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Amazing views from wraparound balcony

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Balcony
Balcony View West
Balcony View Northwest
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, Alabama
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Other Space 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Amazing views from wraparound balcony

Royal Palms Penthouse 1407 is located at 561 East Beach Boulevard in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama.

This incredible corner penthouse unit is sure to sweep you off your feet! With a huge wrap around balcony and wide spanning views this one bedroom, two bathroom has everything you need to make your next beach vacation a smash hit. There is a king size bed in the master suite, hallway bunk bed (for children only please!) and a sleeper sofa in the living room making this unit able to accommodate up to 6 people comfortably. There is a washer and dryer in unit for your convenience. With a fully equipped kitchen, eating meals in is a breeze! This unit has 2 flat screen TVs, a DVD player and WiFi to keep you connected and entertained throughout your stay.

Royal Palms is a beautiful property with lots of excellent amenities. With it’s gulf front location, you will have easy access to the white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores every day! There are both an indoor and an outdoor pool, exercise room, steam room and sauna. This property is located near the 1540 ft. Gulf State Park Fishing Pier and very close proximity to all of the best dining, shopping and recreation that the island has to offer. Please note there are new BBQ grills on site here. The build has 2 elevators for was of access throughout the building.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1: 1 King bed, TV, Private Bathroom
Twin-over-twin bunk bed located at the hallway.
A sofa bed is located in the living room.

*Parking is limited to 2 cars; $150 Music Fest VP
*Please, NO Smoking"

Property manager

Bender Realty & Property Management, Inc.
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Gulf Shores, Alabama

What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Amazing views from wraparound balcony have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Amazing views from wraparound balcony pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Amazing views from wraparound balcony?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Amazing views from wraparound balcony?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing views from wraparound balcony?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing views from wraparound balcony located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Orange Beach Beaches and Gulf State Park Fishing Pier are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 100 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Equality, IL

Cold weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love the service from Bender. I will use them again. Love the Royal Palms
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Fall Staycation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We like to stay different places, but will definitely come back to this one. It was a perfect little place with an incredible view and deck. Bender Realty was very easy to work with and had everything ready when we got there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second stay at Royal Palms

Other than some updating needed with the TV and a couple of cosmetic repairs, the balcony was super nice to have! There was plenty of hot water for all of us. Plenty of bath towels and rags. Good furniture on patio. Wonderful view! Kitchen size was nice. Wouldn’t recommend hallway beds for anyone over 10. We love the location of the building!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great view!

8/10 Good

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The location was perfect! Beach wasn’t super busy. Balcony was AMAZING! Facility was clean.

Easy, convenient, exactly as listed
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Ben P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

It was okay

It was okay. The TVs are way too small. Electric grill does not work. Sand was in bed. You one parking pass and one extra is 55$ which is absolutely ridiculous. It was okay tho overall may stay again. But for the price I feel like I can find something way better
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Birthday celebration

Fantastic time! No better way to turn 50 than at the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Great experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the facility and the cleanliness.

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Up on the roof

Just saw the James Taylor concert in Orange Beach and he played up on the roof. This place reminds me of that song. Beautiful unit needs some more outdoor chairs but other than that it was perfectly clean. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Trisha B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Out-dated

Old and rusty furniture on balcony along with broken beach gear, mold on ceiling air vents, walls. no broom for sand. Leaking faucet in bathroom, neither shower doors work. Very unhappy with this Condo. Only good thing about it is the view and location. Don’t waist your money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

Great place to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was in great shape and was very easily accessible. Everyone was very nice and helpful. Everything needed to have a great vacation was available in the condo. Would highly recommend!
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8/10 Good

John D.

Winter 2024 guys

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: the sofa was replaced & no mattress pad on the bed. The TV is very small & should be replaced. It is located on a stand that blocks the view of the TV...this has to be changed.
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8/10 Good

Beverly C.

Nice rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice condo with large balcony. Mattress was a little too hard,but other than that everything was good.

10/10 Excellent

Teresa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

The condo was tastefully decorated and clean. The kitchen well stocked with plenty of pots, pans and dishes, everything you need to cook a meal. Plenty of beds for six people however the bunk beds in the hallway are a bit short. The balcony was massive with a breathtaking view! Great to have all that room since the condo is small.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Johnna R., Richmond, KY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

This condo was the perfect getaway for a few days. The balcony view is absolutely stunning day and night. You have plenty of space to sit in the shade or sun, as well as plenty of seating. As other reviews say there is an access door to the balcony, but it can be locked from the balcony side to secure the condo. It was nice and clean with plenty of indoor seating and comfy beds. The beach is a very short walk with a nice walkway to use. It was also never crowded at this location as it is the last condo before the state park/pier. 10/10 would go back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall great stay.

