The Kate Shepard House

Hotels
9.1 (17 reviews)
1552 Monterey Place , Mobile , us

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Great location
Authentic atmosphere
Cons:
Limited service
Weak WiFi
Breakfast options lacking

Categories

Cleanliness
9.58
The rooms are very clean and well maintained.
Service
8.55
Some guests mentioned the lack of personal contact with the host.
Location
9.89
Multiple reviews commended the great location near ASMS.
Room Quality
9.04
Generally comfortable rooms; however, issues with air conditioning and bed firmness were noted.
Amenities
8.57
Basic amenities provided; breakfast options were lacking.
Value for Money
9.03
Price was perceived as not providing a true B-N-B experience.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Guests suggested expanding breakfast offerings for dietary needs.
Overall Experience
9.55
Overall, guests had a highly positive experience with a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-28 15:05

Property Description

Charming Accommodation
The Kate Shepard House in Mobile provides a quaint, adults-only stay with a beautiful garden and inviting shared lounge.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of a shared kitchen, free WiFi, and complimentary fruits or chocolates in each tastefully- decorated unit.

Convenient Location
With easy access to local attractions like the Mobile Carnival Museum and University of Mobile, as well as the airport, guests can explore the area with ease.

Ready for a relaxing and delightful stay at Kate Shepard House? Book your reservation now!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 17 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.58
Service: 8.55
Location: 9.89
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Denis solo_traveller us
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Nathan couple us
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Zhifeng couple us
10
Pros:

Well maintained historical house, so many interesting artifacts inside

Cons:

Not really

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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John couple us
8
Very nice place. Would definitely stay here again.
Pros:

Location was great. Wish we’d had more time to explore immediate environs.

Cons:

We had to change rooms to downstairs due to air conditioning issues. We moved to the boat room which was large and roomy. It was a bit too bright when sleeping due to outside light reflections.

I would suggest broadening the breakfast offerings to include items that work for folks watching their sugar levels.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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SERGEJ couple us
10
Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates authentic places with a story.
Pros:

Excellent stay with outstanding communication from the host, who provided very clear and helpful instructions via email before arrival. Instructions, guidance, and useful touristic information are thoughtfully placed throughout the house, making everything easy and enjoyable. The rooms are very clean and well maintained, and the whole house has a warm, welcoming vibe and atmosphere. The house itself is truly special—staying there feels like living in a museum, full of character, history, and unique details. The location is excellent as well. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates authentic places with a story.

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Terry couple us
10
Great!
Pros:

Beautiful facility, room very comfortable, quiet, used kitchen equipment for Christmas dinner.

Cons:

Did not see the owner. I think you need to greet and welcome all of your guests!

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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Nicole solo_traveller us
9
Cute, comfy, clean, and quiet!
Pros:

The house was very clean and generally comfortable. It was also peaceful despite there being other guests in the house. I was there to visit my daughter who attends ASMS. The location was perfect for me because it was so close to the school. The ASMS Winter Formal was being held the night of my stay. My daughter wanted me to take some pictures of her and her best friend in their dresses before they headed off the event. The house ended up being so cute that we took pictures there before heading off to the park she wanted to go to.

Cons:

The bed in the Catherine room was too firm for my personal taste. I also found the room to be too cold, but the easily accessible extra blankets provided a solution to that. I don’t know about the rest of the house, but the WiFi signal was very weak in the Catherine room. My phone couldn’t even find the network sometimes. I also had my Chromebook with me and had trouble loading webpages.

2025-12-14 via Nuitee
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tncopdoc solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Extraordinarily furnished and charming decor.

Cons:

The only ghosts were the owners/host. There was no personal contact with anyone else living from check in to check out.
Remember this is a byob stay. That's Bring Your Own Breakfast. The the instant oatmeal was stuck inside the packages and the grain bars undated. The instant expresso maker did work well tho. But this is not the place for the true B-N-B experience. Not a value for the nightly price. Overall, would not stay here again.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Richard couple us
9
2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Marlar couple us
10
Amazing
Pros:

The house

Cons:

Location

2025-07-01 via Nuitee
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Teresa review category business travellers us
10
Comfort and character.
Pros:

Beautiful neighborhood, yet close to the government center and the entertainment district. Perfect for walks.

2025-02-01 via Nuitee
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Tommy young couple us
9
Superb
2024-11-11 via Nuitee
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Ashley young couple us
10
Exceptional
2024-03-07 via Nuitee
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Szekrenyesv young couple hu
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Beautiful house, comfortable rooms, lovely neighbourhood! Clean. Hearty and toughtful interior.

Cons:

Arrived in the evening, we couldn't get into the room with the code we got, but i reached out to the caretaker and she helped us from afar.
We had to figure out ourselves, how to pay when we wanted to check out. (because there was no staff on site)
But these were only minor things, we had an amazing stay :)

2024-03-04 via Nuitee
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Amanda young couple us
10
This was my first time staying at a b&b and it was such a wonderful experience I will definitely do it again!
Pros:

This place is beautiful! And everything was comfortable and clean.

Cons:

The parking is tight. Be careful if you have a full size truck, but it’s so great and we just used Uber so not a big deal

2024-02-10 via Nuitee
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Molly review category business travellers us
5
Thought it would be a cute stay, ended in an accident.
Pros:

It is cute and quaint. Very historic, wonderful to have a private bathroom in such an old home. I am not sure about the breakfast I did not take advantage of that.

Cons:

Really need to install hand rails on the front steps. I almost fell and my sister did fall and slammed her chin into the brick steps. The wooden steps are slanted and warped and not properly up to code. Need thicker curtains above the bed in the Catherine room- the light comes pouring in. The faucet in the shower twists to the curtain or the wall and is hard to keep from flooding out the window sill or the floor. Dripped all night, I had to put the faucet head down in order to stop the dripping. It is an old home but everything I had with me smelled super old after staying one night, carpets need cleaning. No rating for staff, as I never saw any.

2024-01-28 via Nuitee
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Grace young couple us
7
Entering home was an easy process, we had the house to ourselves ( no other guests ) . Disappointed the room did not h
Pros:

Beautiful home

Cons:

No TV in the room, toilet flush was slow, wifi slow.
There were a few what appeared bums near the home which had me a bit nervous.

2023-12-20 via Nuitee