Fairhope Rentals on the Bay – Charming Bayfront Getaway

8 guests

5 beds

1.5 Baths

Parking x 4

Fairhope Cottage on Mobile Bay with Private Pier – Pet Friendly

Fairhope rentals on the bay are perfect for recreation or relaxation. Enjoy kayaking, fishing, crabbing and boating from your private pier at this quaint Fairhope cottage. The wharf that extends over the water provides an additional space away from the world under blue skies & magnificent sunsets. Plenty of blue crabs & fish to catch here. Our Mobile Bay vacation home rentals are uniquely situated just minutes from downtown Fairhope while just 30 miles from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

We provide a crab trap, if you read our reviews you will see that many of our guests confirm the blue crab are plentiful in the bay. Just drop the trap off the pier and wait!

The cottage is cozy, quaint and comfortable. The kitchen and living area share an open common area allowing for family time. Included are two sleeper sofas for extra guests beyond the capacity of the two bedrooms. Morning coffee on the back deck overlooking the bay is a guest favorite before a country breakfast. Bayfront cottages on the are among the best places to stay in Fairhope.

Reviews from VRBO: 5/5 Always excellent. We have stayed here many times, and, each time, we are overwhelmed with the quality and tranquility of the stay. – Jefferson M. 5/5 Great Bay Stay Property was nice and clean, comfortable and stocked with all we needed for our stay. Spent most of our time on the pier and caught croakers, catfish, redfish, sting rays, mullet, crabs, and a dog shark. Slept well and had a restful stay. Even got in on a small jubilee, a real bonus. Highly recommend for small families or couples. – Doug U. 5/5 Sitting on the dock of the bay!!! We loved our stay at this property!! It has beautiful views of the bay! We absolutely loved the covered dock and spent many hours on it enjoying the water. The house had everything g we needed – cozy, great views – really just perfect for the two of us! Thanks so much to our hosts! We would definitely rent again! – Rebekah C. 5/5 The perfect get-a-way! My family absolutely loved our time at this tucked-away jewel! We kayaked, paddle boarded, picked up dinner from Jesse’s, and ate and drank in the sun. Will definitely be back! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us. – Emily H.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kyle, December 2024 AirBnB

Second time staying here and will again next year. The cottage has all the modern amenities, but still has the feel of a cabin on the bay. It’s a great location, about equidistant from Fairhope, Gulf Shores, Magnolia Springs and Bob Secour. The sunsets cannot be beat. Just a great spot for a romantic getaway.

AirBnb Reviewer Joe June 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Joe, June 2025 AirBnB

Great little cottage next to the Bay. If you enjoy fishing with the kids, this place has a private pier where you can catch plenty of small fish that entertained my family. We even caught a few blue crabs that we had for a dinner snack. This cottage comfortably fits a family of 4-5, and the morning views are calming and so beautiful. The drive to Gulf Shores is not bad, and the Fairhope downtown area is a nice place to walk around for a bit. We enjoyed our stay and will be back to Fairhope again.

AirBnB Reviewer Kari April 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kari, April 2025 AirBnB

We had an amazing time at this home. So peaceful and relaxing. The home was clean, comfortable, and perfect. We felt cozy and right at home. It is a short distance to parks and town, and not far from Gulf Shores, where there’s so much to do. We had a wonderful time and look forward to returning. It was a perfect stay.

Neighborhood – What’s Nearby?

There are public parks on the same street as this property facing Mobile Bay that include boat launches and waterfront areas with tables to picnic, fish and small sandy beaches. These include Mary Ann Nelson Park, Pelican Point and Mullet Point Park. Mary Ann Nelson Beach is walking distance, about two miles.

The beaches near Fairhope, AL that are most known are Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, just a short drive south about 30 miles. A day trip to these sandy beaches can include a stop in Magnolia Springs, and tiny town with a cute downtown that is worth seeing.

Of course downtown Fairhope is only a 10 minute drive, shopping and dining are easily made part of your visit.

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House Amenities

Bathroom

  • Bath Tub
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body Soap
  • Shower Gel

Bedroom and Laundry

  • Washer / Dryer in Home
  • Essentials – towels, linens, soap, toilet paper
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage – closets, dressers

Heating + Cooling

  • Central air conditiong
  • Central heating

Internet + Office

  • High speed internet
  • Wifi

Entertainment

  • HDTV w/ streaming services
  • Baord games
  • Kayaks
  • Crab trap

Home Safety

  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguisher

Outdoor

  • Private pier w/ wharf
  • Private back deck
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ grill – charcoal
  • Parking for 4 cars

Services

  • Pets allowed (full disclosure, pet fees apply)
  • Long-term stays
  • Self check-in w/ keypad entry
  • Early check-in / late check-out when possible

Kitchen + Dining

  • Full kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Cooking basics (pots, pans, oil, sseasonings)
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Gas stove
  • Oven
  • Coffee makers (drip, courig
  • BBQ untensils
  • Dining table

Location

  • Waterfront Mobile Bsay
  • Private water access
  • Shared beach access
  • 10 minutes top downtown