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Cindy

3 months ago

Condo was nice and how it was described. Good value. Beautiful beach and view! We will definitely be back and use Bender Vacation Rental's again!

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Kay

3 months ago

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: This was my second month here and enjoyed my stay. Wish the weather was better but can't change that.
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Beverley

3 months ago

Love this part of the beach. Dolphins can be seen in the morning or evening. A quiet location with a relaxing view. Would love to come back. The layout of the condo was perfect for our group.

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Douglas

3 months ago

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Overall our 28 day stay was enjoyable, beautiful, and relaxing. However, when we first arrived the elevator malfunctioned and we had to use the stairs. It was soon fixed however. The office staff is very helpful with any question or request. Places to eat are bountiful and the beach can't be any closer. Lot of good neighbors.

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Patricia

3 months ago

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: Bender Realty is a great group to work with. Attentive to our needs, quick response time for issues, which wasn’t many. Very pleasant & helpful.

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Darwin

3 months ago

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 left Iowa ahead of the snow and extreme cold to the warmth and beaches of Gulf Shore, AL. Through Bender Realty we were able to rent a lovely and comfortable condo in Royal Palms 503. We had a small problem with the ice maker in the refrigerator but one call to Bender Realty had it resolved immediately. Al of their representatives were courteous and helpful. It was a most enjoyable stay and a great way to celebrate sixty five of marriage.

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Linda

3 months ago

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: We love this condo. It is situated in the best area of Gulf Shores. The condo has everything you might need while visiting. It is our winter home every year. Perfect views of the gulf and proximity to the Sandy beaches !

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David

3 months ago

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: Very nice unit, everything looks clean and mostly new. It is well stocked with everything you need for a vacation or snowbird stay.

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Douglas

3 months ago

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: Was a pleasant stay in spite of the most snow since 1895 or some other worthless trivia.Place was clean and comfortable

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Sharon

3 months ago

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: It was an interesting 2 months. From sun to over 7in of snow! Had a few issues with the condo, but with a call to Benders they had gotten resolved quickly.

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colleen

3 months ago

Such a beautiful home with all the amenities…with a spectacular view…. right on the beach. Lots of room to spread out. You do need to jump in the car every time you want to visit a restaurant or bar. Nothing is within walking distance If you don’t mind that, this place is perfect

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Daniel

3 months ago

B-Hive was great! great location, close to the beach, dog friendly, it was just exactly as advertised and I have already recommended this place to my friends

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Gary

3 months ago

Gulf Shores has some of the best beaches on the planet and we had a perfect view from our balcony at Edgewater. Our condo was clean, well appointed, and comfortable. Before we arrived we wondered how an enclosed balcony would be and in our minds it turned out to be a plus. On cooler days and nights we could close the outside doors while still sitting on the balcony enjoying the wonderful views. We would highly recommend this property.

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Sherri

3 months ago

Great place to stay and had a great time!
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Corey

3 months ago

Had a wonderful stay! Perfect location
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Zack

3 months ago

Great house and a great location! It was perfect for a quick weekend getaway with the family.

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Dianna

3 months ago

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 have been coming to the Sandpiper since we retired 11 years ago. We have been stayed in 6-C for 10 years and love what it has to offer. The condo is maintained very nicely and the view of the water is so mesmerizing. The deck area is sheltered from the weather and you get afternoon sun.

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Patti

3 months ago

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: Winter here at this condo is always great.. owners always doing updates and it is always appreciated. Both mattresses might need turned, getting a little divot in each sleeping spot.

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Linda

3 months ago

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: Excellent winter home! Great location. Outstanding management company! The living room furniture has outlived its use however

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Arlys

3 months ago

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 have stayed in Bender Realty Sea Breeze units for 2 years in a row and booked our third year here. Unit 105 had a walk in shower which was great. Unit 117 had a view of the beach. The furniture was very nice and the unit was clean. This condo complex was in a great location and close to some great restaurants. Management was very easy to work with and took care of any issues promptly and they were very friendly. We would recommend this property to family and friends.

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sharon

3 months ago

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Beautiful view. Easy to book. Furniture is very uncomfortable. I bring blowup matress for company. There are two toilets. I have asked for 1 tall toilet for two years for us older people who winters here.

