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Papa's Country Cottage in Fairhope

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A water park with a large water slide and multiple water features.
A park with trees, grassy areas, and people sitting and walking.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, a coffee maker, a kettle, and a stove.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser with drawers, a mirror, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a small chest of drawers.
A metal shelf unit with a potted plant, a decorative plate, a towel, a mirror, a bowl, a basket with tissues, and a box of tissues.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Fairhope, AL
  • Place, Mobile Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Weeks Bay Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Fairhope Avenue
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Laundry Room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Papa's Country Cottage in Fairhope

A modest 3 bedroom brick home built with Papa in mind. The house is completely accessible, including wide doorways, no carpet and bathroom railings. Queen sized beds in two bedrooms. The third bedroom has been made in to a large laundry room but has a hotel style rollaway bed available for use.
The home has one full bathroom with an accessible shower. The kitchen has all major appliances including a dishwasher. There is a nice big yard but it is not fenced in.

We are 8 miles from downtown Fairhope and closer to lots of wonderful restaurants.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Advise if you are bringing a pet. $50 fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside only.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 664425vb
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Fairhope

Located in Fairhope, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Eastern Shore Art Center and Hot Wheels Skate Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Fairhope, AL

What's nearby

  • Mobile Bay - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Weeks Bay Reserve - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Bon Secour Bay - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Quail Creek Golf Course - 10 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Fairhope Avenue - 10 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Spuds - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kingfisher - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Saraceno's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪BILL-E’s - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Papa's Country Cottage in Fairhope pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Papa's Country Cottage in Fairhope?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Papa's Country Cottage in Fairhope?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Papa's Country Cottage in Fairhope?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Papa's Country Cottage in Fairhope located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mobile Bay and within 6 miles (10 km) of Weeks Bay Reserve and Bon Secour Bay. Punta Clara Candy Kitchen and Quail Creek Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful "oasis"! Excellent host! Would not hesitate to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2026
I am so very happy Sarah and her husband choose our cottage. It was so perfect meeting them. They were perfect guests. I would love having them come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2025
I very much enjoyed meeting and having Tonia and family stay at my cottage. I look forward to them coming back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little home

Great place to stay, very clean, had a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
It was so nice meeting Alston and his family. They were great guest. I look forward to them coming again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was the sweetest, kindest lady. We felt right at home from the first minute we arrived. Our host greeted us and showed us around. She made us feel so very welcomed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2025
I loved meeting the Owens. They were perfect guests.They are like family now. They left everything clean and neat. I would love to have them stay again. Mary Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary Jean has thought of everything a person might need and has it available. She is a wonderful hostess.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2025
Charles was an excellent tennant. Everything was left very neat and orderly and clean. It was excellent meeting him and his fur babies. I hope he can back to our cottage again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing time

Our stay was like being at home, the house is beautiful and was very clean. We look forward to another stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2022
We are so happy you had a nice stay. We love for you to feel at home. We feel like our guest are family now. We do hope you can visit us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Papa‘s place

It’s a great place for Papa and grandkids to hang out together
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan, 2022
We are so happy you had a chance to spend time with your grandchildren. We enjoyed meeting you and your grandchildren. We hope you can come back again. Thank you for staying.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Return guests

Wonderful as it was when we stayed previously. Home away from home. Wish we could stay forever.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2023
We loved having Kellie visit us again. They are perfect guests. We would love to have them back anytime. We feel like they are family now. Mary Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Very nice house and the owners were great. Thanks for a great visit
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2022
Thank you so much for the nice review. We loved having you all and would love for you to come again. Blessings, Mary Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Fairhope experience

Mary Jean just the Sweetest Person Great place to stay quiet comfortable very clean. One of the highlights of our trip
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2023
I really enjoyed meeting you and Stephanie and having you stay at my papa’s cottage. I thank you so much for leaving everything perfect. I would love to have you all stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome spot!

We had a wonderful time here! Mary Jean and her husband were so kind and helpful. The house was well stocked and they even provided some great treats and sodas for us to enjoy. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Baldwin County

Very enjoyable stay in beautiful and historic Alabama,visiting friends and great places.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this homey cottage. The owners are the definition of true southern hospitality. Our stay was fabulous and the cottage was much nicer in person than the photos capture. We look forward to staying here again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2022
Becky, We loved having you all stay at our cottage. You were perfect guests just like family. Everything was left perfect and would love having you come stay again, Blessings Mary jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

peaceful haven

Immaculately clean and the owners go far above and beyond by providing snacks and fully stocked kitchen and bathroom. I would give this peaceful haven 10 stars if I could
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2022
We really enjoyed meeting you both and We thank you so much for visiting our cottage and leaving everything so nice and clean. . We hope you can come again. Blessings, Mary Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean and laid back

Fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2022
Bobby and his friend were perfect guest. We really enjoyed meeting them Everything was left perfect. We would love to have them come again. I was anxious to here if they caught any fish. Blessings, Mary Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mary Jean is the nicest lady.

