Troops Coop

cute little cottage on the beach. This place is truly magical and healing. We loved our visit there.

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What a wonderful winter getaway. W were early for check in and headed to a restaurant for an oyster po boy! 4:00 came quickly and the door code worked. Nice clean house. Towels for 6 people and the bee kind guest shampoo was very much appreciated. The refrigerator looks new. The ice and Very cute little cottage right on the gulf. House is just as the pictures show. No surprises. The refrigerator looks new and yes the ice and water dispenser work just fine. White towels for 6 and complimentary toiletries are a nice touch. Two large white rockers and a side table got well used. Two local restaurants very close. Fort Morgan about 3 miles from the house. Everyone is so nice and neighborly. Lots of dog walkers . The one suggestion I have is stock up at the grocery store before you get here. Its 20 miles back to Gulf Shores. Believe me once you get here you will not want to go back to buy groceries. water dispenser did their job. Lots of hot water and the shower water pressure was strong. Two large rockers on the very comfortable back porch were much used. What a view! Watched the dolphins and just when I thought what else? A double rainbow .

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Troops Coop was everything we wanted it to be. Right on the water with a great deck on which to enjoy the great waters of the Gulf. Super clean and well stocked with everything you need. The only draw back was the WiFi did not work and that is not the problem of the house but it was a problem of the area we stayed in not having great internet service.
We will stay there again if possible.

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We loved the beach cottage. The new owners did a great job with the update after Hurricane Sally. It was very comfortable. We had problems with the internet and someone from the Management group came right over to investigate.

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Loved the house and perfect location and great for my dogs. Definitely will book again. We got run off by hurricane which was a downer. My only complaint in all of this was getting Jen, office mgr to pay for the days we had to evacuate which we didn't get full refund on portion not used. Not happy with that at all.

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Perfect little beach house, everything you need, close to water, quite, peaceful, and very clean.

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Location is great! Especially for the current times! Private beach area, awesome view and nice little house sitting right on the beach.

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The view was amazing. I would stay here again.

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We had a great time. It was the closest to the ocean we've ever been. Very clean. Very quiet area.I really appreciated being able to check in and check out on the company app.

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We had a great time. It was the closest to the ocean we've ever been. Very clean. Very quiet area.I really appreciated being able to check in and check out on the company app.

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The location was the best one we have stayed at so far. The home was clean and in working order. We stayed on the beach from sun up to sun down. Caught several species of fish and saw a lot of wildlife. This location was perfect!

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This was a perfect home in a perfect location. We had a wonderful time. So relaxing and peaceful. Just wonderful!

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It was a great week away from everything. Next to the ocean and sun even if the water was still a little cold. Prefect little house 50-70 ft from the water.

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The perfect location for us! We really loved the deck and how close it was to the water. Everything inside the house was quite adequate. We were inside much more than we hoped because of cooler temps and high winds. The only negative was the Roku TV. We like live TV and we are older so we struggle with Internet tv. Our dogs loved the deck too!

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Relaxing and quiet.

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We had a GREAT relaxing time. It's all about location location location. There is NO BETTER beach house location in the area. Granted it's a little funky/dated but everything was very clean and comfortable. We've been everywhere and nowhere was as completely good as Troops Coop. We hope to be back next November. Thank you for letting us stay in your hideaway. The ONLY ONLY thing was there is no clear delineation of where the driveway ends. So close to the beach and the beach is so close to where you park. Be careful. Don?t get stuck. Amy and Jim

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Quaint and simple, but we like that. Someone desperately needs to replace the lamp shades in living room - interior is ripped and falling. We were relieved to meet some workman measuring the exterior for replacement of siding- also in great need of repair. But we enjoyed our stay!

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This property is perfect!! The house is not new or fancy but clean and totally adequate. The bed in the second bedroom was comfortable. As stated in other reviews, the bedroom windows need shades or black out curtains. The neighbors lights were so bright, I had to find something to block the windows. We enjoyed our time just watching the waves and dolphins from the comfort of the AC since I was not able to be in the water or sun due to medical issues. We would have liked house to have DirecTV or Dish instead of streaming but a break from TV wasn't that bad! I would definitely recommend this jewel and we can't wait to come back!

