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Beachfront Screen Porch Swing for Amazing Sunsets on Mobile Bay • King Beds x2

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Beach | Beach nearby, sun loungers
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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, books
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Reviews
10

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61450 sq ft

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
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  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

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Daphne, AL
  • Popular LocationFairhope Avenue10 min drive
  • Popular LocationFairhope Municipal Pier11 min drive
  • Popular LocationMagnolia Beach12 min drive
  • AirportMobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)24 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachfront Screen Porch Swing for Amazing Sunsets on Mobile Bay • King Beds x2

★"The location is perfect for beach combing and sunset views."★

★"My husband and I have stayed at our fair share of places and this has by far been the best one. It’s so beautifully decorated, we felt like we were staying in a friends home instead of an ikea furnished shell. The porch was our little sanctuary with breathtaking views. We can’t wait to come back with friends and family in the future!"★

→ Private 1650 raised cottage on Mobile Bay
→ Amazing views of the sunset over the bay
→ Two bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom and a California king size bed
→ Well stocked kitchen
→ 598 Mbps internet
→ Living room and kitchen with stunning bay views
→ Private access to Mobile Bay - 50 steps to the sandy beach
→ 4 miles to Downtown Fairhope
→ 20 minutes to Downtown Mobile
→ 40 minutes to The Hangout in Gulf Shores
→ 45 minutes to Orange Beach

The space:
We decided purchase the home where we want to retire and for now, we’re sharing it with you! It’s just three doors down from our current house. Yes - we love the neighborhood so much that we bought another house just down the street. The home, designed by local architect Douglas Kearley, was built as a replacement for his family's original summer house that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. He sited the home perfectly to capture gorgeous sunset views from the back porch and all of the shared spaces in the home! All of the sunset photos included in this listing were taken from either the screened in porch or the beach directly in front of our house. #nofilter

Everyone’s favorite room is the screened porch and it's the perfect spot to watch stunning views of the sunset over Mobile Bay. It runs the entire length of the house and is furnished with a large dining table that seats six, an oversized cushioned porch swing, and a pair of lounge chairs. It overlooks not just Mobile Bay but also a boat basin full of turtles, frogs, fish, and the occasional alligator. We keep several pairs of binoculars on hand so you can get a closer look.

Two pairs of french doors open onto the porch from the great room. It has vaulted ceilings, a nice fireplace that is just for decoration and a spiral staircase that leads to the loft. The loft is a perfect retreat for the young and nimble. It is furnished with two twin xl beds and a window seat with a view of the bay.

There is a little office off of the great room that has a small desk perched in front of a window giving great views of the bay. It’s a great place to work on your next novel, or even your first!

The kitchen has a full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and gas stove with an oven and its full of pots, pans, dishes and utensils. The laundry room has a stacked washer/dryer.

One of the bathrooms needed updating, so of course we removed everything down to the studs. Now this bathroom has a brand new tiled shower, new toilet and new vanity with a wall mounted faucet. The second bathroom has a tub/shower that has been updated with a hand shower, more contemporary plumbing and a new toilet. It already had a nice white tile surround and cast iron tub. Both bathrooms are ensuite. Each of the two bedrooms has a California king size bed. The rear bedroom has a set of french doors that open onto the screened porch. The bedding is linen from West Elm. If you haven’t tried linen sheets, you are missing out :)

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Guest access
There's room for two cars in the driveway - Please don't park on the grass! You can explore the neighborhood on foot, but the real star of the show is Mobile Bay - We recommend taking a walk down the beach at least as far as Red Gully (to the south) to get a feel for the natural beauty of Mobile Bay!
Other things to note
Remember that you're staying in our home, not a hotel. Please treat the space with respect. If you need anything, reach out - we’re just down the street!

