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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
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Reviews
8.4

Very good

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10105 sq m

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Popular LocationFort Morgan Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiva Dunes Golf Course4 min drive
  • Popular LocationFort Morgan11 min drive
  • AirportPensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)82 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

B.E.A.C.H.🏖️ Best escape anyone can have🌊

Welcome to Southern Tides at The Rookery! The Rookery is a peaceful, low-density community situated next to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. It's a highly sought-after destination for families, offering an array of excellent amenities, including two pools, a covered gazebo, hot tub, tennis courts, a community grilling area with picnic tables, and easy access to world-class golf courses. This location combines affordability, spaciousness, and a wide range of amenities, making it a fantastic choice for your stay. You'll have the opportunity to enjoy tranquility while remaining close enough to the Gulf Shores attractions and restaurants.

This spacious three-bedroom, two-bath condo is ideal for families and friends. The master bedroom features a Queen-size bed, a private bathroom, and a TV. Both guest bedrooms are equipped with Queen-size beds, with one of them also featuring a futon. Additionally, there are three Queen-sized futons in the living room, providing sleeping space for up to 12 people in total.

Your private screened porch is perfect for relaxation, allowing you to enjoy the gentle breeze while rocking or swinging. The condo also boasts charming old-fashioned pine floors, a feature that many people appreciate about Rookery condos. The beach is just a short walk or car ride away, with the Rookery being located 0.4 miles from the beautiful white sand beaches of the Fort Morgan peninsula.

The Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge offers several easy trails through sawgrass marsh and slash pine forests, providing opportunities to spot 500 different animal and bird species. The Fort Morgan Peninsula lies in the bird and butterfly migration route. During early spring and late fall, the entire peninsula comes to life with birds and butterflies, including Monarchs and Gulf Fritillaries. In addition to the typical gulls and sandpipers, you may encounter ospreys, great blue herons, and various hawk species, such as sharp-shinned and Cooper's hawks. Be sure to bring your camera to capture a piece of paradise to take home with you. Historic Fort Morgan is only 4.5 miles from the cottage, and you can catch the car ferry to Dauphin Island, where you'll find more walking trails and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.

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. This property is professionally managed by Poole & Associates.

Additional information: Parking passes are required and may 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, but guests are advised 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.

Feel free to inquire about monthly "Snowbird" rates available from November through February, which offer an excellent option for extended stays. Southern Tides at The Rookery is ready to provide you with a comfortable and memorable getaway for your family or group of friends.

Property manager

Poole and Associates

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,135 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Fort Morgan and Gulf Shores Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Wharf and Kiva Dunes Golf Course. Zooland Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 6 min walk
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 7 min walk
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Fort Morgan - 11 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sassy Bass Market Place - 4 min drive
  • Tacky Jacks - 6 min drive
  • Fort Morgan Pizza - 4 min drive
  • The Village Hideaway - 4 min drive
  • Coast Restaurant - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is B.E.A.C.H.🏖️ Best escape anyone can have🌊 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at B.E.A.C.H.🏖️ Best escape anyone can have🌊?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at B.E.A.C.H.🏖️ Best escape anyone can have🌊?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is B.E.A.C.H.🏖️ Best escape anyone can have🌊 located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Morgan Beach, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, and Bon Secour Bay. Kiva Dunes Golf Course is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
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8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Difficult to locate
Need to be provided a layout of cabin because Rookery 1401 is difficult to locate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Colleen V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don’t book at the Rookery
This property shows better in pictures than in person. House keeping very lacking. We made numerous reports to the house keeper and then Poole management The swamp is pretty but you cannot go out side without the bugs biting- porch area hasn’t been cleaned up in how long?!? Mattresses low quality and stained. Sand in my daughters bed, not enough sheets and towels for our first night. Leftover wash left in the dryer and multiple dirty dishes in different locations. Vey disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

stephanie m.

Love the Rookery
We love the neighborhood. The house was alittle hard to find as it is tucked in the back but perfect for privacy. It wasn't as clean as I would have liked. There were stains on the bedspreads, hairs still in the bathroom and several cockroach. There also wasn't enough bath towels for a location that sleeps 12. Overall we were happy and would definitely stay at the Rookery again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Summer C., Calhoun USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location. Very close to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not the best experience.
I have tried to summit a review a few times and it won’t allow it to go through. So apparently I can’t give too many details. If you have smaller children, a fear of snakes, or want to swim in a pool with the tiles still there then don’t stay here. If you have an issue and expect something done The. Don’t stay here. Paid for extra parking and had to wedge in between boats. Over all stay we was extremely unsatisfied and will not stay at this location again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Location and community was nice and away from the crowds.
Location and property was nice. The condo was clean enough not to complain but not as clean as other vbro properties. The worst part of the trip was check in. You could not just go straight to the property. You had to go to the properties office and pick up the keys. Then upon departure you had to bring them back by a certain time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
The property managers are amazing! Poole & Assoc made everything easy and were great to work with. We had a bit of a problem finding the rental once we got to the property, as it’s tucked away and private, but we enjoyed our time there. We had a small problem with the lock on the door and it was promptly fixed. We had wildlife (alligator, turtles, birds) just off our deck and the kids enjoyed watching that. The pool is close and so is the beach, and we really enjoyed both!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This unit is in a great location. The local public beach was easy to get to, beautiful white sand, clear water the first day. Some rain came through so it wasn't as clear after that. Our coffee maker was missing the basket and they replaced it the same day. Be sure to bring coffee filters with the flat bottoms, not cone shaped. There were plenty of sand toys, 2 beach umbrellas, a couple chairs and nets available. We did see an alligator and a couple turtles in the pond behind the unit. We found some of the dishes to be dirty, food smudges on a couple of the doors and walls. Pleasantly surprised there was a large pot if you want to make your own seafood boil.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Covers basics. Ample sleeping space. Close to pool. Couple min drive around corner from a not so crowded beach…avail side street parking for free or public parking close. Cool food truck area w games 5 mins away 6-10pm. Updated mini mart close as well. Only downside is 30 minutes from any main area w Walmart etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
It was a little hard to find but it was peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021