Crow's Nest II

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Sleeps 8 Gulf Shores

Crow’s Nest II

Welcome to Crow’s Nest II, an adorable beach cottage directly on the beautiful shores of the Gulf of Mexico! With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and sleeping accommodations for up to 8, Crow’s Nest II is the perfect beachfront rental in Gulf Shores, AL for your next family vacation. Take in the soothing sounds of the waves and the unobstructed view of the beach from the newly renovated, spacious covered deck. Enjoy your next Gulf Shores getaway at Crow’s Nest II!

About Crow’s Nest II

Located in the heart of Gulf Shores’ popular west beach area, Crow’s Nest II is the perfect place to land for a relaxing beach vacation. There is no better way to enjoy time at the beach, than with unobstructed views and a path from the expansive sun deck straight down to the water. A five-minute drive away from Gulf Shores’ world-class dining and attractions, Crow’s Nest II is the perfect spot for adults and kids alike. After enjoying a day in the sun, rinse off in the open-air outdoor shower or enjoy a picnic in the shaded area under the house. Then, wind down by enjoying a movie in the home’s spacious living area. 

Inside, the views from the living area are unbeatable! The living area is bright and sunny and boasts incredible views of the gulf from every window! With plenty of seating, guests can get comfortable and enjoy a movie in the evenings. The dining area offers plenty of seating and the same gorgeous view. The open kitchen allows for easy conversation while preparing a meal. Cooking equipment, small appliances, and dinnerware are provided for convenience.

Crow’s Nest II offers sleeping accommodations for up to 8 guests in 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen-sized bed, a TV, and an attached bathroom with a walk-in shower. Bedroom 2 offers 2 twin beds and shares a hall bath with a tub/shower combo with bedroom 3. Bedroom 3 features 2 sets of twin-sized bunk beds to sleep 4 guests.

With its perfect Gulf Shores location, unbeatable views, and ample room for the family, Crow’s Nest II is the perfect spot for an unforgettable beach vacation!

About Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores is well known for its sugary-white sand beaches with sparkling blue water, its world-class fishing, and its exceptional dining and entertainment.  Gulf Shores presents a great family environment with something to do for everyone! Whether you prefer taking a bike ride at The Gulf State Park, watching some live music at The Hangout, or having a Go-Kart race at The Track, you are sure to enjoy all of the great things that Gulf Shores has to offer!

Rental Age Policy
We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes.  However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25.  We have no exception to this policy.

Miscellaneous

  • Washer
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Bed & Bath Linens Provided
  • Starter Pack of supplies provided
  • Air Conditioning and Heating
  • Non Smoking
  • Dryer
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Smoke detectors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Private Entrance
  • Towels
  • Air Conditioning
  • Living Room
  • Family Friendly Home
  • Disinfectant Used
  • Central Heat
  • Free Parking
  • Shampoo
  • Body Wash
  • Conditioner
  • Bed Linens
  • Central Heat

Kitchen

  • Cookware and Dinnerware Provided
  • Oven
  • Kitchen
  • Dishes and Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Pots & Pans
  • Keurig / Pod Coffee Maker
  • Drip Coffee Maker
  • Crock Pot / Slow Cooker
  • Kitchen Island

Tech

  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Cable TV

Community Amenities

  • Shopping

Activities

  • Attractions - Bay
  • Spa
  • Marina
  • Water park
  • Zoo
  • Antique Shopping
  • Bird Watching
  • Water Sports
  • Bike Rentals
  • Mini Golf
  • Golf
  • Sailing
  • Outlet Shopping

Outdoor

  • Covered Parking
  • Beach Toys/Equipment
  • Deck / Balcony
  • Charcoal Grill
  • Outdoor Shower - Enclosed
  • Beach View
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor eating area
  • Waterfront
  • Water View
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Beach Access
  • Oceanfront
LEAVE A REVIEW
May 23, 2025 - Google

by Rachel Belveal

Harris Rentals have been so easy to work with and very diligent in communication. Crows Nest II was perfect for our family beach trip!