Property manager

Dave Kirby

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 17 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Daphne

Located in Daphne, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Eastern Shore Art Center and Fairhope Museum of History are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Windmill Market and Fairhope Avenue. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Al Trione Sports Park or Mobile Civic Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Daphne Civic Center - 7 min drive
  • Daphne Sports Complex - 10 min drive
  • Fairhope Avenue - 10 min drive
  • Fairhope Municipal Pier - 11 min drive
  • Magnolia Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whit's Frozen Custard of Daphne - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Champy's Famous Fried Chicken - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Screen Porch Swing for Amazing Sunsets on Mobile Bay • King Beds x2 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Screen Porch Swing for Amazing Sunsets on Mobile Bay • King Beds x2?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Screen Porch Swing for Amazing Sunsets on Mobile Bay • King Beds x2?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Screen Porch Swing for Amazing Sunsets on Mobile Bay • King Beds x2 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Mobile Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of De-Cuba and Old Methodist Church Museum of Daphne. Rock Creek Golf Club and Belrose Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay.
Enjoyed the stay and host. Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Good relaxing place. Love it and would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William D., Saint Paul, Minnesota USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Outstanding stay , excellent hosts. Would return if traveling to area again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Raised Cottage on the Bay
My husband, son, daughter in law, and I stayed at this lovely property for four nights. What a great house in a great location! We arrived after dark. It's always a little disorienting in the dark when you've never been somewhere, BUT this house has motion lights (outside and inside) to welcome you. The house is in a great location on Mobile Bay just off Scenic Hwy 98 in between Daphne and Fairhope in Montrose. It is quiet, relaxing, and gorgeous. I think this property is even better in person than in the photos - large, open living room, galley kitchen open to living room, laundry room (washer/dryer stack), 2 bedrooms w/king size beds each with en suite, loft with 2 twin beds - all immaculately clean, comfortable, up to date, well appointed, but not over done. The star of this property, however, is the screened in porch. We enjoyed coffee there every morning in the oversized swing and Adirondack chairs. (Also great coffee provided! What?!) You could literally spend all day on the porch- so relaxing! I noticed an accordion gate at the top of the back (porch side) stairs in case little ones need to be confined. The house has ALL the amenities to make your stay easy. Beds are great. WiFI works well. The hosts are so friendly and available for help/questions. They truly seem interested in making your stay unforgettable in the best possible way, and they succeeded with us! We can hardly wait to plan our next getaway to the porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The home was clean, decorated beautifully, and included everything we needed! The short drive to downtown Fairhope was great! We’d love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Southern Charmer
Absolutely fabulous stay in this extremely charming bayview cottage located in the extremely charming town of Daphne on Mobile Bay. So many cozy, thoughtful details from comfy beds to beautiful furnishings to the cozy porch swing on the wonderful screened in porch. Beautiful location situated on the bay with spectacular sunset views; the leafy neighborhood is perfect for lovely walks; a quiet location convenient to every desire. Host is fantastic. We loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another fantastic stay at The Bay House!
Immaculate, comfortable, airy and bright. We had another wonderful stay. Conveniently located close to Daphne and Fairhope. Our family includes a senior and two kids, this house accommodates everyone perfectly. The sunsets from the HUGE screened in porch are amazing! You won’t regret your stay here at the lovely Bay House
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Great place with a nice view. Very accommodating hosts. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved the house and location. We were in the area for a conference and were so pleased that we chose this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
The porch is awesome!
What a wonderful getaway we had! This place was so lovely! The screened in porch was our favorite! The home is very thoughtfully laid out and is truly lovely! We plan on coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

T. Ellis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
All around excellent
Everything is correct. I 100% recommend staying here and we will gladly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne K., Olive Branch, Ms.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just go...you will love your stay!
Our stay in Daphne in this beautiful cottage was perfect!! We traveled to Fairhope and enjoyed shopping and eating in the adorable town. Our favorite places to eat were Ravenite, Sunset Point and Provisions We went to Loxley for a wedding also. Beautiful drives and not too far at all. We also drove to Orange Beach for some beach time and we loved eating at CoastAL there. Most importantly the cottage was perfect, comfortable and had everything we needed. The sunsets are no joke from their beautiful screened in porch. I wish I was there now. I could sit out there forever...heaven on earth. The beds and pillows were comfortable Dave (the owner and super host) helped us when we had a flat tire. He let us borrow his air pump and told us some local places to get it fixed. Extremely nice stay. We cannot wait to go back soon. Thank you sharing your beautiful home! If you get a chance to visit this area, stay here. You won't regret it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A., Linden, TN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful relaxing unique property provided perfect family getaway
My husband and 2 of my daughters and I loved staying in here. This is a quiet comfortable home with a great view of Mobile Bay. I loved the screened porch, especially in the mornings. The hosts very so helpful but never intrusive. They had stocked the hime with above average supplies and made check in and out the easiest of any VRBO rental I’ve had.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

