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Experience coastal bliss at our 3-bedroom cottage near the Beach

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Outdoor pool
Beach nearby
Lake
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, video library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪89 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this condo in Gulf Shores, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Fort Morgan Beach and Fort Morgan. .This condo is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Gulf State Park.

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 10 min walk
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Fort Morgan - 12 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Experience coastal bliss at our 3-bedroom cottage near the Beach

Forget the elevators and extended hallways. This small community of single/duplex cottages is nestled at the edge of the Bon Secour National Wildlife Preserve and across the street from the beach (beach is approximately 0.4 mi.).

Approximately 20 minutes from Gulf Shores, The Rookery captures the perfect blend of nature. The Rookery hosts plenty of community activity including a large, zero-entry pool, covered gazebo, hot tub, tennis court, and community grilling area with picnic tables. The unit is professionally cleaned and has 2 bedrooms with queen-size beds and 3rd bedroom with twin beds, 4 satellite TV’s (in living room and all bedrooms (Smart TVs in living rm and master bedroom) VCR & DVD and all major appliances incl. washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator w/ice maker, small appliances (coffee maker, blender, toaster, crock pot, iron & board, blow dryer).

Parking passes (guest registration certificates) are required to be displayed on all vehicles and trailers (not required on golf carts). Two parking passes are provided with each reservation. Additional passes are available at $50 each Overflow parking available for additional vehicles.

ACTIVITIES: Golf Courses, Wave Runner Rentals, Water Parks, Gulf Coast Zoo, Putt Putt Golf, Dinner Cruises, Shopping at Outlet Malls and The Wharf, Various Festivals (seasonal) & Night Life. Tour historic Fort Morgan just a few miles away or take the ferry over to Dauphin Island for a visit to the Dauphin Island Estuary. Several restaurants, a marina and boat dock are nearby. Nearby along Fort Morgan Road is the scenic Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge.. a haven for nature lovers.

COTTAGE: The full-size kitchen has a stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and garbage disposal. Dishes and linens are provided, (also toaster, blender, crock pot, deep fryer, large lobster pot, & blow dryer) and full size washer and dryer.

All on one level, there is easy access to the cottage with convenient parking. The outdoor porch area is screened with table, 4 chairs, 2 stools, 2 ceiling fans and roll-up shades. Block patio near entrance with adjacent water spigot - a great place to wash off all the sand. Plenty of sandy area around the patio for children to play, as well.

The beach is across the street, 0.5 miles from The Rookery. Walk to the beach or take your car and park near the beach for easy access.

THE ROOKERY COMMUNITY: The Rookery was designed to be a natural and quiet resort and is located adjacent to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. This is a wonderful place for kids to play and swim. The large pool has a zero-entry access where little ones can wade and walk right into the shallow end with no steps to climb. This pool has a hot tub, as well as a covered gazebo area and a large poolside bathroom. There is a community grilling area with picnic tables and a tennis court. There are three public beach accesses nearby. The nearest access is down Cortez Street (approximately .5 miles).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television with satellite programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Carol VanGilder

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1135 sq ft (105 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Experience coastal bliss at our 3-bedroom cottage near the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 199 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalie l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Could have been better
We really enjoy the area and the Rookery. We have stayed there for many years. The process to check in and out is as easy as possible. Our only complaint about the Rookery this year was the hot tub had been temporarily taken out due to damage. The house itself could have been better. The master bathtub feels like it has no subfloor so lots of popping and creaking. It felt a bit like we were going to fall through. The handles leaked and the master tub didn’t drain well. The bathroom accessories were falling off the walls. And it was not clean at all. We found some nicotine patches, a half empty water bottle, hair ties, and general trash under two of the beds. There is also not really anywhere to store a week’s worth of groceries so we just had to put things on the floor along walls (cases of soda, etc.). There are a TON of dishes and pots and pans so some of that could have been used to food. The outside shower wasn’t working so you couldn’t spray sand off. We’ll be back to the Rookery but not this particular home.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd time staying here.
It was our second time staying here. This is one of the best places to stay if you want to be away from all the business. Carol is amazing to work with. We will be back again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vacay
Our stay was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Ft Morgan Beach vacation
This was a great house. The furniture was very comfortable as well the beds were great. The kitchen had a large selection of cooking items. Our unit was very close to the pool which was great, large with plenty of seating around. It was just a short drive to the beach which was very nice, not crowded. i would recommend this to anyone looking to stay in Ft. Morgan Beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
WONDERFUL!!
My family and I loved it. The place was clean and very roomy. VERY RELAXING also. The price was great also, you would have paid the same for a hotel and did not have to be around other people and it was QUIET!😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl c., Carriere, Ms

Liked: Cleanliness
A darling cottage
We arrived on Friday, checked in the minute. We walked in the Door we were all in awe of how beautiful this little cottage was. It's perfect if you like to stay in the quiet area. Each bedroom was the perfect size.The bathrooms were great. You're still not far from any action that goes on around you. If you've never stayed here, you need to stay at least once. The cottage is gorgeous and the manager is awesome to deal with
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H., Hueytown

