Private Tranquil Cottage

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9.4Outstanding
(10 Ratings)
"House was clean and listed accurately. Host promptly answered any questions that we had. Would recommend bringing your own grill as the one on property was not correctly used by previous guests as we ..."
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9.4 / 10
Outstanding(10 Ratings)

Apartment in Alabama

10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this apartment rental

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

Amenities at Private Tranquil Cottage

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10
Outstanding(10 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
House was clean and listed accurately. Host promptly answered any questions that we had. Would recommend bringing your own grill as the one on property was not correctly used by previous guests as we had to buy one to use. Would stay again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Everything was neat and clean and we loved the close access to the pool.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Super clean and peaceful place to stay and the hosts were amazing!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Relaxed setting. Adjacent to the pool for a short 60 second walk there. Would stay again.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Private Tranquil Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Private Tranquil Cottage pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Private Tranquil Cottage?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.