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Charming, historic riverfront lodge on 7 wooded acres with 6 bedrooms
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12334.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Hank Aaron Stadium
- Place, Mobile Cruise Terminal
- Place, Dauphin Street
- Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Adjoining bedroom
2 Single Beds
Daisy Room
2 Single Beds
Marbury's Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Radio Room
2 Single Beds
River Bedroom
1 Double Bed
3 bathrooms
Green Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Hall Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Master bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming, historic riverfront lodge on 7 wooded acres with 6 bedrooms
The Dan de Lion Lodge is a charming, historic home, built in 1918, as a "speak easy" during Mobile's prohibition era. Later it was converted to a home and added on to for family fleeing Nazis during World War II. Newly renovated, it is perfect for family gatherings, retreats, grilling, boating, fishing and relaxing sunsets on the wharf.
Nestled among 7 acres of Live Oaks and Palmettos on the banks of beautiful Dog River, this house is only 15 minutes from Downtown Mobile; a city famous for being the birthplace of Mardi Gras, delicious Gulf seafood and several antebellum homes in its 600 blocks of historic districts.
World famous Bellingrath Gardens is 30 minutes to the south and the beautiful white sand beaches of Dauphin Island are 45 minutes away.
Nestled among 7 acres of Live Oaks and Palmettos on the banks of beautiful Dog River, this house is only 15 minutes from Downtown Mobile; a city famous for being the birthplace of Mardi Gras, delicious Gulf seafood and several antebellum homes in its 600 blocks of historic districts.
World famous Bellingrath Gardens is 30 minutes to the south and the beautiful white sand beaches of Dauphin Island are 45 minutes away.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Minimum age to rent: 21
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Plenty outdoor areas for smoking
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 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.
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 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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Mobile
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Venetia, a neighbourhood in Mobile. Bragg-Mitchell Mansion and Oakleigh House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mobile Bay and Meaher State Park. GulfQuest National Maritime Museum and Gulf Coast Exploreum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.

Mobile, AL
What's nearby
- Hank Aaron Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
- Mobile Cruise Terminal - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
- Dauphin Street - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
- USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park - 16 min drive - 16.9 km
- University of South Alabama - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 14 min drive
- Judy's Place - 13 min drive
- Newk's - 10 min drive
- Little Caesars Pizza - 13 min drive
- Jamaican Vibes Restaurant - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Marbury Buckhaults, Ogden Deaton, Tucker Deaton
Owners Marbury Buckhaults (Dave), Ogden Deaton (Francie) and Tucker Deaton (Jerad); are siblings who grew up in the house and are thrilled to share their childhood home and grounds with you.
Generations from before and after them have enjoyed the natural beauty surrounding the DandeLion Lodge.
Generations from before and after them have enjoyed the natural beauty surrounding the DandeLion Lodge.
Why they chose this property
Memories of years spent fishing, crabbing, waterskiing, and sailing with family and friends prompted the owners to retain the property to share its comfortable space and interesting history with families and travellers from all over.
What makes this property unique
7 Acres of Shady Moss Covered Oaks
Wharf
Kayaks
Nearby boat launch
Wharf
Kayaks
Nearby boat launch
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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