With a stay at this vacation home in Fairhope, you'll be steps from Bon Secour Bay and a 2-minute drive from Mobile Bay. .This vacation home is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Punta Clara Candy Kitchen and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Lakewood Golf Club.
Punta Clara Candy Kitchen - 13 min drive - 8.6 miles
Weeks Bay Reserve - 14 min drive - 10.1 miles
Lakewood Golf Club - 16 min drive - 10.0 miles
Fairhope Avenue - 19 min drive - 14.4 miles
Magnolia Beach - 20 min drive - 12.8 miles
Getting around
Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Jesses Restaurant - 19 min drive
Lucky Horseshoe Saloon - 10 min drive
Biscuit King's Cafe - 14 min drive
Saraceno's Restaurant - 15 min drive
Delta Grocery Restaurant and Bar - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Charming Bayfront Getaway - Private Pier
Take a break on Mobile Bay at this quaint bungalow. Enjoy kayaking, fishing, crabbing and boating from your own private pier. Relax on the wharf under blue skies & magnificent sunsets.golf, etc. You will be minutes away from downtown Fairhope (shopping/restaurants), and just 30 miles from Gulf Shores/Orange Beach. Plenty of blue crabs & fish to catch here. This house is completely furnished and ready to go. Leave your troubles behind, and come stay with us. Pets welcome with a fee.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Things to do
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Unit size: 1,100 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
If the traveler books for a third party and is not present for the stay, house rules are violated and host may cancel without issuing a refund.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Prior approval needed. Pet fee based on # and size
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charming Bayfront Getaway - Private Pier Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 133 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 133 reviews
8 - Good
10
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 133 reviews
6 - Okay
6
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Jackie P., Baton Rouge, LA
Jan 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Host was welcoming
Jackie P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
david spillman s.
Jan 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Host was welcoming house clean
david spillman s.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jared R.
Oct 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very accommodating and clean. Could use some minor repairs.(1/2 bath toilet does not flush easily, post on porch are looseand leaning, lights and water availability on pier would be GREAT) Happy with the rental.
Jared R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
C J.
Oct 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
great location, deck at night wasnt very well lot but our guys trip was great at this home.
C J.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lauren C.
Oct 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Me and my Husband enjoyed our stay! The pier was nice
Lauren C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Danielle D.
Aug 11, 2025
Was disappointed with the pier. It is completely closed in so the area where you park your boat was unusable. If you parked your boat, you couldn’t get out of it onto the deck. Also, there was no lower deck. Having a wall all the way around the deck made it very difficult to fish. There were no lights on pier except for one light in the corner. There used to be lights all the way down the pier walkway and all over the pier (the pics showed the ones on the walkway). The crab baskets shown in the pics are now rusted out from being left in the water so they are unusable. The water hose at the house was just a cut off hose with no nozzle. The deck and stairs on the house are on the edge of rotting down and not safe. The garbage can outside was full of maggots. The house itself was fine except that the mattresses were uncomfortable. The owner needs to take new pictures of everything as it is obvious they are old and do not accurately represent the current condition of everything. Also, the price needs to be reduced considering everything I have mentioned here.
Danielle D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
tommy n.
Jul 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
tommy n.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Angela L.
Apr 28, 2025
Angela L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul K.
Mar 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Covered Pier Feb 2025
The Property Mgr ,Beth Ann, was always available on short notice to stop in or answer our questions. The kitchen was very well stocked with all the utensils that were needed.The house and bedding were very clean. The gated deck was great for having a dog. Fantastic sunsets and you could see barge traffic in the distance on Mobile Bay. Check out Madi Gra dates next year as a parade went right by the house...so much fun. Fairhope has so many shops and restaurants, many are dog friendly, along with a nice shaded dog park. Definitely can spend 2 weeks in this quaint town without having to go to Gulf Shores...Nice farmers market in Foley on Sat mornings and fresh shrimp right off the boats in Bon Soucor.
Paul K.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Feb 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Brief Bay Getaway
My husband and I drove over from Biloxi for a quick birthday trip. The cottage was absolutely perfect for us. My husband loves the water and the views are unmatched. We didn’t utilize much of it, but the house seemed stocked with what ever you could need from toiletries, towels, to cooking ware. We watched the sunset from the dock while my husband cast his fishing pole. It was a picturesque birthday evening for him. We will definitely be booking again.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Winter S.
Jan 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Wonderful location. They supplied all we needed! Will book again.
Winter S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Clint R.
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot on the bay!
Loved staying here. Having access to the pier and crab trap was wonderful. Thanks for a great stay!
Clint R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Robbie E., Vestavia
Sep 15, 2024
Bay house
We enjoyed our stay! charming little bay house. Our stay would have been much better though if the owners would have upgraded a few things!! The ice maker was not working, The tub drain not working, grass was knee deep and needed cutting therefore I stepped in an ant bed because I couldn’t see it while taking my dog out. , kitchen pots and pans need upgrading, grills were rusted iver and unusable.
Robbie E.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
Sep 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great fishing
House was very clean,loved the pier caught plenty of crabs and even caught shrimp.Will definitely book again. Best vacation ever!!
Location was great, house had everything we needed. Pier was so nice to watch the sunsets.
Heather H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
lineta p.
Jul 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay
We celebrated 2 of my friends 40th birthday for the weekend. It was perfect for us!
lineta p.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
2/10 Terrible
Karen W.
Apr 22, 2024
Disappointing
Couldn’t go on pier due to unevenness. Couldn’t walk out to covered area on end of pier. Muddy water sitting under house and standing water along driveway. Was afraid I’d get stuck turning car around. Hit head on side of house while trying not to step in mud. No comfortable place to sit on outside deck. House was very old and creepy to me. Drove 7 hours back home next day. Stayed at hotel. Overnight
Karen W.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
R B.
Mar 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect memory
Place was exactly what we wanted. Clean comfortable with a great view. Thx!
R B.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy J.
Feb 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Retreat on Mobile Bay
My husband and I found this property to be aptly named, the Charming Bayfront Getaway. We are from Wisconsin and a vacation in balmy Fairhope was exactly what we needed to thaw out! The cottage is ideal and we were able to bring our two small dogs. The kitchen was well-stocked with all the utensils needed to cook just about any meal. The internet was fast. The boat house at the end of the pier was a perfect spot for morning meditation. We even saw a pod of dolphins swim past! I can definitely recommend this lovely cottage!
Amy J.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
curtis b.
Jan 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay on the bay!
We really enjoyed our stay, thank you to Beth! The house was in great shape and our kids really enjoyed the dock. It was great having a gate on the fenced in dock for added piece of mind with young kids. We’ll be back!
curtis b.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Roger O., Ottawa, Canada
Jan 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful sunrise and sunset
Great little place a few minutes south of Fairhope. The long pier lets you see a nice sunrise and the sunsets are spectacular over the bay.
Well stocked with all the basics. Very clean and comfortable. Easy communications with the owner.
Roger O.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Thomas M.
Dec 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Very pleasant, great views
Thomas M.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary S.
Oct 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing week
We enjoyed our week at this cute cottage. My husband caught crab, shrimp and a few fish. We would love to come back another week in the future.