Heart of Fairhope.Within a 5-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Fairhope Avenue and Mobile Bay. Fairhope Museum of History and Marietta Johnson Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
Quaint cottage with one parking space in the center of downtown Fairhope beside Gene's Beans Ice Cream & Coffee and across from Dragonfly restaurant. Walk to the coffee shops, the bars, the restaurants or the grocery store. The house is set up as a studio so queen bed, sleeper sofa and kitchen are in one room. The carriage house rental is allowed one parking space (the driveway holds two cars but the driveway is a shared space.) The cottage is equipped with washer/dryer, refrigerator, microwave, and stove with oven. The house does not have a dishwasher or cable but hopefully it won’t be an issue because you will be in the perfect location beside some of the best restaurants and activities in town. The TV shown in the pictures is a smart TV so you will be able to log in to your Netflix or Amazon account if you have one.
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
*Cottage in the center of Downtown Fairhope* Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 111 reviews
10 - Excellent
82
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 111 reviews
8 - Good
18
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 111 reviews
6 - Okay
9
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 111 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
jean-jacques b.
30 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
excellent
Excellent stay
jean-jacques b.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa W.
1 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
This quaint studio home if perfect for you and your spouse or a small family. You are in the heart of downtown. This is mine and my husband 2nd time here and we love Fairhope. We can’t wait until we come back.
Melissa W.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Catherine L.
29 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous little place in downtown Fairhope!
It was a short stay, but just the convenience we needed!!
Catherine L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Abbie J.
25 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
This was the perfect stay located in the heart of Fairhope. The property was clean and was perfect for a place to rest while we were shopping. I loved the addition of the bunk beds as it was more functional for our group. We will definitely be booking again!!
Abbie J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
2/10 Terrible
Susan W.
28 Oct 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fair Hope Carriage House
The place looks cute and quaint on the outside but the inside was filthy and dated. The owner, however, was very nice.
Susan W.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kayla P.
26 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding trip
Lovely location. Comfortable and quiet.
Kayla P.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
David W.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage in the heart of Fairhope
Right in the heart of Fairhope, this studio cottage is perfect for a weekend getaway.
David W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie F.
1 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Sweet place. Right in the middle of all the fun shops and resturants.
Julie F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary B., Baton Rouge, LA
19 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
My wife and stayed here for a long weekend. Wonderful place right in the middle of everything. Close enough to walk everywhere. There is enough room for several people to stay with a queen bed, two bunk beds, and a pull out couch. There is only one bathroom so it may may be small for to many in a group but it was perfect for my wife and I . The description says it is between Mr. Gene's Beans and Dragonfly. However, Dragon is now Cafe Viola.
Gary B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gregory A.
29 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay, We Love It, Second Stay
We just love this place. This is our second time staying at this location. Location is right in town next to everything. You can walk everywhere and enjoy what Fairhope has to offer. Accommodations are clean, comfy, warm and the booking is so easy. Would definitely recommend this to everyone.
Gregory A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joy S.
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage in great location
Really enjoyed this cottage. It is in the ideal location to enjoy Fairhope’s restaurants and shops!
Joy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Melinda A.
7 Jul 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Awesome location
The location was superior you were right in the middle of town.
The little cottage needs some TLC, sofa was stained ,walls, needed to be painted frig was not cleaned, shelves and nightstands were dusty … the place needed a deep cleaning
We did enjoy our stay being in the middle of everything!
Our neighbors in the ice cream shop and the restaurant were super friendly and both great places to eat
Little hard to find due to street sign being incorrect, but lovely property.
Scarlett
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa W.
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quant liitle cottage
Super cute cottage right in the middle of downtown. Communication was great as well as check-in and check out process
We have already booked for another weekend.
Melissa W.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Dori M.
29 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fairhope Birthday trip
We had a great time! We loved how close the room was to everything! There were some issues with the internet but the owner did everything she could to help us out which I really appreciated. Would definitely stay here again.
Dori M.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Thomas B.
24 Jun 2024
Best location in Fairhope
One, the directions to the property and its exact location were a little confusing. BUT the location was worth it. I would suggest ownership clean that up a little bit.
Secondly we had a little issue that I am confident that ownership and management did not know until we brought it to our attention. Within LITTLE TIME, an owner was there to address it and take care of it. THAT is what I want in a short-term rental. Customer service and ATTENTION and they passed that with flying colors!
Thomas B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Haylee
22 Jun 2024
The place was perfect. Right next door to the BEST cocktail bar and dinner spot
Haylee
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashley M.
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
The VRBO was perfect and in the center of the town. Perfect for walks and shopping.
Ashley M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Donna W.
16 May 2024
Fair in Fairhope
The cottage was in a fantastic spot. Very walkable to everything. When the door lock didn't work, the owner was quick to respond and fix the issue. Sheets and towels were clean. The pictures on VRBO no longer represent what the cottage is like currently. There are twin bunkbeds mashed into the living room now. The couch was stained and the unit needs a deep clean and painting. The outside green awning is falling apart. I am thankful that the weather was fantastic and we spent most of our time outdoors. We stayed because of the walkability, but I would not rent again.
Donna W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie M.
2 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Center of Fairhope
Loved the location.
Stephanie M.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen M., Macomb, MI, USA
21 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Fairhope!
Absolutely loved the location of this property and would stay here again if ever back in Fairhope. The cottage had everything we needed and the bed was very comfortable.
Kathleen M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert L.
13 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mardi gras
Great location right in downtown. We came for the Mardi Gras prade. We could walk out the front door and turn left or right to see the parade.
Robert L.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Terry D.
10 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Communication
Perfect location, communication wasn't. Would probably book again, it was very convenient.
Terry D.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
lacey c.
29 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Perfect location for our two night stay!
lacey c.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Danielle L.
19 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful yet Zero reply from Host
Great town with great people. Little cottage is right amongst the downtown shopping. The photos represent the accommodations. I reached out to the host two separate times and neither time did I receive a reply. No reply when I questioned option to change reservation. And then, after the trip I asked for a receipt and no reply. I can’t imagine what I would’ve done if there would’ve been something that happened during the trip. I was considering staying at this spot once a year but since there’s no communication from the host, I’m not going to follow through on that plan. Will book somewhere else instead. Great town, great shopping.