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The Diamond. 10BR 9BA. Extraordinary beachfront home. Elevator. Deck Pool. More!

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
10 bedrooms9+ bathroomsSleeps 29611.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Orange Beach, AL
  • Orange Beach Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Adventure Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Wharf
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 29)

2nd Flr NE BR

1 King Bed

2nd Flr NW BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr NE BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr NW BR

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3rd Flr SE BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr SW BR

1 King Bed

4th Flr Middle BR

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

4th Flr NW BR

1 King Bed

4th Flr S BR

1 King Bed

4th Flr SW BR

2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

9 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Flr NE BR

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Flr NW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Flr NE BR Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Flr NW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Flr SE BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Flr SW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

4th Flr Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

4th Flr NW BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only

4th Flr S BR Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Living Room Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

The Diamond. 10BR 9BA. Extraordinary beachfront home. Elevator. Deck Pool. More!

The Diamond at the Cottages at Romar
One of our three Jewels by the Sea!
23150 Perdido Beach #8

10BR 9BA Extraordinary, upscale 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!

Diamond is a 10 bedroom family-friendly luxury beach home located directly on the beach in an exclusive, gated community with zero-entry pools. Handicapped accessible features. Elevators. Firepit. The perfect vacation home for large groups, or small ones that like lots of space!

Diamond will very comfortably sleep 29. No sleeper sofas! And, because this is a big family friendly place, several of these beds are in one room that's perfect for either one big family or for most of the kids! Nestled on the third floor, this large family room has two twins, a futon, and 2 single bunks, sleeping up to 7!

2nd Flr NW BR: King
2nd Flr NE BR: King
3rd Flr SE BR: King
3rd Flr NE BR: King
3rd Flr: NW BR: King + Bunk Bed
3rd Flr SW BR: King
4th Flr Middle BR: Queen + Bunk Bed
4th Flr SW BR: 2 Twin/Single + 1 Futon + 2 Bunk Beds
4th Flr NW BR: King
4th Flr S BR: King w/ private wet bar!

All bunks are twin over twin at Diamond. 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! "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!

ELEVATOR? YES!
Diamond 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 32" 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 10 bedrooms is just not quite big enough, check out Emerald or Sapphire, 2 12 bedroom homes 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 manager

Rick Goldsworthy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Orange Beach

Located in Orange Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out The Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches. 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.
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Orange Beach, AL

What's nearby

  • Orange Beach Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Orange Beach Welcome Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Adventure Island - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • The Wharf - 12 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Villaggio Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Southern Grind Coffee House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ginny Lane Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Doc S Seafood - S - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Island Time Daiquiri Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Diamond. 10BR 9BA. Extraordinary beachfront home. Elevator. Deck Pool. More! have a pool?

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

Is The Diamond. 10BR 9BA. Extraordinary beachfront home. Elevator. Deck Pool. More! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Diamond. 10BR 9BA. Extraordinary beachfront home. Elevator. Deck Pool. More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Diamond. 10BR 9BA. Extraordinary beachfront home. Elevator. Deck Pool. More!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Diamond. 10BR 9BA. Extraordinary beachfront home. Elevator. Deck Pool. More! located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Luke A.

Diamond was the best!!!

We loved our week here! This house is incredible- large spaces for all of us to hang out together, but also enough room to spread out. The bedrooms are lovely. The house is perfect for big groups. The pool was great for night swims and a break from the ocean. The beach is just steps away! Our kids had a wonderful time jumping the waves and boogey boarding. I can't recommend this house enough. We hope to be back!

10/10 Excellent

Pat F.

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

great place

very big, on the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Court H.

Wonderful!

The house was great. All my family really enjoyed it.[😎😎😎 Yay! Thanks Court! Happy to hear you and your family had a fantastic time in Diamond. Super house! Thanks so much! 🙏 Reach out if you have any suggestions for my home, BamaBeachHouses' communications and support, or when ready to rock a return! 😉 Thanks again!]

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

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

We will be back!

We went to Gulf Shores last year as a group but stayed in different locations. This year we decided to get a house where all 26 of us could stay. We absolutely hit the jackpot with this property! It is in a quiet, small neighborhood that has an awesome community pool. Very close to nearby stores for any quick trips for things you may need throughout your stay. The house is large, with plenty of room for everyone. We had an age range of newborn to mid-70s and everyone was very comfortable and never felt like we were on top of each other. The back deck was perfect, the kids swam in the pool while the adults hung out in the many seating areas around. You are right on the beach which was so convenient and absolutely beautiful, especially during sunrise and sunset. We will absolutely be back! This is a trip we will be talking about for years to come.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

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

Great place _ elevator is ridiculous

We loved the house, the location and access to the beach. We selected this particular house because of number of bed rooms and the elevator. To me if they don't change the control panel or the way it operates it naturally will always be the way it is. When they have to put out a whole letter of do's and don'ts you should know they have a problem that needs to be fix.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke L.

Everything was perfect as always!

Everything was perfect as always!

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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

Great Family Getaway

We had 19 people ranging from 13-85 staying in the house. It was a great space, plenty of space to spread out, share the deck and get to the beach. Everyone could go their own way, but also plenty of space for game nights, dance parties and family time. We had 2 minor unavoidable issues that came up - but what made them minor was that the team was super responsive and got things fixed quickly. I was impressed with how responsive the management team was, and they followed up to ensure we were satisfied with the results. Overall we had a great stay - it was a great house with ample amenities and space. It's clear this house has been kept up well and cleanliness is a focus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

Truly a gem!

