Palm Beach D31

Gorgeous corner apartment. The best views of the beach and sunrises.

We've been wanting to check out Orange Beach and I decided to book directly through Simpson Properties directly rather than pay the $300 fee thru VRBO. Really happy that I did. They were super responsive, even on a Sunday! I was really impressed with this. We stayed in D31 based on previous reviews and the photos. The decor is just lovely and the views spectacular. Unfortunately, the elevator for the D building wasn't working the entire stay. We had to use the elevator from the neighboring building, which wasn't a whole lot of fun when we were unloading luggage. It's important to understand that even with a working elevator, there's a bit of walking involved to get to these corner units. You also have to cross thru the two stairwell doors to get to the front door.. think private entry. The doors are a bit heavy and the front door was super heavy. Scary heavy even. We're 60 and pretty active so climbing the stairs and walking wasn't too terrible for us, but if you aren't able bodied you could find this unit challenging. Not a fan of the coded lock but I get why it's done. The doorstop on the front door was broken so we had to find something heavy to prop it open. Once inside. The word "stunning" came to mind. Really lovely decor throughout. The master bath was huge with a tub that could fit two adults easily. Unfortunately, the hot water knob was missing its cap so the knob kept popping off. Some minor wear and tear but overall the unit was clean and perfect for the two of us. This unit has a strange guest bathroom that's meant to be shared by 2 other bedrooms (4 people). The vanity sink is at an awkward angle and small. They should have made this a 2 bedroom 2 bath rather then try to cram in a guest bath. The washer and dryer are stacked and I was unable to read the dial even at 5'6" for the top dryer so had to enlist my 6'5" hubby for help. So frustrating. Washer also needs a cleaning. Smelled like mildew. Ice maker and water in fridge didn't work. Maintenance showed up right away but needed to order a part so we had to buy ice for the week. The sliding doors off of the living room are ridiculously hard to slide and the handle was loose. There are several high top Adirondack chairs which were nice to have. I wouldn't give this patio "spacious" status but it worked for us. The views were amazing. There's also a sliding door in the master bedroom which was much easier to open. Also a large window in both the living and master bedroom giving this unit a panoramic feel. The couches were amazingly comfortable and nice for naps when the weather wasn't the greatest. Towels were small and almost had a utility feel. If you like fluffy, bring your own. We also travel with our own pillows, beach towels and clothes hangers. The blender was nice to have but it borders on vintage. Plenty of bowls/ plates. Coffee maker does not accommodate pods. No big deal. We went to Publix and picked up what we needed. The master bed had a soft mattress and while my husband found it comfy, i woke each morning with a sore back. The beach is beautiful and the sand is like sugar. The heated pool was nice to have. Only drawback is that they are tucked between the buildings and so you have to chase the sun later in the day and the heavy Adirondack lounge chairs didn't make this easy. Pool bathroom was very clean. We were thrilled with the location of the Palm Beach. We brought our bikes and rode them nearly daily to the Gulf State Park. The main road is set up to accommodate cyclists and we really appreciated this. Just wish there was a pedestrian crossing in front of the building. The park is a must see and the Woodside restaurant was a wonderful surprise stop along the way while on the trails. Everyone we encountered during our trip was warm, friendly and helpful. Notable spots: Southern Grind for coffee/egg sandwich/lunch. Cute decor and items for purchase. Directly adjacent to Indigo hotel and across from Palm Beach resort. Fishers Upstairs, more upscale dining. Food is amazing, huge wine and mixed drink selection. There's also Fishers dockside for lunch. Overall, we really enjoyed our trip. No Spring Break crowds was a plus and we look forward to returning.

We have rented several properties in this area and this one checked all the boxes: beachfront, heated pool, convenient location to park and shopping! The unit was spotless and well-maintained. Property managers had great communication and responded quickly to our questions. The weather was a bit cool at the beginning of our stay, so the heated pool was a great place to keep the little ones entertained and active. We love this area and hope to visit again soon!

Manager's Response

The unit at Palm Beach was perfect. The third floor corner location gave an unobstructed view of the surrounding beach area and sunsets!
Beds were comfortable and furniture throughout was well-appointed.
Looking forward to staying in the same unit sometime.

Manager's Response

The condo was beautiful, and the furniture was cozy. We had a beautiful view from multiple rooms. The beach was amazing, and the location was great for restaurants and activities. It was the perfect family getaway, and I hope to go back

Very comfortable condo with lovely furnishings. Perfect view of beach and the gulf with nothing blocking the view. Would definitely stay again when in the area!

This location and condo fit our family's needs. Everything flowed well with property Management. Amenities,space,cleanliness, and comfort. We were steps from the beach. And everyone enjoyed the tub. Loved it so much we're already planning next year! You do have to pay for parking. But I found this a fairly priced and never had to search for a space to park. We've been to Gulf Shores a few times circling a parking lot to wait to park.

Great condo at Palm Beach!!!! Great location and away from the crowds. Beach service was on point and the girl working the beach service was super friendly!!! We will return!! If you like to be away from the big condos and crowds, this is a great choice!!!

Had contractors come to replace sliding glass doors very inconvenient. They were very nice but we had no notice. Liked unit. Convenient location. Bathtub valve was broken. Difficult to turn on.

Manager's Response

We absolutely loved our stay here. The furnishings were beautiful and in great condition, so comfortable, yet elegant. The view is incredible and even though we were on the 3rd floor, we felt so close to the beach. It was so relaxing to sit on the porch and look out at the ocean. There were 2 pools...one was heated which was perfect. The rooms were spacious and the main bathroom was incredible. It has a huge tub and plenty of space. Overall, we loved our stay here and hope to come again very soon!

We absolutely loved our stay here. The furnishings were beautiful and in great condition, so comfortable, yet elegant. The view is incredible and even though we were on the 3rd floor, we felt so close to the beach. It was so relaxing to sit on the porch and look out at the ocean. There were 2 pools...one was heated which was perfect. The rooms were spacious and the main bathroom was incredible. It has a huge tub and plenty of space. Overall, we loved our stay here and hope to come again very soon!