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Bass-kin on the RIver-Tiny House-waterfront, 18min to dwntwn F'hope 38 min- Gulf

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42 inch smart tv. Down filled pullout couch. Fold down space saving table.
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 220.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Fairhope, AL
  • Weeks Bay Reserve
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Fairhope Avenue
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Foley Sportsplex
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Naval Outlying Field Barin (NHX)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Loft bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Bass-kin on the RIver-Tiny House-waterfront, 18min to dwntwn F'hope 38 min- Gulf

Rated as "One of Alabamas Coolest Tiny Homes" by ALcom. Also, featured in Mobile Bay Monthly Magazine.

River cabin with a treehouse feel. Located directly on Fish River. Kayaking, campfires, fishing Gulfshores-38min, Downtown Fairhope-18min.
Kayaks and fishing poles provided. Samsung smart TV. Fast internet-300mbps. Summers can be hot outside...two A/Cs & a dehumidifier!
2 person capacity(no children)

Manatee sighting Nov. 2022. Dolphins sighting June 2024, Feb 2024. and May 2023
Bass-kin is a house located directly on the Fairhope side of Fish river. The cabin has a very inviting interior with wood panels, floor, and blinds. Bass-kin has great natural lighting with 11 windows(with natural wood blinds). You are so high up that you feel like you are in a treehouse. The ladder leading to the upstairs loft style bedroom has a full size bed with a great expansive view of the river. If you prefer not to use the ladder, the couch down on the main floor is a pullout queen size bed.

Enjoy everything about the property: kayaks, fishing poles, grilling picnic area with a Webber charcoal grill, fire pit,etc. The river is great place to spend your time! The Inside of the tiny house living area is a great place to watch a movie or football game. It has a very comfortable down filled couch and a 42 inch Smart TV which includes Youtube TV, which is the newest(best) streaming service that provides 70 of the best cable channels, and is easy to navigate. When watching movies, the smart tv allows you to log in to your Netflix or Amazon Prime account. We have Wifi internet with lots of power(300 mpbs!!). Big Daddy's grill is just a few blocks down the road. Big Daddy's is one of the areas most popular casual dinning restaurants located on the river.
The occasional rain shower can be a little bit of a bummer at most places, but not at the cabin. Its great to hear the rain on the tin roof.
Southern Summers can be hot. The cabin has two air conditioners and a dehumidifier... When combined it makes a comfortable temperature inside of the cabin.

A large portion of short term rental properties have the owners who live on or adjacent to the property. We do not live on or adjacent to the cabin.

Recent guest spotted a Bald Eagle at the property during their stay!

Listing picture disclosure: some shoreline erosion has occurred from Hurricane Sally.

Because of hazards like a child falling throught the hatch of the sleeping area and the rocky bulkhead, we ask guests not to bring children.

Property manager

Michael Brenny
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
To reduce fire hazard, we request no candles.
Although smoking is not allowed inside, you are welcomed to smoke outside. $350 fine for smoking inside the cabin.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the area

Fairhope

Located in Fairhope, this cabin is on the waterfront. Weeks Bay Reserve and Lake Victoria reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Park at OWA and The Gulf Bowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Foley Sportsplex or J.D.Sellars Stadiumm. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Fairhope, AL

What's nearby

  • Weeks Bay Reserve - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Fairhope Avenue - 18 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Fairhope Municipal Pier - 22 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Magnolia Beach - 22 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Foley Sportsplex - 23 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Tacos - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bill-E's Old 27 Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Good Time Charley's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Grill - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bass-kin on the RIver-Tiny House-waterfront, 18min to dwntwn F'hope 38 min- Gulf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bass-kin on the RIver-Tiny House-waterfront, 18min to dwntwn F'hope 38 min- Gulf?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bass-kin on the RIver-Tiny House-waterfront, 18min to dwntwn F'hope 38 min- Gulf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bass-kin on the RIver-Tiny House-waterfront, 18min to dwntwn F'hope 38 min- Gulf located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Victoria, Quail Creek Golf Course and Punta Clara Candy Kitchen. Weeks Bay Reserve and Lakewood Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Perfect little getaway

This is our 2nd time staying here. The hosts have been excellent both times. Great location, perfect for kayaking, and easy fishing. If you're looking for a location near downtown Fairhope and close to the gulf, this is your place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen S.

