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Walk to the Beach Darling Cottage w/ Screened Porch, AC & Shared Pool/Hot Tub

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Living area
Pool
Terrace/patio
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8105.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Walk to the Beach Darling Cottage w/ Screened Porch, AC & Shared Pool/Hot Tub

The Rookery 3002

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Charming, cheerful, and bright, this darling cottage at The Rookery is an easy walk - or an even quicker drive - from the incredible white sand beach that Gulf Shores and the Fort Morgan Peninsula are known for.

As you come home from days spent swimming, sunbathing, and collecting sea shells, you'll be greeted by a screened-in porch where you can kick back in an Adirondack chair with a cool drink in the balmy breeze. Inside, you'll find an open, air-conditioned living space that brings together the kitchen, the six-person dining room table, and the living room with its flatscreen TV (one of three in the house, with TVs in the main bedroom and the daybed room as well). There's a private washer/dryer where you can leave the day's swimsuits to spin - or grab a fresh one on your way over to the community's outdoor pool and hot tub.

What's nearby:
This cottage is part of The Rookery, a community that sits just north of Fort Morgan Road on the incredibly scenic Fort Morgan Peninsula. The grounds are home to an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a tennis court, and a picnic area with charcoal grills, with a beach access point three-quarters of a mile south on Pizarro Avenue (with public parking available). The Fort Morgan State Historic Site is at the tip of the peninsula only six miles west, while the heart of Gulf Shores - home to a wide assortment of fun eateries and attractions - 15 miles east.

Things to know:
Full kitchen
Snowbird-friendly - November 1st to March 1st.
Please note that there is a maximum of two vehicles allowed for each home; the HOA will have excess cars towed

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach, while Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fort Morgan, AL

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Fort Morgan - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 29 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 90 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Walk to the Beach Darling Cottage w/ Screened Porch, AC & Shared Pool/Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Walk to the Beach Darling Cottage w/ Screened Porch, AC & Shared Pool/Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to the Beach Darling Cottage w/ Screened Porch, AC & Shared Pool/Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to the Beach Darling Cottage w/ Screened Porch, AC & Shared Pool/Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to the Beach Darling Cottage w/ Screened Porch, AC & Shared Pool/Hot Tub located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan Beach. Bon Secour Bay and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Kris F.

Infested and price gouging

We are a family of 7. Vacations to us are important because its already expensive for a family of 4, let alone paying for 7. On day 1, we found 2 roaches (1 alive in the closet and 1 dead on top of the oven). We took pictures of the roaches, sent to and called Vacasa to let them know and ask about fumigation. We got a text saying we were getting a $200 tax refund and we didn’t get a call back until the next day after more happened on day 2. The kids went swimming at the pool and they came back an hour later all bit up. They said there were a bunch of little black stinging bugs. We stayed for 1 night since we had nowhere else to go. On day 2, I made breakfast and 1 roach was already on the table where we were eating, 1 came out from the closet, and 1 came down the kitchen wall from the top a/c vent. We took pictures and video, sent to and called Vacasa to tell them we were leaving. We left and stayed in 2 hotel rooms that cost $2500 more than our budget to salvage our vacation. Vacasa said they were sorry. We looked at old reviews and saw that another family had roach issues at the same location and fumigation never happened! We booked the property for 5 nights, stayed 1 night in infestation and we got charged $1778, when the total bill only said it was $978. We got refunded only $800 of our money. We’re still trying to contact VRBO to figure out where the extra $800 charge went because Vacasa said they only charged $978. I don’t recommend this location both due to pests and price gouging.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

Great family place

We loved our time at the Rookery. The cottage was adorable, clean, and had everything we needed for a stress free vacation! It was close to the pool which was convenient for our kiddos. Proximity to the beach was fantastic. Highly recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Nichele C.

Family vaca and concerts

Love the laid back feel of community and close beach access. Perfect home away from home
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8/10 Good

Martha L.

Beautiful place!

A very nice place, very spacious, quiet, the details that we found from VACASA very nice, thank you, very cozy rooms and clean bathrooms. What I did not like was that there were roaches on the kitchen counters, when we opened the front door we were greeted by a large c roach and another in one of the rooms, we found garbage under one of the dressers. Wi-Fi never worked. Still correcting this, I would recommend and I will rent this place again, we loved it!
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10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

The Rookery

The location was excellent for us since we like mostly peace and quiet away from it all. The condo was very nice and well-laid out. The pool was superb. I would have given the vacation a "5" except the unit was not very clean. But for that, we had a great time and will consider going back.

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo R.

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

wish I had more vacation time....

awesome place... looking forward to next time...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Luis O.

Hidden Gem at the Rookery

The house is beautiful. Well decorated and closed to the beach. The beds are small and not really comfortable. We loved that it was so peaceful. Very nice community! We had a tough time finding it. We would advise anyone who is not familiar with the area to get there when there still daylight and if it takes you through Dauphin Island know that you will need to take a ferry. The ferry was sold out by the time we got it. We lost 3 hours of driving. Overall we loved the place and we would come back again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Beautiful & cozy

Very open floor plan and just felt like home
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10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Stellar home

Amazing place to stay. Great rooms and space to roam. Only real complaint is whoever did the dishes last didn't properly clean them with food still stuck to some of the dishes. Pleased with everything else tho and plan on coming back again some time. Oh forgot about the tropical storm that happened to be on our last day
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

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

Stay # 3002

We had a wonderful time at this property. It was beautiful and very well maintained. If there was anything that we found difficult was the address. GPS took us there, but if there was some kind of street light for the Rookery address, that would be very helpful for those of us that arrived in the dark. Other than that I can't say one bad thing about our stay. Will tell friends and hopefully we will be returning for another great time at the Rookery. DT
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Super Comfortable

The first thing that comes to mind while staying here is the comfort you feel. From the layout to the decor to the furnishings it was very relaxing and enjoyable. It has a bright and beachy feel. While the unit is not adjacent to the beach it is definitely close enough and just a short drive to Fort Morgan area gives you less populated beaches. We did have issues with internet connectivity (no wifi so could only use cell service which was only one bar most of the time). Therefore no streaming capability for Netflix, etc. While slightly inconvenient this certainly didn't diminish the time there and should be back online for the next visitor. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Enjoy the stay.

This is a great place to stay, we had the most fun. The beaches close by, friends and family spending time together, although could of used more seating at the table and living room. We would do this again. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
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8/10 Good

Eileen C.

The Rookery

After our condo on Orange Beach we were disappointed that the only available lodging was at the Rookery Fort Morgan but what a pleasant surprise! We enjoyed the house it was well equipped and comfortable. Biking/walking to the beach was close and fun plus there was always parking. We will return!
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10/10 Excellent

Latasha P.

Loved the place

The place was clean my family loved our stay we can't wait to visit again.

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