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Kottage on Mobile Bay in Fairhope/Point Clear, Alabama
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9.4 out of 10
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7900 sq ft
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Explore the area
Fairhope, AL
- Mobile Bay1 min walk
- Fairhope Avenue16 min drive
- Fairhope Municipal Pier17 min drive
- Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)65 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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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Fairhope
Located in Fairhope, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mobile Bay and Weeks Bay Reserve, while Fairhope Museum of History and Eastern Shore Art Center are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mike Ford Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Fairhope, AL
What's nearby
- Mobile Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Weeks Bay Reserve - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
- Magnolia Beach - 15 min drive - 13.9 km
- Fairhope Avenue - 16 min drive - 18.8 km
- Fairhope Municipal Pier - 17 min drive - 14.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dragonfly Food Bar - 11 min drive
- Cozumel Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
- Delta Grocery Restaurant and Bar - 3 min drive
- Gambino's Italian Grill - 12 min drive
- Wash House Restaurant - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Cecile Clark
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.
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.
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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