Drift Away, a Charming Coastal Cottage with pool and hot tub

Gulf Shores, Alabama
$336 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Drift Away to the perfect beach getaway! Enjoy Alabama's beaches the way they used to be. The Rookery unit 2502 is located on the beautiful Fort Morgan Peninsula, away from all the high-rise condos in Gulf Shores. You can enjoy uncrowded beaches, nature trails, wildlife, and plenty of relaxation. Just a short 10 minute walk to the beach!

This charming coastal cottage has hardwood floors throughout, comfortable seating, 3 large smart TVs, free wireless internet, a cozy screened-in porch, a fully equipped kitchen and much more! The primary bedroom has a king size bed and private bathroom. The second bedroom has a queen sized bed and full bathroom. The bunk bedroom has two sets of bunk beds, a twin over full and a twin over twin. Bed linens, bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths and kitchen towels are provided. A few extras are added to make our guests feel at home (starter supplies of garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap, laundry pods/softener sheets, toilet paper and paper towels). The unit includes a full sized washer and dryer closet.

There are two swimming pools, a hot tub, and tennis/pickleball court on the property. The cottage is located beside the courts and the large, zero entry swimming pool. The Rookery is a golf cart friendly community so bring one (or rent one upon your arrival) and enjoy easy access to the beach! The cottage also includes an outdoor grill and comfortable Adirondack chairs. Also, located throughout the community, are shared grills and picnic tables. There is also space to park your boat!

This is not your typical beach vacation! There are many activities nearby for everyone to enjoy. There are several golf courses nearby as well as golf cart, bicycle, and kayak rentals. Historic Fort Morgan is located just a few miles away, offering daily tours or from there, take the ferry over to Dauphin Island Estuary. Several restaurants, including Tacky Jacks and the award winning Jesse's on the Bay, are just a short drive away. There is a marina located just 4 1/2 miles down the road for the deep sea fishing enthusiasts and a 2 minute walk to Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge for the nature lovers!

The cottage is a non-smoking unit. Pets are not allowed.

Snowbirds are welcome!

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Feature Features

  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1135 Sq Ft (105 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near The Bay Near The Sea Next To A Golf Course
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property)

CheckIn Check-in : 07:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 07:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Melissa

    Submitted Aug 2, 2022

    Stayed Jul 29, 2022

    We had a family of 9 and it accommodated us very well. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely book here again! Thank you for a wonderful weekend!

  • michael s.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2026

    Stayed Jun 6, 2026

    Property was clean and very convenient

  • Susan S.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2026

    Stayed May 31, 2026

    This place was absolutely fabulous! It had a complete remodel on the inside and it was very clean. It was centrally located so it was just a few few steps to the tennis courts and the swimming pool. That’s a plus for us. It was very quiet and a nice area and we will most definitely stay there again.

  • Rachel M.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 14, 2026

    We had a wonderful time! Rental was clean, spacious, host was responsive. Kitchen fully stocked with what we needed to make meals! Location in the Rookery is ideal we loved being able to walk to hot tub every evening to relax!

  • Stacy S.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    5 STARS FOR THE CONDO. The condo was clean, spacious and had comfortable sleeping and lounge space. The patio sofa made sitting on the front porch nice and relaxing in the morning. The two sofas in the living room were great for lounging and watching movies after a long day at the beach. Once the rest of our group came, seating was tight. A loveseat/sofa in place of the two chairs would've been perfect. The bunk room for the kids was perfect and a deciding factor for choosing this particular property. The tennis courts and pool are right behind the property and a short walk which is another big plus. We really can't emphasize enough how nice the condo is.1 STAR FOR THE PARKING. The Rookery I & II DO NOT have designated parking. The Rookery III does. This would eliminate the parking issues. Guest from other condos parked right in front of our condo, blocking the walkway. They parked at angle, taking up two spots instead of one, forcing us to park in the guest area or do the same and park in another condo's area. We had to trek across the parking lot to load and unload luggage, ice chest and groceries. 2 STARS FOR THE BEACH. Parking at the beach is almost nonexistent. GOLF CARTS ARE A MUST or just walk from the Rookery. Good luck parking if you have a full size truck. We were all very disappointed with the beach. It was very crowded and hard to find a spot not on top of other people. The trash from PEOPLE was disgusting. I even saw a used tampon applicator!

  • Virginia G.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    We enjoyed the neighborhood and proximity to the pool. The beach access was also super easy and not crowded at all. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Emily C.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    Perfect for what we needed. Easy to find, great amenities, easy to check in.

  • Lindsay M.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    We loved the house there was 9 of us in the house and it never felt like we were on top of eachother. The kids loved the bunk beds and the pool the most! Very clean!

  • Vanessa A.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    We adored this place. Very clean, close to the beach, not far from town. We will definitely be booking it again.

  • Tamara F.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2024

    Stayed Mar 25, 2024

    Nice location, great to have a gulf cart accessible to ride around. Owners great to work with!

  • Laura H.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2023

    Stayed Jul 23, 2023

    This is our 2nd year in a row staying at this pretty home. We loved it. Such a relaxing place. The host are so helpful and fast to answer any questions you might have. Definitely will stay again.

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