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Private Tranquil Cottage
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gulf shores, AL
- Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge2 min walk
- Place, Fort Morgan Beach1 min drive
- Place, Gulf Shores Beach20 min drive
- Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)78 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Private Tranquil Cottage
New Listing and newly renovated! Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. Enjoy a quiet and peaceful setting at this 3BR/2BA cottage between the bay and the Gulf. This hideaway is situated next to a wildlife preserve and enveloped by beautiful greenery with breathtaking nature and 2 community pools. Extremely clean and well maintained, this property is less than a half mile from the Gulf. Walk to the beach, take a golf cart or drive!
The Rookery III is near Fort Morgan and a small community of single cottages that is nestled at the edge of the Bon Secour National Wildlife Preserve and across the street from the beach (beach is approximately 0.4 miles).
Just 15 to 20 minutes from Hwy. 59, in Gulf Shores, The Rookery captures the perfect blend of nature and close to fishing, kayaking, 2 highly acclaimed golf courses, and the Fort Morgan Ferry. The unit is professionally cleaned and has a primary bedroom with a King-size bed, 1 bedrooms with queen-size bunk beds, 3rd bedroom has a queen-size bed, 2 tv's with Ruko to stream your favorite shows.
Parking passes (guest registration certificates) are required to be displayed on all vehicles and trailers (not required on golf carts). Two parking passes are provided with each reservation. Additional passes are available at $100 each if purchased at least one week prior to arrival.
ACTIVITIES: Close By Activities include: Lots of golf courses to choose from, Wave Runner Rentals, Water Parks, Gulf Coast Zoo, Putt Putt Golf, Dinner Cruises, Shopping at the Outlet Malls and The Wharf, Various Festivals (seasonal) & Night Life. Tour historic Fort Morgan just a few miles away or take the ferry over to Dauphin Island for a visit to the Dauphin Island Estuary. Several restaurants, a marina and boat dock are nearby. Nearby along Fort Morgan Road is the scenic Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge.. a haven for nature lovers.
COTTAGE: The full-size kitchen has a stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and garbage disposal. Dishes and linens are provided, (also toaster, blender, ) and full size washer and dryer.
All on one level, there is easy access to the cottage with convenient parking. The outdoor porch area is screened with table, 4 chairs, , 1 ceiling fan.
The beach is across the street, 0.4 miles from The Rookery. Walk to the beach, take your golf cart or take your car and park near the beach for easy access.
THE ROOKERY COMMUNITY: The Rookery was designed to be a natural and quiet resort and is located adjacent to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. This is a wonderful place for kids to play and swim. This unit is walking distance to the first community pool and the second pool has a covered area and a large poolside bathroom inside the clubhouse. There are three public beach accesses nearby. The nearest public beach access is a down Cortez Street (approximately .4 miles).
The Rookery III offers 2 pools and a . A Wildlife Refuge borders the cottage, a bird watcher's paradise. Easy beach access across the street, no crowds, no high rises, watch for dolphins on their daily swim. Explore any of the three marked Bon Secour trails, all within a ten minute drive. Two championship golf courses are located on The Peninsula. Historic Fort Morgan is only six miles away.
The Rookery is centrally located between Mobile and Pensacola. Biloxi, MS Casinos are only two hours away!
Area attractions close by are:
* OWA—24.5 miles
* The Hangout—15.7 miles
* The Wharf—19.6 miles
* Waterville USA—15.1 miles
* Tanger Outlet Mall—22.5 miles
* Mobile Airport (MOB) —83 miles
* Pensacola Airport (PNS) —52.2 miles
* Gulf Shores Sportsplex—18.9 miles
* Orange Beach Sportsplex—20.6 miles
* Craft Farms—18.2 miles
* The Peninsula Golf Course—9.8 miles
* Kiva Dunes—2.3 miles
* The Fort @ Ft. Morgan—6.5 miles
The Rookery III is near Fort Morgan and a small community of single cottages that is nestled at the edge of the Bon Secour National Wildlife Preserve and across the street from the beach (beach is approximately 0.4 miles).
