Take advantage of a water park, laundry facilities and a gym at Spacious 3BR Beach Home w/ Porch & Golf Cart | Sleeps 8. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
WELCOME TO SARA’S SAVING GRACE – A SPACIOUS GULF SHORES RETREAT
TOP REASONS TO BOOK
• Spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath single-story home with over 2,000 sq. ft.
• Primary suite with king bed, walk-in closet, garden tub, separate shower, and double vanity
• Three porches including screened back porch with views of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
• Outdoor amenities include shower, charcoal grill, garage, and electric golf cart
• Close walk or bike ride to Martinique pools, beaches, fitness center, and tennis courts
QUICK-VIEW BEDDING SUMMARY
PRIMARY BEDROOM: King bed
GUEST BEDROOM 1: Queen bed
GUEST BEDROOM 2: Two bunk beds (twins)
HOME LAYOUT
FIRST FLOOR: Guest bedroom with queen bed and private bath. Primary bedroom with king bed, walk-in closet, en-suite bath with garden tub and separate shower; bunk room with two sets of bunks (twin over twin)
LIVING & DINING AREA: Open-concept living and dining space with 47" LCD TV, seating, and access to screened porch
KITCHEN: Fully appointed kitchen with breakfast counter, refrigerator with icemaker, microwave, dishwasher, and laundry area with full-size washer and dryer
OUTDOOR: Three porches, outdoor shower, charcoal grill, garage, and wildlife-view backyard
PROPERTY DETAILS
Welcome to SARA’S SAVING GRACE, formerly "Julia’s by the Sea," a beautifully updated Gulf Shores vacation rental. Sleeping up to 8 guests, this single-story home offers spacious living with 12-foot ceilings, central air, and ceiling fans throughout. The primary suite features a new Sealy king mattress, and all bedrooms are furnished with new furniture and flat-screen TVs. Relax on the screened porch overlooking the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, enjoy the large backyard, or take the electric golf cart to nearby Martinique pools, beaches, and tennis courts. Perfect for families or groups looking for comfort, convenience, and a connection to nature.
IMPORTANT NOTES
You must be 25 or older to book this property. No smoking. No parties or events. No pets are allowed at this vacation rental. Boats, trailers, and motorcycles are not allowed. Golf carts cannot be parked in the condo lot or on non-prepared surfaces (sand, landscaping, dirt, or yards). Guests are responsible for any fines incurred for violations of association rules.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
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.
Single level property
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Gym
Tennis
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Windsurfing 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)
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 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
About the area
Located in Gulf Highlands, a neighbourhood in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf State Park. Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
Does Spacious 3BR Beach Home w/ Porch & Golf Cart | Sleeps 8 have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool.
Is Spacious 3BR Beach Home w/ Porch & Golf Cart | Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Spacious 3BR Beach Home w/ Porch & Golf Cart | Sleeps 8?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious 3BR Beach Home w/ Porch & Golf Cart | Sleeps 8?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious 3BR Beach Home w/ Porch & Golf Cart | Sleeps 8?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spacious 3BR Beach Home w/ Porch & Golf Cart | Sleeps 8 located?
Located in Gulf Highlands, this holiday home is within a 10-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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House was very nice and was a good space for our family of 6. The Martinique complex was a very nice, quiet community. Both pools were very nice. It was great having a golf cart to ride around the community. Thank you for a wonderful week.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site
8/10 Good
A guest from Chicago, IL
19 Jun 2024
2024 Gulf Shores
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful time. Sunset has been wonderful to rent from for the fourth time in as many years. They are very responsive if you have any issues.
Martinique on the Gulf is a lovely private community with uncrowded beaches. The property was in geat shape. The only problem we had was getting the key in and out of the door which we figured was due to sand in the key hole. Very enjoyable week.
The home was beautiful, clean& cert accommodating for our family size. The property manager checked in via text and was very quick on responses. Look forward to staying there again in the future.
Location was the best thing about the property. Right across from the pool. There was great communication with the rental company. But the house needed some upgrading
“It was fun”. “I loved it”. - happy kids and wife. Pool/beach/tennis all in walking distance. Tourist activities/restaurants a short drive down the road.
The house was very nice. Primary mattress a tad too soft and bouncy for us. When one person moved the other did too.The place was very clean except the carpets need shampooing. generalcleanshampooing
We LOVE Martinique, but don’t stay in this house! Pick any other residence.
House was dirty.
Blind in the master wouldn't close. I had to change clothes in the closet.
Stove top didn't work.
Windows and screens had mold growing on them.
Patio furniture was filthy, and paint would chip off onto your skin, if you sat on it.
Ceiling fans were caked in dust.
Mattresses and pillows were lumpy and uncomfortable.
Bugs all over the house.
Golf cart was duct taped together.
Microwave was rusty.
Light bulbs were burnt out.
Kitchen sink faucet was broken.
All the furniture was worn out. The kitchen table had a chair with no seat in it.
I have picture of everything.
I texted and called property manager with NO RESPONSE!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Drew M.
