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7th Night FREE for ALL Fall Dates! 2 King Suites and Queen Bunk room!

Family-friendly holiday home in Gulf Shores with an outdoor pool

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8119.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Fort Morgan Beach
  • Place, Kiva Dunes Golf Course
  • Place, Fort Morgan
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3rd

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest

1 King Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

7th Night FREE for ALL Fall Dates! 2 King Suites and Queen Bunk room!

Pelican Landing is a beautifully decorated 3 bedroom / 2 bath beach cottage in the Rookery III community of Fort Morgan, AL. 15 minutes west of Gulf Shores Parkway. This lovely cottage is perfect for families and those who want to enjoy the incredible, sugar-white Alabama beaches without the crowds, traffic, and congestion of high-rise condos, yet is only a short drive to Gulf Shores and its many attractions, restaurants, entertainment and shopping. The Rookery III is located less than (2) minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. You can also enjoy two Rookery III pools with one being zero-entry (no steps) with kiddie pool. The terrific Sassy Bass Restaurant, Grocery, and Beverage Store, as well as a Dollar General are close by so you don't need to travel far for anything! Pelican Landing is all about relaxation...a quiet, laid back, hassle-free getaway yet still close to everything Gulf Shores/Orange Beach has to offer. And no worries about traffic, remembering where you parked, waiting on elevators or squeezing in a beach spot among the masses of vacationers. Rest, Relax and Recharge!
Pelican Landing has many features & upgrades, to include wood-look tile floors throughout, custom cabinets, granite countertops in kitchen and baths, travertine tile in baths, nine-foot ceilings, outdoor shower, and landscaping. The 1300 sq ft cottage is well designed and can accommodate up to 6 adults with 2 children in the bunk comfortably. Rooms include; living room, dining area, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and screened-in porch. There private 2 car parking at the front door.

Pelican Landing is decorated in calm, comfortable coastal furnishings and décor. The living room has two large sofas with 4 built-in recliners for relaxing or watching the 50" HDTV with DirectTV premium channel package, along with Roku for streaming. There are board games and playing cards available. Wireless internet is provided. The dining area has a lovely table with seating for six. The master bedroom has king size bed, 40" flat screen HDTV, double closet, dresser and en suite master bath. The master bath has double vanities, garden tub, and rain showerhead. The guest bedroom also has king size bed, 32" flat screen HDTV, dresser and closet. It also has direct access to the guest bathroom for privacy. The third bedroom has a queen-size bed and two upper bunks for children. It is equipped with 32" HDTV and DVD player, dresser and double closet. All bedding is premium quality for utmost comfort and restful sleep.

The kitchen is equipped with Whirlpool stainless steel appliances, to include electric stove with convection oven, microwave oven, dishwasher, side-by-side refrigerator with ice maker and door dispenser. Small appliances include; coffee maker
(K-cup/drip combo), blender, toaster, crockpot and hand mixer. All items needed for cooking and serving are provided; dishware, cookware, stainless silverware, cooking utensils, serving pieces, and knife set. There is a pantry and laundry area with full-size washer and dryer. Iron and ironing board are provided. As well as, pack-n-play crib and highchair.

The screened porch has deep cushion seating set, bistro table, and chairs and is also equipped with 32" flat screen HDTV and ceiling fan. The porch overlooks wildlife refuge habitat and is a wonderful place for a morning cup of coffee or evening glass of wine. There is an outside deck and flagstone patio with outdoor shower and hose for

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
2 vehicles max - strictly enforced. $30 per vehicle parking fee.
Activities that could disturb neighbors is strictly prohibited.
Partying / boisterous behavior 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Fort Morgan - 11 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 29 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway @ The Beach Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jesse’s On The Bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 7th Night FREE for ALL Fall Dates! 2 King Suites and Queen Bunk room! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 7th Night FREE for ALL Fall Dates! 2 King Suites and Queen Bunk room! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at 7th Night FREE for ALL Fall Dates! 2 King Suites and Queen Bunk room! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 7th Night FREE for ALL Fall Dates! 2 King Suites and Queen Bunk room! located?

