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Here Comes the Sun at The Rookery III, Pet Friendly!

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A turquoise two-story house with a front porch and a small staircase leading to the door.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, a small table, and a view of a house with a white roof.
A view from a porch with a railing, overlooking a grassy area with trees and a few buildings in the background.
Pool
A dining area with a white table, two wicker chairs, a vase with flowers, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • 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.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Here Comes the Sun at The Rookery III, Pet Friendly!

Here Comes the Sun is the perfect place to vacation with friends and family in peaceful Fort Morgan. Located just 20 minutes west of Gulf Shores, nestled in the heart of the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, the cottage is close enough to all the fun, yet far enough away for peace and quiet.

This adorable cottage is decorated in calm and comfortable coastal decor. The living room features two leather sofas and a recliner perfect for watching the 65 inch 4K Smart TV. There are board games, playing cards, and puzzles for entertainment. The dining room comfortably seats 6 at the table with 2 additional seats at the bar. The kitchen is fully stocked for preparing family meals. Kitchen includes stainless appliances, toaster, Keurig (k-cup/drip combo) coffee maker, blender, and crockpot. All items needed for cooking and serving are provided. There is a large pantry for storage and laundry area with full size washer and dryer.

The Master bedroom features a king size bed, 43 inch 4K, smart TV, large closet, and private bathroom that includes a tub/shower combo. Second bedroom includes a queen size bed, 36 inch 4K, smart TV, and a large closet. Third bedroom includes two full size beds, smart TV, and direct access to shared bathroom.
The screened porch is perfect for relaxing or reading your favorite book. There is also an outdoor shower for rinsing your feet and beach gear after a fun day on the water.

*Free Hi Speed Fiber Internet

*Complex Amenities: two outdoor pools, 1 kiddie pool, clubhouse with restrooms and video arcade games.


*Pets: This property is pet friendly! You are welcome to bring up to two pets during your vacation, however there is a $125 per pet fee. You will be provided with leash covers that must be visible at all times. Any damages caused by your pet or any fines incurred involving your pets will be your responsibility. Failure to follow the pet rules will result in being fined and/or evicted.
*Parking: This complex offers on site parking for up to 2 vehicles for $60. Your vehicle must have a parking pass filled out completely and displayed in vehicle at all times to avoid being towed. The two vehicle limit is strictly enforced and you are subject to fines if you bring more than the two allowed vehicles. Trailer/motorhome parking is prohibited.

*This property is located 1 mile from the public beach access parking lot. The association allows renters to rent golf carts from their approved vendors: Looks Good from Here, LLC; Island Carts, LLC; and Coastal Golf Cart Rental, LLC. Personal golf carts are prohibited.

Area attractions include the Historic Fort Morgan site, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, Dauphin Island Ferry, OWA, The Wharf, The Hangout, Kiva Dunes Golf Course, The Peninsula Golf Course. You can also enjoy fishing charters, biking, hiking, and kayaking all close by.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parking tags are required at a cost of $30 per tag. Maximum of two vehicles allowed. Extra vehicles are subject to towing and fines.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3052429vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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 theme parks and 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 19 min drive - 30.7 km
  • The Wharf - 22 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Tropic Falls at OWA - 28 min drive - 46.6 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Here Comes the Sun at The Rookery III, Pet Friendly! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Here Comes the Sun at The Rookery III, Pet Friendly!?

As of 22 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Here Comes the Sun at The Rookery III, Pet Friendly! on 20 Feb, 2027 start from S$1,322, 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 Here Comes the Sun at The Rookery III, Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Here Comes the Sun at The Rookery III, Pet Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Here Comes the Sun at The Rookery III, Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Here Comes the Sun at The Rookery III, Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Here Comes the Sun at The Rookery III, Pet Friendly! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-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

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had the best time! Location was perfect! We tend to stay away from the busy touristy areas for more of a relaxing family trip and this was the perfect place for that! Our family of 5 plus a dog had plenty of space. We look forward coming back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and the area was quiet making for a relaxing time. The screened in porch was a great place to have coffee in morning and enjoy nature. The beach was in walking distance. All of our Communication with Amy was great. She answered all of our questions. We had a wonderful time and would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great stay at Here Comes the Sun!The host was very welcoming and had great communication for check-in and check-out. We needed to extend our stay and the host was very accommodating and responsive. The cottage was perfect for our needs - beautifully decorated, very clean, close to the beach, and pet friendly. It had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend staying at Here Comes the Sun if you are looking for a beach vacation in a laid back community!
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Vacation Rental

We had such a great stay here. The place is beautiful, close to the pool, and a short drive to the public beach. Amy was a wonderful host and replied to messages in a timely manner. We will definitely stay here on our next trip to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach house

The property was very clean and easy to get to. There was lots of room to spread out. The beach is close by and the two pools were great! We loved that it is in an area that is less busy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little house. It was a quiet subdivision. Easy access. Close to the public beach, Fort Morgan, Tacky Jacks. Clean inside and out. Nice communication with the owner. Fair prices. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Here comes the sun ☀️ is the perfect location for a nice getaway. Very clean, beds are comfortable and any and every kitchen thing you will need. Host is very quick to respond and I wish more rentals were like this place. No complaints at all, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach Cottage

We enjoyed a long, relaxing weekend at the beach. The cottage was clean and well kept. Listing was accurate and community was nice. We did rent a golf cart to drive to the beach and feel like this was a good choice. I love the cottage and beach are pet friendly. Our dogs enjoyed as well. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, secluded, and relaxing

Amy is a wonderful host, responsive to all our questions. The property is in a very quiet community set in the wildlife refuge. The home is a very coze and relaxing place to use as home base during your vacation. It is fully provisioned and has many thoughtful little touches like tabletop outlets/USB ports in the living room and bedrooms. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The "PERFECT" Beach house!!

