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Summer Break is almost here! Don't miss the Waves, Sand and Sun🌞

Vacation home in Gulf Shores with a water park and a hot tub

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You can look forward to a water park, laundry facilities, and a hot tub at Summer Break is almost here! Don't miss the Waves, Sand and Sun🌞.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Summer Break is almost here! Don't miss the Waves, Sand and Sun🌞

The Rookery is a quiet, low-density community located adjacent to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. It is very popular with families due to the great amenities such as two pools, a covered gazebo, hot tub, tennis courts, a community grilling area with picnic tables, and nearby world class golf courses. The beach is just a short walk or drive from the beach house. It is very hard to find this combination of price, size, and amenities! You are far enough away from the hustle and bustle to appreciate the tranquility of the area, but still close enough to enjoy all the great attractions and restaurants that Gulf Shores has to offer!
Put up your feet and feel the breezes while you rock or swing on your private screened porch. Relax in your snug cottage professionally decorated in soothing neutral colors with comfy beds, sofas, and chairs and old-fashioned pine floors. Enjoy your favorite movies or cable television in the family room and both queen sized bedrooms. TV with DVD player, and free WIFI is also available in the kids room where you will find two twin beds. The Rookery is .4 miles from the beautiful white sand beaches of the Fort Morgan peninsula.

The wildlife refuge offers several easy trails through saw grass marsh and slash pine forest where you can encounter 500 different animal and bird species. Fort Morgan Peninsula is in the bird and butterfly migration route. In early spring and late fall, the whole peninsula is alive with birds and butterflies including Monarchs and Gulf Fritillaries. In addition to the usual gulls and sand pipers, you may find kestrel, anhinga, osprey, great blue heron, and several different species of hawks, including sharp-shinned and Cooper's. Bring your camera so you can take your own little bit of paradise home with you. Historic Fort Morgan is only 4.5 miles from the cottage. You can catch the ferry that will take you across the bay to Dauphin Island where you will find more walking trails and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.

Any reservations made prior to October 1st for the Winter Season (January and February) require a 60 day (two month) minimum. Reservations made that do not meet this criteria are subject to cancellation by management. After October 1st, reservations may be made for the winter months at a minimum of three or seven nights, depending on unit specifications.

Professionally managed by Poole & Associates

Additional Information:
Parking Passes are required and may be purchased upon arrival or by contacting our office directly. You must purchase each parking pass. You can have only 2 parking passes per reservation. 2 cars maximum.
Linens are provided however, please bring your own beach towels
The reservation includes a "starter set" of hand soap, 1 roll of toilet tissue per bathroom, 1 trash bag per trash can, and 1 roll of paper towels.

Policies:
Must be at least 25 years of age or older to rent
Photo ID is required at check-in
Sorry, No Smoking
Sorry, No Pets

***Call for monthly "Snowbird" rates November through February!***

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing 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)

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Policies

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fort Morgan - 9 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Gulf State Park - 18 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 20 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 80 min drive

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Break is almost here! Don't miss the Waves, Sand and Sun🌞 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer Break is almost here! Don't miss the Waves, Sand and Sun🌞?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Break is almost here! Don't miss the Waves, Sand and Sun🌞?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer Break is almost here! Don't miss the Waves, Sand and Sun🌞 located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Bon Secour Bay and Fort Morgan Beach. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Summer Break is almost here! Don't miss the Waves, Sand and Sun🌞 Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Family Getaway

The duplex was spacious and clean and felt like it had been updated recently. All the beds were comfortable and we enjoyed our time in the space.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Family Vacation

My husband and I stayed at the property with our three year old. The property was clean and had everything we needed! It was close to the pool which was nice and just a short drive to the beach. We would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Hollie B.

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

Last minute trip

Great price, very clean, safe and family friendly. Only complaint is air conditioner wasn’t working properly. Couldn’t keep up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

There were bugs and rats or mice poop in and under the cabinets

Other then the bugs and rats or mice every thing else’s it was good nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Summer W.

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

Amazing property minutes from beach!

This property was great! The location was a few minutes to the beach and easiest to drive to. It had everything we needed for our vacation, including beach toys (sandcastle tools, boogie boards, beach chairs & beach umbrella!). It was clean and comfortable. There are 3 bedrooms, and a fold out couch, for a total of 5 beds. Each room has a Roku TV & WiFi, which was helpful for traveling with teenagers! The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. The location was far enough away from everything that it was quiet and relaxing! This property is a duplex, but I only heard our neighbors once the entire week. Great property for our family vacation! We had a great time and are already looking forward to going back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Monica L.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Misleading....

The check in was confusing. The property was located at least 21 minutes from the rental office. It would have been easier if the key was left at the cabin in a lockbox. The cabin was clean but very sandy. The toilets Were backed up on arrival and we had to use the plunger a few times. After using it it worked the remainder of our stay. The VRBO listing was misleading, I thought I was renting a home not a duplex Although it was a decent community it was still misleading.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Rebecca P.

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

Family Vacation

This property is very close to the beach and pool. I loved having access to the amenities! Friendly neighbors! The house was VERY clean and comfortable. Nice tv’s in every room. Couple of things to improve the experience: 1. The kitchen is not very well stocked with utensils nor pots and pans. We absolutely made due but it would have been nice to have a toaster and more dishes. 2. While we were there the grills were removed from the neighborhood. 3. It appears there was a big leak in the ceiling and the repairs weren’t complete. Maybe the owners were waiting for the off season. This didn’t impact our stay. We had a great time in quiet Ft Morgan! We never once heard any neighbors. The residence were very friendly. I would totally rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Clean and in Good Repair But Know Before You Go

The pros: This property was clean and well maintained, overall. It was well decorated and safe. The community pool is clean and in great shape. Location: Know that Fort Morgan beaches are not nearly as clean or nice as, say, Perdido Key, but that is not the fault of the property. The Fort Morgan fishing beach is great for crabbing and fishing but not so much for swimming. Cons: The tennis court has massive cracks in it. We brought our rackets but found the surface unusable. No pool toys or floats are available so buy or bring your own. The kitchen was not well stocked for lots of cooking, so if you plan on cooking...bring a basic pot and pan that you like, metal spatulas if you need them. All pots and pan were inexpensive Teflon and cooking utensils were plastic and flimsy. We use only metal for cooking so this was a downside for us. This unit had NO beach toys, boards, umbrellas, or chairs. So if you want to paddle board, boogie board, sand castle, umbrella yourself, use a chair or anything else...you are on your own. You will have to buy those items and leave them on the beach if you don't want to haul them home. You will also have to haul all that stuff to the beach which is generally not a short walk. The living room tv was too small for comfortable watching with lots of people. We had to shift the couches around to be able to see which made it hard to get up and get popcorn but....once we did that it was passable. The unit has very few games and no DVDs but does have a DVD player so bring any movies you want to watch. There was free internet tv with a variety of movies and shows. Wifi security is LOW so use a VPN, etc. I got no data usage from my phone using AT&T so slow/low security wifi is what there is. Also be aware the master bedroom only has a queen bed, not a king. To sum up, this is a good, lower budget choice. Just know what you are getting. We were expecting a bit more from the kitchen and amenities so will be more careful in choosing next time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana A., Billings

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

Fort Morgan Vacation

The house was perfect! It was quiet, the neighbors were friendly, and the house was decorated so cute! Everyone we dealt with was super nice! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W., Ohio

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

Love Fort Morgan

We stayed at the Rookery as a last minute change to our family vacation. It was a really nice cabin like feel by the beach. It was a pleasant stay. The grounds were very well maintained. The only complaint that I can give is the twin beds in the third bedroom were not very comfortable for the kids to sleep on. You could feel the springs and the kids ended up sleeping g on the couch. Other than that we truly enjoyed our time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Tracy G.

