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

10.0 (108 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, 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.

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 Wellness Facilities, Internet, TV, among other amenities. This House features Wellness Facilities, Internet, TV, 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

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Note from host: Plenty outdoor areas for smoking
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
General
  • Unit size: 3600 sq ft (334 sq m)
  • English
  • On the river
  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;plenty outdoor areas for smoking

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

Darrell G.
Aug 29, 2025 09:26:56 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: 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.
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