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Beachfront Retreat • Huge Balcony • Gulf Views

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, offices
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this condo in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Gulf State Park and 5 minutes by foot from Gulf Shores Beach. .This condo is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Orange Beach Beaches and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from The Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Original Oyster House - ‬3 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.

Beachfront Retreat • Huge Balcony • Gulf Views

Summary:

🌊 Enjoy sweeping Gulf views from our 3rd-floor Royal Palms retreat, where dolphins are often spotted right from the balcony. The spacious, covered balcony is perfect for morning coffee, ocean breezes, and relaxed seaside meals. With a private boardwalk to the beach and an easy walk along the sand to Sea-N-Suds and The Hangout, this is a peaceful beachfront stay with everything close by. 🌴



The Space:

Our beachfront condo at Royal Palms sits beside Gulf State Park, offering a quieter stretch of beach with wide-open Gulf views. The space includes 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with a king bedroom featuring direct Gulf views and balcony access, a queen bedroom, and a queen sofa sleeper that also opens to the balcony, sleeping up to 6 guests comfortably. The real standout is the spacious balcony and peaceful setting — designed for slow mornings, uncrowded beach days, and evenings listening to the waves.



Things you will ❤️ about our condo:



🏖 Breathtaking Gulf views from a covered 3rd-floor balcony — no pool directly below, just dunes, sky, and water

🌅 Large, comfortable balcony seating perfect for coffee, dolphin watching, reading, or sunset drinks

🏝 Unobstructed views of the pier and natural dunes, with Royal Palms being the last building next to Gulf State Park

🍽 Outdoor dining table on the balcony for meals with a front-row seat to the Gulf

⛱ Private beach access with boardwalk, showers, and a shaded swing overlooking the water

👣 Ideal Gulf Shores location — about a 5-minute walk on the beach to Sea-N-Suds and an easy stroll to The Hangout and other favorites

🌊 Outdoor Gulf-front pool tucked beside the dunes for a quieter pool experience

🏊‍♀️ Indoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, and fitness room for year-round relaxation

🛏 Comfortable beds and a clean, well-kept space — designed for rest after long beach days

🛗 Convenient 3rd-floor location close to elevators for easy arrival and beach trips

📺 Smart TVs in each room (use your own streaming accounts)

🚀 Reliable high-speed WiFi

🚿 Two full bathrooms (one walk-in shower, one tub/shower combo)

🍳 Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances

☕️ Drip coffee maker to start your mornings right

🔥 Community grills available for easy, casual meals



Guest Access:

🚗 On-site parking in an attached garage at Royal Palms (covered and uncovered parking available)

🎟 One parking pass is included with your stay and will be ready in the condo upon arrival

➕ Additional parking passes available upon request; additional charges apply

🎶 Music Fest / Sand In My Boots: parking pass pricing is higher and additional charges apply

🛒 Luggage carts by the elevators make unloading simple

👣 One of the most walkable spots in Gulf Shores — stroll the beach or sidewalk to favorite restaurants, beach bars, and attractions



The Neighborhood:

📍 Prime East Beach Blvd location in the heart of Gulf Shores

🏖 Peaceful beachfront setting next to Gulf State Park

⛱ Private boardwalk to the beach with showers and a relaxing deck swing

🌊 Gulf-front outdoor pool plus a heated indoor pool

🏊‍♀️ Hot tub, sauna, steam room & fitness room

🔥 Community grills perfect for laid-back beach meals



Getting Around:

📍 One of the most walkable locations in Gulf Shores, putting restaurants, beach bars, and attractions within easy reach — so you can spend less time driving and more time enjoying your vacation.



Walkable favorites include:

👣 5-minute beach walk: Sea-N-Suds, Waffle House, New Orleans Original Snoballs

👣 15–20 minute beach walk: The Hangout, Pink Pony Pub, Shrimp Basket, Mikee’s, De Soto’s, Cricco’s, Papa Rocco’s, Sunliner Diner



🚗 Quick drives to top attractions:

🌳 Gulf State Park

💦 Waterville USA

🎡 The Park at OWA and other area highlights



📘 Be sure to check out our Guidebook for our favorite dining, entertainment, shopping, and sightseeing recommendations — and feel free to reach out if you need suggestions or have any questions.



Other Things to Note:

🏗 Occasional building maintenance may take place during your stay; we’ll always do our best to communicate in advance if any work could impact the condo, floor, or shared amenities

🚗 Parking passes must be displayed on your dashboard while parked in the garage

🛗 Convenient location near elevators and stairs for easy access



Interaction with Guests:

🔐 Easy self check-in with a smart lock and unique access code provided before arrival

🏖 Amenity access code provided for Royal Palms (codes change seasonally)

🚫 No front desk check-in and no wristbands required

⭐ We strive to provide a five-star guest experience — if anything falls short during your stay, please let us know so we can make it right
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

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

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

Absolutely NO parties and NO pets. Please treat the condo and building as if it were your own home. Leave nothing but footprints at the beach.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

