Church Street Inn

For over a decade, Bill and Becky Jones, who are experienced innkeepers, have shared their family home with guests. Since the early 1900's, this attractive home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been a Fairhope landmark.

With its unbeatable combination of comfort, elegance, charm and gracious hospitality, the Inn at 51 South Church Street is certain to delight even the most discriminating of visitors. Now, it is our pleasure to invite you to step back in time and share the ambiance of a bygone era.

Since the Inn is located in the center of the quaint town of Fairhope, many boutiques, galleries, antique shops and unique restaurants are within easy walking distance. Only three blocks away, you will find historic Mobile Bay and several miles of beautifully landscaped public beaches, rose gardens and parks. Spectacular sunsets may be viewed from the impressive municipal pier.

The most impressive thing about Church Street Inn is the absolute faithfulness with which fabric, furniture and art are combined to fit the period of the house.

Because our facilities are for the private use of our guests only, the hustle and bustle of village life does not intrude on your comfort and privacy.

Tastefully restored throughout, this home contains five generations of antiques and heirlooms. A portrait (pictured here) of innkeeper Becky Jones's mother commands your attention from its position over a white brick fireplace. In the window seat, you can browse through the family memory book for glimpses of first boyfriends, family pictures, World War II ration books and letters.

Available to only our guests to enjoy at anytime are the large living room, front porch or garden courtyard where a feeling of seclusion and peacefulness pervades.

The three guest bedrooms, which are named for the great granddaughters, are exceptionally spacious and each has its own private bath.

Your hosts Bill and Becky Jones are sure that you will enjoy your stay at Church Street Inn in Fairhope,the loveliest village on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. Looking for something on the Bay? Our sister inn, Bay Breeze Bed & Breakfast, is where you want to be!

The front porch offers, as it has since the early beginnings of Fairhope, a relaxed view of village life. From the living room's window seat, Inn guests pore over scrapbooks and family pictures as though they were reading a novel.

Fairhope is a secluded, enchanting village on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay. A town boasting five blocks of specialty stores, art galleries, antique shops and cafes. Street corners and hanging baskets bloom all year long. The shopping district is located only a few steps from Church Street Inn!

Stroll the tree-lined streets, wander in and out of more than 65 friendly shops, rest in a shady courtyard, then stop for a tempting bite to eat. Come for a day or an entire vacation to enjoy the tranquility and charm of southern living at its finest. Romantic Fairhope - the best kept secret on the Gulf coast - extends southern charm and hospitality to you and yours.

Fairhope Special Events

Spring

• Beautiful Flowers
• Arts & Crafts Festival - one of the oldest in the South
• Dauphin Island Regatta - the nation's largest one-day sailing regatta.

Summer

• The award-winning rose garden encircling the fountain at the Municipal Pier.
• True American 4th of July - fireworks, boat races, picnics, etc.

Autumn

• In the North they have the changing of the leaves, in Fairhope we have the changing of the sky at sunset - reds, oranges and purples - spectacular!
• Polo At The Point - an October tradition - thoroughbred ponies, chic ladies and GQ gentlemen. All in their finest attire, on the sideline waiting to do their part along with the "tailgaters" - stomping those divots back into place.
• The Grand Festival of Art on the lagoon at the Grand Hotel - all types of artisans display their talents under the canopied oaks.

Winter

• The Lighting of the Trees - over one million illuminate the town. Sparkling - exciting - magical!
• Mardi Gras parades - colorful floats, masked riders, sequined ball gowns and MOON PIES - get ready to catch those beads and doubloons.
• Camellias and azaleas at their absolute peak. Fairhope's bulb display - tulips, daffodils, hyacinths stop many for photos to take home.

Any Season - Golf
• 5 golf courses within 10 minutes.

The dining room sparkles with settings of family china, crystal and silver. Breakfast is provided each morning. A large tapestry covers one full wall while a tiffany-style chandelier brightens the mahogany dining table.

From I-10 at exit 35, turn South onto U.S. Highway 98 East. Go 9.5 miles and turn right onto B.C. Highway 48 which is Fairhope Avenue. After passing through two (2) traffic lights, turn left at the third light which is Church Street. The Inn is the white house on the next corner.