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Cottage 2 - Porch Bungalow

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A room with a patterned chair, a white orchid, a mirror, and a door leading to another room with a bed and a chair.
Exterior
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a sink, and a window with blinds.
TV
TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4536 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Fairhope, AL
  • Place, Fairhope Municipal Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fairhope Avenue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnolia Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fairhope

This vacation home places you next to Mobile Bay and within a 10-minute walk of Fairhope Avenue. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Fairhope Municipal Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fairhope Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Magnolia Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Eastern Shore Art Center - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Marietta Johnson Museum - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kingfisher - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Agave - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Blind Tiger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fairhope Yacht Club - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cottage 2 - Porch Bungalow

When you walk into The Porch Bungalow you'll immediately notice the antique heart pine floors and ceiling. This charming one bedroom /one bathroom cottage features a king bed and has both a living room with a queen pull out sofa and a petite kitchen. The southern style porch is for the private use for the guests of The Porch Cottage. If you have additional guests or need space for more than four people then check out the other listings or request group options.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 536 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

The Porch Bungalow at Fairhope Bayhouse & Bungalows Fairhope
370696

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home in Fairhope is within a 10-minute walk of Mobile Bay and Fairhope Avenue. You'll also find Magnolia Beach and Eastern Shore Art Center less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Cottage 2 - Porch Bungalow?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Cottage 2 - Porch Bungalow a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities at this vacation home that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each house with a kitchen in some.

Does Cottage 2 - Porch Bungalow have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Cottage 2 - Porch Bungalow have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport), which is 23.5 mi away (34 minutes by car). Another top airport is Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards), which is located 29.9 mi away (45-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cottage 2 - Porch Bungalow?

Yes, every house at Cottage 2 - Porch Bungalow comes with a porch/lanai.

Cottage 2 - Porch Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent location

Super cute, great location, very comfortable…will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful gem in the best location ever! Wake up and see the beauty of the bay and the Fairhope Pier! It has easy access to downtown’s many shoppes and restaurants! Karen is perfect with communication and the thoughtful touches are truly appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Great location and so cozy!

The property was beautifully decorated and right across from the bay. It was also walking distance from downtown Fairhope and Point Clear. We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fun get away

Central to all the attractions we wanted to enjoy including the pier, historic downtown, shops and eateries, and the Grand Hotel. Very quiet property and comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaye S.

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

Great Property!

This was a wonderful cottage for our Arts Festival weekend! It is on the Bay and within walking distance of downtown Fairhope. It was a perfect place to relax at the end of the day! We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Great spring break getaway!

We had a wonderful relaxing time in Fairhope. Such a lovely town in spring! We were very happy with the Pelican Perch as well. Super comfortable and roomy with everything you need for a week away. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marianne K.

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

A wonderful location

Park under an impressive live oak and look out over flowers blooming, a setting sun, and Mobile Bay. It's just a short walk down to the bay with its walking paths and long pier. Surprisingly quiet, this bungalow was perfect for a getaway. It's a short walk or drive to lots of things to do - restaurants, a marvelous bookstore, a very active public library, an interesting historical museum, shops, and so much more. It has a tiny kitchen, but the bed is one of the most comfortable ones we've ever encountered.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Untitled

We loved this bungalow as well as our stay in Fair Hope. The location was great and the neighborhood very quiet. The availability of a washer/dryer was a bonus and much appreciated. A few things that could have made this spot even better: 1. A toaster 2. A reading lamp. 3. Specifics on how to operate the TV, preferably through providing info before our arrival so that we could have been better prepared or, at a minimum, instructions in the unit's notebook. Overall, thanks for the opportunity to stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

john s.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

Bathroom tile was moldy as was the shower curtain. Couch needed cleaning. On the positive side the bed was very comfortable and the location was excellent. A few updates would make this a cute cottage. Needs a larger vanity in the bathroom, or at least a small table to hold toiletries. A smaller refrigerator and mini stove in the kitchen along with some updates would make this space much more user friendly. Way to pricey for such a small space.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

Cute and clean on the bay!

Door code was wrong on email but when I called the manager she got back to me immediately with the right code. Unit was very clean and pictures were accurate. We will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

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

Just what we needed.

We were in the area for a regatta at the Fairhope Yacht Club. We only needed a place to stay and it worked out perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen O.

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

Cozy, clean, beautiful location

We stayed 3 nights for a wedding. Loved the shady location. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Beautiful Setting

The bungalow we stayed in was perfect for us. The size was exactly made for two people with every convenience you could ask for and decorated very nicely. What a view from across the street…a beautiful park and Mobile Bay and within walking distance to the downtown area. Some of the restaurants we enjoyed were Thyme, Locals, Sunset Point, and The Wash House…excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and cute and cozy atmosphere. Will reserve in the future and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location! Wonderful views-, esp the sunsets. The bongalow was just perfect- very clean, spacious and had a few unexpected extra treats too! We will return for another visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Girl Time!

A wonderful property, but was expecting porch to look out over the bay. It didn’t. It looked out over a patio. Maybe need to change the description a little. The property was gorgeous and in a wonderful location in regards to shopping, restaurants, and a great walking trail. The public pier was just down the street and down some steep stairs from this property. We had a great time in Fairhope! What a fun town to visit, & so relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynne D.

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

Comfortable & Cozy

This property was great for 2 people. My only complaint is the TV was hung at the end of the sofa which made watching uncomfortable for 2 people since the sofa is the only comfortable seating in the unit. The TV should be hung on the bathroom wall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

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

Amazing Getaway

We had a great stay at the Porch Bungalow. It is walking distance to wonderful shopping and restaurants. And across the street from beautiful bay sunsets! Hoping to stay again sooner than later!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Excellent!

We had wonderful stay. Everything was just as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Geoffrey T.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Great location. It was quiet yet accessible to downtown and the park.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

Perfect location

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Bayhouse Porch Bungalow. the location could not have been better... Across the street from the public pier and beach park. It was great for early morning walks. It's also very close the downtown area and it's cluster of shops and restaurants. The property is compact but still has a separate sitting room / kitchen and bedroom set up. I get up early and my partner likes to sleep in; so I could hang out in the sitting room with coffee and go over the morning's emails and other goings on.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd V.

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

Awesome Stay

We couldn't have asked for a better location! Splendid area parks and the Bay essentially at our doorstep. Restaurants and shops were about 2 minutes away. The staff couldn't have been more accommodating. We'll definitely look at these properties as our "base" when we return in 2023.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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