Pet Friendly house on Fish River, private pier with kayaks

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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Foley, AL

Weeks Bay Reserve7 min drive
Foley Sportsplex16 min drive
Fairhope Municipal Pier23 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Perfect family vacation destination.Beautiful home that sits right on Fish River, a nature lovers paradise. Perfect for a quiet getaway to kayak, fish , swim and enjoy nature. Also close to our gorgeous white sandy beaches in Gulf Shores Alabama and beautiful communities like Fairhope and Magnolia Springs. There are plenty of nature adventures to enjoy like the Weeks Bay Pitcher Bog and nature trail just 3 minutes from house. House has 3 beautiful bedrooms and space for air mattress if needed to accommodate your family. Also recently added, we now have a downstairs apartment available to rent with house for additional fee.You also have your own private pier to fish, cookout or just enjoy all the wonderful nature surrounding you. Kayak and fishing rods are provided as well as multiple items for swimming . Beach towels are provided. Kitchen is stocked with all your needs for cooking as well as having a COFFEE/ TEA BAR for your enjoyment. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are provided for your pleasure. Luxury linens and spa like towels are provided to help your stay more enjoyable . Dove products are also supplied in both bathrooms for your use. Large TV in living room and a TV is in master bedroom . This is a perfect home to relax, play and enjoy nature at its best.

Property manager

James Sirmon

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

All events must be approved prior to stay

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

If your pet sleeps with you please protect bedding

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in the house, if smoking outside please be sure to dispose of waste in outside trash containers .

please do not allow your pet in neighbors yards. Dispose of waste in outdoor cans provided. Do not allow dog to run at neighbors and be aggressive.

No loud parties, you will be ask to leave and no refund will be given, respect house rule of quiet time from 9pm to 6 am.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Note from host: All events must be approved prior to stay

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Foley

Located in Foley, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Holmes Medical Museum and Foley Railroad Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Park at OWA and Billy's Seafood. Travelling with kids? Consider The Gulf Bowl and Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Foley, AL

What's nearby

Weeks Bay Reserve - 7 min drive
Foley Sportsplex - 16 min drive
Fairhope Avenue - 20 min drive
Fairhope Municipal Pier - 23 min drive
Magnolia Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Los Tacos - ‬17 min drive
‪Big Daddy's Grill - ‬15 min drive
‪Bill-E's Old 27 Grill - ‬16 min drive
‪Jesses Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Saraceno's Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly house on Fish River, private pier with kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly house on Fish River, private pier with kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly house on Fish River, private pier with kayaks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly house on Fish River, private pier with kayaks located?

This family-friendly Foley holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Weeks Bay Reserve, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mobile Bay and Bon Secour Bay. Punta Clara Candy Kitchen and Tanger Outlet Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

25 June 2024

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

Wonderful weekend vacation

It was very peaceful. Super nice neighbors. I took 2 foster kids. The 11 year old boy had never been to the beach. The kids spent a lot of time in the water at the house. When they weren’t in the water they were fishing. They caught a lot of catfish. I think they enjoyed swimming at the house better than the beach! We’re definitely planning to go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

23 May 2024

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

weekend with grands

We enjoyed having time with 2 of our grands and teaching them about catching crabs in the traps on the pier. They thought it was so cool to have kid friendly dinnerware too.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

21 Apr 2024

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

Great spot for family vacation!

The house and location was perfect for our family. The house was well stocked and had all the essentials. The dock was our favorite part!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

3 Mar 2024

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

Fish river vacation

So clean, comfortable beds, nice linens, very well equipped. Fast response with a question on fishing. So enjoyed our stay. Great neighbors and loved sharing a beer in the evening with Tony

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

27 Nov 2023

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

Thanksgiving on the river

Very calming, and relaxing during the stressful holiday season.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Staci W.

22 Nov 2023

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

Definitely Going Back

Perfect location for what we wanted - about 20 minutes to the outlets in Foley and 20 minutes to Fairhope. The house reminded us of an old fish camp. It's not fancy, but it is clean and ideal for spending your time outdoors. The dock is great for watching the sunset. The neighbors on both sides are friendly. We had a couple of questions while we were there. The property manager, Mary, was easy to reach and very helpful. My husband is eager to book our next stay. Thank you for your hospitality! We will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trista T.

