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Heart of Fairhope! Walk to pier & downtown! Newly decorated and Pet friendly.

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Exterior
2 Kayaks for your enjoyment
Dining
Open dining/den
Sofa has queen sleeper

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Fairhope, AL
  • Magnolia Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Fairhope Avenue
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Fairhope Municipal Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Heart of Fairhope! Walk to pier & downtown! Newly decorated and Pet friendly.

You'll love this recently updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage in Fairhope's "Fruit and Nut district. Den features new sectional with queen sleeper along with 2 comfy recliners. Located a few blocks from Mobile Bay and downtown. Plus the entire front yard sits beneath the canopy of a huge live oak tree! Home has all you need to live life like a local! Includes use of two 10' kayaks; New mattresses and all on one level. Pets are allowed with pet deposit (Please no pets allowed on furniture).
**Beware of any listing shown on Craigslist at a lower price as we do not use Craigslist.

Property manager

Dan Henderson or Rhonda Henderson

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Pet deposit is required
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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

About the area

Fairhope

Fairhope is home to this holiday home. Fairhope Museum of History and Marietta Johnson Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include De-Cuba and Hot Wheels Skate Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mike Ford Tennis Center or Al Trione Sports Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fairhope, AL

What's nearby

  • Magnolia Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fairhope Avenue - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fairhope Municipal Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fairhope Museum of History - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lakewood Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sandra's Place - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gambino's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Two Sisters Bakery & Deli - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Loft - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of Fairhope! Walk to pier & downtown! Newly decorated and Pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Heart of Fairhope! Walk to pier & downtown! Newly decorated and Pet friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Fairhope! Walk to pier & downtown! Newly decorated and Pet friendly.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Fairhope! Walk to pier & downtown! Newly decorated and Pet friendly. located?

Situated in Fairhope, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mobile Bay and Magnolia Beach. Fairhope Avenue and Fairhope Municipal Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our fourth or fifth stay at this house. We keep coming back year after year, because we have such an amazing time in Fairhope and love staying at Rhonda and Dan’s cozy little cottage. The neighborhood and the neighbors are all so nice. I enjoy taking a walk down to the bay each evening with my dog and watching the sunset. I 100% recommend this home and this town as a lovely place to visit and stay!
Stayed 37 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Perfect place close to town

Had a great stay, Great communication, close to town, and house exactly as described. One of the nicer VRBO's we've stayed in . Thanks so much for having us!
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hicks W.

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

Great home in a great location

Thoroughly enjoyed our time in the home. Location can’t be beat.
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hicks W.

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

Great Stay!

Wonderful home with all the furnishings in a great area of Fairhope. A short walk to the bay or downtown. True gem.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky E.

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

Charming house, terrific location!

The house was clean, bright, and comfortable. So nicely appointed! And I LOVED how convenient it was to walk down to the bluff each morning and evening. We loved our daily walks through the beautiful neighborhoods to see the sunsets! Checkin was easy, and communication with my host was prompt and pleasant. Highly recommend!
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Summer in Fairhope

The house and location are amazing!
Stayed 40 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen H.

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

Great house

Beautiful and comfortable home in Fairhopes wonderful fruit and nut neighborhood
Stayed 35 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Snowbirders stay in Fairhope

This is our third year spending the winter months in this wonderful home away from home. We love everything about it: location, beautiful live oaks, access to parks, downtown anrea and bike trail, etc. The Henderson are great hosts! Highly recommend!
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Fairhope Snowbird getaway

This is our second year spending winter in Fairhope at this awesome house in the perfect location! We've already booked for next winter. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to stay in a great house near all the best of Fairhope. The hosts Dan and Rhonda are the best as well! We've come to think of this is our second home. :-)
Stayed 106 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B., Jackson, TN

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

Perfect cottage for quiet get away

This cottage was perfect for our stay. The well-kept yard with giant old tree in the front give that wonderful combination of calm and excitement when you first pull in the drive. The bright and updated interior when you first walk in the door give that wonderful feeling of knowing you've made a good choice. The cottage was very clean and well appointed. It had the convenience of key staples to get us started (i.e., soap, dishwashing detergent, paper towels, basic spices, hair dryer). The living room furniture with reclining chairs and generous couch were very comfortable. To add to our cozy nights in, there were plenty of extra blankets. For those who want to cook, you have what's needed in pots, pans, utensils, & basic small appliances. We cooked several meals, running into no problems and having a good cooking experience. The location is fantastic. We enjoyed walking (about a half mile) to the bay for sunset. It's a straight shot to the park, where you can enjoy a bench or go down to the sandy beach by the water. This park has a paved path with tree cover for a stroll or exercise. Also, we either walked or drove into downtown (about a mile I believe) for wonderful meals. Bay Breeze and Locals are two favorites. Just a bit further out are Sunflower Cafe & Sunset Pointe, which are also favorites of ours. The storage shed has bikes as well as two wonderful reclining chairs for the back yard. The hosts were very accommodating. I highly recommend them and this cottage.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Wonderful neighborhood

