Location: Fairhope, Alabama, USA (30 Miles from Mobile, Alabama; 20 Miles to Gulf Shores) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: waterfront home
Located on beautiful Mobile Bay where you can experience sunsets as never before. The pier and covered pavilion is fully furnished with all utensils so you can enjoy a crab, shrimp, or crawfish boil. Relax with friends or relatives on the pier and reminisce while watching the sunset sitting in the swing or chairs. A picnic table is provided on the pier for eating. We also have a sitting area under the house with a swing, hammock and adirondack chairs.
County Road 1 is a great place to walk or bike as it is about 5 miles long. Enjoy the scenery as you go along. Weeks Bay Reserve is 3 miles away and a great place to view and take children to see the plants, wildlife and museum.
Shop till you drop at the Foley Riviera Outlet Mall which is about a 25 minute drive or go into downtown Fairhope and enjoy the quaint local stores and lovely scenery. Is golf your game? There are many golf courses in the area that are reasonably priced. Gulf Shores which is about a 40 minute drive has a water theme park, putt putt golf, many wonderful restaurants, and beautiful beaches. If you love to go out to eat, you must go to "Big Daddy's" on Fish River or "Jessie's" in Magnolia Springs. Both are about a 20 minute drive and the food is great!
Bring your own boat as long as it does not exceed 17 foot limit on pier. Tying up boats or seadoos on the pier is not recommended as winds can shift quite dramatically and result in sinking.
Jubilees are quite common during the summer. Gigs are provided as this phenomenon occurs quite early in the morning (3:00-7:00 AM) and can result in a bountiful harvest. Note: a 10 flounder limit is imposed by the state on all jubilees and all flounder must exceed 12 inches.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : Beach towels are provided for your use while at the property. They are stored in the half-bath vanity.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking : Parking available under the house
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed : There is an inflatable queen mattress for extra persons is stored under the queen bed
- Double Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library : We have around 30 or more dvd movies-some adult and some children
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Kitchen is fully stocked
- Cooking Utensils Provided : We have an assortment of pots and pans, crock pot, all kinds of utensils, even have spices and seasonings
- Refrigerator : Has icemaker- can get ice cubed or crushed and water in the door
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Gas grill-usually keep a spare tank for the grill and for the cooker on the pier
- Balcony : Balcony on front of house-part of balcony off the master bedroom is fenced for small children
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- We have a 180 foot pier with a pavillion at the end that has a swing, chairs, picnic table, and a small refrigerator. It has electricity and water where you can also shower off. Crab traps are provided and we also have a seafood cooker to boil crabs, shrimp or crawfish. There is a ladder to enter the water there, also.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : We allow pets, but charge a non-refundable fee of $25.00.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Our minimum age for renters is 21.
- Smoking Allowed : Only outside the house and please put butts in ash tray on porch.
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
April 15th-September 30th, $1150/wk or $160/night; 2 night minimum, October 1st-
April 14th-$850/wk or $135/night; 2 night minimum.
1/2 of rental due at booking; balance due 1 week before check-in
Payment by check, cashiers check, postal money order,Visa, MasterCard, or
Discover; $250.00 refundable security deposit
$100 cleaning fee and 6% lodging tax; Non-refundable pet fee of $25.00
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Fairhope Bay Rental - "Pier Relief"
Year Purchased: 2006
Owner's Map of Fairhope
Our names are Ralph, Wendy and Khylee Elmore. After many years of vacationing on the bay in different houses, we decided to try and purchase our own place. We love the atmosphere and all our children and grandchildren love coming over and spending time on the water fishing and crabbing. It's a great place to rest and relax and leave your cares behind. The kids always enjoyed playing card games and staying out on the pier watching the sunset.
Property Photos
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- Living room and kitchen - Fairhope Vacation Home; Broadband Internet
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- Master Bedroom - Fairhope Vacation Home; Broadband Internet
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- 2nd bedroom - Fairhope Vacation Home; Broadband Internet
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- 3rd bedroom
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- Pier and pavilion
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- View of front of house facing water
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- sunset over Mobile Bay
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- Look what grandpa caught in his gill net!
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- Fishing catch from nearby reef
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- Taking an afternoon nap in the hammock
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- Rainbow following afternoon shower
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- Have fun feeding the seagulls
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- Snapper fishing!
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- Huge flounder caught on side of pier
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- Yum, yum! teaching grandkids how to pick crabs
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- Tubing on the bay!
Traveler Reviews (13)
Wow! What an Excellent Cottage on Mobile Bay!
Guest: Margaret
(Baton Rouge, LA)
Date of Stay: 08/04/11
Review Submitted: 08/11/11
Fresh and clean, the cottage was cool and inviting as we arrived just in time to grab a refreshment and watch the beautiful sunset on the bay. As we prepared dinner, we were delighted with the well provisioned kitchen and quality decor. When we had an issue with the internet, Ralph was to the rescue within the hour. We had a delightful crab boil at the pavillion at the end of the dock and it couldn't have been more perfect for a relaxing and delicious night. Stars twinkled over the bay and there was a nice breeze. My toddler grand son was expecially thrilled with the swings, slides and climbing area downstairs. The pavillion at the end of the pier is also good for the young ones as it has gates that can contain the area. Being a Realtor, my standards are very high. I would highly recommend this arrangement to you for your next adventure to the charming village of Fairhope, AL. There are day trips to Foley for shopping or to Gulf Shores for a day at the beach. Next time we plan a trip to Fairhope, we will check the availability of "Pier Relief" first!