Just 15 to 20 minutes from Hwy. 59, in Gulf Shores, The Rookery captures the perfect blend of nature and close to fishing, kayaking, 2 highly acclaimed golf courses, and the Fort Morgan Ferry. The unit is professionally cleaned and has a primary bedroom with a King-size bed, 1 bedrooms with queen-size bunk beds, 3rd bedroom has a queen-size bed, 2 tv's with Ruko to stream your favorite shows.
Parking passes (guest registration certificates) are required to be displayed on all vehicles and trailers (not required on golf carts). Two parking passes are provided with each reservation. Additional passes are available at $100 each if purchased at least one week prior to arrival.
ACTIVITIES: Close By Activities include: Lots of golf courses to choose from, Wave Runner Rentals, Water Parks, Gulf Coast Zoo, Putt Putt Golf, Dinner Cruises, Shopping at the Outlet Malls and The Wharf, Various Festivals (seasonal) & Night Life. Tour historic Fort Morgan just a few miles away or take the ferry over to Dauphin Island for a visit to the Dauphin Island Estuary. Several restaurants, a marina and boat dock are nearby. Nearby along Fort Morgan Road is the scenic Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge.. a haven for nature lovers.
COTTAGE: The full-size kitchen has a stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and garbage disposal. Dishes and linens are provided, (also toaster, blender, ) and full size washer and dryer.
All on one level, there is easy access to the cottage with convenient parking. The outdoor porch area is screened with table, 4 chairs, , 1 ceiling fan.
The beach is across the street, 0.4 miles from The Rookery. Walk to the beach, take your golf cart or take your car and park near the beach for easy access.
THE ROOKERY COMMUNITY: The Rookery was designed to be a natural and quiet resort and is located adjacent to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. This is a wonderful place for kids to play and swim. This unit is walking distance to the first community pool and the second pool has a covered area and a large poolside bathroom inside the clubhouse. There are three public beach accesses nearby. The nearest public beach access is a down Cortez Street (approximately .4 miles).
The Rookery III offers 2 pools and a . A Wildlife Refuge borders the cottage, a bird watcher's paradise. Easy beach access across the street, no crowds, no high rises, watch for dolphins on their daily swim. Explore any of the three marked Bon Secour trails, all within a ten minute drive. Two championship golf courses are located on The Peninsula. Historic Fort Morgan is only six miles away.
The Rookery is centrally located between Mobile and Pensacola. Biloxi, MS Casinos are only two hours away!
Area attractions close by are:
* OWA—24.5 miles
* The Hangout—15.7 miles
* The Wharf—19.6 miles
* Waterville USA—15.1 miles
* Tanger Outlet Mall—22.5 miles
* Mobile Airport (MOB) —83 miles
* Pensacola Airport (PNS) —52.2 miles
* Gulf Shores Sportsplex—18.9 miles
* Orange Beach Sportsplex—20.6 miles
* Craft Farms—18.2 miles
* The Peninsula Golf Course—9.8 miles
* Kiva Dunes—2.3 miles
* The Fort @ Ft. Morgan—6.5 miles
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
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About the area
Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores is home to this condo. 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Gulf shores, AL
What's nearby
- Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
- Fort Morgan - 9 min drive - 13.0 km
- Gulf State Park - 18 min drive - 28.2 km
- Gulf Shores Beach - 20 min drive - 30.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sassy Bass - 5 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 - 15 min walk
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
21 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
kIM T.
16 Oct, 2025
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kIM T.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott J.
8 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scott J.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Elena B.
28 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elena B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany C.
18 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiffany C.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steven W.
26 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint cottage
Steven W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Devin C.
11 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect relaxing home
Devin C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mikaela H.
11 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic peaceful cottage
Mikaela H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Jeanna B.
21 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Cottage Getaway
Jeanna B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth B.
5 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice hideaway - perfect for family with or two couples
Elizabeth B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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