This family-friendly Gulf Shores holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan Beach. Bon Secour Bay and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

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

Amazing Place

I highly recommend this location. Very nice property. My family of 6 (2 adults, 4 kids) stayed in this location very comfortably. Great renter A+
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Wonderful stay!

The property was wonderful. It was clean and had everything we could want. Close to the beach and had 2 swimming pools. Our visit was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emily d.

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

We love it here!

This is our 3rd year staying in this same sweet little beach house and as always it never disappoints! We wouldn’t come back if we didn’t love it
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Great getaway

Clean, functional, comfortable and feels like a home away from home! We love this house. Second time to stay and intend to come back again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele I.

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

Wonderful

The cottage was clean upon arrival. Beds were comfortable. It had everything that was listed. The golf cart was great to have! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Harry T.

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

Rookery lll

What a lovely cottage. Everything was clean and in very good shape. We had never been to Gulf Shores before, but we hope to come back! The weather could have been better, but we still had a great time!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Perfect getaway!

House was just what we were looking for. Golf cart option is a must if you plan to head to the beach. Our family enjoyed our time and the house had everything we needed and more. The beds were comfortable and the kids loved the bunk beds. The swimming pool was warm and our kids had a great time swimming. We would definitely recommend Pelican Landing. Thank you for making our check in/out seamless and being so responsive prior to reserving the home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

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

Amazing!

This property was amazing.The community was quiet and everyone was friendly. The house had everything we needed, check in/out was a breeze. Leah was super helpful and so sweet to help us with anything we needed. My kids LOVED the bunk beds and both swimming pools. I would HIGHLY recommend staying here if you're looking for a low-key, less touristy area that's super close to the beach. Thanks so much, Leah!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy J.

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

A Great Place to Getaway

The Spring Break trip with my daughter and grandsons was booked well before the “pandemic” set in, and we were unsure whether to make the trip. We’re so glad we did. A long drive rewarded by a stay at this cottage where we felt safe and enjoyed ourselves. Leah was great about keeping in touch and letting us know what was happening in the community. It’s a great place for a family vacation and has everything you need to feel at home. The golf cart is the cherry on top!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

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

Very pleased with stay

Only downside was the beach was a haul with little ones and golf cart rental was pricey. Everything was as listed and we would stay there again. Weather was crappy our stay but that wasn’t anyone’s fault. Home owner had a very nice binder with places, entertainment, beach pictures and restaurants to visit while there very helpful and accurate! We were ages 62-5 and more that plenty of space for three adults and three children!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raeana A.

The house is adorable and very comfortable.

Our stay was absolutely perfect! Everything that we could have possibly need was at the house. It looked exactly like the pictures online. The Rookery community that the house was in was very quite and relaxing even though there were several familys' there with small children just like mine. Everything about the surrounding area and the procedures to checking in and checking out were very well laid out in the binder in the house. Which I thought was a great idea! Thank you so much for being so thoughtful with your home! We all felt very comfortable! The beach access was great and I would reccomen renting the golf cart! We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Raeana A.

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

Beautiful home

We arrived at the beginning of a tropical storm and Leah kept us updated on the weather the day before and day of the storm. I felt like this was going above and beyond and we were greatful for it. The home is beautiful and looks just the way it did the first time we stayed 2 years ago. We love the decor and how comfortable and clean it is. Everything in the kitchen was easy to find and we even made use of some of the board games. We love the little neighborhood the rookery 3. Both pools are very nice. We rented the golf cart to take to the beach which was very handy. The beach access was easy to find and not crowded. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Wonderful Stay/Beautiful House

