Our beach cottage is located at the Rookery. The Rookery is a coastal cottage community located on the Fort Morgan peninsula. It was designed to be a natural and quiet resort and is located adjacent to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge.
Fort Morgan is a hidden gem, and less crowded than the bigger beach towns in the area. We absolutely love the secluded and relaxed location. If you prefer the hustle and bustle of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, if you want to be close to stores and entertainment, this property is probably not for you.
Our cottage is 1 of 6 standalone units at the Rookery (the others are doubles units). It has a south facing porch and is the only cottage with two additional windows added on the north side during the original build. The windows on the north side have gorgeous views of the wetland area. We love the abundance of wildlife that live there, and those that come to visit, including a mama alligator!
For years and years we dreamed about owning a place at the beach. When we saw the cottage, we fell in love and bought it unfurnished. We spent more than a year (weekends & vacations) painting, creating, building furniture, installing shiplap, and making décor. With a lot of elbow grease and a ton of love our dream slowly came alive. We go as often as we can, and when we are there, it's really hard to leave.
The Rookery has a really nice zero entry community pool, hot tub and tennis courts. At night, we love to spend hours playing cards and board games on the large dining table.
We do not use a property management company to rent our cottage. For us, it is not a business. It is our home. When you rent our cottage, we are opening the doors of our home to you. We hope you will love it and care for it as much as we do.
Non-negotiable at our cottage: Six guest maximum. No pets allowed. (Not just our rule, also a COA rule. No renters are allowed to have pets at the Rookery.) No smoking in or around the unit.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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No clothing or towels shall be hung outside the units or draped over exterior porch railings
No loud music or parties, which disturb the inhabitants of other units, shall be allowed at any time.
The use of all Rookery 1 and 2 amenities are limited to Rookery 1 and 2 owners and guests only.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this cottage is 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.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.1 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
Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - 6 min drive
Jesse’s On The Bay - 8 min drive
Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - 14 min walk
The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Our Happy Place have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Our Happy Place?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Our Happy Place on 8 Apr 2026 start from £134, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Our Happy Place pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Our Happy Place?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Our Happy Place?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Our Happy Place?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Our Happy Place located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage 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).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our family had a wonderfully relaxing week at Our Happy Place! The house is so warm and inviting with beautiful decor and all the amenities and comforts of your own home. I would highly recommend this property!
All of the reviews are spot on! The property is very quiet and the house was very cute and clean! Close to public beach access. The pool is where we spent most of our days so relaxing! We will definitely be back!
Rita was very quick with her responses to my many questions. The property was clean and so cute. The location is great. Would definitely stay here again.
Peace and quiet was what we were hoping for- and that’s exactly what we had! The property was exactly as described: beds were comfy, kitchen stocked, and away from the hustle and bustle of Gulf Shores. Would definitely stay again:)
It was just what we wanted minus the once in a hundred year blizzard. Close enough to everything but yet far enough away. Can't wait to return next year!!
Comfortable space with lots of natural light! Was a great place for our family of 4 girls under 10. The zero entry pool was a great resource and we loved our stay.
My son plays travel baseball. We were traveling from Pennsylvania to gulf shores to be in perfect game tournament. This place was perfect for us. It was so clean and the owners were amazing to us!!!
We loved our stay for Spring break and enjoyed Fort Morgan!! A lot quieter and less busy!! The pool was nice and everyone was so friendly! Felt like a neighborhood instead of a high rise community!’
We enjoyed our stay here so much! Close enough to restaurants and activities without being in the middle of the chaos. Beach was an easy walk; a must for me. This bungalow is very spacious and decorated so cute. We felt right at home. Everything was clean when we arrived and all in working order. Good communication with the host and easy entry. There was a nice community pool. Would definitely stay here again.
My two boys, husband and I had a wonderful stay in the Rookery. We loved the pool and being so close to the beach. Owner communication was great and looking out the back window every morning to see if we could spot a gator was something the boys and I couldn’t miss. I would recommend staying here for any family who wants to enjoy the beach and have a great little community feeling away from home.
Loved staying at the Rookery. It has a pool and tennis/pickle ball courts and is a 2 min drive to the beach! Ft. Forgan is lovely and so is this neighborhood of adorable beach bungalow houses. This house is totally redone and adorable and the owners were perfect to work with. We'll be coming back! 5 stars.
We had a great time and loved staying here! Quiet and out from the busy of town, but still not far for a quick trip in. Short trip to public beach. Plenty of room for us, clean, had everything we needed. Message from owners gave all the info and we didn't have any issues or need to contact with questions.
Would absolutely recommend!! 😊
Tucked back in the welcoming Rookery I,II enclave, this charming, well-appointed gem will not disappoint. Pride-of-ownership is obvious as is their commitment to providing their guest(s) with a clean and well-maintained vacation environment. The owners are wonderful to work with, communicating well and often. My return visit is already planned. Do not hesitate to book; you will be more than pleased.
We loved the quiet area to relax. We missed being able to access local TV, as Pensacola or Mobile. That might bother anyone else as they would probably be on the beach. The cottage is well decorated and very comfortable. Beds are very comfortable. We would certainly rent again or easily recommend to others. Landlords easy to work with. Hope they were pleased with how we left the cottage.
This was an amazing place to stay! The house was so cute and charming. We especially loved the screened in porch. We were surprised by how much was at the house. Books, puzzles, some beach supplies, sun screen, etc. The only thing I thought the house was missing was a Keruig ;) though there was a regular coffee machine. The house was super close to the beach and I loved how quiet that strip of beach was. The only thing to note is the house is in a very secluded part of town. It's about 25 min to get "into town," therefore there aren't a lot of restaurants or shops nearby. The owner made that very clear so there were no issues but others should be aware!