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The Rookery-family friendly private cottage-pool-hot tub-mins to the beach

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Interior
Dining
TV, stereo
Pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9111 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, Alabama
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪88 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this cottage in Gulf Shores, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Bon Secour Bay and Fort Morgan Beach. .This cottage is 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Gulf State Park and 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Gulf Shores Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 8 min walk
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min walk
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 3 min drive
  • Fort Morgan - 11 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Rookery-family friendly private cottage-pool-hot tub-mins to the beach

After Dune Delight is a beautiful coastal cottage located at The Rookery in the Fort Morgan area of Gulf Shores! This cottage is perfect to getaway, unwind and enjoy!
Enjoy the tropical indoor and outdoor living with a cozy screened in porch and an relaxing sitting area surrounded by palm trees. This is beautiful cottage has recently been remodeled with stunning hardwood floors through-out and coastal interior colors and beautiful furniture! The open floor plan makes entertaining perfect! The kitchen is beautifully set-up for everything you will need for your vacation!
*family games *Mr. Coffee maker *charcoal grill
*toaster over *hand mixer
*blender *Pur-water filter
*crock pot/slow cooker *Direct TV *Internet
Cottage 3100 is located across from the pool, tennis court and grill area with picnic tables!

Master-king and private bath
Guest bedroom 1- 1-queen
Guest bedroom 2-twin over full bunk and a twin over twin bunk-sleeping 5 kiddos comfortably

Full-Service Concierge Services brought to you by The Beach Moms offering grocery delivery and set-up!

The Rookery will only allow 2 cars and must register vehicle tag number with Aqua Vacations. Your reservation will include 2 Guest Registration Certificates for your convenience.
The Rookery offers guest plenty of community activity with a large zero entry pool with a large poolside bathroom, covered gazebo, hot tub, tennis courts and community grilling area with picnic tables.

*The Rookery is adjacent to the Bon Secure Wildlife Refuge. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
*For the golfers, visit Kiva Dunes and The Peninsula Golf Club-both Clubs are award winning
*Tour the historic Fort Morgan-check the fort website for the candlelight tour-it's a must
*Take the Mobile Ferry to Dauphin Island for a visit to the Dauphin Island Estuary and great restaurants

**This property is not located on the beach. Public beach access is a .4 miles from the Rookery down Cortez Street. Walk to the beach or take your car and park right at the beach for easy access**

* WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: While all Aqua Vacations rental units are set up for normal housekeeping, the properties will NOT have hairdryers; cleaning products; or toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags and soaps intended to last for the duration of your stay. Each rental property is furnished with a starter set of paper products for your first night. This set includes one roll of paper towels, a small bottle of liquid dish soap, one powder dishwashing packet, one can liner per trash

Aqua Vacations is a southern, boutique full service vacation management company.
We guarantee all property information and photo’s are accurate and up-to-date.
*This is a NON-SMOKING UNIT
*Occupancy: 9
*No Pets
*2 vehicles allowed
*Rental Policy prohibits rental to adults under the age of 25.
If using a credit card, there is a 5% convenience fee.

This property is proudly managed by Aqua Vacations.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a water park and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Aqua Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 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 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

Property is also known as

1858-192812
Vrbo Property

The Rookery-family friendly private cottage-pool-hot tub-mins to the beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Fort Morgan!
This was a great place for our family to enjoy some time together. The bunk room was perfect for the cousins, ages 8, 12, and 14. We appreciated the proximity to the pool and the convenient parking. The neighborhood was peaceful, even during a holiday. Checking in and out was easy, and we didn't need to contact the property manager because everything was working, and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
We enjoyed it very much. We will stay again in the future. Highly recommend to others. Thank yall we had a wonderful time. Hope to see yall next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

chester w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Woo
Fine but kivingroom tv not properly working and no internet
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruddy

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Our staybwas very pleasant. We would stay again without any questions asked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay
Everything was as advertised. We were right next to the pool which was nice. We really enjoyed our stay. It was one of the best trips we’ve had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
It was a great house with a lot of room for us. Would definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach trip
The cottage was so cozy and welcoming. The trip to the beach was quick and easy. We had everything we needed in the cottage. We hated to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kourtney G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation stay for our family
The host was great, prompt to answer any questions I had. Beautiful cozy home! So close to Fort Morgan beach! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Keith K.

Terrible bugs, bad beds, poor kitchen
The nats or "No See Ums" ate us up. We tried different bug sprays but nothing helped. We could not be outside at all. The master bedroom mattress was so worn out and soft we just sank. The fitted sheets did not fit the bed and came off the mattress every night. The guest room with a queen bed didn't even have fitted sheets. The review stated the top rack of the dishwasher was missing/gone and no one replaced it...it was still missing. The pans were all worn, rusted and in poor condition. The light in the fridge was missing ( I bought one and installed) and the it froze food in the refrigerator and leaked water from the ice maker in the freezer into the refrigerator and destroyed vegetables. The garbage disposal sounded like it had loose parts and we never used it again. The light above the stove in the microwave was not working ( also probably just burnt out but no one seems to check or cares). The fan in the guest room only ran on high or not as all. The wifi was so poor you couldn't use it for calls or conferences and was very slow all the time The outside grill was rusted to pieces and you could only use a portion of it, but again the bugs made that miserable. The pool IS NOT HEATED. The pool was the reason we came here as we thought it would be nice for the grandkids who are 4 and 6. Was told they use to heat it but do not anymore. The photos show a fire pit in the front yard area but there is not one, although the neighbors had one, but again the bugs would have made it impossible to use. Asking others in the resort about the bugs and they stated the bugs are there all year. They have an ALEXA but it worked half the time or not at all, probably due to the poor wifi. We have had a number of rentals in the past and this was by far the most disappointing. The heat stopped working two days after our arrival and they came out the afternoon of the first day to confirmed it wasn't working and then called the repair company who came out the following day and repaired it. So two days with no heat. We will not be back!!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Travis J., Liberty Hill, TX

Great Family Beach Trip
We had a great vacation to Fort Morgan and After Dune Delight was a great place to stay. We loved the beach and the neighborhood pool. We saw an alligator in one of the ponds, as well as other wildlife. We also saw the Blue Angels practicing. The house was roomy and well equipped. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Time
We had a wonderful time. Any minor issues were nothing compared to the fun. Thanks for making this all possible.

6/10 Okay

lynne c.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beach house
The inside of the property was nicely decorated. The washer, dryer, and dishwasher did not work well. The outside of the property was very untidy and dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet get away a short stroll from the beach
We enjoyed our stay - the house was just as expected. No problems whatsoever with the house or touching base with the manager. The stroll to the beach was easy and the hot tub was great after a day playing in the surf. Great space and a great getaway for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andy W., Atlanta, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful visit
Nice updated home in a fabulous "off the beaten path" location. Family of 6 stayed for 4 nights with no problem. Property was clean and updated. Fully stocked kitchen allowed us to enjoy home cooked meals 1-2 times a day. No high rises or crowds. Beach access over 1/2 mile away with limited parking, so rent the golf cart if you can. Pool and hot-tub across the street from property was well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location!
We had a blast at the Rookery. Our unit was perfect for our family get away of 6 adults, 3 kids. Everything was great except that the WiFi only worked our first day for like 12 hours. It was out the rest of the time and the management company was no help getting it fixed (we called twice). We reset the router and could see it and were logged in but had no service. Very frustrating especially since cell service was limited so not even my hot spot worked. Kids couldn’t stream a show at night and I couldn’t log into work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020