4014 Rookery 3 White Sands Beach Cottage With Two Pools

Surrounded by the sounds of nature and crashing waves. This totally unique home is on a corner lot that backs up to a scenic wildlife area; it feels like you're at the beach And in the wilderness when sitting on the back porch! Our home is decorated with coastal vibes and comfort in mind. Our small

Surrounded by the sounds of nature and crashing waves. This totally unique home is on a corner lot that backs up to a scenic wildlife area; it feels like you're at the beach And in the wilderness when sitting on the back porch! Our home is decorated with coastal vibes and comfort in mind. Our small cottage community boasts two pools, one with zero depth entry with kiddie pool, and is nestled close to the beach. Over-sized towels, comfortable beds and all the beach items you need! New listing!! New Host!! Nestled away for privacy and plenty of room for kids to play; this house has plenty of room for everyone. Only a quick jaunt from Gulf Shores attractions. There are several local shops and restaurants close by, but also easy to go back and forth to town. If you want more space and less congestion by the beach this space is for you! The master bedroom has a comfy queen bed decorated beautifully with an en-suite with bathtub and shower. The 2nd bedroom has a beachy/unique queen over queen bunk. Teenagers love this room nice size for those long legs. The 3rd bedroom is wonderfully welcoming with two full-sized beds with attached bathroom. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances and is fully stocked with everything you need to make your own meals. The light and airy open-concept living and dining room has plenty of space for everyone to sit, relax ,and to enjoy their meals or even watch a family movie. Last but not least the screened in porch is everyone’s favorite! Listen to nature on the back porch and the crashing out the front porch. Our home really does offer the best of both worlds! The neighborhood has low streetlights and no large buildings impeding your views of the black sky with bright stars! Winter season the Bodenheimer offers $10 a day pass to heated indoor pool with laps racquetball track basketball courts group classes. Etc Pet fee is for one dog if you bring two please add an additional $75. This will be requested. $40 will be requested for parking. Two pools available. You can walk the beautiful natural habitat we live in which is just amazing! Ride your bike, go for a jog. Chase each other with water guns. Do what ever your heart desires. Just have fun! Trails for golf carts or just walk them. Area Attractions:- *owa and the New Indoor Waterpark *the Hangout *the Warf *Waterville Usa *Tanger Outlet Mall *Mobile Airport *Pensacola Airport *gulf Shores Sportsplex *Orange Beach Sportsplex *Craft Farms *the Peninsula Golf Course *kiva Dunes *the Fort at Fort Morgan * Fort Gaines at Dauphin Island which you take a ferry across located about 3 miles from Rookery 3 Fort Morgan, Alabama is a great year-around destination for a relaxing family vacation! It’s tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby Mobile and neighboring main resort areas of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Yet these areas are only a short drive or ferry ride away. With its coastal location combined with breezes off Mobile Bay, year-round average daily temperatures here are perfect for outdoor activities. The area is home to a protected wildlife refuge that features gorgeous sand dunes, coastal marshes, and beaches – not to mention the amazing fishing! And don’t forget about incredible bird-life! For educational experiences, the area has a rich history full of adventure. From historical military forts built during the civil war to serene natural parks that are home to rare plant species found no where else in the world, there is always something new to discover The Fort Morgan Historical Site is an excellent area to explore, photograph, tour, and learn! Completed in 1834, Fort Morgan was active during four wars — the Civil War, the SpanishAmerican War, and World Wars I and Ii. The fort is most famous for its role in the Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay. The fort is only minutes away from the cottage. Explore the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail – This unique trail is home to many bird species which migrate to the area, making it a great place for bird watching and photography. You’ll find the trail markers on highway 180. Take a dolphin cruise throughout Bon Secour Bay – During the summer months, dolphin are extremely active in the area providing great opportunities for sightings. Rent a boat and go tubing, boating or fishing – If you want to go fishing further offshore, consider charter a boat out of Orange Beach and fish for snapper, mahi, and/or grouper. Visit the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Interpretive Center – There are over 7000 acres and four designated hiking trails to explore here as well as an interpretive center. The Pine Beach Trail is one of my family’s favorite hikes as it end in a secluded stretch of beach. While there, stop