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Historic GrandHotelFishCamp.com Cottage on Fish River in Fairhope, AL

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Interior
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Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Fairhope, AL
  • Place, Lake Victoria
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Weeks Bay Reserve
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Fairhope Avenue
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Historic GrandHotelFishCamp.com Cottage on Fish River in Fairhope, AL

On 34 acres, This was once part of the Grand Hotel and is known as Grand Hotel Fish Camp, and can be found online at GrandHotelFishCamp.com The historic cottage is a one bedroom 1 bath and approx 1400 sq ft with a deck and patio for entertaining. Luxurious King size bed the cottage is perfect for a couple or single occupancy. Sheets are 1000 thread count. Comforter is lightweight. The cottage can accommodate an additional 2 people on a deluxe sofa bed and an additional one person on a twin bed. The cottage has one bathroom with tub and shower completely furnished with amenities including luxury towels. The home is situated up a hill away from the flood zone and The furnished boathouse is just down the hill with with outdoor furniture, city water, hot water heater, refrigerator, grills and microwave. kayaks, paddleboard, and canoes available. The surrounding property is wooded with fields. There is a porch and patio with hot tub for outdoor entertainment and a grill. Guest privileges at the Grand Hotel are available at extra cost subject to availability. Excursions aboard our Hatteras 37 are available also, subject to availability and extra cost.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Approval granted with permission
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Additional accommodations onsite @BelleShain.com
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Owners operate as an event venue. All events MUST be permitted with a contract. No reasonable requests denied. Property is a non smoking property.
Just because we host or allow events does not mean this is a party house. Owners live on far side of the 34 acres. There is a common driveway.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Approval granted with permission
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Fairhope

Located in Fairhope, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Quail Creek Golf Course and Lakewood Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Punta Clara Candy Kitchen and Fairhope Avenue. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mike Ford Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex.
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Fairhope, AL

What's nearby

  • Lake Victoria - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Quail Creek Golf Course - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Weeks Bay Reserve - 13 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Fairhope Avenue - 16 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Fairhope Municipal Pier - 18 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Porch - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Spuds - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tammy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jesses Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic GrandHotelFishCamp.com Cottage on Fish River in Fairhope, AL pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic GrandHotelFishCamp.com Cottage on Fish River in Fairhope, AL ?

As of 22 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic GrandHotelFishCamp.com Cottage on Fish River in Fairhope, AL on 9 Jul, 2026 start from S$171, 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 Historic GrandHotelFishCamp.com Cottage on Fish River in Fairhope, AL ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic GrandHotelFishCamp.com Cottage on Fish River in Fairhope, AL ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic GrandHotelFishCamp.com Cottage on Fish River in Fairhope, AL ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Historic GrandHotelFishCamp.com Cottage on Fish River in Fairhope, AL located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Victoria, Quail Creek Golf Course and Punta Clara Candy Kitchen. Weeks Bay Reserve and Lakewood Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

LORI C.

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

Beautiful

We had an amazing stay. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trey C.

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

Memorial Day get away

Property was as listed, enjoyed fishing from the boathouse dock and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2025
Thanks James, It was a pleasure to meet you and we hope to see you again.
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10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

Historic cabin

Great host and the property was beautiful and perfect fornus with our Jack Russell.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sessie M.

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

Paradise

We enjoyed the rustic adventure, privacy and accommodations! The pet friendly policy and fenced area made it perfect for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was very accommodating to our schedule. Loved the area. Pier needs some work. Rotten boards, steps, and chairs. Grass needed cut. But overall will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great quick getaway to celebrate our anniversary. It had so many interesting pictures and decor, it was fun to just walk around and look at everything. The bed was extremely comfortable. The shower was good. My only complaint is that we were looking forward to using the hot tub, but apparently there was a recent issue with it and it hadn't been repaired yet. It happens though, so we understood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Grand Hotel Historic fish camp!

We loved this place, thank you Frank, Thanks for bringing Kevin back to the cabin! Not how I thought we would meet up but leave it to Kevin to search out and find some where else to be. He was very comfortable and enjoyed the cabine as well. I love the privacy, the sound of dogs in the background, the boat dock, all of it!! I got all of my Thanksgiving dishes made over the few days we were there and couldn't have enjoyed my time anymore. I look forward to going back and checking the entire 34 acres out! Happy Holidays!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, comfortable beds and a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by Frank & Jamie Leatherbury

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This cottage is the Historic Fish Camp. Purchased in 1939 along with the Grand Hotel, the cottage has operated as the office, entertainment venue, horse racing and retriever field trials center and strategic planning center for many a card game or fishing adventure. While it has been modernized we have tried to decorate according to its history with a look and feel of 40's - 60's photos and memorabilia. The home is equipped with an office desk, internet, DirectTV, breakfast room, washer and dryer. The outdoor deck overlooks the field leading down to the river and boathouse. There is a patio for entertaining and a hot tub for relaxing.

The cottage sits just up the hill from Fish River and the boathouse. Kayaks, Canoes, and Paddleboards are available at no extra fee. The boat house serves the property but is most often quite private. The owners have another boat house nearby that they use. The boathouse is equipped with a grill , sink, refrigerator, microwave and television.

The property is dog friendly in honor of the history of National Retriever champions that have lived and played here. If you are more interested in opportunities to play with your dog you may find that info at BelleShain.com
All dogs are required to be registered through Belle Shain with current vaccination records.



Why they chose this property

We have been here for a long time because of the protected water access to the bay and Gulf of Mexico

What makes this property unique

In addition to being the Fish Camp for the Grand Hotel the property has two other historical events.
The property was encamped by General Canby of the Union army enroute to the battle of Blakeley, the last battle of the Civil War.
The property is the site of the historic Wingender Pottery. We have found various whole jugs from this pottery dating back into the late 1700's to early 1800's. The University of South Alabama Archeology department has visited and explored the site notably led by Bonnie L. Gums who published Made of Alabama Clay: Historic Potteries on Mobile Bay.

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