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7th Night FREE for ALL Spring Dates! 2 King Suites and Queen Bunk room!
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8119.8 sq m
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Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL
- Place, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge2 min walk
- Place, Fort Morgan Beach1 min drive
- Place, Gulf Shores Beach20 min drive
- Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)78 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
3rd
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Guest
1 King Bed
Master
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest
Toilet · Shower only
Master
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
7th Night FREE for ALL Spring Dates! 2 King Suites and Queen Bunk room!
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Gulf Shores
Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.

Gulf Shores, AL
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sassy Bass - 5 min drive
- Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - 6 min drive
- Jesse’s On The Bay - 7 min drive
- Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - 16 min walk
- The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
1 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stacy B.
14 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stacy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joshua H.
10 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joshua H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacob S.
17 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Jacob S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
7 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Terri F.
12 July 2017
Very nice setting and property!
Terri F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rene H.
28 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay!
Rene H.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia S.
12 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Cynthia S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nathan H.
16 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place
Nathan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
JULIE R.
27 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter getaway
JULIE R.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michelle V.
16 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Michelle V.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
6 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal vacation
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matt M.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roomy peaceful home
Matt M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ellen S.
4 Aug 2018
Wonderful stay!
Ellen S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael C.
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gulf shores getaway
Michael C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sabrina m.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
sabrina m.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joyce H.
7 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Joyce H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah T.
5 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great trip
Sarah T.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal vacation
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stacy D.
5 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Cottgae!
Stacy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jamie M.
16 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Jamie M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Candi B.
18 July 2018
Property was fabulous
Candi B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily d.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love it here!
Emily d.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sabrina m.
1 June 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
sabrina m.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Jennifer F.
1 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time Alabama beach goers
Jennifer F.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
About the host
Hosted by Leah McDonnell
We're Kyle & Leah McDonnell... a fun, laid back, adventurous, duo from Birmingham, Alabama. Owning on the beach has been a goal of ours since we were newlyweds and after 18 years, we finally made that goal a reality! We are extremely proud of our little cottage and hope that you will love it as much as we do. I was in property management for 21 years prior to becoming a Realtor, so I have the drive & knowledge to provide you impeccable accommodations & service. Kyle, who is my very own "Bob Villa" manages an ambulance service throughout Central Alabama. We have two wonderful boys, Sam & Jake. We are a true "House Divided"...Sam & I cheer for The Crimson Tide, while Kyle & Jake bleed Orange & Blue for the Auburn Tigers. When we are not working, you can find us at our cozy cottage or drinking a fruity umbrella cocktail on a Carnival Cruise Ship.
Why they chose this property
This quaint cottage community is located 15 minutes from Gulf Shores, in the small unincorporated city of Fort Morgan, AL. The Rookery III is nestled in the Bon Secour Wildlife Preserve and is only a short 1/2 mile drive to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. The community features a resort style swimming pool with kiddie feature and nature trails to the beach. The Rookery's family-friendly atmosphere is the perfect place for annual trips, reunions, & snowbirds.
Languages:
English
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