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Front yard and pier
Front Yard
COTTTAGE
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fairhope, AL
  • Mobile Bay
    9 min drive
  • Weeks Bay Reserve
    9 min drive
  • Fairhope Municipal Pier
    23 min drive
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    34 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Baby and toddler items available!

Start the day perched from a vantage that can yield a spectacular sunrise. If you are lucky, a school of bottle-nose porpoises will pass just off the end of the pier. A place where brown pelicans and seagulls dive for fish and wild ducks glide just out of reach into perfect landings in the small canal that runs alongside the house. Equip yourself with a rod and enjoy some of the best fishing around, or head out with your favorite book as the tide gently laps at the foot of the pilings of the pier. Weeks bay is a treasure of undiscovered natural beauty. The cozy little cabin comes equipped with three bedrooms, two baths and all the amenities needed for good living, including a washer, and dryer. The cabin sleeps up to 7. Strategically located, headquarters is just 15 minutes from downtown Fairhope where you can enjoy shopping the quaint little boutiques; or drive forty minutes south to sun on the beautiful white sands of Gulf Shores. Between excursions on the rivers that feed the small bay, you can tie the boat at the end of the pier; or dock alongside the house in the small channel depending on the tides. For dinner, you can cook fresh seafood ( caught or bought) in the full kitchen, or try one of the many restaurants in whatever direction you happen to drive. Then get up the next day and start all over again. We have baby and toddler items (pack n play, high chair, and toys) available.

Property manager

Tawnya Groomes

Languages

English

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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 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Really depends on the size, age, breed of the pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only Please

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Fairhope

Located in Fairhope, this cottage is on the waterfront. Marietta Johnson Museum and Fairhope Museum of History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Quail Creek Golf Course and Lakewood Golf Club. The Park at OWA and Billy's Seafood are also worth visiting. 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

  • Weeks Bay Reserve - 9 min drive
  • Fairhope Avenue - 19 min drive
  • Foley Sportsplex - 20 min drive
  • Fairhope Municipal Pier - 23 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Daddy's Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Jesses Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Saraceno's Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Biscuit King's Fun Barn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Horseshoe Saloon - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Baby and toddler items available! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Baby and toddler items available!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Baby and toddler items available!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Baby and toddler items available! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Bon Secour Bay and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mobile Bay and Weeks Bay Reserve. Punta Clara Candy Kitchen and Quail Creek Golf Course are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, sweet roomy cabin, lots of wildlife, PERFECT
This precious cabin had so much room! Plenty of room for the family to have a dance competition, and seating for movie watching. The yard was large and flat. Fish and wildlife all around! And the sunrise view was the icing on the cake. It was our favorite weekend getaway to date!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Totally peaceful!
Enjoyed the early mornings watching the dolphins in the bay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Carol M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Sunrise Cottage review 7/29-8/7/24 - Weeks Bay
This was our second stay at the Weeks Bay Sunrise Cottage. Unfortunately, it will be our last. Although we enjoyed our time on the bay and loved the sunrises and sunsets, we were very disappointed in the property's condition -- which has deteriorated since our last visit 3 years ago. The kitchen was not clean, floors were dirty, and rodent droppings were found in the kitchen and one of the bedrooms . Simple maintenance is needed: The back door did not lock properly (my husband fixed this), the A/C filter was disgusting and we changed this, and my husband screwed down numerous dangerous, loose boards on the dock. The VRBO listing stated there was a hot tub --- there was not. AND on our second day there, while in the middle of cooking for the family, the gas/propane tank ran out of gas. I contacted the owner immediately and she contacted the gas company to come refill the tank, but they did not arrive until the next afternoon. No gas for cooking and no hot showers for nearly two days!! The owner apologized for the inconvenience and refunded some of our money because of this issue. When I spoke with the owner about the accuracy of the listing, she seemed surprised that the hot tub was still listed as one of the amenities. We will look for another house for our next vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy waterfront cabin
This place was the perfect getaway. Secluded location, but close to several towns with activities ranging from beaches, shopping and wildlife encounters. Everything you could need to cook, clean and entertain your family. My 15 year old was fishing from sunrise to the wee hours of the morning. He caught blue crab, red fish, and a sting ray. Myself and baby enjoyed the provided toys and chasing eachother in the yard. It was nice not having to pack the extras for the baby. Definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet weekend
Location on the water is great. We were able to catch some fish just sitting on the dock. There is a bait store close by. Short drive to visit downtown Fairhope, Magnolia Springs, & Point Clear with some great restaurants..Sunset Pointe, Big Daddy’s, Panini Pete’s. It certainly could use a little love & renovating. I’d call it a fishing camp.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Leroy E.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Renter beware.
We knew when we approached the door that we had made a terrible mistake. The walls were bowed from the walls settling. The steps and deck were patched. The garage looked like it was falling down. The place simply looked like a shack. The lattice around the bottom was mostly caved in and laying on the ground. The good reviews have to be fake. When we entered, we immediately smelled sewer gas. We opened the windows to air it out. We later found that the shower drains were connected directly to the sewer without any traps in them. We inverted bowls over the drains and put bricks on them to stop the gas from entering the place. There were holes in the bottoms of the door frames that rodents or snakes could crawl through. As you enter you see a cracked beam that is the wrong size and design holding the ceiling up. It is installed incorrectly which is making it fail even more quickly. The furniture is junk. The floors are mostly original wood floors so shoes had to be worn as they are splintering. I had a hammer and pounded in some nails that were working loose. The water lines in the kitchen and one bathroom are reversed. All work done on the place certainly wasn't done by a tradesperson or even a competent handyman. People are renting these dumps out on VRBO and the renter has little recourse. Quick money is made until reviews catch up or authorities step in which is unlikely. The good reviews must be fake. There isn't enough room here to begin to list the faults with this place.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem with Beautiful Water View
I can't say enough good things about this place. The sunrises and moonrises were incredible. The setting was very private and the neighbors we encountered on our walks were all very friendly. The house was perfect for my family and our little dogs. It felt like the kind of place we used to stay for our childhood vacations. Not fancy, just comfortable. The amenities included everything we needed. I, especially, loved cooking on the gas stove and griddle. One thing to note. The amenities list includes a hot tub and there isn't one. I'm not sure if this was something that used to be there, but it didn't matter. We loved enjoying the view day after day. On warm days, we sat on the dock and enjoyed the birds and the occasional dolphin swimming by. On cooler and rainy days, we just enjoyed the view from the living room. All of us felt renewed from staying here and hated going home. The owner was exceptionally nice and helpful, and we look forward to returning to this wonderful home next year.
Stayed 53 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Secluded and private! House is well appointed, although the master bed needs to be replaced (quite uncomfortable). There was an infestation of gnats, and the owner personally came to exterminate. Very friendly! It's not a flashy place but we had no problems and totally enjoyed it. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Christina B., Big Cabin, Oklahoma

