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Royal Palms 1403 Living area with Gulf views
Royal Palms 1403 Balcony with Gulf views
Royal Palms 1403 Living into dining area
Royal Palms 1403 Living area
Royal Palms 1403 Dining area with Gulf views

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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

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

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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. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Map
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 Penthouse with wraparound balcony~Bender Vacation Rentals have a pool?

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

Is Penthouse with wraparound balcony~Bender Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Penthouse with wraparound balcony~Bender Vacation Rentals?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Penthouse with wraparound balcony~Bender Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Penthouse with wraparound balcony~Bender Vacation Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Penthouse with wraparound balcony~Bender Vacation Rentals 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

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 101 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Sisters getaway.

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: Royal Palms is a great place to stay on the Gulf. You're beachfront and street noise is non existent. Has an indoor pool and elevators. The unit was clean and a well stocked kitchen. Each bedroom has it's own bath plus a half bath. Very pleasant!
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10/10 Excellent

Deena W.

2024 Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: We love coming to Golf Shores for our family vacation this is like the 13th year That we have stayed at the Royal Palms. We Rent the same unit year after year. We love this area dearly. But the overall cleaning is a lot to be desired. I'm really not one to complain, But I think the property manager and owner should know the findings, When you pay well over $4000 to rent for one week you do expect it to be clean! (not having to do the cleaning job the first hour upon your arrival so you can enjoy your vacation.) We understand that this is a busy time but to walk in and find sand still on the floors And the tiled area had not been mopped and the laundry room floor was so dirty And Sticky. And did not appear that the sweeper had been run in the bedrooms. The knife set that was kept on the counter was greasy and dirty and every knife had to be rewashed. We love the condo unit that we rent year after year, but over the last couple of years, The cleaning has gotten worse. I do have pictures of the floor from where I had cleaned.
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10/10 Excellent

HEATHER T.

BEST 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: GREAT FAMILY SPACE AND THE VIEW WAS PERFECT...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy H.

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

Vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

robert e.

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

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
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8/10 Good

Bobbie H.

Great place to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were very happy with our condo, it was very clean, nicely furnished and beautiful views from the balconies. We were there for my daughters beach wedding and her condo down the hall was definitely not what I had hoped for their wedding trip...the balcony furniture was broken, dirty and moldy. The inside furniture in desperate need of updating and just a very weird layout with a wall of full length in the narrow hallway. She was quite disappointed especially when she saw that ours was so much nicer.
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

Outstanding vacation

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: Peaceful, restful, and enjoyable vacation. Recharged our minds and soul...ready to get back to life! Cant wait until we visit again!

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely condo

This condo has it all - very well furnished with incredible views from the wrap-around balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Shelia C.

Royal Palms PH 1403

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: I have rented this condo several times a year for the past 10 years and I still love it. The wrap around deck is awesome. I look forward to the next 10 years!
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10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

gulf shores

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: enjoyable, pleasant, relaxing, beautiful sunrises
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6/10 Okay

Susan M., Temple, TX

Nice condo

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: We made a last-minute decision to go to Gulf Shores because our daughter and family were going. The penthouse was the only unit available. It is a very nice unit but much too big for the two of us. It is also quite pricey. The view of the beach from the wraparound balcony was lovely. We normally vacation off-season at our favorite condo on Padre Island, Texas. We did not enjoy the in-season crowds at Gulf Shores with the bumper to bumper traffic, crowded restaurants and would not do it again. We thought it unusual that the facility, especially considering the price of the units, required guests to provide their own toiletries, toilet paper, dish detergent, and we did not realize that we were required to also bring our own trash bags. Our condo on Padre supplies all of these plus "refills," as well as clean towels whenever needed. They also pick up our garbage when placed outside of our door and leave replacement trash bags. It was convenient to have a washer and dryer in the unit. We were surprised, however, that we were required to wash, dry and put up dishes and utensils before we left. It was obvious that previous guests had perhaps put up dishes which had not been adequately washed. Management should be responsible for insuring that dishes and utensils are sanitary and not leave it up to guests. We washed the dishes before we used them in addition to after use. The staff at the Bender office was extremely friendly and helpful. We were greeted at the condo by a very nice gentleman, Mike, who helped us bring in our luggage and supplies. Overall, the experience was pleasant, but we think we will continue to vacation off-season at our perfectly nice but much more reasonably priced condo on Padre.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Deena W.

Family very pleased

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: This was our 11th year with Bender realty staying at Royal palms resort in Gulf Shores. This was our 8th year in unit 1403 we absolutely love this condo it has the best view of the beach and the ocean by far. The condo was very clean up on our arrival we had no issues with anything in the condo during our stay. We absolutely love the staff at Bender reality they go beyond to help you make your vacation stay very enjoyable We absolutely love the staff at Bender reality they go beyond to help you make your vacation stay very enjoyable. We cannot wait to go back next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Great Balcony!

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 balcony makes the rental! The rental itself is fine, it's not fancy, but clean and has everything you need.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H., Marion

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Brian B., Peru, Indiana

A week away from the cold!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 views from this Penthouse Condo. Condo is very nicely decorated with plenty of room for 2 couples.The Balcony is as big as some condos.
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8/10 Good

Lynn B.

Relaxing and comfortable stay in Gulf Shores

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: The condo is very nice, clean, and comfortable. 2 King bedrooms make it very spacious compared to most condos. The wrap around patio makes for some amazing views. Enjoyed our time there. Being next to the State Park is an added value as you can see forever.

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

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

The view!

Best rental we’ve had by far. Thank you for sharing with our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Penthouse 1403 November 2022

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: This has been our 3rd stay at Royal Palms 1403 for a month.The Penthouse was very clean, spacious, and the wraparound balcony provided beautiful patio furniture to enjoy the view of the beach.Good customer service was provided when the ice maker didn’t work, a serviceman replaced ice maker/ door seal in a timely matter.I would highly recommend this Penthouse to anyone.We have stayed at many other properties tru Bender Realty at Gulf Shores and this by far has the most Awesome view , spacious living area, and the paintings by the owner we loved.The only recommendation would be to replace the couch eventually.We hope the owner continues to offer us snowbirds winter monthly rates.Thank you to the owner and Bender Reality for letting us enjoy a beach condo that felt like home to us.A retired Vietnam veteran and wife.

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

Pack Your Bags You're gonna love this condo

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: It's so close to prefect ............. NOTE TO THE OWNER ...........The Couch needs replacing and mattresses
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Wonderful 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: We have rented this unit for the last three years and it is our favorite spot. The condo is spacious and very clean but the patio area is truely fantastic. There was new furniture on the patio this year that was very comfortable. We enjoyed sitting out there, catching up and enjoying the view.

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