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

Very nice, peaceful retreat. Would stay again!!

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun B.

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

Excellent

Everything from the check in to check out was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel Q.

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

Sweetest little cabin

We had a great time! Cabin is precious and the location was perfect to check out local attractions. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Perfect Getaway

This is a great place to stay for a relaxing getaway. Everything you need for hours of fishing, kayaking, and sitting around a campfire is at your fingertips. Fairhope and the surrounding location provide endless activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alivia G.

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

Weekend getaway

The house was super cute and quiet. It had all the basic necessities and was comfortable and fun being able to fish!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gearldlynn L.

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

The cutest tiny house!

My husband and I booked this tiny house for a quiet getaway! It was perfect! We thought the loft area was quite cozy. We loved watching the boats pass by on the river. The kitchen was well equipped for us to make breakfast one morning. We would highly recommend this place! We were impressed with all of the information and the labels were very helpful. Michael was a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

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

On the river

We loved this little cabin on the Fish River. It had everything we needed including many little things you'd never expect (like fishing gear and live bait). It's a great location. We also enjoyed the town of Fairhope.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun B.

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

Amazing

Every thing was great. Our trip was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Amazing!!

We needed a two day retreat with us both being in major leadership roles and Basskin provided everything we needed to recoup and rejuvenate!! This is a very special little piece of heaven.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista B.

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

December 1-3, 2023

I had plans to surprise my husband with reservations to stay at this tiny cabin on the river back in October!! We are local to the area and we had something come up that caused us to have to reschedule. The property owner, Michael, was more than understanding to accommodate us having to change our dates!! It was very easy and we’re thankful for how flexible he was! The cabin itself was so cute and quaint!! It was exactly what we love and was very clean and organized!! We grilled steaks the first night and were pleased to find all the essentials we needed for the charcoal grill provided for us!! We even had to text the property owner to ask if he had matches or a lighter to use and he was prompt to provide us an answer back!! All through the night and the next morning it had rained a lot, but we enjoyed having a slow Saturday morning listening to the rain hit the tin roof and watched a cozy Christmas movie in the living room!! The WiFi was very fast and worked great!! We honestly loved everything about our stay and have no complaints!! We also thought it was such a special touch to have welcome gifts when we arrived!! Overall, it was a wonderful place and we would love to stay again one day!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

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

Great river stay

Clean, beautiful, perfect get away! Add this to your Alabama list!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

River getaway

I had a great stay at Bass-kin on the River. Everything was well thought out and provided. It's a beautiful location and great way to clear your head and be close to nature. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cary T.

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

Wonderful Place to Stay

This is a great little place to stay for a long weekend. The owners communication is top notch and the care they obviously have in making sure you have a great stay is very evident. The neighborhood is great (The neighbors two calico cats are the finest greeters there are, they made fishing so much fun!). It is a tiny cabin with alot of charm and thought put into it. We didn't want for anything while there (we didn't cook anything while there but there is a great array of things there to use). I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Relaxing Retreat on the River

Clean, relaxing mini home on the River - exactly what we wanted for a weekend get-away. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Exactlynas promised and described!

A really relaxing yet convenient location. Everything yiu need to enjoy your stay is right there as detailed in the listing. Had a wonderful stay relaxing by the river and had a few friends over for a cook out and all enjoyed the facilities and tranquility.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alanna J.

