Charming, historic riverfront lodge on 7 wooded acres with 6 bedrooms

Mobile, Alabama
$603 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

The Dan de Lion Lodge is a charming, historic home, built in 1918, as a speak easy during Mobile's prohibition era. Later it was converted to a home and added on to for family fleeing Nazis during World War II. Newly renovated, it is perfect for family gatherings, retreats, grilling, boating, fishing, watching mullet jump and relaxing sunset viewing on the wharf.
Nestled among 7 acres of Live Oaks and Palmettos on the banks of beautiful Dog River, this house is only 15 minutes from Downtown Mobile; a city famous for being the birthplace of Mardi Gras, delicious Gulf seafood and several antebellum homes in its 600 blocks of historic districts.
World famous Bellingrath Gardens is 30 minutes to the south and the beautiful white sand beaches of Dauphin Island are 45 minutes away.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3600 Sq Ft (334 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Note From Host: Plenty Outdoor Areas For Smoking Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 07:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 07:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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Review Review

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2025

    Stayed Dec 22, 2025

    This is our family’s 4th Christmas staying here & we absolutely love it! This house is so unique & has so much charm. We love the private lot away from a busy road, our adult kids love playing games on the lawn & hanging out on the dock. Some new pan’s & Tupperware were added this year, a nice surprise. Maybe next year a new mattress in the room closest to the deck! We love the history of this home, it has made our Christmases magical! * for those who have never been, this house is OLD the floors aren’t level, the decor is quirky, if that bothers you this isn’t the place for you. Which is great, because we LOVE IT!

  • Blinds D.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Easy to find. Very spacious. Beautiful yard and view— house has everything you would ever need or want—- highly recommend and wonderful hosts

  • LOUIS S.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    Driveway a little difficult to find and thr house definitely had the vintage feel but very clean. Really enjoyed our stay

  • Julia J.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2025

    Stayed Oct 1, 2025

    We loved spending time in your lovely home! Everything was just perfect and our family gathered there for great food and visiting! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy family and food in such beautiful surroundings!

  • Tommy T.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 22, 2025

    Great place! Enjoyed the stay!

  • Norman D.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Sep 10, 2025

    Great house and location on Dog River. Have stayed here on numerous fishing trips

  • Darrell G.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Nice home but quirky and kind of old fashioned. I’m sure lots of people love homes like this because it’s very unique but I thought it was just ok. The dock and access to the river was amazing. Worker out well for a few guys in town for work but I probably wouldn’t stay here with my family. Again, ok but not great.

  • Joanne S.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    Words cannot describe this place! Be prepared to stock up on food as you will not want to leave, the dock, the porches, the wildlife, the beds everything was perfect and wished we could have stayed longer. Marbury was an excellent host with clear communication and the place is better than described, the photos do not do it justice and would highly recommend.

  • C. C.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    Absolutely amazing time to gather with family & enjoy this home & it's surrounding area. Thank you for blessing us with the opportunity to create life lasting memories. Family from Minnesota, South Dakota joined here to celebrate my son's graduation from USA. Even in the Gulf Coast heat in July we enjoyed every minute!!

  • Lauren H.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    Everything about thos home was amazing. It felt like we were transported back into time. The grounds were so beautifully kept and the home is a total gem. Plenty of room for our party of 8 and over all we were very comfortable.

  • Sherry S.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    Beautiful property full of history. Loved the river vibes. Be sure to give additional instructions if receiving deliveries! Don’t forget your bug spray and river shoes if you venture to the dock too. Overall amazing stay!

  • Linda C.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    Love the property. This is our second stay here. Everyone loved the dock, fire pit area and large dining table. We fished, swam, roasted marshmallows and played dominoes. It was great!

  • Jill S.

    Submitted May 30, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    There was about 12 of us that stayed over memorial day weekend for several birthdays and to celebrate the holiday. We had a great time! There was plenty of room for everyone, multiple refrigerators to store drinks and food and a fully functional kitchen with lots of counter space and cooking equipment. We even had room to bring our crawfish boilers and do a small crawfish boil.We were also able to bring our boats and park them on the dock with plenty of room for 3 - 22ft.The only negative I would say is some of the mattresses could be changed as my husband and I sunk in the middle and we had some tall people with us that didn't quite fit the double beds, so maybe some queen beds would be helpful.

  • Lindsay M.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    This was a great place for a big group of friends to stay at for a long weekend. Right on the water which we really enjoyed and it was private with plenty of parking for our large group. Host was prompt and kind. Thanks!

  • Terry G.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed Apr 28, 2025

    The bathroom shower needs a little work on the one side of house.

  • Sharon C.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 27, 2025

    Our time at DandeLion Lodge was exceptional! Our group found everything to be readily available and accessible! We would definitely recommend this to others and come again ourselves. Some spent more time at the pier than the house as they are anglers to the core! :) The view and spaciousness of the house was just phenomenal for a group of 12 adults. We were highly impressed and blessed to spend time bonding, relaxing and being refreshed in your home!

  • Chef Jo-Jo D.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    They were great hosts. It was a tough time because we were going to a funeral in Mobile. We were drained emotionally. Staying there and on the river was very helpful In getting through. The whole family loved it.

  • Jared A.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2025

    Stayed Mar 18, 2025

    What a gorgeous spot to hang out! Charming, historic home, quiet, water-side setting. I think we’ll be coming back next year—next time we’ll allocate less time on the golf course and more time here.

  • Jeff M.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    Wonderfully homey with interesting architecture and furniture/decorations collected over a lifetime

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    This was our 3rd time renting this beautiful property for Christmas. Everything was great as usual! We will be back!

  • Brett G.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2024

    Stayed Dec 11, 2024

    Great place. Beautiful location. It’s an old house loaded with history and unique items. All the comforts you need, would stay again.

  • Douglas D.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    We had a lovely time. Our family stayed there for our nephew's wedding at Fort Conde Inn. The location of this VRBO was ideal. The grounds are so beautiful! The beds were all comfortable and the house was fully equipped. Thank you for your hospitality.everythin

  • Robyn C.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    My husband and I had our elderly Mom's (89 and 91) with us. We spent 4 nights. We spent half that preparing for Hurricane Francine which just added to our adventures! Thank you so much for making your home available. We enjoyed it so much ❤️ The home was so fun

  • Kim L.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    This is our second stay at the dandelion! Great property with the best history. I wish there was a book of stories this house has seen! Ask about the picked flowers from the property in the bedrooms. ?The house is old and should be treated with respect and not ever seen as a flaw but as the great character it has earned!

  • Deanne G.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jul 4, 2024

    Great location and property! Very clean!

  • Brenda B.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 26, 2024

    We had such a good time. The house is amazing and very comfortable. It is really easy to get to and very close to things to do with still a feeling of being away from it all. Very stress-free. Thanks to the owners for sharing.

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