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7th Night FREE for ALL Spring & Summer Dates! 3/2 Cottage. 2 King Suites!

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8119.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Fort Morgan Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fort Morgan
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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 Spring & Summer Dates! 3/2 Cottage. 2 King Suites!

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 washing off sand easily. Chairs are also available for sitting outside on a beautiful evening! A charcoal grill is provided.

The Rookery III adjoins the Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge, an Alabama treasure. The Fort Morgan Peninsula is listed on the Alabama Scenic Byways. Activities you can enjoy in addition to the beautiful beach are biking, fishing, shelling, bird-watching, kayaking, hiking and golfing at several premier courses. Charter fishing is available at the Fort Morgan Marina. The Fort Morgan historical site is a great place to visit and explore. A ferry ride from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Island is a great way to see Mobile Bay and visit Bellingrath Gardens.

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are home to world-class restaurants, Gulf State Park, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Waterville USA, dolphin boat tours, Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail, The Wharf with specialty shopping, the beautiful ferris wheel, amphitheater and multiple dining venues, Adventure Island and many gift and specialty shops. The National Shrimp Festival, as well as many other outstanding festivals for music, food and special interests, are scheduled throughout the year. Additionally, the OWA Amusement Park and indoor waterpark in Foley, AL is only 30 minutes away. As you can see, the Alabama Gulf Coast is an outstanding vacation destination for all ages and interests!!

Pelican Landing is ready for you!

Must be 25 years old to rent. **photocopy of driver's license may be required. $25 per vehicle parking pass fee will be automatically added to each reservation. Two vehicle max. Guests may rent golf carts from IslandCartsLLC.

Property manager

Leah McDonnell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
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 - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kiva Dunes Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Fort Morgan - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 29 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sassy Bass Market Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tacky Jacks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Village Hideaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fort Morgan Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gulfside Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 7th Night FREE for ALL Spring & Summer Dates! 3/2 Cottage. 2 King Suites! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 7th Night FREE for ALL Spring & Summer Dates! 3/2 Cottage. 2 King Suites! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at 7th Night FREE for ALL Spring & Summer Dates! 3/2 Cottage. 2 King Suites!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 7th Night FREE for ALL Spring & Summer Dates! 3/2 Cottage. 2 King Suites! 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

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our first time in the area at this place. It had everything we needed and was very comfortable. The beach is a short drive and pools are not heated.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Another great trip

Pelican Landing is clean, pleasant, comfortable and has everything you need for a great stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

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

Verified traveller

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

Ideal vacation

Great location, great property. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh G.

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

Great trip

Beach was a short drive away. House was clean. Property manager was extremely responsive. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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

Nicole P.

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

Can’t say enough about this place.

We had an absolute wonderful time. The home was perfect for our party of 7. It was very clean and beautifully decorated. One of my favorite spots on the trip was on the screened porch in the mornings. Perfect place for coffee and a little time in my Bible. Leah was so easy to communicate with and very quick to respond to any questions we had considering she was on vacation herself. We were amazed at the little details that were considered for our stay. This was the first time I have not had to stock my own paper towels and toilet paper. That sounds simple but it was more than that. There was coffee and dish detergent amongst many other items I’ve always had to provide on our stays. Very thoughtful of as a host for sure. It was a quiet community. The kids loved the pools. The drive over to the beach was short. The parking was a little tight over at the beach but we found there was also another beach access where parking was permitted on the sides as long as you were not blocking the street. We have stayed in Fort Morgan and Gulf shores many times as well as other places through VRBO. We have only ever had one bad experience with a host but I have to say Leah may have been the best experience we have had yet. We would definitely love to come back for future stays!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Wonderful Stay

This property was perfect for our stay!! It was very clean and just the right size for our group. Had all the amenities you could think of and was just a short drive to the beach. Leah was so sweet and easy to deal with. We had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 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

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

Theresa E.

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

Perfect family getaway

The location of Pelican Landing was perfect for our family with a quiet beach just minutes from the cottage yet close enough to all the attractions in Gulf Shores. The cottage and neighborhood were clean and just as the listing described! Comfortable beds and fully stocked with all we needed for the week. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

J K.

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

Ft. Morgan Getaway

Cottage was well appointed and all was as listed. Leah was very helpful with all communications. Would stay there again if ever in Ft. Morgan area again.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Great family vacation

My husband and our 5 children had a great time. The 3 bedrooms worked great for us. The girls in one room,the boys in another and my husband and the baby stayed in the master. The beach was very easy to get to. We just piled in the van and drove the short distance to the public access. Took about 3 minutes. The kitchen had all the essential equipment to make some great meals. Very comfortable couches and the screened porch was a wonderful relaxing place to have coffee. Leah was an excellent host and was always very quick to respond to any inquiry. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Very well furnished. Stocked with anything you might need. Will definitely stay in this unit again.

Excellent experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

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.

Languages:

English

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