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12 bedrooms14 bathroomsSleeps 446100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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Orange Beach, AL
Orange Beach Beaches
Place, Orange Beach Beaches
1 min walk
Gulf State Park
Place, Gulf State Park
5 min walk
Perdido Beach Boulevard
Place, Perdido Beach Boulevard
8 min walk
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
58 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!
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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.
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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
Frequently asked questions
Is The Emerald. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Emerald. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More.?
As of 1 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Emerald. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More. on 9 May, 2026 start from S$2,667, 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.
How much is parking at The Emerald. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More.?
On-site parking is available at the 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
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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!
Katey C.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2025
🤗 Yay! Thank you so much Katey for staying in our home and for taking a moment to share your ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Star experience with us! Really appreciate it! Reach out with ANY suggestions for Emerald, or for our communications and support, even just wish list items for that return trip you mentioned maybe doing! Would love to hear from you all! 🥰 Speaking of the return.... Emerald books super early, think a year or more in advance, especially for peak seasons... so let's get that return on the books before its too late! 😉 Thanks again! See you next year! 🙏
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.
susans S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert R.
15 Aug, 2025
Great week!
It was a great week and the house was perfect for us. No suggestions, it was all great. Not sure when we will all be able to get together again, but we would love to come back!
Robert R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anita C.
4 Aug, 2025
Emerald
Everything was perfect. The house was amazing, it was exactly what we needed.
Thank you so much! I'd be happy to host your gathering again next year. Just reach out. Ditto if you have a smaller group needing a little beach time in between, as I do have a couple smaller options! Thanks again Kimberly! Rick
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.
Joseph M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2025
😎😎😎 Fantastic! Thank you so much Joe! Glad you and the entire family had a wonderful time, loved our home, and are ready to come back! Reach out when ready to lock that in since Emerald books more than a year out--in fact as of August 2025, most of summer 2026... gone! Thanks again! 🙏
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.
Jill J.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2024
🥰 Wonderful!!! Thank you so much for the kind words about our Emerald. We really appreciate you choosing to stay in our home, and sharing the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (and then some) experience! Any suggestions? Ready to come back? DM us anytime! Thanks again Jill! 🙏
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!
Karyn B.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Yay! So happy to hear you all had a fantastic time in our home for Thanksgiving! Hope you can make it an annual affair! Reach out if you have any suggestions at all or want to lock in the return! Turkey week, summer and other holidays go way way in advance. Thanks again Karyn! Rick
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ann C.
19 Jun, 2025
Wonderful
We had a wonderful time at The Emerald this year. The weather was great and the house was, as always, very comfortable for our large group! Booked it again for May 2026. Thank you and hope all is well with your family.
Ann C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Shari O.
28 Mar, 2024
Wonderful stay in Emerald
The place is fabulous and we had a wonderful time. Thank you!
Shari O.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
diana f.
9 Jan, 2024
Thanksgiving at the beach
We loved our family Thanksgiving in your Orange Beach Home! Treasured memories made, your home was perfect.
diana f.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David M.
9 Jan, 2024
Wonderful annual family vacation
We had a great stay in Emerald and also Sapphire. We come each year with our large family and had another wonderful trip! Thank you for having us!
David M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
john d.
9 Jan, 2024
Great house!
We are looking forward to coming back next year. It's a great house!
john d.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Chris H.
9 Jan, 2024
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.
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.
Sarah A.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb, 2024
Thanks Sarah! 😎😎😎
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sam W.
19 Jul, 2024
We had another great week at Sapphire and Emerald, thank you.
We had another great week at Sapphire and Emerald, thank you.
Sam W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bruce B.
9 Jan, 2024
We love the house
We love the house. Coming back next year!
Bruce B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dave H.
9 Jan, 2024
Great place for our annual New years trip!
Perfect location. Lots of space. Well stocked kitchen and plenty of seating for everyone. Love the views! What better way to ring in the New Year!
Dave H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David M.
9 Jan, 2024
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!
Nice property. Responsive, helpful staff to address minor issues as they arose.
Richard H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2024
😎 Awesome! Thank you so much for the super nice review of Emerald. I am so glad you all had a fantastic time, and that Bama Beach Houses was super responsive too! Reach out if you have any suggestions, or when ready to lock in a return! Thanks again! 🙏
The house and beach were beautiful. The house exceeded our expectations.
Steve M.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2023
Awesome! Thanks Steve! Exceeding expectations is what we aim for, even in a fantabulistic place like Emerald! :-) Reach out if you have any suggestions whatsoever, or when ready to lock in the return... but don't wait too long... Emerald and its siblings Sapphire and Diamond, lease really early for the busy summer and the holidays! Thanks again! Rick
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.
Alicia W.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb, 2024
Thanks Alicia! Glad you all had a wonderful Christmas at our Emerald home. Reach out directly to me anytime, and especially when ready to lock in the next year! Thanks again! Rick
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.
Laurie O.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2024
Thanks Laurie! Glad you all had a super time at our Emerald! Really appreciate the warm fuzzies. Pls don't hesitate to DM me if you have suggestions or when ready to lock in the return trip. More game time... beach time... chill time! :-)
About the host
Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy
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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