Absolutely perfect weekend getaway for us. We have stayed twice now in the Dogwood. The suite is…read morebeautiful. Very clean and comfortable with thoughtful snacks left in the kitchen and a few drinks in the fridge. Most suites face the bay and have a gorgeous view. This particular suite is let-friendly and we brought the whole family and our goofy poodle. The owners Bill and Dana are such good hosts. Breakfast features multiple choices and included a made to order omelet one day, and pancakes on another. The strip of shops and restaurants in town is 5 minutes away. We ate at a pub called Locals on the evening we arrived and had possibly the best burger we've ever eaten. So many cute shops featuring local artists, antiques, etc. We'll return again and again.

Lovely accommodations in a breathtaking setting. Every little thing you could want was provided…read more Very nice breakfast as well. Heartily recommend.

Whoa! This space is beautiful in downtown Fairhope! I attended a birthday event here, and fell in…read morelove. The possibilities are endless and it's a blank canvas. The outdoor view (from the wrap around balcony) is great also-- and rightfully so, being that it's the name-sake and all! If you're trying to "WOW" your guests, check out Balcony on Church Street for your next event.

Came here for a family wedding reception. Beautiful place with beautiful view of Fairhope over the…read morebalcony! I would love to come here again.

My husband and I took my 88-year-old mom to the roadhouse Wednesday for a delicious fish fry buffet…read moreand some dancing. Had such a great time and Rebecca is the ultimate hostess with the mostest! Such a wonderful environment especially for couples.

I want to say a special thank you to Anita (Wedding Coordinator) and her staff for making our…read moredaughter's wedding event occur with no issues and as a resounding success! Her dreams and expectations were exceeded in every possible way. My daughter and my son in law got engaged two years ago, they both live in Jacksonville, Florida. Since both families live in Baldwin County, they decided to have their wedding here. When we started looking for a venue, we were having a challenging time looking for the perfect place and a reasonable price. Until one day my co-worker told me she went to a wedding at Waters Edge, I right away went online and checked them. I decided to call and make an appointment. We met with Anita, she showed us around the place, and it was perfect they have a gorgeous establishment, covered pavilion with a fireplace for an outside ceremony and on the walkway to the pavilion there is an iron arbor that can be decorated on the day of the event. The property was big enough that you can choose anywhere on the property to have your ceremony. We then went to the reception area (barn) the place was very accommodating with lots of room and a nice bar. It has a rustic look with lots of old memorabilia. We sat with Anita, and we talked about everything that we needed to know. She was very knowledgeable and experienced with events. We discussed our options as a family, and we decided to go with Waters Edge. As the mother of bride, I had so much on my mind and worried about everything after talking with Anita, she made me feel at ease and assured me that she would help us give our daughter an elegant and very memorable wedding for our princess. We met every month to discuss our progress towards the event. At every meeting we discussed what needed to get done. Anita made recommendations for us to adjust as time progressed, she kept me and my daughter on our toes. She was very pleasant to work with and accommodating to all our needs. Anita and her team were amazing!! Also want to say thank you to the bartender Rebecca, her staff and our Disc Jockey (Anita's husband) for keeping the drinks and music going and accommodating our family and designated friends with special drink requests!! The place was amazing, and I would recommend this place to anyone.

A family home built in 1882 by a local fisherman on the Bon Secour river. A beautiful estate well…read morekept throughout the years. Offering tours for $5 or come in to look around. Now available as a wedding venue as well. With various rooms being used as a Bridal and Groom suite. A large outdoor backyard with a pavilion in construction. This place is gorgeous, offering a glimpse at old life in the south. Improvements are constantly being made to keep the legacy of the Swift-Cole family living on.