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

Bass-Kin on the River

BEAUTIFUL
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Working getaway

We loved staying in baskin by the river! We kayaked up and down the river every day! The cabin was perfect! The owner was very nice and willing to help with whatever we needed. We would definitely recommend a river adventure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Charming, rustic, cozy, Fish River cabin

Fun, private, on water. Kayaks to use, fire pit, charcoal grill, outdoor seating, near birding trails and beaches and dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

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

Great place place to stay

It was great!b
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hunter G.

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

Weekend get away.

Cabin was nice and cozy. Great location and great food near by.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Perfect little getaway!

Our stay at Bass-Kin on the River was everything I wanted it to be. The cabin is super cute and has everything you could need. Definitely get up early enough to watch the sun rise. We took the kayak’s out fishing and had so much fun! We plan to come back as soon as time allows.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

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

A friendly visit

Just came down for a long weekend to visit with friends. My husband and I enjoyed staying at the cabin for R&R. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Perfect river getaway

Loved staying at this quaint cabin overlooking the river. Two of us stayed and enjoyed kayaking on the beautiful river while enjoying bonfires and grilling out by the water. We also fished a few times. You can literally see the fish jumping out of the water. It’s a very small cabin, but it has everything you need and since it’s perched up high, the views are amazing. It’s an adventure. The location is perfect. There is a restaurant within walking or kayaking distance and the cute town of Fairhope with shopping, great food, and the ocean is 10 minutes away. The hosts were amazing and answered any questions I had. Check in and out was very simple. We’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cherished Memories

It’s in the details!!!!! Our host thought of everything. The tiny home was lovely and had everything we needed for our stay. It was clean. The loft bed was very comfy. There was a fresh bag of ice in the fridge. Coffee provided. Any little thing that you might need right down to flashlights, matches, firewood, toiletries, stocked kitchen, tips for paddling… The personalized notes and welcome snacks offered a warm welcome. They also had it ready early so they offered an early checkin. We really appreciated that everything you need to enjoy your time here was included! We didn’t have to think ahead, pack anything special, or rent anything. All we had to do was show up and enjoy. Kayaks, lifejackets, fishing poles, even a pair of River shoes… all there. And on top of that, as someone new to the river, we found it very comforting that the owner mentioned in the book that if we got stuck or lost on the river, he was there to help and just a text away. Above and beyond to say the least! The tiny home is adorable! It’s well crafted, every inch maximized, and artistically constructed to create a stylish space with minimalist materials. Host, Michael, was very friendly, attentive, and equally respectful of space and privacy. You can’t beat the view and accessibility to the River. Truthfully, it’s everything it appears to be online with some additional little touches that made it extra special. We will cherish the experience and the memories for years to come. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael Brenny

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I am an experienced VRBO host..who loves what what I am doing. Its fun trying to provide the best customer experience possible.

My wife and I have lived in Fairhope for almost all of our lives. We know the area real well. Anything from beaches, shopping, restaurants, hiking, boating, fishing, site seeing, etc. We can provide recommendations.


Why they chose this property

Why this property?.. I would say because its waterfront property, really comfortable,
and unique. There are very few river houses in this area that you can rent on a daily basis and the ones you can rent are large. And as a result they are asking quite a bit to rent. An attribute of this place is that its not too big where we have to price it too high.
This property is located in Fairhope, AL which consistently gets voted Americas favorite small town. As mentioned earlier, the west side of Fish River is the nicest part of the river. It is also closest to downtown Fairhope with its great shopping and dinning.

We get alot of guests who are couples celebrating anniversaires and birthdays.

There is a ladder leading up to a loft/sleeping area. If you have trouble climbing or get up a lot in the night, you can sleep on the pullout couch on the main floor. Special precautions should be made while up in the loft; closing the hatch while up there and not standing on the hatch door.

What makes this property unique

The cabin gives you a rustic feel. You are high up and get an amazing view of the river. The neighborhood is great. Its located on a dead end street. Not a lot of traffic. Everyone is real friendly.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests