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Drift Away, a Charming Coastal Cottage with pool and hot tub

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a thatched roof structure. - Drift Away, a Charming Coastal Cottage with pool and hot tub (Gulf Shores)
A beach with a clear sky, sandy shore, and a row of beach houses. - Drift Away, a Charming Coastal Cottage with pool and hot tub (Gulf Shores)
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At Drift Away, a Charming Coastal Cottage with pool and hot tub, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Drift Away, a Charming Coastal Cottage with pool and hot tub

  • "Drift Away" to the perfect beach getaway! Enjoy Alabama's beaches the way they used to be. The Rookery unit 2502 is located on the beautiful Fort Morgan Peninsula, away from all the high-rise condos in Gulf Shores. You can enjoy uncrowded beaches, nature trails, wildlife, and plenty of relaxation. Just a short 10 minute walk to the beach!

    This charming coastal cottage has hardwood floors throughout, comfortable seating, 3 large smart TVs, free wireless internet, a cozy screened-in porch, a fully equipped kitchen and much more! The primary bedroom has a king size bed and private bathroom. The second bedroom has a queen sized bed and full bathroom. The bunk bedroom has two sets of bunk beds, a twin over full and a twin over twin. Bed linens, bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths and kitchen towels are provided. A few extras are added to make our guests feel at home (starter supplies of garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap, laundry pods/softener sheets, toilet paper and paper towels). The unit includes a full sized washer and dryer closet.

    There are two swimming pools, a hot tub, and tennis/pickleball court on the property. The cottage is located beside the courts and the large, zero entry swimming pool. The Rookery is a golf cart friendly community so bring one (or rent one upon your arrival) and enjoy easy access to the beach! The cottage also includes an outdoor grill and comfortable Adirondack chairs. Also, located throughout the community, are shared grills and picnic tables. There is also space to park your boat!

    This is not your typical beach vacation! There are many activities nearby for everyone to enjoy. There are several golf courses nearby as well as golf cart, bicycle, and kayak rentals. Historic Fort Morgan is located just a few miles away, offering daily tours or from there, take the ferry over to Dauphin Island Estuary. Several restaurants, including Tacky Jacks and the award winning Jesse's on the Bay, are just a short drive away. There is a marina located just 4 1/2 miles down the road for the deep sea fishing enthusiasts and a 2 minute walk to Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge for the nature lovers!

    The cottage is a non-smoking unit. Pets are not allowed.

    Snowbirds are welcome!

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About the area

Located in Gulf Shores, this cottage is next to a golf course and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach, while Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Gulf Shores travel guide
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • A wooden sign with 'Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge' and informational panels about bird species and a map.
    Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A coastal residential area with colorful houses along the beach, a clear blue sky, and the ocean in the background.
    Fort Morgan Beach
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • A sign reading "Clyde Shores" with palm trees and a beach in the background.
    Gulf Shores Beach
    20 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Two banners hanging from a pole, one reads "The Wharf Orange Beach" and the other "The Wharf".
    The Wharf
    23 min drive - 37.0 km
  • A theme park with roller coasters, a carousel, and a clear blue sky.
    Tropic Falls at OWA
    29 min drive - 47.3 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sassy Bass
    5 min drive
  • Jesse’s On The Bay
    8 min drive
  • Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan
    6 min drive
  • The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club
    5 min drive
  • Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill
    15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Drift Away, a Charming Coastal Cottage with pool and hot tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much is parking at Drift Away, a Charming Coastal Cottage with pool and hot tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Drift Away, a Charming Coastal Cottage with pool and hot tub located?

Situated in Gulf Shores, this golf cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan Beach. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Edith Hammock are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Drift Away, a Charming Coastal Cottage with pool and hot tub Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The new owners were amazing. They responded quickly with any questions we had. The property was just as described. There was plenty of room for our families and the short walk to the pool was great because we had grandchildren with us. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was absolutely fabulous! It had a complete remodel on the inside and it was very clean. It was centrally located so it was just a few few steps to the tennis courts and the swimming pool. That’s a plus for us. It was very quiet and a nice area and we will most definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bach Weekend

We adored this place. Very clean, close to the beach, not far from town. We will definitely be booking it again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great week!

Nice location, great to have a gulf cart accessible to ride around. Owners great to work with!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Beach Condo

This condo was perfect for our family! It was so nicely decorated and clean! Wonderful location with everything you could possibly need! We spent most of our time at the pool and hot tub! We really enjoyed every minute of our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty house

This is our 2nd year in a row staying at this pretty home. We loved it. Such a relaxing place. The host are so helpful and fast to answer any questions you might have. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gulf shores 2024

We loved the house there was 9 of us in the house and it never felt like we were on top of eachother. The kids loved the bunk beds and the pool the most! Very clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Property was clean and very convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! Rental was clean, spacious, host was responsive. Kitchen fully stocked with what we needed to make meals! Location in the Rookery is ideal we loved being able to walk to hot tub every evening to relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for what we needed. Easy to find, great amenities, easy to check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and cozy!

We enjoyed the neighborhood and proximity to the pool. The beach access was also super easy and not crowded at all. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We love the location! Pool is close and having the golf cart is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great condo!!

Loved staying here--great location, responsive owners, nice & clean inside!! The pool was great & close to the condo. Will definitely stay again if I'm in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place!

We loved our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

We had such an amazing time and the place was so beautiful and clean. I would love to stay here again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and everything we needed was available.

The owner was very accommodating. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay!!

Very nice cottage in a great neighborhood! Very close to the beach! Owners were very friendly and quick to respond to my messages! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 stars

Wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

5 stars

Wonderful accommodations. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

Close to the beach! Loved the pool especially at night! Loved this little gem!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved everything about the property and location and look forward to returning .

The owners always responded in a timely manner to all questions and requests
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little get away

The booking, check in and our stay was all wonderful! Very quick response time, all amenities were clean and functional. We absolutely loved our stay and would highly recommend it to others, and will stay there again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Good place for families

Our cottage was clean, well-appointed, plenty of room for 9 of us. We’ve stayed at The Rookery 4 times and will come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property great pool and easy access to everything.

Great place to stay with our family. It was like being at home. We will be coming back to say.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018