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Pool
Sport court
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fort Morgan
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪89 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Fort Morgan Beach and Fort Morgan. .This vacation home is 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Bon Secour Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Fort Morgan - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 28 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 89 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

About this property

Entire place

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

🏖️ FRESH REMODEL! Come & Enjoy🌊 🎣 The fish are biting🎣

The Rookery is a serene, low-density community located adjacent to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. It's a popular choice among families due to its excellent amenities, including two pools, a covered gazebo, hot tub, tennis courts, a community grilling area with picnic tables, and close proximity to world-class golf courses. The beach is just a short walk or drive from the beach house. It's a rare find that combines affordability, spaciousness, and great amenities. You can enjoy the tranquility of the area while still being close enough to the attractions and restaurants of Gulf Shores.

The cottage is fully furnished and equipped with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. The master bedroom features a queen bed, the second bedroom has a king-size bed, and the third bedroom offers a full-size bed. Additionally, there's a full-size sofa in the living area that can be used for additional sleeping space if needed. The kitchen is fully equipped with a microwave, dishwasher, and ice maker. The unit also includes a washer and dryer for your convenience. Three streaming smart TVs are available in the unit, along with new fiber internet, perfect for your entertainment.

The Rookery was designed as a quiet resort adjacent to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. You can play games outside with the kids, go birdwatching, or walk the trail to Mobile Bay. Explore one of the Bon Secour marked trails with your family nearby. Historic Fort Morgan is only six miles away, or take the ferry to Dauphin Island and visit Fort Gaines or the Sea Estuary. Two championship golf courses are within a couple of miles, without the traffic or crowds. A short drive into Gulf Shores allows you to visit Waterville, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, or The Track, offering amusement park rides and arcade games. Numerous restaurants also await you. Drive up to Foley and visit the Tanger Outlet, a large outlet mall. A marina, boat dock, and local restaurants are nearby. Tennis rackets and beach supplies are provided for your convenience.

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 can 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.

Explore the possibility of monthly "Snowbird" rates available from November through February, designed to make your extended stay even more enticing. The Rookery offers a peaceful retreat where comfort and lasting memories await.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features surfing/body boarding nearby, sailing nearby, and scuba diving nearby. Recreational activities include water skiing nearby, parasailing nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Poole and Associates

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,135 square feet

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

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🏖️ FRESH REMODEL! Come & Enjoy🌊 🎣 The fish are biting🎣 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deb D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gulf shores
The property was very nice. Only issue was the very HARD WATER .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place in a quiet neighborhood.
Property was nice and worked well for our stay. The neighborhood was fairly quiet though you could hear some of the traffic noise from the hwy if you were outside. This is actually a duplex unit which isn’t obvious from the pictures though the other units entrance is on the other side of the house so it felt private and we never heard anything from the adjacent unit. There is a small pond behind the house with a “don’t feed the alligators” sign but we never saw any. Just some turtles and birds. The pool shown in pictures is actually a community pool (there is another bigger one in the center of the development). It is right adjacent to the unit so privacy/noise could be an issue in the warmer months when more people use it. It was too chilly when we were there to swim. The king size bed is not in the room with the master bath, though it does have a connecting door to the main bathroom. The beds were comfortable though one of them squeaked a lot when used. Kitchen cabinets/countertop are starting to show a little bit of wear. Had adequate cooking supplies. Fort Morgan is a 20 min drive from downtown Gulf shores. The unit doesn’t come with extra TP/paper towels/laundry soap so you will have to purchase your own. There were a few spices provided but no condiments etc in the fridge to use so plan accordingly. There are a few sand toys provided. There is public access/parking to the beach a very short drive away but it isn’t really walkable from the unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to stay
Everything presented online was spot on. The only issue we had was the dryer was broken. That was kind of a big deal to me. We needed to wash and dry baseball uniforms as we were there for a week long baseball tournament. I was very impressed with the communication from the property staff prior to our arrival. Check in and out process was seamless. The house was clean and tidy and met our expectations. Should have been.a 5 star review, but the lack of a dryer has me giving 4 stars instead.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

