Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Gulf Highlands, a neighbourhood in Gulf Shores. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fort Morgan, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf State Park. Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Fort Morgan Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Bon Secour Bay - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 15 min drive - 23.4 km
Getting around
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Sassy Bass - 4 min drive
Jesse’s On The Bay - 3 min drive
The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - 19 min walk
Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - 6 min drive
Coast @ The Beach Club - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Gems by the Sea~ 3BR/2BA beautiful beach house! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Gems by the Sea~ 3BR/2BA beautiful beach house!?
As of 9 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gems by the Sea~ 3BR/2BA beautiful beach house! on 1 Mar, 2027 start from S$2,461, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Gems by the Sea~ 3BR/2BA beautiful beach house! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Gems by the Sea~ 3BR/2BA beautiful beach house!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gems by the Sea~ 3BR/2BA beautiful beach house!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gems by the Sea~ 3BR/2BA beautiful beach house!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gems by the Sea~ 3BR/2BA beautiful beach house! located?
Located in Gulf Highlands, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan Beach. Bon Secour Bay and Edith Hammock are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The location was absolutely perfect! The best vacation my family has ever had!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2026
Reviews are an important part of what we do, and we appreciate your taking time to leave us a one!
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation, and we hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Meghan M.
8 Jul, 2024
Great beach vacay stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great week and very comfortable stay. Plenty of room for the 4 of us. The house was clean, ac worked well, enjoyed the golf cart.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2024
Thank you very much for this great review! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us! We appreciate you and cannot wait to see you again soon!
Thank you,
Martinique on The Gulf - Aronov Resort Management.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alison L.
11 Apr, 2018
Loved it
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great house - bright and cheerful! Two golf carts was a wonderful convenience also.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
We are so happy to know that you loved Gems. We hope you visit us again soon!
-MQ Staff
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
17 Aug, 2026
Gems by the. Sea
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Well issues started when we arrived at the house. Received email saying the dishwasher door wouldn’t close send repair person Monday. Will list them.1. Air conditioner thermostat was set on 75, was 78 in house. Called them said would get someone next day to check. Over night it would go down to 72! They couldn’t fine and think wrong. Said would get air conditioner person to come out it was Tuesday I think. He said was old. Called office Nina said it was hot and humid and pretty much said live with it. Was around 76 in beach house every day. 2. Sewage was flowing on left side of house .3. Dishwasher was fixed we thought but smelled bad and didn’t clean dishes.4. Exhaust fan didn’t work it bathroom. And cover fell off. On one.5. Refrigerator temp was 13 in freezer and 43 inside unit when we got there.We been there many years and never had this many issues! I know you all will not follow up this and office lady didn’t seem to care.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Kansasville, Wi
1 Apr, 2024
Gems by the Sea: Last week of March 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was as lovely as ever. We've been coming off-and-on for 20 years. It's my absolute happy place. The house was great. Only one thing I'd change - a slightly wider driveway, making entry and exit with the golf cart easier. But otherwise, our experience and the house couldn't have been better
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2024
Thank you for your review of Martinique! We appreciate your feedback! Your concerns have been addressed to the proper managers. We look forward to having you stay with us again in the future!
Thank you,
Martinique on The Gulf - Aronov Resort Management.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
22 Jun, 2026
Great house
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was great. Distance to the beach was as expected. A little difficult having to move a car anytime we wanted to get the golf cart in or out of the garage.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2026
Thank you very much for this great review! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us! We appreciate you and cannot wait to see you again soon!
Thank you,
Martinique on The Gulf - Aronov Resort Management.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Trisha M.
9 Aug, 2022
Pleasant week
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was the first time at Gems by the Sea but second visit to Martinique. We love Martinique. We were pleasantly surprised with Gems by the Sea specifically the fact that the main living areas had been repainted and new furniture/decorations were updated. We loved the porch area and the two golf carts. The house is approximately 1/2 mile from the beach so the carts were perfect for getting to/from the beach. Nice decor throughout house; kitchen well stocked; many beach toys/utensils There were a couple of things that need to be addressed. The house was not really clean upon our arrival. There was noticeable hair, dirt, dust, and sand on the floors. Guest bathroom needed recleaning. The carpets in the bedrooms was very worn and dirty. Replacing the carpet with a different flooring would improve the cleanliness as well as decor of the house. Parking was an issue. We had a suburban and a tahoe and fitting the two vehicles in the allotted area was difficult. Bikes were a nice touch but bikes had issues with the chain on one bike and the tire on the other bike. Maintenance was contacted but the man stated that it would be a week or so before it could be fixed.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the feedback. We are working to have these issues resolved. Thank you, Martinique- Aronov Resort Management.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mike S.
