Palmetto Cottage - Historic 1925 cottage in Downtown Fairhope
House in Fairhope, AL
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
Palmetto Cottage is a quintessential Fairhope cottage located close to downtown Fairhope. This nearly 100 year old house has been fully renovated and filled with charm and character. Named one of Southern Living's best small towns, Fairhope has plentiful shopping, great restaurants and fun night life within a short walk. The Fairhope pier is a short distance away where you can enjoy the beautiful sunsets over Mobile Bay or stroll along the beach.
The cottage has a full kitchen with Keurig coffee maker and microwave, washer and dryer and a cute covered porch on which to relax. There are two bedrooms, one queen and one full bed, and shared hall bath with large shower (no tub). We provide an initial supply of coffee, creamer, sugar, toiletries and laundry detergent for few days. Folding beach chairs and beach towels are available for guest use.
Please know that since this cottage is almost a 100 years old it has small hallways and doors.
Driveway is tight so no trailers or campers are allowed.
***Now available to rent!!! Palmetto Carriage House, which is a separate rental located behind Palmetto Cottage on the same property, is an open concept studio apartment with a king size bed, living room, full bath and efficiency kitchen. The carriage house has a private entrance and secluded back porch. Perfect if you need space for a few extra guest but still private enough to feel secluded. The Carriage House is a separate rental and not available to use unless a separate rental is booked.
The cottage has a full kitchen with Keurig coffee maker and microwave, washer and dryer and a cute covered porch on which to relax. There are two bedrooms, one queen and one full bed, and shared hall bath with large shower (no tub). We provide an initial supply of coffee, creamer, sugar, toiletries and laundry detergent for few days. Folding beach chairs and beach towels are available for guest use.
Please know that since this cottage is almost a 100 years old it has small hallways and doors.
Driveway is tight so no trailers or campers are allowed.
***Now available to rent!!! Palmetto Carriage House, which is a separate rental located behind Palmetto Cottage on the same property, is an open concept studio apartment with a king size bed, living room, full bath and efficiency kitchen. The carriage house has a private entrance and secluded back porch. Perfect if you need space for a few extra guest but still private enough to feel secluded. The Carriage House is a separate rental and not available to use unless a separate rental is booked.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Fairhope, AL
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our recent extended stay at Palmetto Cottage in Fairhope at felt right at home from the moment we arrived. This cottage has been historically preserved, but has also received many tasteful updates by the owners, who live locally and are readily available for any questions. The location provides for easy access for walking to the downtown shops and restaurants, as well as the Bayfront. Don't forget to read the information notebook provided by the owners-so much good information about the house and things to do in Lower Alabama. Highest recommendations for staying at Palmetto Cottage!
10.0 / 10.0
I spent a month in this beautiful home. It truly became home away from home! I loved the location and rode my bike or walked to town all of the time! It was clean and functional and had everything I needed. The front porch was perfect for rainy days and jogging to the bay in the mornings was a highlight of the trip. So thankful for my time in beautiful Fairhope!
10.0 / 10.0
Palmetto Cottage was beautiful, convenient to downtown Fairhope, and had everything guests could possibly want in a rental property. We had a wonderful time, and Summer was very sweet to work with!
10.0 / 10.0
Very charming home, great location. Couldn’t have trailer I pull in or by home, that was in property description I knew this ahead of booking. Great stay! Highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful cottage home in downtown Fairhope!! Everything about our visit was perfect and can't wait to go back. Summer has thought of everything in the house. Fairhope is a quaint coastal town!!!
10.0 / 10.0
The cottage is cute and cozy. Summer has done a great job of anticipating the needs of her guests. Affordable prices too!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location…easy walk to downtown Fairhope and the bay. Super clean and comfy cottage!
10.0 / 10.0
A lovely and charming cottage! Summer was a perfect hostess and the cottage was immaculate and well cared for. We enjoyed our stay in Fairhope!
10.0 / 10.0
Love this cottage and Fairhope!
We will be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Weekend getaway
The Palmetto Cottage is the perfect place for a peaceful retreat. Beautifully decorated and everything a guest could need. Close to town, just right! We’ll definitely be back.
10.0 / 10.0
Great experience!
We really enjoyed our stay. Perfect spot for our short trip to Fairhope.
10.0 / 10.0
Weekend trip
Our stay was wonderful! The house is in a great location close to everything. It was very clean and the owner provided all we could have needed. Even a little gift for an extra touch which we really enjoyed! Would stay again for sure!
