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Waterfront Home with Dock!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Exterior
Master Bedroom
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fairhope, AL
  • Place, Punta Clara Candy Kitchen
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Weeks Bay Reserve
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakewood Golf Club
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bed

1 Queen Bed

Kids Bed

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bed

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Home with Dock!


Enjoy dinners, sunsets and star gazing from the private dock 200' out on Mobile Bay. Explore the bay with our 2 Kayaks, relax in the Adirondack chairs on the boathouse or fish from the pier after a visit to the Bait shop.
Pets Welcome!
The house has a deck facing the Bay if you want to stay close to the kitchen for snacks and drinks. County Road 1 offers quiet walks in the morning and the marsh wildlife waking up offers an incredible experience of sights and sounds.
Fairhope's quaint downtown is 11 miles North, convenient but far enough to keep the city lights from drowning out the magnificent night sky. The beaches of Gulf Shores are a 35-minute drive South, or head North for the city lights of Mobile at about the same distance.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets cannot be left unattended in the house.
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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
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put used linens and towels in the tub.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Diving from bulkhead, jetty, dock or pier strictly forbidden. Water is shallow and will not accommodate diving. Turn off the dock lights when finished
Fires or fireworks strictly forbidden.
The house is served by a Sanitary Grinder Pump. - ABSOLUTELY NOTHING down the toilets other than toilet paper.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 and on the waterfront. Punta Clara Candy Kitchen and Fairhope Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Weeks Bay Reserve and Bon Secour Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mike Ford Tennis Center or Foley Sportsplex. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Fairhope, AL

What's nearby

  • Punta Clara Candy Kitchen - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Weeks Bay Reserve - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Lakewood Golf Club - 16 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Fairhope Avenue - 20 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Magnolia Beach - 21 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky Horseshoe Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Biscuit King's Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wash House Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Saraceno's Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Delta Grocery Restaurant and Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Home with Dock! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Waterfront Home with Dock!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Home with Dock!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Home with Dock!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Home with Dock! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bon Secour Bay and Mobile Bay. Punta Clara Candy Kitchen and Lakewood Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 116 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, comfortable bed, friendly neighbors, and fishing and hanging on the pier. Close enough to drive to Gulf Shores or visit downtown Fairhope for dinner and shopping, all around great place, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacy m.

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

Loved it

So enjoyed our stay. Great location. So peaceful and quite and close to downtown Fairhope. Loved the water view in the mornings and sitting on the dock in the evenings. Had everything we could need. Would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel H.

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

Good stay

Loved the view, Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl H.

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

Family vacation

Would highly recommend this property to anyone. The sunsets are breathtaking, and the location is very peaceful. The home was very nice and had everything we needed. Douglas was so helpful and very responsive. We cant wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia Naomi D.

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

Great Stay

We had a gray stay. Very relaxing and laid back beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jane T.

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

Mobile Bay home

We stayed 3 nights. The place was clean. Id give it a 7. The bed in master was too soft and definitely needed new pillows and towels for the bathroom. The 4 days we were there we enjoyed immensely. it was great being on the bay. Douglas was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo G.

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

Great Location!!

The property is located south of Windy Point and is a perfect location to enjoy your morning cup of coffee and a late afternoon beverage while enjoying the sunset! The house was clean and well maintained! The pier is a great location to spend a relaxing afternoon enjoying the great view of the bay or try your hand at fishing!! Enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great place

Owner was great to work with and place was fantastic. Had everything advertised and no issues. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Reggie D.

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

We loved it

It was great would do it again we love the home it was clean had everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Worth it.

Booked last minute fleeing the hurricane. We will be back. Owner was super nice and knew we had nowhere to go and let us check in early. My babies both caught their first fish off the dock and the sunsets rival the best Florida sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

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

Class A Experience!

We were very impressed with the property and the whole process went smooth start to finish. I really appreciated all the thoughtful and personal touches and the owner's concern we had everything we needed and we really did and more. Since it was cool when we were there I loved the sun porch with windows you could open and comfy chairs. That was the pups favorite room too as watching the big birds out the windows was a treat for them. Everything was clean, beds comfy, so we were comfortable "living" there all week, tastefully decorated too. The pier was crazy cool and the best one I have experienced. We will definitely be back when it is warmer so we can use it more. Wonderful host! Ten Stars! (don't tell everybody)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Girls Nights On The Town

Kayak On The Bay was just what we needed to enjoy our stay in Fairhope. The house was completely furnished for every need we might have had. It was also right between our points of interest. Could not have been any more pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Norman D.

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

Spring at Kayak the Bay

Overall we had a very nice and relaxing weekend. It was obvious that significant amounts have been spent on repairs and upgrades to the exterior of the property, stairs, decks, boathouse and pier. Unfortunately the interior has been somewhat neglected. Areas of heavy paint chipping, rotten areas around windows, missing sun screen on the north west side bay facing window and broken window sill all need repair. Additionally we were not advised that the A/C was locked at 72 degrees and our guest in the back bedroom found it quite hot and difficult to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan A.

