Located on the Bay front in the historic Battles Wharf district,
Fellers Cove Bed and Breakfast offers its guests a setting for
relaxation, sunbathing, swimming and breath-taking sunsets.
Relax on a hammock, ride bikes into the quaint village of
Fairhope. Stroll along Sweetwater Branch, a spring-fed stream with
interesting history and lore. The 3 acre property is beautifully
landscaped in a semi-tropic motif. In the summertime, your visit may
coincide with a Jubilee, an Eastern Shore phenomenon when fish literally
come out on to the beach and are easily scooped up!
Rooms:
Three bedrooms in a private wing of the house. Each of the three
bedrooms has a private bath, ceiling fan, as well as a TV/VCR, and a
modem/telephone line.
Common Room:
The spacious common room, where breakfast is served, has a
beautiful view of Mobile Bay.
Covered Porch:
A great outdoor protected area with swings, hammock, and several
sitting areas.
Private Wharf:
The wharf offers an upstairs deck wonderful for sunning by day and
stargazing at night.
The Ashleigh Room:
Decorated with several colonial pieces, the room is furnished with
a king size bed, spacious built-in desk and a large vanity. It
features a private bath that includes a vintage square porcelain tub
with shower. This nostalgic room is a pleasure to enjoy.
The Karibu Room:
"Welcome" in Kiswahili. Decorated with artifacts from
Kenya, where the Fellers served in missions. This room offers a King
sized bed, spacious built-in desk and a large vanity. The
private bath complements the décor with its built-in tile & glass
shower. This room appeals to both masculine & feminine tastes.
The Bombay Room:
An antique oak high back bed, converted to a queen is the focal
point of this special room which features hardwood floors and oriental
rug. It offers guests a private balcony which overlooks
Sweetwater Branch stream with Mobile Bay in the distance.
Private bath offers enclosed tub/shower and double sink vanity.
History:
In 1976 the Fellers purchased the 2-acre property in Battles Wharf,
Alabama. This is a historic district between Fairhope and Point Clear on
Mobile Bay.
The property was purchased from Lucille Witmann, who had carefully
and lovingly planted the numerous varieties of camellias and azaleas.
Miss Witmann's 900 sq. ft. beach cottage was a fun place for a young
family with 3 small children. Two years later, after the birth of their
fourth child, more space became essential.
Construction of the home, designed by a close friend and well-known
Mobile architect, was completed in 1979.
The essential elements of the Bay front homes of the past were
incorporated in its casual, contemporary design.
Natural sunlight, views of the Bay, fresh air, decks and porches
provide the atmosphere for enjoyment of Bay front living.
Twenty nine years later, the "Younger Fellers" are young
adults with families and pursuits of their own.
Fellers Cove, as a Bed and Breakfast, was born in 1999.
It is designed to provide comfortable accommodations and amenities
for all types of travelers.
Feedback from guests have included:
- Businessmen who appreciated the spacious built-in desks and data
port as well as the needed privacy.
- Tourists from Spain (5) who were grateful for our fluency in their
language and who enjoyed Fellers Cove as a private mini-resort for
three days.
- A coach and avid ping pong player who enjoyed trying to defeat the
undefeated innkeeper.
- A couple from a nearby city who celebrated a wedding anniversary
with a 2-day stay. They toured the area as well as the shops of the
quaint village of Fairhope.
- A mother and daughter traveling across country appreciated the
feeling of a home away from home.
It is our desire that all who visit will enjoy this little bit of
God's creation as we enjoy sharing it with them.
Recreation:
At Fellers Cove we offer lawn croquet, sailing opportunities and
bicycles. Sailing opportunities are available. Golf can be arranged at
one of the numerous local courses. Fairhope and the surrounding areas
are full of activities for anyone from newlyweds to seniors.
