Nestled in a peaceful community, The Rookery offers the perfect retreat with its screened porch and easy access to the beach. Unwind in this serene setting surrounded by nature at Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and enjoy nearby activities like golfing at Kiva Dunes or exploring Historic Fort Morgan.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Sandy Lane Cottage is family friendly!
This cottage is a three bed, two bath with a screened porch in a quiet, low density community. The Rookery is located adjacent to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. The beach is just a short walk away (0.4 miles) but you can rent a golf cart from nearby rentals if you would like to rent one during your stay. The marina, boat dock, restaurants, a small market for forgotten items, and 2 championship golf courses, Kiva Dunes and Peninusula, are close by.
Historic Fort Morgan is only 4.5 miles away where you can explore the history of the fort and then catch the ferry over to Dauphin Island. Gulf Shores is only 15 miles away, where there are a variety of activities for you, family, and friends such as restaurants, shopping, mini golf, water and amusement parks, live music, and much more.
At the Rookery 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 that Gulf Shores has to offer.
Come Enjoy the Gulf of Mexico!
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Video games
Outdoor areas
Outdoor furniture
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Tennis
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
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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
Rules
You will need to go to the website rookeryi-ii.com Fill out the renter registration, parking certificate, and pay for the parking certificate.
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
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
Located in Gulf Shores, this cottage is by the sea. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Dauphin Island Beaches. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
Does Sandy Lane Cottage is family friendly! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Sandy Lane Cottage is family friendly! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Sandy Lane Cottage is family friendly!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sandy Lane Cottage is family friendly!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sandy Lane Cottage is family friendly!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sandy Lane Cottage is family friendly! located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage 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).
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Sandy Lane Cottage is family friendly! Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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The Cottage is a nice place to stay while visiting Fort Morgan. The Cottage is clean and the beds were comfortable. Melissa was quick to answer questions. The only negatives I have are the parking space. We were there in the off season so it wasn't an issue but it may be in the peak season. And the cottage sits in the back which is nice for privacy but you may make several trips to the car to unload IF you are a over packer like me. I would stay here again if visiting Fort Morgan.
The property was great for being off the beach and a cheaper option that still allows quick access to beach. The pool was very convenient and a good size. I can not speak on the public beach near by as we used our friends beach closer to Ft. Morgan. The house was clean and had most everything you could want and need for a vacation. The only draw back which wasn’t a huge deal is the parking situation is not the greatest. It is fairly far from the door which isn’t bad except for arrival and departure with packing everything to the car and when it’s pouring rain. Overall we had a great time and would stay again.
Relaxing and comfortable, plenty of peace and quiet too. Very nice cottage and 90 second walk to the pool. 2 mins drive to beach. Highly recommend and owner is great.
We loved staying here. The proximity to the beach was great. We could walk to the beautiful pool easily. There's a market nearby. The house is adorable and the furniture and beds were very comfortable. Everything needed for a great stay was available. We loved it!
had a little trouble finding the property, but that was on me for not reading all of the information before we lost service and we figured it out in the end!
we loved our stay in the "respite" house, being so close to the rest of my family in their big house. Thank you, Michelle for a lovely stay!
Beautiful cottage!! Clean, warm and welcoming! Nice and quiet neighborhood close to the beach! Excellent communication! Would definitely recommend and will be back!! Thank you Michelle!! We had a wonderful time🏖😁
We absolutely LOVED our time at Sandy Lane Cottage. Do not worry about the comments of distance to parking. It's like 40 steps. That's it. Owner was marvelous. Everything was in order as advertised. Great neighbors. We were very blessed to be at Sandy Lane. We will be back!
Loved this house! In a quiet family friendly neighborhood. It was very well decorated and quiet. There was plenty of space for us all to have quiet time in the afternoon while the toddler napped. The pool was great for the kids with the zero entry. It was far enough from the hustle and bustle of Gulf Shores/Orange beach so we could relax but close enough for us to drive in for dinner etc. The only thing that could be improved is the parking lot situation. It’s all gravel and not lined so some neighbors just parked wherever or used parking spots for golf carts.
Nice location not far from beach. Beds were comfortable. But if you stay there you need to pack spices, sugar, coffee all cooking supplies. No hand soap, dish soap and 2 dishwasher pods. We were left with one roll of toilet paper per bathroom for 1 week with 5 people. No extra trash bags or paper towels. We had to go and buy all this stuff which is usually provided. The stove/oven was dirty. Really nice washer/dryer which will come in handy because you get 2 towels for each bathroom. Had to wash them everyday to have enough for all 5 of us. The cottage was clean and bedrooms really nice. The area is adorable and very friendly neighbors.
Fort Morgan's best beach cottage
Starts with communicating with the awesome property manager who made check in a breeze.
Then a very clean property. The cottage really fitted our needs and we was able to celebrate our little ones birthday.
There were 6 of us that stayed the first week of August. This place was PERFECT. It was close enough to the pool that the older 2 (both 18) could go with the younger 2 (14 and 11) while we made dinner. Having the convenience of a kitchen plus plenty of room for all of us was a huge plus. The beach was close, could’ve walked but it was just too hot (but I’m not complaining). The beach was gorgeous and wasn’t too crowded. I couldn’t have asked for a better vacation. It was exactly what I wanted it to be. Thank you, Michelle!!
This place was exactly what we needed for our trip. The inside was clean and had everything we needed.
Marshall B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
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8/10 Good
James S.
5 Jul 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Absolute blast!!
Would definately stay here again!! Beds were very comfortable, and showers were awesome!! Nice pool!! Kids had a blast! Great family atmosphere!! Would absolutely recommend!
This cottage was perfect for our needs! It was emasculate and had everything we needed. We
Loved the screened porch that overlooked the trees and greenery. It is a short walk/drive to the beach. The only negative was the WiFi and cell service did not work well. But would love to stay again!