Entire home

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

Photo gallery for The Sapphire. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More.

Dining - The Sapphire. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More. (Orange Beach)
Smart TV - The Sapphire. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More. (Orange Beach)
A heated pool - The Sapphire. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More. (Orange Beach)
Exterior - The Sapphire. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More. (Orange Beach)
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Sapphire. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More. (Orange Beach)
Located in the exclusive, gated community of The Cottages at Romar, Sapphire at the Cottages offers an incredible upscale beachfront home experience. With three beachside living rooms and zero-entry pools, this 12 bedroom luxury retreat features private and community pools, elevators for easy access to all floors. Enjoy wet bars with mini-fridges and ice-makers on multiple levels.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

12 bedrooms14 bathroomsSleeps 446100 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

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

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

The Sapphire at the Cottages at Romar
23150 Perdido Beach #10

Sapphire is a truly wonderful 12BR 14BA, upscale, stand-alone, beachfront home. Private Community Pools. Elevator. Icemakers and fridges, all floors. Wow!

These homes are always full. We own Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond, all right next door to each other. Sapphire and Emerald are the identical 12BRs. More of...more! Get two. 24 bedrooms. Why not?! Diamond (10BR) too. Side x side x side! 34 bedrooms... All 3 were fully booked last summer and all the major holidays almost a year in advance, sometimes two for our repeat guests! Act quick!

Sapphire 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!

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

There are NO sleeper sofas.

POOLS -- Private Deck Pool AND Community Pool
In addition to the zero-entry community pool located right across the drive from the home, the home also has its own private, elevated dipping pool at living room level. Dipping does NOT mean itty bitty. Its a 20x12x3.5' Rectangle. 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 we added a gas pool heater to the deck pool, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 84 (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 for length of stay (gas is expensive right now, this does not actually recoup the cost!). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. You may add it after booking by simply requesting the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a few days before check in so we can get it on before you arrive. See our FAQ about heatable pools too.

TWO REFRIGERATORS
Two? Yes two. Because you won't want to stay somewhere without an extra fridge once you have had them. And mini-fridges in wet-bar areas on the other floors too! Plus.. 2 dishwashers.

PARKING
You can park 5-6 mid to full size vehicles in front and under the home. In addition, there are multiple overflow parking areas in the Cottages neighborhood, conveniently located nearby, not miles away!

WIFI/INTERNET? YOU BET!
YES! We have an awesome Eero multi-node mesh network fed by fiber optic for up to 1GB speeds (and we typically see 750+ in real world line speed tests at the home) to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

ELEVATOR? YES!
Sapphire has a residential elevator. This can be super helpful. The elevator entry, for those who might need to know for wheelchair and similar assistance, is 33".

Of note, the main level bedroom's bathroom has a zero-entry (no lip) shower with a 38" opening.

Please be mindful that elevators in homes are NOT commercial elevators like in hotels and so on. These are small elevators more akin to what you find in other countries and in big city apartments. They are not meant for kids running around, in and out of them, and using them for games. 🙂 So do not be surprised if something happens. Most commonly, a door is left open, or people walking into and out of them a bunch of times (which can cause them to lock out). For more info about the elevators, and some solutions to common problems, check out our FAQ about our beach home elevators.

TWO OTHER COTTAGES RIGHT NEXT DOOR
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 would 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.

GRILL
Yes. There is a direct-plumbed gas grill for your use.

SOAPS, PAPER and BEACH TOWELS, COFFEE ETC ETC
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!). All bed linens and bath towels are provided (bath towels, we provide 1.25* the MAX Guests (not however many you reported). That's a lot, like more than 55 for 44 people; however, if you plan to 'pack the house' AND expect to use more than one towel per person, then may want to bring some more. You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Also also... all our homes have both drip coffee makers and Keurigs as well.

You ll love staying at the Sapphire 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!

Diamond https://vrbo.com/2024304 10BR
Emerald https://vrbo.com/1639560 12BR
Sapphire https://www.vrbo.com/1991971 12BR

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 12 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

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

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 6,100 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.
Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.
Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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

PRIVATE_VACATION_HOME
318278

About the area

Located in Orange Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. The Park at OWA and Adventure Island are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Orange Beach travel guide
View more Holiday homes in Orange Beach
Map
Orange Beach, AL

What's nearby

  • Sunset on Orange Beach Alabama with people in hazy fog
    Orange Beach Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Gulf State Park
    Gulf State Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Orange Beach
    Perdido Beach Boulevard
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • OrangeBeach_OrangeBeachWelcomeCenter_6296552-05
    Orange Beach Welcome Center
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Romar Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Villaggio Grille
    12 min drive
  • The Southern Grind Coffee House
    12 min drive
  • Tee Off At The Wharf
    12 min drive
  • Culver's
    11 min drive
  • Doc's Seafood & Steaks
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Sapphire. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sapphire. 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 Sapphire. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sapphire. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sapphire. 12BR 14BA Luxury Beachfront Home. Elevator. Very nice. Pool. More. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Orange Beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Orange Beach Beaches and Gulf State Park. Romar Beach and Perdido Beach Boulevard are also within 10 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

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

Reviews

Exceptional

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 informationOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chaela R.

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

Amazing Retreat!

This property was the perfect fit for our company retreat- the layout was well accommodating, there was plenty of seating for presentations, and we were right on the beach. The kitchen was well stocked, and the washer/dryer on each floor was super helpful. Highly recommend for a big group!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

This home is amazing. We love the pool and gulf view. It's so nicely spacious.