February 16, 2025 - VRBO

by Dena Barnett

This is the second year we have stayed at Crows Nest II and we absolutely love it. It has everything you need to have the best vacation. It is always super clean and feels like home as soon as you walk in. The location is great and you are literal steps from the beach. We can’t wait for next year!

February 15, 2025 - Google

by Dena Barnett

Crows Nest II was absolutely perfect. This is the second year we stayed here and absolutely will stay here again. As soon as you walk in it feels like a home. ❤️ Everything was clean as can be and the mattresses was amazing! This is the perfect place for our family to stay!

February 8, 2025 - VRBO

by Phil Mohler

Location, wonderful beachfront location, quiet. . Coffee filters would’ve been nice. Knees cutting board cutting board to protect countertops.

August 30, 2024 - VRBO

by Kailey Boren

We had a blast. It was so nice. Right on the beach, and close to everything!

July 9, 2024 - VRBO

by Taylor Miller

This was our first time ever staying in a house rather than a hotel on the beach. The set up was perfect! There was a lifeguard right next out front which gave extra peace of mind since we had little ones. The A/C wasn’t working quite right upon our arrival and they had someone out there the same evening. We would definitely stay here again!

June 27, 2024 - Guestbook

by Janice Pointer

Place was wonderful right on the beach. We stayed at Crows Nest II. We definitely would recommend it to anyone.

March 29, 2024 - Website

by Susan Harmann

Everything was very lovely.

March 14, 2024 - VRBO

by Michelle Willis

The beach house is so cute with the sand at your door!! Covered porch is great!

February 19, 2024 - Google

by Dena Barnett

Crows Nest 2 was the perfect house for a week on the beach! Everything was perfect . The house is super clean and everything worked just as it should. The front deck is amazing, we was out there for breakfast and lunch almost everyday. If I had one tiny criticism…it would be the twin mattresses. They are pretty uncomfortable, but nothing that would keep me front renting this house again. Thank you again for an amazing week!

August 12, 2023 - VRBO

by Caney R

Our family stayed at this beach house for a week! We did not want to leave. The beach is literally right out the back door! One of our best vacations yet!!!

August 12, 2023 - VRBO

by Caney R

Our family stayed at this beach house for a week! We did not want to leave. The beach is literally right out the back door! One of our best vacations yet!!!

May 29, 2023 - Google

by Shawn C

Thank you Harris Vacation Rentals for a great beach house vacation! We enjoyed our stay and the million dollar views!

May 27, 2023 - VRBO

by Matthew J

Right on the beach with a shower for washing off all the sand. Definitely worth the expense though it is pricey, but thats normal for a vacation destination. Everything in the house worked great, except for a minor hiccup with one of the stove burners, which I informed the property owner of.

March 13, 2023 - Website

by Jessica M

Our family of 5 had a wonderful beach vacation at this house! The porch was a beautiful spot to hang out and enjoy the ocean. Such beautiful views. Steps to the beach. Perfect for families! We hope to be back soon!

February 17, 2023 - Website

by Jennifer Williams

Beautiful beach home. Clean, comfy, and convenient to area shopping and restaurants. Would definitely stay again!

October 25, 2022 - Website

by Mattea
Perfect place to stay right on the beach simple and easy
October 11, 2022 - Website

by Laura
With Covid settled down, we thought we would take our kids for their first beach vacation. The Crow's Nest was the perfect location. Right on the beach, spacious, and far enough off the main strip, but a very easy drive to restaurants, state parks, and attractions. Sunrises drinking coffee on the porch and sunsets eating dinner were the perfect way to unwind. The house was clean, well stocked, and the property management company was very communicative. We will definitely be back!
September 22, 2022 - Website

by June
I stayed here with 6 of my friends. The house was a great size for us all. Very clean and has a beautiful view. We also loved having the beach just right outside our door. We would definitely stay here again.
September 22, 2022 - Website

