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“Meet Me in Fairhope”-Walk to bay and beach in the heart of Fairhope!

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View of front of home-screened porches are one of the best features of our home.
Front of home inside of fenced yard with lush landscaping.
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Property grounds
View from the private driveway

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Fairhope, AL
  • Place, Magnolia Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fairhope Avenue
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Fairhope Municipal Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

“Meet Me in Fairhope”-Walk to bay and beach in the heart of Fairhope!

"Meet Me in Fairhope" Cottage is an expansive 3 bedroom 1.5 bath traditional Fairhope Coastal Cottage, ideally situated in the downtown heart of the Fruit and Nut District. Dating to 1955, this inviting renovated home features delightful screened porches on both the front and back, adding to the overall space and comfort. Embracing the fusion of coastal farmhouse and eclectic design elements this cottage stands as a truly charming and unique residence.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Party will be responsible for any damages incurred by anyone in travel party.
Additional guests (above 5) allowed at the owner’s discretion and must be in writing. Additional fees apply.
No fires or candles allowed

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Fairhope

Located in Fairhope, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mobile Bay and Village Point Park Preserve, while Fairhope Museum of History and Marietta Johnson Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Eastern Shore Art Center, or check out an event or a game at Mike Ford Tennis Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Fairhope, AL

What's nearby

  • Magnolia Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fairhope Avenue - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fairhope Municipal Pier - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fairhope Museum of History - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Marietta Johnson Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kingfisher - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Blind Tiger - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sandra's Place - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Gambino's Italian Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McSharry's Irish Pub - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Meet Me in Fairhope”-Walk to bay and beach in the heart of Fairhope! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at “Meet Me in Fairhope”-Walk to bay and beach in the heart of Fairhope!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at “Meet Me in Fairhope”-Walk to bay and beach in the heart of Fairhope!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Meet Me in Fairhope”-Walk to bay and beach in the heart of Fairhope!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “Meet Me in Fairhope”-Walk to bay and beach in the heart of Fairhope! located?

This family-friendly Fairhope cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Magnolia Beach and Fairhope Avenue. Mobile Bay is steps away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Charles D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in a charming town
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with plenty of room. The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked. And the whole house was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a cute cottage, plenty of room, well stocked, nice linens, clean and close proximity to all Fairhope has to offer. Enjoyed sitting in the screened porch listening to the birds and drinking coffee. Afternoons on the front porch with a glass of wine to settle down from a busy day. Will definitely recommend to friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2026
Thank you so much, Carly! We enjoyed having you and your group and hope you will come back soon! Thank you, Betsy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent. Good communication on check in. Great location!
Brought a little Christmas with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 December 2025
We enjoyed having your family! Happy New Year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Very cozy and comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for being such a great host.Our team enjoyed their stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you for being kind and considerate guests! We hope you will stay with us again on future visits! Betsy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect cottage for a girls weekend. Everything was perfect. Great beds, great space, very clean. Betsy was the perfect host she made sure everything was perfect for our stay. We would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny E.

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

Charming Fairhope Home

Wonderful location! Cozy cottage with everything you need for a getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 February 2025
Thank you, Jenny! It was great to have you stay with us. We hope you will return soon. Betsy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about this house. The check in was super convenient. The front porch and back porch areas were so comfy and a great place for our family to relax after a long day of traveling. We will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Jessica, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We loved having you all. I hope ya’ll are having a wonderful trip. Please come again anytime. Betsy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

billy k.