I cannot say enough good things about this property and the owners. First, the house is just beautiful. This may be the best house that I have ever stayed in. It worked perfectly for our group of two families. The kids stayed in the bunk room and the two sets of adults each had their own king sized bed rooms. The house was just so comfortable. Brand new couches were just perfect in the living room. Leah was in constant contact with me about the check in and during our stay as well. I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone who is looking to stay in the Gulf Shores. The house is in a newer neighborhood and during our stay the workers next door cut the water line. We were out of water for a part of the day and even though Leah had nothing to do with this problem she was so accommodating during this time. We rented a golf cart during our stay and had a great time driving it around and over to the beach. I would also recommend doing this if you don't want to have to drive your car each time over there. Plus, the kids loved going for rides during our down times. This house is a must stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There is a reason Pelican Landing is a 10 out of 10... We had a wonderful stay and really appreciate the thoughtfulness of the host here. Leah was very good at communicating and the cottage was well furnished for our family. We would definitely come back if we ever get the opportunity! My only complaint is that it is so far away!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

Perfect location, beautiful home, absolutely no problems at all and host quickly responds, if contact is needed. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy stay w/ 6 adults !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIE R.

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

Winter getaway

Wonderful rental located in the Rookery. Very clean and well maintained. Quite neighborhood host was excellent to respond to any question. Would highly recommend. Shored Shores
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene H.

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

Another Nifty November

The Fort Morgan/Gulf Shores area continues to draw us south to recharge our batteries before the holidays. Leah’s house fits our needs perfectly. It’s peaceful and lovely. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Roomy peaceful home

Went to the area for a fishing trip and the house was conveniently located near everything we needed. House was clean and the neighborhood was nice and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karri U.

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

Beautiful, clean home in quiet community!

So our family has stayed in quite a few homes over the last several years and we have usually had something about the place that we didn’t like or maybe a few things that it cud hve had for amenities and this time around my husband and i agreed that we didn’t have any complaints about this house! It was clean and comfortable and had all the things in the kitchen that we needed to make our breakfasts! We ate out for suppers! The hostess was very responsive and helpful when asking her questions about a few things that we had seen outside in the pics but then couldn’t find once we arrived…some of the toys are no longer available due to storms tossing them around….just a short stroll to the swimming pool and a couple minutes drive to the beautiful beach on the ocean side! We would highly recommend this place and hope to come back again!!😃
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ideal vacation

We enjoyed a great vacation at a prime site near the beaches of Fort Morgan, AL. The property was perfect for a family - near the beaches and multiple pools within walking distance. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morrgan C.

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

Great space for the week!

We stayed with 3 adults, 1 teen and 3 children under 10. This was a home run! From the spacious living room, bunks for the kids, 2 large bathrooms-it was everything we could ask for. Close walk to the small pool and a short 4 min drive to the beach! Our whole crew enjoyed the stay very much. The only downfall was it took about 20 min to get into town, however, we cooked a lot so it wasn’t too bad. Would definitely book with the host again! LOVED THE HOUSE!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Gulf shores getaway

Nice little community. Lots to see and do. The house was perfect for our family of 4.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sabrina m.

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

Wonderful

This property is beautiful and comfortable. It met our needs and is well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Great stay!

The house was great. Host was very responsive! Has all you need for your stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Leah McDonnell

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We're Kyle & Leah McDonnell... a fun, laid back, adventurous, duo from Birmingham, Alabama. Owning on the beach has been a goal of ours since we were newlyweds and after 18 years, we finally made that goal a reality! We are extremely proud of our little cottage and hope that you will love it as much as we do. I was in property management for 21 years prior to becoming a Realtor, so I have the drive & knowledge to provide you impeccable accommodations & service. Kyle, who is my very own "Bob Villa" manages an ambulance service throughout Central Alabama. We have two wonderful boys, Sam & Jake. We are a true "House Divided"...Sam & I cheer for The Crimson Tide, while Kyle & Jake bleed Orange & Blue for the Auburn Tigers. When we are not working, you can find us at our cozy cottage or drinking a fruity umbrella cocktail on a Carnival Cruise Ship.

Why they chose this property

This quaint cottage community is located 15 minutes from Gulf Shores, in the small unincorporated city of Fort Morgan, AL. The Rookery III is nestled in the Bon Secour Wildlife Preserve and is only a short 1/2 mile drive to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. The community features a resort style swimming pool with kiddie feature and nature trails to the beach. The Rookery's family-friendly atmosphere is the perfect place for annual trips, reunions, & snowbirds.

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