Forget the elevators and extended hallways. Parking in front of the cottage provides easy, convenient access to your front door. Near Fort Morgan, this small community of single/duplex cottages 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. The Rookery hosts plenty of community activity including a large, zero-entry pool, covered gazebo, hot tub, tennis court, and community grilling area with picnic tables. The unit is professionally cleaned and has 2 bedrooms with queen-size beds, 3rd bedroom has twin beds, 4 satellite TV’s (in living room and all bedrooms (Smart TVs in living rm and master bedroom) VCRs & DVDs, wireless Internet & all major appliances incl. washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator w/ice maker, small appliances (coffee maker, blender, toaster, crock pot, iron & board, blow dryer).
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 $25 each if purchased prior to arrival. Additional vehicles must park in overflow parking area.
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, crock pot, deep fryer, large lobster pot, & blow dryer) 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, 2 stools, 2 ceiling fans and pull-down shades. Block patio near entrance with adjacent water spigot - a great place to wash off all the sand. Plenty of sandy area around the patio for children to play, as well.
The beach is across the street, 0.4 miles from The Rookery. Walk to the beach 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 as the large pool has an extended shallow end where little ones can wade and walk right into the shallow end with no steps to climb. This pool has a hot tub, as well as a covered gazebo area and a large poolside bathroom. There is a community grilling area with picnic tables and a tennis court. There are three public beach accesses nearby. The nearest public beach access is a down Cortez Street (approximately .4 miles).