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Beachfront Retreat • Huge Balcony • Gulf Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hosts are great to work with and we always have a great experience at the condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunrise from the balcony was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Unit is in the last condo building before the Gulf Shores Start Park starts. Lots of open beach without the crowds.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Pam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The balcony was nice but if sitting or lounging the railing does obstruct the view. The boardwalk to the beach is right below unit so not much privacy while sitting on the balcony. The kitchen was not very well stocked with utensils. The AC unit is very loud while running! But overall the unit was nice and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gwen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view. Very peaceful. Balcony and location was the best. Some updates / maintenance to the unit are needed from normal rental usage to the couch & lamp shades in living room, mirror in master bath. Washing machine didn't work while we were there but notified Scott right away on that.Indoor pool area is in need of updates as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sallie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was great, and we especially loved the balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salena H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding experience, from first contact to checkout. Communication with Scott was excellent. Condo was great, clean, prefect view and level. Everything we needed was provided. We are already looking at booking another trip!
Outstanding view!  We enjoyed many meals on the balcony!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The location is great, the beds are comfortable, and we really enjoyed having our meals out on the spacious balcony. It was nice to have such easy access to the beach and rinsing station.I would not describe the condo or the property as luxury. The condo needs a deep clean and updates. The pool area needs renovating, especially the drainage system. There was standing water all around the pools and hot tub during our entire stay.Scott was very kind, responsive to concerns, and scheduled a handy man to fix a few issues during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lea G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
View was great. Scott was nice. But couch was not as pictured and very uncomfortable. The place was not cleaned very well before we got there. Sand was all over the floors. Had to brush our feet off before we got in bed unless we wanted to sleep in sand. The condo did not have satellite tv, just wifi streaming tv which didnt work 90% of the time and only on the living room tv.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good and Bad

We booked this condo for a week long vacation. There was both good and bad things about our stay. First, we’ll start with a good. The location is amazing the balcony over overseas the beach and ocean and the view is really really nice. It is close to local eateries And the condo seemed mostly clean. Check in and check out was a breeze and communication with the host was easy and quick.Now for the bad, we had to wait over an hour outside while the cleaning people finished up so the room was not ready for us after a 15 Hour Dr. The condo is definitely not “luxurious” by any means. I would say half of the condo is semi upgraded and half of the condo is relatively older in regards to fixtures and appliances. The ad states thousand square foot. I would question that seems a bit small but here’s the real kicker, the condo advertise that it sleeps six people When we got there. There was no pull out sofa so a third of my party had to sleep on a tiny chair in an uncomfortable couch the first night after contacting the host he bought a 40 blowup mattress from Walmart to accommodate us. The refund that he gave us was 200 for the “inconvenience “ That’s hardly reimbursement for a third of the people having to sleep on a blowup mattress for a week.Overall, I give the condo three stars edging towards four had the listing been accurate and actually slept six with a fold out couch. It would be four stars.Luxurious, no. Standard beach, condo, yes. Would I return to this condo, no.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol r., Columbus

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very nice and clean. Decorated in great colors. The location is great too. We just wanted to stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patti K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Family Trip

Loved the location right beside Gulf State Park. It is also the last condo so it isn’t as congested. Plenty of space - pools could use and update but they were adequate. Both beds slept great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

nina b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

While I would not describe this condo as a luxury condo it was fine for myself, my husband and sister in law. I agree with some of the previous reviews about some minor upgrades to improve it overall, but for us we mostly stayed on the beach and ate meals and slept here. It was a busy time of year so get a spot on the beach early. Nice being next to the state park. Restful and enjoyable.
Looking out from balcony
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent trip with excellent hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Already planning next trip!

Will definitely be back! The balcony view is absolutely wonderful. We saw dolphins several days while there. Beds were very comfortable which is not always the case in house rentals. Condo had everything we needed and Scott was clear in his instructions for check in / check out. Hope we can make another trip before summer is over! Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gulf Shores Getaway

Excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

maria l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Fantastic location next to Gulf State Park. Easy beach chair rentals and not as crowded on beach. Condo is nice with what you need. Balcony is perfect but furniture out there desperately needs new pillows. “Luxury” is not the word I’d use for this property but perfectly nice and excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

Nice!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach getaway

Condo was clean l, beds were comfy, and the balcony is everything. You can hear the sound of the waves from it and its such a relaxing hang out spot. Ease of walking onto the beach was great and the beach was never busy, which we prefer. My only criticism is the lack of beach gear. For those flying in, having chairs and beach towels would be great. The chairs for rent are expensive and it was more economical for us to buy chairs and towels at walmart and leave the chairs behind. This was by far our favorite beach vacation yet.
View from balcony
Pier view from balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation spot

Amazing location and view of the gulf from a huge balcony! Exceptional communication from hosts. Would definitely stay at this property again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

I would like to say thank you to Scott he made everything very easy for us . His communication with me was excellent! The condo was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. The balcony was great . The only thing that was negative would be the furniture could stand to be updated not very comfortable couch or chair in living room. But we had a great time thanks again ! We we’ll definitely go back !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025