by Santana
We enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and just as in the pictures. The ocean view from the porch was nice and relaxing. Overall we had a great experience booking this home.
September 21, 2022 - Website

by Mary Beth
The property was great and had everything we needed. The walk to the beach was our favorite part. We also enjoyed that we were on the less crowded end as far as traffic goes. Communication with the property management team was excellent. Highly recommend staying here!
September 16, 2022 - Website

by Heather
This beach house is in a great location with wonderful views of the ocean. We found the property to be needing maintenance, however after reporting the same, there was quick response and commit to fix. We would come again to this wonderful spot.
September 16, 2022 - Website

by Candice
This house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Loved being close to everything without being surrounded by stores and restaurants. The beach is clean and beautiful!
August 26, 2022 - Website

by Heather
We had a great stay on our vacation! The house was in just the right spot for us. Not too close to the hustle and bustle of town but not too far away either. We enjoyed the quiet of the ocean and saw lots of dolphins. The house was clean and was perfect for our family.
August 16, 2022 - Website

by Stewart
Great property just big enough for us and our family. Love the location and the vibe of the house. Would recommend to anyone.
August 8, 2022 - Website

by Christina
Wonderful Beach House to spend some quality time with family! Perfect set up with steps to the beach…
August 8, 2022 - Website

by Shafanie
We had a Great Stay!!!
June 1, 2022 - Website

by Michael
Great location! We brought our boat and had great bay/dock access! Crows nest was awesome!
March 10, 2022 - Website

by Marylynne
This little blue cottage was perfect for myself and three friends. The covered deck was the best. We were able to watch the dolphins and black whales from the comfort of this COVERED deck. The two main bedrooms were comfortable for us. The bunk room is definitely for children and not comfortable for adults. So it really is two bedrooms. The cottage was very very clean and the living area big enough to spread out and still be comfortable. We all wished we had an umbrella and beach chairs, a must for enjoying the beach. Our arrival was met with not being able to use the code given me to open the door. It was very late and cold while we waited almost 2 hours to be given a correct code to open the door. Other than that, this was a perfect house for us
January 5, 2022 - Website

by Celeste
This beach house was extremely clean and well taken care of. It had all appliances needed for your stay and the owner was very easy to get in touch with! I highly recommend this beach house!
October 4, 2021 - Website

by Brian
We had a great stay at the Crows Nest and had excellent communication with Harris Properties throughout our stay. The place was in a great (and quiet) location and an easy walk to the beach. I speak for my whole group saying we could have stayed on that patio one more day! Thanks again for the hospitality. I highly recommend it.
September 13, 2021 - Website

by Kimberly
Loved everything about the house, the picture showed a yellow house and it was blue that is the only difference in the listing. We had beautiful weather, view and it was great being so close to the beach. It really does have everything you need except food. was pleasantly surprised to see they had boogie boards, the kids enjoyed that.
August 18, 2021 - Website

Perfect vacation spot

by Jeanette
This property was in a perfect location. It has direct beach access, close to restaurants and contained everything we needed!
August 11, 2021 - Website

Perfect place for a family vacation

by Diana
Very convenient location by the beach! House was cozy and comfortable. Well equipped and with a nice front porch deck to watch the sunsets!
July 26, 2021 - Website

by Diana
House well equipped, very convenient location right by the beach! Perfect for families! Bedrooms were cozy and beds comfortable. Has a deck with sitting area to watch sunsets and sunrises!
June 29, 2021 - Website

Great Location!

by Brian
Great home in a great location! Loved sitting outside on the deck in the mornings and evenings! Plenty of room for all of us, everything we needed was provided for, just needed to add groceries! Would recommend this property to any family looking for a place to stay in Gulf Shores!
June 15, 2021 - Website

Good Stuff

by Brandon
Perfect house for our family right on the beach!
May 31, 2021 - Website

Location

by Kam
The property itself was awesome! Couldn't ask for better location. It's own private path to the beach, or access right next to it. Minutes from everything. Property was exactly as listed on the listing. Very clean. Only issue was a couple of the vents in ceiling needed to be repaired. They still worked, but one was being help up by duct tape. Overall excellent value for price point!
May 31, 2021 - Website

