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Kottage on Mobile Bay in Fairhope/Point Clear, Alabama

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Front Entry Deck
Playing in the Bay
View from the porch
Sunset from the yard
Another beautiful sunset from the yard

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 783.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Fairhope, AL
  • Mobile Bay
    1 min walk
  • Punta Clara Candy Kitchen
    6 min drive
  • Lakewood Golf Club
    8 min drive
  • Naval Outlying Field Barin (NHX)
    26 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Sleeping Porch

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Kottage on Mobile Bay in Fairhope/Point Clear, Alabama


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Cozy Krimmel Kottage on beautiful Mobile Bay is 45 minutes from Mobile, Alabama and one hour from Pensacola, Florida. It comfortably sits on Mobile Bay which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Cottage is close to Oldtown Fairhope, which has excellent dining, shopping, and antique shops. It's about 40 minutes to the resort towns of Foley, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on the Gulf of Mexico. There is a bicycle trail that goes from our cottage past the Punta Clara Candy Kitchen, the Wash House Restaurant, and the Grand Hotel and ending in Fairhope. You can schedule eco tours at the Weeks Bay Nature Center and visit Bon Secure Bay.

The quiet and serene cottage is 4 miles from the famous and historic Grand Hotel with fine dining, tennis courts, and a beautiful golf course. A park with picnic tables and boat launching facilities are a mile down the road. The glass-enclosed sleeping porch provides a scenic view overlooking the sparkling bay and the evening sunset. You can often see seagulls, herons, pelicans, and mocking birds enjoying the breeze from the bay. It is not unusual to see the dolphins playing in front of the house. The sunsets are beautiful and on display every afternoon.

Fairhope has seasonal annual events, such as Polo at the Point, the festive and formal Black and White Ball held at the Grand Hotel, Mardi Gras parades, and the spring Arts and Crafts Festival.

Mobile, Alabama has 300 years of history and is the birthplace of Mardi Gras. Mobile has a World War II battleship, antebellum homes, history and art museums and beautiful gardens to tour. Mobile and Baldwin Counties have many state parks. Five Rivers State Park is the second largest river delta in the country. It gets its name from the 5 rivers that empty into Mobile Bay. There is a museum there that has animals that were caught in the Mobile Delta. There are many outdoor​ activities to enjoy at these parks. Blakley State Park is a civil war battle ground. They have camping and Civil War re-enactments at certain times of the year. There is a lot to do in our area. We want you to enjoy your stay with us.


Keywords: Bay Cottage

Property manager

Cecile Clark

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Be aware that the cottage has two steps to the front entrance and three steps to rear entrance with a hand rail.
Please leave the furniture arranged as is when you arrived.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fairhope

Located in Fairhope, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weeks Bay Reserve and Mobile Bay, while Fairhope Museum of History and Eastern Shore Art Center are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Fairhope, AL

What's nearby

  • Mobile Bay - 1 min walk
  • Weeks Bay Reserve - 6 min drive
  • Magnolia Beach - 13 min drive
  • Fairhope Municipal Pier - 15 min drive
  • Fairhope Avenue - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Tacos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gambino's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Two Sisters Bakery & Deli - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sweetwater Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Saraceno's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kottage on Mobile Bay in Fairhope/Point Clear, Alabama pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kottage on Mobile Bay in Fairhope/Point Clear, Alabama?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kottage on Mobile Bay in Fairhope/Point Clear, Alabama?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kottage on Mobile Bay in Fairhope/Point Clear, Alabama located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mobile Bay and Bon Secour Bay. Punta Clara Candy Kitchen and Lakewood Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful sunset
good old fashioned bay house with a great view of the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MHS
Great location, good communication and easy checkin /out. Older charming cottage very quiet and relaxing for our 2 night stay. Mosquitos were out in the evening's so good idea to have some spray. No hot tub/spa so listing amenities may need to be updated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice "kottage" on the bay
It was all enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
The cottage was charming. We enjoyed our winter. Great to step outside in the morning and sit by the water
Stayed 78 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fairhope Bay House
This place was a very quaint house on a beautiful lot!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