Swift-Coles Historic Home, in Bon Secour, AL, initial construction was in1882, is a 6000 sq ft…read morestunning old home with 3500 sq ft of porches with swings and fans, love it. It's filled with beautiful period antiques, some which are familiar to me from my granny's home, that immediately transported me back my childhood. The grounds are beautiful with large Magnolia trees and 120 yr old Live Oak trees with Spanish moss everywhere and there's Azaleas, Hydrangeas and a variety of other plants and shrubs. The grounds all around are meticulously maintained giving the property vibrant look and appeal. Originally it was the home of Charles and Susan Swift and their 11 children, it was purchased in 1976 by Nik Coles. Before his death in 2007, he bequeathed the home to the Baldwin County Historic Development Commission. In 2009 the home was opened to the public and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A debt of gratitude is owed to Mr. Nik Coles for his contributions in saving one of the most colorful and outstanding examples of the turn of the century Gulf Coast architecture in our community. The Swift-Coles Historic Home is now open to the public for summer tours. The guided tours leads visitors through the 16 room historic tidewater mansion and grounds to experience how life along the Bon Secour River would have been nearly 100 years ago. There's lots of legends and lore about this place being haunted, many about the deceased displeasure with the renovations. I have been here several times and the last was recently with #1 son and my neighbor Claudine for a late night paranormal investigation with Panhandle Paranormal Group. It indeed was very cool! For more information about tours and current events call (251) 949-5550 or visit their Facebook page at: https://facebook.com/Swift-Coles-Historic-Home-544364585730248/ Bottom line: A lovely piece of history, it's not Mount Vernon but it's lovely.

Great little B&B. Quiet and secluded yet minutes from everything. The hosts thought of everything,…read moreeven the hotel style endless hot water.

From the owner: Fairhope Farm is located 2 miles from beautiful downtown Fairhope…read more We are a full time small farm that can cater to all-occasion out door parties and events. The new addition of our pergola offers a unique place for small and large functions. We offer a peaceful getaway in our farm stay from life while being minutes from Fairhopes fine shopping. We offer various farm items for sale. Fairhope Farm is not USDA-certified as organic but we do adhere to many organic farming principles. We want our life and the life of our animals to be as happy and healthy as possible.

Little Point Clear Suites is definitely a hidden gem. I was scouting photo locations in Fairhope…read moreand I stumbled upon this place. LPC was perfect for a photo shoot. It had the perfect aesthetic for my brand. It gave the light and airy feel I love. They have outdoor area to have a wedding, reception, conference or a bridal shower. The rooms are perfect for a romantic weekend getaway or girls weekend. There are lots of places to shop and eat nearby. The owner Tricia was very nice and showed me around the property. I can't wait to go back but this time I'll make sure to stay longer because I didn't want to leave. I would have given 5 stars but the parking situation was confusing.

LPC is a lovely gem nestled in Point Clear. After attending the venue for a wedding, I had to book…read moreit for a family sleep over. What a great idea. The large living area upstairs was perfectly appointed. I felt like I was at home. But better since all of the decorations and amenities during the holidays were so magical and beautiful. It has a kitchen and everything else we needed for a comfy stay. The balcony upstairs is fabulous and extends the full length of the lofty bedroom. Perfect place to chill and curl up with my favorite book in one of the rocking chairs. I so needed this break from the norm. Can't wait to book Little Point Clear again for our next event.

I have drawn caricatures at this venue twice. Once for girls night out and another time for an…read moreevent called legends where everyone dressed up as their favorite legend, which was a blast by the way. The owners came by and got drawn and we're very kind to me which always tells you that they're good people Because whenever someone treats "the help "well that means that they treat everyone the same. The event venue itself is large and spacious. There is an outdoor area with a fire pit and a bar area. The inside area has a large stage. I would say that it would comfortably fit 200+ people, maybe more like 300. The stage held a large band with all of their instruments for the legends event and the acoustics were not bad. If I were having a large wedding or other event, perhaps a convention, I would definitely consider this venue. It is right off of the 181 which is right near the 10, which is very convenient. It's also close to the heart of Baldwin County and the Eastern shore which is perfectly situated for anyone in any part of Baldwin county Alabama. There's Plenty of space for parking in the fields in front of the event venue and both events that I worked at were well run. Five stars.