Overall the stay was great. A few minor fixes should be addressed. The front lock was broken as well as the patio lock. Also the bunk beds were extremely creeky but otherwise the patio was beautiful and the location of the condo was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
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4/10 Poor

Jason W.

Not so good

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Let’s start with the positive. The view was incredible, the deck was amazing, we love the Building, when we did send an initial complaint, the company was receptive to send out someone to vacuum and treat for pests. At that point, though, we had already cleaned.The bed was terribly uncomfortable. It is almost impossible to lay on it without sinking into the middle. There were lots of places in the condo that were not very clean. I get that when you rent a condo, you need to bring some of your own things, but only having two trash bags kind of stinks. We were expected to sweep the floor but there wasn’t even a dust pan. Just overall very disappointed. Will not use this property mgmt again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Candace D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great balcony, but basic unit

Balcony is wonderful, as is Gulf Shores in general. The unit was pretty basic inside. I think next time if I spend this much money, I'll go for a more updated unit with a normal balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

best vacation ever

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We could not be more happy with the accommodations at Royal Palms. Room was very clean and well organized. All the staff at Bender realty and Royal Palms were very nice and helpfull. The location was my absolute favorite part. Beautiful views and quick easy access to everything we wanted to do. We will definitely be return customers.

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Balcony

The balcony alone would have me renting this property again! It was fabulous. The condo was accurately portrayed in the photos. A great space for a couple or small family. The only downside would be the indoor pool area. It could use some refreshing and the patio furniture in this unit could be updated, with a table to eat on outside and some cushions for the metal lounge chairs. The balcony is huge, and some of the space felt wasted without good furniture to enjoy it. But the view makes up for any minor flaws! I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
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2/10 Terrible

John D.

#1407

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We are dissatisfied with this rental & we're stuck with it this year but would not rent again.
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6/10 Okay

John D.

1407

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We are staying 3 months in this unit from Dec 1st to March 1st. The unit was generally clean upon arrival but had some issues. No mattress pad for the 2nd year in a row. No decent fry pan. Couch was old & springs broken. Dining room chairs stained & soiled. TV small & shelf brackets hinder view-3 years in a row with no change. Couch was replaced by owner. New fry pan, pizza pan & roasting pan replaced. Matress pad provided.
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6/10 Okay

Donald H.

1407

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: View was wonderful.There were concerns with waterbugs(roaches.) It was a reoccuring issue obvious by the previous squished one left behind the plexy glass on front of bar.The cabinet drawers in kitchen are all black and yucky.The bed was comfy and the air worked well. Over all the pictures and description did not depict how small if space the unit truely is.
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6/10 Okay

Andrea T.

First trip to Gulf Shores

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The check-in and check-out process was easy. The air conditioner was not working when we arrived. We called the after hours emergency number for Bender and they were quick to send someone out to evaluate the situation and had it fixed by later that evening. The condo is in a great location, right next to the Gulf State Park, which is a less crowded part of the beach. The view from the deck is fantastic (the deck is large), but unfortunately for us, halfway through our stay they began construction and crammed all of the furniture into one corner, placing large construction equipment and limiting our use of the deck to a very small area right in front of sliding doors. Overall, the condo was small for the price paid and in need of some TLC. In the bedroom, part of the ceiling is hanging, and the carpeting in the bedroom is dirty and needs to be either professionally cleaned or removed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Jessika G.

Penthouse 1407

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location & views from the balcony made the whole trip worth it. We loved being so close to the pier, & the beach by the condo was not very busy. However, the room was a bit of a let down. There are many little things that could be done to greatly improve this room. When we arrived, we noticed the trash can was broken (step-on to open didn’t work). We tried to use the oven, but there was a strong burning smell when we turned it on. More attention should’ve been paid to the cleaning of the room. There were half eaten Oreos in one of the kitchen drawers & the fridge shelves were sticky. Every time we used the master bathroom shower, black chunks fell out of the door track. Also, there was mold around & on the air vents in both bathrooms. The fan in the hall bathroom made strange noises when turned on, & sometimes didn’t come on at all. The AC unit filter needs replacement as well. There are a lot of chairs in the living room area, & it felt cluttered. The TV in the living area is very small, but on a huge shelf that blocks the dining table from being used. The balcony door doesn’t lock, you have to push a bench in front of it to prevent it from being opened. The balcony space is huge, & the view from it is great! However, the chair cushions could use an upgrade or at least the ripped up old ones could be thrown out. We went down to the pool area a few times, & the pools/hot tub were very nice. It’s great that there’s a storage room you can borrow chairs & floats from! We did have to use the stairs a couple times, & the stairs are not clearly marked on the first floor. We didn’t spend a lot of time in the room & rates per night were lower since it was October when we stayed here, so it wasn’t a complete disappointment. The bed and couch were comfy, which was a plus especially after a busy day out! However, we probably wouldn’t stay here again - especially not for a higher rate in the busy season.

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