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Vacation home near Fort Morgan Beach in Gulf Shores

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Also, Bon Secour Bay is within half a mile (1 km) and Kiva Dunes Golf Course is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fort Morgan - 9 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Gulf State Park - 19 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 21 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

🌴Peace love and sandy feet🌊

The Rookery is a tranquil, low-density community nestled beside the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, making it a popular choice for families seeking a peaceful retreat with great amenities. These amenities include two pools, a covered gazebo, a hot tub, tennis courts, a community grilling area with picnic tables, and convenient access to world-class golf courses. While the beach is just a short walk or drive from the beach house, you'll find it challenging to match this combination of affordability, spaciousness, and amenities.

Relax and unwind on your private screened porch, where you can enjoy the gentle breezes while rocking or swinging. The cottage is professionally decorated in soothing neutral colors, featuring comfortable beds, sofas, chairs, and beautiful pine floors. It's equipped with all the essentials for a delightful stay. You can watch your favorite movies or enjoy cable television in the family room and the king-sized master bedroom. Additional bedrooms include a queen guest room and a bunk room with one full bed and three twins. There's also a TV with a DVD player and free WIFI available for your entertainment. The Rookery is conveniently located just 0.4 miles from the pristine white sand beaches of the Fort Morgan peninsula.

The adjacent wildlife refuge offers several easy trails that wind through sawgrass marshes and slash pine forests, providing opportunities to encounter over 500 different animal and bird species. The Fort Morgan Peninsula is part of the bird and butterfly migration route, making it a vibrant hub for birdwatching and butterfly enthusiasts. Historic Fort Morgan is only 4.5 miles from the cottage, and you can catch a ferry from there 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. The Rookery 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; however, guests are encouraged 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.

Grills are not permitted for this property. There is communal grills onsite.

Don't forget to inquire about monthly "Snowbird" rates available from November through February, providing an extended stay option for those seeking a warm and welcoming retreat. The Rookery offers the perfect blend of comfort and natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and relaxation seekers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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🌴Peace love and sandy feet🌊 Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love staying at this property. The location to the pool in the walking distance from the beach, our ideal. The amount of space in the house is great for our large family. We have five children ages from 7 to 15 and there is space for all of us! This was our second day and we plan to book again next October!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

kayla h., Cassville

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great with our stay.. room was clean and as described. just wish there was a easier way to the beach than drive or walk 8/10 of a miles
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Diane R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lack of communication and addressing issues

First we couldn’t locate the house and called for directions which took us 1/2 hour to find. Then we get to the house finally and informed them of cockroaches on screened in porch, no pot holders, no skillets, ice maker wasn’t working and I registered two vehicles and they said only one. The house wasn’t very clean but since they said ok to my other problems I didn’t address that.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for my group!

Some coworkers and I stayed here for around a week and had a blast! The location is great, less than a mile from the beach in a lovely neighborhood with pool and tennis court. The hosts were very friendly and made sure everything was in order for us at check-in and check-out. I would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joan M.

cozy

very nice stay. However, when you advertise all appliances and utensils included there should be enough to accomodate up to 8 people as advertised. otherwise, stay was very pleasant and cozy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024