My wife and I stayed the month of January. The house was very close to the bay and met all our expectations for cleanliness and suitablity. The kitchen had pretty much all you need for cooking. The beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms very nice. The fenced back yard was ideal for our dogs. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Outstanding

House is in a wonderful location. Neighbors are very nice. Just a short walk to the bay, to town, to the Dragonfly food bar, the Grand Hotel, and many other noteworthy locations. I am a walker and loved being able to walk to so many different places. House is small but comfortable. Newly remodeled bathroom is awesome! Dan and Rhonda are wonderful hosts, very easy to communicate with .
Stayed 35 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon B., Petoskey, Michigan

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

Fairhope

This is a very nice older home that has been redone recently. It is in a great neighborhood close to the city park on Mobile Bay. It is about a mile from downtown and an easy walk if one is up to it. Fairhope has a number of great restaurants and plenty of things to do. We’d come back again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Snowbird Winter getaway

Loved our 3 month stay at this lovely home located in the best area of Fairhope! Beautifully decorated, comfy beds, felt like a home away from home. Located just a few blocks from the bay, parks and bike path. Close to downtown and restaurants. The Henderson’s (owners) were great and very easy to communicate with. We’ve already booked our stay for next winter.! 😎Will miss watching the beautiful sunsets over the bay.
Stayed 90 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

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

Fall Season 2021 Poli Season

Wonderful cottage. Great location and a very thoughtful owner.
Stayed 46 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dianne W., HOUSTON

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

Lovely Cottage, Charming Town

We had a wonderful stay in Fairhope. Fun shopping, excellent restaurants, great visits with friends and family. House was well stocked with everything we needed. Furnishings very comfortable and neighborhood charming and friendly. Only negative for us was that it was a little farther from town and Fairhope Pier than we anticipated and golf cart was not available, but one could be rented from Dealer in town. We opted to rent car instead. We are retired, so younger tenants may not have issue. Our favorite time was spent sitting in front yard under magnificent Oak Tree which shaded the entire yard and having morning coffee and afternoon glass of wine. Very close to the Bay to watch evening sunsets. Will go again.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Wonderful!

Beautiful property. Short walk to Mobile Bay. Fairhope is a quaint, gorgeous town with plenty to do and see. My family and I had a wonderful time.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Comfy Cottage

The cottage was beautifully appointed, very comfortable and spotless. We love the neighborhood. A very short walk and you are at the bay to enjoy beautiful sunsets. A few blocks in the other direction and you can enjoy all that the lovely town of Fairhope has to offer. Loved that magnificent tree in the front yard!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best in Fairhope

This has to be one of the best short term rentals in Fairhope. The house is in the fruit and nut district, a neighborhood of homes of an assortment of architectural styles, all very well maintained and cared for. Our house was a short 3 blocks to the bay, public docks, and a walking trail. The rooms in the house are all spacious. Even more importantly, the rooms all have comfortable furniture! The living room has 2 comfy chairs and a large sofa-- also comfy. The larger of the 2 bathrooms is really large with a super nice walk in shower. Lots of hot water and great water pressure. The interior of the house has fresh paint in a stylish color. All new appliances and a well stocked kitchen. Huge white fluffy towels and washcloths. I sat out on the front porch and read just about every afternoon. The sun was shaded by the gigantic live oak tree. It was easy to communicate with the owners and it was an easy no-contact check in and check out. We loved our stay in Fairhope and we loved everything about this house. It was just perfect!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Coreen M.

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

Wonderful Home in beautiful Fairhope

The home was close to perfect. The furniture is new and comfortable especially the beds, which is really appreciated because we stayed for 1 whole month. The house was stocked with everything we needed. The location was great I walked everywhere, to town and many times down to the water to watch the sunset. The home would be perfect with comfy chairs on the front porch or a sitting area in the back yard. I look forward to staying again at this home next year.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Merima B.

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

Awesome house and location!!

I had a really good trip staying in Fairhope and specifically at this house! Dan and Rhonda are so kind and very quick to respond! I'd definitely recommend this place and when I come back to this part of the country, I'd love to be here again!
Stayed 82 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P., Anchorage

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

Cute home in a great location

We enjoyed our stay in this recently remodeled home in the Fruit and Nut section of town. Easy walking access to downtown or Mobile Bay make this an ideal location. We would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

RUSS A.

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

Staying in the fruit & nut district

This rental is in a beautiful neighborhood. The cottage has been remodeled with new appliances. The city of Fairhope is quite charming and the locals are very friendly. The weather was fantastic. Overall just a great experience.

About the host

Hosted by Dan Henderson or Rhonda Henderson

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This is a second home for us and we have supplied the house with great mattresses for both the king bedroom and queen bedroom. We also have great towels and have several other amentities that make our place special. Big TV Guys! We also have a hideway bed that sleeps 2 so 6 can comfortably sleep in the house.

Why they chose this property

We have GREAT neighbors and are walking distance to the Piers and downtown!

What makes this property unique

You will love sitting out on the porch with a glass of wine and hanging out with our friendly neighbors while enjoying our HUGE oak tree and sun canopy it provides.