REYNA L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice but to far away
the house is in a quiet area. inside the house clean and tidy. the beach is 5 minutes away but if you have small children to go to the gulf shores area it takes you 25 to 35 minutes to get to that area. There is only one gas station 15 minutes away. Walmart is 40 minutes away. I recommend that you bring your shampoo because they only provide one bar of soap. also no hair dryer. the kitchen is well equipped with pots and a little scratched from teflon. The pool, the water was super hot, it's understandable because it was super hot when we went, but in reality, if you don't like boiling water, you're not going to get in. I never saw people inside. the mattresses are a bit soft you sink into them your back hurts the next day. Is a great place but to far away for the entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall Great!
Although it was a little bit of a trek down Ft Morgan it was worth it! The neighborhood was great and quiet, we enjoyed the pools and short walk to the beach. There were a few restaurants near by so we didn’t have to drive in to town and deal with traffic. We used the nearby Ferry to visit other sites. We liked the little condo and having 3beds/2baths and were super thankful for the space since it rained almost everyday. The screened in porch was a blessing! The not so great - it was a little dirty. Carpets, couches, rugs all need to be steam cleaned. There were food spots on walls and floor. No extra linens (sheets or blankets or pillow cases). The mattresses were not super comfortable. The King was so soft you almost felt like you were sinking to the floor, the full was too hard, and the queen was okay. The private bathroom was attached to the room with the queen instead of king. The dryer only worked on certain settings. For the price it was still worth it. I would go directly through Poole and associates next time instead of booking through this site.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Warwick T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean Place with plenty of space for four
Property was clean. Small pool was right next door. The only down side for us was that there weren't a lot of places to ride our bikes which we like to do, and the beach/water was not great while we were there, but that may just have been the weather.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keisha N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rookery 3502
We have stayed in this condo the last 9 years and our family loves it. So many memories. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kat H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Rookery 3502
Property needs a few upgrades. Needs more silverware. Sheets on beds are too small. Have to remake beds everyday. Could use some new rugs. New bath rugs also. The small pool by house is kept up very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Very nice stay, the house was everything we needed and the pool was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay here again
The home is in such a lovely area, it is very peaceful. Having the pool right outside of your door is a huge plus especially when you have kids. The only downfalls which I see have been mentioned and comments on here previously by other renters are thing such as the fridge is very noisy, it makes it hard to sleep in the living room or the room next to it but it does keep everything cold. The bedroom with a double sized bed in it is rock hard but I know that everyone has their own preference when it comes to mattresses. There is a board in the kitchen floor that seems to be pretty weak and really should be replaced. The floor itself is pretty rough however, it did not hinder our stay. My biggest complaint which is more of a request or a suggestion is for the home to have a folder or a binder that includes information such as dumpster locations, both pool locations, location of beach access, golf cart rental information, and maybe support the restaurants or things to do in the area by providing their information as well. We had to spend some time looking for these things and it would have just been easier had they provided this information from the beginning. There is a hose to rinse off your stuff after going to the beach on the side of the house which we did not realize until day 3. Overall the place was nice the area is lovely the beach is beautiful and not nearly as congested as it is and gulf shore. The place does appear different than what the pictures show on VRBO as it seems they are attempting to update things which is great. Internet is pretty so keep that in mind I am unsure if it was just our mobile provider or if it was because you're kind of out on the peninsula so maybe the service is just not that great however, you are there for vacation so it may help you stay more in the moment and less on your mobile devices. Hope you enjoy your stay just as much as we did!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Ally h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute beach cottage
I was looking for something that was a little quieter than the main strip but still close to the beach. This condo fit that bill. Location is ideal; loved the quiet outdoors at night but beach is a quick walk and that two outdoor pools are a bonus. Beds were comfy and plenty of space in the cottage. Could use a really good deep clean. Kitchen was adequately stocked but could use a few more items (pizza cutter, a can opener that works, a big pan,etc). Only suggestion I have is to include an information sheet for guests detailing the route to get to the beach, where the dumpsters are located, etc. We would definitely not hesitate to stay here again.

