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Directly on Beach - Great Getaway! Stunning View From Private Balcony!

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A deck with two wooden chairs and a small table, overlooking a beach with the ocean in the background. - Directly on Beach - Great Getaway! Stunning View From Private Balcony! (Gulf Shores)
A beach with rows of blue umbrellas and lounge chairs, a white building, and a clear view of the ocean. - Directly on Beach - Great Getaway! Stunning View From Private Balcony! (Gulf Shores)
A tall, multi-story hotel with numerous balconies, located on a beach. - Directly on Beach - Great Getaway! Stunning View From Private Balcony! (Gulf Shores)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with stools, and a dining area with a round table and chairs. - Directly on Beach - Great Getaway! Stunning View From Private Balcony! (Gulf Shores)
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white plastic chairs and a tiled deck. - Directly on Beach - Great Getaway! Stunning View From Private Balcony! (Gulf Shores)
Laundry facilities, a gym and a sauna are just a few of the amenities provided at Directly on Beach - Great Getaway! Stunning View From Private Balcony!. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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About this property

Directly on Beach - Great Getaway! Stunning View From Private Balcony!

  • Frequently watch the dolphins play with your morning coffee or favourite drink, from your private balcony in #1307 on the penthouse level 1 of Royal Palms. Or, just enjoy beautiful breath taking views of the fall and winter sunrise/sunsets over the Gulf of America. Or gaze at the evening stars above the gulf! Royal Palms is somewhat secluded, adjacent to Gulf State Park, an undeveloped three mile beach. Yet it is still conveniently located in the heart of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach attractions are also within a few miles.

    There is the outdoor pool and a heated indoor pool and spa pool, and a steam and dry sauna, as well as a fitness room. A grilling/BBQ area with a picnic table and benches is perfect when you want to eat in. The sparkling white beach is within footsteps of the building, which the private balcony overhangs. There is a wash station on the boardwalk from the beach to clear the sand from you and your belongings.

    The unit has been recently painted and updated with new cabinets, counters and fixtures in the kitchen and both baths. There is new furniture and king size mattress (2026) in the bedroom. It has spacious extra high ceilings (only available in select units on this P-1 level of the building, which is the 2nd floor from the top of the building), King size bedroom with a private bathroom, 2nd bathroom in hall, alcove bunk beds (great for kids! Not for adults; weight and height limits), and a Queen size sofa sleeper in the living area (also great for kids). The dining and living area contain a flat screen Smart TV along with Cable, and a flat screen TV is also located in the bedroom. WiFi Internet service, a washing machine & dryer, and a fully equipped kitchen to cook your favourite meals when you are not in the mood to visit the nearby restaurants are other features.
    It has already created lasting memories for many (see guest comments section). An exciting and/or relaxing holiday getaway!!!

    Keywords: beachfront, gulf front, oceanfront, condo, king size bed

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About the area

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Orange Beach Tennis Center, or consider a night out at The Hangout. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • A directional signpost with multiple signs pointing to various destinations such as Beach Pavilion, Orange Beach, Forest Pavilion, and others.
    Gulf State Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A wooden boardwalk leading to Gulf State Park Pier with a signboard.
    Gulf State Park Fishing Pier
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A coastal cityscape with a long sandy beach, a pier extending into the ocean, and high-rise buildings.
    Orange Beach Beaches
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A sign reading "Clyde Shores" with palm trees and a beach in the background.
    Gulf Shores Beach
    2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Three people sitting on a red bean bag on a sandy beach with a stage and green lights in the background.
    Hangout Music Fest
    2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Hangout
    3 min drive
  • Sunliner Diner
    2 min drive
  • The Catch
    3 min drive
  • Pink Pony Pub
    3 min drive
  • Waffle House
    12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Directly on Beach - Great Getaway! Stunning View From Private Balcony! have a pool?

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

Is Directly on Beach - Great Getaway! Stunning View From Private Balcony! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Directly on Beach - Great Getaway! Stunning View From Private Balcony!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Directly on Beach - Great Getaway! Stunning View From Private Balcony!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Directly on Beach - Great Getaway! Stunning View From Private Balcony!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Directly on Beach - Great Getaway! Stunning View From Private Balcony! 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 Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Directly on Beach - Great Getaway! Stunning View From Private Balcony! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location and the view is amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful view!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!! Beautiful sunrises and sunsets enjoyed from the balcony or beach, which was steps out the door. We would definitely recommend this cute condo again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was our second stay and just as we remembered it. Our happy place is drinking coffee on the balcony! Plus a few Bushwackers during our stay is always good!!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise!

