House in Alabama
10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
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.
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.
Amenities at Fish River Retreat, Private Dock & Boathouse Bar
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Alabama
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
We have stayed at a lot of VRBOs, but this was by far the BEST VRBO we have stayed at. We had the best week with family because the house had everything we needed/wanted. The views from the porch are stunning! We especially enjoyed sitting outside each evening watching the sun set. We all thoroughly enjoyed playing ping pong and kayaking. Paul and my daughter used the boat house to get some work done and they loved having a spectacular view while getting work done. We made Thanksgiving dinner here and the kitchen had absolutely everything we needed. We were all sad to leave, including our dog. But we will be back again soon. Also, Babette was an incredible host- she thought of everything to make sure we enjoyed our stay and was so quick to get back to me when I had questions.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
Girls' weekend was a huge success thanks to Babette and the Honey House. We loved all the little touches: fresh flowers, fully stocked coffee bar, and a personalized tour upon arrival. One person in our group was is in a boot due to foot surgery and the lift/elevator was a life saver! Thanks, Babette for pouring your love into this wonderful home!
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
Beautiful location, attention to details was over the top. Host was very friendly and helpful
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Amazing pet accommodations. The kitchen was so well equipped. Truely top notch.
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10Outstanding
(39 Ratings)
"We have stayed at a lot of VRBOs, but this was by far the BEST VRBO we have stayed at. We had the best week with family because the house had everything we needed/wanted. The views from the porch ar..."
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