Located in Leinkauf within a mile (2 km) of Mobile Bay, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Mobile Cruise Terminal. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a furnished balcony.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Huge Deck & Pool! Near Downtown - Modern Cottage
Summary: Enjoy historic charm with modern upgrades in our 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home that sleeps 14! Whether traveling with family or friends, the generously sized rooms and large backyard provide ample space for any group, and it's 2 miles from downtown. While our beautifully restored home is not a luxury hotel, it's thoughtfully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Our photos include professional and real-time images for full transparency. Free WiFi and pet-friendly with a fee!
The Space: ***Please note: Our pool is closed for the season. It will reopen next spring. Please reach out if you have additional questions!***
Guests will enter through the front door using a digital keypad. Once inside, you will find yourself in the cozy living room. Enjoy views of the floor to ceiling (decorative only!) brick fireplace while relaxing on the queen sleeper sofa. Through the living room is the dining area. A large farm table and another floor to ceiling (decorative only!) brick fireplace make this space so inviting! The kitchen has been completely redone. It comes fully-equipped has ample counter space, and is so spacious! Just off the kitchen is an additional living space with another queen sofa couch and large SmartTV. The master bedroom is on the first floor. Relax on the king bed while watching the large SmartTV. The ensuite bathroom is the star of the show! Featuring dual skins, a stand alone shower, and a clawfoot tub, you will never want to leave! Head upstairs to find the additional bedrooms and bathroom. Both of these bedrooms are generously sized. The first has a full and queen bed, the second is fitted with two queen beds. The second full bathroom provides ample space for guests to share! For our guests that must work, a desk is provided on the main floor. Onsite laundry is also available for your convenience! Don't forget to head out back to enjoy the deck! Patio furniture, picnic tables, an above-ground pool (not heated), and a grill are available for use!
NOTE: we have weekly maintenance and cleaning performed on our above-ground pool. The pool services do not take long and will not disrupt your stay. We will need access to the yard/pool area if you stay with us on service day. Thanks for understanding!
***A pack 'n play/travel crib is available upon request.***
Guest Access: The house has a digital keypad at the front door which will provide you access to the house. The code will be provided upon check-in. You will have full and private access to the home.
The Neighborhood: This is located in the Leinkauf Historic District. This is a residential area.
Getting Around: Uber, Lyft, and other Taxi available, but driving is encouraged!
Other Things to Note: ***A pack 'n play/travel crib is available upon request.***
We require a signed rental agreement and for guest to be 21 years of age to book.
If you notify us of your intent to cancel prior to the lapse of the free cancellation period, we will return 97% of your payment. The other 3% will already have been collected by the credit card processing company, and we have no way to return that portion of the payment.
We are a pet friendly home. Pets must be crated when they are left unattended in the home. We do not allow pets on furniture or beds, and all waste must be cleaned up from the yard. All pets require a non-refundable pet fee. If there is evidence of pet hair on the furniture, excess hair in the home, stains, or waste found in the yard or home, you will be charged the cost to clean this. In the event that a security deposit is collected, we will retain all or part of the security deposit to cover any costs associated with additional cleaning due to pets.
License Number: 2409254
Interaction with Guests: We like to give our guests maximum privacy, so we offer contact-free checkin via a digital door code. Just know that we are only a phone call away if ever the need arises during your stay!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a furnished balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.
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
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an access code
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
"(1) MINIMUM AGE: You must be at least 21 years of age to rent this property.
(2) NO SMOKING: If our cleaning crew reports any signs of smoking ci...
Access methods
Access code
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply
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
This property accepts cash
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 and a first aid kit
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: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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.
This property accepts cash.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Leinkauf within a short 12-minute walk of Ladd-Peebles Stadium and also 15 minutes on foot from Dauphin Street. You'll also find Mobile Bay and Mobile Cruise Terminal within a short drive.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is Huge Deck & Pool! Near Downtown - Modern Cottage a good place to stay for couples?
Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.
Does Huge Deck & Pool! Near Downtown - Modern Cottage 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.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
What is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport), which is 2.9 mi away (5 minutes by car). Another top airport is Mobile Regional Airport (MOB), which is located 19.1 mi away (28-minute drive).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Huge Deck & Pool! Near Downtown - Modern Cottage?
Yes, every accommodation at Huge Deck & Pool! Near Downtown - Modern Cottage comes with a furnished balcony.
Reviews
Huge Deck & Pool! Near Downtown - Modern Cottage Reviews
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 26 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Brenda M.
Sep 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at this house. It was spotless, very well maintained, and felt comfortable from the moment we walked in. Everything was clean and welcoming.
Brenda M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Destiny B.
Aug 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The flooring was peeling in certain areas on the bottom floor. Photos added of the floor. Patriot family homes was very polite every time we needed to cal but, when I called and asked if they had a sheet pan I was advised they had basic cooking utensils. When we arrived to the property I saw they were missing a couple of items. I had to purchase oven mitts, baking sheets, and a pizza cutter.
Destiny B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
James Y.
