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Sara’s Saving Grace | Spacious 3BR Beach Home w/ Porch & Golf Cart | Sleeps 8

Sara's Saving Grace - View of open living room

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Indoor pool
Hot tub on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning

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Gulf Shores, AL

Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Fort Morgan Beach
‪11 min walk‬
Place, Gulf Shores Beach
‪15 min drive‬
Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Sara’s Saving Grace | Spacious 3BR Beach Home w/ Porch & Golf Cart | Sleeps 8

WELCOME TO SARA’S SAVING GRACE – A SPACIOUS, PET-FRIENDLY GULF SHORES RETREAT

TOP REASONS TO BOOK

• Spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath single-story home with over 2,000 sq. ft.

• Primary suite with king bed, walk-in closet, garden tub, separate shower, and double vanity

• Three porches including screened back porch with views of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

• Outdoor amenities include shower, charcoal grill, garage, and electric golf cart

• Close walk or bike ride to Martinique pools, beaches, fitness center, and tennis courts

QUICK-VIEW BEDDING SUMMARY

PRIMARY BEDROOM: King bed

GUEST BEDROOM 1: Queen bed

GUEST BEDROOM 2: Two bunk beds (twins)

HOME LAYOUT

FIRST FLOOR: Guest bedroom with queen bed and private bath. Primary bedroom with king bed, walk-in closet, en-suite bath with garden tub and separate shower; bunk room with two sets of bunks (twin over twin)

LIVING & DINING AREA: Open-concept living and dining space with 47" LCD TV, seating, and access to screened porch

KITCHEN: Fully appointed kitchen with breakfast counter, refrigerator with icemaker, microwave, dishwasher, and laundry area with full-size washer and dryer

OUTDOOR: Three porches, outdoor shower, charcoal grill, garage, and wildlife-view backyard

PROPERTY DETAILS

Welcome to SARA’S SAVING GRACE, formerly "Julia’s by the Sea," a beautifully updated Gulf Shores vacation rental. Sleeping up to 8 guests, this single-story home offers spacious living with 12-foot ceilings, central air, and ceiling fans throughout. The primary suite features a new Sealy king mattress, and all bedrooms are furnished with new furniture and flat-screen TVs. Relax on the screened porch overlooking the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, enjoy the large backyard, or take the electric golf cart to nearby Martinique pools, beaches, and tennis courts. Perfect for families or groups looking for comfort, convenience, and a connection to nature.

IMPORTANT NOTES

You must be 25 or older to book this property. No smoking. No parties or events. No pets are allowed at this vacation rental. Boats, trailers, and motorcycles are not allowed. Golf carts cannot be parked in the condo lot or on non-prepared surfaces (sand, landscaping, dirt, or yards). Guests are responsible for any fines incurred for violations of association rules.

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Pool
Kitchen
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 1922460vb

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

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Highlands, a neighbourhood in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf State Park. Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting.

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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Fort Morgan Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 15 min drive - 23.7 km
Fort Morgan - 17 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sassy Bass - ‬4 min drive
‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬4 min drive
‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬2 min drive
‪Tiki Bar @ The Beach Club - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sara’s Saving Grace | Spacious 3BR Beach Home w/ Porch & Golf Cart | Sleeps 8 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Sara’s Saving Grace | Spacious 3BR Beach Home w/ Porch & Golf Cart | Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sara’s Saving Grace | Spacious 3BR Beach Home w/ Porch & Golf Cart | Sleeps 8?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sara’s Saving Grace | Spacious 3BR Beach Home w/ Porch & Golf Cart | Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sara’s Saving Grace | Spacious 3BR Beach Home w/ Porch & Golf Cart | Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sara’s Saving Grace | Spacious 3BR Beach Home w/ Porch & Golf Cart | Sleeps 8 located?

Located in Gulf Highlands, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan Beach. Bon Secour Bay and Edith Hammock are also within 15 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britni B.

25 Jun, 2025

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

Beach house

The home was beautiful, clean& cert accommodating for our family size. The property manager checked in via text and was very quick on responses. Look forward to staying there again in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2025

Britni, thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad you were satisfied with your stay and hope to host you back in the future!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

9 Jul, 2025

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

Sara’s

Location was the best thing about the property. Right across from the pool. There was great communication with the rental company. But the house needed some upgrading

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Tamela S.

5 May, 2021

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

Super nice, golf cart and right on the beach, pool and all the fun activities to relax.

We'll be back.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

Verified

10/10 Excellent

cliff h.

7 Oct, 2023

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

Fall Break

Great value

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan, 2024

Thank you!! Come back and stay with us again!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

18 May, 2025

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

Lovely home

The house was very nice. Primary mattress a tad too soft and bouncy for us. When one person moved the other did too.The place was very clean except the carpets need shampooing. generalcleanshampooing

Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun, 2025

Thank you for the feedback, Janice. We will be sure to look into your concerns, but we are glad you enjoyed your stay!