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

Kayak at the Bay

We had a wonderful time at Kayak at the Bay! We spent a lot of time out on the dock fishing and spending time together as a family. We caught several trout and catfish with the help of our friends down at the Fishermen’s Discount. Thanks to the fully stocked kitchen we were able to cook most of our dinners, but we did enjoy eating at Kraver’s Seafood in Daphne and Another Broken Egg Cafe in Fairhope. Make sure to stop by Fairhope Soap Company while you’re visiting and pick up some local soaps and bath-bombs for the kiddos! We are very thankful for Mr. Douglas’s hospitality while we were down visiting Fairhope. He was always very prompt on answering questions and providing recommendations. All in all we had a wonderful end of the summer vacation at Kayak at the Bay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

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

Peaceful bayside retreat

Sitting on the dock of the bay has never been better! Cute, updated home, well equipped kitchen, granite finishes, huge master bath, nice lawn, everything you need and more! Incredible boat house and deck with awesome Adirondack chairs. Million dollar view! Didn’t miss cable tv, enjoyed the breeze and hammock on the pier deck. Fantastic tour of restaurants from Flavortown Diners, drive ins and dives nearby brought us to Fairhope, Al. Now Kayaking the Bay is a definite place to book more trips to get away from it all. Loved it! Thanks Douglas
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

ginger p.

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

Perfect Location

This house is in an amazing location close to Fairhope, but far enough out to be free of light pollution and noise. On the non-water side of the house there is a woods. In the morning it was amazing to sit looking out over the bay and hear owls "talk" to each other. Despite being surrounded by many other houses the area has a rural feel. It was the best! The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that there is some maintenance that needs to be done - mainly painting and replacing a bi-fold closet door that is missing. Douglas is an attentive and responsive host and I would guess these issues are already on the to-do list.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

J S.

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

Comfortable and Relaxing

The property was as described, albeit with some minor updates since the pictures were taken. Everything was clean and adequately maintained with one exception of a few dirty plates that were in the cupboard. These were obviously used and probably accidentally placed back in the cupboard instead of being washed first. The house pictures and description indicated a drip coffee maker with a grinder so we packed bean coffee. Only to discover it had been swapped out for a Keurig K cup maker which also required descaling the first morning before it would allow coffee to be made. I assume this was a time based requirement and no big deal to perform once we googled the descaling process. It just wasn’t expected on the first morning. There was also no garden hose outside for rinsing things off such as fishing equipment, water toys, etc.The dock is very nice and we spent a lot of time out there fishing, crabbing and watching the sunsets. The dock has an enclosed area which is nice in that it has a sink with running water and provides a place to put things overnight so you don’t have to carry stuff back and forth to the house. It also provides shade for the afternoon sun.All in all it is a nice property in a nice location and with only minor inconveniences and we would definitely stay here again.
He hung out with us everyday
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

Our 2nd stay and the 1st stay under new ownership. We'll be back the 3rd time. Boathouse is awesome!

If you want to get away. I mean really get away and unplug this is your place on East Bay. A fisherman's paradise is an understatement. 40 inch Reds, massive Sheepshead, Blackfin Shark, Croaker and much more all from the dock. Bring your cast net and catch live baitfish and catch enough shrimp for dinner too! We've always had great success with the Blue Crab here as well when the water warms up. And Flounder are out at night too! This is a great place for the kids to float and splash around in the bay. People and Bay wildlife all peacefully coexist here. The nightly live art show is spectacular as God shows off with His sunset each evening. And i hope you experience a big Thunderstorm one evening. Turn off all the lights and the electronics and watch the most remarkable light show you've ever seen on the bay - magical. An early morning expedition to Panini Pete's is a must for sure... think Cafe De Monte in New Orleans! Take the kids to Lulu's for a great outing of food and live music. What is there not to like about Baldwin County and especialy the Kayak Cottage! You will love this place. The owners are spectacular and responsive. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very reachable and timely communications.
Beautiful sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Host was very accommodating and helpful and the Kayak The Bay was clean and well furnished. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay and the kids enjoyed fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful sunsets and a comfortable, clean, well appointed home! And cute, seemingly very new living room furniture! A perfect place to spend our weekend in Fairhope!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryBeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We decided to go on a last-minute trip, and this home was available. It was perfect—quiet, away from downtown, and equipped with a kitchen and washer/dryer. We enjoyed fishing and watching dolphins from the dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property needed cosmetic repairs but it was clean, had all wood floors and all amenities! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SIR_Rod H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place and an amazing experience for my family. Will definitely stay again and enjoy more of the fishing during high tide.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Douglas

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I was born and raised at sea level on the Delaware Bay, my dad steamed blue crabs we caught in the Little River outside Little Creek. Found my way to Colorado with my career and experienced adventures up to 14,000 feet above sea level. I have now made my way back to an adventure that includes blue crabs and salt water without the snow!

Why they chose this property

With the metro area of Mobile, AL and the city attractions it provides 30 miles away to the North and the Gulf Coast beaches 28 miles to the South we are located on the Bay with herons, gulls cormorants, pelicans, mocking birds and a dark night sky that reveals glories every night. The sunsets off the dock rival any I've seen in my travels and there is the lapping of the bay on the bulkhead at night to rock you into slumber.

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