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After Dune Delight
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The Rookery pool area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, Alabama
  • Bon Secour Bay
    6 min walk
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    8 min walk
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    11 min walk
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    22 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Private cottage-2 pools-tennis court-beach access

After Dune Delight is a beautiful coastal cottage located at The Rookery in the Fort Morgan area of Gulf Shores! This cottage is perfect to getaway, unwind and enjoy!
Enjoy the tropical indoor and outdoor living with a cozy screened in porch and an relaxing sitting area surrounded by palm trees. This is beautiful cottage has recently been remodeled with stunning hardwood floors through-out and coastal interior colors and beautiful furniture! The open floor plan makes entertaining perfect! The kitchen is beautifully set-up for everything you will need for your vacation!
*family games *Mr. Coffee maker *charcoal grill
*toaster over *hand mixer
*blender *Pur-water filter
*crock pot/slow cooker *Direct TV *Internet
Cottage 3100 is located across from the pool, tennis court and grill area with picnic tables!

Master-king and private bath
Guest bedroom 1- 1-queen
Guest bedroom 2-twin over full bunk and a twin over twin bunk-sleeping 5 kiddos comfortably

Full-Service Concierge Services brought to you by The Beach Moms offering grocery delivery and set-up!

The Rookery will only allow 2 cars and must register vehicle tag number with Aqua Vacations. Your reservation will include 2 Guest Registration Certificates for your convenience.
The Rookery offers guest plenty of community activity with a large zero entry pool with a large poolside bathroom, covered gazebo, hot tub, tennis courts and community grilling area with picnic tables.

*The Rookery is adjacent to the Bon Secure Wildlife Refuge. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
*For the golfers, visit Kiva Dunes and The Peninsula Golf Club-both Clubs are award winning
*Tour the historic Fort Morgan-check the fort website for the candlelight tour-it's a must
*Take the Mobile Ferry to Dauphin Island for a visit to the Dauphin Island Estuary and great restaurants

**This property is not located on the beach. Public beach access is a .4 miles from the Rookery down Cortez Street. Walk to the beach or take your car and park right at the beach for easy access**

* WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: While all Aqua Vacations rental units are set up for normal housekeeping, the properties will NOT have hairdryers; cleaning products; or toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags and soaps intended to last for the duration of your stay. Each rental property is furnished with a starter set of paper products for your first night. This set includes one roll of paper towels, a small bottle of liquid dish soap, one powder dishwashing packet, one can liner per trash

Aqua Vacations is a southern, boutique full service vacation management company.
We guarantee all property information and photo’s are accurate and up-to-date.
*This is a NON-SMOKING UNIT
*Occupancy: 9
*No Pets
*2 vehicles allowed
*Rental Policy prohibits rental to adults under the age of 25.

This property is proudly managed by Aqua Vacations.

Property manager

Aqua Vacations
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 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

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Fort Morgan and Gulf Shores Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Waterville USA and The Track Family Recreation Center. Pirate's Island Adventure Golf and Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and cycling nearby.
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Gulf Shores, Alabama

What's nearby

  • Fort Morgan Beach - 8 min walk
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min walk
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 3 min drive
  • Fort Morgan - 11 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach Club Village Market and Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private cottage-2 pools-tennis court-beach access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private cottage-2 pools-tennis court-beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private cottage-2 pools-tennis court-beach access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private cottage-2 pools-tennis court-beach access located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bon Secour Bay and Fort Morgan Beach. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Sheffield, AL

Honestly, best rental I've ever had
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This little place aesthetically looked the best on the property because of its little front yard sand pit deal. The inside was perfect and my children constantly said it felt like home. The ONLY downside I had which isn't big at all, was we're all hot natured and during a sunny summer day the AC has trouble keeping up (set at 68, was 76 max inside). We got used to it though. Besides we were out all day so it mattered little. Location is a 20min drive to things like the hangout but the stay was 100% worth it. The pool on-sight was clean and well maintained as well. We will definitely be renting again in future.

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Fort Morgan!
This was a great place for our family to enjoy some time together. The bunk room was perfect for the cousins, ages 8, 12, and 14. We appreciated the proximity to the pool and the convenient parking. The neighborhood was peaceful, even during a holiday. Checking in and out was easy, and we didn't need to contact the property manager because everything was working, and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
We enjoyed it very much. We will stay again in the future. Highly recommend to others. Thank yall we had a wonderful time. Hope to see yall next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

chester w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Woo
Fine but kivingroom tv not properly working and no internet
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruddy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Our staybwas very pleasant. We would stay again without any questions asked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kacey M.

Fun in the SUN at After Dune Delight
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a wonderful stay we had! We love coming to Ft. Morgan EVERY year for vacation, especially The Rookery. We fell in love with After Dune Delight so much, we hope to return next year!

