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Wow. Nice wading pool on the deck, plus a zero-entry community pool. You so wish you were here, right?!
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
12 bedrooms14 bathroomsSleeps 44566.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Orange Beach, AL
  • Orange Beach Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Adventure Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Wharf
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

12 bedrooms (sleeps 44)

Emerald 2nd Flr NE BR

1 King Bed

Emerald 2nd Flr NW BR

1 King Bed

Emerald 3rd Flr Middle N BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

Emerald 3rd Flr Middle S BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

Emerald 3rd Flr NE BR

1 King Bed

Emerald 3rd Flr NW BR

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Emerald 3rd Flr SW BR

1 King Bed

Emerald 4th Flr Middle N BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

Emerald 4th Flr Middle S BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

Emerald 4th Flr NE BR

1 King Bed

Emerald 4th Flr NW BR

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Emerald 4th Flr SW BR

1 King Bed

14 bathrooms

Emerald 2nd Flr NE BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Emerald 2nd Flr NW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Emerald 3rd Flr Bonus Room Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Emerald 3rd Flr Hallway Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Emerald 3rd Flr Hollywood Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Emerald 3rd Flr NE BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Emerald 3rd Flr NW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Emerald 3rd Flr SW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Emerald 4th Flr Bonus Room Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Emerald 4th Flr Hallway Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Emerald 4th Flr Hollywood Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Emerald 4th Flr NE BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Emerald 4th Flr NW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Emerald 4th Flr SW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

The Emerald. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More.

Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a per night surcharge and must be for length of stay (this is based on market pricing for propane gas, and can change at any time, both up and down, until added to a reservation). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a week before check in so we can get it on before you arrive.

Summer 2023 is long gone. How about Fall or Winter? And definitely not too early for 2024! Its filling up fast too: 5 weeks gone already!

Check out the 3D tour too! All new art as of this year!

The Emerald at the Cottages at Romar
23150 Perdido Beach #9

12BR 14BA Incredibly upscale beachfront home. Private & Community Pools. Elevator. Icemakers and fridges, all floors. Wow!

These homes are always full. We own Sapphire, right next door, 12BR, same layout. More of...more! Get two. 24 bedrooms. Why not?! Diamond (10BR) too. Side x side x side! Both were fully booked last summer and all the major holidays. Act quick! 

Emerald is a 12 bedroom family-friendly luxury beach home located directly on the beach in an exclusive, gated community with zero-entry pools. Handicapped accessible features. Elevators. Community firepit. The perfect vacation home for large groups, or small ones that like lots of space!

WIFI/Internet? You Bet! I recently installed a multinode Eero network. Mesh networking is the way to go for coverage in and around the house. Poolside to upper bedrooms, there's signal to be had! 

There are 3 beach side living rooms, one on each floor, in this home. Need a beverage? There are wet bars with mini-fridges and stand-alone ice-makers in the second and third floor living rooms so you can save yourself the trip down the stairs (or elevator!). Each floor also has its own washer and dryer because when you are on vacation why would you want to carry your clothes up and down the stairs (or in the elevator) more than you absolutely have to!?

Sleeps 44 as follows: 

2nd Flr NE BR: King
2nd Flr NW BR: King
3rd Flr Middle N BR: 2 Triple Bunks (Twin over Full)
3rd Flr Middle S BR: 2 Triple Bunks (Twin over Full)
3rd Flr NE BR: King
3rd Flr NW BR: King + Bunk Bed (Twin over Twin)
3rd Flr SW BR: King
4th Flr Middle N BR: Triple Bunks (Twin over Full)
4th Flr Middle S BR: Triple Bunks (Twin over Full)
4th Flr NE BR: King
4th Flr NW BR: King + Bunk Bed (Twin over Twin)
4th Flr SW BR: King

In addition to the community pool, Emerald at the Cottages at Romar also has its own private, elevated dipping pool at living room level. Sit in your living room, watch your kids play in the pool outside, how cool is that!? Or enjoy that beverage overlooking the gulf!

And if 12 bedrooms is just a little too big for you, check out Diamond, a 10 bedroom home right next door, or any of our other wonderful family-owned homes. Emerald and Sapphire are identical 12 BR units, so if you want to sleep up to 88, well, that’d do it! Or over 115 in all 3! 

Please note that the Cottages at Romar neighborhood association has determined that no weddings or special events may be hosted in the property. This is applicable to our Jewels by the Sea. However, although you cannot host weddings or special events at the Diamond, Emerald, or Sapphire, you certainly can stay there during your trip and enjoy these large homes, their luxury, and the terrific neighborhood amenities.