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8/10 Good

A guest from Chicago, IL

19 Jun, 2024

2024 Gulf Shores

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time. Sunset has been wonderful to rent from for the fourth time in as many years. They are very responsive if you have any issues.

Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2024

Thank you, Sharon, for the great review! It is always a pleasure to have you and we look forward to your return!

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2/10 Terrible

Katie S.

25 Mar, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Don’t stay in this house!

We LOVE Martinique, but don’t stay in this house! Pick any other residence. House was dirty. Blind in the master wouldn't close. I had to change clothes in the closet. Stove top didn't work. Windows and screens had mold growing on them. Patio furniture was filthy, and paint would chip off onto your skin, if you sat on it. Ceiling fans were caked in dust. Mattresses and pillows were lumpy and uncomfortable. Bugs all over the house. Golf cart was duct taped together. Microwave was rusty. Light bulbs were burnt out. Kitchen sink faucet was broken. All the furniture was worn out. The kitchen table had a chair with no seat in it. I have picture of everything. I texted and called property manager with NO RESPONSE!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2024

We apologize if you felt this home was not on par with our cleanliness standard. We appreciate your feedback as a means to make improvements when necessary. All guest suggestions are considered for future upgrades. We would love the opportunity to host you again and provide you with a better experience.

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2/10 Terrible

Drew M.

20 Jul, 2022

Least possible service

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our vacation experience was a 1 out of 5. This house has zero beach towels, zero beach chairs, one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, one roll of paper towels, one garbage bag. That's it. They expect you to bring these items to vacation with you. There are no extra sheets or blankets for the pull out couch. There are two grills. Both are charcoal and both should be thrown away because they are in such disrepair. Don't expect to have a fun family bbq at this house. The gym needs a special access badge that was not in the house when we arrived. It took more than 24 hours to have it delivered. The wifi never worked on the trip at all. The management said they were working on too many other issues to fix our wifi. This house is nice, the "staff" was awful. To top this off, we left a cooler in the room. It is obvious that the renters shouldn't leave stuff. However, when we asked the staff, they were rude and non-responsive. They found the cooler, which I am thankful for but when I asked for a simple status update they took multiple days. Actually, it took 13 days to respond to a question for a status update. The bottom line is the location is great. The house is better than average. The staff doesn't know what good hospitality looks like. I would rent from another owner in this property, not this house.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2023

Hi Andrew! We let you know ahead of time what we provide so you remember to pack things like beach towels and beach chairs. You did not let us know you were missing linens for the sleeper sofa or we would have brought them to you. Our owner's are not required to provide grills, however, this owner has replaced their grill and we removed the old one. We brought you the gym fob as soon as we received it from the association. They do not give us extras to keep on hand so we have to pick replacements up from them. Someone did go and look at the wi-fi and we had to call a MediaCom technician who could not be there immediately. We never said we had too many issues to work on your wifi. We did find your cooler and kept you updated as we sent it, we even waived our shipping fee for you. When we stated we needed to ask housekeeping about it you immediately accused us of stealing your cooler. The other side of this is our employees are human and not machines responding, so they responded in the same manner that they were spoken to, after repeated slurs. It is not our responsibility to return left items so it is not always sent out immediately which is why it took a couple days. We're glad you enjoyed this fabulous house.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reed E.

3 Nov, 2022

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

Great place to get away

Sara's Saving Grace was a great property to stay at. The house was very clean and inviting. It's a short golf cart ride to one of 1 pools and the beach. We would stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

1 Apr, 2022

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

Great Family Experience

“It was fun”. “I loved it”. - happy kids and wife. Pool/beach/tennis all in walking distance. Tourist activities/restaurants a short drive down the road.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

16 Mar, 2022

Sara's saving grace

Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2023

Yay! Thanks, Dave, for the review! We love hearing from our guests! Come back and stay with us again!

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10/10 Excellent

Kara P.

26 Oct, 2021

Wonderful week

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: The house was extremely clean. Updated decor an open and airy feel. Martinique is a very nice neighborhood with pretty grounds. The house was about an 8 minute walk to the beach and a 3 minute golf cart ride. The beach was beautiful and clean! We had a great stay at Sara’s Saving Grace!

Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2023

Thank you, Kara, for the great review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Sara's Saving Grace! This community is beautiful, and with so much to do, you may never want to leave! Call us and let's get your vacation booked for next year!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve f.

6 Sept, 2021

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

Martinique

We love Martinique and Fort Morgan!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

1 Aug, 2021

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

Perfect vaca on the beach

The house was wonderful for our party of 6. Great access to the pools and also the beach. Only issue was with the dryer malfunctioning the last day of our trip. Very great property and will definitely visit again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

12 Jul, 2021

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

Great place!

Really nice house with everything you need to have a wonderful vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter P.

10 Jul, 2021

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

Great vacation with the family.

Great location away from the Gulf Shores traffic. Nice beach!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

28 Jun, 2021

LOVED!!!!!

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 stay. Loved everything about this house and the Martinique. Great location. The house was extremely clean. We walked in and it smelled amazing. The golf cart was so helpful with getting to and from the beach. The house had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. We will definitely be back!

Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2023

Woohoo!! This house is definitely fantastic, and you have to love the Martinique community! I am very happy you enjoyed the house and I can't wait to see you come back next time!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Davis H.

15 May, 2021

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

Beautiful house with plenty of amenities

We have been staying at a friend’s house in Martinique on the Gulf for many years. This was our first stay at a different property. It was absolutely beautiful, well located and immaculately clean. All is exactly as described. Ignore the prior reviews about the kitchen. It is well appointed with high-end appliances and has all of the cookware you would ever need. But, this part of the Gulf has incredible fresh seafood, so make sure to also get out to the MANY great restaurants within a 3 minute to 15 minute drive from this house.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

8 Apr, 2021

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

Sara’s was a great spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was better than expected — very spacious, lovely decorations, perfect location. The kids enjoyed the easy access to the heated pool and riding the golf cart to the beach. As others have said, supplies are bare bones — bring your own cleaning supplies and everything else you can think of.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

From a partner site

8/10 Good

sharon h.

29 Mar, 2021

Peaceful respite during crazy times

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: The home was immaculate and wonderfully located. A 1 minute walk to the nearest pool and a 3 minute golf cart ride to the other and the beach. BedsWerr comfortable and shower pressure amazing. Only short coming is kitchen supplies. Only 2 large and 1 small frying pan. Made cooking meals a bit trickier than expected. Grill is charcoal which prevented us from using (too much time and effort). I would highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2023

Sharon, we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review of your stay in Sara's Saving Grace. This beautiful home was just renovated because of the damage received from hurricane Sally. We're glad it was finished in time for your stay! Come on back down and stay with us again!

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10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

25 Mar, 2021

Great Location

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: This is a great home with plenty of space, a great location, and a very professional management company. Check in and check out were a breeze, the home was clean, and the description is accurate. The pictures are not up to date as some updates have been made (carpet, paint, bedding). My only disappointment was that there were no cleaning tools (broom, dust pan). There was a vacuum that was not working properly. Due to Covid I brought cleaning items (bleach, additional dish clothes & towels, sponges, dishwasher detergent, and dish soap) because I did not know what would be available. I was glad I did because there was nothing. The home was clean, but I would have liked to been able to sweep up messes. In addition the kitchen had basics only. Again, I brought items (sandwich bags, garbage bags, paper towel, napkins, paper plates, body soap, toilet paper, kleenex) not knowing what would be provided due to Covid and I needed all of the above. I would stay at this property again, and recommend it to friends. I would definitely suggest brining extra of what you use daily.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2023

Thank you, Erin, for the detailed review of this lovely home! This home had to be completely redone due to hurricane Sally damage, thus the outdated pictures. But, hopefully, it was a pleasant surprise! I apologize for the missing supplies. We do include in the rental contract what items are supplied along with suggestions on what our guests may want to bring. We would have gladly brought a broom and dustpan to you! I hope you are already planning your next trip back to our beautiful beaches!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann S.

8 Sept, 2020

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

Sara’s Saving Grace

We loved this property! Such a plus to be a single family home! The community was outstanding, all the natural growth made it feel so welcoming. All the houses are nestled into the natural beauty. The golf cart was a big selling point for us too. It made things so much easier going to the beach and just strolling the community. I would highly recommend staying here😎 Oh yeah and no stairs!!! Woohoo!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

30 Jun, 2020

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

Lovely house in great neighborhood

The home is perfect for families with children. We loved the location, convenient access to beach via quick cart ride, and the quiet surroundings in Martinique neighborhood. Home included all of the essentials, and the property owner was very helpful with what to bring, etc. We will gladly stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

27 Jun, 2020

Great location!!

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: Sara’s Saving Grace is in a perfect location in Martinique at Fort Morgan Alabama ! It sits right about in the middle of Martinique and is right by one of the two pools there. The house is beautiful and has plenty of room!! The perfect get away spot!!!!

Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2023

Yay! Thank you, Penny, for the great review of this beautiful home! We are in love with this home and it's location! Who wouldn't be able to relax while staying here with all of the amenities of home? We certainly hope you will come back and visit again soon!

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10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

21 Feb, 2020

Sara's saving grace

Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2023

Thank you, Dave, for the review! We look forward to booking your next vacation! Give us a call!

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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Gulf Shores

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Exceptional

9.4/10

10/10

9.8/10

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10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Britni B.

Beach house

Britni B.

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

Sara’s

Paige S.

8/10 Good

Tamela S.

Super nice, golf cart and right on the beach, pool and all the fun activities to relax.

Tamela S.

10/10 Excellent

cliff h.

Fall Break

cliff h.

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

Lovely home

Janice K.

8/10 Good

A guest from Chicago, IL

2024 Gulf Shores

A guest from Chicago, IL

2/10 Terrible

Katie S.

Don’t stay in this house!

Katie S.

2/10 Terrible

Drew M.

Least possible service

Drew M.

10/10 Excellent

Reed E.

Great place to get away

Reed E.

10/10 Excellent