Owner response:Thank you Margaret! Ralph and I are thrilled that you and your family enjoyed your stay at "Pier Relief". Please come again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.
New Year's at Pier's Relief
Guest: Steve & Dawn
(Birmingham, AL)
Date of Stay: 12/26/10
Review Submitted: 01/05/11
My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful week at Pier's Relief on the week between Christmas and New Year's. Owners Ralph and Wendy Elmore are helpful and accomodating. It's refreshing to stay at a property where the owners obviously care about the quality of your experience and go out of the way to be welcoming! We're veteran travelers, having stayed in countless condos, beach houses, etc., over the years, and I can honestly say that I was stunned by the quality of the furnishings in Pier's Relief. In stead of the typical threadbare, bland, and uncomfortable furnishings and sparsely-supplied kitchens, Pier's Relief had very comfortable beds and furniture, and the kitchen was the best-equipped we've ever stayed in--period. The fresh flowers waiting for us were the icing on the cake. We plan to return, and would recommend PR to any family, young or (like us) old. Thanks, Elmores!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.
Top Notch!
Guest: Jack
(Madison, WI)
Date of Stay: 11/05/10
Review Submitted: 11/15/10
My wife and I use VRBO to rent places several times a year, and Pier Relief was easily one of the best. A great location that allowed us to pack all kinds of fun and sightseeing into a long weekend, and still had time to relax on the awesome pier. Thanks again Wendy, hope to see you next year!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+.
Quiet, clean and relaxing
Guest: hopps
(Indianapolis)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10
Review Submitted: 08/01/10
This property had everything we needed. A great view, quiet neighborhood, clean and neat. We loved having the washer and dryer as it came in handy. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and pier just watching the birds dive for their meals. The kitchen had just what we needed for cooking. The master bath had a large closet off to the side and the shower had a nice tile in it and was big enough for two! I recommend this house for a great relaxing vacation. We will definately come back in the future.
Recommended for:Families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
Breath of Fresh Air!
Guest: Tommy and Alyssa
(Muscle Shoals, Al)
Date of Stay: 06/09/10
Review Submitted: 06/17/10
We came down to the area to play in the state tennis tournament from June 9th - 13th and this was the perfect get away between matches. The house has a great design and the master bedroom is spectacular with a great bathroom and walk in closet. It is so relaxing and the view is amazing. I had never considered staying on the Bay before but this may be even better than the beach. Ralph and Wendy are very easy to work with and do a great job taking care of this place. You can tell they take alot of pride in it. Thanks guys! We really enjoyed it!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
A sweet place to rest and relax...
Guest: FM & Sherry
(Mufreesboro, TN)
Date of Stay: 03/17/10
Review Submitted: 03/30/10
We are in Fairhope for business every year, but like to tack on a few extra days so we can enjoy a little personal time-- and the Pier Relief is a great place for that. The house is great; the large french doors facing the bay and the pier make the the living area very airy and bright, and open onto a lovely back porch. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking and very clean,,, and the bedrooms and bathrooms are immaculate also. The pier is our favorite place to sit together and talk and watch the seagulls and the many glorious sunsets. I think we spend more time there than inside. We have also managed to catch a few crabs for our supper in the traps that are generously left there for our use! We also love that the house is on a quite, little-traveled road that is great for walking or jogging. The owners, Wendy and Ralph, are easy to talk to and very accommodating, and we really appreciate that. This is truly a sweet place to get in some r & r!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.
Guest: Bill Heiter
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Date of Stay: 07/18/09
Review Submitted: 07/18/09
We are long-time vacationers on Mobile Bay. We rented "Pier Relief" based only on some internet photos, which from past experience, can be good or not so good. When we first spoke with Wendy, we got a good feeling. When we arrived, everything far exceeded our expectations; that's for 4 adults and 2 children. I'm sorry to repeat what others have said but it's so true; you will seldom rent such a well-kept and beautiful property. We had an outstanding time enjoying all the wonderful things Mobile Bay has to offer, not to mention Weeks Bay and Magnolia Springs. Thanks to some great folks, Wendy and Ralph!
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Guest: Jackie and John1
(Baton Rouge, LA)
Date of Stay: 06/21/09
Review Submitted: 06/21/09
Pier Relief exceeded our expectations. Your home was extremely comfortable and clean. As others have mentioned the pictures underestimate the loveliness of your home. There were so many options for things to do in and around the area, but truth be told we practically lived on your pier, reading, relaxing and fishing. We look forward to our return very soon.
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Guest: Stan and Katie Easley
(Baker, LA.)
Date of Stay: 05/28/09
Review Submitted: 05/28/09
Ralph and Wendy have a beautiful place and it was a delight to stay there. The peacefulness of the surroundings was just what we needed to rest our bodies,minds,and spirits. We hope to visit again in the future. The pictures on the web site do not do the place justice. It exceeded our expectations
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Guest: Scott Russell1
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Date of Stay: 05/26/09
Review Submitted: 05/26/09
What a great find! Close enough to everything but still removed enough for a relaxing vacation. The perfect spot for a family getaway. Great kitchen, spotless bathrooms, and comfortable beds ... what more do you need?!?! Ah - a pier gazebo perfect for martinis at sunset. Thank you for a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. We will be back!
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