"Make sure to eat at least one breakfast out on the back porch looking at the huge live oaks." — Sarah ★★★★★

There's no place like this in Fairhope. Built in 1910 and loved by only a handful of families since — including a Venezuelan consul — this 4-bedroom estate sits on over an acre of century-old live oaks in historic Montrose.

Every surface has a story. Original embossed tin covers the walls and ceilings. Hand-carved fretwork frames every downstairs doorway. The floors are original maple and heart pine that's been aging since before your grandparents were born. Original wavy glass and stained glass windows still catch the light.

And then you step out back.

The giant covered porch opens onto a private yard shaded by oaks that were old before the house was built. There's a fire pit. There are rocking chairs. There is exactly nothing to do but be there.

The Comforts

☞ 2 California king beds + 2 queen beds (sleeps 8)
☞ 2 full baths — upstairs has a soaking tub and separate shower
☞ Fully stocked gourmet kitchen
☞ 200 Mbps WiFi + 2 Smart TVs with Netflix
☞ Full washer/dryer on-site
☞ Parking for up to 4 vehicles
☞ Easy self check-in

The Location

We're on the Eastern Shore Trail — the 22-mile path along Mobile Bay — three miles north of downtown Fairhope. Walk or ride the trail straight to the Fairhope clock. Head south at sunset and you'll reach Stedman's Landing, a public beach access with some of the best bay views you'll find.

☞ 5 minutes to downtown Fairhope
☞ 12 minutes to the Grand Hotel
☞ 20 minutes to downtown Mobile
☞ 50 minutes to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach
☞ 60 minutes from PNS or MOB airports

Your hosts Dave and Jen know every good table in town. We'll send a curated dining list when you book and are happy to give more specific picks once we know what you're after.

Little Bird in downtown Fairhope was selected for The New York Times’ “America’s Best Restaurants 2026” list, published September 2026. The Times describes it as “Coastal Southern,” notes it opened in June 2025, and highlights chef Bill Briand’s Louisiana Cajun influences in the Gulfside, arts-oriented Fairhope setting.