McVoy Homes for Rent

McVoy in Mobile, Alabama, is a lake residential neighborhood located just 10 miles from downtown Mobile, appealing to those who enjoy water activities such as kayaking, canoeing, and fishing along the Dog River. The neighborhood features a mix of neat brick ranch-style homes and shingle cottages, many with private piers and ample lots shaded by tall oak and evergreen trees. Riverside Drive runs through McVoy, leading to waterfront properties that offer a semi-rural feel despite being close to downtown and local retail areas. Popular outdoor activities include launching boats at Southern Marina and Harbor, Dockside Marina, and Dog River Marina, or enjoying the playground and picnic areas at McNally Park. Trimmier Park offers updated play equipment, picnic areas, a ballfield, and a walking path. Dining options along Dauphin Island Parkway, known locally as "DIP" or "the Parkway," include Bama Bob's for award-winning barbecue and the River Shack, accessible by boat. For groceries, residents frequent Piggly Wiggly DIP and Mudbugs DIP Seafood for fresh seafood. McVoy is served by the Mobile County Schools System, with public schools receiving average ratings. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, and residents have access to public transit via the Wave Transit System. The closest hospital, Mobile Infirmary, is 8 miles away, and the Mobile International Airport is 5 miles from McVoy. Residents living along Dog River may need additional flood insurance due to the proximity to water.