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Living room
Zero-entry swimming pool
Private access to unit
Pool area
Living room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10105.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fort Morgan
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

B.E.A.C.H.🏖️ Best escape anyone can have🌊

Welcome to Southern Tides at The Rookery! The Rookery is a peaceful, low-density community situated next to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. It's a highly sought-after destination for families, offering an array of excellent amenities, including two pools, a covered gazebo, hot tub, tennis courts, a community grilling area with picnic tables, and easy access to world-class golf courses. This location combines affordability, spaciousness, and a wide range of amenities, making it a fantastic choice for your stay. You'll have the opportunity to enjoy tranquility while remaining close enough to the Gulf Shores attractions and restaurants.

This spacious three-bedroom, two-bath condo is ideal for families and friends. The master bedroom features a Queen-size bed, a private bathroom, and a TV. Both guest bedrooms are equipped with Queen-size beds, with one of them also featuring a futon. Additionally, there are three Queen-sized futons in the living room, providing sleeping space for up to 12 people in total.

Your private screened porch is perfect for relaxation, allowing you to enjoy the gentle breeze while rocking or swinging. The condo also boasts charming old-fashioned pine floors, a feature that many people appreciate about Rookery condos. The beach is just a short walk or car ride away, with the Rookery being located 0.4 miles from the beautiful white sand beaches of the Fort Morgan peninsula.

The Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge offers several easy trails through sawgrass marsh and slash pine forests, providing opportunities to spot 500 different animal and bird species. The Fort Morgan Peninsula lies in the bird and butterfly migration route. During early spring and late fall, the entire peninsula comes to life with birds and butterflies, including Monarchs and Gulf Fritillaries. In addition to the typical gulls and sandpipers, you may encounter ospreys, great blue herons, and various hawk species, such as sharp-shinned and Cooper's hawks. Be sure to bring your camera to capture a piece of paradise to take home with you. Historic Fort Morgan is only 4.5 miles from the cottage, and you can catch the car ferry to Dauphin Island, where you'll find more walking trails and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.

For reservations during the Winter Season (January and February) made before October 1st, a minimum stay of 60 days (two months) is required. Reservations that don't meet this criterion are subject to cancellation by management. After October 1st, reservations for the winter months may be made for a minimum of three or seven nights, depending on unit specifications. This property is professionally managed by Poole & Associates.

Additional information: Parking passes are required and may be purchased upon arrival or by contacting the management office directly, with a maximum of two parking passes allowed per reservation, accommodating up to two cars. Linens are provided, but guests are advised to bring their own beach towels. The reservation includes a "starter set" of hand soap, one roll of toilet tissue per bathroom, one trash bag per trash can, and one roll of paper towels.

Guests must be at least 25 years of age or older to rent this property, and photo ID is required at check-in. Smoking is not permitted, and pets are not allowed.

Feel free to inquire about monthly "Snowbird" rates available from November through February, which offer an excellent option for extended stays. Southern Tides at The Rookery is ready to provide you with a comfortable and memorable getaway for your family or group of friends.

Property manager

Poole and Associates
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Fort Morgan - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 25 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 87 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

Frequently asked questions

Does B.E.A.C.H.🏖️ Best escape anyone can have🌊 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is B.E.A.C.H.🏖️ Best escape anyone can have🌊 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at B.E.A.C.H.🏖️ Best escape anyone can have🌊?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at B.E.A.C.H.🏖️ Best escape anyone can have🌊?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is B.E.A.C.H.🏖️ Best escape anyone can have🌊 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Bon Secour Bay. Kiva Dunes Golf Course is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alicia R.

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

Family Vacation at the beach

Best vacation ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

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

Private getaway

Very private .Loved the swamp wildlife it made our trip .Turtles,gators and birds galore.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Summer C., Calhoun USA

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location. Very close to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Lovely stay

My four boys and I loved this property! So close to the beach and feels so secluded! Lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Deron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Difficult to locate

Need to be provided a layout of cabin because Rookery 1401 is difficult to locate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Scott N.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely not as advertised

Unfortunately we only stayed one of the three nights that we booked. The online pictures were not accurate. Housekeeping wasn’t good. Property location within the overall property was not good. We arrived after dark and had to go to the back of the house(which turned out to be a duplex) to gain entry. The walkway to the back of the house was a boardwalk through a salt marsh with signs that said don’t feed the alligators. No lights to illuminate the path.found food on the dishes and silverware.the front of one bathrooms vanities was falling off.furniture was much older looking than in photos. Advertised 8 minute walk to beach but would have taken probably 15 in my opinion. We would have left same night had we not arrived as late as we did. Ended up getting a hotel room the next day. I won’t be going back to fort Morgan after many years of enjoying the area. This trip ruined it for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan O.

