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Bass-kin on the RIver-Tiny House in F'hope-Waterfront-Kayaks-38min to Gulf

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42 inch smart tv. Down filled pullout couch. Fold down space saving table.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Gather by the fire
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Fairhope, AL
  • Place, Lake Victoria
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Weeks Bay Reserve
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Quail Creek Golf Course
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Loft bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Bass-kin on the RIver-Tiny House in F'hope-Waterfront-Kayaks-38min to Gulf

Rated as "One of Alabamas Coolest Tiny Homes" by ALcom. Also, featured in Mobile Bay Monthly Magazine.

River cabin with a treehouse feel. Located directly on Fish River. Kayaking, campfires, fishing Gulfshores-38min, Downtown Fairhope-18min.
Kayaks and fishing poles provided. Samsung smart TV. Fast internet-300mbps. Summers can be hot outside...two A/Cs & a dehumidifier!
2 person capacity(no children)
Update-new sleeper cocuh on order. The temporary couch is a non-sleeper couch. That being said, the loft area has a comfy full size bed

Manatee sighting Nov. 2022. Dolphins sighting June 2024, Feb 2024. and May 2023
Bass-kin is a house located directly on the Fairhope side of Fish river. The cabin has a very inviting interior with wood panels, floor, and blinds. Bass-kin has great natural lighting with 11 windows(with natural wood blinds). You are so high up that you feel like you are in a treehouse. The ladder leading to the upstairs loft style bedroom has a full size bed with a great expansive view of the river. If you prefer not to use the ladder, the couch down on the main floor is a pullout queen size bed.

Enjoy everything about the property: kayaks, fishing poles, grilling picnic area with a Webber charcoal grill, fire pit,etc. The river is great place to spend your time! The Inside of the tiny house living area is a great place to watch a movie or football game. It has a comfortable leather couch and a 42 inch Smart TV which includes Youtube TV, which is the newest(best) streaming service that provides 70 of the best cable channels, and is easy to navigate. When watching movies, the smart tv allows you to log in to your Netflix or Amazon Prime account. We have Wifi internet with lots of power(300 mpbs!!). Big Daddy's grill is just a few blocks down the road. Big Daddy's is one of the areas most popular casual dinning restaurants located on the river.
The occasional rain shower can be a little bit of a bummer at most places, but not at the cabin. Its great to hear the rain on the tin roof.
Southern Summers can be hot. The cabin has two air conditioners and a dehumidifier... When combined it makes a comfortable temperature inside of the cabin.

A large portion of short term rental properties have the owners who live on or adjacent to the property. We do not live on or adjacent to the cabin.

Recent guest spotted a Bald Eagle at the property during their stay!

Listing picture disclosure: some shoreline erosion has occurred from Hurricane Sally.

Because of hazards like a child falling throught the hatch of the sleeping area and the rocky bulkhead, we ask guests not to bring children.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
To reduce fire hazard, we request no candles.
Although smoking is not allowed inside, you are welcomed to smoke outside. $350 fine for smoking inside the cabin.
Limit of two people.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1788253vb
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

About the area

Fairhope

Located in Fairhope, this cabin is on the waterfront. Mobile Bay and Weeks Bay Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Park at OWA and Eastern Shore Art Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Foley Sportsplex or Mike Ford Tennis Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Fairhope, AL

What's nearby

  • Lake Victoria - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Weeks Bay Reserve - 11 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Quail Creek Golf Course - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Fairhope Avenue - 17 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Foley Sportsplex - 17 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Spuds - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪BILL-E’s - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Good Time Charleys - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Jesses Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bass-kin on the RIver-Tiny House in F'hope-Waterfront-Kayaks-38min to Gulf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bass-kin on the RIver-Tiny House in F'hope-Waterfront-Kayaks-38min to Gulf?

As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bass-kin on the RIver-Tiny House in F'hope-Waterfront-Kayaks-38min to Gulf on 1 September 2026 start from NZ$340, 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 Bass-kin on the RIver-Tiny House in F'hope-Waterfront-Kayaks-38min to Gulf?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bass-kin on the RIver-Tiny House in F'hope-Waterfront-Kayaks-38min to Gulf?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bass-kin on the RIver-Tiny House in F'hope-Waterfront-Kayaks-38min to Gulf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bass-kin on the RIver-Tiny House in F'hope-Waterfront-Kayaks-38min to Gulf located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin 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

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. 81 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, the cabin was great! We were in the middle location wise with many different cities to go shop and eat. We went to Fairhope, Spanish Fort, Daphne, and Foley all while staying at this cabin! All was within a 20- 30 minute drive. The shower head kept falling while showering, but other than that the cabin was great for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was extremely nice and responsive. Great location and it’s a nice place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cabin. My husband and I stay in tiny cabins all over the US when we travel and we both noted this to be one of our favorites so far. We were lucky it rained while we were there so we got to experience just how cozy this cabin is. Everything you need to stay in or go out on the water is provided. We kayaked down to the restaurent nearby and loved sitting under the cabin in the mornings to watch the diving pelicans while drinking our coffee. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was amazing. Made the entire stay fantastic and accommodated us arriving an hour early when we miscalculated the time zone change. Took a kayak ride on the river and we were able to fish right of the riverbank. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederick W.

