Spend Your Vacation In A Real Southern Hotel

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Spend your vacation in the Historic Volante Hotel.

Beautiful gardens designed to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Entry porch from driveway a southern place with rocking chairs.

Entrance foyer on first floor looking towards the bayside of house.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12511.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Hot tub
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace

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601 North Mobile Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532

Fairhope Avenue
‪3 min drive‬
Fairhope Municipal Pier
‪5 min drive‬
Magnolia Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 Opens to first level foyer

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 Blue Room Second Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 Black and White Room Second floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 Orange Room

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6 Blue and White Room Third Floor

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Historic Volante Hotel was completely refurbished and updated inside but retains its old Southern Charm from the 1890's. It is now a private residence and available to rent only to one party at a time. Spend your holiday in a true southern mansion. Historic oak trees with Spanish moss grace the extensive gardens planted to attract hummingbirds. There are wrap around verandas on both the first and second levels. The house has 3 levels and 6 large bedrooms. There are 4 bathrooms all complete with shower facilities. Relax on the veranda and sip your mint julep. The property has beach access and a 300+ ft private pier with a large boathouse. The property is on a private street and is very quiet despite being less than 5 minutes drive from the center of Fairhope. The beach is sandy and good for walking, swimming or boating. It is a wonderful house for family reunions, or to just step back in time and get away from it all. The furnishings have been carefully selected to provide comfort and charm.

Property manager

Margaret Hildick-Pytte

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Washer

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No weddings. Only with prior approval by owner.

Pets

No pets allowed

Only with permission from owner and xtra deposit.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You will be charged for cleaning all carpets.

The Tenants are to use the stairs leading down to the beach, the terraces, the pier, the dock, and the boathouse at their own risk.

Owner and Rental Agent reserve the right to make repairs as necessary, and to enter the property with reasonable notice, or without notice.

NO REFUNDS will be made for appliance(s) or mechanical failures or breakdowns. The Rental Agent shall have the right to arrange, inspect and repairs.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No weddings. Only with prior approval by owner.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fairhope

Located in Fairhope, this holiday home is on the beach. Windmill Market and Fairhope Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Village Point Park Preserve and 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Al Trione Sports Park or J.D.Sellars Stadiumm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fairhope, AL

What's nearby

Eastern Shore Art Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Fairhope Avenue - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Fairhope Municipal Pier - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
Magnolia Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
Fresenius Medical Care at Thomas Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wingfingers - Fairhope - ‬6 min drive
‪Sandra's Place - ‬3 min drive
‪The Coffee Loft - ‬8 min walk
‪Agave - ‬5 min drive
‪Cactus Cantina Mexican Grill of Fairhope - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spend Your Vacation In A Real Southern Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spend Your Vacation In A Real Southern Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spend Your Vacation In A Real Southern Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spend Your Vacation In A Real Southern Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fairhope holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mobile Bay, Eastern Shore Art Center and Windmill Market. Fairhope Avenue and Fairhope Museum of History are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 January 2025

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

Annual stay great as always

This was our third annual yearend stay and the place is still a marvel and a delight. A fine home offered by fine people who make sure everything is just right.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tipper W.

15 October 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Right on Mobile Bay

Beautiful setting for relaxation or formal photos.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

23 July 2024

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

Lovely!!

It’s our 4th stay at Margaret’s house and it is lovely as always!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brian A.

6 May 2024

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

Great Location

Great location with close proximity to Fairhope and Mobile. House is extremely well stocked. Porches are great for passing the day!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 January 2024

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

A splendid stay once again

Back for end of year family gathering again and have already made our reservation for this year. It just doesn’t get any better than this.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverley H.

26 November 2023

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

Family Thanksgiving

Our family had a great Thanksgiving at this beautiful home on the bluff in Fairhope. The weather was not very cooperative, but we did brave trips down to the wharf and enjoyed having our big Thanksgiving meal at the beautiful dining room table. Cozy beds, and plenty of room to spread out. Thanks for a lovely trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naveed S.

1 August 2023

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

Wonderful Stay

We enjoyed our stay at this wonderful property. Thanks for sharing with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

24 July 2023

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

Simply Amazing!!

This is our third year in a row staying at the property. It is absolutely magical with the most amazing sunsets and views. We love walking out to the pier and walking on the beach. The house is amazing and very spacious as well. We will be back again for sure!!

Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

11 March 2023

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

Ocean Ridge Friends Golf Trip

The property was even better then listed. Location Location Location, and what a view and great place to relax after playing the RTJ trail or walking around Fairhope. Felt like home.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 January 2023

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

Hard to imagine a better place for a large family gathering.

Spacious, comfortable, nicely furnished, well equipped in a great location.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlene c., Dallas,Texas

8 November 2022

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

Beautiful vintage hotel on the water. Hope to visit again.

Perfect

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise K.

14 August 2022

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

Fairhope

I can’t begin to say enough great things about this property!!! Our family had the best time. We will be returning every summer to this home. The house, porches, grounds, wharf and location was perfection!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

14 June 2022

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

You will love it!