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

Great spot

Covers basics. Ample sleeping space. Close to pool. Couple min drive around corner from a not so crowded beach…avail side street parking for free or public parking close. Cool food truck area w games 5 mins away 6-10pm. Updated mini mart close as well. Only downside is 30 minutes from any main area w Walmart etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

No parking

House was not marked. Took us 30 mins. To find it. I was told only 2 parking passes and the 3rd was to park in quest parking with no parking pass...untill HOA came around and put a ticket on my truck...i was told i didnt need one but had to spend 40 plus for an extra pass.. Nothing else was wrong...had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie C.

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

Great vacation

The property managers are amazing! Poole & Assoc made everything easy and were great to work with. We had a bit of a problem finding the rental once we got to the property, as it’s tucked away and private, but we enjoyed our time there. We had a small problem with the lock on the door and it was promptly fixed. We had wildlife (alligator, turtles, birds) just off our deck and the kids enjoyed watching that. The pool is close and so is the beach, and we really enjoyed both!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

stephanie m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the Rookery

We love the neighborhood. The house was alittle hard to find as it is tucked in the back but perfect for privacy. It wasn't as clean as I would have liked. There were stains on the bedspreads, hairs still in the bathroom and several cockroach. There also wasn't enough bath towels for a location that sleeps 12. Overall we were happy and would definitely stay at the Rookery again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Location and community was nice and away from the crowds.

Location and property was nice. The condo was clean enough not to complain but not as clean as other vbro properties. The worst part of the trip was check in. You could not just go straight to the property. You had to go to the properties office and pick up the keys. Then upon departure you had to bring them back by a certain time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

jessica E.

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

Beautiful and quiet

We loved our stay at ft Morgan. It is a quiet island and which we love. They house was roomy enough for the family and we liked that we are privacy. I will say the house is hard to find when first getting there. I read the reviews and thought how hard could it really be. Well it's hard. The house is behind house. They do not give you a map of the place when you pick the keys up. So I suggested you go to where the mail is and look at the map on the wall. If you are by the boat parking it's the houses behind there. They need a sign at the beginning of the wooden walk way that points and says the two house numbers. That would make a heck of a difference. There is wild life by the house but that's the stuff our family enjoys. But we truly did enjoy our stay and would be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Colleen V.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Don’t book at the Rookery

This property shows better in pictures than in person. House keeping very lacking. We made numerous reports to the house keeper and then Poole management The swamp is pretty but you cannot go out side without the bugs biting- porch area hasn’t been cleaned up in how long?!? Mattresses low quality and stained. Sand in my daughters bed, not enough sheets and towels for our first night. Leftover wash left in the dryer and multiple dirty dishes in different locations. Vey disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great location

This unit is in a great location. The local public beach was easy to get to, beautiful white sand, clear water the first day. Some rain came through so it wasn't as clear after that. Our coffee maker was missing the basket and they replaced it the same day. Be sure to bring coffee filters with the flat bottoms, not cone shaped. There were plenty of sand toys, 2 beach umbrellas, a couple chairs and nets available. We did see an alligator and a couple turtles in the pond behind the unit. We found some of the dishes to be dirty, food smudges on a couple of the doors and walls. Pleasantly surprised there was a large pot if you want to make your own seafood boil.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Not the best experience.

I have tried to summit a review a few times and it won’t allow it to go through. So apparently I can’t give too many details. If you have smaller children, a fear of snakes, or want to swim in a pool with the tiles still there then don’t stay here. If you have an issue and expect something done The. Don’t stay here. Paid for extra parking and had to wedge in between boats. Over all stay we was extremely unsatisfied and will not stay at this location again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie B.

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

Peaceful

It was a little hard to find but it was peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

jennifer g.

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

Wonderful Time

We had a wonderful time, easy check in, loved the unit we stayed in. Amazing pool. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Georgina L.

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

Our vacation

The rookery was beautiful!! The wildlife and scenery was a wonderful experience, our family enjoyed every moment spent!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea J.

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

Mini vaycay

This was the best mini vacay ever we want to come back next year We only had 1 issue and that was the steps to get into the condo they started breaking as we walked on them we did call an they said they will put in a work order

8/10 Good

Kristina P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friend and family beach vaca

Overall our trip was great. House was a good size for 4 adults and 5 kids. There was one issue. When we arrived my friend lifted up a pillow on her bed to reveal what looked to be a blood stain! I was kind of shocked but my friends and I are nurses so we pulled the white sheet off and left in on dryer so they could see and wash or dispose of it if necessary. I did take pictures and we documented it in our review on comment page they left us. When we arrived as you know with kids they were rambunctious, tired, and hungry, so no I didn’t read the exit info until we were driving back to the rental company to drop of keys at end of stay. I did tell her about the stain and told her we wrote it in comments. The next day I was charged $20 for a queen white sheet!!!!! I was shocked. Contacted property management and even sent pictures of the stain with the date we arrived! Kara said she would send it to management and i would hear back. I have emailed her 2 more times with no response!!! I am disgusted and annoyed! I get it’s Covid season and everyone is on edge but really! I have proof and no sheet that they had at the house was worth $20! I am still hoping they make this right!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Good Times

Very easy check in, Close to beach Location is away from crowd beach location great and easy to get to. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

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