This place is excellent! Very quiet, clean, and the owner is ine special lady. God Bless her. We would be willing to come back and stay at Papa's Cottage. Thanks for every goodie she left for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2023
I really enjoyed meeting Anthony and Marie and Buddy. They were perfect guest. They left everything immaculately clean. I feel like they are a part of my family and I would love to have them stay again. Blessings to both f you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

The house was spotless and the hosts went above and beyond. The house was decorated for the 4th, and other special touches included cookies upon our arrival, and orange juice, breakfast bread, and everything needed for morning coffee. Mary Ann and George are what we folks in the South call “good people.” Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2022
We loved having Becky and family visit. They were perfect guest. The house was spotless when they left. We would love to have them visit again. Blessings, Mary Jean
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Loved working with Mary, she and her husband where a breath of fresh air, we loved the snacks she left with some fresh flowers And the history of the home! We will be back, loved being close enough to everything and yet far enough away to not have to deal with traffic,
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay:)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Feels like Home

We had a another nice vacation in Alabama at Papas Country Cottage in Fairhope. This was our second stay at Papas Cottage. We enjoy the quiet country atmosphere. The cottage is stocked with everything that you might need. Mary Jean and George are a pleasure to visit with and always take care of any needs you might have to make your visit more enjoyable. Hope to stay there again on our next trip to FairhopeBob & Nancy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much:) Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Papa’s Cottage is a quiet peaceful home.

Mary makes you very comfortable, they always make you feel welcome, they meet you and make sure your arrival is pleasant. They have breakfast bread, butter, coffee and cream also juice. This is so nice as we had a long drive so not having to search for these things the first morning is very appreciated.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
We were so happy to see you all again. We are glad you enjoyed the breakfast treats. We hope you can come visit our Papa’s cottage again. Blessings, Mary Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love Papa's Place!

Having stayed here for years, we were concerned that the damage from the hurricane last year would change the atmosphere at the home. We were pleasantly surprised to find that, other than missing a few trees, nothing has changed at all. Mr. George and Mrs. Mary Jean are the perfect hosts! From the goodies left in the fridge and on the table to the consistency and cleanliness of the home, this is the perfect place for our small family to visit nearby family. We love coming here every time!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2021
We loved having you all visit and look forward to next year. You always leave every thing clean and in good shape. We feel like you are a part of our family now. Thank you so much for your visit. Blessings, Mary Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, comfy and relaxing

We really enjoyed our stay at PaPa's Cottage. Meeting the owners was an added bonus! They were very helpful and a pleasure to talk with. We were in town for a family reunion, and this cottage worked out perfectly. It was wonderful to have a place close by to come back to and chill after visiting friends and family. The cottage was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The queen size bed slept very well too!! The next time we head to town, we will check to see if PaPa's cottage is available before looking anywhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Papa’s cottage. It was so great meeting you and Mary. We do hope you can come back again. We would love to have you visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mary is a sweetheart!

Mary was great to work with and everything about our stay was great. She met us at the property to help us get settled and had already put a few goodies in the fridge for us. We were hired to play for the city of Mobile's pre-fireworks show and put some other gigs together around the Fairhope area. Mary showed up at our final show of the trip! What a sweet lady.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2023
Ted and his group the Thousandaires, were very special guests. They were just like family and I feel like they are family now. They left everything in perfect condition. My friend and I very much enjoyed listening to their music. They were great. I would love for them to come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Papas Cottage

Ms Mary and Mr George we’re extremely wonderful people, they made sure we were comfortable, they had coffee, creamer, breakfast bread, some cold sodas and water also orange juice in the cottage so we didn’t have to go back out a four 13 hour drive. Ms Mary had a fresh bouquet of flowers with a Mother’s Day balloon waiting to greet me! They are the nicest people, I hope we have the pleasure of seeing them again.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2021
We loved having Pam and husband stay at our cottage. They were very special guests. We look forward to having them back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A nice place to stay

The host is truly one of the kindest people I have ever met. She was so sweet and helpful. She cares about people.. The home is very clean and very well stocked with attention given to every detail. My dog loved to play in the large yard. The property leaves nothing to be desired. My wife, son, dog and I had a great time. You will too if you book this home.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2023
I loved having Benjamin and family stay at my cottage. They were perfect guests. They left everything clean and just like it was before they came. They were also very helpful. I would love to have them stay again.

About the host

Hosted by George Havranek

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I love to volunteer at the hospital and meet new people. My interests also include gardening, cooking and feeding my friends. I have been happily married to George more years than I can count. We enjoy our rescue dogs and taking care of our home.

Why they chose this property

This property was built for Papa in 2000. It is adjacent to our property and perfectly laid out for Papa and now updated for you!

What makes this property unique

Home is completely accessible and close to downtown Fairhope.
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