Title: Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3BR/ 21/2 BA cottage! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=21636989&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sea Shell Cottage\~ Charming 3BR/ 21/2 BA cottage! ## Photo gallery for Sea Shell Cottage\~ Charming 3BR/ 21/2 BA cottage! ![Beach nearby - Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3BR/ 21/2 BA cottage! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21637000/21636989/43449cff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![LCD TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3BR/ 21/2 BA cottage! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21637000/21636989/0acc999a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3BR/ 21/2 BA cottage! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21637000/21636989/08ed764a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool, a heated pool - Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3BR/ 21/2 BA cottage! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21637000/21636989/ab78d9ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3BR/ 21/2 BA cottage! (Gulf Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21637000/21636989/e21df691.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Indulge in the French-inspired charm of Phare de Lumière, a unique beach cottage. With over 1,700 square feet of living space and a spacious wraparound porch, this villa offers stunning views and comfortable accommodations for six guests. Enjoy amenities like the heated pool, golf cart, propane grill as well as plenty of storage areas. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sea Shell Cottage\~ Charming 3BR/ 21/2 BA cottage! Map #26 This unique two-story three-bedroom, 2½-bath beach cottage (villa) offers over 1,700 square feet of comfortable living space and a spacious wraparound porch. You’ll find a spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining room with seating for six, and a fully equipped eat-in kitchen with a breakfast counter, refrigerator with an ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, and a laundry area featuring a full-size washer and dryer. Just off the living room is a large screened back porch with plenty of outdoor seating and beautiful views of nature’s wetlands. In addition to the main living areas, the property features three bedrooms. The master suite has a large master bath with a garden tub, a separate glass-enclosed shower, and a double vanity. Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms and one full bath. Other features include a half bath adjacent to the living area, vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans, central heating and air conditioning, and lots of storage areas. Sleeps: 8 Master Bedroom: (downstairs) King-size bed, TV Second Bedroom: (upstairs) King-size bed, TV/DVD Third Bedroom: (upstairs) Two twin beds, TV/DVD Living Room: LCD TV/Blu-Ray, Stereo/CD/Surround Sound, DVD/VHS/Reading Libraries, Games, High-Speed WIFI connection, and Cordless Phone Includes: Golf Cart, and Propane Grill Restrictions: No Smoking, No Pets, Books 3-night minimum, Monthly Rentals Accepted November - March! Must contact staff directly for pricing. PARKING FOR 2 VEHICLES MAXIMUM \*\*\*Each reservation includes 1 vehicle registration $55 plus tax. The additional vehicle will also need to pay $55 plus tax. Any vehicle that exceeds the limit for each house or condo will be instructed to park off-site. Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Off-Site Parking - Ewing Storage(0.8 miles from the location) Beach Service - Suncoast Beach Rentals call or go to to reserve your beach chairs & umbrellas. Paddleboards and Kayaks are also available but must be reserved by calling Suncoast at, or you can visit the Suncoast attendant at Martinique during your stay. Heated Pool - (depending on the weather) Aronov Resort Management On-Site Rental Management Team – Located at the Martinique Rental office (Operation Hours) 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, 7 days a week. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Indoor pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free internet ### Parking and transport - Limited on-site parking ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - LCD TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Heated pool - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![House, Multiple Beds (Haven Harbor) | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104960000/104959600/104959561/aaf7f85c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Haven Harbor Gulf Shores - Parking included - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=104959561&PinnedHotelID=104959561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House, Multiple Beds (Barefoot Beach Beach House) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/121000000/120992100/120992068/155c0dc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Barefoot Beach Beach House Gulf Shores - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=120992068&PinnedHotelID=120992068&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House, Multiple Beds (Harbor Light) | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105790000/105782000/105781902/adf7d8c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harbor Light Gulf Shores - Pool - Parking included - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=105781902&PinnedHotelID=105781902&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House, Multiple Beds (Beach Please) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109130000/109124900/109124821/346dc993.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Please Gulf Highlands - Parking included - Laundry room - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=109124821&PinnedHotelID=109124821&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House, Multiple Beds (Courageous Beach House Suite D) | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109760000/109754000/109753998/af2806b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Courageous Beach House Suite D Gulf Shores - Pool - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=109753998&PinnedHotelID=109753998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House, 1 Queen Bed (The Morgan) | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104970000/104961000/104960931/a39fcee3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Morgan Gulf Shores - Parking included - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=104960931&PinnedHotelID=104960931&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21633200/21633170/605be2b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Skies\~ 3BR/2 1/2BA home minutes from the Gulf! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 2214-122572 ## About the area Located near the beach, this cottage 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. [Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gulf-Shores.dx603078) [View more Cottages in Gulf Shores](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gulf-Shores-Cottages.d603078-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.23684%2C-87.86457&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YDEnOyJ2k0FOKaJ7G715Bj9Q7a8=) Gulf Shores, AL ### What's nearby - ![Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge showing a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296608/cc2e0292-0377-4a64-b5b9-a1a9d8ba39fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Aerial view of beach houses at Fort Morgan, Alabama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496778/f366ba68-be08-4690-a3c8-a397fb10da97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Morgan Beach 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Gulf State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097626/54585ff1-f97b-40d5-8938-1c1e036694b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gulf State Park 14 min drive \- 13.0 miles - ![Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097624/2652f9ba-1a48-4359-ac9e-3306e9cdfb28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gulf Shores Beach 16 min drive \- 14.1 miles - Kiva Dunes Golf Course 3 min drive \- 2.2 miles ### Getting around - Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) 83 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 - Fort Morgan Pizza 17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3BR/ 21/2 BA cottage! have a pool? ### Is Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3BR/ 21/2 BA cottage! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3BR/ 21/2 BA cottage!? ### What time is check-in at Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3BR/ 21/2 BA cottage!? ### What time is check-out at Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3BR/ 21/2 BA cottage!? ### Where is Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3BR/ 21/2 BA cottage! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sea Shell Cottage\~ Charming 3BR/ 21/2 BA cottage! Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 20 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy B. 1 Apr 2024 #### Great Family Vacation House Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: The 3 bed, 3 bath house was perfect for our families. ##### Cathy B. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lance B. 1 Jul 2024 #### Another great stay @ Martinique on the Gulf 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: Have stayed at Martinique on the Gulf multiple times and after trying other beach destinations, keep coming back. Properties and grounds are always clean and well maintained. We love everything about this resort. Look forward to planning our next visit. ##### Lance B. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra B. 8 Jun 2024 #### Balise du lumiere review Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice cottage. Plenty of room. Everything was fine except the grill was not functional. ##### Debra B. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele Botwright B. 2 Nov 2023 #### Just so what a vacation should be! 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: Loved the layout! We try hard to stay at Martinique yearly. Now that our children are older, they are allowed to bring friends. This house is laid out so well with a private master suite, as well as, a third bathroom on the main floor so the kids did not have to go upstairs and/or use our private master suite bath. We had everything we needed for an enjoyable, relaxing ##### Michele Botwright B. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie C. 22 Jul 2024 #### The house was great, but... 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 house was great. Loved the floor plan, having three eating areas was awesome, the deep bath tub was amazing!!! The location of the house was nice and the golf cart came in handy. BUT the upstairs king bed sloped in the middle (I think it needed more supports/slats for the frame), a slat did fall from one of the twin beds in the other bedroom, and I had to have someone hold the washing machine door up while I unloaded the wash to go into the dryer. These were little things that did not dampen our fun. They are quick “fixes” and I would go back to the same home and still enjoy our stay. ##### Connie C. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### AMY R. 1 Aug 2017 #### Wonderful cottage 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 loved staying in Balise du Lumiere! The owner is fabulous with great communication & the staff at Martinique are excellent!Everything was nice and clean. The kids loved the sailboat mural! We do not have any complaints at all & would recommend this cottage to anyone!! ##### AMY R. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy H. 10 Feb 2021 #### no elevator easy access home away from home Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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 was our 5 th trip to the Gulf Shore area we decided to try something different because a lot of the high rise condos amenities were closed or under construction from the hurricane! We were not disappointed I loved the gated community and easy access to our side by side unit, the master bedroom bed was really comfy and we enjoyed our coffee in the AM in the screened in porch! We swam in the indoor pool every morning and walked to the beach every morning and or evening! We also enjoyed playing tennis and took the gulf cart to the pool at night! We had a couple small issues but the maintenance guys were fast and efficient and very friendly! I would definitely stay here again! ##### Kathy H. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### A guest from Elizabethtown, KY S. 6 Jul 2021 #### No stove? Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than 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: My husband and I have stayed at Martinique for close to 20 years with family and friends. We stayed at Blaise du Lumiere many years ago and I don’t think it has been updated or improved since then. The stove didn’t work and we had bought food to fix all our meals for the entire week. We had to have someone come and look at the stove and the owners decided to get a new stove instead of fix it for our stay which still put us out. We did get a reimbursement for one night’s stay but that did not solve our problem of ruined food and plans ruined. Also, I know that extra cleaning times are needed for covid but I don’t feel the house was deep cleaned as it should have been even if we weren’t still in a pandemic. We brought friends with us on this trip and had raved about Martinique and it’s calm, serene surroundings and amenities and I just don’t feel this house lived ip to all of our previous experiences at Martinique. ##### A guest from Elizabethtown, KY S. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Romina V. 13 Jul 2021 #### Disappointing Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Let's start with the positive: the property is in a good location, in a quiet and secluded area of Gulf Shores. However, the house had many issues:1\. Air mattress that did not inflate well is considered a sleeping arrangement for 2 people2\. TV remotes needed new batteries3\. Wifi password is listed incorrectly4\. Ice maker did not work - management sent 2 bags of ice 5\. Dirty stairs and outdoor furniture6\. King bed had bricks underneath7\. Front door know came undone and had to be fixed8\. Kitchen stool almost broken9\. Some of the window blinds did not open or had missing cords10\. Dirty grill 11\. Outlet in one of the bedrooms does not work 12\. Kitchen knives were so old and management sent a replacement I have pictures of everything I have described. This property needs to be fixed up to match what's advertised online. ##### Romina V. