The Kate Shepard House - Mobile, Alabama

Kate Kupriienko

Such a beautiful and unique place to stay! I wish there were more places like this with history, character, and yet having all the necessary amenities.

The host and property manager were super friendly and gave great dining recommendations! ?

P. S. A huge plus for us was that they are pet-friendly!

Michael K

House is beautiful, our room was large, well decorated and had a great bathtub. |However; the owner does not live on the property. This is a 4 unit Bed and Breakfast that is 100% self service. We never met the owner, she never stopped by over the weekend when we were there. |Saturday morning breakfast consisted of instant oatmeal, store bought donuts, muffins and granola bars. WORST ISSUE: went into dining room for breakfast and found a very large mouse, still alive, stuck to a glue trap. Texted the owner as to the condition of the dining room. She advised that she lived two houses down and would be right over. My wife and I went for a 30 minute walk came back; mouse still struggling to escape the glue. We lost our appetite. Finally the owners’ roommate showed up to remove the creature. That was just the first morning; second morning we left very early to catch our flight. The breakfast table offerings had been completely chewed through by other mice. There was mouse hair/for all over the table. I’m nice again, no breakfast. This property lacks hospitality above anything else. Never meeting the owner, setting out food overnight, no apologies for the lack of breakfast and a very obvious mouse problem will keep us from returning. I would suggest you look elsewhere

James Mullady

It was beyond excellent. Not the Ritz, but exactly what we wanted. Quaint, old school comfort (grandma’s house) with just enough modern conveniences to make it work. Close to everything Mobile. Beautiful neighborhood, friendly neighbors and beautiful home. Took us back in time to a simpler life and comfort. It was beyond what we expected. Perfect place to stay!

Michael Kertes

Beautiful old structure. Our room was gorgeous. However, Never met the innkeeper. She does not live on the property. Claims they are only a couple of houses away. Guests are all alone in this 4 unit Bed and Breakfast inn. Breakfast offerings were set out the day before on a side table in the dining room for self serve breakfast. First morning, a very large mouse was stuck to a glue trap directly under the food. Mouse was still alive and thrashing about in an effort to free itself. I texted the owner immediately and 30 minutes later the owner had sent over her roommate to remove the creature. Kinds of takes your appetite away. Second morning: We had to leave very early (4:00 am) for our flight. Walked in dining room to breakfast offerings to find the containers of muffins, donuts, etc. chewed through; along with visible chew marks on the products. There was an abundance of mouse hair and fur all over the table holding the food. After reaching the airport, texted the owner about the situation. This inn lacks hospitality above and beyond anything else. Got the feeling, this was merely an investment by the owner as a side business, not wanting to put much effort into being an innkeeper. Owner never once showed up while we were there, We will not be staying here again, I would suggest you avoid this place.

Lorri Jordan

I didn’t read the description well enough I did not realize there was nobody on duty at the house. We stay at a B&B. I like there to be a host and someone that cooks us breakfast so that we can all sit at the table and talk. Secondly, our room doesn’t have a shower. It has a tub with a shower hose. Not sure about the other rooms. When you stay at the B&B, you expect it to be a little more personable. This one was just like a hotel everybody coming and going nobody talking. It’s under construction also it didn’t bother us but maybe someone else.

Mary Hutcherson

I had a wonderful stay at The Kate. It was exactly what I am looking for when I am traveling. I was able to check in myself and I could come and go as I needed. There was also a golf cart that was made available to use if I wanted. Will definitely stay here if I ever travel to Mobile again.

Sam Ecker

A beautiful Queen Anne Victorian home with all the beautiful original decor and woodworking. Quaint neighborhood and great location. We will be back.

Allen Authement

Great place to stay, the home was beautiful and accommodating, couldn’t have stayed anywhere better for the night, close enough to dalphine street and still secluded. Loved the house and will be looking to visit it again in the future