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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

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Air conditioning
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space

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Fairhope, AL

Weeks Bay Reserve
‪9 min drive‬
Foley Sportsplex
‪20 min drive‬
Magnolia Beach
‪23 min drive‬
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Start the day perched from a vantage that can yield a spectacular sunrise. If you are lucky, a school of bottle-nose porpoises will pass just off the end of the pier. A place where brown pelicans and seagulls dive for fish and wild ducks glide just out of reach into perfect landings in the small canal that runs alongside the house. Equip yourself with a rod and enjoy some of the best fishing around, or head out with your favorite book as the tide gently laps at the foot of the pilings of the pier. Weeks bay is a treasure of undiscovered natural beauty. The cozy little cabin comes equipped with three bedrooms, two baths and all the amenities needed for good living, including a washer, and dryer. The cabin sleeps up to 7. Strategically located, headquarters is just 15 minutes from downtown Fairhope where you can enjoy shopping the quaint little boutiques; or drive forty minutes south to sun on the beautiful white sands of Gulf Shores. Between excursions on the rivers that feed the small bay, you can tie the boat at the end of the pier; or dock alongside the house in the small channel depending on the tides. For dinner, you can cook fresh seafood ( caught or bought) in the full kitchen, or try one of the many restaurants in whatever direction you happen to drive. Then get up the next day and start all over again. We have baby and toddler items (pack n play, high chair, and toys) available.

Property manager

Tawnya Groomes

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Really depends on the size, age, breed of the pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only Please

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Fairhope

Located in Fairhope, this cottage is on the waterfront. Marietta Johnson Museum and Fairhope Museum of History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Quail Creek Golf Course and Lakewood Golf Club. The Park at OWA and Billy's Seafood are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fairhope, AL

What's nearby

Weeks Bay Reserve - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
Foley Sportsplex - 20 min drive - 19.2 km
Magnolia Beach - 23 min drive - 19.9 km
Fairhope Municipal Pier - 23 min drive - 21.0 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 49 min drive - 42.1 km

Getting around

Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Big Daddy's Grill - ‬20 min drive
‪Jesses Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪Saraceno's Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪Biscuit King's Fun Barn - ‬12 min drive
‪Lucky Horseshoe Saloon - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This inviting outdoor living space is an extension of the home, pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This inviting outdoor living space is an extension of the home,?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This inviting outdoor living space is an extension of the home,?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is This inviting outdoor living space is an extension of the home, located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Bon Secour Bay and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mobile Bay and Weeks Bay Reserve. Punta Clara Candy Kitchen and Quail Creek Golf Course are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

O T E.

18 Mar, 2025

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

Rustic cottage on the water

We came to Fairhope for a family event during arts and crafts so there was lots to do but by far our favorite was when we just hung out at the house visiting and watching the water. Pelicans, dolphin's, wildlife and sunsets were delightful. Don’t expect high end amenities, but it has everything you need for a great week. Beds were comfortable and the furniture was comfy. The shower pressure was wonderful. Rustic comfortable

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

22 Oct, 2024

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

A hidden gem

Quiet and out of the way, while still being convenient to downtown Fairhope, Foley, Pensacola, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and more. Would definitely book again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

29 Aug, 2024

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Totally peaceful!

Enjoyed the early mornings watching the dolphins in the bay

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

16 Sept, 2024

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Beautiful view, sweet roomy cabin, lots of wildlife, PERFECT

This precious cabin had so much room! Plenty of room for the family to have a dance competition, and seating for movie watching. The yard was large and flat. Fish and wildlife all around! And the sunrise view was the icing on the cake. It was our favorite weekend getaway to date!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi U.

29 Jul, 2023

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

Nice relaxing stay

Great location on a quiet bay

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leona P.

19 Jun, 2023

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Great place to stay

Great place to stay. My husband loved the different species of fish, he was able to catch.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karen H.

25 Jul, 2024

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Quiet weekend

Location on the water is great. We were able to catch some fish just sitting on the dock. There is a bait store close by. Short drive to visit downtown Fairhope, Magnolia Springs, & Point Clear with some great restaurants..Sunset Pointe, Big Daddy’s, Panini Pete’s. It certainly could use a little love & renovating. I’d call it a fishing camp.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ricky k.

3 Apr, 2022

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

Great place for a getaway

We had a good time! Great fishing trip...would recommend it to checkout!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrell W.

17 Jul, 2023

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

Great Location

Enjoyed the cottage and the quiet location on the bay. It was really neat to see dolphins swim past the pier. Close to ocean, shopping, restauranrs and entertainment.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

11 Aug, 2024

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

Cozy waterfront cabin

This place was the perfect getaway. Secluded location, but close to several towns with activities ranging from beaches, shopping and wildlife encounters. Everything you could need to cook, clean and entertain your family. My 15 year old was fishing from sunrise to the wee hours of the morning. He caught blue crab, red fish, and a sting ray. Myself and baby enjoyed the provided toys and chasing eachother in the yard. It was nice not having to pack the extras for the baby. Definitely recommend a stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

10 Jul, 2022

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Great place for the family

This was an amazing little cottage the Sunrises and the sunsets were gorgeous we fished we hung out watching the wildlife and boats passing by will definitely be back probably with our boat next time also Fairhope is a great little town with plenty to do Our Dog loved the view as well and was just as happy to be there as we were

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

14 Jun, 2023

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Hidden Gem

Very quite and peaceful and a beautiful view

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carey C.

