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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.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Sea Shell Cottage~ Charming 3 BR/ 2-1/2 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 plenty of seating, 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: 6
    Master Bedroom: (downstairs) King-size bed, TV
    Second Bedroom: (upstairs) King-size bed, TV
    Third Bedroom: (upstairs) Two twin beds, TV
    Living Room: LCD TV, Sound Bar, High-Speed WIFI connection

    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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

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

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

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
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Aerial view of beach houses at Fort Morgan, Alabama
    Fort Morgan Beach
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    Gulf Shores Beach
    15 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Fort Morgan
    Fort Morgan
    16 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    3 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    83 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sassy Bass
    4 min drive
  • Jesse’s On The Bay
    3 min drive
  • Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill
    6 min drive
  • The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club
    19 min walk
  • Tiki Bar @ 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.

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.

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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

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lance B.

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michele Botwright B.

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

AMY R.

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!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

A guest from Elizabethtown, KY S.

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.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Romina V.

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Carl F.

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

DIANNA H.

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Larry & Lisa K.

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!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

nick & meg a.

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.
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8/10 Good

Nicole G.

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

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!
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.
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
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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

crystal g.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

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.
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.
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