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Nina's Cottage - aka Grandma's House of Silverhill

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Grandma's House front entry
sitting area
country kitchen
Country Chic

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Silverhill, AL
  • Fairhope Avenue
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Fairhope Municipal Pier
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Magnolia Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Naval Outlying Field Barin (NHX)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Nina's Cottage - aka Grandma's House of Silverhill

In these COVID-19 times, we want you to know that we are taking cleaning and changeovers very seriously.
We are cleaning deep, that has always been our standard.
Enjoy contactless check-in and relax in Nina's country kitchen or sit on the porch and bask in the pine tree fabulousness :)

Nina's Cottage is a quaint farmhouse that my Czech grandmother lived in when they came to Alabama in the 1920's to farm. It has a country feel with a big front porch and lots of comfortable living. This unique farmhouse is a throw-back to an earlier time. The house has recently undergone an extensive renovation. New drywall, updated cabinets, new windows and doors and so much more. Your personal home including a living room, huge open eat-in country kitchen, 2 bedrooms with queen beds, large bathroom, laundry and enclosed back porch. The front porch is spacious and perfect for relaxing. A rural experience minutes away from downtown Fairhope. Groceries, gasoline, pharmacies, hospitals are even closer.

Property manager

Barbara Sharp
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Do not have special equipment
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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
ONLY outside.
Septic tank is sensitive so, ONLY use a ​septic approved tissue. DO NOT FLUSH ANYTHING ELSE.
Do not enter old farm buildings. They are old and have weakened structures.
No candles!

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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 Mike Ford Tennis Center. De-Cuba and Hot Wheels Skate Center are also worth visiting. Power boating, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Silverhill, AL

What's nearby

  • Fairhope Avenue - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Fairhope Municipal Pier - 16 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Magnolia Beach - 17 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Weeks Bay Reserve - 18 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Foley Sportsplex - 24 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pedro's Taco & Tequila Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Porch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Acadiana - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nina's Cottage - aka Grandma's House of Silverhill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nina's Cottage - aka Grandma's House of Silverhill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nina's Cottage - aka Grandma's House of Silverhill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nina's Cottage - aka Grandma's House of Silverhill located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lake Victoria and within 6 miles (10 km) of Silverhill Oscar Johnson Park and Quail Creek Golf Course. J. W. Clark Softball Complex and Garrett Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

valina w.

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

quick business trip

Our 3 piece band needed a place to stay that fit the budget allowed by the job for which we were booked. This little place was perfect. And the porch was great for relaxing from the noise of performing. We hope to get to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy J.

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

Restful and great host

My wife enjoyed her time there and her interactions with the host. It was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel W.

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

Fairhope Visit

Great place. We will still there again next time we visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

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

Perfect cottage

Great place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya S.

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

Amazing Accommodations

The host was extremely responsive and was able to accommodate our early check in requests. We were traveling for soccer and she not only made arrangements for early check in but also land treats awaits our children. The joys was impeccably clean and SO cozy. I loved reading about the history of the home! We will definitely be coming back any time we have soccer tournaments nearby. .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Loved our stay

Due to weather issues we spent more time at the house then planned but it was perfect for my little family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

More than expected!

Ms. Barbara was amazing. We arrived late, but easily found it with a sign posted by the road. She even left the lights on for us! Charming place! We'll stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adabelle C.

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

Beautiful Time Capsule

Well preserved and peaceful home. Very clean, cozy and has everything we needed for the stay. Beds are comfortable and the decor is nicely thought out. A lot of fun books to read. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delane H.

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

Beautiful place!

Absolutely loved staying here! So clean and gorh
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

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

Summer trip

Our family loved our stay here. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Barb T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Alabama vaca

Homestead cottage that was redone into an adorable fully renovated 2 bedroom one very large bathroom full kitchen and living room! Loved the old refinished hard wood floors and the beautiful tile flooring in the kitchen and bathroom. Had all the comforts of home!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT S., Montgomery

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

Quiet getaway

Very nice clean and quiet getaway spot that’s far enough but not too far from Foley/Gulf Shores/Orange Beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

M.S. P.

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

Clean and cozy cottage in the pines

This is one of the cutest, coziest homes i've had the pleasure of spending time in. Nina's cottege is surrounded by pines, so that first breath when you walk out on the porch in the morning is full of freshness. It charges you up the day ahead. The home is very clean and absolutely charming, from the front porch to the dishes. My 4year old did not want to leave! Special thanks to the host for excellent communication before and during our visit and for the snacks! We will be certain to come back here in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda J.

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

We feel so lucky!