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This is a great getaway. The location is excellent if you enjoy being out of the busyness of the town. The beach access is easy to get to. The boardwalk out to the beach is great. It goes out on the beach a good way so you don’t have that far of a walk across the sand to the ocean. The pool is fantastic, however the hot tub was roped off the whole time (but it was too hot anyway). The pool is a zero entry so my 2 grandchildren loved that. They could choose their own depth to play in. The community is great. It had several small ponds that has all kinds of creatures and critters (including alligators). I do recommend you bring bug repellent because mosquitoes can be bad depending on when you go. The cottage was a 3 bed 2 bath. 2 of the bed’s had 1 queen bed and the 3rd bed had 2 twin beds. One of the queen bed’s had a private bath. The other queen bed had a sliding door (kind of like a Jack and Jane bathroom) going to the other bathroom. It had a washer and dryer. There were also extras such as beach gear and charcoal for the grill. Not sure if that was left by the property owner or the last renter but was told it was ok to use it by the owner. There is not a lot of pantry storage but I had a plastic tote that I used to transport stuff in our truck. Once I unloaded that I was able to put it on top of the dryer and use it for pantry storage. The cottage is decorated very nice and was extremely clean. Only complaint would be the 2nd bath shower sprayer & curtain.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystel E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Distance Walking Made for Great Trip!
The cottage was not only perfect for our girl's getaway but ideal for someone like me with walking difficulties. I chose this cottage due to it being one story and parking available steps from the front door. There were a few steps to climb to enter the cottage, but those were not an issue for me. In addition, we were very close to the pool, so my friends could walk if they wanted, but we also had the option to drive and park close to the pool gate. It was just three of us, so we each had our own bedroom. Having two bathrooms was nice, and we liked the layout of the cottage. The owner sent emails in advance with detailed information about the cottage and Fort Morgan area, which was much appreciated. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

carolyn j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Loved the place except seeing a gator in the pond that scared me alittle but should have expected it in th gulf but loved the stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeri-Lynn Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing, convenient, WONDERFUL
Check-in was super simple. Upon arrival, the property was just as described and was very clean and spacious. The property had everything we needed to prepare meals if we decided not to go out. There were PLENTY of things to do within a very short drive. We enjoyed the beach being across the road, the ferry ride to Dauphin Island, the aquarium, the pier, and so much more. The local restaurants offered fantastic food and we now have some favs for our next visit. The drive to town was very simple and within a reasonable distance for supplies, earing, shopping, and sight seeing. The hostess responded to any and all messages before, during, and after our stay. My 16 year old son enjoyed the available pool and spa as well. It was also very clean and well set up. We definitely recommend this rental/host to anyone. We are even currently looking into a long-term rental or buying a home because we had such a great time and would enjoy moving.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
April in Alabama
Cottage was great. Pool was not heated. Great internet . Cell phone reception very poor at cottage. Not owners fault. Liked the remoteness of cottage.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Fort Morgan
Very nice property in a peaceful location. Comfortable, Spacious, and Close to the beach.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C., Munfordville Ky

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little spot!
We loved the little house and the amenities! This is the place to stay if you like being out away from the hustle and bustle of town. We highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
The Rookery is a quiet little community with several amenities and not far from the beach. I liked that it was not crowded or loud so we were able to have a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and Quiet..
My family of 5 really enjoyed it. The house was nice and clean. Its located near Fort Morgan. Secluded from the busyness of Gulf Shores its Peaceful and quiet. Public beach access very close to The Rookery. Everything you could want to do is inside of an hour drive. Highly recommend. Carol is an amazing host, easy to talk too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accessible
Not accessible as promised. No bath bench as promised.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay.
Everything was absolutely wonderful at this property. I will suggest if you like to sleep cold- turn the air down as soon as you arrive at your stay. It’s just so warm in the summer time it takes time to cool down. The public beach is just a short little 5 minute walk. However, if you have things like umbrellas and chairs to bring. The public parking is not far at all. Very nice stay and appreciate Carol for all of the advice for us staying in the area for our first time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house
This home was everything that we expected since the listing was very accurate. Check in was easy and I was communicating with the owner which was nice to get quick responses. We will definitely rent again if we come back for anymore softball tournaments. Thank you, Carol!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Briana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a great trip to Fort Morgan. This little beach house was perfect for our family of 6. It was very clean and the host was so helpful when we had questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, Spacious & Great Amenities
The property was actually better in person. The pool is great to have zero entry easy access. It was right by our cottage. Short drive to Orange Beach and Gulf Shores with many options for restaurants and activities. I love that it is away from the hustle and bustle of the more populated areas. Fort Morgan is a must see. Great communication with the property owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Very clean cottage not far from the beach. Carol is personable and easy to reach by phone. The kitchen has everything you need if you stay in and cook. Many restaurants close by. There is so much to do in the area. We loved the relaxing pace of Fort Morgan. We will be back someday!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was very comfortable and welcoming
The home was great, plenty of room for everyone, the kitchen was well stocked, the owner had everything there you could need. The only negative issue was the housekeeping had only left 2 washcloths in the master bath, plenty of towels but we made it work without bothering the owner. It was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

Liked: Cleanliness
💯 recommend!!!
We absolutely loved our stay, Carol was so great to work with and was very quick to answer any questions I had! The house was great, very clean and had everything we needed! The property was in a great location with a pool on location! We definitely plan to come again! Thank you for making our stay exactly what we wanted💜
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023