9 Mar, 2022

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The best time!

We had the absolute best time staying here! We spent the majority of our stay just out on the dock fishing and crabbing! The house was perfect for a comfortable at home feel! This has by far been our family's favorite vacation and we can't wait to return!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

3 Mar, 2023

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

Sunrise Cottage

Great views, peaceful, somewhat secluded. Loved walking the pier and sitting on the dock. Glad we were able to bring our dogs. Found plenty to do in nearby towns and even traveled to Mobile. Would stay again!

Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Christina B., Big Cabin, Oklahoma

20 Sept, 2023

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Gorgeous views!

We enjoyed our stay in Sunrise cottage. It had everything we needed to make everyone comfy. We saw dolphins playing every morning. A gator liked to make a daily appearance daily

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

herman t.

26 Aug, 2019

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Paradise

Nice cottage

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Otis M.

19 Oct, 2022

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Beautiful Sunrise

Quite and out of the rush of people and traffic

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

27 Jun, 2022

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Perfect place for us

We absolutely loved staying here as it met all of our needs. We loved being able to keep our bat at the dock. Convenient location for the baseball tournament for my son. We will be returning asap for some peace and relaxation

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

29 Oct, 2019

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So much fun!

We thoroughly enjoyed spending our fall break in Fairhope! We were able to spend some time at the beach, do a little shopping, and just relax at the house and do some fishing! The views were amazing, morning and night! We also loved seeing the dolphins and other wildlife! Can’t wait to visit again!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brad S., Alpharetta

6 Jul, 2017

A great place to relax on weeks bay with beautiful sunrises.

We have stayed at this cottage many times and always enjoy sitting out on the dock and enjoying the natural beauty of weeks bay. There is great water pressure in the showers, and the house has seen some good improvements over the years. We always enjoy staying at this funky little cottage,we take our boat and keep it tied up at the dock the whole week .

Stayed 10 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Lisa A.

21 Oct, 2023

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Perfect Location

Secluded and private! House is well appointed, although the master bed needs to be replaced (quite uncomfortable). There was an infestation of gnats, and the owner personally came to exterminate. Very friendly! It's not a flashy place but we had no problems and totally enjoyed it. It was perfect for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carey C.

11 Jan, 2023

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So peaceful!

We had a great week! We stayed August of 2020 and loved it so wanted to come back and see how it was during another season. It was low tide for the water so fishing and crabbing off the dock wasn't great, but that led us to go out and explore more of Alabama. We found so many beautiful and neat nature spots with water all within 1/2 hour from the place. It was another great stay and we can't wait to return!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

21 Jan, 2021

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Christmas on Weeks Bay at Sunrise Cottage

We stayed for 13 days during Christmas and New Years. Plenty of fishing. Enough to have a fish fry before we left and plenty to freeze to take home. Weather was perfect until the day before we left, when rain moved in. The SUNRISES are AMAZING. Glad we found this property we plan on staying again. Thank You.

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B., Katy, TX

28 Jun, 2012

Fun, family time

We visited Sunrise Cottage this week. Having lived in the area, and back to visit friends and family, we knew what we were looking for in a cottage. We found this cottage to be a very nice, renovated old bay house. It is exactly what we were looking for. Great location! Convenient to Fairhope. Great fishing and pier to sun on. Beds were comfy. Very quaint and cozy. Take water shoes w you for getting in the bay. If you are interested in a quiet, laid back vacation this is the place for it. Our Boxer loved it too! We will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Tricia T.

27 Jun, 2023

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Entire Family Vacation

Sunrise Cottage was the perfect place for my husband, myself, my children and their spouses and our grandson. It was so relaxing. The pier and crab traps gave my family an experience that we don't have in our Midwestern lives. The Cottage is at the right location, a half hour from the Gulf Coast and close to many other locations that are worthy of visiting. While there we had a terrible storm (12 inches of rain and tornadoes). There was some damage outside of the Cottage. We contacted the host and they were great. If we return to this area, we would love to stay at Sunrise Cottage again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tawnya Groomes

We only get to use the cottage a few weeks of the year due to our busy schedule. The only noise you will hear are the birds ,boats and breeze. This is a perfect retreat to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the bay and the stunning sunrises.

Why they chose this property

Fishing and boating are awesome. Sunsets cannot be beat. The area is fantastic and so beautiful. A short drive takes you to the beautiful Grand Hotel at Point Clear one of the oldest hotels in the South where you can enjoy afternoon tea or spend a day at the luxurious spa.

What makes this property unique

Private Pier! This cottage offers dolphin, pelican watching. Bring your boat or Jet Ski and make use of the public boat launch just 3 miles away from the property. This is a small bay cottage ideal for family vacations or a peaceful retreat for friends.