You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Donna’s Charm: 3 bedroom/king suite/pools/golf
Welcome to Donna’s Charm. We are happy to share our recently renovated house with you. Everything is new and inviting, Donna’s Charm is a 3 bedroom, 2 full baths vacation home, located in Daphne’s Lake Forest Community. This house can sleep 6-8 adults and up to 4 children. The house is located in a peaceful, quiet, hills and valleys, family friendly neighborhood, close to I10, Mobile Bay, Spanish Fort and Fairhope; 40 miles away from Orange and Gulf Shore Beaches and only 10 miles from the Spanish Fort- USS Alabama Battleship Park. While staying here please enjoy our amazing community pools, marina, tennis and golf courses and miles of beautiful walking trails.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Daphne Sports Complex. Features include an outdoor pool. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the holiday home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
On-site recreation includes tennis courts
6 minutes by car from American Sport Art Museum and Archives and 7 minutes from Gator Boardwalk
As a guest of Donna’s Charm: 3 bedroom/king suite/pools/golf, you'll find an outdoor pool and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
Cristina N.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the bay
Things to do
Golf
Tennis
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 1,600 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: High chair, walker, foldable crib, 2 futons avail
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Shelly F.
23 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We were in town for the Mardi Gras parades and this was a perfect place to stay for the weekend. The location is very close to the Daphne parade route and just a quick drive to Fairhope and Mobile. The house was nice with comfortable beds and we loved that the kids each had their own bedroom.
Shelly F.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karla S., Cape Coral, FL
5 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy place that feels like home!
What a great home in Daphne! I grew up in Daphne and visit yearly to see my parents. This was my first time we stayed in a vrbo home in the area and it was the best decision. The home was clean, very well stocked and just felt cozy and warm! It is so close to everything. Plenty of food options within 5-10 minutes. Plenty of shopping within 5-10 minutes. Daphne has grown so much over the years and there is every major store and/or restaurant within minutes as well as local places you can’t find anywhere else! Check in was easy and simple and we had everything we needed. We will always stay here when visiting!
Karla S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cherie H.
31 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, well-stocked house - highly recommended
Wonderful stay. Peaceful neighborhood. Lovely house - nicely decorated. Extremely clean and well-stocked. Heater worked well. All beds very comfortable! Nice deck and porch. As described. No issues. Cristina was very nice and highly responsive. Thank you, Cristina, for allowing us to stay at your home to make wonderful memories!
Cherie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
John O., London,Ontario,Canada
28 Oct 2024
Lake Forest ….a nice community
Lake Forest is a large community near Daphne,Al that almost has it all(no beach) 😂 However it has a golf course,horse riding stables,a number of community pools and a busy community center. Lots to see and do. We were able to rent a nice 3 bedroom , 2 bath home in the community. There were a couple of minor issues that have been addressed with the owner,but overall,a great base of operations for someone want to experience the Gulf Coast.
John O.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kendra S.
28 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely neighborhood
Plenty of room for a family of seven. A lovely neighborhood with lots of food, shopping, thrifting, and more. A nice little town and charming house.
Kendra S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Michael G.
11 Aug 2024
Gardner family wedding
We loved the neighborhood very much, never made it to the pool and that was ok.
We had some issues but not important to us.
1. Water dispenser on fridge door was not working properly.
2. Bedroom upstairs to left of stairs has water damage at ceiling AC vent.
3. Upstairs bathroom in tub/shower, the fixture is not stable in the wall, so you need to be carful turning on and off.
4. The grill outback was so rusty we did not fill safe using.
The location to the wedding as well as restaurants was great. All and all it was very nice and we enjoyed the time we had.
Michael G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Phil S.
17 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family vacation
Very spacious - there were 7 of us and we had plenty of room so people could do what they wanted. The kitchen was large enough for a couple of people to get in there to prepare group meals. Nice grill on the back patio, which we definitely took advantage of! Plenty of beach towels for pool or beach. And there were beach chairs, pails, and an umbrella available for a day trip to the gulf.
Phil S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth C.
6 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from Home
Staying here felt like we were really at home! It was clean and in a wonderful neighborhood. We will definitely be back! Thank you for allowing us to stay here!
Elizabeth C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrea P.
22 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Truly charming
The house felt like home away from home. It was very well stocked with anything we might need. Our stay checked all the boxes… quiet, clean, comfortable, great shower, good location, and gracious host. We will definitely stay here again in the future.
Andrea P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephen P.
25 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and easy
Stayed here for a church convention. Nicely appointed home that worked well for our purposes. Thank you!
Stephen P.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth M.
30 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Daphne
The property is located in a very nice and safe neighborhood near Mobile. Clean and well appointed, it should nicely meet the needs of a family or a small group of friends. The owner was great when it came to communicating with us. Our group all would recommend this property is it worked out great for us. It was nice and central to Mobile and the Gulf Shore golf courses we played. Thanks to our host.
Kenneth M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hugh K., Bethesda, MD, USA
29 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for our 5 night stay!
Donna’s Charm was very clean, spacious and in a very nice and quiet neighborhood. The listing was accurate. All the linens and towels appeared new. We were in town for a family event and it fully met our needs. We did not use the community pool or golf. Donna’s house instructions were very clear. Very pleased.
Hugh K.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Juliet G.
16 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
This was the perfect spot for our family while we were in the area for a wedding. The house had everything we needed and felt like home.
Juliet G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle B.
10 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Just like home
Home is perfect location in a quiet older neighborhood with lots of families and all well kept. House equipped with everything we needed, fully functional kitchen/bath, comfy beds, and easy in/out. Host very accommodating. Only suggestion would be fans in upstairs bedrooms as it does get warm up there, but otherwise everything was perfect, just like we were in our own home!
Michelle B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rochelle M.
21 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Conference/family trip
Walking in seeing the scripture on the walls, I felt like this was going to be the perfect little place. And it was! I loved the quiet, peaceful home feel it had. Would recommend this house to anyone. If I come this way again, I am going to be looking for this same place! It’s beautiful and the owner is prompt and friendly when she gets back to you. We are thankful we had the opportunity to stay here. 💛
Rochelle M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
John P.
9 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Hot rod weekend
We came down for a car show had a great weekend house was great excellent neighborhood. Would definitely book again.
John P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Cynthia M.
18 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Daphne stay
This sweet little house was the perfect size for my party of five. There were multiple lovely upgrades including the most darling kitchen, tiles and flooring throughout the main floor and obviously new furniture. It was December and rainy so we really couldn’t use the deck but I could see how that would be fun during the summer months. A note that I wish had been included in the listing: there is no dishwasher which was an issue for our family. And the HVAC condenser outside the primary bed window was extremely loud. I also questioned whether this was someone’s primary residence as the primary bathroom drawers were full of personal items and there were clothing items in the closet. (Perfectly fine if that was the case but wish it had been disclosed if so. 🥰) Overall it was a quaint, cute place to stay and be near my family in AL. Thank you for your hospitality!