What a great house. Itâs clean and comfortable. The views are great. The hosts are fantastic. I bought some of the best lump crabmeat I have had in years! The shrimp were great too and I had some shipped to my son in Washington State.
We were here for a peaceful birthday weekend and this was just the place!! Coffee in the morning on the screened in porch was amazing, and the walk down to the dock, we could have spent the whole day there just watching the wildlife. We went to the Bellengrath gardens for the Chinese lantern fest and it was lovely. Restaurants were crowded so we BBQ âd at the house was perfect sitting under the house and still able to visit while cooking. Great place!!
We love privacy and nature. This river house met and exceeded expectations. At the end of a long driveway, it provided the privacy we like. Overlooking the marsh and river, I identified 21 bird species in about 90 minutes one morning. While remote, there is nearby access to a Fowl River boat ramp, a beachfront at Mobile Bay park, and Dauphin Island. Property was clean. Easy to communicate with owner.
The home was just what we needed. Plenty of room for the entire family. The kids really enjoyed fishing from the pier. We really enjoyed the time together sitting inside the screened porches. Great place with plenty of room to roam!
This house and property was great for two families with kids. Lots of room inside and out, and the ping pong table downstairs was a hit. Host was very friendly and thoughtful, checking in with us before and during our stay. We will definitely suggest this house to others.
We found this gem last minute and were SO happy with it. The directions were very easy, host is great and it is a very private spot on huge lot with a brand new dock right on the water. We spent 2 nights and all 3 beds we used were super comfortable. The house inside was spotless and very nicely decorated. The back deck is upstairs on second floor and watching summer lightning storms in the distance and sunset is beautiful. We had no issues with mosquitoes which I just assumed would be a problem that close to water so that was cool. Both evenings we fished and used one of the crab cages for fun. We threw everything back but got a really nice redfish 20" and 19" flounder. Several croakers and a few small hard heads. For 3 dudes this place was AWESOME! Store is right around the corner and easy drive to/from Mobile for fishing supplies. We ate 2 times at an incredible restaurant called Bayou Seafood Company which has the BEST fried and boiled shrimp we have ever had at a really fair price. Growing up in S Texas we were surprised as it blew away the Kings Inn and Papadeuex fried shrimp which is really good if you're familiar with them. For private pilots its really close to Mobile, St. Elmo and Dauphin Island. We did have to fly out early to beat summer pop up storms but that's gulf coast in summer. Would have loved to have stayed longer. If the hosts will let us we'll def come back every chance we get. If you have kids they would LOVE the dock. AC was GREAT!
The place was clean, spacious and comfortable. We docked our boat on the new pier, caught crabs in the provided traps, foraged for 4 varieties of gourmet mushrooms on the property and had an over all fantastic trip. Gorgeous views and easy access to the bays and great fishing. And our host was fast to reply and gracious with any request we had. Could not be happier.
The house was very clean and provided everything we needed for a weeks stay. The location was perfect - less expensive than staying right on Dauphin Island but about as close as you can get with a Dollar General right down the road for last minute needs. The ping pong table was an added bonus for the kids. Would definitely stay here again! Very private.
I loved being able to watch the sunsets on the back screened in porch, and the sunrises on the front porch with a cup of coffee. The property is beautiful and so is the house. Definitely a great place to unwind and disconnect. And only being 10 to 15 mins away from the island, theres so much to do. My family had a great stay, and are already looking to book again.
We loved everything about our stay! From fishing off the dock, swinging in the swing, relaxing in the home, to sitting on the balcony watching it rain. It was nothing short of perfect! Such a peaceful atmosphere, we will definitely be visiting again!!
Of all the places we have stayed, this truly is one of our very favorites. The owners were gracious and very respectful. Everything we needed was in place. The property and surrounding acres were just so beautiful and peaceful. Thank you so very much!
We loved our stay. Our hosts Patricia and Victor are a delight. We look forward to our next stay. Delicious crabs, peaceful, secluded and 15 min from Dauphin Island.
The house was neat and clean with plenty of room to spread out. The screened back porch was perfect for watching summer storms roll in. Easy access to the beach and other locations from the property.
Never stayed here at all! Showed up 1st day disgusting. Nasty dirty no furniture at house is same as pics on listing! Mold mildew stains and bugs Location! Location is in middle of nowhere! Can't get Host to refund your money! Good luck with VRBO lol you be on phone on hold for hours to get hung up on!
Wonderful stay in a lovely home with exceptional surroundings! Nature Galore! Loved fishing off the dock at night. Short drive to beautiful beaches. Nice to spend the day at the beach then coming home to our secluded retreat, Fantastic property owners!
Iâm Patricia the owner. My daughter, Kate manages the home. My husband and I were both born and raised in the Mon Louis Island community. We are both sixth generation fishing folks. Together we have owned and operated a small seafood business, www.zirlottseafood.com, which is located on Fowl River next door to the River Cottage. My daughters have stepped up to help with managing the Rental as well as the Seafood Business.
We love the property and purchased it in 2018 from a previous HomeAway host. We think of it as a part of our own home and hope that you will love it, too.
Ask about our delicious seafood for you to enjoy at the home.
The view of Fowl River is very attractive and peaceful. An exclusive hide away from all the hustle and bustle of traffic and noise. A large screened area below the house is perfect for outdoor dining or playing ping pong, or just relaxing. There is also a screened upstairs porch, that is good for dining while viewing the river or reading, and just resting, etc. There is plenty of shade trees and breezes to enjoy. The sunsets make a beautiful ending to your day at the River. When returning from the beach we ask that you please just use the hose in the garage to rinse off some of the sand. And if you plan to wash your beach towels and sandy swimwear, please shake out as much sand as possible, as the sand can damage the washing machine and dryer. The spacious house is very comfortable with AC and heat.