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10 out of 10
Exceptional
12 bedrooms14 bathroomsSleeps 44566.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • 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)

2nd Flr NE BR

1 King Bed

2nd Flr NW BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr Middle N BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

3rd Flr Middle S BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

3rd Flr NE BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr NW BR

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3rd Flr SW BR

1 King Bed

4th Flr Middle N BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

4th Flr Middle S BR

2 Single Bunk Beds

4th Flr NE BR

1 King Bed

4th Flr NW BR

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

4th Flr SW BR

1 King Bed

14 bathrooms

2nd Flr NE BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Flr NW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Flr Bonus Room Bath

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Flr Hallway Bath

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Flr Hollywood Bath

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Flr NE BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Flr NW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Flr SW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

4th Flr Bonus Room Bath

Toilet · Shower only

4th Flr Hallway Bath

Toilet · Shower only

4th Flr Hollywood Bath

Toilet · Shower only

4th Flr NE BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

4th Flr NW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

4th Flr SW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

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

The Sapphire at the Cottages at Romar
23150 Perdido Beach #10

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

These homes are always full. We own Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond, all right next door to each other. Sapphire and Emerald are the identical 12BRs. More of...more! Get two. 24 bedrooms. Why not?! Diamond (10BR) too. Side x side x side! 34 bedrooms... All 3 were fully booked last summer and all the major holidays almost a year in advance, sometimes two for our repeat guests! Act quick!

Sapphire 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!

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

There are NO sleeper sofas.

POOLS -- Private Deck Pool AND Community Pool
In addition to the zero-entry community pool located right across the drive from the home, the home also has its own private, elevated dipping pool at living room level. Dipping does NOT mean itty bitty. Its a 20x12x3.5' Rectangle. 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 we added a gas pool heater to the deck pool, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 84 (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 for length of stay (gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. You may add it after booking by simply requesting the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. See our FAQ about heatable pools too.

TWO REFRIGERATORS
Two? Yes two. Because you won't want to stay somewhere without an extra fridge once you have had them. And mini-fridges in wet-bar areas on the other floors too! Plus.. 2 dishwashers.

PARKING
You can park 5-6 mid to full size vehicles in front and under the home. In addition, there are multiple overflow parking areas in the Cottages neighborhood, conveniently located nearby, not miles away!

WIFI/INTERNET? YOU BET!
YES! We have an awesome Eero multi-node mesh network fed by fiber optic for up to 1GB speeds (and we typically see 750+ in real world line speed tests at the home) to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

ELEVATOR? YES!
Sapphire has a residential elevator. This can be super helpful. The elevator entry, for those who might need to know for wheelchair and similar assistance, is 33".

Of note, the main level bedroom's bathroom has a zero-entry (no lip) shower with a 38" opening.

Please be mindful that elevators in homes are NOT commercial elevators like in hotels and so on. These are small elevators more akin to what you find in other countries and in big city apartments. They are not meant for kids running around, in and out of them, and using them for games. 🙂 So do not be surprised if something happens. Most commonly, a door is left open, or people walking into and out of them a bunch of times (which can cause them to lock out). For more info about the elevators, and some solutions to common problems, check out our FAQ about our beach home elevators.

TWO OTHER COTTAGES RIGHT NEXT DOOR
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 would 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.

GRILL
Yes. There is a direct-plumbed gas grill for your use.

SOAPS, PAPER and BEACH TOWELS, COFFEE ETC ETC
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!). All bed linens and bath towels are provided (bath towels, we provide 1.25* the MAX Guests (not however many you reported). That's a lot, like more than 55 for 44 people; however, if you plan to 'pack the house' AND expect to use more than one towel per person, then may want to bring some more. You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Also also... all our homes have both drip coffee makers and Keurigs as well.

You ll love staying at the Sapphire 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!

Diamond https://vrbo.com/2024304 10BR
Emerald https://vrbo.com/1639560 12BR
Sapphire https://www.vrbo.com/1991971 12BR

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy
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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.

Important information

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. While the natural beauty of Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. 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 - 1.0 km
  • Adventure Island - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • The Wharf - 12 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Villaggio Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Southern Grind Coffee House - ‬12 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 Sapphire. 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 Sapphire. 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 Sapphire. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Nestled on the beach, this Orange Beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Orange Beach Beaches and Gulf State Park. Romar Beach and Perdido Beach Boulevard are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Allison F.

Sapphire was amazing!

Our stay was amazing! The home was well kept and the management company was excellent! I have never had a company take such good care of checking in daily. The little perks like them coming out to take the trash out to the road for us was great! It's the little things and they did an awesome job!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donald G.

Great house for reunion

We enjoyed staying at Sapphire (and Emerald several years earlier). It was a fun week with 34 of us there most of the week. It is a great house.

8/10 Good

Nick L.

