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"Take the Scenic Route"

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace
Escape to this beautiful 9-acre retreat, where rustic décor meets spacious comfort. Unwind on the relaxing back porch or enjoy a game of pool upstairs. Explore the nearby town of Fairhope, Tryon sport park, or head to Gulf Shores' beaches - all just a short drive away.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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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.

"Take the Scenic Route"

This beautiful home is nestled in the middle of a 9 acre property with oaks and natural surrounding. With it's rustic décor, spacious 5 bedrooms and relaxing back porch. This 3600 sq ft home is perfect for work or vacation. Large master, walk-in shower, and pool table upstairs. The town of Fairhope is a brief 10 minute drive. also minutes away from Tryon sport park, 40 minutes to the beaches of Gulf Shores and brief ride to the interstate.
This house also has an outdoor shower for the get back to nature kind of folks, barbque pit, wood burning fire place and outdoors fire pit. Come enjoy the beautiful outdoors.
Parties and special events are not allowed without special request.

Some great spots visit are Allagator Ally, Alabama Battle Ship, Bellingrath Gardens, beautiful white sandy beaches and so much more. If you are hear on business the house has internet access, Mobile is 30 minutes away and Pensacola is 1 hour away.
Other things to note
It is important to remember that it is a wooded property and with is comes critters. We have deer, coyote and snakes. The cats keep the critters away from the house. We keep the grass cut and you are welcome to walk around the property, just keep your eyes open.....

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Remove sheets from the beds and place them in the laundry room along with used towels
Clean up the kitchen and start the dishwasher.
The house is on a grinder pump, so do NOT throw and feminine products, baby wipes etc, down the toilet. Only toilet paper!

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Additional charges: $20 per day

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Daphne is home to this vacation home. Tolstoy Park and Marietta Johnson Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include De-Cuba and Hot Wheels Skate Center. Gulf Coast Exploreum and GulfQuest National Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Al Trione Sports Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Daphne Civic Center - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Daphne Sports Complex - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Daphne Bayfront Park - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Gator Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kravers Seafood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Soul Caffeine - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Take the Scenic Route" pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at "Take the Scenic Route"?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Take the Scenic Route"?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Take the Scenic Route" located?

Situated in Daphne, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Al Trione Sports Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Daphne Civic Center and De-Cuba. Daphne Public Library and Hot Wheels Skate Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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"Take the Scenic Route" Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Great place and great location

Centrally located and was perfect for our family Mardi Gras trip. We will be back. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rita B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice home and nice location

House is spacious and very nice. Needs a thorough cleaning and update bed linens/towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Lovely stay in a wonderful family home

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home. It had great amenities and the property owner was very friendly and responsive. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family Reunion

This property and owner meet all of our expectations. Clean, comfortable layout, relaxing back deck and living room.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald M.

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

Short visit to see Granddaughter in school play. Went to the bay and the gulf during the 4 day stay

Very nice home, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Great location

Very nice house
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexeis G.

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

Wedding Stay

We enjoyed our stay very much! It met all of our needs and recommend to others!! Our daughter was getting married so this allowed us to have space to prepare and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

A Quiet Place in a Busy Space

This property was perfect for our large group! Terri is a great hostess, who is responsive to any needs. The house is very conveniently located to things in the Daphne, Fairhope, and Mobile areas. Even though it is near these busy areas, it was a quiet retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect for our family...Father & his wife in the master downstairs, brother and his wife in bottom floor extra bedroom, my wife and I in upstairs bedroom, 2 kids in one bedroom and 1 more kid in another. ONLY drawback was a temporary ac unit in one of the upstairs bedrooms, which took an hr of getting used to. Very spacious, easy to enter and exit, clear directions for check in and check out, and really pretty property. LOVED the front and rear porches. Hard to say a bad thing about the property. Could use some new pots and pans, but not anything that would take a start away from their rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

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

Lovely house, lovely host

We booked this rental for a large group as we were all attending a family wedding in Daphne. The host was incredibly helpful and responsive both before and throughout the stay. The house is beautiful, spacious, and well-equipped. We especially enjoyed the game room upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

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

Enjoyed

The owners are so kind, they are there to help you. In a beautiful location and nice home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney P.

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

Beautiful location

The wooded location was peaceful and we enjoyed the large deck overlooking trees. The house is quite spacious and decorated to make you feel right at home. The pool table upstairs was a bonus! Parking in the garage made it so easy to load and unload the car. Owners live near property and were amazingly kind to work with and speedy to communicate! Highly recommend, Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia V.

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

Daphne delight

Felt at home as soon as we walked in. Loved being in a woodsy area. The house had all the amenities that we needed. Enjoyed the swing on the porch! Hope to stay there again when we are in the area!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald L L.

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

Alabama Daphne

Very spacious, weather was good, provided an opportunity for my wife and I, plus two close friends to get away for some quiet time and chill. Gorgeous grounds and beautiful, with all the amenities of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Family Getaway

Great property for our extended family to meet for our nieces wedding in Fairhope. House was large and comfortable with plenty of room for everyone s comfort. Can’t think of anything that could have made it better except more time. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany J.

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

Mobile Alabama visit

We stayed here it was a beautiful home. We had extended family stay here there was 9 total and had plenty of room for everyone. The yard is beautiful and a good location. I would 100% recommend this home if wanting to stay in Mobile area. The homeowner had quick responses as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Southeast F.

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

Suited our Needs

Let me start of by saying that the hosts were super responsive. House was clean and met the needs of our Houston-based work crew. They enjoyed the house and interactions with the host.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W., Sacramento, CA USA

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

Wonderful hosts

Teri was a wonderful host. She was always available, and as she is just a short walk through the woods was always close at hand. Our party of 10 hand plenty of room and we never felt cramped in this property. As a bonus the dog, Nola, was a big hit with our small grandchildren, whenever she came over to say hi
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg C., JASPER

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

Family stay for daughters wedding

While In Daphne this house was about a 12-16 min drive to all our wedding venues in the nearby town of Loxley Al. It also suited our crew of 10 with 5 bedrooms. Only the one king but for our purposes it worked. Next to a city road but the rear facing a wooded area and the house next door 200-300 ft away we felt we had enough privacy and the road noise wasn’t a thing for us. There is a garage but not accessible to renters which makes the load and unload a little more cumbersome. House is nice enough with hardwood and granite. A nice front porch and large rear deck with a grill …looked to be very nice but our schedule didn’t allow for much in that regard. If we were to need a house for events in Daphne or the 59 Hwy area …(one of the main roads that leads to Alabama beaches) we’d use this house again. It isn’t tangential to beaches ….but the east Bay Area, Daphne, Fairhope, Loxley, Robertsdale areas would all be doable for groups of 8-10 you can work it out. I’d recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had an absolute perfect time. House and details of check-in and check out were just as described. Great house and location. Would definitely recommend and we will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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

Home away from home

We were in town for our son's wedding and were so happy to be able to have all of our family under one roof. The house was spacious and had everything we needed for our stay. The location was perfect. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024