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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

This inviting outdoor living space is an extension of the home,

Start the day perched from a vantage that can yield a spectacular sunrise. If you are lucky, a school of bottle-nose porpoises will pass just off the end of the pier. A place where brown pelicans and seagulls dive for fish and wild ducks glide just out of reach into perfect landings in the small canal that runs alongside the house. Equip yourself with a rod and enjoy some of the best fishing around, or head out with your favorite book as the tide gently laps at the foot of the pilings of the pier. Weeks bay is a treasure of undiscovered natural beauty. The cozy little cabin comes equipped with three bedrooms, two baths and all the amenities needed for good living, including a washer, and dryer. The cabin sleeps up to 7. Strategically located, headquarters is just 15 minutes from downtown Fairhope where you can enjoy shopping the quaint little boutiques; or drive forty minutes south to sun on the beautiful white sands of Gulf Shores. Between excursions on the rivers that feed the small bay, you can tie the boat at the end of the pier; or dock alongside the house in the small channel depending on the tides. For dinner, you can cook fresh seafood ( caught or bought) in the full kitchen, or try one of the many restaurants in whatever direction you happen to drive. Then get up the next day and start all over again. We have baby and toddler items (pack n play, high chair, and toys) available.

Property manager

Tawnya Groomes

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: outside only Please

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: really depends on the size, age, breed of the pet

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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Fairhope, AL

What's nearby

  • Weeks Bay Reserve - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Fairhope Avenue - 22 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Foley Sportsplex - 24 min drive - 24.2 km
  • The Park at OWA - 33 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 50 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Daddy's Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Jesses Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Saraceno's Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Biscuit King's Fun Barn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Horseshoe Saloon - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This inviting outdoor living space is an extension of the home, pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This inviting outdoor living space is an extension of the home,?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This inviting outdoor living space is an extension of the home,?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is This inviting outdoor living space is an extension of the home, located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Bon Secour Bay and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mobile Bay and Weeks Bay Reserve. Punta Clara Candy Kitchen and Quail Creek Golf Course are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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This inviting outdoor living space is an extension of the home, Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

We came to Fairhope for a family event during arts and crafts so there was lots to do but by far our favorite was when we just hung out at the house visiting and watching the water. Pelicans, dolphin's, wildlife and sunsets were delightful. Don’t expect high end amenities, but it has everything you need for a great week. Beds were comfortable and the furniture was comfy. The shower pressure was wonderful. Rustic comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Quiet and out of the way, while still being convenient to downtown Fairhope, Foley, Pensacola, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and more. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great location on a quiet bay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Great place to stay. My husband loved the different species of fish, he was able to catch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Enjoyed the cottage and the quiet location on the bay. It was really neat to see dolphins swim past the pier. Close to ocean, shopping, restauranrs and entertainment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

This was an amazing little cottage the Sunrises and the sunsets were gorgeous we fished we hung out watching the wildlife and boats passing by will definitely be back probably with our boat next time also Fairhope is a great little town with plenty to do Our Dog loved the view as well and was just as happy to be there as we were
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

Location on the water is great. We were able to catch some fish just sitting on the dock. There is a bait store close by. Short drive to visit downtown Fairhope, Magnolia Springs, & Point Clear with some great restaurants..Sunset Pointe, Big Daddy’s, Panini Pete’s. It certainly could use a little love & renovating. I’d call it a fishing camp.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We had the absolute best time staying here! We spent the majority of our stay just out on the dock fishing and crabbing! The house was perfect for a comfortable at home feel! This has by far been our family's favorite vacation and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Very quite and peaceful and a beautiful view
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Great views, peaceful, somewhat secluded. Loved walking the pier and sitting on the dock. Glad we were able to bring our dogs. Found plenty to do in nearby towns and even traveled to Mobile. Would stay again!
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Nice cottage
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

Quite and out of the rush of people and traffic
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

We absolutely loved staying here as it met all of our needs. We loved being able to keep our bat at the dock. Convenient location for the baseball tournament for my son. We will be returning asap for some peace and relaxation
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

We thoroughly enjoyed spending our fall break in Fairhope! We were able to spend some time at the beach, do a little shopping, and just relax at the house and do some fishing! The views were amazing, morning and night! We also loved seeing the dolphins and other wildlife! Can’t wait to visit again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We have stayed at this cottage many times and always enjoy sitting out on the dock and enjoying the natural beauty of weeks bay. There is great water pressure in the showers, and the house has seen some good improvements over the years. We always enjoy staying at this funky little cottage,we take our boat and keep it tied up at the dock the whole week .
Stayed 10 nights in May 2017

8/10

Secluded and private! House is well appointed, although the master bed needs to be replaced (quite uncomfortable). There was an infestation of gnats, and the owner personally came to exterminate. Very friendly! It's not a flashy place but we had no problems and totally enjoyed it. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

We had a great week! We stayed August of 2020 and loved it so wanted to come back and see how it was during another season. It was low tide for the water so fishing and crabbing off the dock wasn't great, but that led us to go out and explore more of Alabama. We found so many beautiful and neat nature spots with water all within 1/2 hour from the place. It was another great stay and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

We stayed for 13 days during Christmas and New Years. Plenty of fishing. Enough to have a fish fry before we left and plenty to freeze to take home. Weather was perfect until the day before we left, when rain moved in. The SUNRISES are AMAZING. Glad we found this property we plan on staying again. Thank You.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We visited Sunrise Cottage this week. Having lived in the area, and back to visit friends and family, we knew what we were looking for in a cottage. We found this cottage to be a very nice, renovated old bay house. It is exactly what we were looking for. Great location! Convenient to Fairhope. Great fishing and pier to sun on. Beds were comfy. Very quaint and cozy. Take water shoes w you for getting in the bay. If you are interested in a quiet, laid back vacation this is the place for it. Our Boxer loved it too! We will be back!