The weather was beautiful, the home adorable, and Mrs. Barbara is an amazing lady! We could not have relaxed more or been so well located for everything we wanted to see and do. Our family thanks you from the bottom of our hearts!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eva K.

Perfect family holiday retreat

Our family booked Grandma's House for our annual Christmas visit to Fairhope. We couldn't have had a better experience. Barbara's hospitality is such a gift, and the home itself was absolutely perfect for our stay. Having laundry accessibility is an added bonus. We will be staying here again and again for future visits to Fairhope.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alyson V., Minneapolis, MN

Excellent stay. I would return any time!

Hostess was very gracious. The property was very clean, organized with extras that were very welcoming (snacks, laundry detergent, wine, etc). It was comfortable and private. Just as described and perfect for our event in Fairhope.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Damon F., Valparaiso Fl

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

Excellent stay

We were only there for one night but it was everything we were looking for. Cozy comfortable place to relax and get ready for our disc golf tournament. Was within 10 minute drive to both courses. Will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

billy r.

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

Wonderful! Pristine! Very well supplied!

Cute little cottage that we could have easily lived in. It would easily house two couples. The beds were super comfy and the sheets, pillows and towels were top notch. The bathroom was large and had plenty of drawers to use. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Peaceful Retreat: A VRBO Gem

Selecting this cottage for our family was a fantastic decision. It offered a peaceful environment, and the peanut farm in the background was fascinating. The property was adorned with beautiful flowers & many trees and the host was exceptionally gracious and accommodating. We would happily choose to stay here again. Undoubtedly, this has been the best VRBO stay I've experienced so far!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Adorable country cottage

The cottage is in a quiet neighborhood with plenty of parking and the check in process was great since I got in late. Barbara was so sweet! She went and turned on lights in the cottage for me so I wasn’t walking into a dark strange place. The cottage is as advertised and has everything thing you need. I would recommend this cute cottage to anyone looking for a quite off the beaten path accommodation.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Susan K.

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

Charming historic cottage but smell of cigarettes put a damper on things for me

This is a cute cottage a little ways out of town from Fairhope. Very peaceful country setting. I was greeted by our sweet host as I pulled in the driveway. Very clean and accommodating cottage with washer and dryer and front and back porch. Extra touches like seasonal decor and snacks and water bottles. My only complaint was that it smells like cigarette smoke throughout and given that I have a chronic cough this was very disappointing for me. I am not sure if a previous guest had smoked in the home or what. I aired things out by opening the front door which helped but if you are sensitive to smoke /cigarettes you need to consider this.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Cute little piece of history

We needed a place to stop and still feel distanced from everyone, but close by amenities. We stopped in our our driveway back from Florida to Texas. Restaurants were 12 minutes away, but we were in the country… we loved it. 2 bedroom house and everything was as described. We even got little extra snacks, super helpful to hold the kids off when we stayed. Beds were comfy and everything was clean and well kept. Hosts were responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Great place to stay!

Very charming home. Mrs. Sharp was in contact with us immediately insuring we knew how to get there and once we did we were amazed! Very well kept home in the country and very private. We arrived to complimentary coffee with all the trimmings, chocolate and wine. The home was warm and cozy and we had everything we needed as well as our furry kids. Very close to downtown and the grocery store. We grew up in Fairhope and this was one of the best places we have stayed. Just excellent! We will be back to stay again, and thank you Mr. and Mrs. Sharp for all your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H., Long Beach, MS

Quaint & peaceful property perfect for a quiet getaway

This place is so charming, and it makes for such a relaxing stay. The area is rural and quiet, but is easily accessible to Fairhope or Robertsdale (each are about 10 minutes away). Barbara is the perfect hostess. She is accommodating and friendly, and she keeps her cottage immaculate! We had everything we needed for our stay, and the place was spotless even though she had another group check out earlier in the day. It was also so nice to be able to bring our Golden Retriever with us - he really enjoyed wandering around the huge lot. All the amenities here were just right. From the comfy beds, to the large well-equipped kitchen and bathroom, the lovely furnishings, everything was made for a comfortable and relaxing stay. We hope to be able to come back again any time we travel to the area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Sharp

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We are an active retired couple with 4 children and 9 grandchildren that keep us busy! Grandma's (Babicka's) House is an authentic farmhouse.

Why they chose this property

Nice country atmosphere but close to groceries, shopping, medical, etc.

What makes this property unique

Staying in your own single family dwelling while vacationing is so much nicer than staying in a hotel;) Come check-out our southern hospitality!

Languages:

English

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