Emma's Bay House - Fairhope, Alabama

Laura S.

Emma's Bay House (and really, the town of Fairhope) has convinced this New Englander that she wants to move there... or, spend at least another week in this gorgeous bed and breakfast that was like staying in a postcard, complete with bay breezes and Southern charm!

Divine doesn’t begin to cover the Betty Annette room. Tucked on the upper level, the balcony afforded a jaw-dropping view of Mobile Bay. I love a good coffee sipping (or wine sipping) rocking chair view and this is one of the best ones I've ever encountered!

Now, breakfast. They know how to do it. Our first morning was homemade French toast and the second was a delicious vegetable quiche. I'm not really a breakfast in the morning person, nor am I a veggie quiche person, but I was this weekend!

The location is also fantastic. In the mornings we biked to the nearby pier and it's a super quick ride to downtown. We could have biked to downtown, but it's uphill and I was lazy and full of french toast.

Best part was probably coming back after dinner and going out to the beautiful back lawn overlooking the water, playing Count Every Star by the Ravens on my little phone speaker as we danced under the stars. 💕

Anyways, safe to say we will be back to enjoy this amazing bed and breakfast!

O5873OGmg

Looking at the area for a possible move and booked Emma's at the last minute because I wasn't sure of my dates. Lucky for me, they had a room available after a last minute cancellation. They are so hospitable and friendly-told me the history of the Inn and the owners love it and work so hard to make sure everything you need (and want) is available. Good source of info on what not to miss, which came in handy for me since I'm new to Fairhope and offered restaurant suggestions which were perfect. Other guests and I had great breakfast offerings and the morning coffee left by your room each morning at 7:30a was a treat. It's the best area to stay in, too. Picturesque setting and walkable to downtown and great trails through a nearby park. Don't miss booking with Emma's Bay House!

Katherine H.

Amazing view of the bay…wow! And the hospitality was wonderful…Michele & Dawn were just lovely. They made our brief stay over the top. Breakfast was also divine - bacon wrapped shrimp & homemade muffins!

Wish we had more time here - but will definitely be back soon.

Thanks again!
Darren & Kat Hawkins

Joshua S.

My wife and I stayed here for part of our honeymoon and it was incredible!
The view from the balcony in the Betty Annette room was gorgeous. Waking up to coffee outside our door was delightful and the breakfast prepared for us downstairs made us feel like royalty, the French toast was the best I’ve ever had. We are so grateful for the wonderful hosts here!

There is also a nice pier to walk outside on the bay and a park with playground, walking areas, and even sand volleyball nets.

dreamtravelreviewer

What a wonderful location with kind and generous hosts! It was our first time but will not be our last. There are lovely trails near the house (on the water) and walkable to downtown and several restaurants. We loved Michelle's breakfast and Dawn's hospitality! Fairhope is fabulous!

Mikeal D.

Most wonderful wedding experience! I'm not one to leave reviews often, and I had to take a moment to compile my thoughts. We hosted my daughters wedding reception at Emma's in March. It started with the Bride and Bridesmaids moving into the house the night before. All the girls got to spend the night together in beautiful rooms overlooking Mobile Bay. They were served a fabulous breakfast the next morning and got to lounge around, getting dressed and enjoying this time with my daughter. Michelle and Dawn worked so hard to make sure every detail came together perfectly and even through a monsoon rain that came in during the reception, they helped move everything indoors and opened the spaces up as it was their own home. They were so gracious despite the wet floors and mess we made with the weather. I cannot say enough about the efforts they put in to make sure we all had such a memorable experience. Thank you Michelle and Dawn for sharing your home and space with us and for your gracious hospitality.

HaleF643

This is a place that feels like home, or perhaps the home you might wish you had. It's on the water with a large porch to enjoy so you can spend time gazing at Mobile Bay. If it a hot, gaze inside from its large windows. The rooms are generous. The sisters who run it are friendly, bring a coffee service outside your room in the morning, and the breakfast is delicious. It's a great place to hang out a visit with family and friends and impeccably kept

Lisa B.

My husband and I spent two nights here celebrating our 32 nd Wedding Anniversary. This is a beautiful B & B to stay at when your here in in Fairhope. Coffee delivered to your room, the breakfast was outstanding. Wonderful staff, will definitely come back !