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Carl F. 3 Nov 2022 #### Fall Break 22 Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: We've stayed at the Martinique for over a decade. We have rented many different units on the property. We absolutely love the location and atmosphere. This unit was the worst of our experiences. The beds were uncomfortable and missing slats. The carpet is in poor condition. The vent in the dining room had what appeared to be mold around it. There was a terrible odor coming the kitchen sink. Also, the mirror in the dining room was broken and glued together. The staff and maintenance were wonderful and addressed our concerns to the best of their abilities. For the price we paid (not cheap), we were very disappointed in the condition of the unit. We will stay at the Martinique again, but would not rent this unit again. ##### Carl F. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 9 May 2022 #### Great vacation from our vacation 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 little villa really helped us relax after a week at Disneyworld. Taking the golf cart to the beach and the pool was very convenient. The screened in porch was spacious and we saw lots of frogs and lizards. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### DIANNA H. 30 Aug 2021 #### Nice resort Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: This was our first time to the area and I was concerned about being to far away from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, but we enjoyed the resort so much we spent most of our time there at the beach. When we did go out it was a easy drive to everything. ##### DIANNA H. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry & Lisa K. 11 Aug 2021 #### Great Time! 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 great! ##### Larry & Lisa K. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### nick & meg a. 19 Jan 2021 #### Has Great Potential Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. 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: This condo was really dirty. The cabinets and chair backs were sticky and needed a thorough wiping. The trim was dusty and filled with cobwebs. There was broken glass on the counter in the upstairs bathroom that no one ever cleaned up. The curtains had dead bugs on them. The ice maker was just gross. You could see the accumulated dirt from people's hands reaching for ice. A really thorough cleaning, and this would be a great rental, but it was not in good condition. And no, I didn't want to open the place up to strangers to clean while we were there because of covid. The front desk workers and maintenance people also did not wear masks. The resort itself is nice, but this unit needs someone to do a deep clean, wash the curtains, haul away the broken grill and start fresh. ##### nick & meg a. ### 8/10 Good #### Nicole G. 29 Aug 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house & location! Overall a great experience! The house was perfect size for our size and the location was amazing as well as the amenities. The only things that could have been better was the cleaning when we arrived there were a few things missed & the ice machine though a nice added touch did not work. However we enjoyed our experience and will be back. ##### Nicole G. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie D. 10 Jun 2020 #### Perfect Vacation! 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 loved everything about Martinique on the Gulf and Balise du Lumiere. The house was perfect. We loved the screened in porch and how spacious it was. My daughters loved having the golf cart to get around as well! ##### Stephanie D. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany M. 6 Jul 2019 #### Moon Mini Vacay 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: Delightful! ##### Brittany M. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 8/10 Good 1 Nov 2018 #### Volleyball trip Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was nice! Mattress was very comfortable downstairs. Kitchen was nice. I thought house could use some updates. The wash clothes were nasty. So had to buy our own. The vent in the living room needs to be cleaned. I understand it is way up there and would need a ladder but gross. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 19 Mar 2018 #### We love it here at Martinique 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 very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyable This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 7 Jan 2018 #### Winter Home Rating Details: The property manager was very 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 love being back at Martinique and enjoying our comfortable home and getting together with our friends here. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### crystal g. 29 Jul 2017 #### Best stay yet in Gulf Shores 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 like to go to Gulf Shores because of the short drive. It's only about a 4 hr drive. We took the ferry and we were to the room 10 min off the ferry ride. Pretty amazing! This year we stayed at Martinique. The place Balise Du Lumiere was perfect for me and my family. Nice walking path to that I enjoyed with my grand baby and husband. When I tell you convenient. I mean it! The place comes cart, that allowed you to pack up and head to the beach! Which we did every day. Two pools we barley used cause we loved the beach. I highly recommend. We will be back. We were 100 satisfied! I forgot to mention it's only about 15 minutes away from heart of the action but for enough away for the escape that I was looking for. ##### crystal g. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan L., Peachtree Corners 30 Jun 2017 #### A Great 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: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Balise du Lumiere. It was well stocked and clean with some updated furniture. We have stayed here for years and have been very pleased. Martinique also quickly responded to our request for more hand towels. The cleaning crew only put one pillow on the master bed, but this was quite minor. Found clean pillow case and pillow and added it ourselves. ##### Alan L. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy K. 29 May 2017 #### 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: This is a beautiful home! Nicely decorated and very comfortable. ##### Tracy K. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 17 Apr 2017 #### Winter at Martinique Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Fun winter with good weather for golf and time on the beach. Good friends for card games, water aerobics, book club and parties. Enjoyed the quiet times too in our relaxing rental unit. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 3 Mar 2017 #### February in Gulf Shores 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 very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love being here at Martinique. The weather has been wonderful and our friends and staff are delightful ---