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Amazing views from wraparound balcony

Beachfront condo near Gulf Shores Beach

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park Fishing Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

On the beach.With a stay at this Gulf Shores condo, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Villaggio Grille - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

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. There are BBQ grills on site for cooking out with the family. The building has 2 elevators for ease 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.

Additional Information:
* 14th Floor
* Walk-in Shower
* Beach Service - Perdido Beach Service
* UPDATED SMOKING POLICY: Smoking only permitted in BBQ area
* No Pets Allowed
* Monthly Reservations Accepted Nov 1st- Mar 1st (Contact Staff Directly For Pricing)
* Parking For A Maximum Of Two Vehicles
***Each reservation includes 1 vehicle registration $70 plus tax. The Additional Vehicle pass is $70 plus tax. $150 Music Fest VP

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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 (host has indicated 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Amazing Views ~ Family Fun ~ Convenient ~ Huge Balcony Condo
Amazing Views Family Fun Convenient Huge Balcony Condo
Amazing Views Family Fun Convenient Huge Balcony Gulf Shores
Amazing Views Family Fun Convenient Huge Balcony
Amazing Views Family Fun Convenient Huge Balcony Condo
Amazing Views Family Fun Convenient Huge Balcony Gulf Shores
Amazing Views Family Fun Convenient Huge Balcony
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Condo Amazing Views ~ Family Fun ~ Convenient ~ Huge Balcony

Frequently asked questions

How close is Amazing views from wraparound balcony to the airport?

This condo is 4 mi (7-min drive) away from the Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Amazing views from wraparound balcony?

As of Aug 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Amazing views from wraparound balcony on Aug 31, 2026 start from $489, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Amazing views from wraparound balcony have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Amazing views from wraparound balcony to the beach?

This condo is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Amazing views from wraparound balcony offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Amazing views from wraparound balcony?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

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

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Amazing views from wraparound balcony?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Amazing views from wraparound balcony have a pool?

This condo features an indoor pool.

Does Amazing views from wraparound balcony have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Amazing views from wraparound balcony to downtown Gulf Shores?

This condo is 0.9 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Amazing views from wraparound balcony Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 100 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The view was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

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
From a partner site

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!
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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!
Verified review

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
From a partner site

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.
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
From a partner site

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnna R.

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
From a partner site

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.
Verified review

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
From a partner site

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.
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The balcony sells the place hands down. I really really enjoyed this balcony. The condo is a bit dated with a few upgrades would be so much better. The bed pillows are flat as a flitter. The bedroom bathroom needs a drain cover, those of us wearing contacts get nervous there. The coffee maker should be at least a keurig/pot combo. I was the only one drinking 1 cup of coffee a day so a keurig would have been great. Instructions on using the bedroom tv/remote. The living room remote is missing the battery cover. No storage at all for food purchased for the kitchen, no where to put things unless in refrigerator. The bedroom needs a curtain, the outside light is brighter than daylight itself. The worst was mildew in the shower tracks, hard to care for I know but it was rather gross. Building needs to be mindful of those who do smoke on the balcony as it tends to ruin the quality of the air for those of us who don't.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Melissa K.

The view is wonderful but the condo is not.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: The view was fantastic and the deck was great except that the outside door was unlocked and we didn't know until the following day that is was. Not good! Everyone from the other condos could've come and used our deck and anyone could've come in because the sliding glass door to the deck does not lock! The condo was old, furniture old and ratty, overall cleanliness was poor. Food and dirt under the furniture and on the box spring of the bed. The comforter was old and ragged. The window to the master bedroom was unlocked and we didn't notice it until the day before we left. Not good for safety issues. Couldn't use the shower in the master due to water pouring out of the cabinet above the toilet. We had to use the spare bathroom for showers. Even though it's a penthouse, we will not rent this one again. Very dissatisfied with our stay here.
Verified review

8/10 Good

amber h.

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

Needs work, but all about the balcony.

The location of the building is fantastic, right next to the state land, so the beach isn't overcrowded. Also, the balcony is unbelievable! It's such a shame there isn't better furniture to use on it. All the patio furniture is old and moldy on the seats. We had to use our beach towels to sit on. Mostly used the wire chairs, which were uncomfortable, but at least didn't have moldy cushions. It was also not disclosed to us that there is high-rise construction going on adjacent to the patio. It didn't ruin the outside for us, but it was very noisy from early morning until about 4-5pm every day. Inside was mostly clean, but extremely dated throughout. Floor had no signs of sand, including the carpet, which is nice, however, there were spots around the couch where the floor wasn't clean, and the sofa smelled very musty. Bathroom air conditioner vent in the ceiling was moldy and concerning. The windows are so nice to have additional views of the ocean. Showers were clean, and had good water pressure. Great location of trash chute, right outside of entry. Didn't get to use the indoor or outdoor pool, always loaded with people. Very convenient access to beach directly, and handy shower area next to walkway. The view is so fantastic in this unit, it is a shame to not update the unit and make it really feel like a treat! Probably won't stay in this unit again, even for the view, because of the furnishings. But would definitely stay in the building again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

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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