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COURTESY LUCIA BLEU COTTAGES / CASSIE DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY / JESSICA SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY
ible sofa for additional guests, full laundry facilities, and an upper-level
crow’s nest space equipped with a work station with Google mesh wi-fi,
a comfy daybed for reading and relaxing, and stunning views of Mobile Bay through ancient oaks and magnolias. Each cottage also boasts
its own completely private spa pool in a walled courtyard, bicycles
available for guest use, and a common fenced private lawn on the bluff
overlooking the bay. The cottages, carefully situated on the narrow lot
in such a way that each one has clear lines of sight, receive abundant
natural light streaming in from the 47 windows, easy access to private
parking and sidewalks leading to the public pier and the heart of charming downtown Fairhope.
They drew on their memories
of the St. Lucia resort cottages
for the sparkling white inside
and out, for the broad expanse
of glass letting sunlight in
everywhere.
“We received our certificate of occupancy a year ago,” says Katy. “We
did a lot of dry runs, lots of soft openings before we had our first official
great experience.”
guests in May 2019. We wanted it to be perfect! We have received rave
The Lucia Bleu Cottages require a three-day minimum stay and pro-
reviews, and our guests become our friends.” Jeremy, who travels a great
vide a perfect setting for romantic getaways, family gatherings utilizing
deal himself, agrees, saying his favorite part of the process is getting to
more than one cottage, extended vacations, and the corporate traveler
know the guests who come and stay. Katy’s favorite part is the prepara-
who values privacy and luxury amenities. “We have had wedding parties
tion. “I love getting a cottage ready for its guests to arrive,” she says. “I get
stay here, and we have several wedding ceremonies booked over the
excited when I arrange fresh flowers, make sure the coffee and tea bar is
next few months. We envision the lawn on the bluff, under the massive
ready, and see that everything is just right. It’s a satisfying feeling to look
oak tree, being a lovely setting for a small wedding and reception all
around and know that we created this, and we are giving someone a
on-site.”
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