You’ll love staying at the Emerald at the Cottages at Romar. You’ll wish you never had to go home. If you don’t book early, you’ll stop by wishing you could be here.

We have a number of smaller places as well, and also bigger: like taking 2 sides of a very nice duplex to get 20 (twenty!) bedrooms.

Ask. We'll help find the perfect place no matter what your vacation hopes, dreams, and desires may be!

Since we have a higher proportion of guests recently who are new to vacation homes, I wanted to mention a few things that may be new to guests who normally stay in hotels or resorts rather than a private home so they are not surprised. As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, except where specifically noted, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.

That’s it! We think you’ll haver a great stay in our home. Reach out and let us know how we can help!

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.
Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.
Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.

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You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Orange Beach

Located in Orange Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches. The Park at OWA and Adventure Island are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Orange Beach, AL

What's nearby

  • Orange Beach Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Orange Beach Welcome Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Adventure Island - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • The Wharf - 12 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Villaggio Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Southern Grind Coffee House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ginny Lane Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Doc S Seafood - S - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Island Time Daiquiri Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Emerald. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Emerald. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Emerald. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Emerald. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Emerald. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Orange Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Orange Beach Beaches and Gulf State Park. Romar Beach and Rosemary Dunes Trailhead are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Wonderful

Happy New Year Rick! Everything was wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed your beautiful home. There were no issues and as before, we had more than enough room for our ladies. Thanks for allowing us to make your home our weekend getaway. Have a blessed New Year![Awesome! 🙏 Thanks so much Mary for taking a moment to reply. I appreciate the warm fuzzies at the end of the holiday season (and any other time of year of course!), and am so glad you all had a fabulous time again! 👍]
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10/10 Excellent

Clay T.

Incredible!!!

Emerald was incredible. The house was perfect to fit us all and the weather was made it all the better. I'm hoping we can all make it happen again! [😃 Awesome! So happy you all had a wonderful... incredible!... time at Emerald. Appreciate the warm fuzzies for our home and the mgt co. Let's get the return locked in ASAP since Emerald often books a year or more in advance! Thanks again! Best wishes to you and your whole crew! 🙏]

10/10 Excellent

teresa w.

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

65th bday celebration

I can't say enough positive - it was a fabulous vaca!!! The communications in advance were wonderful - clear - no surprises - the location is superior. So easy to be there. Clean - perfect for a large group - all ages. Thank you thank you to the whole team. Loved Orange Beach. Instacart was amazing plus easy access to quick grocery trips - fun restaurants. Safe, comfortable. We'll be back!!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

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

Family vacation

Absolutely lovely as advertised! Clean and a great location. Plenty of room plus some for all of us. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke L.

Everything was perfect as always!

Stayed in all 3 big cottages. Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire. Everything was perfect as always! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Great Experience

Everything was Great! We had an issue with the stove. Within 3 hrs. a maintenance person arrived and fix it. Unfortunately, the fix didn't work. Once we reported the problem, they advised a replacement stove would be installed the next day, and they did. Our family has been booking houses every summer for the last 15 years. This was the best in resolving maint issues
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Wonderful accommodations

Our family of 16 recently stayed at the Emerald and we were blown away with the beautiful home and everything it has to offer. Right away we noticed the cleanliness, the abundance of everything needed (3 refrigerators, 3 dishwashers, washers and dryers, kitchen areas on upper levels), dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, and comfortable and inviting furniture. Our family of 16 included 8 adults and 8 children … we had plenty of room to spread out and not get in anyone’s way! On the top 2 floors were sitting areas, which included a bathroom, that allowed one to get away to read or just look out at the ocean view. A sliding glass door gave access to a balcony, if you desired to be outside. We spent lots of time on the porch, which included many places where the adults could sit as the smaller kids enjoyed the pool. We also took advantage of the community pool when we were not at the beach. A large pool with different depths … averaging from walking into the pool to 6’. Did we have any cons? Absolutely NOT! Don’t hesitate. Book this beautiful home … you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Visit

Nice property. Responsive, helpful staff to address minor issues as they arose.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

We had another great week at Sapphire and Emerald, thank you.

We had another great week at Sapphire and Emerald, thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

David F.

Excellent Week

We're recovering from an excellent week. The accommodations were excellent and our family was very comfortable! We had amazing weather and even spotted a few pods of dolphins through the week. I certainly was dreading going back to work today instead of waking up at the beach! Looking forward to next year already! Thank you! [Yay! Thanks Dave! So happy to hear everything was perfect for you all again this year, and that you already locked in next summer! Don't hesitate to shoot us a note if you have ANY suggestions, or need anything whatsoever. Thanks again!]

8/10 Good

Laura M.