Cute decorations but basics need an upgrade

We just returned from a stay at this property. It was a place to land in the evening from the beach. The decorations are inviting; however, there are some basics that need upgrading. The mattresses and linens need replacing, especially the two mattresses on the 2 twin beds. You can actually feel the springs with your hand, and they were uncomfortable for my teenagers. Unfortunately the washing machine broke while we were there. The garbage disposal sounds like it is about to break, and the sink of the shared bathroom doesn't drain well. The place was not fully cleaned when we arrived. We were able to work around all of these things. Thankfully we had family staying in a nearby house and were able to use their washing machine. Also the wifi barely works, so we were only able to use it intermittently. The area we were in seemed to be more of a dead spot as it barely gets cell coverage as well. It is just something to be aware of with planning. It is about a 5 minute drive from the local beach. We enjoyed listening to the frogs "singing" in the evenings at the nearby pond.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Latiffany D.

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

Perfect

The home was a little far from town, but the stay was surely worth it. Everything was perfect and we do plan on staying again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Janet H., TUSCALOOSA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Last minute rental

This was a nice place. Family friendly and pkenty of room to sleep. Only complaints are the dryer is old and doesnt dry well and the lady on the phone with the rental place stated the beach was a football field away and walking distance. IT WAS NOT. It also looked like they haf paibted because all of the string lights they advetized and porch furniture had all been drug out and left in the yard and all the equipment was thrown on the side of the house. Was walking distance from the pool. This served well for what we needed quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Rookery 202

Unit 202 is nice and spacious and the decorations are so fun and beachy! The furniture is very nice and comfortable. Love the string lights on the screened-in porch! The only issue we noticed was a good bit of hair in the master bathroom tub drain and on the tile floor. It obviously had been mopped but maybe the mop wasn't cleaned or rinsed beforehand..? I would suggest a light blocking curtain on the master bedroom window since the street light just outside stays on all night. We did enjoy our stay and would definitely recommend The Rookery to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Gloria K., Sherwood, AR

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

Brief Spring Break Trip

The cottage and its neighborhood was very cute and we liked the decorations in the duplex. To any looking to rent - it is a good twenty minutes from the main part of Gulf Shores! I didn’t mind the distance but it did mean allowing for drive time to go to more populated beaches and restaurants that our teens preferred gong to. Also the hot water tank was not very adequate for showers for five people coming from the beach and getting ready to go out in the evenings. We enjoyed the area and always find Gulf Shotes and Fort Morgan to be very beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Gladis O.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

Overall we enjoyed our stay. It’s a quiet neighborhood with friendly people. The rental felt comfy and good size space for being a duplex. Kids loved the pool which was right across and we liked that we almost had it all to ourselves on the weekdays. Fort Morgan beach is very close and we also visited the Gulf Shore beaches and even did a day trip to Pensacola. Only issues were the toilet bowl in one of the bathrooms had some sort of water line, so wasn’t cleaned very well or just an old toilet. Also, one of the Queen mattresses in the back bedroom is pretty uncomfortable, it’s sunken in on one side. Should be replaced. And when we got there, there was a water leak from the a/c but we called and they came and fixed it while we went out to dinner. On one day they were doing some repairs at the pool so we called the property managers to see when pool would be back open and they had no idea who to call about that. They said they would call me back, but didn’t the whole day so I called back and again said they would find out and call me back and never did. Eventually the next morning we saw pool was back open. But would have appreciated a call back from the property managing company like they said they would. But overall enjoyed our stay, made the best of it and didn’t let these little issues ruin our fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Willie R.

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

Fantastic and private

We loved being here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Ryan S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Overall Satisfied

The property was very nice. The cleaning crew wasnt the best as there was sand all over the floor when we arrived, but other than that, the rooms all had plenty of space and we really enjoyed our time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

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

Beautiful and quiet

The check in/check out process was so easy. The house was beautiful and clean. It was so quiet and peaceful and the pool was right there so we just walked to it every day. The closest beach access was closed for repairs so we had to drive a little ways for that but the views along the way are gorgeous so I'm not complaining! We had an amazing time and we will be going back asap!! I couldn't be happier with this property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Weekend getaway

The house was perfect!!! All I had to do was relax I never even heard the neighbors. The beach was so close it was nice not having a long drive to and from.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brittani Q.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah R.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025