24 Oct 2023

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

We will definitely stay again!

This house was great! Everything we needed was right there, the neighbors were nice, the location was perfectly located to shopping, beaches and restaurants. It was so easy to communicate with owners if we had questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

9 Oct 2023

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

Amazing week and wedding ceremony!

Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay, we absolutely loved it! We had some family come down with us from Illinois and friends from Daphne. We had a wedding ceremony on the deck that turned out way better than we ever imagined. Wish I could post a pic on here! We will definitely be back and our friends from Daphne already told their kids to rent it when they come down for a visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C., Bay Minette/Spanish Fort, Alabama

5 Oct 2023

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

Happy is the River House

This was my second time to stay at the River House and it was everything, and more that I remembered! The hosts are simply amazing in their response and how they do all they can to be accomodating. Having gone through a long illness in the family and a death, all I wanted was peace and quiet - and I found it there. The house is ultra clean and up to date and everything works. I found out several months ago when I had to stay at a different property that not all VRBOs are as well maintained as this one... Bailey enjoyed the pelicans and the herons (from a safe distance). We sat on the porch Tuesday and I picked up my paintbrush and happily worked on a painting - the first time in over a year! Just call me an ecstatic camper - I'll be seeing you again - 😉 Thank you again for the peace and quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G., Madison, MS

27 Sept 2023

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

Wonderfully quiet waterfront retreat!

We had a wonderful quiet few days of rest and relaxation. The house was very clean and comfortable. The coffee bar is a very nice touch. Our pups loved watching the birds and fish jump from the dock. We will definitely try to book again!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H., Mobile, Al

28 July 2023

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

Lake house

The house was great and well stocked. The desk was fabulous. We saw dolphins, turtles, pelicans, sea gulls, crabs and brim. Great toys also. I highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan C.

9 July 2023

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

Awesome river retreat!

The house was clean and had all the comforts you could ever want. Fully stocked kitchen, great mattresses and bed sheets, and the wharf was the best! We lounged on the hanging beds and sunbathed on the lily pad all day watching the boats go by. Host was very responsive and we appreciated all the care and details. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

21 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacation home on Fish River

Pier was amazing, home was nice, very clean, but I don’t see how they can advertise it sleeps 8 people. Way too crowded for 8. 6 people maximum. Owners supplied many amenities, such as pellets for the pellet grill( which a great job) Fishing off the pier was difficult due to constant stream of boats riding close by. But a super relaxing setting. Only drawback was house too small for 8 people

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brian L.

5 June 2023

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

River House

Great place to stay and in good location for getting around to the bay in short time frame.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

31 May 2023

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

Great visit to the Gulf Coast

This property is located on Fish River with neighbors but no one across the river. The sun setting behind the trees as we had beverages on the beautiful dock was a nice way to end our days. We baited the crab traps that were there and were rewarded everyday. The house was comfortable and the beds were some of the best we have experienced in a VRBO. Easy house to stay in. James and Mary were great to work with. Would stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

21 May 2023

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

Great place and host.

See above. Super

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen M., Houston, TX

1 May 2023

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

Peaceful River getaway

We spent a lot of time on the dock, since the weather was beautiful. Caught some crabs in the traps & used them for gumbo. The house had all that we needed, and the bed was very comfortable. I slept great! Very enjoyable and hope to visit again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lanice S.

17 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful Waterfront Property

We had a great time! Very clean and comfortable. Central to everything. Easy ride to OWA and everything Foley has to offer, as well as Fairhope. Very thoughtful touches, such as dog bowls and treats, snack bars, coffee, and even cotton balls and q-tips in bathrooms. The boathouse has two bed swings which the kids loved. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David V.

4 Apr 2023

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

Great House on Fish River

House clean, well stocked for guests and lots of kitchen tools; kayaks were great; wood pellet on the pier a lot of fun; off the beaten path; we didn't use the fishing poles but they looked essentially new;

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

marchelle g.