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Gary

4 months ago

Gul Shores has some of the best beaches on the planet and this property offers a front row seat. The views from the balcony are amazing. The condo was clean, well appointed, and comfortable. Highly recommended.

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Kay

4 months ago

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: The location and view of the ocean was beautiful, Sunrises and sunsets spectacular.

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4 months ago

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: This had everything we were looking for: a location on the beach in Gulf Shores, affordable, quiet, near all the amenities we wanted, with a kitchen to prepare our own food once or twice a day. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit!

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Tracy

4 months ago

We've stayed in Sandpiper 7A for the past two years. Love the location, ease of check-in and booking, and all the beautifully maintained amenities. We will be back!

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Jennifer

4 months ago

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Deanna

4 months ago

We head to the gulf coast twice a year and this was by far the most spacious and perfect rental the 6 of us have ever stayed in. It was clean and had everything we needed. Location was close to many great restaurants and shops.

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Brandon

4 months ago

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Charity

4 months ago

This property had a great view and amazing furniture that made it such a lovely home away from home.

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Angie

4 months ago

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: This was a last minute trip for us, so we had very little expectations and preparation to the trip. I took my 3 kids (16,11,2) for a "get out of the cold" vacation. We stayed for 4 nights between Christmas through New Years & were pleasantly surprised by the weather. The best thing about this cute little condo for us was the location. We loved having easy access to the pier and the low crowds due to the state park made it very peaceful. No obstructed views here & that part was lovely. The indoor pool and hot tub (VERY hot and almost unable to get in it) made a nice addition to our wind down routine each night. The layout worked perfectly for us as well. I feel like the kitchen could have had a few more basics available (like a salt shaker and a few coffee filters) mainly for that first day. We didn't overly pack for this trip like most, but I would have loved to have had the ability to make a pot of coffee that first morning before running to the store. I'm not sure I have ever stayed somewhere that didn't have at least the few basic items, but we made due. We expected the unit to be a bit dated due to the pictures, so that part didn't bother us. The beds were very comfy and the shower/water pressure was a plus for the girls :) It could use a good deep clean to target the tile and floors/corners, but again that is something that is to be expected for an older unit. Overall, we would stay here again for a quick getaway! The property manager was wonderful and texted to always make sure we were ok and provided helpful tips for checking and check out, but didn't blow us up :) The trip was simple, stress free, and easily coordinated- so we couldn't ask for much more than that!

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Rhonda

5 months ago

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 had a wonderful time during our stay here. Everything was clean and as described. We were within walking distance of The Hangout. The front bathroom was smaller than I'd like, but we made it work. Thanks for everything.
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Kenneth

4 months ago

Very attentive and helpful in every aspect of our stay. I look forward to returning!

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linda

4 months ago

We stayed at a lovely cottage style home on the lagoon with beautiful views , and a few short blocks to the beach public accesses either direction. Close to everything yet quiet. The modest accommodations were comfortable , tastefully decoated, well stocked with more than essentials and pet friendly. Bender staff was pleasantly communicative , timely and great to respond to our request for an additional night stay.

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Richard

5 months ago

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: Great unit and location. We would definitely stay here again. We were a bit disappointed in how things were cleaned before our arrival. It looked like the kitchen floor needed swept and there was a bag of candy left over sitting on the top of the refrigerator. Nevertheless, it was a great unit for what we hoped to have for the week we had during the holidays.

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candace

5 months ago

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 had a wonderful drive on our way to Alabama when we got there we had a good experience with Bender Realty. This is our third time using them. We always have a great experience. Our room was so beautiful lots of colors so clean our view was wonderful from our back balcony. We were right on the beach. There’s nothing in the whole world like viewing the ocean from the time you wake up until the time you go to bed, and sometimes even in the middle of the night our granddaughters played furiously in the ocean and on the beach and in the pool and the hot tub. We will be using Bender Realty again because they are always so wonderful to us even when as far as to give us an extra day for a discounted price for which we were so happy to get but because we are from the state of Indiana and we had a huge snowstorm coming in. We ended up having to leave at midnight on Saturday evening so that we could beat the storm when we came home which we did accomplish, but by the skin of our teeth, can’t wait to see you again...

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Linda

5 months ago

Love the corner balcony, provides great views of the Gulf and beach. Kitchen well stocked, Festa ware abounds, with plenty of room for the 4 of us. Every bedroom has a bathroom, so convenient.