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Penthouse with wraparound balcony~Bender Vacation Rentals

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On the beach
Indoor pool, a heated pool
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Gulf Shores, Alabama
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this condo in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Gulf State Park and 4 minutes by foot from Gulf Shores Beach. .This beach condo is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Orange Beach Beaches and 10 mi (16 km) from Perdido Key Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Waterville USA - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Penthouse with wraparound balcony~Bender Vacation Rentals

Royal Palms Penthouse 1403 is located at 561 East Beach Boulevard in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Your vacation dreams have come true with this incredible penthouse find! This stunning 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom unit is sure to take your breath away. Each bedroom has a comfortable king size bed. One of the master suites even has its own wet bar and mini fridge (it’s 5 o’clock somewhere!). This unit has an incredibly unique 1000 sq ft wrap-around balcony with access from the living room, dining room, and each bedroom. You will feel like royalty spending time soaring high about the beaches soaking in all the sights and sounds of the Gulf of Mexico! The tall 9 ft ceilings, fully equipped kitchen and washer and dryer will make you feel right at home while you vacation. As if all of this wasn’t enough, there are 3 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 is a new BBQ grilling area. The building has 2 elevators for ease of access throughout the building.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1: 1 King bed, TV, DVD, Private Bathroom
Bedroom 2: 1 King bed, TV, DVD, Private Bathroom
A sofa bed is located in the living room.


*Parking is limited to 2 cars; $150 Music Fest VP
*Please, NO Smoking
*Must be 25 to rent
*No monthly rentals
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a water park, an indoor pool, and a hot tub.
Limited parking is available onsite.

Property manager

Bender Realty & Property Management, Inc.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge (mini)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness centre
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Penthouse with wraparound balcony~Bender Vacation Rentals Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best view in Gulf Shores
We have stayed in several units at Royal Palms (all of which have been wonderful) but this unit was the best of all! Everything is just as described and pictured, and the views of the beach from the beach facing balcony to the side wrap around were the greatest. The unit itself was spacious and well organized. We felt right at home the minute we walked down the long hallway to the living room. Absolutely wonderful!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy H., Longview

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Couldn’t have been any easier , beach , or pool
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert e.

Best view in Gulf Shores!
This is the best condo in the Royal Palms. The balcony is incredible and has comfy furniture. The view is amazing! This condo is the best place to watch the sunrise and moonrise over the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

Great location, needs some updating
Location was great, about a 10 minute walk to shopping/restaurants. Property management company was easy to communicate with and responsive. Offered “discounted” rates to extend our stay. The Royal Palms had amenities like a heated indoor pool/hot tub which were great for the colder days. If you are planning to use the gym- be advised there is only 1 treadmill and 1 bike. No weight equipment. The outdoor pool does not get much sun, it was shaded most of the day and not heated. The condo itself- very spacious. Plenty of room for our family of five and had great views. The balcony could not be beat! Kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans/plates etc. Definitely plan to bring your spices as the pantry only has salt and pepper. Unfortunately there were a few things in need of updating. Not necessarily deal breakers but a condo with this price point should come with some standard amenities. For instance, the linens were awful. From bedsheets to towels…all were worn and scratchy. Bedroom carpets were dirty. Our feet were black as soon as we walked on them, even right after a shower. Likely this is just from years of wear and folks tracking in sand, I get it, but pack your slippers! Bedroom tvs had cable only, not a deal breaker, but smart tvs would have been nice. The 2nd bedroom didn’t have blackout curtains which was tough on our teen for 7am sunrises. There wasn’t a broom, we had to borrow one from a friend we traveled with. Overall a good stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a fabulous time! The weather wasn’t the best but there’s so much to see and do down here, that we stayed busy every day. So many restaurants to chose from and within walking distance. Having the indoor heated pool was an added plus for our grandkids. The condo was very clean, comfortable, and the million dollar views from the balcony can’t be beat!! We will for sure be back!!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely condo
This condo has it all - very well furnished with incredible views from the wrap-around balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best vacation
My family and I had the best time! The property was so beautiful. We will definitely be coming back! Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H., Marion

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Property
This Penthouse condo unit at the Royal Palms is top notch. Everything is exactly as described and the property management company was great and easy to work with. There isn't a better view from any where else in Gulf Shores. So happy to have stayed here and will book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view!
Best rental we’ve had by far. Thank you for sharing with our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best view in Gulf Shores
We loved Royal Palms 1403! The living room, dining room, and kitchen area was bigger than other units we have stayed in. Both bedrooms were large with plenty of room as well. The balcony was our favorite part. The views are wonderful and the furniture was very comfortable. We plan to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent staff and beautiful views
The property management team was extremely helpful and always answered my calls. The views from the condo are just amazing. Spent most of our time on the balcony but the condo itself is very pretty and clean. Will be coming back for another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth M., Athens, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week
Loved this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gulf Shores 2021
Our family hadn’t been anywhere since before the covid mess. We needed a vacation bad. Royal Palms was perfect. We took our 3 yo grandson along. The indoor and outdoor pools were perfect for him. The beach access was the best. Our view from the wraparound balcony was beautiful. Thank you for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Erica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, balcony desperately needs furniture
The selling point of this condo over others in the building was the enormous balcony. We had fantastic views. However, the available furniture was either broken or unusable, with the exception of two Adirondack chairs. The owners need to take advantage of the balcony because it's really the only advantage to this unit. Location was great. We had a quiet beach right next to the state park, so it was not crowded at any time during our stay. We didn't care about being able to walk to other locations in GS.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay and beautiful view!
Everything was easy. Perfect place. Elevator was quick. Bender very helpful and friendly. Thank you! We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We’ve been staying in this building for the last 6years. We love the location. Being next to the state park gives everyone space to spread out so the beach doesn’t seem as crowded. This is the best condo we have stayed in in the building. It was so clean and had everything we could need. We will definately be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
We had an excellent time. Amazing views and beautiful condo!! I will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Denise G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice unit
Very clean and comfortable unit with nice furnishings. Great view of the beach. Easy but redundant check in process. Over all good experience.

10/10 Excellent

Ann D., new york

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach paradise
Absolutely amazing on all aspects. Location was a 10 plus - the wrap around terraces made the view of the white sands and national park incredible. The furnishings were all new and spotless. Extremely happy with our stay and all the details of the unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Good location with wonderful views from the balconies. Will certainly consider booking this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Michael E.

Royal Palms 1403
Beautiful views in great location. Awesome wrap-around balcony. Nicely updated condo with plenty of room. Kitchen needs to be updated to match rest of the condo. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019