This home is amazing. We love the pool and gulf view. It's so nicely spacious.

10/10 Excellent

Terry T.

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

Great rental

Wonderful place to stay. Right on the beach with the perfect view. Dolphins out in the gulf every day. Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Let's Do It Again

The house was amazing! Beautiful decor, spacious rooms, right on the beach! We loved it and plan to go back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie C.

Everyone enjoyed the house, pool and the location.

The house is great. Management Company was extremely nice, very responsive and easy to work with. Everyone enjoyed the house, pool and the location.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

A wonderful time again

We had a wonderful time again. The week was enjoyed by all. Thank you for your perfect house for a relaxing vacation.

8/10 Good

Tiffany D.

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

Awesome beach house!

The house and community were amazing! The community pool was great for the little ones. Communication with the property management was easy and they were very quick in responding. Overall we had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Family celebration

Thank you so much for allowing us to host our celebration and family gathering in your lovely home! Sapphire was perfectly setup for us, from the rooms and layout to the big kitchen, with multiple dishwashers and refrigerators. It made everything so nice and so easy! LOVED the views off the back porches and that deck pool... so so nice. I can't say enough about how wonderful our time was in Sapphire. Thank you for making this once in a lifetime event happen for us!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Wonderful time (again!)

We had a wonderful time again. The Catering service we used was excellent. The week was enjoyed by all. Thank you for your perfect house for a relaxing vacation.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kay N.

Wonderful trip

We rented Sapphire Labor Day Weekend. Thank you for a lovely weekend with our family. Wonderful trip. We're already working on next year.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Allison F.

Sapphire was amazing!

Our stay was amazing! The home was well kept and the management company was excellent! I have never had a company take such good care of checking in daily. The little perks like them coming out to take the trash out to the road for us was great! It's the little things and they did an awesome job!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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

Office girls reward trip

Property well laid out and would definitely rent again for large group. Lots of dishwashers and fridges. Sleeps 44 so my group had room to spread out and each do their own thing or get together when wanted to
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

Sapphire, and the owners, are great!

We were able to come a week early with a smaller group of us. The owner was great and let us come in and stay at the big place we will all be next week. It was so nice to be able come in and not worry about moving from a smaller place!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

Yet another great guys golf week!

Thanks again. Looking forward to the summer trip with the family, and of course next March golf again! Sapphire was wonderful as usual!

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

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

great for family vacation

Our family consists of 5 families with 18 people ranging from age 3 to 83 . While we didn't really need all 12 bedrooms, we made use of all of them. The house is in a great location and well equipped. The elevator came in very handy for our elderly family members. I would highly recommend it to anyone with a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Truly a wonderful house!

The house is beautiful and we had a wonderful, memorable time. It was the perfect house for our needs with the pool deck being on the living room level and with the view of the ocean, perfect for my elderly in laws. Everyone was talking about "next time". We would definitely choose to stay there again and recommend to friends. It is truly a wonderful house!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

Great to be back!!

During the COVID year we stayed in more of Rick's homes to spread out. Those were great, but its SO nice to be back "home" in Emerald and Sapphire for the summer trip! Comfortable, clean, and so many memories!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

Beautiful beach house

We really enjoyed our visit to The Sapphire beach house. We were impressed with the cleanliness of the house and the quick response. The house met all of our needs and we had people from 8 years old to 93 in the house during our visit. The private pool was a hit with the kids and the adults enjoyed that it was easy to keep an eye on the kids and stay in the shade. Thank you again for the beautiful beach house.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cherie M.

Amazing

We had a great time, and Sapphire was amazing! Our multi-generational family had plenty of space and we were very comfortable with furnishings. The management company was great at handling any issues that came up and communication between Bama Beach Houses and Kaiser and myself, for all related rental concerns and information was very thorough and timely.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellyn C.

Perfect Week!

We had a perfect week! Everything worked out great! The pool guys were friendly and joked with my 86 year old Dad and teased his great grand kids. Someone took care of pulling trash cans out for us on trash days. It was the perfect size for our group that traveled from all over the country!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Sapphire

Your house has become an icon in the vacation annals of my family. It is something that will continue to bring my family together and will continue to be a source of joy to us. Thank you.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Favorite house yet

Overall we truly enjoyed the house, which is obvious since we already rebooked it for next year! This was our 6th year to host this beach trip, and everyone said it was by far their favorite house yet. Honestly I can see our annual trip growing to a place of needing to book both Sapphire and Emerald for the same dates. Maybe even diamond as well, in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Crystalyn S.

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

5⭐️

We rented this for spring break. We had 8 families, 24 bodies total and we have plenty of room. The house was everything and more! The view. ❤️The house🙌. The location⭐️We will be back. We loved it and we even contacted the owners/rental company to extend our stay. Great house! Book it ✔️
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Wonderful vacation!

We had a wonderful vacation in your home. It has been the best house to fit our huge family so far. There are 41 of us and that is immediate, not extended. Every place we have stayed before was missing something(fridge, ice makers...) or was broke. Your house provided what was pictured. Thanks again!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

Sapphire at the Cottages at Romar 😁😁😁

Excellent!!! We loved this property! Next time we have a large group we will definitely book again. Home was clean, beautiful and incredibly spacious! Three full size refrigerators and three dishwashers made food storage and clean up a breeze! Lay by the pool but feels like you are on the beach or just a few steps in the sand and you are laying on the beach! We had 7 families staying all together and had plenty of extra room. Highly recommend this property and this owner.