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

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The Rookery COA recently repainted all units. Our cottage is now green.

Block patio to right of steps & stepping stones to storage/deck box on left.

Large Pool w/Covered Gazebo & Zero Entry area for young children

The Rookery COA has replaced white railings with natural wood railings.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6105.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Air conditioning
Dryer
Parking available
Washer

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

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 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).

Property manager

Carol VanGilder

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Absolutely no smoking inside. No pets. The Rookery Assoc. does not allow renters to have pets. This is closely monitored; fines are imposed.

No more than 6 occupants regardless of age.

Parking passes must be filled out and displayed on all vehicles. Two parking passes (Certificates of Registration) included with rental.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this condo 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.

Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Fort Morgan Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Fort Morgan - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 29 min drive - 30.0 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Experience coastal bliss at our 3-bedroom cottage near the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Experience coastal bliss at our 3-bedroom cottage near the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Experience coastal bliss at our 3-bedroom cottage near the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience coastal bliss at our 3-bedroom cottage near the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience coastal bliss at our 3-bedroom cottage near the Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within a 10-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).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tania B.

12 March 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A place to get away.

The property was very nice, and we enjoyed our stay there. Carol was very helpful and always answered or returned our calls promptly. It was a peaceful and restful.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandyn C.

28 January 2025

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalie l.

28 October 2024

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

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda K.

12 October 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

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.

15 September 2024

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

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.

20 August 2024

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

Summer Vacay

Our stay was great.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 July 2024

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

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.

12 July 2024

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

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.

8 July 2024

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

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.

26 June 2024

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

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.

9 June 2024

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

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.

5 June 2024

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

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.

8 May 2024

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

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.

30 April 2024

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

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.

25 March 2024

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

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

17 October 2023

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

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.

12 October 2023

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

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.

21 September 2023

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

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.

16 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Accessible

Not accessible as promised. No bath bench as promised.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylee C.

10 August 2023

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

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.

16 July 2023

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

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.

30 June 2023

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

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.

24 June 2023

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

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.

18 June 2023

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

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.

10 June 2023

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Carol VanGilder

Why they chose this property

The cottage is fully furnished and decorated in comfortable style. Approx. a 1-minute walk to the pool and about .04 mi to the Beach with great beach access and beautiful ocean and sandy beach. Parking and easy access to the cottage allows for convenient unloading and loading upon arrival and departure.

What makes this property unique

All the conveniences of home with ocean and beautiful sandy beach nearby...... plus large community pool, hot tub, tennis courts and plenty of local activities for the whole family to enjoy.

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English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

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