melanie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great gateaway!
The home is great, the location is ideal with very good restaurants nearby! Walking in the small beach in front if the hous was so enjoyable in the evening during sunset! The owner was very kind, he gave us an orientation tour and did everything to make our stay the most enjoyable. We felt like at home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing by the Bay
We had a great stay. The home was clean and beautiful. One of our favorite things about the house was the back porch swing. It was so relaxing and a much needed getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, Thoughtful, Wonderful
Thank you so much to our hosts for a perfect stay! My mom and I had a lot of fun exploring Fairhope, but at the end of each day the real treat was returning to this cottage - that screened-in porch and swing cannot be beat! Everything we could have needed or wanted had already been thought of by the hosts; the cottage was spotless and comforting. Thank you again :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jane t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
We loved staying in this lovely home on mobile bay. The screened porch is even more heavenly than it looks and is where we spent alot of time. Gorgeous sunsets and a fun place to enjoy a bit of an afternoon thunderstorm. Dave gave us great restaurant suggestions and there was lots to do in the area when we were ready to venture out . The house was immaculate and stocked with everything we could need. We will defintely stay here again when we are back this way
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Comfortable
This is a gem of a place. It is cozy and fully stocked. It is centrally located. You can tell the hosts have put their heart and soul into the property. Everything is posh and top notch and feels very cozy. Once you get inside, you feel right at home. The host even came by to meet us the day we arrived. He was kind enough to show us around the house to make sure we didn't miss anything. We are looking forward to a future stay. I took a quick look at the booking calendar, and this property books quickly. That is definitely no surprise...once you stay here, you will definitely want to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome home and location!! Don’t miss this one!
The home was great and location was perfect! You won’t find a cleaner or better appointed VRBO - and the attention and care from the owners was outstanding. The screened in porch makes this place a must visit - I didn’t watch TV for any of the 3 nights I was there - it was great sitting on the porch and hearing the waves from the bay and the sound of the frogs…. Beds were comfy and all amenities were great. Great restaurants are also nearby. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience.
Property is lovely: scenic, quiet/private, and totally comfortable. Hosts go out of their way to ensure comfort and accessibility. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
This house was perfect for our vacation. It is beautiful, very comfortable, clean, in a nice, quiet neighborhood with wonderful views. We loved staying here the host was very helpful and the porch was our favorite spot to sit and enjoy the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with stunning view
We stayed at this home during Mardi Gras weekend and found it to be the perfect spot to enjoy the bay. The home is spacious, clean, comfortable, and has an amazing porch with a beautiful view. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Comfortable
The house is immaculate but also comfortable; the layout, furniture and amazing porch create a roomy and airy atmosphere. The details like cozy towels, down pillows and a fully stocked kitchen make it homey and comfortable. It’s elegant but not too fancy, very comfortable for a family. The beach access is fantastic, a walk on the shore is right out the door. The hosts are so attentive and friendly, we had everything we needed including local advice. We had a wonderful vacation and will be back to enjoy the sunsets again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation with class
This Bay Front home in the exclusive village of Montrose has luxury down to a science!! Every comfort has been included & carefully placed at your fingertips. Tastefully decorated with plush bedding, quality furniture & exceptional design. Great coffee served in top of the line appliances. Host was on hand if needed & even supplied farm fresh eggs. Star Gazing or exploring the vast eco-rich area this home has it all.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate P., Kapolei, HI

Liked: Cleanliness
WONDERFUL
This was a wonderful home with a wonderful host! We are hoping we can stay again soon. I'm pretty picky about cleanliness and this place was amazing with incredible views. And Dave the property owner is just the nicest, most helpful host! Can't recommend enough
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022