Excellent communication. The tiny house was fantastic. What a nice get away...would love to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin, not far from town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My favorite place to go when I need a few days to unwind! I'll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding accommodations for a weekend get away with a lot of amenities We loved our time in the cabin. And a really fun site on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen S.

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

Very nice, peaceful retreat. Would stay again!!

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

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

Great place place to stay

It was great!b
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2023
Hi Joanna. Thanks for the 5 star review. It was great having you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ava e.

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

Lovely

Great property, view was so pretty, and we loved the amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hunter G.

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

Weekend get away.

Cabin was nice and cozy. Great location and great food near by.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2023
Hi Guy. Thanks for the 5 star review. It was great having you. Come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun B.

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

Excellent

Everything from the check in to check out was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Perfect little getaway

This is our 2nd time staying here. The hosts have been excellent both times. Great location, perfect for kayaking, and easy fishing. If you're looking for a location near downtown Fairhope and close to the gulf, this is your place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raquel Q.

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

Sweetest little cabin

We had a great time! Cabin is precious and the location was perfect to check out local attractions. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

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

Great river stay

Clean, beautiful, perfect get away! Add this to your Alabama list!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

allison s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The property was exactly what we were looking for—peaceful, safe, and right on the water with beautiful views. The owners were incredibly helpful, with detailed notes that made everything easy, and they responded quickly anytime we had a question. The home was well-stocked with everything we needed, and we loved having access to the kayaks and fishing poles. The quiet neighborhood made it even more relaxing. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alivia G.

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

Weekend getaway

The house was super cute and quiet. It had all the basic necessities and was comfortable and fun being able to fish!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Perfect Getaway

This is a great place to stay for a relaxing getaway. Everything you need for hours of fishing, kayaking, and sitting around a campfire is at your fingertips. Fairhope and the surrounding location provide endless activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison B.

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

Weekend Getaway

Perfect, quiet weekend with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Great

Great cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2021
HI Thomas. Thanks for the 5 star review. It was a pleasure having you stay. We hope to have you back one day. Take Care. MB
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie D.

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

Super cute place! Loved the area under the house and really just everything!

Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 February 2023
HI Christie. Thanks for the 5 star review. We are glad you had a nice time. I agree with you about under the house...its a fun place to hang out and watch the river. Come back anytime. Thanks for staying . MB
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Nice hideaway

Very nice and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2022
Hi Jennifer. Thanks for the five star review. We are glad you had a nice stay. Come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun B.

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

Amazing

Every thing was great. Our trip was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal I.

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

Perfect

It’s a beautiful area and just the perfect spot fora quick get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 February 2022
Hi Crystal. Thanks for the five star review. We are glad you glad you had a nice time. Come back anytime. MB

About the host

Hosted by Michael Brenny

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I am an experienced VRBO host..who loves what what I am doing. Its fun trying to provide the best customer experience possible.

My wife and I have lived in Fairhope for almost all of our lives. We know the area real well. Anything from beaches, shopping, restaurants, hiking, boating, fishing, site seeing, etc. We can provide recommendations.


Why they chose this property

Why this property?.. I would say because its waterfront property, really comfortable,
and unique. There are very few river houses in this area that you can rent on a daily basis and the ones you can rent are large. And as a result they are asking quite a bit to rent. An attribute of this place is that its not too big where we have to price it too high.
This property is located in Fairhope, AL which consistently gets voted Americas favorite small town. As mentioned earlier, the west side of Fish River is the nicest part of the river. It is also closest to downtown Fairhope with its great shopping and dinning.

We get alot of guests who are couples celebrating anniversaires and birthdays.

There is a ladder leading up to a loft/sleeping area. If you have trouble climbing or get up a lot in the night, you can sleep on the pullout couch on the main floor. Special precautions should be made while up in the loft; closing the hatch while up there and not standing on the hatch door.

What makes this property unique

The cabin gives you a rustic feel. You are high up and get an amazing view of the river. The neighborhood is great. Its located on a dead end street. Not a lot of traffic. Everyone is real friendly.

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