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

Guys weekend

Great house & location! Owner was easy to work with. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joette r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is very respnsive and attentive. there are 3 kinds of coffee makers there, PLUS for there are pods ready for you to use. Pantry spices are readily available which makes it so very nice to not have to do a grocery haul of everything to be able to stay comfortably. Furniture is comfortable and a lot of it if you have a large group. backyard is a good size. parking is easy and beds are comfortable. Easy location to walk to downtown or the bay. highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2026
Joette! We are so thankful to have had you all stay! Thank you for being wonderful guests! Warmly, Betsy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Ideal place

We enjoyed the house, the neighborhood, and the perfect weather. Couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was quick to respond to questions. Directions were clear. Necessities were well stocked. House was clean with plenty of space to sit and relax. Proximity to the bay and everything in downtown fairhope was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

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

Wonderful Fairhope cottage

the house is in a great location close to the bay and downtown. we rented a golf cart and enjoyed easy parking and did lots of exploring. Wonderful front and back porches. Great communication with owner
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great vacation home

We had a great time. The house is comfortable and clean. The owner, Betsy, is so responsive and a great help.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2023
Tonja and Robert, Thank you for being fantastic guests! I very much appreciate the manner you both communicated and kept the home as it were your own. I hope you will come visit again soon! Thank you, again! Betsy McDowell
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzie H.

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

Anderson Art Festival

The property was immaculate and beautifully decorated and very comfortable! The neighborhood was great and we very felt safe!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2024
Thank you Suzie! I hope you will return and stay with us again soon. Betsy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn U.

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

Betsy was a wonderful host… we had a great experience and comfortable stay. The house was charming!

Fabulous location, charming home with everything we needed. Host was very attentive and accommodating! Great place to spend a girls weekend for 3 adults. Everything was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
It was our great joy to host you and your guests! Thank you for being wonderful guests and we hope you will come back soon! Thank you again! Betsy McDowell
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Graduation

Enjoyed our stay….
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara W.

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

It was nice

Every thing was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2023
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyd D.

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

Fairhope time with family

The place was incredible. We absolutely loved sitting on the front porch and watching the birds and squirrels. The contact with the property manager was so easy and she responded quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2024
Thank you, Cyd for being thoughtful guests. We welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn S.

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

Family Getaway

We had a wonderful family getaway for a long weekend at this property. We had so much space for the 5 of us. Beautifully decorated and everything you need in a rental. Our kids didn’t want to leave the house on our last day. We look forward to coming back to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
Thank you so much, Caitlyn! We welcome you and your family anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

Everything was awesome

As advertised. Great host. Everything you need is there. Great town to visit. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2023
Tim, Thank you so much for staying at the cottage. We love having model guests like you! We hope you will come back soon. Thank you again! Betsy McDowell
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Perfect property. Amazing host.

Perfect location and beautiful home. Betsy was an amazing host who was easily accessible and extremely helpful with any questions or recommendations. Highly recommend. 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2022
Ben, Thank you so much for staying with us. We were delighted to have you. Thank you for being a great guest and we hope you will return soon! Thank you again, Betsy McDowell
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

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

Fun in the Fruits & Nuts

Came to Fairhope to celebrate a birthday and have get-away time with mothers and daughters. Lovely house, great porch-sitting, lazy coffee mornings, retailing, very fine dining out. Altogether a lovely weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 February 2023
Suzanne, It was great hosting you and your group! Thank you for the kind review and we hope you will come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Accommodating Beyond Expectations

We had the best experience with our stay! Betsy is the epitome of a great host!!! Anything you need if she doesn't already provide it she'll help you figure out how to get it. Her home is as warm and welcoming as she is...couldn't ask for a better place or host.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2025
David! Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means the world to me that you had such a wonderful experience. Hosting great guests like you makes it all the more special! I’m so glad you felt welcomed and at home—come back anytime! Betsy

About the host

Hosted by Betsy

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I love the beach, the slopes, and my hometown of New Orleans. My family and I live in Atlanta, which is where we call home, but of every place on earth, Fairhope is my favorite!

Why they chose this property

Fairhope has always been a special place for me and my family. I grew up going to camp on Mobile Bay and always wanted to own a piece of this heavenly and magical place that I always referred to as "my favorite place in the world."

What makes this property unique

This home is unique because it was renovated as a coastal bay house. It is in the most charming and one-of-a-kind neighborhoods in Fairhope and on one of the quietest streets. The screened-in porches are my favorite place to relax other than walking to the bay daily to watch the sunsets, which are like no other in the world.

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English

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