The Drive
Day Six route
We took our time getting out of Houston, leaving at about 8:40 AM. The drive along the Gulf Coast — crossing the endless bridges of the Atchafalaya Basin in Louisiana — is actually quite scenic, if a bit white-knuckled due to the narrow lanes.
We arrived in Mobile at 3:45 PM after almost 7 hours. It was so early, and the adrenaline of being close to home was kicking in, that we seriously contemplated just driving on and trying to make it all the way to Florida in one go.
The Conundrum: It's tough with three dogs, though. The risk of getting tired at 9 PM and being unable to find a pet-friendly hotel was too high. We played it safe and stayed.
Night Six
The Hotel
TownePlace Suites Mobile
We stayed at TownePlace Suites Mobile. There was a $75.00 pet fee, which almost doubled the room rate — a tough pill to swallow for a short overnight stop. Even as a "suite," this room was on the smaller side. It had a kitchenette, but we felt pretty cramped with all the dog gear and luggage. However, it was clean, and the staff was helpful enough to let us switch rooms when there was an issue with the first one.
There is a gated area for dog walks behind one of the buildings. Honestly, I didn't like going alone at night — it wasn't well-lit and was tucked away from areas with foot traffic. If you stay here, bring a flashlight and go in pairs if possible. That said, we rebooked this same hotel on our move to Colorado in 2021 — so it's worth it for the location.
The Reward
Dinner in Mobile
Briquettes Steakhouse |
We ended the night with an amazing meal at Briquettes Steakhouse — a great find near the hotel and exactly the comfort food we needed. See the full review on ReviewSteak. We went to bed knowing this was our last hotel night. We were so happy knowing we'd wake up the next morning headed home. |
"We went to bed knowing this was our last hotel night. After six days and six states, home was finally within reach."
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