Your next vacation home is awaiting you in Fairhope, situated high atop the bluffs of the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. The century-old downtown, filled with flowers, is populated with shops, boutiques, cafes, art galleries and gift shops galore. Next time you consider a vacation rental in the deep South of Alabama, look to Fairhope: with its fresh, local, seafood cuisine you’re sure to leave satisfied. The climate is also ideal for most types of outdoor sports, from disc golf to tennis, biking to fishing. And bring your swimming trunks, as the beach is only steps away.