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Stay
Everything was as advertised. We were right next to the pool which was nice. We really enjoyed our stay. It was one of the best trips we’ve had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
It was a great house with a lot of room for us. Would definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach trip
The cottage was so cozy and welcoming. The trip to the beach was quick and easy. We had everything we needed in the cottage. We hated to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kourtney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation stay for our family
The host was great, prompt to answer any questions I had. Beautiful cozy home! So close to Fort Morgan beach! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Keith K.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Terrible bugs, bad beds, poor kitchen
The nats or "No See Ums" ate us up. We tried different bug sprays but nothing helped. We could not be outside at all. The master bedroom mattress was so worn out and soft we just sank. The fitted sheets did not fit the bed and came off the mattress every night. The guest room with a queen bed didn't even have fitted sheets. The review stated the top rack of the dishwasher was missing/gone and no one replaced it...it was still missing. The pans were all worn, rusted and in poor condition. The light in the fridge was missing ( I bought one and installed) and the it froze food in the refrigerator and leaked water from the ice maker in the freezer into the refrigerator and destroyed vegetables. The garbage disposal sounded like it had loose parts and we never used it again. The light above the stove in the microwave was not working ( also probably just burnt out but no one seems to check or cares). The fan in the guest room only ran on high or not as all. The wifi was so poor you couldn't use it for calls or conferences and was very slow all the time The outside grill was rusted to pieces and you could only use a portion of it, but again the bugs made that miserable. The pool IS NOT HEATED. The pool was the reason we came here as we thought it would be nice for the grandkids who are 4 and 6. Was told they use to heat it but do not anymore. The photos show a fire pit in the front yard area but there is not one, although the neighbors had one, but again the bugs would have made it impossible to use. Asking others in the resort about the bugs and they stated the bugs are there all year. They have an ALEXA but it worked half the time or not at all, probably due to the poor wifi. We have had a number of rentals in the past and this was by far the most disappointing. The heat stopped working two days after our arrival and they came out the afternoon of the first day to confirmed it wasn't working and then called the repair company who came out the following day and repaired it. So two days with no heat. We will not be back!!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022
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8/10 Good

Fran E.

Exactly as advertised
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was exactly as shown in the photos! Beautifully decorated and convenient to Ft. Morgan. The only "issue" I had is that the king-size mattress needs to be replaced or reinforced. Without this, I would have given them 5-stars.
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8/10 Good

Tricia C.

After Dune Delight
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall our stay was good. There were some things that need to be fixed. The dishwasher doesn't have a top rack, the dryer door is broken so you have to use a hanger to open it. The screen door needs to be repaired and is currently tied to the deck to keep it open. The golf cart was also not available to be rented which was frustrating. The house was fairly clean. We liked having the kids separated from the other bedrooms and we did enjoy having the house across from the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Tani W.

Good vacation/ unit needs to improve on cleanliness
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Over all my family had a great vacation at the cottage but the unit needs to be cleaned better. Some issues include shower curtain full of mold, dishes stored in cupboards with dried on food, dirt and belongings from other travelers under the furniture. We overall had a great time at the unit but the cleaning crew needs to improve significantly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Travis J., Liberty Hill, TX

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Beach Trip
We had a great vacation to Fort Morgan and After Dune Delight was a great place to stay. We loved the beach and the neighborhood pool. We saw an alligator in one of the ponds, as well as other wildlife. We also saw the Blue Angels practicing. The house was roomy and well equipped. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Time
We had a wonderful time. Any minor issues were nothing compared to the fun. Thanks for making this all possible.

6/10 Okay

lynne c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beach house
The inside of the property was nicely decorated. The washer, dryer, and dishwasher did not work well. The outside of the property was very untidy and dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Jane C.

Gulf Shores experience
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: After Dune Delight, was a good choice for us to spend a two week relax during our 12 month traveling during the Coronavirus Pandemic.The Home is in a quiet location, very calm, nearby there are some amazing walks with ever changing scenery.The home is fully equipped and very spacious, especially for just 2

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet get away a short stroll from the beach
We enjoyed our stay - the house was just as expected. No problems whatsoever with the house or touching base with the manager. The stroll to the beach was easy and the hot tub was great after a day playing in the surf. Great space and a great getaway for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Lou S.

Really nice cozy cottage
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at After Dune Delight. We'll definitely be back.
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4/10 Poor

Ashton N.

Nice house but none of the amenities worked
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We got to the house and the WiFi didn’t work. The password was incorrect and no one could figure it out. The owners were supposed to be in contact with us since they were coming in and we never heard from anyone. The golf cart was nice but was never told where the key was and by time we found it it was our last day and when we went to use it it was completely dead. There’s no cell signal so the no WiFi was a huge issue. We were supposed to hear from someone and never did. It’s a great location and beautiful house but the golf cart was a bust (plus had duct tape holding the top on), the WiFi didn’t work and no one really seemed to care or help with it, and the tv only had like 5 channels.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andy W., Atlanta, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful visit
Nice updated home in a fabulous "off the beaten path" location. Family of 6 stayed for 4 nights with no problem. Property was clean and updated. Fully stocked kitchen allowed us to enjoy home cooked meals 1-2 times a day. No high rises or crowds. Beach access over 1/2 mile away with limited parking, so rent the golf cart if you can. Pool and hot-tub across the street from property was well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Bronwen Z.

Fun Beach Getaway
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved After Dune Delight! Perfect space for the 6 of us. It was so close to the beach and the public beach access was very easy to find and park at. Furnishings were great at the cottage. Kids loved the pool too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful location!
We had a blast at the Rookery. Our unit was perfect for our family get away of 6 adults, 3 kids. Everything was great except that the WiFi only worked our first day for like 12 hours. It was out the rest of the time and the management company was no help getting it fixed (we called twice). We reset the router and could see it and were logged in but had no service. Very frustrating especially since cell service was limited so not even my hot spot worked. Kids couldn’t stream a show at night and I couldn’t log into work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

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