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Charming, historic riverfront lodge on 7 wooded acres with 6 bedrooms

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Outdoor dining
Interior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Mobile, AL
  • Place, Topgolf Mobile
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Dauphin Street
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Spring Hill College
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mobile

With a stay at this vacation home in Mobile (Venetia), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mobile Bay and Mobile Cruise Terminal. .This vacation home is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Dauphin Street and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Topgolf Mobile - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Dauphin Street - 10 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Spring Hill College - 10 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Mardi Gras Park - 11 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center - 12 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Patches - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Topgolf - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dave & Buster's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jamaican Vibes Restaurant - ‬11 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, historic riverfront lodge on 7 wooded acres with 6 bedrooms

The Dan de Lion Lodge is a charming, historic home, built in 1918, as a "speak easy" during Mobile's prohibition era. Later it was converted to a home and added on to for family fleeing Nazis during World War II. Newly renovated, it is perfect for family gatherings, retreats, grilling, boating, fishing, watching mullet jump and relaxing sunset viewing on the wharf.
Nestled among 7 acres of Live Oaks and Palmettos on the banks of beautiful Dog River, this house is only 15 minutes from Downtown Mobile; a city famous for being the birthplace of Mardi Gras, delicious Gulf seafood and several antebellum homes in its 600 blocks of historic districts.
World famous Bellingrath Gardens is 30 minutes to the south and the beautiful white sand beaches of Dauphin Island are 45 minutes away.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Plenty outdoor areas for smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Noise ordinance for this residential location from 10pm-6am
Do not drive to the river, please stay only on the established driveway.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Plenty outdoor areas for smoking

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Charming, historic riverfront lodge on 7 wooded acres with 6 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location on Dog River. Have stayed here on numerous fishing trips
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved spending time in your lovely home! Everything was just perfect and our family gathered there for great food and visiting! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy family and food in such beautiful surroundings!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LOUIS S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Driveway a little difficult to find and thr house definitely had the vintage feel but very clean. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blinds D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to find. Very spacious. Beautiful yard and view— house has everything you would ever need or want—- highly recommend and wonderful hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our family’s 4th Christmas staying here & we absolutely love it! This house is so unique & has so much charm. We love the private lot away from a busy road, our adult kids love playing games on the lawn & hanging out on the dock. Some new pan’s & Tupperware were added this year, a nice surprise. Maybe next year a new mattress in the room closest to the deck! We love the history of this home, it has made our Christmases magical! * for those who have never been, this house is OLD the floors aren’t level, the decor is quirky, if that bothers you this isn’t the place for you. Which is great, because we LOVE IT!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Words cannot describe this place! Be prepared to stock up on food as you will not want to leave, the dock, the porches, the wildlife, the beds everything was perfect and wished we could have stayed longer. Marbury was an excellent host with clear communication and the place is better than described, the photos do not do it justice and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about thos home was amazing. It felt like we were transported back into time. The grounds were so beautifully kept and the home is a total gem. Plenty of room for our party of 8 and over all we were very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

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

Excellent location and great setting.

We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the house and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C. C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing time to gather with family & enjoy this home & it's surrounding area. Thank you for blessing us with the opportunity to create life lasting memories. Family from Minnesota, South Dakota joined here to celebrate my son's graduation from USA. Even in the Gulf Coast heat in July we enjoyed every minute!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanne G.

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

Nice place to stay!

Great location and property! Very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett G.

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

Beautiful old place

Great place. Beautiful location. It’s an old house loaded with history and unique items. All the comforts you need, would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Cool Property on the Water

This was a great place for a big group of friends to stay at for a long weekend. Right on the water which we really enjoyed and it was private with plenty of parking for our large group. Host was prompt and kind. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Wonderful place, so charming and unique

Enjoyed our stay. The unique features of the home were great and made for a great getaway for our staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

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

Serene in the City

Beautiful property full of history. Loved the river vibes. Be sure to give additional instructions if receiving deliveries! Don’t forget your bug spray and river shoes if you venture to the dock too. Overall amazing stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared A.

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

Beautiful Setting!

What a gorgeous spot to hang out! Charming, historic home, quiet, water-side setting. I think we’ll be coming back next year—next time we’ll allocate less time on the golf course and more time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Darrell G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home but quirky and kind of old fashioned. I’m sure lots of people love homes like this because it’s very unique but I thought it was just ok. The dock and access to the river was amazing. Worker out well for a few guys in town for work but I probably wouldn’t stay here with my family. Again, ok but not great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

LC

Love the property. This is our second stay here. Everyone loved the dock, fire pit area and large dining table. We fished, swam, roasted marshmallows and played dominoes. It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman D.

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

Great house and view of the river

Perfect location for long weekend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Homey unique stay on Dog River

We loved staying at the Dan de Lion! Morning coffee on the wharf, kayaking and canoeing everyday and enjoying the peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Going to grandma’s house

Wonderfully homey with interesting architecture and furniture/decorations collected over a lifetime
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Terry G.

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

Golf trip

The bathroom shower needs a little work on the one side of house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

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

Family get together

Excellent place for the family to reconnect
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Great house on Dog River!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, property was as described, incredibly charming, and a great getaway for friends and family. We'll be booking again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman D.

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

Great getaway

Wonderful house with beautiful views of Dog river from the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023