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Kottage on Mobile Bay in Fairhope/Point Clear, Alabama

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Front Entry Deck
Playing in the Bay
View from the porch
Sunset from the yard
Another beautiful sunset from the yard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Fairhope, AL
  • Place, Punta Clara Candy Kitchen
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Weeks Bay Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakewood Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Sleeping Porch

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Kottage on Mobile Bay in Fairhope/Point Clear, Alabama


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Cozy Krimmel Kottage on beautiful Mobile Bay is 45 minutes from Mobile, Alabama and one hour from Pensacola, Florida. It comfortably sits on Mobile Bay which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Cottage is close to Oldtown Fairhope, which has excellent dining, shopping, and antique shops. It's about 40 minutes to the resort towns of Foley, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on the Gulf of Mexico. There is a bicycle trail that goes from our cottage past the Punta Clara Candy Kitchen, the Wash House Restaurant, and the Grand Hotel and ending in Fairhope. You can schedule eco tours at the Weeks Bay Nature Center and visit Bon Secure Bay.

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 glass-enclosed sleeping porch provides a scenic view overlooking the sparkling bay and the evening sunset. You can often see seagulls, herons, pelicans, and mocking birds enjoying the breeze from the bay. It is not unusual to see the dolphins playing in front of the house. The sunsets are beautiful and on display every afternoon.

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 has 300 years of history and is the birthplace of Mardi Gras. Mobile has a World War II battleship, antebellum homes, history and art museums 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 its name from the 5 rivers that empty into Mobile Bay. There is a museum there that has animals that were caught in the Mobile Delta. There are many outdoor​ activities to enjoy at these parks. Blakley State Park is a civil war battle ground. They have camping and Civil War re-enactments at certain times of the year. There is a lot to do in our area. We want you to enjoy your stay with us.


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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Be aware that the cottage has two steps to the front entrance and three steps to rear entrance with a hand rail.
Please leave the furniture arranged as is when you arrived.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Fairhope

Located in Fairhope, this cottage is near a water park and on the beach. Mobile Bay and Weeks Bay Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eastern Shore Art Center and De-Cuba. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mike Ford Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Fairhope, AL

What's nearby

  • Punta Clara Candy Kitchen - 5 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Weeks Bay Reserve - 6 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Lakewood Golf Club - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Fairhope Avenue - 11 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Magnolia Beach - 12 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kingfisher - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dragonfly Food Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cozumel Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wash House Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gambino's Italian Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kottage on Mobile Bay in Fairhope/Point Clear, Alabama pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kottage on Mobile Bay in Fairhope/Point Clear, Alabama?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kottage on Mobile Bay in Fairhope/Point Clear, Alabama on 7 Jul 2026 start from £146, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kottage on Mobile Bay in Fairhope/Point Clear, Alabama?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kottage on Mobile Bay in Fairhope/Point Clear, Alabama?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kottage on Mobile Bay in Fairhope/Point Clear, Alabama?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kottage on Mobile Bay in Fairhope/Point Clear, Alabama located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mobile Bay and Bon Secour Bay. Punta Clara Candy Kitchen and Lakewood Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misti B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our host was amazing, very informative not just on the property but on the events going on around the location. Place was peaceful and amazing for a quick weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Monica was wonderful to talk with and check in was a breeze. The place was very cozy and had the best sunset views. We enjoyed our stay and will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything is great and as described at the house. Great location and view of the Bay. Highly recommend for an easy stay in Fairhope.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cabin!

House was nice, whole process easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Penny, Thank you for your review. We enjoyed having you stay at the cottage and hope you will stay with us again. Clyde Odom
Verified

8/10 Good

Missy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet vintage cottage

Enjoyed the location and the view. The owners were fantastic to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Missy Thank you so much for your nice review! Really appreciate that! And Thank you and your group of ladies, for renting with us and following all instructions to leave the cottage in great shape! Hope ya'll were able to enjoy Fairhope! Take Care! Monica, Property Manager
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fairhope Bay House

This place was a very quaint house on a beautiful lot!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

By the bay cottage.

A beautiful setting. Property manager very nice. Charming cottage , not fancy but has everything we needed for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

This was a very nice location beautiful cottage that set nice w the location could have used some yard work and bigger shower but perfect for a family vacation my kids loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Thank you for the nice review. I'm glad your family had a good time at the cottage and we hope you will come back again. We will put more attention in the yard. A larger shower and bathroom would be very nice, and not easy to accomplish in the small cottage. We continue to look for options. Clyde
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Cottage was perfect, had everything we needed and more.

