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Charming 1930’s Cottage

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Exterior
Exterior
Sun loungers, beach towels
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 685 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming 1930’s Cottage


This renovated 1930’s cottage has maintained all of its historical character after a full refurbishment. The kitchen and baths have been updated by adding all new fixtures and new energy efficient appliances. The original doors and casing have been preserved along with the window casings. Bright white painted walls accent the gray flooring. Two bedrooms with high quality queen mattress await the weary traveler. For additional sleeping accommodations, the living room features a full size sofa sleeper. The dining room displays faulted ceiling and accommodates a table for six along with a service bar. This area can double as a work space. The large screened-in front porch features a vaulted ceiling and an outdoor fan. Barn doors open to the landscaped front yard. A BBQ grill , adjacent to the front porch, awaits the chef in the family. Outdoor diners can choose between the front screened in porch or the tree shaded back deck.

Just outside and turn left either on foot or biking and you are minutes from shopping, restaurants, groceries, pubs, the library, parks, pier and those famous Fairhope sunsets.

The cottage is a great place to work remotely. The bandwidth is between 60-100 mpbs.

Property manager

Liz Young

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 920 sq ft (85 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: A house trained well behaved pet is welcomed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Charming 1930’s
Charming 1930s Cottage
Charming 1930’s Cottage Cottage
Charming 1930’s Cottage Fairhope
Charming 1930’s Cottage Cottage Fairhope

About the neighborhood

Map
Fairhope, AL

What's nearby

  • Windmill Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fairhope Avenue - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fairhope Municipal Pier - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Magnolia Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Daphne Civic Center - 10 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wingfingers - Fairhope - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sandra's Place - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Loft - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Agave - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cactus Cantina Mexican Grill of Fairhope - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 1930’s Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming 1930’s Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 1930’s Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 1930’s Cottage located?

