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Our Happy Place

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A small, single-story house with a blue exterior and a metal roof, surrounded by various plants and a wooden deck leading to the front door.
A porch with wicker chairs and a 'Beach House' sign.
A room with a dark grey armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a wall decorated with various fishing-themed signs.
A swimming pool with a thatched-roof structure, surrounded by lounge chairs and a brick walkway.
A kitchen with a central island, white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a chandelier.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This cottage includes a hot tub and an outdoor pool. It accommodates 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The property features a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Located near the sea, it offers access to Fort Morgan Beach and Edith Hammock.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Fort Morgan Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Kids Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Shared Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Our Happy Place

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Maximum 3 children allowed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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

Property # 2388722vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fort Morgan - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 20 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Tropic Falls at OWA - 29 min drive - 47.3 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Our Happy Place have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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).

About the host

Hosted by Vic & Rita Dippenaar

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