We made precious memories at the Cottage! Views were gorgeous. We will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Good Morning Susie! Thank you so much for your nice review! So glad ya'll enjoyed your stay at the cottage here in Fairhope! And glad the wedding and reception went well! I enjoyed talking with you, and it was so neat that we had that connection with your brother(his wife) and my daughter! Hope ya'll will return to stay with us again! Take Care! Monica, Property Manager
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful sunset

good old fashioned bay house with a great view of the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

My friend and I had a wonderful time. Monica was very nice to work with. The home was comfortable and the location was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Thank you Pat for leaving the nice review! Again, so glad ya'll enjoyed your stay! And appreciate you leaving the cottage so nice. I am so glad I got to meet you both as you were checking out! I Used to meet with all my renters as they were checking in, before Covid! Take Care! Hope ya'll will stay with us again! Monica, Property Manager
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

We had a great weekend. Very relaxing. I would recommend this property to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

The cottage was very clean and inviting. The sunsets were too wonderful to describe. We had a most marvelous stay. ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Thank you so much Kathy for your nice review! Glad you enjoyed your stay at the cottage! Appreciate you staying with us! Hope ya'll can return one day! Take Care! Monica, Property Manager
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and convenient

Great location, cute place, the property manager was very kind and helpful. We were very pleased!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VICK F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My trip to do nothing but rest

Being a historical renovation contractor i enjoy my few days here. Property was built in 1952. It has its own character. Enjoyed sitting on deck watching out over the bay. Sunset was outstanding. Nice place to relax. Close to all restaurants and only 25 minutes to Gulf Shores.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Cottage

This is an excellent property located on the waterfront and close to Fairhope. We were attending a wedding in the town and the cottage has everything one would need. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Anthony thank you so much for your nice review! So glad ya'll enjoyed your time at the cottage! Hope the wedding went well! If you ever need to be in the area again, hope you will be able to stay with us! Take Care! Monica, Property Manager
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

The cottage was charming. We enjoyed our winter. Great to step outside in the morning and sit by the water
Stayed 78 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice "kottage" on the bay

It was all enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like home

We had a wonderful stay. The house was spotless. I love the old world charm. The sunsets were worth every penny. We even got to watch dolphins play.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Thanks so much Lori for you and your family renting with us! Glad ya'll enjoyed your stay at the cottage! Appreciate you doing some of the laundry(towels) and leaving the cottage in nice shape! Would definitely rent to you and your family again! Take Care! Stay Healthy! Monica, Property Manager
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice but more like a camp than a cottage. The bed could have been more comfortable. There’s no space in the bathroom and the shower is extremely small. But it was spotless and the view is outstanding. I wouldn’t want to stay more than 3 nights though.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day Weekend

Great Communication with rental owner, great community, visiting Alabama led to a very relaxing weekend, water gets hot quick 👍🏼whether it’s golf, shopping, eating, walking, boating, we highly recommend this location, y’all enjoy Fairhope, I know we did!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Nicholas thanks for leaving such a nice review! The owners and myself really appreciate it! So glad you and your family enjoyed the cottage and your stay in Fairhope!!! I enjoyed talking and going over instructions with you! Hope ya'll can return and stay in the cottage again in the future! Monica, Property Manager
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ira T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property and Manager!

Manager is very personable and property is exactly as shown in the listing. Yard could have been better maintained. We have family we come and visit every year and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Melissa F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Cottage had a very musty, damp smell. We did not stay. We had reserved 2 nights. No offer of refund yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

MHS

Great location, good communication and easy checkin /out. Older charming cottage very quiet and relaxing for our 2 night stay. Mosquitos were out in the evening's so good idea to have some spray. No hot tub/spa so listing amenities may need to be updated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique experience

This was an amazing location with an at home feel. The host was amazing! It is right on water!! It was like going back in time which was a very peaceful experience. It was larger than expected. The bay was very close to the back deck. Thank you for a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cecile Clark

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Krimmel Kottage is jointly owned by family members, and until last year included our 99-year-old mother who still enjoyed her visits there. You will notice that there is a long farmer's family table on the side porch where 14 people sat 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 shallow water at the shore and on the surface and can be scooped up in nets.

Why they chose this property

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 sandcastles on the beach.
A large wrap-around screen porch was added some years later to enjoy the bay breezes as the house was not air-conditioned. 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 put a deck on the front to continue to enjoy the cool breezes and the beautiful sunsets.

What makes this property unique

Krimmel Kottage is near the old downtown Fairhope with shopping on Main street, the ice cream parlor, antiques, art galleries, and beautiful flowers. There is a wonderful concrete bike trail that will take you into downtown Fairhope.
It is convenient to Gulf Shores on the Gulf Coast and one hour from 300-year old Mobile, the original home of Mardi Gras in the US.
The breeze from offshore and the sunsets are very relaxing on the deck overlooking Mobile Bay. Listening to the waves rolling ashore gives you a calming and relaxing​ effect.

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