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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fort Morgan
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪96 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Close to the beach.You'll find Fort Morgan Beach and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge within a 15-minute walk of this Gulf Shores vacation home. Bon Secour Bay and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 30 min drive - 21.2 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Perfect Peaceful Beach Getaway! Snowbirds Welcome!

Our Beach Bungalow is the perfect place for a beach getaway! Come enjoy Alabama's beaches the way they used to be. The Rookery unit 1701 is located 14 miles down Fort Morgan Road, away from all the high-rise condos in Gulf Shores. You can enjoy uncrowded beaches, nature trails, wildlife, and plenty of room to relax. Just a short 10 min walk to the beach!

Our Beach Bungalow is the perfect spot for your beach vacation! This cute beach cottage has hardwood floors throughout, comfortable seating, 3 flat screen TVs with over 140 HD channels, games for the kids, DVDs to enjoy, free wireless internet, and much more! The master bedroom has a king sized bed and private bathroom. The guest bedroom has a queen sized bed and bedroom #3 has 2 sets of full/twin bunks. There is plenty of space for families of all sizes! Bed linens, bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, and kitchen towels are provided. A few extras are added in to make our guests feel at home (starter supplies of garbage bags, dish soap, laundry packs, toilet paper, and paper towels). The unit has a full sized washer and dryer to make laundry easy.

There are 2 swimming pools and a spa to enjoy. The largest pool is a zero entry pool that is perfect for splashing, sunbathing, and swimming. The pool is just steps away from your front porch. Golf carts are allowed, so bring one and enjoy easy access to the beach or rent one when you get here! BBQ grills and picnic tables are scattered throughout The Rookery, so bring your charcoal and grill out. There is a large tennis court and lots of space to park your boat or golf cart.

There is plenty to keep you busy in the area. There are several 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.

Our bungalow is a non-smoking unit. Pets are not allowed.

Property manager

Katie and Rob Gillespie

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

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

Pets

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Perfect Peaceful Beach Getaway
Perfect Peaceful Beach Getaway! Gulf Shores
Perfect Peaceful Beach Getaway! Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Perfect Peaceful Beach Getaway! Snowbirds Welcome! to the airport?

This vacation home is 44.5 mi (89-min drive) away from the Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Perfect Peaceful Beach Getaway! Snowbirds Welcome! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Perfect Peaceful Beach Getaway! Snowbirds Welcome! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 10-minute walk from Fort Morgan Beach and 18.6 mi (29-min drive) from Gulf Shores Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Perfect Peaceful Beach Getaway! Snowbirds Welcome! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Perfect Peaceful Beach Getaway! Snowbirds Welcome!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Perfect Peaceful Beach Getaway! Snowbirds Welcome!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Perfect Peaceful Beach Getaway! Snowbirds Welcome!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Perfect Peaceful Beach Getaway! Snowbirds Welcome! have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Perfect Peaceful Beach Getaway! Snowbirds Welcome! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Perfect Peaceful Beach Getaway! Snowbirds Welcome! to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 5.6 mi away from Fort Morgan.

Perfect Peaceful Beach Getaway! Snowbirds Welcome! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Love the peacefulness of The Rookery, the location couldn't be better. Owners very responsive and helpful. Was a great week.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Escape

This is our second time at this property with our family of 7. It is prefect! We love the location because we prefer a less crowded beach. Love that it is right by the pool. Plenty of space and communication with the host is so easy and quick! We will stay yet again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach house in the Rookery Neighborhood

Of all the houses my group booked in the Rookery this one was the nicest! We had a wonderful stay and the hosts were excellently helpful. This house is very close to the pool and tennis court in the neighborhood (court does have pickleball lines). The beach is about a half mile away and can be walked to! Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful area. Great house

Everything as listed. Great pool right next to house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Awesome stay and great beach location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent house for our group of 10

Excellent place to stay that was close to the beach. We loved being able to have all of the kids (6 teenagers) stay in one room together! Clean house and very, very close to the swimming pool. Beautiful scenery around the home and very easy to get to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Snowbird Location

This was the perfect place to stay for our snowbird winter. We enjoyed it so much we booked again for next year. It is the place we had been looking for. The owners were quick to address a couple of small issues we had. The pool area is great and was close by which was great when the grandchildren came to visit. The only things I would warn about is the pool is NOT heated and the gnats can be a real pain at certain times. Highly recommend though.
Stayed 90 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

This place was nice and had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Experience!