Jul 15, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a literal house of horrors. My child cut his foot on the floor because there’s broken pieces of floor sticking up and pieces missing everywhere. There was trash outside by the pool which was filthy. While sitting out on the deck giant cockroaches ran by and we saw roaches in the laundry room. The sheets were stained and had visible crust on them as if they weren’t washed at all Same with the pillows. The place is unsafe and absolutely filthy. We actually had to leave and go stay somewhere else.
James Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
2/10 Terrible
Norma P.
Jun 29, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
DO NOT BOOK- health & safety hazard
This property is unfit to be rented. There is a roach infestation, unsafe floor conditions and is extremely dirty. The property management was notified of these conditions early in our stay with no action. We then had a huge water leak that demanded immediate attention. They sent a team out to fix the water leak to which the team commented they were aware of the unsafe condition but yet continue to rent the property. The pool is unkept and we did not want to take the chance of actually getting in the water. The dust build up on the fans and the hair all over the bathrooms were signs the property is not properly cleaned, if the roach infestation wasn’t the clear giveaway. The conditions were so bad we asked for a full refund. I do not recommend staying at this home.
Norma P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveler
Jun 24, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a filthy disaster
This property does not look anything like the pictures they have posted. The carpet is stained and torn, the flooring has tape all over it and is a trip hazard, the paint is peeling off all the kitchen cabinets, the dishwasher is falling out if the cabinet, the deck boards are coming up causing a trip hazard. The pool was dirty, the oven and stove was full of grease, the bathrooms were dirty, the ceiling has a leak, all kinds of dort and trash inside a closet shelf and huge palmetto bugs all over the place. We never stayed one night in this property it was that dirty. They offered to clean the place and give a 20% discount however cleaning it did not fix any of the hazards or remove the bugs from the place. Do not stay here. Anyone giving this place a 10 out of 10 is a friend of theirs or they work there. A company claiming to be veteran owned and patriotic taking peoples hard earned money and making them sleep in filth is sad.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
2/10 Terrible
Kayli B.
Jun 23, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
DO NOT BOOK!
This place is a nightmare. The pool was green and filled with bugs. After reaching out someone came to clean it and it kept leaking water so it was unable to be used. Dishwasher did not work. Trash cans outside were overflowing. The floors are busted and duct taped down in a few spots. Location is dodgy and not the best part of town. Upon arriving was never sent the door code.
Kayli B.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lesli S.
Jun 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient
The property was conveniently located.
Lesli S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark T.
May 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good Place
Nice place to stay with plenty of room for multiple people. Have stayed here multiple times
Mark T.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole H.
May 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of space
Place is huge. The laundry room has an office, so if you have to work, you can, there are several other spaces for conversations and games, the front porch, back deck, a front room, dining room, living room. Yes, the floors are rough and the pool is under trees, so was never really free of debris, but great place to get together with family, grill out, and play games.
Nicole H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
4/10 Poor
James P.
May 8, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mobile stay
Overall very disappointed. Booked this property mainly because of the pool, it was green and cloudy, couldn't swim. Trash can hadn't been emptied in awhile. Broken deck chairs. inside furniture was full of dust.
James P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark T.
Apr 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Great place to stay. Have stayed multiple times.
Mark T.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark T.
Apr 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Great place to stay
Mark T.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa L.
Mar 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place!
The photos don’t do it justice! This house is huge!!! It’s a beautiful classic Mobile home. I read many reviews that mentioned the flooring, please don’t let that scare you away, the flooring could use replacing but for the price of our stay it was a great value & no one really minded the flooring. Clean home, many amenities, space for everyone, quiet neighborhood close to all the downtown Mobile attractions. 5 stars for sure!
Melissa L.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark T.
Feb 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Great place to stay.
Mark T.
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Anna S.
Dec 3, 2024
We had a decent stay
Anna S.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Michelle V.
Oct 21, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Looks Good - Leaves Alot to be Desired...
I found this place on VRBO and my family (my husband, 22 year daughter and myself) all thought it looked like a great place to stay after being displaced due to Hurricane Milton. They allowed our 5 pound dog and cat to join us.
The positives:
- The people we communicated with were fairly responsive.
- The house had electricity, AC/heat (downstairs) and running water.
- The house is HUGE.
The negatives:
- ALL of the floors are cracked and broken. I wish I would have read through the reviews prior to booking. This is not something the owners are unaware of. A review from September, 2023 states the same thing. The owners/managers even responded stating it would be their priority to get it fixed. Apparently not. Bring thick soled shoes/slippers.
- The pool was absolutely disgusting! Do NOT believe the pictures on the listing. The water was green and sludgy. Full of leaves, dirt, algae and slime.
- You don't need to get drunk - the floors all slope and make you feel like you are. Feel like they will cave in.
- Realtor let herself in unannounced to show the house. She had the code to get in - WHILE WE WERE THERE! We had no idea the place was for sale.
- The TV in the main living room is too small for the space Bring your binoculars.
- Furniture is EXTREMELY uncomfortable.
- No TV's (or heat- we needed both AC and heat during our stay) upstairs.
I've run out of characters for this review. There are more things to say. There are better places out there. Don't waste your money.
Michelle V.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bradley M.
Oct 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Trip home
The property was nice, roomy and conveniently located downtown near bars and restaurants. We only had my wife and I but the property is big enough 12-14 people comfortably.
Bradley M.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Janice M.
Sep 10, 2024
Great visit but room for improvements
The house was location was good, very clean and lots of big rooms to spread out. However the house and outside needs improvement;
Flooring in all downstairs is busted up, cracks all over which is a trip hazard, no remote for master ceiling fan so could run fan without light (one switch). We wanted a fenced yard so out dogs could play outside however there is no under pending around deck or house so the dogs could get under deck and house, the gate had big gaps and holes, just in yard, against fence and house so area was useless , neighbors has 20 cats which was over all the time sleeping. Driveway and sidewalk is a danger zone as it’s busted up so bad my SUV dragged every time I left house and walk carefully to not to trip and fall on sidewalk. No railing on steps to get into house.
Janice M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Lynzie C.
Sep 4, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good stay just needs some fixing
Our stay was generally enjoyable. However, my husband incurred a foot injury due to a raised screw. The flooring throughout much of the home is in poor condition, with areas that are coming up, posing a significant tripping hazard. I tripped multiple times during our weekend stay. Additionally, the air conditioning system did not function effectively, resulting in consistently high temperatures around 78 degrees. The upstairs unit did not operate at all, but we were grateful for the fans provided to help keep that area cooler. In the far bedroom upstairs, the ceiling appears to be deteriorating. While we appreciated the pool area, we did notice a security camera present (presumably for the property's protection), which made me feel somewhat uncomfortable in my bathing suit, as it seemed that the three neighboring properties could see the deck area.
Lynzie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
Aug 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay
We were in town for a family funeral and needed a place large enough and convenient for our family members. The home was adorable and have much charm and character. The home exceeded our expectations for space. The host was very responsive and did a great job of being proactive during our checkin process. We most definitely will book again in the future.
Jennifer S.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Paola K.
Jul 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Patriotic Family Stay
We enjoyed our stay in Alabama, it was very cozy and welcoming. We did have issues with the a/c upstairs it would get extremely hot. But other than that it was a great stay.
Paola K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Shaunna C.
Nov 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
Great place, really need to fix the floor. Curtains would be nice. Another hair dryer. Plug in by one of beds on guest room and another in the bathroom did not work. A few more chairs in each sitting room would be nice.
The six of us were comfortable! We would stay again!
Shaunna C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
6/10 Okay
Crystal H.
Sep 12, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not baby-friendly or clean.
I absolutely hate leaving bad reviews, but unfortunately, this experience deserves one.
Upon first glance, the house is very cute and appears clean. After walking on the floors, however, it was clear they really were not clean at all. After walking around barefoot, we had feet so dirty they were nearly black. I had let my baby crawl around on the floor, and the tops of her feet were filthy.
There are also MANY pieces of flooring (LVP) that have come loose and are either dislodged, broken, or "fixed" by being nailed down with finishing nails.
During our stay, we saw several bugs which isn't unheard of in Alabama, but lead us to suspect that the house wasn't sprayed for bugs. We saw spiders, roaches, a palmetto bug, and a few smaller bugs in with the "clean" dishes (which were definitely not all clean).
We also experienced some broken furniture, lack of comfortable sitting space (living room seats 4 when house sleeps 10+), and missing kitchen items.
There were signs with a phone number for the property manager that said to call or text them. I tried texting multiple times, but didn't receive a reply. When I tried calling early or later in the day the phone rang for 5+ mins w/ no answer. When I finally talked to someone they were helpful but required I reach out for updates instead of keeping me informed on the fixing of a major ceiling leak that occurred during our stay.
I couldn't recommend this house, but hope they address these concerns so others can enjoy it!
Crystal H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Jody E.
Aug 18, 2023
Decent but attention is needed
I'm going to start with the good. House is huge although does not look it from outside. Nice pool in back yard with a big deck. Location is quiet, not far from groceries and gas. There were beach towels in closet. That being said there is definitely room for improvement. Master bedroom door does not lock as it's on the outside of door so issue with privacy. We had 10 people and only a small couch/sitting chair in living room. Had to sit on bar stools but still not room for everyone to relax. Laminate flooring is coming apart due to humidity I'm assuming. My grandson tripped over it numerous times and you will stub your toes, we just wore shoes to avoid this. Drywall is coming off the walls and there was mold in couple different places. Encountered several water bugs during our stay so pest control needs evaluated. Deck needs a railing of some kind especially with young kids coming through. Bathroom floors had hair from previous guests. Price to me was high for all issues and needed repairs
Jody E.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
2/10 Terrible
Ruben H.
Aug 4, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible Stay
I would have liked not to comment but I wouldn’t want other people to go through the same. I can only simply say, I do not recommend this place. When we came, the check in time was 4:00, we arrived around 4:45 and we found 2 people claiming to be cleaning the pool but we’re swimming and smoking and the pool was still dirty. They were also calling me for 2 days straight because they supposedly were going to clean the pool. I do not recommend this place at all.