George C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
We had a great weekend. Very relaxing. I would recommend this property to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and convenient
Great location, cute place, the property manager was very kind and helpful. We were very pleased!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ira T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Property and Manager!
Manager is very personable and property is exactly as shown in the listing. Yard could have been better maintained. We have family we come and visit every year and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique experience
This was an amazing location with an at home feel. The host was amazing! It is right on water!! It was like going back in time which was a very peaceful experience. It was larger than expected. The bay was very close to the back deck. Thank you for a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna E., Picayune, Ms

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cottage was perfect, had everything we needed and more.
We made precious memories at the Cottage! Views were gorgeous. We will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M., Flowood, Mississippi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
The cottage was very clean and inviting. The sunsets were too wonderful to describe. We had a most marvelous stay. ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Barb W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rustic Bayside Cottage
Liked the size of this rustic little diamond in the ruff. It needs a deep cleaning to make it more comfortable. It should be noted that the shower is very small, some adults would not be able to use it. We enjoyed the deck but were uneasy about the landscaping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Cottage
This is an excellent property located on the waterfront and close to Fairhope. We were attending a wedding in the town and the cottage has everything one would need. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Nicholas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labor Day Weekend
Great Communication with rental owner, great community, visiting Alabama led to a very relaxing weekend, water gets hot quick 👍🏼whether it’s golf, shopping, eating, walking, boating, we highly recommend this location, y’all enjoy Fairhope, I know we did!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat W., Bigelow, AR, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
My friend and I had a wonderful time. Monica was very nice to work with. The home was comfortable and the location was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like home
We had a wonderful stay. The house was spotless. I love the old world charm. The sunsets were worth every penny. We even got to watch dolphins play.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Missy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet vintage cottage
Enjoyed the location and the view. The owners were fantastic to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodye J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely View
Lovely view and great communication. We were there during a storm and were checked on frequently to be sure we were ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Cozy little bay house. Everything that we needed. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage style
The house is very clean and the check in process was easy. I do agree with other reviewers regarding the yard. It does need some attention. Overall, we were very pleased. Beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin!
House was nice, whole process easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
This was a very nice location beautiful cottage that set nice w the location could have used some yard work and bigger shower but perfect for a family vacation my kids loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Art W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Fairhope cottage
Cute cottage built in 1950. Great view of mobile bay. A/c was over taxed with 4 people. The master bedroom was hot at night compared to the rest of the cottage. Also the listing stated there was a grill and one was not on the property. Fairhope is a cute town with a few nice restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

DONNA F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome experience
My husband and I had a fantastic vacation in Fairhope, Al. The rental home had all the comforts of home. The biggest draw was being right on the bay....walking out the back door and being just a few feet away from the water was terrific. We jumped right in! We caught several fish including catfish, stingray and croakers. We enjoyed touring the town, antique shopping, eating at the local restaurants and sight seeing. The people we met were outstanding, super nice and very helpful. We definitely recommend booking this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Cecile Clark

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Krimmel Kottage is jointly owned by family members, and until last year included our 99-year-old mother who still enjoyed her visits there. You will notice that there is a long farmer's family table on the side porch where 14 people sat to eat breakfast and the evening meal. Lunch was on the run because everyone was scattered either fishing, swimming, or visiting neighbors. We had the opportunity to see many Jubilees while enjoying our summers there. A Jubilee is a phenomenon that occurs only in Mobile Bay and one place in China. Fish come to the shallow water at the shore and on the surface and can be scooped up in nets.

Why they chose this property

Krimmel Kottage was built in 1952 by my Aunt Gertrude Krimmel and has remained in the family over the years. We spent our childhood swimming and skiing in Mobile Bay and building sandcastles on the beach.
A large wrap-around screen porch was added some years later to enjoy the bay breezes as the house was not air-conditioned. In 2004 we installed windows on the screened porch and purchased the first central heating and cooling system. The cottage is completely remodeled, and we put a deck on the front to continue to enjoy the cool breezes and the beautiful sunsets.

What makes this property unique

Krimmel Kottage is near the old downtown Fairhope with shopping on Main street, the ice cream parlor, antiques, art galleries, and beautiful flowers. There is a wonderful concrete bike trail that will take you into downtown Fairhope.
It is convenient to Gulf Shores on the Gulf Coast and one hour from 300-year old Mobile, the original home of Mardi Gras in the US.
The breeze from offshore and the sunsets are very relaxing on the deck overlooking Mobile Bay. Listening to the waves rolling ashore gives you a calming and relaxing​ effect.

Languages:

English
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