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

Orange Beach, Alabama
$2344 avg/night
Bed 12

Bed

Bath 14

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 44

Max Sleeps

The Emerald at the Cottages at Romar
23150 Perdido Beach #9

Emerald is an incredible 12BR 14BA, upscale, stand-alone, beachfront home. Private Community Pools. Elevator. Icemakers and fridges, all floors. Wow!

NEXT summer (2027) filling fast. Couple slots for late summer 2026 still open. Grab them quick! Spring has some significant discounts on remaining weeks! Snag these rare opps to stay in these truly luxurious, very big, homes, right on the beach, with all the amenities,and YES this one does include a gas grill!

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!

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!

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.

VIRTUAL TOUR
Check out our virtual tour for an insiders tour!

https://my.matterport.com/show/ m=maF8Wu1LVn6

(Note, this is a test on Emerald only. VRBO and Matterport have changed the method of including tours.)

VIRTUAL TOUR!
Want to check out all of the nooks and crannies Check out our virtual tour. Specific questions about layout Other stuff Get the insiders tour! and see it all for yourself!

https://my.matterport.com/show/ m=maF8Wu1LVn6

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! Street parking is not allowed -- parking in areas other than at the home and in the overflow parking areas -- per the HOA rules, and NO buses, trailers, or RVs are allowed to park anywhere in the community.

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!

Emerald 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 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.

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 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!

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

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  • Feature Features
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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    12 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 6100 Sq Ft (567 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Private Pool Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    14 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Elevator If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 44

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Katey C.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    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!

  • susans S.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    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.

  • Robert R.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    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!

  • Anita C.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Everything was perfect. The house was amazing, it was exactly what we needed.

  • Ann C.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    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.

  • Joseph M.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    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.

  • Mary P.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2024

    Happy New Year Rick! Everything was wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed your beautiful home. There were no issues and as before, we had more than enough room for our ladies. Thanks for allowing us to make your home our weekend getaway. Have a blessed New Year![Awesome! ? Thanks so much Mary for taking a moment to reply. I appreciate the warm fuzzies at the end of the holiday season (and any other time of year of course!), and am so glad you all had a fabulous time again! ?]

  • Clay T.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2024

    Stayed Nov 25, 2024

    Emerald was incredible. The house was perfect to fit us all and the weather was made it all the better. I'm hoping we can all make it happen again! [? Awesome! So happy you all had a wonderful... incredible!... time at Emerald. Appreciate the warm fuzzies for our home and the mgt co. Let's get the return locked in ASAP since Emerald often books a year or more in advance! Thanks again! Best wishes to you and your whole crew! ?]

  • teresa w.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    I can't say enough positive - it was a fabulous vaca!!! The communications in advance were wonderful - clear - no surprises - the location is superior. So easy to be there. Clean - perfect for a large group - all ages. Thank you thank you to the whole team. Loved Orange Beach. Instacart was amazing plus easy access to quick grocery trips - fun restaurants. Safe, comfortable. We'll be back!!!!

  • Jill J.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    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.

  • Brooke L.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Stayed in all 3 big cottages. Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire. Everything was perfect as always! Thank you!

  • Timothy C.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    Everything was Great! We had an issue with the stove. Within 3 hrs. a maintenance person arrived and fix it. Unfortunately, the fix didn't work. Once we reported the problem, they advised a replacement stove would be installed the next day, and they did. Our family has been booking houses every summer for the last 15 years. This was the best in resolving maint issues

  • Susan S.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    Our family of 16 recently stayed at the Emerald and we were blown away with the beautiful home and everything it has to offer. Right away we noticed the cleanliness, the abundance of everything needed (3 refrigerators, 3 dishwashers, washers and dryers, kitchen areas on upper levels), dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, and comfortable and inviting furniture. Our family of 16 included 8 adults and 8 children … we had plenty of room to spread out and not get in anyone’s way! On the top 2 floors were sitting areas, which included a bathroom, that allowed one to get away to read or just look out at the ocean view. A sliding glass door gave access to a balcony, if you desired to be outside. We spent lots of time on the porch, which included many places where the adults could sit as the smaller kids enjoyed the pool. We also took advantage of the community pool when we were not at the beach. A large pool with different depths … averaging from walking into the pool to 6’. Did we have any cons? Absolutely NOT! Don’t hesitate. Book this beautiful home … you will not be disappointed!

  • Richard H.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    Nice property. Responsive, helpful staff to address minor issues as they arose.

  • Sam W.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We had another great week at Sapphire and Emerald, thank you.

  • David F.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We're recovering from an excellent week. The accommodations were excellent and our family was very comfortable! We had amazing weather and even spotted a few pods of dolphins through the week. I certainly was dreading going back to work today instead of waking up at the beach! Looking forward to next year already! Thank you! [Yay! Thanks Dave! So happy to hear everything was perfect for you all again this year, and that you already locked in next summer! Don't hesitate to shoot us a note if you have ANY suggestions, or need anything whatsoever. Thanks again!]

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