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous views!
We enjoyed our stay in Sunrise cottage. It had everything we needed to make everyone comfy. We saw dolphins playing every morning. A gator liked to make a daily appearance daily
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice relaxing stay
Great location on a quiet bay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Enjoyed the cottage and the quiet location on the bay. It was really neat to see dolphins swim past the pier. Close to ocean, shopping, restauranrs and entertainment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entire Family Vacation
Sunrise Cottage was the perfect place for my husband, myself, my children and their spouses and our grandson. It was so relaxing. The pier and crab traps gave my family an experience that we don't have in our Midwestern lives. The Cottage is at the right location, a half hour from the Gulf Coast and close to many other locations that are worthy of visiting. While there we had a terrible storm (12 inches of rain and tornadoes). There was some damage outside of the Cottage. We contacted the host and they were great. If we return to this area, we would love to stay at Sunrise Cottage again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leona P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Great place to stay. My husband loved the different species of fish, he was able to catch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
Very quite and peaceful and a beautiful view
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunrise Cottage
Great views, peaceful, somewhat secluded. Loved walking the pier and sitting on the dock. Glad we were able to bring our dogs. Found plenty to do in nearby towns and even traveled to Mobile. Would stay again!
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful!
We had a great week! We stayed August of 2020 and loved it so wanted to come back and see how it was during another season. It was low tide for the water so fishing and crabbing off the dock wasn't great, but that led us to go out and explore more of Alabama. We found so many beautiful and neat nature spots with water all within 1/2 hour from the place. It was another great stay and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Ginsie D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
My stay
The place was very dusty. The Master bedroom mattress was Awful. My back was killing me from sleeping on this mattress. For $1600 a week, you should be able to sleep. Lamps with no shades. May want to check the heater. Every time we turned it our eyes were burning and we started coughing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Otis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Sunrise
Quite and out of the rush of people and traffic
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Breann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
We've stayed at this home several times. We always have a great relaxing stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Fishing Trip
This is our second time staying here and my family and fur doodles love it. We stay 2 weeks each time and could not ask for a better location or essentials needed. The house is well equipped with everything you need and has been upgraded since our last stay last year. Tawyna the owner is fantastic talking too. There are plenty of crab traps provided to use to catch crab, which we did end up catching along with flounder in the trap too. We seen Daulphins from the house and pier nearly on a daily basis which was beautiful. I can’t thank you enough Tawyna for letting us stay at your house, we will definitely be back next year. Chantelle Pedigo
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good time had by all
House was in nice location on Weeks Bay. Could use some updates but over all had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for the family
This was an amazing little cottage the Sunrises and the sunsets were gorgeous we fished we hung out watching the wildlife and boats passing by will definitely be back probably with our boat next time also Fairhope is a great little town with plenty to do Our Dog loved the view as well and was just as happy to be there as we were
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for us
We absolutely loved staying here as it met all of our needs. We loved being able to keep our bat at the dock. Convenient location for the baseball tournament for my son. We will be returning asap for some peace and relaxation
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fun trip!
This was our second stay at Sunrise cottage and it was another wonderful week of fishing and fun in Alabama. You gotta wake up early to really appreciate the view from the property over Weeks Bay at sunrise. The house has everything we needed for our group. We caught lots of keeper sized flounder right off of the dock at the house. Foley and Fairhope are both about a 20 minute drive from the house and offer plenty of shopping and restaurants. Biscuit king is 10 minutes away for a great breakfast. There’s a boat ramp 5 minutes away from the house. All in all we’ve had a blast both times we’ve been to sunrise cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobi Jo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for Quiet & Recharge
Quiet, secluded and great place to relax and recharge… dolphin siting was awesome too!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tawnya Groomes

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We only get to use the cottage a few weeks of the year due to our busy schedule. The only noise you will hear are the birds ,boats and breeze. This is a perfect retreat to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the bay and the stunning sunrises.

Why they chose this property

Fishing and boating are awesome. Sunsets cannot be beat. The area is fantastic and so beautiful. A short drive takes you to the beautiful Grand Hotel at Point Clear one of the oldest hotels in the South where you can enjoy afternoon tea or spend a day at the luxurious spa.

What makes this property unique

Private Pier! This cottage offers dolphin, pelican watching. Bring your boat or Jet Ski and make use of the public boat launch just 3 miles away from the property. This is a small bay cottage ideal for family vacations or a peaceful retreat for friends.

Languages:

English
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