Homes for Rent in Camelia, Semmes

Camelia, a neighborhood in Semmes, Alabama, is known for its warm weather and abundance of camellias, the state flower. The area features brick, ranch-style homes and Craftsman-style bungalows, often with colonial-influenced columns and well-manicured lawns. Subdivisions like Semmes West and Deer Trail are part of this lightly developed neighborhood. Camelia is 20 miles northwest of downtown Mobile and the Mobile International Airport, with I-10 located 16 miles south. Residents typically rely on cars for transportation. Local highlights include Viking Park, which has new dog parks and upcoming pickleball courts, and Municipal Park, featuring a splash pad, playground, and an 18-hole disc golf course known as The Admiral. Camellia Park offers pavilions and grills for outdoor gatherings. Dining options include Hickory Pit Too, famous for its BossHawg burger, and Semmes House of Pizza, known for its 28-inch pizzas. Fast food and Mexican restaurants are also available along U.S. 98/Moffett Road. The Semmes Camellia Festival, held every January, celebrates the neighborhood's namesake flower with blooms, art exhibitions, and a car show. Food Truck Fridays in downtown Semmes is a popular event during late spring and summer.