We had a fantastic time at The Diamond! My family had nothing but amazing things to say about the house. It was so clean, beautiful, and had everything we needed. Ages ranged from 1 to 65, and everyone had a blast. The pool was perfect so the kids could swim, even on the chillier days, while the adults relaxed and watched/listened to the waves. My extended family and my husband, kids, and I come for spring break every year, and I've been coming yearly for over 20 years, and this is by far one of the best houses we have ever had the pleasure of staying in! Thank you for allowing us to spend the week in your Diamond! It truly is a gem!
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Perfect for our group

We had a great time. Everything went great with the house. We had an issue with the elevator when getting settled in, but were able to reset it by flipping the breaker (I followed the steps in the videos on your website). The management company answered when we called about the elevator, but we were able to get it fixed without anyone needing to come out to the house. The house was clean when we arrived. The house itself was perfect for our group. Overall, we had a great experience and will certainly look to book one of your houses again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

Great experience

We had a great time and I really appreciate the communication and professionalism from Bama Beach Houses... Everything went great with the house. We had an issue with the elevator when getting settled in, but were able to reset it by flipping the breaker (I followed the steps in the videos on your website). The house itself was perfect for our group. Overall, we had a great experience and will certainly look to book one of your houses again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

T.J. D.

The house was great as usual! We just love that place.

The house was great as usual! We just love that place.
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10/10 Excellent

Don T.

Back again! Diamond looked great this year!

All set for next year too! Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Awesome time for 40th

We had an awesome time. All the kids had a blast and adults too. House is great. Thank you so much.
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10/10 Excellent

Tina S., Batesville Indiana

Diamond 2022

The vacation home was an excellent fit for our family... a wonderful vacation. Everything was well stocked.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Fam vacay at the Diamond

Thank you for a memorable week!
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10/10 Excellent

Kathi F.

LOVED it!!!

We stayed at the Diamond last year. LOVED it!!! Next year, God willing, we'll have the whole family with us!!! It will be here before we know it!
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Your place was lovely. The house was incredible.

Sorry it took awhile to get back to this. Really busy once back to the real world! Your place was lovely. The house was incredible. Surprisingly sound proof which was great for such a large crowd with children. Great location, the deck and pool were perfect. We really enjoyed the house and all it had to offer. Our weather wasn't stellar while we were there but the house was plenty big and had great areas for everyone to hang out in during the storms. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and I would come back in a heartbeat. I appreciate you letting us stay in your lovely home! Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Combs J.

Too many returns to count. Always good time at Diamond!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole M., Illinois

Beautiful!

The house was beautiful and we really enjoyed our stay! We plan a trip down there every year and will definitely be booking again with you for next year! Thank you! Have a great weekend!
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10/10 Excellent

bryan e.

Great baseball trip!!!

It was amazing! We will definitely be coming back! Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry C.

Great memories!

We have enjoyed our stay - you have a beautiful home. My husband & I live on St. John in the US Virgin Islands and are VERY familiar with villa rental and how hard it is to keep everything working. We received the needed items immediately and appreciate the quick response. Your kitchen is fantastic. We prepared all of our meals including Thanksgiving. When using the oven, we discovered that it wouldn't hold temperature. Upon investigation, the oven door does not seal at the top. It definitely needs adjusting. This made the knobs extremely hot to the touch and foods do not cook properly. We got creative & propped a mop handle against the oven door handle to hold it closed. .... lol & everything came out perfect! We made some great memories with Mom and appreciate the use of your home.
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10/10 Excellent

Don T.

Our annual trip to Diamond

Great time. Wonderful weather this time around! Your management folks are wonderful at Bama Beach Houses. Didn't need anything this trip, but love that they check in. Thanks for the note too!
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Very Nice!

It was clean, pool was great!
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10/10 Excellent

Shara C.

We loved it!

We had a fabulous time and your beach home was a great home for us and the location couldn't be beat. We loved the little community and the community pool was such an added bonus! The elevator came in so handy as we had one who was not able to make it up and down those stairs. All the refrigerators and the ice makers were put to good use! The deck and the pool was such a nice gathering place. We loved it.
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10/10 Excellent

Combs J.

Diamond bliss!!

We had another wonderful trip to Diamond. Thank you so much. Please help me get next year setup! Thank you!

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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Instructional designer. Behavior change researcher. Father of 3. Teacher. Soccer coach. Hoosier. I'm interested in why people do the things they do, what we can do to change those things so that folks live happier and healthier lives, and how technology can help. Plus, well, I love Gulf Shores!

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.

Because sometimes you just need a lot of really nice space for family and friends to spread out. Sadly, I have only managed to stay in my own home a handful of times because the Jewels by the Sea (Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond at the Cottages at Romar) are ALWAYS booked. I love this home, and the location. The dipping pool on the deck is great, and the community one is perfect for taking a break from the beaches!

Why they chose this property

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.

What makes this property unique

Because sometimes you just need a lot of really nice space for family and friends to spread out. Sadly, I have only managed to stay in my own home a handful of times because the Jewels by the Sea (Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond at the Cottages at Romar) are ALWAYS booked. I love this home, and the location. The dipping pool on the deck is great, and the community one is perfect for taking a break from the beaches! This one is just a smidge smaller, and a bit less, if 12 BR is just too big!

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