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The overall stay was great. When we arrived we found trash (boxes and a broken canopy) near the stairs. I sent customer service an email with a photo. They responded that they would notify the cleaning people. The trash was still at the location 7 days later when we left. When we opened the dish washer we found standing water and a horrific smell. There was damage to the wall in the living room. The wall surface (wooden panels??) were falling apart. This would be a great property if it was maintained.

By far one of the best vacations we have been on, weather,beach,neighbors,everything was perfect.

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Beautiful beach and weather

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We had a great time, house was in great location porch wonderful...only issue was no television service and trashbags for clean up but we spent most of our time out on the beach.!

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We had a great time, Troops Coop was so close to thw water.

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My wife and I have booked this property on 2 separate occasions. This is a great property to rent, and I will rent again in the future. The only complaints I have is that the property needs a little upgrading and maintenance. The 1 recommendation I have is to put some blinds over the windows. The parking area needs some attention too. It is almost to the point where you need a 4 wheel drive. None of these things affected the great time we had. Just something to think about. We did have a broken faucet one night. It was fixed first thing the next morning.

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This was exactly as expected, wonderful family trip! Cannot wait to come back.

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Nice house very roomy, comfortable beds, had everything we needed. It was very clean upon arrival, and it is in a great location! Would definitely recommend and would stay again. The owner was very courteous and let us rent for just 2 nights that was greatly appreciated!

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Nice house very roomy, comfortable beds, had everything we needed. It was very clean upon arrival, and it is in a great location! Would definitely recommend and would stay again. The owner was very courteous and let us rent for just 2 nights that was greatly appreciated!

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Nice house very roomy, comfortable beds, had everything we needed. It was very clean upon arrival, and it is in a great location! Would definitely recommend and would stay again. The owner was very courteous and let us rent for just 2 nights that was greatly appreciated!

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It was everything we were looking for. Very private away from all the hustle and bustle. The house was delightful, you can't get closer to the beach. This area is very special where you can sit on the deck and watch dolphin jumping in front of you.

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We had a great time at Troops Coop. The location is great. The house sits maybe 25 yards from the water on the Gulf side. The views are incredible and you have a good view of the sunrise and sunset from the deck or the beach out front. Neighbors are far enough away for privacy while you're on the deck. The 2-BRs are big enough not to be cramped and the beds comfortable. The common area is perfect for 4-people. We had our two Aussies with us so we even had a little less room with them under foot.

All the major appliances function properly and the bathroom is in working order.

My only critique is that it is time for some general upkeep on the property. The water side window screens have several holes in them, the rods on the deck posts where you might clamp down an umbrella have fallen off, and the deck amenities are in need of replacement. There is an old grill under the house that's been left there. Inside the house the wallpaper / paint is bubbling up. I am sure the sea air doesn't help this. Finally, the heating element on the coffee pot is rusted out (fire hazard?) and the ice maker does not dispense ice even though the maker does create ice. So again, general maintenance is needed, but otherwise it appears clean and is fine.

We'd stay here again and suggest it for up to 4 people. Though it can sleep 6 with the pullout couch I think 6 people would be cramped.

It was the most wonderful stay. We enjoyed it so much. The house was cute and clean and had all we needed. All we had to do was walk down the steps and there it was right by the gulf, the sound was so relaxing, the water warm, just enjoyed it all. Went into Gulf Shores a couple times it was a just a short drive. The only thing needed was to dispose of unused, rusted items on the deck, and one brokend chair, but that was it. We will be back and to the same cute little house. We just had a blast.

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Charming bungalow was perfect for our week at the beach! You cant get any closer to the Gulf! The new furniture and the dark bedroom curtains make a huge difference!

