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THE BEACH COTTAGE 1302 AT THE ROOKERY

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Pool just across the street
Relaxing time has arrived.
Relax And Enjoy Your Visit
Quiet cottage less than a mile for the beach
Let The Relax Time Begin

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81033.3 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Gulf Shores, AL
    Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    1 min walk
    Fort Morgan Beach
    9 min walk
    Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    4 min drive
    Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    26 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Common spaces

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

THE BEACH COTTAGE 1302 AT THE ROOKERY

Charming Cottage, Sleeps 8, Close To Pool NO PETS Birdwatchers welcome.
DISCLAIMER: AGREEMENTS LISTED MAY ONLY APPLY TO RESERVATIONS LESS THAN 30 DAYS

Charming, cheerful, and bright this darling cottage at The Rookery is close to the incredible white sand beach that Gulf Shores and 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 with a cool drink in ...

...the balmy breeze. Inside, you'll find an open living space that brings together the kitchen, the six-person dining room table, and the living room with its flat screen TV'S. There is 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(renter responsible for supplying charcoal), 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.

POOL KEYS ARE IN A BASKET ON KITCHEN COUNTER, AND MUST BE RETURNED TO BASKET. IF KEYS ARE LOST, THE FEE TO REPLACE IS $85.00 CHARGED TO THE GUEST.

NO PETS ALLOWED A FINE WILL BE LEVIED OF $500 IF PET IS ON PROPERTY. THIS IS DUE TO ALL OF THE WILD LIFE IN AREA

NO SMOKING IN COTTAGE OR ON PORCHES.

ENTRY CODES ARE TEXT TO GUEST ON DAY OF ARRIVAL

Must be 25 years old to rent. STRICTLY ENFORCED

You must be 25 years or older to book this unit!

Property manager

Paula Segal & Sundai Rockwell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 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 indicated 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 vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waterville USA and The Track Family Recreation Center. Pirate's Island Adventure Golf and Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 9 min walk
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Fort Morgan - 11 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 88 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
  • ‪Beach Club Village Market and Grill - ‬5 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

cindy k.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite place to stay is Rookery but..
First let me say we have stayed in these cottages many times. We love the Rookery properties because of the community, the pool, the proximity to the ocean. All of those things are amazing. Now the property we stayed at was ok but it was run down and very dirty. The couch arms were gross and well as the walls and many of the chairs were stained. Many things were broken. They weren’t important things so we let it go. Door knob kept falling off, sign in bathroom was on with tape and kept falling off, the door didn’t lock properly. The beds were awful. Cheap and falling apart. These cottages are not cheap to stay in, we expect things to be clean and comfortable. All of the others we have stayed no complaints. There were plenty of towels, dishes, etc. air conditioner worked great. Some decent furniture and mattresses would make this a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Ft Morgan!
This house was great! We love this area and the house and pool were amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Would recommend.
Great trip. Really enjoyed the pool area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donald T.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Not what I expected
Pool area was nice. Cute cottage. Nice location. Flooring and furniture was dirty. Worn out beds and furniture. Coffee maker didn't work. Missing appliances. Normally don't complain but these issues need to be addressed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Noel B.

trip to Ft Morgan
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: the property was great, got it on short notice ok.
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2/10 Terrible

Kelsey M.

Did not like
Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Did not have grill, golf cart, was not clean when arrived the floor was very dirty

8/10 Good

Miranda t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
The rookery
The condo was clean. The mattress in the master bedroom needs to be changed. Other than that everything was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
This was a great place for our family. It was a lovely location. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jamilla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Seashell House
We really enjoyed our stay met a lot of great people!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
My family and I, along with 2 close friends absolutely loved our stay! Perfect location for what we were wanting from our trip. I would absolutely book another trip to the Gulf and stay at this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MIKE M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Vacs
Great
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawne W., Kingston, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Cottage and community
We enjoyed our stay at the Rookery. The cottage is located in a small private community directly across from the pool area. The cottage was well-equipped with kitchen necessities and pool/beach toys and chairs. Parking is limited and in the afternoon, the No Seeums are pretty bad. Bring bug spray.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Wanda C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice family Getaway
It is a very secluded area with a wonderful pool and hot tub and close to the beach. If they could spray for the gnats it would help a lot. The cottage is arranged nicely for a family. We had a issue that I brought to their attention and they took care of it promptly to make our stay better. Cleaning could be a lot better according to me. Very good communication with all staff if needed something. It was a little farther from Gulf Shores area but in all Very Nice get away! Mike and Wanda
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Madison D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Decent place, but expected better.
The area is a good choice. Close to public beach access. Beds weren't very comfortable. The mattresses on the bunk beds were very thin, spring mattresses. My kids complained about them quite a bit. The hot water didn't last through 2 full bathing sessions. Some cookware wasn't clean when we pulled them out. We had a few roaches around the sink and dishwasher area. The vents were pretty dirty and a few cobwebs here and there. We stayed for 5 nights. When I asked if we were able to get ONE dishwasher pod, ONE trash bag, and ONE roll of toilet paper, we were denied. I didn't find it was too much to ask. The staff/manager were very nice though.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely recommend!
Great stay overall. Loved the location, convenience to the pool, and the coziness of the house. Our only issue was the master BR mattress seems pretty worn out our backs were hurting every morning. Otherwise we would definitely be back! Thanks for a great vacay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Terri S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Good but disappointing
The cottage was not clean. Intake vents were filthy, roaches and some pots and pans were put away dirty. Furniture was worn out as well as pots and pans. Cookie sheets were rusted. Mattress on sofa bed was not sleepable as well as terrible mattresses on bunk beds. Rules stated no smoking anywhere on property yet people were smoking on property as well as at the pool where cigarette sniffer/disposables were provided. I have used VRBO for all my vacations and have never been unhappy until now. I would not rent here again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Toni H.

Positive
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was nice and the pool was great for the little kids. The house was pretty clean but we like to deep clean. The toilet needed it. We pulled out furniture to sweep and mop, found stuff like food and old juice probably from previous kids. The sliding bathroom door was off the roller so you had to pick up one end but we just didn't use it much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Chrissy L., Kentucky

Amazing
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was amazing had everything we needed pool was directly across from us and beach just five minutes down the road!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fit our large family well
My husband and I and our 7 children were very comfortable in this ciottage. The kitchen was well stocked and it was very nice to be able to prepare meals and space for us to all eat together. The beach was a short walk and very nice. The kids loved that the pool was right across the parking lot. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

College Graduation Vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was by far one of the best places I have ever stayed!! We loved it so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ted N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Business trip 4 adult males 50+
Adequate and as advertised but remotely located.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

Beautiful
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoy our stay and yes I would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paige B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
The house was perfect for10 family members ranging from 6 to 60. We loved being close to the pool. The walk to the beach was easy. BYOTP
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family & friend vacation
10 of us stayed April 07-11. The house was nice, pool across the street and the neighborhood was quite. Beach is maybe a 5 min drive away
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

ed m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and quiet
Very nice place. Pool and hot tub well kept. Peaceful, 20 minutes away from the main beach area and stores.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Paula Segal & Sundai Rockwell

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests