Historic House on the Bay

Five out of the past six Februarys we have made this awesome home ours!! Priscilla welcomes us as if we were family; no other option compares to what Mark's Ark offers...you would do well to treat yourselves and your families to this one-of-a-kind getaway.

We couldn't have been more pleased with our stay here. An extended family of 11 was comfortably accommodated in this spacious and beautifully maintained historic home. Priscilla was a delight--just the right amount of warmth and leaving us to ourselves. We felt well supported and would definitely return. Kitchen is well supplied with dishes and tools. Numerous bedrooms and bathrooms together with large shared spaces make for an ideal setting.

We absolutely loved our stay in this home. Every amenity you could think of was provided by the owner. The bedrooms, spacious kitchen, and wonderful porch made our stay very comfortable. The children loved swimming and fishing in the bay. This home is truly a treasure and I am so glad that the owner opens the doors so that other families can enjoy quality time together in such a peaceful setting. We most definitely will revisit this home again.

This is a great place! We had 8 adults and 4 children. My favorite thing about the house was the giant kitchen table. We were all able to sit and have meals together. The kitchen was very well stocked and very spacious! The wrap around screened porch is awesome. We had 3 children under the age of 5 so it's very nice that you can latch the screens and not worry about them getting out and heading to the water. It was very nice in the evening to sit on the porch and relax.

The house came with a canoe, kayaks and life jackets for all ages. The family enjoyed going out in the canoe. While we were there the water was calm. Tide was high so not a whole lot of beach area. My nephews fished but didn't catch much. However we still managed to have a good time.

We weren't too far form things to do. We visited alligator alley, The Wharf in Orange Beach and The Hangout in Gulf Shores. By recommendation of Priscilla the house manager we went to Johnson Beach in Florida which was not as crowded and just as pretty! The kids loved the white sand and the beach area was very clean ! Water wasn't very blue cause of all the storms that area has had lately. There were public restroom and a picnic area. Well worth the $15 to get in.

All in all an awesome experience. My only complaint is that I wish we could have stayed longer. I would highly recommend this house!

We had 6 adults, 4 kids, 2 teenagers and a baby and we all fit very well without the use of the guest house. The kitchen and living area is very spacious with lots of seating and the kitchen is absolutely amazing! There is a bedroom with a double behind the kitchen and a pantry/laundry area off the kitchen as well. To get to the other 3 bedrooms you enter the screened porch area, each bedroom has a private entrance off the screened porch. The porch side facing the water receives a nice breeze and was a favorite place to sit. Everyone enjoyed the bay area. Canoeing, kayaking and fishing - the water was choppy because of storms a couple days but otherwise it was almost like being on a lake. There is no beach but the water is very shallow so the kids enjoyed swimming and hunting for hermit crabs. There is grocery and restaurants in Foley, AL about 20-25 min away. We also visited Johnson Beach, Naval Aviation Museum and Pensacola lighthouse which were all about 30 min. away. This is a great house for relaxing but not too far from local attractions for fun outings! The owner is also very helpful and will quickly answer any questions you may have - you will definitely enjoy your stay!