Great Beach Property

by Aaron
Property and Beach were awesome!
December 9, 2020 - Website

Wedding

by Randall
We attended a beach wedding for our granddaughter. We loved visisiting the area for the 1st time. We will surely come back , beautiful house to stay in.
December 9, 2020 - Website

by Katherine
We worried about the hurricane Marco and Laura, but were pleasantly surprised we weren't effected by them. Our favorite moment was enjoying our son and daughter-in-law and two year old grandson who live in Arkansas. We made a lot of great memories!
December 9, 2020 - Website

by Katelyn
The weather was gorgeous, a little rain everyday but only for a little bit and we made the best of it by playing board games. We made a bunch of tik tok videos with the employees at the hangout.
December 9, 2020 - Website

by Rachel
We relaxed decompressed, had adult beverages, laughed, cried, and created memories! The neighbor gave us some fresh frozen fish to take home! Thank you!
December 9, 2020 - Website

Track Training

by Don
We came to train for track and field for our college! We did yoga, walked on the beach, track practice jumped the waves, ice bathed in the ocean, collected shells, watched the sun rise and set and drank lots of coffee!
December 9, 2020 - Website

The Sinnett Family

by Joshua
Our family travels down every year from Chicago to visit family. We stayed at Crows Nest and swam, boogie boarded, went parasailing, took family pictures, celebrated Sam's birthday, saw a blood moon, took walks on the beach at night, ate a lot of popsicles, laughed a lot, and made the best memories!
December 9, 2020 - Website

Socially Distancing

by Angela
We drove from Tennessee to socially distance from Covid. Our favorite restaureants were The Hangout, Tacky Jacks, and The Yard for icecream! We had a wonderful family time and seeing Dolphins everyday also the nightly walks on the beach were relaxing. Flying kites was cool!
September 28, 2020 - Website

by Grant
This property is all that it looks and then some. You are right on the beach in a perfect location. If you are a beach person, there's no where else you want to be.
July 6, 2020 - Website

by Michael
Everything was functional, check in was easy, and I appreciate your letting us park prior to checkin. Thanks!
June 29, 2020 - Website

Beachfront

by Crystal
Perfect location! Extra ice maker was very nice!
June 25, 2020 - Website

by Susan
5 stars!
June 22, 2020 - Website

by Susan
Great location. Loved the direct access to the beach and relaxing on the front porch, with the amazing view! We enjoyed our family time at the beautiful beach of Gulf Shores!
May 21, 2020 - Website

Awesome place, even better location!

by Julie
Great house on the beach! Perfect for our trip, easy process! Everything was just as advertised. Will come back and stay in this house again!
January 8, 2020 - Website

Crows Nest II

by Carol
Our family really enjoyed this property. It was great because the kids could have their own room. It was exactly as described and in photos. The home was clean. The kitchen had what we needed in addition to what we brought to bake Christmas cookies. The older dvd player did not work with the newer tv (hubby says they weren't compatible) . We knew going in it was to be cold and rainy, but it stopped raining enough to have several walks on the beach. We enjoyed being able to enjoy the deck and walk right out onto the beach. We'd love to come back again soon!!
November 27, 2019 - Website

Breathtaking view of beach

by Rebecca
House was clean and very comfortable. We really enjoyed our short getaway
October 26, 2019 - Website

Perfect getaway!

by Randall
We had a great weekend at the Crows Nest! The house sits in a perfect area, not crowed and private. The house was super cute and comfortable. Our family looks forward to the next trip back!
October 25, 2019 - Website

Perfect Getaway!

by Randall
We had a great weekend at the Crows Nest! The house sits in a perfect area, not crowed and private. The house was super cute and comfortable. Our family looks forward to the next trip back!
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Master Bedroom: Queen (1)
Bedroom 2: Twin (2)
Bedroom 3: Twin Bunk Bed (1)

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