Location: Fairhope, Alabama, USA (Fairhope, Alabama Is 30 miles from Mobile, Alabama)
Accommodations: Bay Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Sleeping Porch, 1 Bath (Sleeps 8)
Cozy Krimmel Kottage on beautiful Mobile Bay is 45 minutes from Mobile, Alabama and one hour from Pensacola, Florida. It comfortably sits on a sandy beach on Mobile Bay. Mobile Bay empties into The Gulf of Mexico. The Cottage is close to Oldtown Fairhope, which has excellent dining, shopping, and antique shops. It's about 45 minutes to the resort towns of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on the Gulf of Mexico.
The quiet and serene cottage is 4 miles from the famous and historic Grand Hotel with fine dining, tennis courts, and a beautiful golf course. A park with picnic tables and boat launching facilities are a mile down the road. The L-shaped glass enclosed porch provides a scenic view over looking the sparkling bay and the evening sunset.
Fairhope has seasonal annual events, such as Polo at the Point, the festive and formal Black and White Ball held at the Grand Hotel, Mardi Gras parades, and the spring Arts and Crafts Festival.
Mobile, Alabama is 45 minutes from Krimmel Kottage and is the birthplace of Mardi Gras. Parades will begin in January 2009 with the celebration of Mardi Gras Day on February 24,2009. Mobile has 300 years of history with a battleship,antibellum homes and beautiful gardens to tour. Mobile and Baldwin Counties have many state parks. Five Rivers StaTe Park is the second largest river delta in the country. It gets it's name from the 5 rivers that empty into Mobile Bay. There are many outdoors activities to enjoy. there.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (6)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Beachfront: The cottage has a sandy beach. Easy access for swimming and boating. Old town Fairhope 10 minutes away. Walking and biking trail into Fairhope.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Excellent white sandy beach for building sand castles and sunbathing. Great for children.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer(Apr - Labor Day) ... $200/night .. $1200/wk .. $2000/mo
Winter(after Labor Day to Mar) ..$150.00 night... $ 750/wk .. $1200/mo
There is a refundable damage deposit required, a $100.00 cleaning fee,
and a 8% lodging tax.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1952
Krimmel Kottage is jointly owned by family members which includes our 90 year old mother who still enjoys her time there. You will notice that there is a long farmer's table on the side porch where 14 people were able sit to eat breakfast and the evening meal. Lunch was on the run because everyone was scattered either fishing, swimming, or visiting neighbors. We had the opportunity to see many Jubilees while enjoying our summers there. A Jubilee is a phenomenon that occurs only in Mobile Bay and one place in China. Fish come to the shore and on the surface and can be scooped up in nets.
Why the Owner Chose Fairhope
Krimmel Kottage was built in 1952 by my Aunt Gertrude Krimmel and has remained in
the family over the years. We spent our childhood swimming and skiing in Mobile Bay and building sand castles on the beach. In 2004 we installed windows on the screened porch and purchased the first central heating and cooling system. The cottage is completely remodeled and we just put a deck on the front to enjoy the cool breezes and the beautiful sunsets.
The Unique Benefits of this Bay Cottage
Krimmel Kottage is near old downtown Fairhope with shopping on main street, the ice cream parlor, antiques, art galleries, and beautiful flowers. It is convenient to Gulf Shores on the Gulf of Mexico and one hour from 300-year old Mobile, the original home of Mardi Gras in the US.
Property Photos
- Family bayfront cottage. - Fairhope Vacation
- Large living area on air conditioned sleeping porch. - Fairhope Vacation
- Dining area features 14 foot table. - Fairhope Vacation
- Step out the front door and enjoy bayfront sunsets.
- Sunset on Mobile Bay
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