Charming, historic riverfront lodge on 7 wooded acres with 6 bedrooms | House in Mobile

10.0 (107 Reviews) |   6 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Venetia House | Charming, historic riverfront lodge on 7 wooded acres with 6 bedrooms

6 Bedroom House in Venetia, Mobile

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 and relaxing sunsets 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.

Charming, historic riverfront lodge on 7 wooded acres with 6 bedrooms is located in Venetia. Charming, historic riverfront lodge on 7 wooded acres with 6 bedrooms provides accommodation, featuring Parking, TV, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This House features Parking, TV, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Charming, historic riverfront lodge on 7 wooded acres with 6 bedrooms has 6 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Venetia has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Venetia, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Sherry S.
Jul 4, 2025 11:46:55 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: 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!
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