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1103 Island Royal A guest from Hudson, IL recommends this property. Stayed for 7 days in March, 2013 Loved the unit and it's location. Beach is awesome and not too busy in this area but close enough to walk to several restaurants. Not one negative thing to say about my stay. will be back again!! |
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Dogs on the beach A guest from Davis, IL recommends this property. Stayed for 31 days in January, 2013 Everything is great except the dogs on the beach. Even tho there's signs everywhere as you enter the beach area, stating that dogs aren't allowed on the beach, we see several out there every day. We've confronted a few of them & reminded them of the rule, we've talked to the local police and still we see dogs day after day, and not all people have been cleaning up after them. This might deter some people from coming back. |
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A Great Vacation Kim M. from Hixson, TN recommends this property. Stayed for 7 days in September, 2012 We love Gulf Shores in general but have been unable to come due an illness and it was wonderful to come back. The condo was very nice and clean. We hope to stay there again next year |
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2012 vacation stay Karen H. from McCalla, AL recommends this property. Stayed for 8 days in August, 2012 I love Gulf Shores and the ocean. Bender Realty is the best people on the beach to rent from. They do all they can to make your trip wonderful. This unit has a great view. It needs a new mattress in 2nd bedroom, but the bathroom there is great ideal for handicapp person. The property which is out Bender's hands is noisy, you hear everything above you and beside you. The elevators are slow and very hot could use a fan or some type of ventilation. My favorite places to stay is Ocean House and Gulf Village. Try Bender Realty and you will never use anyone else. |
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Awesome Trip! A guest from French Camp, MS recommends this property. Stayed for 7 days in June, 2012 I loved it before I saw the condo in person. The pictures were lovely, but when I actually saw it, I was very, very pleased! We had a beautiful view. Our week spent there was great and filled with lots of great memories. |
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Island Royale Karen B. from manchester, MO does not recommend this property. Stayed for 7 days in June, 2012 I loved the condo and the view. My only beef with the property was that there was no bathroom by the pool. It made it difficult on the adults and the children to have to constantly go up to the condo. |
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A Fantastic Girl's Get-a-Way! Amanda R. from Chelsea, AL recommends this property. Stayed for 4 days in May, 2012 Bender Realty is amazing! Everyone that I spoke with, either on the phone, or in the office personally, was completeley professional and courteous. The unit was in a great location, the beaches were not nearly as congested as other spots, but still had ameniteies like chair rentals, jet skis, etc...available, and the view was gorgeous. The one and only reason this is not a complete 5-star review, is the fact that the decor is very dated. I wouldn't say tacky, but definitely the 80's beach vibe, LOL! Not that it mattered, but just felt I should be honest. However, I would not hesitate to rent again. Thanks for such an enjoyable, relaxing trip! |
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Hilton Stay A guest from Flowood, MS recommends this property. Stayed for 3 days in May, 2012 They front desk guy was very nice and helpful. Location was great. Room was very nice! |
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GREAT ROOM AND VIEW Kurt S. from Indianapolis, IN recommends this property. Stayed for 7 days in March, 2012 GREAT LOCATION, BEAUTIFUL ROOM, NICE CHECK IN STAFF,WE HOPE TO STAY AGAIN IN 2013THANK YOU |
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Gulf Shores Island Royale A guest from Bay City, TX recommends this property. Stayed for 6 days in March, 2012 Excellent experience, from the convenient late hours check in proceedure with Bender Realty, to the quality of the rental, and the friendlyness of the other guest. Looking forward to returning soon.......... |
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GREAT TIME!! A guest from Orleans, IN recommends this property. Stayed for 24 days in February, 2012 We had a great 2 months--wish it could be longer---condo was great and loved the location--maybe next year we will stay 3 months!!! |
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Will be back A guest from Orleans, IN recommends this property. Stayed for 31 days in January, 2012 We had a wonderful time and will be back nextyear maybe for three months. Loved the condonear everything and loved walking the beach |
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Great view!!! Bruce S. from St.Charles, KY recommends this property. Stayed for 7 days in October, 2011 The condo and view were great. The location was within walking distance to all the Shrimp Festival happenings. The temperature was perfect to sleep with the balcony doors open to hear the waves crashing onto the beach. Very relaxing vacation. Thanks to all for a great time. |
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Island Royale 1103 A guest from Arab, Alabama recommends this property. Stayed for 7 days in August, 2011 The Bender ladies were just wonderful and they were very easy to deal with. We have stayed in different Island Royale rooms over the years and even though this room was not the nicest, for the price it was fine. I would recommend Bender Realty & Island Royale to anyone. Great Vacation! |
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Great place to stay Jamie O. from Bridge City, TX recommends this property. Stayed for 4 days in August, 2011 We loved our stay in Island Royale 1103. Everything was nice and the view was exceptional! |
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Enjoyed Island Royal 1103 A guest from Louisville, KY recommends this property. Stayed for 7 days in August, 2011 Great place to stay. The view from the balcony was the best. Condo was very nice. It was clean and comfortable. The shower in the main bath worked well after we figured out to pull down from the faucet. My only complaint was the jets on the outdoor hot tubs did not work. I would definitely recommend this condo!!!! |
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A guest from Gardendale, AL recommends this property.