10/10

Sunrise Cottage was the perfect place for my husband, myself, my children and their spouses and our grandson. It was so relaxing. The pier and crab traps gave my family an experience that we don't have in our Midwestern lives. The Cottage is at the right location, a half hour from the Gulf Coast and close to many other locations that are worthy of visiting. While there we had a terrible storm (12 inches of rain and tornadoes). There was some damage outside of the Cottage. We contacted the host and they were great. If we return to this area, we would love to stay at Sunrise Cottage again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

4/10

On day two we were involved in a mva when a kid ran a stop sign and totaled our truck. Spent day in ER. No rental for next 3 days. Daughter was there thankfully to help us. We did get to sit on the nice pier and watch the birds while listening to a crew of Mexicans build a house next door. The setting was beautiful. May try it next year
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

4/10

This was our second stay at the Weeks Bay Sunrise Cottage. Unfortunately, it will be our last. Although we enjoyed our time on the bay and loved the sunrises and sunsets, we were very disappointed in the property's condition -- which has deteriorated since our last visit 3 years ago. The kitchen was not clean, floors were dirty, and rodent droppings were found in the kitchen and one of the bedrooms . Simple maintenance is needed: The back door did not lock properly (my husband fixed this), the A/C filter was disgusting and we changed this, and my husband screwed down numerous dangerous, loose boards on the dock. The VRBO listing stated there was a hot tub --- there was not. AND on our second day there, while in the middle of cooking for the family, the gas/propane tank ran out of gas. I contacted the owner immediately and she contacted the gas company to come refill the tank, but they did not arrive until the next afternoon. No gas for cooking and no hot showers for nearly two days!! The owner apologized for the inconvenience and refunded some of our money because of this issue. When I spoke with the owner about the accuracy of the listing, she seemed surprised that the hot tub was still listed as one of the amenities. We will look for another house for our next vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

4/10

The view of weeks bay sunrises was the only redeeming factor. The steps and hand rails leading to the porch and patio are in a progressively warped and rotting condition as is the wharf that goes to the boat shed. Inside there was a wet area on the couch that smelled foul and worst of all dog feces on the middle bedroom floor. When the washing machine pumped out it backed up in the master b/r sink and gurgled in the kitchen sink. The eating utensils was a poor collection of about 4 different styles and butter knives were stained . outside leading to the wharf had sewerage draining in puddles leading and running off into Weeks Bay and smelled awful the entire 4 days we were there. As beautiful as the sunrises were over the bay i will never stay there again. I am considering calling the health dept. about the condition as i explained. I strongly suggest a partial or full refund due to the listed conditions. I took photos of the listed complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

2/10

We knew when we approached the door that we had made a terrible mistake. The walls were bowed from the walls settling. The steps and deck were patched. The garage looked like it was falling down. The place simply looked like a shack. The lattice around the bottom was mostly caved in and laying on the ground. The good reviews have to be fake. When we entered, we immediately smelled sewer gas. We opened the windows to air it out. We later found that the shower drains were connected directly to the sewer without any traps in them. We inverted bowls over the drains and put bricks on them to stop the gas from entering the place. There were holes in the bottoms of the door frames that rodents or snakes could crawl through. As you enter you see a cracked beam that is the wrong size and design holding the ceiling up. It is installed incorrectly which is making it fail even more quickly. The furniture is junk. The floors are mostly original wood floors so shoes had to be worn as they are splintering. I had a hammer and pounded in some nails that were working loose. The water lines in the kitchen and one bathroom are reversed. All work done on the place certainly wasn't done by a tradesperson or even a competent handyman. People are renting these dumps out on VRBO and the renter has little recourse. Quick money is made until reviews catch up or authorities step in which is unlikely. The good reviews must be fake. There isn't enough room here to begin to list the faults with this place.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

I gave this rental at Sunrise Cottage a 5 star rating for many reasons. Not because it is a modern, fully updated and a pristine property, but because it afforded everything we needed, we felt comfortable and were able to settle in nicely for 7 nights. The kitchen was fully equipped, for our needs. The cupboards and contents reminded me of camping with my parents. Various miss matched items, but everything that was necessary to get things done, except a bottle opener for pouring from a can, my husband drinks tomato juice like water and we forgot our opener. He figured it out. We were grateful for the large stock pot that we boiled our 42 crabs, caught over 3 separate 12 to 24 hour soaks, using 2 or 3 traps. We caught way more but the smalls were put back. We froze several pounds and they made a safe dry ice trek back home. We highly recommend giving crabbing a try here, it was our first attempt and would return here just for crabbing. We are hooked and I don't even eat it, hubby loves! Watch the tides, we almost killed several in a super low tide that occured early one morning. They survived to be boiled. For bait we used chicken necks, frozen pogy fish and fresh caught small mullet and croakers. The fresh cut up fish worked best! We had little luck fishing, it was mid November which I think had lots to do with our lack of connection. We caught over 200 fish in a prior 7 day vacation so we know how, this just wasn't the time for us. I caught an Atlantic Sting
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024