Title: Private Tranquil Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Private Tranquil Cottage Condo with an outdoor pool, near Fort Morgan Beach ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93680000/93679400/93679393/b6f90b8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93680000/93679400/93679393/ea196cda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93680000/93679400/93679393/4b201b60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93680000/93679400/93679393/b3b1f384.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93680000/93679400/93679393/8dad7c09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Rookery III, a serene 3BR/2BA cottage nestled between the bay and the Gulf, next to a wildlife preserve. Unwind in this peaceful setting with two community pools and easy beach access across the street. Enjoy nature walks on Bon Secour trails, play golf at nearby courses or explore historic Fort Morgan. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire condo 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Gym - Pool ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private Tranquil Cottage 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 ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### 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 centre - Near the marina ### Things to do - Gym - Golfing 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) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95450000/95441700/95441673/060dfe4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 🌴Peace love and sandy feet🌊 Gulf Shores - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=95441673&PinnedHotelID=95441673&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118120000/118118200/118118181/89f2007d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bama Beachin 365 - Fort Morgan 3-Bedroom Pet Friendly - Short Walk to the Beach Fort Morgan Pines - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=118118181&PinnedHotelID=118118181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106920000/106911400/106911373/c2500570.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ~ Welcome to The Dunes Resort in Beautiful Fort Morgan ~ Gulf Shores - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 7.6 Good 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=106911373&PinnedHotelID=106911373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92210000/92201400/92201382/3946d08a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Bedroom House nestled between the bay and beach! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.235521,-87.92283&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cgqwDtlswO%40Q%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FO%40Q%40S%40Q%40Q%40OBQ%40SBOBQBQBQBOBQDQBODODQDODQFODODQFMFQFMFOFOFMFOHMFOHMHOFKJMHMHMHMJMHKJMHKJKJKJIJMJIJKLIJKLGJKLGJKLGLGLGLILGLGLELGLENGLENELENELENCLCNCLCNCNCNALANCN%3FNANALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40N%3FLBN%40N%40NBLBNBNBLBNBLDNDLDNDLDLFNDLFLDLFLFLHLFLFJFLJLFJJLFJJJHLJJHJLJHJJHJJJJLHJJLHLHLHLHLHJHNHLFNHLFNFLFNFNFLFPDLFPDNFNDPDNDPBNDNBPDPBNBRBNBPBN%40RBP%40N%40P%40P%40R%40P%3FN%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPAPAPAPAPAPCPAPCPCPCNCPCPEPCNEPCNENEPENGPENGNENGNGNGNGLGNGLINGNILILILILILILILKJILKJKLIJKJKHKJKJMJKHKHMHKHMHMHKHMFMFMHMDMFMFMFODMFMDODMDOBMDODMBO%40ODM%40ODO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOAMAOAOEOAMEOAMCOEMEOCMEOEMEOGMEMGMGMGMEMIMGMGMIKIMIKIMIKIMIKKKKKKKIKKKKIMKKIMKKIMIMIMKMGMIMIMGOIOGMGOGMGOGOGOGOEOEOGQEOEQEOEOCQEOCQCQCOCQCQCQAQCQAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RO7-MwIxd5ACU1zLzKWLmVevicA=) Gulf shores, AL #### What's nearby - Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles - Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles - Fort Morgan - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles - Gulf Shores Beach - 30 min drive - 21.0 miles #### Getting around - Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 89 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sassy Bass - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬4 min drive - ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬7 min drive - ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬6 min drive - ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Private Tranquil Cottage have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Private Tranquil Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Private Tranquil Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private Tranquil Cottage? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Private Tranquil Cottage located? > Situated in Gulf Shores, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan Beach. Bon Secour Bay and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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