Stayed for 7 days in July, 2011 We stayed in Island Royale unit 1103 and while we please with the unit and the condo overall we did find that the shower in bedroom 1 didn't work which caused 5 people to have to share 1 shower and the shower that did work was a handicap shower which is fine but it could be removed but would fall on your head. We also did not like the fact that the pool stayed so cold all the time.If the sun wasn't on the pool it was like ice. Which the sun was only on the pool for about 2 hours each day. I would stay at this unit again if the showers were fixed. |
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Charles K. J. from Louisville, KY recommends this property.
Stayed for 7 days in July, 2011 |
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Great time but needed a good cleaning! Lisa S. from Cypress, TX does not recommend this property. Stayed for 7 days in June, 2011 This was our first trip to Gulf Shores. The condo has a great location and the overall property upkeep was good. However, when we got to the condo, it was not cleaned as it should have been. There were dirty sheets sitting in the corner of the living room when we arrived. There was actually trash under both beds. The tile floors were dirty and had dust/dirt in the corners and on the base boards. The kitchen needed the most attention. Half of the dishes were dirty that were in the cabinet. There were crumbs on the floor and dryed up food in the cabinet under the sink as well as the pantry where the trash can is kept. The master bathroom sink did not drain properly. With that being said, the property manager asked me why I did not call immediately to have them correct the problems. After traveling 10 hours to the location and having 4 children that just need to relax, I took care of the cleaning myself. I brought the issues to management attention and believe that they will fix all issues; they seem most helpful. I want to take the time to write this so that the problem is corrected in case you choose to stay. With a good scrub down, this will be a perfect stay! |
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A guest from Evansville, Indiana recommends this property.
Stayed for 7 days in May, 2011 |
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A guest from Pelham, AL recommends this property.
Stayed for 4 days in May, 2011 |
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Excellent, peaceful and joyful Helen D. from Mobile, AL recommends this property. Stayed for 4 days in May, 2011 I am planning another vactaion at the Island Royale 1103. This is the best condo durig recent visits to Gulf Shores.Helen D |
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Island Royale 1103 A guest from East St Paul, Manitoba does not recommend this property. Stayed for 28 days in February, 2011 still waiting for over 2 months to have the patio door fixed, furniture need cleaning badly, pans, etc. discusting, wasted 3 days of holiday because owner wanted to fix burning smell and smoke in kitchen by himself instead of calling repair person. Bender sent us to another condo for 1 night because of the smoke, pain having to move for one night just because they wouldn't call a repair person to check the applicances, is the wires hadn't burned off the relay in the fridge, there chould have been a major fire in the condo, nobody but us was worried. We had to shut off all breakers and everything in the fridge was spoiled so had to spend part of another day itemizing what was in the fridge and then waiting a day for a cheque from Bender, then going shopping to replace the food. What a pain, so it took 5 days in total before life was back to normal. Great location just pick a different unit, |
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Great Location, not so great furnishings, we brought in the chairs from the balcony, wouldn't sit in the LR chairs, Margaret P. from East St Paul, Manitoba does not recommend this property. Stayed for 31 days in January, 2011 bring toaster, frying pans, cake pan if you will be using them, the ones here are discusting, Bender was wonderful, if you can get the place at a reasonable price go for it, otherwise pay the extra $100 and get a better furnished place. The location and building are great it was just the furnishings in the condo. Had a great time and love Gulf Shores, even with the cold weather and the odd tar ball. They have had a crew walking the beach just about every morning cleaning the beach so normally you won't see any tar. |
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Bobbi H. from Warrior, AL recommends this property.