28 Mar 2023

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

Perfect getaway

Jame's home was complete with beautiful views, coffee bar, and fluffy hotel towels. The kayaks were a perfect way to view the river and the other lovely homes in the area. We sat for hours watching fish jump and birds fly. We only wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

19 Mar 2023

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

Unbelievable

This house is amazing!!! Very comfortable inside and out!! A majority of our time was spent on the dock. Out of 4 days at the property, I believe we were inside for 12-15 hours of the trip. The host are very helpful and very easily contacted. I believe the longest it took for a response was 5 minutes. Great people, great location, and yes we will be back!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

13 Mar 2023

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

Long weekend getaway

My husband, mother and 2 sweet pups decided to check out Fairhope for a long weekend but wanted to stay somewhere that our dogs would have fun and that would be relaxing/peaceful. We definitely found that staying here! The hosts were very friendly, responsive and made the whole process very easy! The property was incredibly beautiful and the home was very charming. Beds were very comfortable! The hosts went out of their way to also make sure that our pups enjoyed their time as well by having a basket with thoughtful items provided. We can’t say enough good things and will hopefully be back sometime soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W., Atlanta, GA

7 Mar 2023

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Sitting on the dock of the bay, I mean river . . .

Lovely setting on the Fish River with a view across the river to a natural wildlife area. Fish were jumping, Osprey circling, and sea gulls calling out. Our weather was beautiful so we were able to take full advantage of the kayaks and fishing as well as biking from Point Clear to Fairhope and back. The neighbors are very friendly. We had two dogs and a one year old as well as the four adults - the house was the perfect size with a lovely porch as well as the fully equipped boat house. We would definitely recommend this property for intergenerational families and would be happy to return there some day. I could get used to this river living.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C., Bay Minette/Spanish Fort, Alabama

21 Feb 2023

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

Heaven on Fish River

I'm a local- lifelong Baldwin Co resident- and know the area well. Currently, I'm dealing with medical family issues at home, and had to have a place to retreat to for desperately needed R&R. The River House more than met my needs. It was perfect. The house was immaculate, and furnished with the comfort of guests in mind. No frills or fuss, but everything needed for the best stay. Sitting on the porch and watching the boats go by, was happiness... then I went out to the boathouse!! A huge bed swing, a good glass (or two) of wine and a great camera - gorgeous sunsets were respectfully appreciated each evening. Truly reminds one that God is in charge, and provides. The hosts were kind and extremely helpful. Mary is a dream! I honestly cannot find one thing to say that was not to my total satisfaction. I totally intend to return to The River House... definitely a balm to the soul!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Feb 2023

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

Perfect home for our wants

This home will be our go to whenever we come down to visit friends and family in Baldwin County. The owners are real gems, and the property has everything we would want in a vacation experience. The home is located on the Fish River, with beautiful sunsets and an opportunity to relax with the feeling of being close to nature. Its location is convenient to both the Gulf and the lovely town of Fairhope. This place offers the best of all worlds.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by James Sirmon

Hi my name is James, I was born and raise here in Baldwin County. I am a father of 3 sons and a grandpa. I am a farmer , our family owned farm is Sirmon Farms of Baldwin Co. our main crop is sweet potatoes. I am a pilot as well and love to spend my spare time flying my plane.

Why they chose this property

River House is the perfect place to getaway, relax but also enjoy everything fish River has to offer. You can fish, kayak or swim. We provide everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible. There are plenty of water activities, fishing gear, kayaks and other water devices .you are also centered between Gulf Shores , enjoy their white sand beaches or visit the one of a kind town of Fairhope. Plenty of fantastic locally owned restaurants, coffee shops and wonderful little shops to find the perfect souvenir. And don’t forget to visit the Pier and see the beautiful roses, pelicans and watch locals fishing.

What makes this property unique

House sits on Fish River, enjoy all the nature around you. However also minutes away from beaches , wonderful food and plenty of shopping. You can visit the USS Alabama, tour the ship and submarine. Visit the nature trails. And if you just want to stay home and enjoy your time away, the house has everything to make you comfortable