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Wake up on Mobile Bay! This charming 3BR/2BA Fairhope cottage features a large private pier, boat lift, fire pit & porch bed swing. Enjoy stunning sunsets and the laid-back beauty of bayfront living.

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A waterfront property with a wooden dock leading to a building with a covered porch and multiple levels.
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a fire pit, overlooking a body of water at sunset.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator, stove, and cabinets.
A waterfront property with multiple dock structures and buildings.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a ceiling fan, a dresser, and a TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Mobile Bay

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Fairhope, AL
  • Place, Mobile Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secour Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

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About the area

Map
Fairhope, AL

What's nearby

  • Mobile Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bon Secour Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fairhope Avenue - 16 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Tropic Falls at OWA - 29 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 38 min drive - 53.4 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saraceno's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cammie's Old Dutch Ice Cream - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cozumel Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jubilee Poolside Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Grill - Grand Hotel - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wake up on Mobile Bay! This charming 3BR/2BA Fairhope cottage features a large private pier, boat lift, fire pit & porch bed swing. Enjoy stunning sunsets and the laid-back beauty of bayfront living. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wake up on Mobile Bay! This charming 3BR/2BA Fairhope cottage features a large private pier, boat lift, fire pit & porch bed swing. Enjoy stunning sunsets and the laid-back beauty of bayfront living.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wake up on Mobile Bay! This charming 3BR/2BA Fairhope cottage features a large private pier, boat lift, fire pit & porch bed swing. Enjoy stunning sunsets and the laid-back beauty of bayfront living.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wake up on Mobile Bay! This charming 3BR/2BA Fairhope cottage features a large private pier, boat lift, fire pit & porch bed swing. Enjoy stunning sunsets and the laid-back beauty of bayfront living.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wake up on Mobile Bay! This charming 3BR/2BA Fairhope cottage features a large private pier, boat lift, fire pit & porch bed swing. Enjoy stunning sunsets and the laid-back beauty of bayfront living. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Mobile Bay and Bon Secour Bay. Punta Clara Candy Kitchen and Lakewood Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a restful vacation. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

reel living

GREAT PLACE
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bay Stay

Fell in love with the bay and Fairhope, our new forever vacation destination. Tina is an extraordinary host with all the details. The fishing off the pier was great. Porch swing was a relaxing haven. Perfect getaway house with all the essentials.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Birthday Surprise for my Husband

The accommodations were great and the fishing was even better. The only thing that could have enhanced the experience was a method for getting heavy items (luggage) up and down the stairs.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay! Everything was just as described.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Great place to vacation and chill for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2025
I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay! We'd love to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reel Living

Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family getaway!

Tina has thought of everything and met every need…..Comfortable, relaxing, clean, well appointed, and enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Perfect home for our after Christmas family getaway! Beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed the cottage and the beautiful views!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July Getaway

What a wonderful place to spend with family. Great time fishing and a convenient location to Fairhope and the coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!

We had. Wonder stay here. All of the thoughtful touches and s beautiful home to enjoy!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house in a great location. Fantastic trip

We were a group of three and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the house. It was well appointed and the management company was very responsive and had solid communication pre-arrival and during our stay. Would not hesitate to return if I'm in Fairhope again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Property

Tina and this property were absoultely top tier. It was a fantastic stay and the pier is unbeatable!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding!

Beautiful location and comfortable accommodations! Highly recommend! We will definitely look for this property for future stays!! Owner was great to communicate and work with!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us...I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! We enjoyed hosting you and your family!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding

great all the way around
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Reel Living was perfect!

Reel Living was a perfect place for my son’s family! It was beautiful !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property is definitely a 10 out of 10. Very well kept, great location, exceptional view and fishing pier.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is one of (if not the) favorite places on Earth for our family. The home, view, and amenities are exquisite, and the owner is an absolute pleasure to work with. The home is always in perfect condition, and has everything we ever need plus special little touches. A true luxury experience, even better than staying at The Grand! Our favorite part is that the balconies, yard, and even the dock is fully enclosed and gated off, making it a very kid friendly environment while staying directly on the water! Honored to call this place our home away from home.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heavenly home on beautiful Mobile Bay

Our trip was perfect in every way! Tina was outstanding to work with and so responsive to any questions. REEL LIVING is a gorgeous home on Mobile Bay and was just what we needed for a relaxing and fun vacation. Highly recommend this property for your dream vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
I’m so happy you enjoyed your stay! You’re welcome to come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reel Living was great

The house was wonderful. Very clean and well appointed. The Bayfront location was great. Relaxing on the pier and the back porch was wonderful. We had a really good time. Loved all the Fairhope restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mobile Bay Vacation

Had a wonderful week with family on Mobile Bay. The house was like a gold star hotel. Everything was clean and spacious. Soap, shampoo and conditioner in showers as well as hand soap was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

The Reel Living cottage proved perfect for me and my family. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house. Great host

We spent 6 weeks at this house. Host was very attentive to our booking issues and our needs during our stay. Concierge was most attentive as well. The location and condition of house and pier is superb.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our time

We loved our time here! We had one issue with the crab trap not being there but as soon as I asked them about it, it was delivered to the house. Looking forward to staying here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2024
Thanks for your kind review... I'm so glad you enjoyed our home! Not sure what happened with the crab trap, but I'm happy we could accommodate your request quickly! I have an amazing team and we would love to host you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect house on Mobile Bay

Reel Living was the perfect spot and house for our weekend in Fairhope. Booking and communication with Stephanie was very easy. The house was well stocked with basic laundry and kitchen supplies. Beautiful sunsets from the porch. Highly recommend this house.
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