Stayed for 2 days in September, 2010 we really enjoyed the condo and the view it was beautiful. I have already asked about rates for booking this unit next year for Fourth of July week....Thanks |
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Needs improvement with safety and security and cleaning. A guest from Michie, TN does not recommend this property. Stayed for 7 days in August, 2010 Check-in was after 5 PM and used the phone system outside in the rain and got disconnected not to mention soaked. Could have been a little more covered from bad weather. Cond Decor was nice. View great. Condo was musky. Exterior window was not locked and almost didn't get it locked the first night. Both beds were very hard and uncomfortable. Condo seemed clean but there was visible food, (nut, chips, cereal)under bar stools, end tables, dresser, on patio and patio furniture. Vacuumed and purchased air fresheners helped. Parking garage lights were out at pool and boardwalk entrance making it very dark. Saw a security person one time that week. I was alone and waiting on my daughter to return when approached by a local on his bike in the hot tub at sundown Friday night. After my daughter joined me and he gave us his life history, and said he had keys to a lot of the condos. He had family that worked for one of the realities. That was creepy. We finally got away from him when he stumbled out to get his beer can that rolled into the pool. Remembered later, I had left our new beach chairs at beach storage bin, but was not going back for them that night and it was so dark in that area. Of course, beach chairs were gone when I went to get them saturday morning. Saturday evening some teens parked in the parking lot, got out their skateboards and begin skateboarding down the parking garage ramp behind my van. I moved my van because I was afraid they would hit it. I come to Gulfshores 3-6 times a year and this was probably the worst experience, especially for 3 women alone. I've never had any complaints before. I was glad to check-out Sunday. Had I not got such a discounted rate, I would have probably complained. I figured you get what you pay for. Informed at check out and left this info at check-out on survey. Was told I should have called and reported but I did not want to make any trouble. Thoughts of moving were on my mind from the first night, but did |
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A guest from Hopkinsville, KY recommends this property.
Stayed for 4 days in July, 2010 |
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Barry G. from Plano, TX recommends this property.
Stayed for 6 days in June, 2010 Beautiful condo, very nice, helpful people. If it weren't for the oil, it would have been the perfect vacation! |
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Alan S. from Alpharetta, GA recommends this property.
Stayed for 4 days in November, 2009 |
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Started Wet Ended Sunny Ronnie G. from Fayetteville, TN recommends this property. Stayed for 5 days in October, 2009 The view was wonderful. It rained the first full day that we were there, but a rainy day at the beech is better than a sunny day at work. |
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Wonderful vacation condo Cindy H. from Sorrento, LA recommends this property. Stayed for 3 days in August, 2009 I have stayed in this same condo for 2yrs in a row and will come back. My mom and sister-fly have been coming for 4yrs now, all w/Bender Realty and 3yrs in same condo. My other sister rented another unit in the building this year at same time and we just loved every moment together on the beach and the location is great. I have recommened Bender to friends. We WILL return to Gulfshores next year and will use Bender again. |
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great place. we loved it. we will be back. thanks! William M. from COKER, AL recommends this property. Stayed for 3 days in August, 2009 |
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Clyde M. from Owensboro, KY recommends this property.
Stayed for 5 days in August, 2009 Great time. Very clean. The umbrella boy found our lost room key. |
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Fantastic!!! Julie F. from McRae, AR recommends this property. Stayed for 5 days in July, 2009 This was our first time renting from Bender..They were very nice and helpful. I would definitely book with them again... |
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A guest from Louisville, KY recommends this property.
