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Gulf Shores, Alabama
$205 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

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Night 1 nights

Min Stay

The Rookery is a serene, low-density community located adjacent to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. It's a popular choice among families due to its excellent amenities, including two pools, a covered gazebo, hot tub, tennis courts, a community grilling area with picnic tables, and close proximity to world-class golf courses. The beach is just a short walk or drive from the beach house. It's a rare find that combines affordability, spaciousness, and great amenities. You can enjoy the tranquility of the area while still being close enough to the attractions and restaurants of Gulf Shores.

The cottage is fully furnished and equipped with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. The master bedroom features a queen bed, the second bedroom has a king-size bed, and the third bedroom offers a full-size bed. Additionally, there's a full-size sofa in the living area that can be used for additional sleeping space if needed. The kitchen is fully equipped with a microwave, dishwasher, and ice maker. The unit also includes a washer and dryer for your convenience. Three streaming smart TVs are available in the unit, along with new fiber internet, perfect for your entertainment.

The Rookery was designed as a quiet resort adjacent to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. You can play games outside with the kids, go birdwatching, or walk the trail to Mobile Bay. Explore one of the Bon Secour marked trails with your family nearby. Historic Fort Morgan is only six miles away, or take the ferry to Dauphin Island and visit Fort Gaines or the Sea Estuary. Two championship golf courses are within a couple of miles, without the traffic or crowds. A short drive into Gulf Shores allows you to visit Waterville, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, or The Track, offering amusement park rides and arcade games. Numerous restaurants also await you. Drive up to Foley and visit the Tanger Outlet, a large outlet mall. A marina, boat dock, and local restaurants are nearby. Tennis rackets and beach supplies are provided for your convenience.

For reservations during the Winter Season (January and February) made before October 1st, a minimum stay of 60 days (two months) is required. Reservations that don't meet this criterion are subject to cancellation by management. After October 1st, reservations for the winter months may be made for a minimum of three or seven nights, depending on unit specifications. The Rookery is professionally managed by Poole & Associates.

Additional information: Parking passes are required and can be purchased upon arrival or by contacting the management office directly, with a maximum of two parking passes allowed per reservation, accommodating up to two cars. Linens are provided; however, guests are encouraged to bring their own beach towels. The reservation includes a starter set of hand soap, one roll of toilet tissue per bathroom, one trash bag per trash can, and one roll of paper towels.

Guests must be at least 25 years of age or older to rent this property, and photo ID is required at check-in. Smoking is not permitted, and pets are not allowed.

Explore the possibility of monthly Snowbird rates available from November through February, designed to make your extended stay even more enticing. The Rookery offers a peaceful retreat where comfort and lasting memories await.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether 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 Ice Maker Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Parasailing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Skiing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Apr 27, 2021

    Stayed Apr 22, 2021

    This house was clean, light and airy and nicely furnished. We had everything we needed. As listed it had no WiFi. We were able to access internet through Verizon, although it was spotty and slow. Nice small pool right next to house, a larger pool close by and the gulf a few blocks away. Very quiet.

  • Deb D.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed May 16, 2024

    The property was very nice. Only issue was the very HARD WATER .

  • Dawn L.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2024

    Stayed Mar 27, 2024

    Property was nice and worked well for our stay. The neighborhood was fairly quiet though you could hear some of the traffic noise from the hwy if you were outside. This is actually a duplex unit which isn’t obvious from the pictures though the other units entrance is on the other side of the house so it felt private and we never heard anything from the adjacent unit. There is a small pond behind the house with a “don’t feed the alligators” sign but we never saw any. Just some turtles and birds. The pool shown in pictures is actually a community pool (there is another bigger one in the center of the development). It is right adjacent to the unit so privacy/noise could be an issue in the warmer months when more people use it. It was too chilly when we were there to swim. The king size bed is not in the room with the master bath, though it does have a connecting door to the main bathroom. The beds were comfortable though one of them squeaked a lot when used. Kitchen cabinets/countertop are starting to show a little bit of wear. Had adequate cooking supplies. Fort Morgan is a 20 min drive from downtown Gulf shores. The unit doesn’t come with extra TP/paper towels/laundry soap so you will have to purchase your own. There were a few spices provided but no condiments etc in the fridge to use so plan accordingly. There are a few sand toys provided. There is public access/parking to the beach a very short drive away but it isn’t really walkable from the unit.

