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Gulf Shores Cottage for Rent: Cottage at the Rookery is Newly Furnished, Decorated with Care - Property 317952

Cottage 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8

Gulf Shores cottage photo
Rates per property (USD)
$895/wk
Call Sara Majors
251 988-1122
(International 251 988-1122)
 
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Property type:
cottage, 1100 sq. ft. 
Location type:
near the ocean, resort  
Highlights:
near the ocean, resort, swimming pool, air-conditioning, washing machine  
Gulf Shores cottage photo - exterior

exterior

Gulf Shores cottage photo - dining

dining

Gulf Shores cottage photo - Pool and Jacuzzi

Pool and Jacuzzi

Gulf Shores cottage photo - living area

living area

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Gulf Shores Cottage Summary

Cottages at the Rookery are brand new cottages completely furnished in cottage chic style, decorated with care and love to be clean and fresh when you arrive. Snowbirds welcome. Located across the street from the beach, it's 0.4 miles to the beach. The development has a huge pool with an extended shallow end, and an outdoor Jacuzzi. It is located at mile marker 6, which is 17 miles down Fort Morgan Road from Gulf Shores. Master bedroom features queen size bed, second bedroom has standard double, and the third bedroom has twin beds. The living room sofa makes a queen size bed. There is a full kitchen with microwave, dishwasher and ice maker. There is a washer and dryer. There’s no phone, (bring your cell phone) but there is satellite TV. The screened porch overlooks the pool. The Rookery was designed to be a natural and quiet resort and is located adjacent to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge.

Location of Cottage 317952

Nearest airport:   Mobile or Pensacola at 50 Miles
Nearest beach:   Beach at 0.4 Miles
Car: necessary

The Rookery was designed to be a natural quiet resort and is located adjacent to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. There are several golf courses near by and this unit is 17 miles from Gulf Shores, without any of the traffic and crowds. A marina, boat dock and restaurant are nearby. Alabama’s Gulf Coast offers a wonderful variety of inshore and offshore saltwater fishing. Driving west from Gulf Shores along Fort Morgan Road brings to the end of this peninsula, where Fort Morgan stands guard to the mouth of Mobile Bay along with its sister, Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island, a ferry-ride away.

Gulf Shores Cottage Availability

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May 31, 2008
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Gulf Shores Cottage Rates

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Weekend Weekend per night Midweek per night Extra Night Monthly Minimum Stay
Summer Jun 1, 2008 - Sep 15, 2009 $ 895 n/a n/a n/a $ 130 n/a 4 Nights
  • **Special Snowbird** rates first month $995 with 2nd month at $850, golf & fishing abundant.
  • Summer rates Daily are $130.
    Summer rental is $895 a week.
    $200 security deposit is refundable.
    Snowbird special $995 monthly in winter.

    March 15 - August 30 $895 week/$130 night
    September 1 - March 15 $595 week/$995 month
  • Summer weekly rate is $895.
    Winter weekly rate is $595.
    Winter rates of $995 monthly.

Gulf Shores Cottage Amenities

Property Type:
  • cottage

Floor Area:
  • 1100 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • near the ocean
  • resort

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • budget

General:
  • Paper-Towels
  • towels provided
  • Local-Activities-Guide
  • Soaps-Basic
  • Laundry-Soap
  • Toilet-Paper
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • hot tub
  • Alarm-Clock
  • Ceiling-Fans
  • linens provided

Kitchen:
  • refrigerator
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • kitchenette
  • iron & board
  • dish washer
  • Ice-Maker
  • Stove-Top-Burners
  • cooking utensils
  • Blender
  • freezer
  • oven
  • toaster
  • grill
  • microwave

Living Room:
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 7 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 bathroom(s)
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
  • Two full bathrooms with tub and shower and vanity sinks. Large towels and extra beach towels.

Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Master Bedroom - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Double
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin/ Single
    Living Room - 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon, (Queen size)
  • Three full bedrooms, extra linens, one master with queen bed and bath, one with double bed and one with twins. The sofa is the living area is a queen sleeper sofa. Guaranteed to be fresh and clean.

Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • satellite or cable

Communication / Internet:
  • Cell-Phone

Outside:
  • parking
  • Screened-Porch/Lanai
  • Outdoor-Grill-Charcoal
  • tennis court
  • 2 beach chairs

Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool

Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • non smoking only

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • water skiing
  • antiquing

Pool / Spa:
  • Outdoor-Hot-Tub

Onsite Equipment:
  • Beach-Towels
  • Beach-Chairs

Attractions:
  • ATM/Bank
  • Bay/Sound
  • Churches
  • Cinemas
  • Fitness-Center
  • Groceries
  • Hospital
  • Library
  • Marina
  • Museums
  • Playground
  • Water-Parks

Leisure Activities:
  • Beachcombing
  • Bird-Watching
  • DeepSea-Fishing
  • Freshwater-Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Jet-Skiing
  • Live-Theater
  • Outlet-Shopping
  • Pier-Fishing
  • Sight-Seeing
  • Sound/Bay-Fishing
  • Surf-Fishing
  • Water-Tubing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • Ruins
  • Restaurants
  • Scenic-Drives
  • Zoo

Nearby Activities:
  • Golf-Privileges-Optional

Nearby Services:
  • Massage-Therapist
  • Medical-Services

Notes: Pets are not allowed by home owner's renter rules. We ask that you not smoke please. You must be 21 years or older to rent this cottage. This is a family area and it remains quiet at night. No glass in the pool area please. Children should be supervised at all times. This is a wildlife area; you could see a small alligator. 2006 Annual National Shrimp Festival Information - Thursday, October 12, 2006 – Sunday, October 15 We like long term renters in the winter months but rent by the week in summer.


Gulf Shores Cottage Details

There are several golf courses near by and this unit is 17 miles from all the activities of Gulf Shores, but without any of the traffic, noise and construction after the hurricane. A marina, boat dock and restaurant are located nearby. Alabama’s Gulf Coast offers a wonderful variety of inshore and offshore saltwater fishing. Go after elusive blue marlin, yellow fin tuna, amberjack, cobia, red snapper and more! Driving west from Gulf Shores along Fort Morgan Road brings you by scenic Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, a haven for nature lovers. At the end of this peninsula, Fort Morgan stands guard to the mouth of Mobile Bay along with its sister, Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island, a ferry-ride away. Explore both forts and relive the Battle of Mobile Bay, where Confederate and Union forces fought for control of the Port City. Amenities: These cottages sleep 8 persons if you use the sofa bed.

The arrangement of the bedrooms and two full baths easily would accommodate two couples for the winter months. Share a winter retreat and save money. TV has satellite for all the channels you want. The bathes have both showers and tubs. The convenient kitchen features full size stove, refrigerator with icemaker, dishwasher, microwave, and garbage disposal. Dishes and linens are provided. There is a washer and dryer in the unit. All on one level there is easy access to the cottage with safe parking. There is a large pool and an outdoor Jacuzzi. Everything you need is provided except food. This is a perfect family vacation spot in summer and fall, and would be wonderful for snowbirds who have and extra person that will travel with them room two couple. The beach is a state park area located across the street, 0.4 miles away.

Screen Porch Satellite TV/DVD/ Dishwasher Microwave Refrigerator w/ Ice Maker Washer & Dryer Pool Outdoor Jacuzzi Activities: Close By Activities include: -Golfing at any of the 7 Premier Local Courses -Deep Sea or Inshore Fishing -Hot Air Balloon Rides -Parasailing -Wave Runner Rentals -Dauphin Island Estuarium -Water Parks -Putt Putt Golf -Dinner Cruises -Shopping at the Outlet Malls -Various Festivals (When In Season)] -Night Life Area: 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. There are several golf courses near by and this unit is 17 miles from all the activities of Gulf Shores, but without any of the traffic, noise, and construction after the hurricane. A marina, boat dock, and restaurant are located nearby.

Ski: Go after elusive blue marlin, yellow fin tuna, amberjack, cobia, red snapper, and more!

Golf: Alabama's Gulf Coast offers a wonderful variety of in-shore and off-shore saltwater fishing.


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