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*Cottage in the center of Downtown Fairhope*

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Terrace/patio
Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, books, streaming services

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Fairhope, AL
  • Fairhope Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Fairhope Municipal Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Magnolia Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fairhope

Heart of Fairhope.Within a 5-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Mobile Bay and Fairhope Avenue. Fairhope Museum of History and Marietta Johnson Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fairhope Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fairhope Museum of History - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eastern Shore Art Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fairhope Municipal Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Magnolia Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wingfingers - Fairhope - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandra's Place - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gambino's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Loft - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬4 min drive

About this property

*Cottage in the center of Downtown Fairhope*

Quaint cottage with one parking space in the center of downtown Fairhope beside Gene's Beans Ice Cream & Coffee and across from Dragonfly restaurant. Walk to the coffee shops, the bars, the restaurants or the grocery store. The house is set up as a studio so queen bed, sleeper sofa and kitchen are in one room. The carriage house rental is allowed one parking space (the driveway holds two cars but the driveway is a shared space.) The cottage is equipped with washer/dryer, refrigerator, microwave, and stove with oven. The house does not have a dishwasher or cable but hopefully it won’t be an issue because you will be in the perfect location beside some of the best restaurants and activities in town. The TV shown in the pictures is a smart TV so you will be able to log in to your Netflix or Amazon account if you have one.

Property manager

Ivey Lake

Languages

English

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Property grounds

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
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$351 nightly
The price is $382
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Streaming services
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Wash the dishes

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is *Cottage in the center of Downtown Fairhope* to the airport?

This guesthouse is 23 mi (34-min drive) away from the Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does *Cottage in the center of Downtown Fairhope* have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this guesthouse.

How close is *Cottage in the center of Downtown Fairhope* to the beach?

This guesthouse is 1 mi (3-min drive) from Magnolia Beach.

Does *Cottage in the center of Downtown Fairhope* offer free breakfast?

This guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at *Cottage in the center of Downtown Fairhope*?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at *Cottage in the center of Downtown Fairhope*?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at *Cottage in the center of Downtown Fairhope*?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does *Cottage in the center of Downtown Fairhope* have a pool?

This guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does *Cottage in the center of Downtown Fairhope* have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is *Cottage in the center of Downtown Fairhope* to downtown Fairhope?

This guesthouse is 0.1 mi away from Fairhope.

*Cottage in the center of Downtown Fairhope* Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 118 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to stay

The Cottage was as advertsied. Right in the heart of Downtown Fairhope which is a beautiful well maintained small town. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHASITY D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary Weekend

This was a perfect cottage for the short anniversary weekend we had. Perfect location! Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location location location!

Perfect for seeing Fairhope without a car. It’s in the middle of the shops and restaurants. (Which also made it a little lively until things settled, at 11 on Friday night). I could walk to the market (small grocery store) and pier. The beds are excellent and the kitchen and bath are cute and clean but there are some less than sparkly areas and I wouldn’t want to have to count on the futon. I never heard from the owners but the checkin was completely automated and I loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Roku TV

There are a lot of positive things about this cottage; such as the location, the parking, the cleanliness and the comfort of the beds. However, there is one aspect which will forever scar this rental until it is eliminated, Roku TV. It would be nice if the rental manager would provide the secret code to make the thing work. ( I wrote the manager asking for help, but didn't receive a response.) The rental company could even place a "disclaimer" in the description for people to see before they decide to rent. It could read "THIS PROPETY HAS ROKU TV." So, other than the above little rant, the place is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Keaton M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, not the greatest cottage tho

This place was in an awesome location right in the heart of downtown. The keurig & coffee pods were a nice touch. Cottage was not clean. Floors made our socks filthy. Kitchen sink was clogged & wouldn’t drain, couch smelled like dogs, shower had long hairs on the walls & very low pressure. Parking was super convenient UNTIL we checked out the morning of the arts & craft fair. The streets were lined with vendors & we were told we could not move our vehicle til 6pm. (We had just checked out @ 10:30am) We weren’t informed about the festival, nor were we told to get our car moved prior to it. We called the owners & explained our predicament & were told she’d check with her husband & call us right back. Never called back. The police threatened to put us in jail if we tried to move our car. We called the mayor’s office & they couldn’t get the police to help. We took our chances, moved a couple trash barrels, put our flashers on & slowly made our way to an alley & escaped. I understand the vehicles/pedestrians dangers, but we were 6 hrs from home with no where to stay all day & plans to be in NOLA mid afternoon. Kudos to the police for keeping a safe gathering, but shame on them for their unwillingness to help out some distraught out of town visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry B.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jean-jacques b.

Liked: Cleanliness

excellent

Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway!

This quaint studio home if perfect for you and your spouse or a small family. You are in the heart of downtown. This is mine and my husband 2nd time here and we love Fairhope. We can’t wait until we come back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous little place in downtown Fairhope!

It was a short stay, but just the convenience we needed!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

This was the perfect stay located in the heart of Fairhope. The property was clean and was perfect for a place to rest while we were shopping. I loved the addition of the bunk beds as it was more functional for our group. We will definitely be booking again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susan W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fair Hope Carriage House

The place looks cute and quaint on the outside but the inside was filthy and dated. The owner, however, was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding trip

Lovely location. Comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cottage in the heart of Fairhope

Right in the heart of Fairhope, this studio cottage is perfect for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

Sweet place. Right in the middle of all the fun shops and resturants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B., Baton Rouge, LA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

My wife and stayed here for a long weekend. Wonderful place right in the middle of everything. Close enough to walk everywhere. There is enough room for several people to stay with a queen bed, two bunk beds, and a pull out couch. There is only one bathroom so it may may be small for to many in a group but it was perfect for my wife and I . The description says it is between Mr. Gene's Beans and Dragonfly. However, Dragon is now Cafe Viola.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay, We Love It, Second Stay

We just love this place. This is our second time staying at this location. Location is right in town next to everything. You can walk everywhere and enjoy what Fairhope has to offer. Accommodations are clean, comfy, warm and the booking is so easy. Would definitely recommend this to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage in great location

Really enjoyed this cottage. It is in the ideal location to enjoy Fairhope’s restaurants and shops!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Melinda A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Awesome location

The location was superior you were right in the middle of town. The little cottage needs some TLC, sofa was stained ,walls, needed to be painted frig was not cleaned, shelves and nightstands were dusty … the place needed a deep cleaning We did enjoy our stay being in the middle of everything! Our neighbors in the ice cream shop and the restaurant were super friendly and both great places to eat
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little hard to find due to street sign being incorrect, but lovely property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quant liitle cottage

Super cute cottage right in the middle of downtown. Communication was great as well as check-in and check out process We have already booked for another weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dori M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fairhope Birthday trip

We had a great time! We loved how close the room was to everything! There were some issues with the internet but the owner did everything she could to help us out which I really appreciated. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas B.

Best location in Fairhope

One, the directions to the property and its exact location were a little confusing. BUT the location was worth it. I would suggest ownership clean that up a little bit. Secondly we had a little issue that I am confident that ownership and management did not know until we brought it to our attention. Within LITTLE TIME, an owner was there to address it and take care of it. THAT is what I want in a short-term rental. Customer service and ATTENTION and they passed that with flying colors!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haylee

The place was perfect. Right next door to the BEST cocktail bar and dinner spot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

The VRBO was perfect and in the center of the town. Perfect for walks and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024