I booked with Katie after reading the great reviews from other families and I'm so glad we did! The home was clean, organized, and even nicer than the pictures do it justice. All of the amenities we could have needed were there. The pool was clean and well kept, the subdivision was clean and quiet. Our ONLY complaint was the pool and that was no ones fault at all. It was too hot to swim in, but thats because temperatures have been in the upper 90's with "real feel" of over 100 each day. There was no way to keep it cool. So we spent all our time on the beach and in the ocean where the currents were nice and cool. We stayed for a week at the end of July with our 4 children (Ages 21, 14, 12 and 6) and my mother in law. We were a short 3 minute drive to the beach which, if you went earlier in the morning, had ample parking in the public lot. We were able to walk directly off the end of the boardwalk and have a spot for our canopy each day. It was perfect for my mother in law who has trouble walking long distances. We had Walmart deliver our groceries, so we never even had to go grocery shopping...I highly recommend. We got fresh seafood at the Seafood Market you'll pass as you leave Gulf Shores for one of our meals and it was fantastic! This stay was everything we could have hoped for. You won't regret choosing this location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey K., Columbia, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent getaway spot!

We had so much fun and such a great stay at the Bama Beach Bungalow! Convenient location for public beach access, Fort Morgan Marina, and the Mobile Bay Ferry. Enjoyed having the pool so close to the house—this was great for our little guy! We would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

candice C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Cottage

My family of 7 had a great stay in this cute beach cottage. The place was well kept and Katie was so easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy little spot

Very clean and in a great location. About a 45 second drive to the beach. I will be staying here the next time we come to Gulf Shores.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for my large family Spring Break

This house was perfect for my family of 7. Everyone had their own bed (we have 5 kids). We walked to the beach - my youngest is 5 so it was an ok walk for my kids and our preferred way to access the beach. You can drive and park as well. You can rent a golf cart but we just walked. It was very clean and Katie was very responsive! It’s a great location to the pool. Easy trip in to Gulf Shores and/or Orange Beach for activities. The Dollar General just down the road is well stocked. The no-see-ums are TERRIBLE late afternoon /early evening…so take bug spray. But…it’s a nature preserve area so not unexpected. When we walked to the beach we were able to setup in a spot where there were NO people near us. It was perfect! If you are looking for a remote, low key, no frills, quiet beach vacation this is it! We cooked in the kitchen and grilled most nights. The full size washer and dryer were awesome! There was a storage Pod set up right outside our unit and boats and construction equipment directly across - didn’t bother us but you’re not surrounded by palm trees if that’s what you’re looking for. It was a great value and comfortable clean accommodations for our vacation! We left very pleased.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat place to stay!

Our family enjoyed our time here. Very nice place. Close access to pool and beach. We really enjoyed our stay. It was nice being outside of gulf shores, where it's so busy, but still in the same area.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kenneth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed staying at this house

We enjoyed staying at this house it met all of our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness

We truly enjoyed this property

We enjoyed this house being able to have our own space and having the pool right in the front yard! Definitely would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Our family of 6 stayed at this property and loved it. We had originally booked it for two other adults to join us and they ended up not coming however, it still would have been plenty of space for all of us. The property was equipped with all the essentials we needed for our week trip and Katie the owner was amazing to work with. We were close to the ocean and also enjoyed that sitting on the porch we saw several creatures such as armadillo, frogs, lizards, and even a few snakes. Right around the corner is a small pond that we all enjoyed watching the little alligators. Thank you again for a great vacation location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

taylor k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach bungalow

This place was so peaceful and cozy. Make sure you have everything you because everything is mostly 20 mins out. Neighbors were sweet. My family and I enjoyed ourselves. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gulf Shores Vacation 2022

The owners of this Bama Beach Bungalow were great and easy to work with. Highly recommend to rent from them.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Looking forward to going back!

The house was as comfortable as home, Katie treated us like family and was helpful with anything we needed. This was our first time using VRBO and she walked us through every question. The close proximity to the giant pool was fantastic for the kids, It was very peaceful at night, absolutely perfect for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

BRANDI C., Carrollton

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing time!

Quiet, cutest neighborhood, quick access to the beach. A little piece of Heaven. We enjoyed it so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber J.

Liked: Cleanliness

The owner(s) were extremely helpful. She also responded to my questions very quickly.

Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer time with the kids.

We enjoyed our stay! Very nice and clean cottage with everything you need! The community pool is an easy walk literally few steps from the Cottage. Great location beach is 4 minutes drive, responsive owner for any questions. We definitely will save this property as a favorite for our future vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay at Ft Morgan!

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! Everything was as you said it would be.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022