20 Jul 2022
Least possible service
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very 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:
Our vacation experience was a 1 out of 5. This house has zero beach towels, zero beach chairs, one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, one roll of paper towels, one garbage bag. That's it. They expect you to bring these items to vacation with you. There are no extra sheets or blankets for the pull out couch. There are two grills. Both are charcoal and both should be thrown away because they are in such disrepair. Don't expect to have a fun family bbq at this house. The gym needs a special access badge that was not in the house when we arrived. It took more than 24 hours to have it delivered. The wifi never worked on the trip at all. The management said they were working on too many other issues to fix our wifi. This house is nice, the "staff" was awful. To top this off, we left a cooler in the room. It is obvious that the renters shouldn't leave stuff. However, when we asked the staff, they were rude and non-responsive. They found the cooler, which I am thankful for but when I asked for a simple status update they took multiple days. Actually, it took 13 days to respond to a question for a status update. The bottom line is the location is great. The house is better than average. The staff doesn't know what good hospitality looks like. I would rent from another owner in this property, not this house.
The house was well laid out, comfortable and beautifully decorated. The golf cart is a wonderful addition to the rental. Family friendly and clean with everything you need for your stay. Our family of 6 really enjoyed our time there. However, we did have an issue with the washing machine which needed to be repaired or changed out. When used it would vibrate so badly it would bounce around the area and could be heard throughout the house. We reported the issue first thing Monday morning and it was checked out on Monday afternoon. We received a report from our host that it would be replaced. They were not able to schedule the replacement before our week ended. This house had a charcoal grill and according to the rules sheet in our house it specifically stated NO charcoal grills allowed. Secondly, the guest was required to clean the grill which is a nasty job that we would rather not do when on vacation.
Sara's Saving Grace was a great property to stay at. The house was very clean and inviting. It's a short golf cart ride to one of 1 pools and the beach. We would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dave B.
16 Mar 2022
Sara's saving grace
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:
Property description was accurate. Amenities are great. Love the location away from town.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kara P.
26 Oct 2021
Wonderful week
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
The house was extremely clean. Updated decor an open and airy feel. Martinique is a very nice neighborhood with pretty grounds. The house was about an 8 minute walk to the beach and a 3 minute golf cart ride. The beach was beautiful and clean! We had a great stay at Sara’s Saving Grace!
The house was wonderful for our party of 6. Great access to the pools and also the beach. Only issue was with the dryer malfunctioning the last day of our trip. Very great property and will definitely visit again!
Great location away from the Gulf Shores traffic. Nice beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nikki W.
28 Jun 2021
LOVED!!!!!
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 had a great stay. Loved everything about this house and the Martinique. Great location. The house was extremely clean. We walked in and it smelled amazing. The golf cart was so helpful with getting to and from the beach. The house had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. We will definitely be back!
We have been staying at a friend’s house in Martinique on the Gulf for many years. This was our first stay at a different property. It was absolutely beautiful, well located and immaculately clean. All is exactly as described. Ignore the prior reviews about the kitchen. It is well appointed with high-end appliances and has all of the cookware you would ever need. But, this part of the Gulf has incredible fresh seafood, so make sure to also get out to the MANY great restaurants within a 3 minute to 15 minute drive from this house.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was better than expected — very spacious, lovely decorations, perfect location. The kids enjoyed the easy access to the heated pool and riding the golf cart to the beach. As others have said, supplies are bare bones — bring your own cleaning supplies and everything else you can think of.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site
8/10 Good
sharon h.
29 Mar 2021
Peaceful respite during crazy times
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 home was immaculate and wonderfully located. A 1 minute walk to the nearest pool and a 3 minute golf cart ride to the other and the beach. BedsWerr comfortable and shower pressure amazing. Only short coming is kitchen supplies. Only 2 large and 1 small frying pan. Made cooking meals a bit trickier than expected. Grill is charcoal which prevented us from using (too much time and effort). I would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Erin H.
25 Mar 2021
Great Location
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 is a great home with plenty of space, a great location, and a very professional management company. Check in and check out were a breeze, the home was clean, and the description is accurate. The pictures are not up to date as some updates have been made (carpet, paint, bedding). My only disappointment was that there were no cleaning tools (broom, dust pan). There was a vacuum that was not working properly. Due to Covid I brought cleaning items (bleach, additional dish clothes & towels, sponges, dishwasher detergent, and dish soap) because I did not know what would be available. I was glad I did because there was nothing. The home was clean, but I would have liked to been able to sweep up messes. In addition the kitchen had basics only. Again, I brought items (sandwich bags, garbage bags, paper towel, napkins, paper plates, body soap, toilet paper, kleenex) not knowing what would be provided due to Covid and I needed all of the above. I would stay at this property again, and recommend it to friends. I would definitely suggest brining extra of what you use daily.
We loved this property! Such a plus to be a single family home! The community was outstanding, all the natural growth made it feel so welcoming. All the houses are nestled into the natural beauty.
The golf cart was a big selling point for us too. It made things so much easier going to the beach and just strolling the community.
I would highly recommend staying here😎
Oh yeah and no stairs!!! Woohoo!