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We had the most wonderful time here, really hate to leave. The location was beyond perfect. Waking up and sitting on the deck listening to the waves rolling in, the sunrises and sunsets brillant. Just a tiny walk and there you are feet in the waters. The little house was just so cute, and just right for us three people. It was clean and had anything we needed. Just being on the white beach is more than we could have asked for. There is only couple things I would do to make it more friendly to future guests. Get rid of the broken blue beach chair on deck, and please get rid of all the broken, rusted items on the deck, but the kiddie toys in a small tote out of the way, I was so tempted to toss all the rusted broken things but not my job, little stuff like that would make it more appealing to guests. I hate saying anything negative because it is so small compared to all the fun and beauty of the house and the view. Just a wonderful stay, and we will try to find a date to come back next September. Just clean up the rusty toys and broken chairs and you have a guest friendly place. Thanks for a fantastic stay it was just awesome!!!

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We had great time, the location to the beach/shore is one of the best!

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The location couldnt have been better! We were treated to a few mornings of dolphin sightings and even paddle boarded around them! The house itself is simply in need of some maintenance and love. From a missing bedroom door handle to a leaky kitchen sink, things just need some love. Also we did see roaches and the furniture is spiked and some of the seams are ripping.

The house was nice and clean. The furniture was okay. I love being right on the beach and the neighborhood is great because you can walk safely or ride bikes if you want. The only reason why I would NOT RENT this house again is because there are only sheer curtains on the bedrooms. There was absolutely no privacy from the neighbors and the houses are kind of close. Dressing in the bedrooms made you feel like someone was watching you. You could not sleep past sunrise because of the amount of sunlight coming in through the windows so early. (actually starting about 5:00 am) If the neighbors left the outside lights on at night that also came in through the windows so it was difficult to go to sleep. Rest is one reason I take a vacation. If I find out the owners put blinds on the bedroom windows I would rent again, but I would have to be assured of this. I would only recommend this property to a friend if they knew about the privacy issue with the bedrooms.

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Troops Coop. It was clean and stocked well enough for our purposes. We brought a couple of fans which helped during the heat of the day. There was one fan provided in the closet. We also brought black out curtains for my boys to be able to nap and found they kept their room much cooler. Next time we will bring some for the other bedroom as well. We loved the location. It was away from the crowds but still close to a few restaurants, seafood markets and general stores. We will definitely be back to Troops Coop.

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Troops Coop. It was clean and stocked well enough for our purposes. We brought a couple of fans which helped during the heat of the day. There was one fan provided in the closet. We also brought black out curtains for my boys to be able to nap and found they kept their room much cooler. Next time we will bring some for the other bedroom as well. We loved the location. It was away from the crowds but still close to a few restaurants, seafood markets and general stores. We will definitely be back to Troops Coop.

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We loved staying in Troops Coop! Everything was as promised in the listing and we hope to go back sometime in the future. It was a perfect fit for us with two little kids. It's a quiet area away from the more populous beaches in Gulf Shores but an easy drive into town if you want. Thanks so much!

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Property was clean, comfortable and well equipped. Right on a beautiful beach, which was dog friendly. Reservation and check in process was easy and convenient. Very relaxing. Would recommend this property.

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The house was great for our purposes. It opened right out to the Gulf of Mexico and the porch provided us with many hours of enjoyment.

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We enjoyed our stay and the location of Troop Coop was awesome!!! We loved being that close to the ocean and watching the sunrise and sunset each day!! Thank you so much for such a wonderful time with our family!

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Loved it! Was so nice being right on the beach. House was spotless when we arrived despite being pet friendly. Was so nice to bring our 2 dogs. They enjoyed it also.

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Troops Coop overall was nice with a few upgrades could be outstanding. A BBQ grill would be great also, the other houses we have rented have one.

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We had an awesome view, house was very clean and the perfect size for the two of us. We enjoyed every minute.

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The house was extremely well kept and stocked. It was clean and comfortable. Our family of four had the best time. Having little ones, we enjoyed the satellite tv and being so close to the water. The beds were also very comfortable!

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The house is right up close to the water and our vacation was great. The house is fully stocked with cookware and dishes (bring your own dishsoap). There was almost no one around other than a few local retirees walking in the morning. The weather was absolutely perfect. The kids had a blast. Overall perfect, inexpensive house with a great location. Also the Relax on the Beach staff were extremely helpful, polite and kind.

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Great winter retreat. Quiet, cozy, comfortable accommodations. Talk about close to the beach, it doesn't get any closer than this.

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