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Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3 BR/ 2-1/2 BA cottage!

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A wooden pathway leading to a building with balconies, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A pool area with a pergola, palm trees, and a yellow building.
A spacious living area with a dining table, blue chairs, a sofa, and a staircase leading to another level.
A spacious living room with a dining table, blue chairs, a sofa set, a staircase, and a chandelier.
A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Fort Morgan Beach

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Gulf Shores

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.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bon Secour Bay - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 16 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 25 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
  • ‪Coast @ The Beach Club - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3 BR/ 2-1/2 BA cottage! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3 BR/ 2-1/2 BA cottage!?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3 BR/ 2-1/2 BA cottage! on 7 Nov 2026 start from AU$2,007, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3 BR/ 2-1/2 BA cottage! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3 BR/ 2-1/2 BA cottage!?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3 BR/ 2-1/2 BA cottage!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3 BR/ 2-1/2 BA cottage!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3 BR/ 2-1/2 BA cottage! located?

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2024
Thank you very much for this great review! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us! We appreciate you and cannot wait to see you again soon! Thank you, Martinique on The Gulf - Aronov Resort Management.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Thank you very much for this great review! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us! We appreciate you and cannot wait to see you again soon! Thank you, Martinique on The Gulf - Aronov Resort Management.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2024
Thank you very much for this great review! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us! We appreciate you and cannot wait to see you again soon! Thank you, Martinique on The Gulf - Aronov Resort Management.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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!!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Thank you for your positive feedback and we are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Martinique on the Gulf as much as possible! I will make sure all of the issues and information listed gets addressed by our Rental Manager. Sincerely, Management
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2023
Thank you very much for this great review! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us! We appreciate you and cannot wait to see you again soon! Thank you, Martinique on The Gulf - Aronov Resort Management.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Thank you very much for this great review! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us! We appreciate you and cannot wait to see you again soon! Thank you, Martinique on The Gulf - Aronov Resort Management.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2021
Thank you for the comment!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2021
Thank you for the review. We apologize for the issues you had during your stay. The owner did purchase a new stove. Due to the pandemic and hurricane sally it took a few days to be delivered. We will discuss the updating issues with the owner.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2022
We apologize for the issues you had during your stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thanks for the great review!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2022
Thank you for the review!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2022
Thank you for the review!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2021
Thank you for your feedback. Your comments are valuable to us as we are always looking to improve!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2020
Hi Nicole! We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again soon at Martinique. Thank you, Management
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2020
Thank you for your comments. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2020
Thank you for your comments. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you for your feedback. Your comments are valuable to us as we are always looking to improve!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
So happy you enjoyed your winter vacation! We can't wait to see you next year! -MQ Staff
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Ms. Burns, We love our SnowBirds! So happy that you love your home! -Martinique Staff
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you for your positive feedback and we are very glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again at Martinique on the Gulf in the future. Management
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you for your positive feedback and we are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Martinique on the Gulf as much as possible! I will make sure all of the issues and information listed gets addressed by our Rental Manager. Sincerely, Management
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you for your positive feedback and we are very glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again at Martinique on the Gulf in the future. Management
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2020
Thank you for your positive feedback and we are very glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again at Martinique on the Gulf in the future. Management
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2020
Thank you for your positive feedback and we are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Martinique on the Gulf as much as possible! I will make sure all of the issues and information listed gets addressed by our Rental Manager. Sincerely, Management
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