This family-friendly Fairhope cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Mobile Bay and Eastern Shore Art Center. Windmill Market and Fairhope Avenue are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Charming 1930’s Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Cozy, charming and clean. And lots of thoughtful touches to provide a comfortable stay. Convenient location. Loved my stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Cottage
This cottage was as exactly as described and so clean! It had everything we needed to make our stay more enjoyable. Beds were very comfortable. It was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to relax and be a family
The cottage is a small slice of paradise with a great location next to the main shops and playground for the kids. Being close to my family there is a bonus as well. 10/10 will be booking in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kasi E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fairhope and beach vacation
It's a great little place! Had everything we needed and more. The only thing would be better beds... We all were a little sore from them. But other than that amazing little spot and a cute little house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
The cottage is adorable. It is clean, well-stocked, and tastefully decorated. We enjoyed the location as it was convenient to town, the coffee loft, and restaurants. We would definately stay again. Thank you Liz for being an oustanding host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
The property was even better than described. Very clean and comfortable and close to everything Fairhope has to offer. Liz our host was very easy to get a hold of. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Escape
As usual everything about our stay was perfect; comfortable, beautifully decorated, very well equipped and perfectly located. The owner is very communicative and wants your stay to be perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg S., Saint Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
Fairhope stop on our 5 week road trip
We had a wonderful time at the cottage, and in Fairhope. The location has great access to all of Fairhope, by foot, bicycle and/or car. For a couple with a dog, it was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jeannine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Cottage!
We enjoyed 10 days at this clean and comfy cottage. Considering the age of this home, it has been very nicely updated! Unfortunately it was quite chilly during our stay and we were not able to enjoy the screen porch or the back deck. Only downside was traffic noise from an adjacent road. We enjoyed the close proximity to downtown Fairhope and the many great restaurants. We did not experience one lousy meal; Fairhope is definitely a foodie destination!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness
great Location
We enjoyed our stay very much. Location was minutes from downtown and Bay, rental was clean and comfortable and owner seemed very nice and friendly whenever I emailed. I would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry C., The Shoals, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Really enjoy staying here, perfect spot for us. The updates made to house make place even better.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay at the Hidden Cottage
We loved the Hidden Cottage. Felt like home. The kitchen was fully stocked. We had everything we needed for a restful and relaxing vacation. Fairhope is a great little town. We enjoyed the Farmer's market and the concert by the BaldwinPops at the park over the pier. A very welcoming community. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy hideaway!
We loved our stay here! The furniture was comfy and beds were great! Everything was very clean and ready for our arrival. Check in was seamless and Liz was great and easy to get ahold of with any questions we had. The kitchen had all we needed to cook and the coffee loft was a short walk! Great location, so close to everything, and walkable neighborhood. We traveled with older dogs and the area surrounding the house felt like a new adventure for them everyday though we didn't leave the property. We weren't expecting the crazy heat (silly of us) but the AC kept up beautifully. The amount of shade that surrounded the house really helped with that too! The screened in porch was probably 15° cooler than outside and was really nice to sit on. We loved this house and our stay! Thank you Liz!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful sanctuary
We had the incredibly difficult task of going through my grandmother's apartment and clearing her things out after she passed last month. We live in Wisconsin, so it's a long drive for a sad reason. The whole time we were in Alabama was one stressful or upsetting thing after another. This lovely property provided us our one place of sanctuary to escape. It is a hidden gem and allows you a place to recover and face the next challenge. The recommendations from the host in the guest book are fantastic and the Coffee Loft got to know us very well. The whole home is decorated beautifully and the showers/ tubs are spacious, which is a nice change for us. There are plenty of towels and other niceties that you don't think about until you don't have them. Communication with the host was very clear and made everything so much easier. Check in was simple and the requests for check out were very very reasonable. We're hoping to spend some time in the area again for a less stressful reason. Thank you for giving us a little slice of peace in a whole ton of chaos!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and comforting
The house has been thoughtfully updated to make a lot out of a small space. We entertained in the kitchen and in the dining room, both of which are well-designed and fun to be in. The dining room is an especially fun room for meals or to sit at the table and work on the computer. Great location, and Liz was a wonderful host—communicative and proactive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Cottage
Liz’s cottage was very cute and a very quiet and secluded spot within the city. Great location. We thoroughly enjoyed many walks at the pier and at the Grand Hotel. We did a fair amount of travel to the beaches and Fairhope was such a nice place to get out of the hustle and bustle of the busy traffic areas. We enjoyed the relaxation Liz’s cottage offered.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Retreat
This is a beautiful cottage that is very well equipped and very comfortable. I remarked to my wife, after our first day, that it felt just like home. The location was excellent. My dog and I had a daily walk to beautiful places such as downtown, the beach, the pier and bay front trails or just through the beautiful neighborhoods. My wife had a very short drive to her shopping and restaurants. Although it was just the two of us we felt like it’s large bedrooms and baths would make it very comfortable for two couples. The host is delightful and wants you to love it as she and her husband do. It was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden cottage
Clean, comfortable,homey. Front screened in porch leads to front room and 2nd bedroom. Very nice furnishings. TV many channels, internet good. Kitchen well equipped. Liz thought of everything. Main bedroom and bathroom roomy. 2nd bathroom near front room. Inside dining room. Outside open deck with furniture. Great area, felt so safe. Quiet area. Walk to downtown moderate with upgrade to road. Pier in downtown. Close to grocery store. Piggly Wiggly has excellent seafood market. For bicycle we transported our bikes to downtown and rode to Mullett Point. Fish river grill, two sisters bakery and sandwich, and Punta Clara candy and bakery. About an hour drive to Gulf State Park and great bike trail. Soft shell crab sandwich at Bone and Barrel was so good with side of grilled asparagus. Shops downtown are fun,history museum is great. We would highly recommend this cottage and area. Only one complaint, we didn’t stay long enough. Maybe next time. Thank you Liz. Terry and Karen
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway cottage in beautiful Fairhope
Very cute little cottage in a great location, convenient to downtown Fairhope and also to 98 which is the road that leads to everywhere else. Cozy for 2 but easily accommodated 2 guests for the weekend. I would recommend that winter visitors bring warm socks and sweaters…the furnace worked great but it is an older, frame cottage so still got chilly once the sun went down. (I do think we hit an unusually cold streak of weather for the area!) Liz was a wonderful host, very responsive and also checking in occasionally to make sure we had all that we needed.
Stayed 38 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little cottage!
Everything was exactly as pictured and Liz was very accommodating when we needed to make changes to our reservation. Such a comfortable and darling house! We are excited to come back again 🙂
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., LeRoy MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful!
We were thrilled with the delightful downtown cottage, recently remodeled and within walking distance to town and morning coffee. Working with Liz and Mark was everything you could hope for from hosts who were determined to make our stay perfect. We would return tomorrow if we could!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristy K., Fort Payne, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cottage
Hidden Cottage is a beautiful, comfy and cozy small cottage in a location that is convenient to downtown Fairhope. It is a short, easy walk to many restaurants, shops, the pier and entertainment. Liz was a wealth of knowledge on great places to eat, things to see, events, and places to shop. Can't wait to go back to Fairhop and Hidden Cottage!
Stayed 18 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B., Jackson, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful to work with
The cottage is beautiful and was very neat and perfectly clean upon arrival. Unfortunately, however, we spent our first day and a half working online, getting caught up with our jobs after the travel days; then, we had to leave because of a hurricane! So, we feel like we never settled in before racing out. The owners were lovely, however. They checked on us to ensure we were following the weather and offered to make up our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020