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Fairhope Bay Cottage/Waterfront/Boat dock/Fire pit/Large porch with fenced yard/Great for families

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, offices
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, offices

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Fairhope, AL
  • Mobile Bay
    1 min walk
  • Punta Clara Candy Kitchen
    7 min drive
  • Weeks Bay Reserve
    8 min drive
  • Naval Outlying Field Barin (NHX)
    49 min drive

Room options

About the area

What's nearby

  • Mobile Bay - 1 min walk
  • Weeks Bay Reserve - 8 min drive
  • Magnolia Beach - 14 min drive
  • Fairhope Avenue - 15 min drive
  • Fairhope Municipal Pier - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweetwater Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Saraceno's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wash House Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Biscuit King's Fun Barn - ‬10 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.

Fairhope Bay Cottage/Waterfront/Boat dock/Fire pit/Large porch with fenced yard/Great for families

Enjoy the finest way to stay on Mobile Bay! Sit on the back porch in the swinging day bed while watching the pelicans dive or sit on the fabulous boat dock with your rod and reel while fishing for dinner.

* 3 bedrooms
* 2 full bathrooms
* Sleeps 8
* Grill area
*Full equipped private pier
*outside shower
* corn hole game
* Swinging day bed
*Sleeper sofa
*crab traps provided
*15,000 lb boat lift
* NO PETS PLEASE

Reel Living is perfect for family and friends looking for a bay-cation for a long weekend or a week + long getaway! There's plenty of room for spacious living outside AND inside with a family room area and a beautiful spacious bay porch to enjoy balmy breezes on the swinging day bed.

The kitchen has white soapstone counters with a large working space. Lots of room for more than one chef in this kitchen! The bar area has seating for four while the dining table also has seating for six.
We include a Keurig Combo coffee station with Kcups, coffee grounds, creamers and sugars. The kitchen also has chefs knives, lots of high quality cookware, blender, toaster, microwave, air fryer and plenty of baking and cooking supplies for the families that enjoy cooking together.

All bedrooms include hotel quality beds, mattresses and luxury linens. The Primary bedroom with a King size bed, luxury linens and private bath with shower. The other 2 bedrooms have Queen size beds with a shared bathroom with shower. All bathrooms have luxury towels and hotel soaps and shampoo/conditioner.
The extra bed is a queen sleeper/sofa in the den area with linens provided.

Bedrooms: Primary - King Size Bed- 2 people
Queen Size bedroom: 2 people
Queen Size bedroom : 2 people
Sleeper Sofa Den Area : 2 people

Technical Amenities: This cottage has a designated work station in the first bedroom, hi speed WiFi, Alexa bluetooth speaker, Smart Tv's with streaming AND local channels in the den area. Primary bedroom TV with Fire Stick provided.

Outside Amenities: As you walk down the back steps of the cottage, you will find a fully equipped Green Egg Grill with lump charcoal provided. You'll also find a wood burning fire pit (firewood provided) with 6 Adirondack chairs. The back yard is fully enclosed if you have any little ones that want to enjoy some backyard play time! Corn hole game supplied! Outside shower!

If you enjoy fishing and crabbing, you are welcome to bring your fishing tackle and try your casting skills at some of the best fishing in Mobile Bay! The expansive fishing dock is a major attraction at Reel Living! It has seating for your whole group, a bar area with sink and refrigerator. It also has a great fish cleaning station if you're in charge of catching dinner! If you'd like to try your luck at night fishing, there's fishing lights on the pier.

If you would like to bring a boat or jet ski, a public lunch is about a quarter mile north of the home at Mullet Point. 15,000lb boat lift available..just let us know!

There's also a swim ladder provided.
*Water is SHALLOW...NO DIVING!
Reminder: NO PETS ALLOWED

County road 1 Fairhope
Door code
Bedrooms: Primary - King Size Bed- 2 people
Queen Size bedroom: 2 people
Queen Size bedroom : 2 people
Sleeper Sofa Den Area : 2 people

Property manager

Tina Powers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,408 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 26

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Fairhope Bay Cottage/Waterfront/Boat dock/Fire pit/Large porch with fenced yard/Great for families?

The closest beach to Fairhope Bay Cottage/Waterfront/Boat dock/Fire pit/Large porch with fenced yard/Great for families is Gulf Shores Beach (26.8 km).

Does Fairhope Bay Cottage/Waterfront/Boat dock/Fire pit/Large porch with fenced yard/Great for families have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Fairhope Bay Cottage/Waterfront/Boat dock/Fire pit/Large porch with fenced yard/Great for families family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ, children's dinnerware and travel cots, it's no surprise that Fairhope Bay Cottage/Waterfront/Boat dock/Fire pit/Large porch with fenced yard/Great for families is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fairhope Bay Cottage/Waterfront/Boat dock/Fire pit/Large porch with fenced yard/Great for families?

No, Fairhope Bay Cottage/Waterfront/Boat dock/Fire pit/Large porch with fenced yard/Great for families does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Fairhope Bay Cottage/Waterfront/Boat dock/Fire pit/Large porch with fenced yard/Great for families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Fairhope Bay Cottage/Waterfront/Boat dock/Fire pit/Large porch with fenced yard/Great for families?

No, pets are not allowed.

Fairhope Bay Cottage/Waterfront/Boat dock/Fire pit/Large porch with fenced yard/Great for families Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reel Living
Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jacque F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Toni Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Tucker T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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