We loved this property. The views were PERFECT! Will definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I love the Royal Palms!!

I stayed at The Royal Palms for the second straight year and just like year, it was totally awesome, clean and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Beautiful place on the beach! The views were amazing. Condo was very nice, clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gulf Shores VRBO

Enjoyed our stay at this unit. Lots to do in the area and good restaurants. Wish the fishing would have been a little better
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Place

Everything at the condo was just as described. We appreciated the location and the ease of checking into the building.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great condo

Really nice condo and great views. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clear communication about what was provided, and what we needed to bring. Wonderful condo with great view that we enjoyed daily. Unit was clean and well maintained. I highly recommend this rental. Friendly town. I highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views

Amazing view worth the price
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, right next to the state park. Ideal place on the beach. Easy to get to and a good amount of starter materials including trash bags, toilet paper, etc. Great view of the area and the gulf from the 13th floor balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This penthouse level condo has great view and comfortable furnishing. Location next to the state park results in miles of open beach not crowded with umbrellas.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Great location and beautiful view from the balcony! The condo was very clean and decorated cute! Very accommodating! My grandbabies and I really enjoyed it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here! From the moment we walked in, it felt like our home away from home.The balcony was hands-down our favorite spot. We spent hours out there every day watching the waves roll in, looking for dolphins and stingrays, drinking our morning coffee, and just soaking in the beautiful Gulf views. Some of my favorite vacation memories were made sitting right out there listening to the ocean.The condo was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for our stay. The location was perfect too—close enough to restaurants, shopping, and fun things to do, but still peaceful when we wanted to relax.We came to get away from work, walk the beach, hunt for shells, and spend time together as a family, and this condo gave us the perfect place to do exactly that. Honestly, leaving this morning was the hardest part of the trip!Thank you for sharing your beautiful condo with us. We made memories we’ll be talking about for years!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best view

We really loved the view from the balcony. Really comfortable set up on balcony with table & chairs and lounger. The property was just a short walk to the beach. The beach was beautiful and not very crowded at all. And we got to see dolphins pass by almost every day. The condo was clean and nicely furnished. It was a really nice vaycay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Solid stay, no complaints

Solid condo. Great beach access. Great view. Beach support company good. Location in the middle of gulf shores shopping. Close to golf courses for me. Not a complaint but just FYI- —The front door sticks. To force it requires slamming it a bit and we feared that to be potentially noisy and bothersome for our neighbors. Solid condo experience for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful 4th of July Vacation!!

Property was clean, and exactly as described. We had such a wonderful trip! Location was directly by the state Pier, which unfortunately was not open yet, but also the location was central to anywhere you needed to go. I wish we could have stayed longer!! The 4th of July fireworks were shot off the pier, so we had front row seats as this condo is 2nd floor from the top, so it was spectacular display and we never had to leave the balcony. The only suggestion I would make is to upgrade the TV in the bedroom to one like the one in living room, so that we could log in to apps like Netflix and such. We could never figure out how that TV works in the bedroom, and we usually sleep with the TV going. Other than that, overall a great time and we had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great property right next to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was exactly as described. It was immaculately clean, well stocked with cookware, dishes, towels, etc. would be helpful to have access to a broom to sweep up sand which inevitably gets tracked inside. My 10 and 9 year old slept fine in the small child sized bunk beds. One child did have trouble climbing down off the top bunk as it can be awkward to extend your legs over the tall rail onto the ladder. The queen size pullout bed in the sofa was also comfortable and cozy. Pack dishwasher pods, laundry detergent, and extra paper products to save yourself a trip to the store. We had a great time staying here, other than the fact that this whole property relies on one small elevator for all of the people staying in this large building. Apparently the second elevator is out of commission, and often during peak times families had to wait in line for 10 minutes to make it up or down. Some were opting to carry all of their beach equipment and children up the stairs if they needed the 1st or 2nd floor. We did not witness anybody coming to work on the other elevator or any signs pointing to they were getting it working anytime soon. No fault to the lovely owners of this unit, but important to note.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this condominium. We’ve stayed quite a few times. We usually stay in the pent house so this room was definitely a different and much more budget friendly experience. Pool is always clean and nice and usually not too crowded as well as the beach not being too crowded due to it being the last condominium on the strip! Beach and pier view were amazing per usual! Love the fact that it’s walking distance to the pier, the hangout and many other shops in the area! We will definitely be booking with this host again for our trip next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, Great Condo, my favorite property (Royal Palms)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay, no issues at all!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for nature lovers!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025