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

Very nice

Had a wonderful family reunion time in this place. Served us well. Very nice, spacious and functional place. Basic supplies for starters were available but not much more. Would be helpful if items like spices were available, even if previous guests would leave them behind for the next guests to use. The elevator could have used a cleaning. We would sure stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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

Office girls reward trip

Property well laid out and would definitely rent again for large group. Lots of dishwashers and fridges. Sleeps 44 so my group had room to spread out and each do their own thing or get together when wanted to
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 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! [Yay! Thanks Brooke. Glad you all had another wonderful trip to Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire! See you next year!]
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10/10 Excellent

Kay N.

Another great year at Sapphire

We had a great time. Miss it already, and everyone is looking forward to next year. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Another wonderful stay at Sapphire

We had another wonderful family beach vacation in your home! We have thoroughly enjoyed coming to this house for several years, but the family wants to do a Smoky Mountain trip next year, so we will not be making a reservation at this time. Thanks & have a great rest of the summer!
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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.

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

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

great for family vacation

Our family consists of 5 families with 18 people ranging from age 3 to 83 . While we didn't really need all 12 bedrooms, we made use of all of them. The house is in a great location and well equipped. The elevator came in very handy for our elderly family members. I would highly recommend it to anyone with a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Wonderful return trip to Sapphire

We have returned from our week at The Sapphire, and again it was great! Your team was on top of everything and were always professional! We had a plumbing problem on the third floor Friday and they got right on it. Plumbers had to be called and they were there within 2 hours! Baby wipes were the problem.... I will be willing to pay, whatever you think is fair for the plumber's work! You have been good to my family and me, and we are looking forward to next year already!

8/10 Good

Tiffany D.

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

Awesome beach house!

The house and community were amazing! The community pool was great for the little ones. Communication with the property management was easy and they were very quick in responding. Overall we had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystalyn S.

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

5⭐️

We rented this for spring break. We had 8 families, 24 bodies total and we have plenty of room. The house was everything and more! The view. ❤️The house🙌. The location⭐️We will be back. We loved it and we even contacted the owners/rental company to extend our stay. Great house! Book it ✔️
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

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

Spring Break 2024

We loved this property! Next time we have a large group, we will definitely book again! Best accommodations we have had!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Sapphire

Your house has become an icon in the vacation annals of my family. It is something that will continue to bring my family together and will continue to be a source of joy to us. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

Sapphire was perfect!

For my 40th birthday, which fell on Good Friday, all I wanted was to wake up in my favorite place with my favorite people. That I did! I took the opportunity with the long Easter weekend to capitalize on my wish! My family along with some of our dearest friends and their families came and celebrated over the long weekend. The house was perfect! The kids enjoyed all bunking together in the bunk rooms and the adults enjoyed private rooms. :) My sister and brother-in-law made the most amazing birthday dinner for all 36 of us and it was the perfect place to gather and celebrate together. My husband is a musician, so he rented a keyboard and on Easter morning, we gathered on the deck (wrapped in blankets!) for our own Easter service where he led us in worship and another friend read the scripture and liturgy. We followed by lunch and an Easter egg hunt on the beach. It was an absolute dream. One of my friend's daughter asked if we could come again for my 40th and one month birthday. LOL. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Favorite house yet

Overall we truly enjoyed the house, which is obvious since we already rebooked it for next year! This was our 6th year to host this beach trip, and everyone said it was by far their favorite house yet. Honestly I can see our annual trip growing to a place of needing to book both Sapphire and Emerald for the same dates. Maybe even diamond as well, in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Kay N.

It was great. Will book every year!

It was wonderful that everyone could be so close together and walk to the other houses. We have been doing this vacation Labor Day weekend for over 20 years. I appreciate that your company worked with me as far as making payments. I just retired from owning a business and I understand preferring paying by check because of fees. I will continue to book this house every year since it seems to be a perfect location for us.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris N., Cincinnati Ohio

A wonderful time again

We had a wonderful time again. The week was enjoyed by all. Thank you for your perfect house for a relaxing vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

charles e.

Another great trip to Sapphire

Looking forward to next year already!
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Wonderful vacation!

We had a wonderful vacation in your home. It has been the best house to fit our huge family so far. There are 41 of us and that is immediate, not extended. Every place we have stayed before was missing something(fridge, ice makers...) or was broke. Your house provided what was pictured. Thanks again!
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny O.

Wonderful!

The house was wonderful!
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10/10 Excellent

Carey H.

Everything was great!

Everything was great! The house is in great shape and we really enjoyed ourselves. You've always been super helpful and the house has been amazing.
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10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

Annual golf trip

Stay here for summer with the family, and nice bonus trip for the guys in spring. Great times!
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10/10 Excellent

Ronnie C.

Everyone enjoyed the house, pool and the location.

The house is great. Management Company was extremely nice, very responsive and easy to work with. Everyone enjoyed the house, pool and the location.
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Loved Emerald and Sapphire!

Our alumnae group enjoyed our time again in Sapphire and Emerald at The Cottages at Romar...What fabulous houses!

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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