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Penthouse with wraparound balcony~Bender Vacation Rentals

Seafront with water park, near Gulf State Park

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On the beach
Terrace/patio
Dining
Property grounds
Indoor pool, a heated pool
Perched above the Gulf of Mexico in beautiful Gulf Shores, Royal Palms Penthouse 1403 offers an unparalleled retreat. Unwind on the expansive 1000 sq ft wrap-around balcony with access from every room or enjoy a refreshing dip in one of two pools. With an exercise room, steam room and sauna at your disposal, you'll feel pampered throughout your stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$1,049
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

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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.

Additional Information:
* 14th Floor
* Walk-in shower
* Beach Service - Perdido Beach Service
* No Pets Allowed
* Smoking is permitted only in the BBQ area.
* Monthly Reservations Not Accepted
* Parking For Two Vehicles Maximum
***Each reservation includes 1 vehicle registration $65 plus tax. The Additional Vehicle pass is $65 plus tax. $150 Music Fest VP

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 transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 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

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

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About the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

How much does it cost to stay at Penthouse with wraparound balcony~Bender Vacation Rentals?

As of 24 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Penthouse with wraparound balcony~Bender Vacation Rentals on 8 Dec 2025 start from NZ$1,048.74, 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.

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 Adventure Center at Gulf State Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Penthouse with wraparound balcony~Bender Vacation Rentals Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 105 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

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

Gorgeous place!

We had to rebook a place at the last minute and we were so glad we did!! This condo does not disappoint!! Clean and gorgeous! The king bed rooms are so nice and the beds are really comfy! The wrap around balcony is absolutely amazing with really nice furniture! Thank you for sharing your home with us! We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Wonderful Condo!

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: Best view in Gulf Shores! Love. Love. Love. Everything about the condo. The wrap around huge balcony, the extra large rooms, the private balcony for the master bedroom!

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

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

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

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

Elizabeth B.

Perfectly relaxing

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: A great week at the beach!

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann D., new york

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Shelia C.

Royal Palms 1403

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: My sister and I had a wonderful, relaxing vacation experience.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

Outstanding Views

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Condo is great!! We stayed 7 days and loved every minute of it. The wrap around balcony provides amazing views and is a great place to watch the dolphins.
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10/10 Excellent

Shelia C.

May Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: We had a wonderful time at 1403 Royal Palms. This is our favorite unit. We look forward to our additional next vacation here.
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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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8/10 Good

Frank G.

penthouse vacation 2016

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Everything was good. The only thing is was the leak in the second bedroom. With that being said we enjoyed the stay this was the second time at this property.
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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

8/10 Good

Erica H.

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

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
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2/10 Terrible

Brenda H.

very dissatisfied with management

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were not happy at all with security, parking and security. I ask security guard if we could park in handy cap parking area. Due to wife knee surgeries we need to get as close to levTOR A POSSIBLE. security told me I could park anywhereexcept owners parking and no parking. I parked in handy cap parking I had citation on vechicle the next morning with towing citation possible.I belong to RV,S Pro magazine with 50,000 members and I definitely will not recommend this place. i would like to talk to owners about what a security gates that does not work does for their business. after 15 years stayine at this location; i will never book there again nor will I book with Bender. Bender No help at all.
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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

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.
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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.