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Paula's Place - A property with large lot, fully gated for family fun

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Paula's Place - A property with large lot, fully gated for family fun

Come spend time with your family or for anyone who wants to get away. Hollinger's Island is close to the Marina's, river restaurants and Mobile Yacht Club. We have had folks who come for many reasons including family get aways, fishing tournaments, business conferences, medical care in mobile, day trips to Dauphin Island / Gulf Shores.

A great place to zip to the city of Mobile 15 minutes from downtown or 25 minutes north of Dauphin Island. Paula's Place will give you the freedom to cook, have meals together, spend time in a quiet community that is a few blocks away from bay street that runs along Mobile Bay to the marina area.

You feel like you are in the country side and fee free to enjoy the property like home. Hammocks, bikes, beach chairs, kayaks on the property for your enjoyment.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

Only domestic pets allowed.

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3139299vb
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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

About the area

Mobile

Mobile is home to this holiday home. Mobile Bay and Meaher State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include GulfQuest National Maritime Museum and Gulf Coast Exploreum. Mobile Botanical Gardens and Eastern Shore Art Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water tubing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Mobile, AL

What's nearby

  • Beachcomber Marina & Dry Dock - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Grand View Marina - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Dog River Marina & Boat Works - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Hollingers Island - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Southern Marina & Harbor - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waffle House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Foosackly’s - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paula's Place - A property with large lot, fully gated for family fun pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Paula's Place - A property with large lot, fully gated for family fun?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paula's Place - A property with large lot, fully gated for family fun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paula's Place - A property with large lot, fully gated for family fun?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Paula's Place - A property with large lot, fully gated for family fun located?

Situated in Mobile, this holiday home is steps from Mobile Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hollingers Island and Grand View Marina. Beachcomber Marina & Dry Dock and Grand Mariner Restaurant & Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

aimee m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the stay. It isnt easy to find a place to stay with dogs so we appreciated the opportunity. The fenced yard is great for pups.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anthony s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
exactly as stated. expectations were met. would definitely stay here again. loved how quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and peaceful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Great place to stay

This property worked well for us. Great location, Quiet and out of the way and the fenced yard is a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2025
Daniel - you are awesome! Always welcome! Have a great summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Great Experience!

Quiet, secure location. Owner provided extra amenities that enhanced our vacation. Owner communication was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna G.

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

AWESOME PLACE TO STAY

Check in very easy, host will answer any questions promptly. It was very cozy and comfortable. If we travel to Mobile again we will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bettye C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paula’s Place was exactly what we needed when we went to Mobile because of the family emergency. It’s location for us was ideal. They fixed Yard was heavenly for our two dogs to travel with us. Paula and her son were a great host and communicated very well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

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

Perfect for what I needed

The hosts are amazing and very accommodating. The property was just what I need for the price. The house is clean and the bed was very comfortable. I would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billie H.

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

Pleasant stay

Close to everything. Everything we needed was there. Not bad place and price was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herbert B.

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

Great place to stay for the budget we had,Great location plenty of room.

The only issue is that the entrance gate is narrow witch makes backing a boat in a challenge
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyson F.

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

Like staying at a friends house

For our first time staying in a Vrbo, we were impressed with the amount of space for the price. The whole house was clean, and our communication with Paula and John made us feel welcome and invited. We had full access to everything on the property, and it was nestled in a small community that felt safe. The house is located close enough to many attractions to be convenient but not claustrophobic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

catherine c.

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

Vacation getaway

Very enjoyable. Comfortable and restful
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zac T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a get away. The manager is super nice and helpful. The property is completely fenced in. I brought a 20 foot boat which barely fit between the gate but it did. The air conditioning was absolutely amazing! The shower water pressure was also the best I have ever experienced. Would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

the b.

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

Battle in bama car show

Property was nice secluded and quiet plenty of parking
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayli R.

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

Great stay at Paula’s place

It’s nothing fancy but it had everything we needed, even emergency hot sauce! Paula was very accommodating! The five of us and our dog had a fantastic time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Thank you so much Kayli! Glad you all had a great time and you are welcome back any time!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Casi W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to the coast but not in the hustle ans bustle

We stayed a long weekend at Paula’s place, Paula and her son were great through the whole process. Easy check in check out the house could use a little updating and a few changes but overall for the price and location it wasn’t bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The yard being fenced completely (once you shut the gate) was a bonus for us since we had our 2 dogs with us. The yard and trailer were both pleasant. The owner was quick to respond to questions. All in all a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very compassionate owners! Exreme accommadating! Will return again!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Nice and quiet!

This is a great place to stay if you'd like to see Mobile and Dauphin Island. The yard is fenced in which was good for our dogs. Spacious and clean. We encountered a minor issue with a sink, the hosts were apologetic and fantastic to talk with. Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth w.

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

Good place

Liked the wrap around fence only thing i didnt like was cameras front and back but i understand the need to secure property , but didnt feel comfortable laying out to tan on back deck bc cameras but i guess that is everywhere these days
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Misleading description my first VRBO experience

The home hits you with a mold/mildew smell immediately. There are dirty fingerprints on every door and some light switches. The toaster oven was filthy. Our master bath shower curtain had mold on it. The second bathroom had some stinky smell also. The living room rug was very dirty. All the floors and corners were filthy. We did not feel comfortable cooking or eating here. We had headaches while there that went away once we were out the house for a while. Lots of things were in disrepair (cabinets, baseboards, tub walls) but I can over look those things if the place was CLEAN. You feel dirty just being there. The mold smell can not be safe. It’s overwhelming. The out door griddle was filthy. We left early. There was no way I could stay any longer. We would have left sooner but with 3 dogs we had no other option. There were dead bugs on window sills. I took multiple pictures, but you can’t photograph a smell. This place needs a deep cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Off The Beaten Path

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Paula Snow

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Spent some time in Central America before working 25 years at University of South Alabama Hosptial in Mobile, AL. Love family and animals. I found this place and fell in love with the area. I hope that you enjoy your stay in Mobile, Alabama.

Why they chose this property

This property gives the freedom to focus on your work, your family, fellowship and not worry about lodging. Fully functional kitchen, plenty of space inside and out. Large den, deck, yard, washer and dryer and more. It's a laid back environment with large, covered deck to hang out on and a large yard with a fire pit if you like to hang out by the fire. Close to the city and 1/2 hour you can be on a really nice beach watching the sunset. The only area that is restricted is owners closet and shed. Nothing exciting. Vaccuum, mop bucket, some supplies and other boring stuff in those two spaces. Everywhere else is yours.

What makes this property unique

In the late fall I have tons of oranges on the orange tree. There is another citrus tree as well and guest are welcome to partake. There is a gas griddle in the front and a charcoal grill in the back beside the fire pit. Several eating tables 1. dining room off the kitchen and 2. on the covered deck 3. on the back deck.

There are a couple of cheap kayaks on the property. My grandkids sometimes take them to the river or the beach. I advise bringing a life jacket if you think you may want to use them. There is a little trailer on the property and feel free to use it if you have a trailer hitch. It can haul bikes or kayaks or toys for the area. The connection is a
1 7/8 ball and not the common 2 inch hitch.

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