We really enjoyed our stay at Paradise Palms! The location was excellent, just far enough outside of town to avoid the heavy crowds and noise while still being just a short drive from everything Gulf Shores has to offer. The private community was quiet and felt very safe.The cottage itself was adorable, very clean, and surprisingly spacious. It was the perfect size for our family, and we had plenty of room to spread out and relax. The pools were one of the main reasons we chose Paradise Palms, and we enjoyed visiting them twice during our stay. They were clean and well maintained. The water was a little warmer than we personally prefer, but that's simply due to the summer weather and not something the property can really control. We also appreciated that the pools weren't overly chlorinated.Our only real complaint was the beds. Unfortunately, none of us found them very comfortable. If the mattresses were upgraded, this would easily become a place we'd return to year after year.We also would have appreciated a few extra hospitality touches. We've become accustomed to vacation rentals providing a small starter supply of coffee or tea, and it would have been nice to have that available upon arrival. A few basic toiletries would have been a nice addition as well, although that certainly wasn't a deal breaker.Overall, we had a wonderful vacation and would definitely recommend Paradise Palms to anyone looking for a clean, quiet, family-friendly place to stay in Gulf Shores.