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

Class Trip

great place and loved the area. kitchen did not have all the stuff we needed for a group of 42. it had nothing: dish towels, dish rags, only one crockpot, no large bowls for serving, etc.. we had to go buy a broom and mop because we e couldn’t find anything
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie O.

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

Perfect house for a large group

This was the perfect location and perfect house for a large group. Each floor has a separate living room area which was fantastic. Groups could separate for games/movies/etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shari O.

Wonderful stay in Emerald

The place is fabulous and we had a wonderful time. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Alicia W.

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

Christmas family getaway

Everything was great. The house was clean and ready for us to occupy. There was plenty of space for everyone to enjoy comfortably and the view was incredible. We would definitely stay here again. The staff was very responsive and left us a nice welcome gift.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Emerald in February

We love Emerald for our golf trip in February. Came last year. Already booked for next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Emerald

Our stay in your family's beach house was wonderful. Lovely home with plenty of room, and yes we have stayed in sapphire I think twice and also diamond. I do love jewels. The management was pleasant and helpful. We will definitely try to use your accommodations in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Loved Emerald... coming back!

Beautiful home, The Emerald. We love the house, as it accommodates our large family very nicely. This was our second year staying there and rented it again next year. Things we love: The large open living area. We gather there for every meal and for family camaraderie in the evening. The ice makers! (Some work better than others). The three large refrigerators. The elevator. We have several elderly and in-firmed people in our group that required the elevator. The proximity to the beach. The pool is wonderful and very well maintained. The washers and dryers on each floor. The air conditioners worked very nicely. Things we'd improve... We would love if you would put beds ( or at least a pullout sofa) in the two beach facing living rooms on the third and fourth floors. As living rooms, they are of no use to us. We were all well pleased with the house again!
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10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Awesome home

Emerald was wonderful for our family vacation. Amazing! We hope to be back in the future. Thank you for providing such a lovely place for us to get together.
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10/10 Excellent

Tony E.

We had a great time

Had a great time. Your place accommodated us well. Any issues we had were minor and did not negatively impact our vacation. Thanks.
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10/10 Excellent

Tricia L.

Wonderful for Christmas Trip

The house was wonderful. It was perfect for my entire family as each family had their own floor. This came in handy with kids different ages and on different schedules. My older parents also appreciated the first floor master bedroom. The directions to the house and instructions were great and had everything we needed plus some! The kitchen and living room was a great size for family meals. We did have a heating issue on the first night/Christmas Eve, but maintance came and made the repair within hours. You have a beautiful property and can't wait to come back when I can enjoy some hot sun!
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10/10 Excellent

David M., Monroe

Another great trip

We stay in two of the Cottages at Romar, usually Emerald and Diamond, every year at the start of summer! We had another wonderful trip and can't wait to return next year! We really appreciate you having us!
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10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

The house was fantastic!

The house was fantastic! Plenty of room, great layout, and tons of amenities. All of the families that joined us had a fantastic time! We would absolutely love to go back next year over spring break.
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10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

Spacious and comfortable

Our stay was awesome! The home was so spacious and comfortable, we loved the pool overlooking the beach . We had 8 families with children and the room layout worked out perfectly! The kitchen and dining room set up as well as the outdoor seating was perfect for our group of 36! All of my group have posted many pictures on Facebook and I have been referring your home to all who ask! We would definitely return. The kids even enjoyed going over to the community pool for something different to do!
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10/10 Excellent

JOANIE C.

Great stay. Wonderful house.

Our stay was great! There were a few items that I told the rental company about after our stay that I thought could use some attention but nothing that needed to be addressed during our stay. A few of the outdoor chairs had tears in the seat making them a little unsafe to sit on. Other than those couple of items the house was wonderful.

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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Instructional designer. Behavior change researcher. Father of 3. Teacher. Soccer coach. Hoosier. I'm interested in why people do the things they do, what we can do to change those things so that folks live happier and healthier lives, and how technology can help. Plus, well, I love Gulf Shores!

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.

Because sometimes you just need a lot of really nice space for family and friends to spread out. Sadly, I have only managed to stay in my own home a handful of times because the Jewels by the Sea (Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond at the Cottages at Romar) are ALWAYS booked. I love this home, and the location. The dipping pool on the deck is great, and the community one is perfect for taking a break from the beaches!

Why they chose this property

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.

What makes this property unique

Because sometimes you just need a lot of really nice space for family and friends to spread out. Sadly, I have only managed to stay in my own home a handful of times because the Jewels by the Sea (Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond at the Cottages at Romar) are ALWAYS booked. I love this home, and the location. The dipping pool on the deck is great, and the community one is perfect for taking a break from the beaches!

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