10.0 / 10.0
Cutest Cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Palmetto Cottage…don’t think you could do better. Ample room with 2 bedrooms, very comfortable beds, an outside porch that lets the breeze in. We had to tear ourselves away from it. Summer had the cottage extremely well stocked!!! And, of course shopping and eating in Fairhope is always great. We didn’t have long enough, so may have to return later this year.
Thank you Summer and Bo❣️
Have a great summer..
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay!!
Such a cute and quaint house. Perfect for our girls trip to Fairhope!!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful historical cottage! Excellent accommodations.
Palmetto cottage was perfect for our stay in Fairhope. Enjoyed every minute.
10.0 / 10.0
Short, but sweet.
Great place with easy access to Fairhope’s charm.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean and well stocked
Short distance from downtown Fairhope, spacious home with plenty of room for our belongings. Well stocked kitchen with all the basics (oils, salt and pepper, etc.) and enough coffee for our entire stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location and house!
Summer was great to communicate with and the house was in a perfect location. We could walk to town but also have privacy. Would definitely recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely
Such a wonderful retreat!
10.0 / 10.0
Love
Wonderful place close to downtown shops and restaurants!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
Great location for exploring Fairhope. Property was clean, well stocked, and comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
Great tea tap
Lovely little house. Walking distance to town. Very clean and tasteful.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful stay
Clean property, updated nicely. Great location.
10.0 / 10.0
Cute Bungalow
This bungalow was perfectly located within walking distance to downtown Fairhope. Summer was a lovely host and made check in/check out easy .The beds were very comfortable with quality linens. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare a meal. Beach towels were provided, though we had our own, it was a nice amenity. For two girlfriends get a way this home was perfect and we would love to return.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic
Great little cottage in Fairhope. Wonderful decor and little touches. Highly recommended! We will stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful cottage, great location, exceptionally clean,
My wife and I stayed in this beautiful cottage while visiting our son, daughter in law and granddaughters over Easter. We would definitely book again if available.
10.0 / 10.0
Great property
Adorable cottage and convenient to downtown Fairhope....easy walk! Great trip...thanks for everything
10.0 / 10.0
Best VRBO we’ve ever stayed in!
Exactly as advertised. Great accommodations. Great host. Wonderful town. It was a perfect break from the frozen North.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely!
The cottage and yard are absolutely adorable with lots of personal touches. The host thought of everything that might be needed and the cottage was impeccably clean. Perfect!
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely Gorgeous!
The Palmetto Cottage was just absolutely beautiful! We loved every minute there and look forward to returning! The location on Fairhope Ave. was perfect to downtown!
10.0 / 10.0
Welcome to Fairhope!
The Palmetto Cottage was beyond spectacular. A classic “cottage” with great charm decorated by an owner who knows all about the little things. It has good bones and karma. Happy from the moment I walked in the door and also sad to leave !!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfection
This property is perfection!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Location for a Fairhope Jaunt!
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at this beyond charming 1920's cottage. Summer and Bo have updated this home with every modern convenience and retained all of it's character and charm. We stayed on a Saturday - Tuesday of Mardi Gras week. The house is located about 0.6 m from downtown Fairhope. A lovely walk (you will be walking up rolling hills on the return just imagine you adjusted your treadmill). We walked down to the Mardi Gras parade on Monday evening and found we were able to stand right by the barricade and the crowd was minimal. The main crowd was on the main street. The corner by the Library was perfect. Everyone loaded up tote bags with loot tossed from the floats. The house itself was perfect. The lovely front porch accessed only from the bedroom was perfect for morning coffee. The street is a busy one but the house is set well back from the street so noise is not an issue. All the floors are tiled so if you have allergy issues this is a plus. Gas stove was fabulous. Ground floor with no steps anywhere if you enter from the rear. Perfect spot for a couple or small family. Our college kid came over from Mobile with a friend and we had plenty of room! Can't wait to return when the owners finish the garage remodel allowing for extra people! Wonderful to stay at a home that had a record player with Johnny Cash AND David Bowie!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place!
We loved staying here! The house was incredibly clean and comfortable. Great location - easy walk to downtown!
10.0 / 10.0
Loved everything about it
Loved everything about it! This was the perfect getaway for my wife and I. The uniqueness, style and feel, as well as the decor Can you have been better! Owners were helpful, friendly and communicative. We will definitely stay there again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Fairhope?
The average price for a rental in Fairhope is $356 per night. This rental is $55 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Palmetto Cottage - Historic 1925 cottage in Downtown Fairhope. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Palmetto Cottage - Historic 1925 cottage in Downtown Fairhope pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Palmetto Cottage - Historic 1925 cottage in Downtown Fairhope?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.