Stayed for 3 days in July, 2009 |
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Our stay at Island Royal Suzie H. from Lafayette, LA recommends this property. Stayed for 4 days in July, 2009 I loved our stay at Island Royal. There are just a few things that need improvement. The elevator situation has not changed in years. We had to wait so long we took the stairs and we were high up. The refrigerator situation has not changed either and i felt like it took the condo a good day and a half to cool off as well. These are the things that i have experienced in the past and would like to see improvement on in the future. Other than that a great stay. Love Love Love Pier 33 store. I wish we could have gone up to the roof we did years ago what was up with that? |
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We will definately request the same location for future visits!! Kim A. from Hartselle, AL recommends this property. Stayed for 3 days in July, 2009 The ONLY thing that I think was a little disturbing was the elevators. They had a tendency to not want to work. We did have to use the stairs a couple of times. No biggy really but it was HOT in the stairwell and going up and down from the 11th floor was extremely unpleasant!! But for the most part everything else was GREAT!!! |
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Bigger pool needed Tiffani P. from Harvest, AL recommends this property. Stayed for 4 days in June, 2009 We just wish the pool was bigger and got more sunlight. Otherwise, we had a wonderful time! :-) |
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Great View Ashley C. from Erlanger, KY recommends this property. Stayed for 5 days in June, 2009 The condo was much better that I ever expected! |
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The Prime Beach Location Elaine L. M. from Tuscaloosa, Alabama recommends this property. Stayed for 3 days in June, 2009 I have to say it was so amazing! The rooms had perpect view's and the baclony was so large with two louge chair's and a table w/h 4 chairs. Bedrooms were so pretty and everything you needed was there, didn't have to walk but a minute or two to eat out or shop just across the street. And nightlife great as it get's. The Best place I have ever stayed in on the beach! You have to go to Bender realtor's on the Gulf of Alabama and get the best vacation ever! I will stay there again, GO Check it out! Thanks You so much for a wonderful Stay Bender's |
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Island Royale # 1103 A guest from Tuscaloosa, AL recommends this property. Stayed for 3 days in June, 2009 Bender Realty did a great job! The only suggestion that I would make would involve the actual unit. #1103 had outdated tv's. The unit I stayed at last year had flat screens. Also the balcony tables, chairs were plastic. I would like to have seen a more sturdy units, similar to the unit I stayed in last year, # 903. If I have my choice I wouldn't choose 1103 again, but if it were the only one available I would. I do have to say the price point was a good deal, which is what made me decide on that unit. |
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Sandra F. from Kansas city, MO recommends this property.
Stayed for 5 days in May, 2009 |
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A guest from Oshkosh, WI recommends this property.
Stayed for 5 days in April, 2009 |
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A guest from North Little Rock, AR recommends this property.
Stayed for 6 days in December, 2008 |
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A guest from Wausau, WI recommends this property.
Stayed for 4 days in November, 2008 The only complaint that I had was that both of the beads were extremely uncomfortable. Everthing else was fantastic - great views - fantastic place |
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Edward T. from Troy, AL recommends this property.
Stayed for 7 days in November, 2008 |
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A guest from Jasper, TN recommends this property.
Stayed for 5 days in August, 2008 |
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A guest from Guntown, recommends this property.
Stayed for 3 days in June, 2008 We enjoyed our stay at Island Royale. I was a little skeptical when I say the photos on line, but they did not do the condo justice. Everything was very nice and very clean which are two items that I always look for. I have been using another realty service in Gulf Shores for rentals, since we come down almost every year, but the service we received in the past has not been exactly favorable. The service, the hospitality and the one-on-one service we received at Bender was excellent. We will definitely use you again. As a matter of fact, I have already recommended you to a friend. Thanks for all of your help. |
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Pool too small Patricia B. from Arlington Heights, IL recommends this property. Stayed for 7 days in June, 2008 The pool is too small and only a small portion gets sun. The part that gets sun is shallow so all the loud kids and parents yelling at their kids are there. I stuck with the beach. I won't stay there again only because of the pool. |
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Jackie W. from Houston, Texas recommends this property.
Stayed for 4 days in June, 2008 |
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WE LOVE THE AREA. HAVE BEEN THERE 11 OF THE LAST 14 YEARS. Sharon N. from Saginaw, MI recommends this property. Stayed for 7 days in April, 2008 |
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Marie V. from Marysville, OH recommends this property.
Stayed for 6 days in March, 2008 We were very pleased with staying at Island Royale and have recommended this vacation to others. The location was great on the shore, it was extrememly quiet, the building well maintained. It made for a great and relaxing vacation. We were expecially pleased that there were very few college spring breaker kids. We were able to watch the sunrise and sunset from our balcony. Our only complaint was that the condo was really dusty when we arrived. There was a layer of dust on the TV, VCR, furniture and on the cooking utensils in the kitchen. Also, the carpet appeared dirty. From the guestbook in the condo, it looked as if the condo had not been used in about 4 months. We do plan to eventually return to Gulf Shores and will contact Bender Realty to help locate accomdations. Thanks!!! |
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Highly Recommended A guest from Prospect, KY recommends this property. Stayed for 5 days in October, 2007 We had a good time there. All people in my departments are your customers. I am glad to refer you to my friends. |
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Debbie S. from Scottsville, KY recommends this property.
Stayed for 6 days in June, 2007 Wasn't crazy about the pool, it was in the shade and small. Will probable be attempting a trip to Gulf Shores in 2009. Thank you, Debbie Scott |
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Jill D. from East Peoria, Illinois recommends this property.
Stayed for 7 days in March, 2007 |
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