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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

12 bedrooms14 bathroomsSleeps 44567 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Orange Beach, AL
  • Place, Orange Beach Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Perdido Beach Boulevard
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the area

Orange Beach

This holiday home places you steps from Orange Beach Beaches and within a 10-minute stroll of Gulf State Park. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .Home features free WiFi, 14 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a Smart TV are also available. .This beach holiday home offers barbecues and a lift. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Orange Beach holiday home include Gulf Shores Beach and Perdido Key Beach.

What's nearby

  • Orange Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Romar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulf State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Perdido Beach Boulevard - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Orange Beach Welcome Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 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
  • ‪Tee Off At The Wharf - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Doc's Seafood & Steaks - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 12 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 14 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 6,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Emerald. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More.?

Yep, The Emerald. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More. is on Orange Beach Beaches, which travelers give top marks. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing. You can also find motor boats.

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

The Emerald. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More. has a heated pool and a communal pool.

What luxury perks are available at The Emerald. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More.?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.

Is there a private hot tub at The Emerald. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More.?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Emerald. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More.?

No, The Emerald. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Emerald. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More.?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean home. Excellent hosts, quick responses and so nice! Everything was set up nicely on each floor. Private pool was clean with plenty of seating. Also there is a nice community pool. Easy walk to beach! Love our stay and will do it again!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

susans S.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was great for our large family and we would book again. On the beach and has a small pool. Internet was a problem since some needed to work and had to go to Starbucks to get connected. Management responded quickly to our inquiries.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Beach Vacation

Our house had 12 bedrooms and our 23 family could spread out. Very attractive house with large deck including a pool.Younger kids lived in the pool when not at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa w., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visit

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

8/10 Good

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alicia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Vacation!

We were a family of 17--all adults. Everyone had their own room/bath which was wonderful! 1/2 baths on every floor, too! The great room on the main floor was perfect for our meals that we cooked and loved the big, long table where everyone could enjoy their meals together. Location is spectacular! Looking out at the pool and beach was wonderful. The kitchen was well stocked with everything that you would need including plates and utensils. Anyone looking for the perfect beach getaway should book the Emerald!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie S., Fredonia, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach/Perfect Home

We had a fantastic family/friend vacation in this beautiful gated community. Communication between the owners and Southern Beach Rental Agency was seamless. It was extremely hot the week we stayed. We did have issues with the ice makers not keeping up, but we have 40 people in and out. It took one simple text to SBR and they had someone over in an hour to take a look. We had family from out of the country with us and they ended up staying an extra day, which prompted us to want to say with them. I called the owners to see if we could extend the time and late check out. Lucky for us the rental was open and the owners helped us out so we were able to spend another day and a half with family. Great experience! Can't wait to plan another trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Rosaleah B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location

House was comfortable. Nice location, easy access to groceries, restaurants, etc. Floors, especially carpets were not very clean, a number of ceiling lights were out. Ice machines were not working. Property management was quick to respond and resolve issues but kitchen towels we requested never came.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Big D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottages at Romar- Emerald

Beautiful home.....great location on the beach. The house can accommodate 40 people but we had 28 with adults and kids. The house has a great layout, 3 living rooms for people to spread out, bedrooms with bunks and king size beds. The pool and deck provide nice activity area and views. Great place to vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Emerald is a lovely home that fit our needs perfectly.

We had a large group of 18, ages 2 to 66! This home fit us perfectly. We had bedrooms to spare! The private pool was a huge hit as well as the beautiful community pool directly across the street! The kitchen was very well equipped with everything we needed. Very comfortable beds!! Extremely good communication with the host. Always got right back with us if we had a question. Fantastic location close to everything you could possibly need! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny T., Herriman, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Beach Home

Wonderful beach home! We stayed here to celebrate our parents 60th wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint. The home was even better than I had expected. Very clean, great location and plenty of space. Quick responses from the management team and owner. If you are considering this home book it, you will not be disappointed. The only thing I wish was different is that we would have stayed longer! We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip, Great house!

This property was amazing! The kitchen was well stocked, plenty of space to spread out. We really enjoyed the deck and the beach. The property management company was very friendly and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynette K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

This home fit us very well! The pictures do not do it justice. We had 10 kids ages 5 to 16 and 15 adults with plenty of room to spare. The kitchen is amazing with 2 refrigerators, 2 microwaves 3 dishwashers, an island with a sink, built in ice maker. Plenty of seating for everyone at the tables. We were there for 8 nights, made many meals and had what we needed. The 8 king suites with everyone having their own bathroom worked great. Laundry, fridge and ice maker on each level. The 4 jack and jill bunk bedrooms worked perfectly for my grandkids. I am so happy my son found this home and we were able to create so many awesome memories at an area we never knew existed. And I have been to many beaches but never have I walked so much on the softest sugar sand right out the door! We will definitely come back! Thank you for such an amazing vacation! Lynette
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karyn B., Murfreesboro, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Property! Perfect for a large group In every way! The views from the deck are panoramic!

Perfect for a large family gathering, family reunion, friend’s reunion, girls trip, or youth group retreat! We enjoyed our stay so much and the property is well appointed in every way!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House!

Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding Property & Hosts

The Emerald is truly a gem. We'll be back...
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gatlinburg Group

The house and beach were beautiful. The house exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris N., Cincinnati Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved the house.

Everything was excellent except for the kitchen. Could have used instructions on oven/stove. No way there was enough for 44 people to eat there. Had to call for more cups. 1 dish towels is not enough for that kitchen and the cooking utensils were minimal. Pots were great but lacked baking dishes (13x9). Bedroom were wonderful, deck great. Would suggest markings the steps better. Easy not to see, all same color. Would stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022