by the interpretive center to learn about the flora & fauna native to the area, including alligators and other interesting creatures. **the cottage is tucked along the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge; talk about beauty and privacy! Go kayaking – There are countless areas to launch your kayak and explore local waterways. One of our favorite areas to put in at at Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Be sure to pick up a trail map when you visit the center so you know where to go. Enjoy a round of golf – Kiva Dunes is ranked one of the top public golf courses in Alabama per Golf Digest and Golf Advisor. Take the Mobile Bay Ferry to Dauphin Island – This ferry runs daily from early morning to afternoon. It’s a beautiful ride across Mobile Bay and provides great views of Fort Morgan. The Dauphin Island ferry dock is located conveniently close to wonderful attractions like Fort Gaines and the Estuarium. Visit Fort Gaines – While you are on Dauphin Island, visit this historic fort which paid a significant role during the Civil war. It’s open for self-guided tours of the grounds, several buildings, and the cannons. Dauphin Island Sea Lab and Estuarium – This is a great place for an educational experience. With over 19 miles of trails, you will learn about the coastal habitats and wildlife that call this area home. You can also visit their on-site sea turtle rehabilitation center and research library. For a deeper education experience, book a marine educator-led aquarium tour with your kids. Karaoke and Dinner at Tacky Jacks – Tacky Jack’s, located next to Fort Morgan Marina, is a fun place for family-friendly entertainment and waterfront dining. A local favorite for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with live karaoke on Thursday and Saturday nights. Visit the Gulf State Park – This large state park in Gulf Shores offers trails, a beach, fishing pier, and more! You can read more about my experience on the Back country Trail here. The beach here is one of the best beaches in Alabama. Be sure to stop by the lodge for a drink while you’re there – the sunset views from this hotel are absolutely gorgeous. Visit Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve – Located in Fairhope, Weeks Bay has plenty of opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing here. A walk through the reserve’s wetlands and marsh along the well-maintained paths is highly recommended. Visit the Coastal Art Center of Orange Beach – A beautiful art museum displaying area artists is a great stop is not far away from the beach. Check the class schedule for art classes, as well events in the glass blowing and clay studios. Visit Mobile Alabama – This historic city is full of history dating back to the Civil War era. There are plenty of things to do in Mobile during your visit including visiting some great museums and restaurants. If you want to see the third of the area’s historic forts, visit Colonial Fort Conde which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Please message me as soon as you find anything wrong of if you break anything. I cant fix or help you out at the end of the week. or believe there is blood stains a week later. you must call me the moment you arrive or i will not take any comments about cleaning into consideration as i inspect every house myself. Thank you. need to be 25 to book . Colorful spacious cottages. Friendly neighbors and lots of area to run play, grill to your hearts content, ride bikes, adult beverages are allowed on Fort Morgan beach, not like Gulf Shores or Orange Beach. We are a crazy community for golf carts we love them, we take them down the trail, right to the beach also to the local restaurant and shops. We cannot drive them on the main road through! If your here for special occasions you will see a golf cart parade. Those of us that live here call each other family we love the Rookery 3 and we love people who enjoy it with us. Renting golf carts is very common here . Island Cart Rentals or Coastal Cart Rentals are very popular cart rentals. A lot of people like to bike ride, bring your own, or Fort Morgan Beach Rentals has them and they also offer chairs, tents, kayaks etc. It is about a 10 min walk to the beach, even though it’s directly across the street, it’s just the way the access points are to get there. There is a public car park and you can also park along Cortez Street . Bring your skate-boards bring your scooters the streets by the beach are nice and smooth. Gulf State park is popular for a bike ride. Bike rental is available there also! Rent a slingshot and drive Fort Morgan road and enjoy the drive the smell of the beach air. Drive to the Fort at the end of the peninsula. Rent some kayaks and cruise around the bay that backs up to Rookery for the day maybe even see the sunset while on kayaks it’s quite breathtaking! Community fee is parking fees! these will be requested prior to your arrival as airbnb sometimes cannot charge them to your account. Fort Morgan beach does not have life guards or a flag system so please text No boats . No trailers No Rvs. . No golf carts belonging to guests