8/10 Good

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little get away
Great location great experience needs a little more involvement with guest about rule of community and where things are to be taken. (Garbage) found it after a little search with the kids. But would spend time here again hopefully on the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Knecol D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable, nice pool area , very relaxing, very friendly and cleanliness. Thanks so much
I will return and suggest to other very friendly staff and property very clean and relaxing. Thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was clean, light and airy and nicely furnished. We had everything we needed. As listed it had no WiFi. We were able to access internet through Verizon, although it was spotty and slow. Nice small pool right next to house, a larger pool close by and the gulf a few blocks away. Very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Rita P., Loganville, GA, USA

Relax, relax, relax!!!
The cabin is cute and very homey. It was clean and cozy to relax on rainy days and wind down on the busy ones. I love how the home is removed from the hustle and bustle of most of the beaches in the area. We walked to the beach in 7 minutes and drove on days when we wanted to take a bunch of stuff and unload. During times of Covid it is especially safe; there is no reason to be too close to anyone! The small neighborhood pool is literally right outside the door. We enjoyed it several times. The only issue with that is that the sand flies are OUTRAGEOUS outside, so you will want to wear bug spray.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend BUT Disclosure Issues
Overall, our 5-day stay was awesome. I guess last fall a hurricane came in a damaged the hot tub and tennis courts. The hot tub wasn't functioning at the proper temp (was warm but not hot) and the tennis courts were closed down. I wish that would have at least been mentioned in the online listing. I was really looking forward to tennis. The location is awesome as there is public beach access a mere 5 minute drive away. The Sassy Bass restaurant and market is super cool. There aren't too many neighbors and those we experienced were very nice. Also Fort Morgan historical site and Bon Secour National Wildlife Reserve are right there. Our refrigerator made noises so loud that one could not sleep in the room next to it. Hopefully that's fixed for the next travelers. I didn't knock the review for this because the company does say to bring deficiencies to their attention right away and we did not. Perhaps they would have fixed it at our request.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jeff and Julie F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Something growing on the ceiling
The couch was dirty and smelled, most of the lights in the bathroom were burned out, the screen door was broken, and there was something growing on the living room ceiling! When I called maintenance they did come out and put some lightbulbs in the bathroom, removed the broken piece on the screen door, but they did not touch what was growing on the ceiling. We came home early!!! They did not offer our money back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Alicia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little house!
We enjoyed our stay very much. I loved how quiet and private the area is to stay in. Having a little house to ourselves was very nice. It's a good drive out to The Rookery but for something private it was worth it. I will say the house needs a few updates---the fridge made some horrible racket and the carpets in the bedrooms could use an update. There were some "stained" spots on them. They had some extra beach chairs and toys on the front deck available and that was very helpful---we forgot a few chairs and needed to use 2. Overall a nice little place to stay! I would definitely want to rent again in The Rookery!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Patty W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get get away plenty of space
Comfortable andvrelaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solid unit short walk from the beach
The property is clean and comfortable though it is showing its age in places. This unit is a short ten minute walk from the beach and adjacent to one of the complex pools. The satellite internet is ok for light use, but has an easily reachable data cap beyond which the performance is significantly throttled.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite peaceful week
The area was very quite and well maintained. The pool just out side the door was very nice. Wish it had been heated. A swim this time of year would have been icing on the cake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Rookery
This property was better than I anticipated. The best rental I’ve stayed out in Alabama. I was concerned due to Covid. This property was secluded and the perfect spot. The neighbors in this little gem of an area. Where very welcoming. Loved it so much. I’m already planning my next trip.

8/10 Good

Gene K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Get Away
Great pool location, not to far from the beach, a little to far from Gulf Shores/Orange Beach for dining and family fun at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ft. Morgan
I LOVED the property!!!! I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
We would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020