2 Aug, 2022
Our Visit to Gems by the Sea
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Nice house with everything one needs.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the great review! We love it when our guests have a good time! Hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 Jun, 2022
Amazing
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great trip. The house was awesome. The two good carts were a bonus.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the review! :)
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kathy H.
3 May, 2022
relaxing!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
WE had a great time.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thanks for the great review!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
beth D.
11 Apr, 2022
Second time at Gems by the Sea
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful spot with plenty to do onsite. Will stay here again. This house if our favorite and they made some recent updates to furniture and TV's.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the review! So glad you enjoyed your time at the beach!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Saint Charles, MO
24 Mar, 2022
Definitely a Gem!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
2022 was our 2nd visit to Gems by the Sea! It’s the perfect house for our family. We enjoy the open space and short walk or golf cart ride to the pool or beach. Lots of fun amenities like outdoor gas grill, screened in porch etc. We will continue to rent this property during our Fort Morgan trips for years to come.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the great review!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
24 Aug, 2021
Great time
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great time and the weather turned out great. Only problem was the parking rules ! We left golf cart in sand in front of house until we could move the cars. Guard knocked on door giving us a warning! Said next time ticket.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
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From a partner site
8/10 Good
anna t.
12 Jul, 2021
Gems by The Sea
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed our time at Gems by the Sea. Beautiful house. Two golf carts were great to have. Plenty of chairs, toys if you needed them for the beach.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the great review! We hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bud B.
5 Jul, 2021
Great House
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Everything was perfect.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the review! We are glad you enjoyed your trip!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Laura D.
25 May, 2021
A Real Gem
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved our stay. The house was beautifully decorated and the house was perfectly set up for our family. Only 2 minor issues, which would not sway from staying here, one of the golf carts was in need of repairs, we could not really use it, and the other small issue, for a family of 6 two rolls of toilet paper did not go far. Overall this was a great vacation and would stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the review!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sue B.
21 Nov, 2020
Thanksgiving at Martinique on the Gulf
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We originally had a five bedroom house, but because of the hurricane, eventually switched to two single homes. Both were well appointed and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.I have one complaint. Having checked several times to be sure there would be no construction in the two houses we eventually rented, upon arrival we realized that the screened in porch and one of the properties did not have a door and desperately needed screens. We stayed there for days before this was completed, while having workmen there while we were there.Having inquired several times to be certain that this would happen, I was very disappointed. Since we are trying to stay outside and keep germs at a limit, the use of this porch became very important. There is also a large piece of equipment left on the porch which meant the young ones couldn’t even go out there at all. No compensation whatsoever was offered. Disappointing
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. Your comments are valuable to us as we are always looking to improve!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kalli D.
18 Jul, 2020
Awesome stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Awesome stay at Gems By The Sea. It was perfect four the five of us but could have easily slept 7. Our family has been coming to the Martinique for over 15 years and it is always the picture perfect getaway. The home was super cozy and the beds were very comfortable. Fully stocked kitchen and two golf carts were an added bonus. The screened in patio was perfect to enjoy a cup of coffee during the rainstorms we had from hurricane Hannah. As always the grounds were pristine and all the beautiful foliage makes you feel like you are in a tropical paradise. We felt safe with the covid 19 precautions in place even at the pools. More wonderful memories were made!
Very nice 3 bedroom home, nicely decorated and very clean. Had a great week with my son, daughter in law and 3 children ages 7, 3 and 2. Martinique on the Gulf is a great location with beach and pool access!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your positive feedback and we are very glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again at Martinique on the Gulf in the future.
Management
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Janette N.
15 Feb, 2020
returning guest
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Lovely, well decorated and supplied home
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your comments. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
5 Oct, 2019
Gems by the Sea
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your comments. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John P.
15 Sept, 2019
Excellent
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Have stayed at Martinique before, always a great experience. Home was nice, well furnished, roomy and like the description.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your comments. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Don M.
27 Jul, 2019
1st Alabama beach trip
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great place for the whole family.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your comments. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
grace m.
20 Jul, 2019
Family reunion
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have rented Gems by the Sea many times. It's perfect for us. It's a beautiful single story home and perfect size. When we walk thru the door we feel like we are at home. We love alot of tge updates to the kit hen and also the curtains and accessories are beautifully done. Addition of appliances in kitchen a great addition. The one major thing I would replace carpet with in the bedrooms is hardwood floors.I think it would put it over the top gorgeous.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your comments. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cindy L.
29 Jun, 2019
Home away from Home
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It's always very quiet and so relaxing to get away from the every day hustle and bustle. And close enough to the tourist things and sights that you can still experience that as well.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your comments. We look forward to seeing you again soon!