  • Submitted Jul 26, 2023

    Stayed Jul 9, 2023

    Everything presented online was spot on. The only issue we had was the dryer was broken. That was kind of a big deal to me. We needed to wash and dry baseball uniforms as we were there for a week long baseball tournament. I was very impressed with the communication from the property staff prior to our arrival. Check in and out process was seamless. The house was clean and tidy and met our expectations. Should have been.a 5 star review, but the lack of a dryer has me giving 4 stars instead.

  • REYNA L.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2023

    Stayed Jul 2, 2023

    the house is in a quiet area. inside the house clean and tidy. the beach is 5 minutes away but if you have small children to go to the gulf shores area it takes you 25 to 35 minutes to get to that area. There is only one gas station 15 minutes away. Walmart is 40 minutes away. I recommend that you bring your shampoo because they only provide one bar of soap. also no hair dryer. the kitchen is well equipped with pots and a little scratched from teflon. The pool, the water was super hot, it's understandable because it was super hot when we went, but in reality, if you don't like boiling water, you're not going to get in. I never saw people inside. the mattresses are a bit soft you sink into them your back hurts the next day. Is a great place but to far away for the entertainment.

  • Submitted Jul 1, 2023

    Stayed Jun 15, 2023

    Although it was a little bit of a trek down Ft Morgan it was worth it! The neighborhood was great and quiet, we enjoyed the pools and short walk to the beach. There were a few restaurants near by so we didn’t have to drive in to town and deal with traffic. We used the nearby Ferry to visit other sites. We liked the little condo and having 3beds/2baths and were super thankful for the space since it rained almost everyday. The screened in porch was a blessing! The not so great - it was a little dirty. Carpets, couches, rugs all need to be steam cleaned. There were food spots on walls and floor. No extra linens (sheets or blankets or pillow cases). The mattresses were not super comfortable. The King was so soft you almost felt like you were sinking to the floor, the full was too hard, and the queen was okay. The private bathroom was attached to the room with the queen instead of king. The dryer only worked on certain settings. For the price it was still worth it. I would go directly through Poole and associates next time instead of booking through this site.

  • Warwick T.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2023

    Stayed Apr 4, 2023

    Property was clean. Small pool was right next door. The only down side for us was that there weren't a lot of places to ride our bikes which we like to do, and the beach/water was not great while we were there, but that may just have been the weather.

  • Keisha N.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2022

    Stayed Oct 11, 2022

    We have stayed in this condo the last 9 years and our family loves it. So many memories. We will definitely be back.

  • Kat H.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2022

    Stayed Jul 7, 2022

    Property needs a few upgrades. Needs more silverware. Sheets on beds are too small. Have to remake beds everyday. Could use some new rugs. New bath rugs also. The small pool by house is kept up very nice.

  • Cecilia B.

    Submitted May 31, 2022

    Stayed May 27, 2022

    Very nice stay, the house was everything we needed and the pool was very convenient.

  • Christina D.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2021

    Stayed Jul 25, 2021

    The home is in such a lovely area, it is very peaceful. Having the pool right outside of your door is a huge plus especially when you have kids. The only downfalls which I see have been mentioned and comments on here previously by other renters are thing such as the fridge is very noisy, it makes it hard to sleep in the living room or the room next to it but it does keep everything cold. The bedroom with a double sized bed in it is rock hard but I know that everyone has their own preference when it comes to mattresses. There is a board in the kitchen floor that seems to be pretty weak and really should be replaced. The floor itself is pretty rough however, it did not hinder our stay. My biggest complaint which is more of a request or a suggestion is for the home to have a folder or a binder that includes information such as dumpster locations, both pool locations, location of beach access, golf cart rental information, and maybe support the restaurants or things to do in the area by providing their information as well. We had to spend some time looking for these things and it would have just been easier had they provided this information from the beginning. There is a hose to rinse off your stuff after going to the beach on the side of the house which we did not realize until day 3. Overall the place was nice the area is lovely the beach is beautiful and not nearly as congested as it is and gulf shore. The place does appear different than what the pictures show on VRBO as it seems they are attempting to update things which is great. Internet is pretty so keep that in mind I am unsure if it was just our mobile provider or if it was because you're kind of out on the peninsula so maybe the service is just not that great however, you are there for vacation so it may help you stay more in the moment and less on your mobile devices. Hope you enjoy your stay just as much as we did!

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