The pictures of the house did not do it justice. Gorgeous and the view of Mobile Bay and the sunsets were amazing. Elaine

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James W., Boerne, Texas

10 May 2022

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

Fairhope Getaway

Beautiful house in a great location. Easy walk into town to enjoy shopping and restaurants.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., Villa Rica, Georiga

7 January 2022

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

Morris Celebration

We had a grandson graduate from Auburn on one Saturday and another one get married the next one. We choose one day to celebrate both of these events and Christmas. We started at 10 and went to 10! The place was perfect for this. We never felt cramped. Our host graciously provided many lovely dishes and accessories that we used. We would recommend it to others and hope to visit again in a few years.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

3 August 2021

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

Amazing Place!

We stayed at the house for a month and it was such an enjoyable experience. The house is beautiful, comfortable and overall amazing. We will be back for another stay!

Stayed 29 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K., Louisville KY, USA

27 June 2021

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

Absolutely wonderful getaway!

The home was absolutely beautiful and beaming with authentic southern charm while providing all the needed amenities for our family gathering. The pier and boathouse were great for relaxing and fishing which allowed for a few teaching moments with some of our youngest. The only downside was that we arrived post tropical rain storm so the beach was not too enticing, but the close proximity to local sites and beaches kept everyone busy. Melissa was prompt and helpful with all communications and made us feel welcome. I would highly recommend this beautiful home for a relaxing vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Owensboro, Kentucky

20 June 2021

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

Excellent in every way.

We loved your porch. You could see the water and all your plants. We loved your back yard. Your home was beautiful and we so admired your beautiful furniture. I think I could have stayed for the summer. Thank you for allowing us to spend time in your home. Thank you for furnishing coffee, shampoo & others. That was so nice of you. You are a dear lady.

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

19 June 2021

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

Nice vacation home in good location with water access

It was great to sit outside on the porch or go down to the dock, very peaceful. Nearby restaurants were very good as well as parks.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Debbie L.

3 June 2021

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

Live on the Porches, Avoid the Water

We loved the wrap-around porches! The house was large enough for plenty of together time and private time. The kitchen had ample dishes for our group size. The fishing off of the pier was great for little kids with many small varieties biting frequently. However, our dreams of kids playing on the beach and swimming were dashed when we saw an alligator on our first day and spoke with locals about the water quality. We also had to move a substantial amount of fragile items from table surfaces with little kids in the house. We had a great visit!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry F.

22 July 2020

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

Excellent house, nice established neighborhood, beautiful view of the bay

Everything was real nice

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

J D.

21 July 2020

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

A fine place to stay during difficult times.

The house was/is as advertised. We stayed as a family (three generations) and were able to spread out across the three floors. It is a private location and we did not have to deal with crowds. The porches were great (as was the rest of the house) and we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

James H.

13 July 2020

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

Great house

House was great for a crowd. Boys loved fishing from dock! Kitchen wAs so well equipped. Great stay!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

7 August 2019

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

Beautiful Home

Great

Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn I.

11 July 2019

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

Wonderful Family Vacation!

The property is beautiful! We loved the house and the space it provided. We had 11 people stay, and we had plenty of room for the teens to play games, adults to lounge, and the grandparents to relax. The dining area was a great gathering place and the kitchen was well stocked, so cooking meals was easy. The dock on the water was the one of the best parts of this property. The kids loved fishing off the dock and caught close to a hundred fish...most were small, but it kept everyone entertained because no one waited long to catch something. Another wonderful aspect of the house is the location is near a cute area in Fairhope that has food, shopping, and entertainment. Lastly, Margaret, the owner, is very responsive and is easy to contact. Overall, this was a great family vacation home for all ages!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Hildick-Pytte

Tony and Margaret are residents of Australia. We have another property on VRBO in New Hampshire. We are US citizens but have been living and working in Australia since 1995. This property is near Margaret's mother who lives in the Pascagoula area. We found the house and fell in love with it's original southern charm. Margaret was born in Biloxi, Mississippi and is a southern girl at heart. This is the perfect place for escaping the harsh periods of the northern US Winter.

Why they chose this property

This property has been lovingly restored to accent the 1800's in the south but completely updated with modern accents and appliances. It is a historic hotel that catered to the genteel society of the day. Oak floors, period furnishings, large wood burning fireplace and spectacular views are only the beginning. The graceful gardens flower all year long with large camellias, azaleas, perennials, and oaks bearing Spanish moss. The gardens were planted to attract hummingbirds. The house is great for family gatherings.

What makes this property unique

There are two levels of wrap-around verandahs complete with furniture in both the front and back of the house. Many private areas for relaxing and contemplation. The area is so quiet and is like stepping back in time some 100+ years. Yet the town of Fairhope is just some 4-5 minutes drive away. Access to the beach is by stair, with landing. The beach is sandy and is suitable for daily walks and the Yacht club is just a short walk some 300 ft from the private pier. The property has a private pier with a grand boathouse complete with electric jet ski lift and power and water. There is a dock at the end of the boathouse for swimming, crabbing, and fishing. The gardens are spectacular with flowers blooming all seasons.