House in Gulf Shores, AL

Enjoy Pool-Hot Tub-Beautiful Sandy Beach nearby plus All conveniences of Home

Enjoy Pool-Hot Tub-Beautiful Sandy Beach nearby plus All conveniences of Home

Photo gallery for Enjoy Pool-Hot Tub-Beautiful Sandy Beach nearby plus All conveniences of Home

The Rookery COA recently repainted all units.  Our cottage is now green.
Large Pool w/Covered Gazebo & Zero Entry area for young children
Regardless of the temperature, a trip to the hot tub is so relaxing!
The Rookery COA has replaced white railings with natural wood railings.
Living area

Overview of Enjoy Pool-Hot Tub-Beautiful Sandy Beach nearby plus All conveniences of Home

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL
  • Popular LocationFort Morgan Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiva Dunes Golf Course4 min drive
  • Popular LocationFort Morgan12 min drive
  • AirportPensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)83 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

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

Enjoy Pool-Hot Tub-Beautiful Sandy Beach nearby plus All conveniences of Home

Forget the elevators and extended hallways. Parking in front of the cottage provides easy, convenient access to your front door. Near Fort Morgan, 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 miles).

Just 15 to 20 minutes from Hwy. 59, in 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, 3rd bedroom has twin beds, 4 satellite TV’s (in living room and all bedrooms (Smart TVs in living rm and master bedroom) VCRs & DVDs, wireless Internet & 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 $25 each if purchased prior to arrival.

ACTIVITIES: Close By Activities include: Lots of golf courses to choose from, Wave Runner Rentals, Water Parks, Gulf Coast Zoo, Putt Putt Golf, Dinner Cruises, Shopping at the 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 pull-down 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, 0.4 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 as the large pool has an extended shallow end 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 public beach access is a down Cortez Street (approximately .4 miles).

Property manager

Carol VanGilder
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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 and no pets. The Rookery Assoc. does not allow renters to have pets. This is closely monitored; fines are imposed.
Parking passes must be displayed on left dash of all vehicles and on trailers parked at The Rookery. Your rental includes 2 parking passes.
No more than 6 occupants regardless of age.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Fort Morgan and Gulf Shores Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Gaines and Swift- Coles Historic Home. Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.

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
  • Fort Morgan Pizza - 5 min drive
  • The Village Hideaway - 5 min drive
  • Coast Restaurant - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 186 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Accessible
Not accessible as promised. No bath bench as promised.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carol VanGilder

Host profile image

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. Plenty of 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.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

More Vacation Rentals ideas