I had the opportunity to live paint a wedding here! The venue is absolutely gorgeous!…read more www.heidifisherart.com

Hoping to find a gift shop. The trail at the estuary was really peaceful. Really coolread more

We picked blueberries with our small children. Blueberries were perfectly tart, and the staff was…read moreincredibly friendly and gave my daughters some zinnia flowers to take home (which they loved).

Our son recently married his beautiful bride at this magical location and it was breathtakingly…read morebeautiful! From the wonderful accommodations for the bride and her bridesmaids (large home with complete access to kitchen/sitting areas and bedrooms to accommodate a large wedding party getting hair and makeup), to the open chapel and later to the reception courtyard and inside seating, it was one breath taking site to another! The 3 water fountains and large fire feature in the open courtyard were soothing and the bar and appetizer area was spacious. Dinner and dancing inside the reception dining area was temperature controlled, clean, tastefully painted, and there was plenty of space for the 120+ guests. *One recommendation might be to provide bathroom facilities for the groomsmen: perhaps an upscale porta-potty and maybe even an outdoor shower. The barn hangout was perfect for their gathering before the wedding festivities (complete with couches, pool table and refrigerator). **Another idea would be to provide some sort of seating for grandparents who were waiting to be escorted during the ceremony. It was challenging getting them to the chapel in a timely manner (they waited in their cars until just before the music started). All in all, I highly recommend this place as a consideration for your future wedding!

Though the venue is beautiful, the venue owner, Robin, was extremely difficult to work with from…read morethe start. As the bride, getting the venue booked with Robin was my greatest stressor, and she only caused more stress from there. I first was interested in Bella Sera because of how beautiful it looked on Instagram. I looked up the Google reviews, and they were mostly positive. The few negative ones I saw, I laughed at her "clap backs" and assumed that they were from the occasional unreasonable guest that the service industry sees now and then. I wish I had read Yelp reviews as well, or asked on Facebook groups, because now I know that Robin is completely unpredictable and you have no idea if you'll get the Robin who wants to make your day special, or the Robin who won't respond to your messages and raises her voice at your family. She was terrible at communicating promptly, and often had to be called or texted multiple times for an answer to one question. Vendors were waiting on the information I needed from her, but a quick response time from her was one week. I've attached message screenshots showing the reply gaps. I messaged Robin on April 14th, the day after I got engaged, to confirm that I wanted to book. Because of her delays in communication, she did not send the contract to me until June 2nd. For a month and a half, I texted and called and asked questions, and tried to get a contract, because I wasn't comfortable with being "pencilled in". We were allowed, by contract, two hours the day before to rehearse and set up the reception. Robin scheduled a tour for another bride during our rehearsal. She became agitated when we approached her and asked about venue decorations that she had offered us the use of months before. When we had questions about the set up and availability of the items, she snapped at my family and friends in front of the touring bride and said that we worried too much. While getting ready the morning of the wedding, the bridesmaids, mothers, and I were freezing. We had our hair and makeup done in our coats. I texted Robin and asked for her to turn the heat up, and she never answered me. There was a case over the thermostat. During the post ceremony photos, the photographers would arrange my dress and position a certain way, and Robin would come up and adjust it to her own wishes so she could take pictures on her phone. She also was obtrusive in photos of our dance. In a response to the review my mom posted, she said it was fine that she was in the way because "any professional photographer is highly capable to photoshop a staff member...." I had assumed that in the contract where she said that she would be allowed to photograph for her own advertising purposes, that she would be a background figure and not hamper my own photographers' work. We were on an especially tight schedule post-ceremony because of the sun setting and the photographers had to take extra time to undo the adjustments she unnecessarily made. Robin also responded to my mom's review accusing us of being late with making payments. In fact, she did not send us the final invoice until the night before the wedding, requiring me to pay it while getting ready the morning of my wedding day. I've attached a screenshot of the email sent on 11/10. This venue photographed very well, but the stress that it took to book it, the unavailability of the venue owner, and the shadow she cast over the celebrations were very unfortunate. If I had it to do over again, I would choose another venue where I felt valued and treated like someone who spent thousands of dollars to be there.