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Charming, historic riverfront lodge

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6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Charming, historic riverfront lodge

The Dan de Lion Lodge is a charming, historic home, built in 1918, as a "speak easy" during Mobile's prohibition era. Later it was converted to a home and added on to for family fleeing Nazis during World War II. Newly renovated, it is perfect for family gatherings, retreats, grilling, boating, fishing and relaxing sunsets on the wharf.
Nestled among 7 acres of Live Oaks and Palmettos on the banks of beautiful Dog River, this house is only 15 minutes from Downtown Mobile; a city famous for being the birthplace of Mardi Gras, delicious Gulf seafood and many antebellum homes in its 600 blocks of historic districts.
World famous Bellingrath Gardens is 30 minutes to the south and the beautiful white sand beaches of Dauphin Island are 45 minutes away.

Property manager

Marbury Buckhaults, Ogden Deaton, Tucker Deaton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Plenty outdoor areas for smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Charming Historic Riverfront
Charming historic riverfront lodge
Charming historic riverfront lodge Mobile
New Listing Charming Historic Riverfront Lodge

About the neighborhood

Map
AL, Mobile

What's nearby

  • Hank Aaron Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Mobile Cruise Terminal - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Dauphin Street - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
  • USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park - 16 min drive - 16.9 km
  • University of South Alabama - 16 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rice Asian Grill & Sushi Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Patches Lounge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Jamaican Vibes Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, historic riverfront lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Charming, historic riverfront lodge located?

Located in Venetia, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Hank Aaron Stadium, Topgolf Mobile, and Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mobile Cruise Terminal and Mobile Bay are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Charming, historic riverfront lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Terry G.

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

Golf trip

The bathroom shower needs a little work on the one side of house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared A.

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

Beautiful Setting!

What a gorgeous spot to hang out! Charming, historic home, quiet, water-side setting. I think we’ll be coming back next year—next time we’ll allocate less time on the golf course and more time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chef Jo-Jo D.

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

Amazing Place

They were great hosts. It was a tough time because we were going to a funeral in Mobile. We were drained emotionally. Staying there and on the river was very helpful In getting through. The whole family loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett G.

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

Beautiful old place

Great place. Beautiful location. It’s an old house loaded with history and unique items. All the comforts you need, would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Christmas on the River

This was our 3rd time renting this beautiful property for Christmas. Everything was great as usual! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanne G.

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

Nice place to stay!

Great location and property! Very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

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

So much charm and history

We had a lovely time. Our family stayed there for our nephew's wedding at Fort Conde Inn. The location of this VRBO was ideal. The grounds are so beautiful! The beds were all comfortable and the house was fully equipped. Thank you for your hospitality.everythin
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

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

Excellent location and great setting.

We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the house and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Wonderful place, so charming and unique

Enjoyed our stay. The unique features of the home were great and made for a great getaway for our staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simone B.

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

Family Gathering

Wonderful location for a family gathering. Plenty of room to spread out. Enjoyed being on the river while sitting on the dock or kayaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

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

Fabulous!

My husband and I had our elderly Mom's (89 and 91) with us. We spent 4 nights. We spent half that preparing for Hurricane Francine which just added to our adventures! Thank you so much for making your home available. We enjoyed it so much ❤️ The home was so fun
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Homey unique stay on Dog River

We loved staying at the Dan de Lion! Morning coffee on the wharf, kayaking and canoeing everyday and enjoying the peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Great Getaway for Golf Trip

Dandelion Lodge accommodated our group perfectly. Plenty of room to relax and socialize. Views of Dog River and being able to enjoy the sunset in the warf/dock was a bonus. Location worked well and offered balance of access to plenty of restaurants stores while being secluded enough to truly get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman D.

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

Great house and view of the river

Perfect location for long weekend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Norman D.

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

Great getaway

Wonderful house with beautiful views of Dog river from the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

Friends Getaway

We had such a good time. The house is amazing and very comfortable. It is really easy to get to and very close to things to do with still a feeling of being away from it all. Very stress-free. Thanks to the owners for sharing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

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

Family get together

Excellent place for the family to reconnect
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Hidden gem in heart of mobile!

This is our second stay at the dandelion! Great property with the best history. I wish there was a book of stories this house has seen! Ask about the picked flowers from the property in the bedrooms. 🌸The house is old and should be treated with respect and not ever seen as a flaw but as the great character it has earned!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Home, property, & Dog River is absolutely beautiful! Homeowners were amazing.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay & will be back. Thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Annual Gathering

We loved the house and its history. The quiet of the river can't be beat. Great place to gather and relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

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

Guys Golf Trip

This house was perfect for our guys golf trip of 8. Everything was exactly as advertised, and was very central to the courses we were playing. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M., New Orleans, LA

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

Fabulous House on the Dog River

We loved our stay at the Dan De Lion! The house is charming and beautiful and was the perfect location for a long weekend away from New Orleans. Sitting on the dock at dusk was magical!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne J.

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

Wonderful! RELAXING!

Perfection! Wonderful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey F.

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

Great Trip

Tons of room for our extended family. Property was as advertised. Had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

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

Quaint and charming

Very good stay at this home! Plenty of bedrooms and space for the 7 of us. Great yard and view of the water! Really great trip overall.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022