Our trip was the week of May 19. Weather was amazing. This house was amazing. Cleanest we have ever stayed at. Everything was well thought out. Lots of room for our party of 5 and little fur baby. We are booking again as we leave. There is no grill... not a problem we just packed a weber but everything and I do mean everything could not have been better. Owners were very accomidating. Looking forward to next year already. Book with confidence. Tell them BrianO sent ya!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in great location…conveniently located close enough to go into Gulf Shores, but far enough away to enjoy quiet and less crowding. We absolutely loved that we could take our dog on the beach with us for our evening beach walks. Tacky Jacks allows dogs on the patio, which was great while we waited for our unit to be ready for checkin. That is also a nice place to watch the sun rise….beautiful view. Highly recommend getting a golf cart, that was definitely worth it! I loved having the screened in porch to sit outside and read and not be worried about bug bites. Also, highly recommend Jesse’s on the Bay for dinner, but make a reservation. Stunning views from the patio and back part of the restaurant. Honestly, there are plenty of local food options that were great, and didn’t require us to get in all the traffic and chaos at Gulf Shores. We really enjoyed this cottage and the community.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Epitome of relaxation

There couldn't be a more perfect little property to escape to! So glad that we were able to stay at Amy's property! It made for the perfect trip. From the booking/ payments/ communication/ coordination - Amy was prompt in responding and made sure that we had all our questions answered ahead of our trip. She couldn't have made the process any easier! The property itself was just the perfect spot. Quiet and relaxing... plenty of room for 4 guests and 2 pets.. with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Everything was clean and ready for us when we got there! The location, in my mind, cannot be beat for someone who wants a quite place, easy beach access (both bay and gulf), plenty of fishing spots, and great pools for outdoor fun. Already looking forward to my next trip back!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
My family traveled several hours to this property. We were scheduled to stay from Tuesday-Sunday. We arrived at the property about 6:40 Tuesday evening. When we opened the door, we IMMEDIATELY smelled cigarette smoke inside the house. It was a VERY STRONG smoke odor. Our shirts had to go over our noses just to be inside. My family immediately got headaches/felt nauseous. We stayed about 15 minutes at the property and about 13 minutes of that time, we were outside sitting on the back porch because we could not go inside breathing in the hazardous air. We called owners to inform them of the situation. They said they would get an air purifier to the house and look for us another place to stay. There was already an air purifier running in the kitchen, when we arrived. Another air purifier was not the answer for the smell. We left the property. Within 5 minutes of us leaving, the owners "said" 2 different people (with fancy titles behind their names) came over and did not smell smoke. Remember this was not during "normal" working hours. The owners said that due to "these 2 people" not smelling smoke, NO refund and no other place to stay. We had MORE than 2 people say it absolutely DID smell like smoke. The owners stated to us that they could not afford to NOT have their property rented during 4th of July week. Our family vacation was RUINED. We made the trip back home on Tuesday night. We were not going to subject our children to the air inside this property. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2026
First and foremost, our rental is a non-smoking unit and no one in our family is a smoker.  This is our fourth year of renting this unit and we have never had any review less than 5 stars and have NEVER had a renter complain about an odor in the unit.  In fact, we have had three additional renters since that time who all enjoyed their stay with no complaints.   We do recognize that we cannot police if and when renters smoke in our unit, so this is why we had two independent sources enter the unit and verify unequivocally that they did NOT smell any odor, including cigarette smoke and, therefore, no reason for a renter not to stay in the unit.  And there was not, and never has been, an air purifier in the kitchen as we have never needed one. Due to all of the above reasons, the demand for a refund from us was refused.  Since that time, the renters went directly to VRBO to demand a refund that was also refused.  So they have since gone to their final option which is to request a chargeback on their credit card for the amount of the rental. VRBO has stated that they will dispute this chargeback on our behalf as well as they understand what is going on here. We are very proud of vacation rental property and love sharing it with others. Unfortunately there are always those who try to take advantage of property owners by looking for ways out of signed agreements by claiming false accusations.  We feel very comfortable in our decisions and promise to fight this to the end.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best experience

Leaving a 5 star review seems so underwhelming, this property and this host deserves so many more than that. First, the pictures simply do not do this house justice. It was beyond gorgeous. When we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised by the size, as it felt much bigger than the pictures made it look. The beds… THE BEDS! SO comfortable. I cannot tell you the last time that I slept so well. Every room had a smart tv with every streaming app, which was cool, but we didn’t spend much time watching tv. The screened in porch was one of our favorite features. We enjoyed sitting outside each evening with a cup of tea, and our kids got a thrill out of all the cute little frogs and lizards that we saw up close! This house is SUPER close to one of the pools, which was very convenient for the days that we weren’t able to swim in the ocean with the rip currents. On that note, the beach access is close by, you can walk it with ease, or drive. The host was an excellent communicator. We did need to make one communication during our stay, and she replied almost immediately. In the days leading up to our trip, she replied frequently, and answered all of our questions, so we felt well prepared for our trip down. If you’re looking for a clean, beautiful, comfortable, amazing experience for a fun family trip, BOOK THIS PROPERTY!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and one of our favorite spots!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

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