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Fish River Retreat, Private Dock & Boathouse Bar

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A living room with a grey sectional sofa, a coffee table with a model ship, and a patterned rug. - Fish River Retreat, Private Dock & Boathouse Bar (Summerdale)
A covered outdoor deck with wooden chairs and tables, large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape. - Fish River Retreat, Private Dock & Boathouse Bar (Summerdale)
A spacious living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan. - Fish River Retreat, Private Dock & Boathouse Bar (Summerdale)
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a clock, and a television. - Fish River Retreat, Private Dock & Boathouse Bar (Summerdale)
At Fish River Retreat, Private Dock & Boathouse Bar, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like kayaking and bicycling at this vacation home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Fish River Retreat, Private Dock & Boathouse Bar

  • Consistently rated the best VRBO guests have ever stayed at, The Honey House is a luxury 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom waterfront home sleeping 10 on the beautiful Fish River. With your own private dock, screened elevated boathouse with TV and bar seating, boat slip with lift, kayaks, lily pad float, elevator access, and a Premier Host who often arrives with fresh flowers and a personal welcome tour - this is not just a rental.
    It is where families make the memories they will talk about forever.

    THE PROPERTY
    Step directly from the living room or master bedroom onto your private deck overlooking Fish River. Then follow your own exclusive catwalk straight to the screened elevated boathouse - your private riverside living room with TV, bar seating and panoramic water views. No other VRBO on Fish River offers this.

    PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
    Sleeps 10 - 3 bedrooms - 3 full bathrooms - no morning bottlenecks
    Private dock with boat slip AND boat lift - bring your own boat
    Public boat launch literally 30 seconds away
    Screened elevated boathouse with TV and bar seating
    Private deck off living room and master bedroom
    Exclusive catwalk from master bedroom directly to the boathouse
    2 kayaks and lily pad float included at no extra charge
    Elevator access for grandparents and guests with mobility needs
    Fully stocked chef's kitchen with gas range and stocked coffee bar
    Game room with foosball and ping pong
    Fire pit, BBQ grill, outdoor shower, koi pond, swing bed patio
    1 dog welcome
    10 min to charming downtown Fairhope
    15 min to The Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa
    20 min to Gulf Shores beaches
    Near Glory Farms wedding venue

    PERFECT FOR
    Multigenerational family reunions - grandparents fully accommodated with elevator and single-level waterfront access
    Girls weekends and bachelorette celebrations - river paradise with fresh flowers waiting on arrival
    Fishing enthusiasts - catch bass and catfish from the dock every single day
    Couples getaways and milestone birthday celebrations
    Sports families needing a full kitchen, laundry and room to spread out
    Wedding weekends - Glory Farms and other Fairhope wedding venue minutes away, space for the whole family

    YOUR HOST
    Babbie is a VRBO Premier Host with a perfect 10/10 communication and check-in rating and a 0% cancellation rate. She personally greets most guests, provides a full welcome tour of the property, brings fresh flowers, and has thought of every single detail
    From a stocked coffee bar to extra paper towels, trash bags, aluminum foil, local restaurant recommendations and more.
    Guests consistently say she is the best host they have ever had across all their years of VRBO and vacation travel.

    WHAT GUESTS SAY
    "Best VRBO ever - the photos do not even do it justice." - Madison C.
    "We have stayed at many VRBOs. This is by far the best we have ever experienced." - Multiple verified guests
    "I will never forget this time of togetherness." - Bryan, Mobile AL
    "A little slice of Heaven on Fish River." - Kate W.
    "Babbie and her husband were the most exceptional hosts we have ever had - and we have had all five star hosts at every previous property." - Jennifer D.
    "The photos don't do it justice - it is very large with plenty of common spaces for everyone." - Madison C.
    "We made Thanksgiving dinner here and the kitchen had absolutely everything we needed." - Verified guest, November 2025

    LOCATION
    Fish River connects to Weeks Bay and Mobile Bay for miles of calm protected waterways perfect for boating, kayaking and fishing.
    The Honey House sits on a peaceful bend of the river in Summerdale, Alabama - private and serene, yet minutes from everything.

    10 min to downtown Fairhope - boutique shopping, art galleries, farm-to-table dining, the iconic Fairhope Pier, Thursday night live music, Saturday farmers market
    15 min to The Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa
    20 min to Gulf Shores white sand beaches
    25 min to The Wharf entertainment complex
    5 min by boat to Big Daddy's waterfront seafood restaurant
    Minutes to many Fairhope wedding venues
    10 min to Publix grocery

    You are not booking a place to sleep. You are reserving the vacation your family will talk about for years.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside downstairs only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave the key on the kitchen counter and notify me as you are leaving.
Please make sure all trash is in a garbage bag before putting it in the outside trash container.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Must sign rental agreement upon booking
A $500 security hold will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after departure, if no damages reported.
Must follow all house rules including but no limited to no smoking inside or upstairs decks and no parties, 1 pet allowed with $150 pet fee

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Maximum of 1 dog allowed with a $150 pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside downstairs only

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Fairhope, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Quail Creek Golf Course and Lakewood Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Tropic Falls at OWA and Eastern Shore Art Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Billy's Seafood, or check out an event or a game at Foley Sportsplex. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, water skiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Fairhope travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A dense forest with tall pine trees and a grassy field.
    Weeks Bay Reserve
    10 min drive - 13.1 km
  • A coffee shop interior with a wooden counter, coffee machines, and chalkboard menus listing drinks and prices.
    Fairhope Avenue
    17 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Lake Victoria
    6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Quail Creek Golf Course
    14 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Foley Sportsplex
    16 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mr. Spuds
    12 min drive
  • The Porch
    15 min drive
  • Big Daddy's Grill
    6 min drive
  • Waffle House
    13 min drive
  • Saraceno's Restaurant
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fish River Retreat, Private Dock & Boathouse Bar pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fish River Retreat, Private Dock & Boathouse Bar?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fish River Retreat, Private Dock & Boathouse Bar?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fish River Retreat, Private Dock & Boathouse Bar located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Victoria, Punta Clara Candy Kitchen, and Weeks Bay Reserve. Quail Creek Golf Course and John Snook Telephone Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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