Explore a REAL Fairy Tale Castle!

Fairhope, Alabama may have lost many of it's historic homes but the CASTLE stands strong! AND...I got to go inside!!! NOTE: there are some variations on the stories. While WWII ended in 1945, it's unclear when Craig purchased the land and when the family actually moved in
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It makes me smile just to know places like that exist.

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You just put my feelings into words..... 🌸🧚👸🐉

[@VR-mz3fq]

Truly.

[@SKL194]

Like that in animated movie tangled

[@mchapman132]

When I was a child, I dreamed of castles like this home. In our basement I’d use anything I could find to make my castle. My little sister and I would play for hours in our fantasy castle.

[@donnahoffman1855]

Magical. Thank you for taking the time to go the extra step for us!

[@samanthadodd8112]

U can tell a story like no one else. I love the magic u put in every place u see. We appreciate ur insight when u do these tour. I can see why you were a reporter. Ur interpretation of everything u see is a wonder.

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perfectly said!!

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Amazing! Thanks so much for all you do. I Always look forward to your humor and storytelling.

[@sunroameroverland]

I once came across a castle in of all places Southern California, I wrote a note and left it at the gate and told him how cool i thought this castle was, to my surprise i received a phone call from the owner that was hosting an old fashioned automobile "like 1930 club" and invited me to come.. it was amazing and amazing people.

[@cw5451]

Cool story 😊

[@hillbrown9672]

Now.......that is a place that would stir up my creativity! I know I got some. I loved all the sundry items built into the building, my own dragon!!!!!! Loved the built ins and the randomness....the colors. What's not to love?

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Wow truly a Beautiful whimsical labor of love...seriously awesome..

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Yes it is beautiful ❤️

[@lynspa2562]

My goodness absolutely beautiful Casey. Thank you so much for sharing WOW

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Yay! I love the mornings when I can have my coffee and watch a new vid! You are picking some beautiful places to see. Thanks for the treat!

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And this one wasn't planned!

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@@CaseyRoman Those are some of the best ones - Love your spontaneity!

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You’ve brought us another treasure! 😍I believe the builder spent time in Spain during WWII, there is definitely influences from Guadi’s architecture found in Barcelona the construction, particularly the carved railings.

[@CaseyRoman]

From what I remember it was actually Alaska. He took note of how they brought the thatched roofs curving UNDER the eves to protect from wind and water.

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Casey, This is your niche, continue.

[@mikemikemike69]

Fantastic !! A Great video, it really makes me miss the road. Looking forward to getting back out there , like you, to see our country. Travel safe and keep up the excellent videos. 👍

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Go for it!

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@@CaseyRoman I've actually been out for over 18 mths. Back in Atl to help the kids with their move into the house they built. Then headed back out end of April. Have fun travel safe and if our journeys cross paths I'll buy the coffee. 😁

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Glad there's someone out there who is filming and taking pictures of our world today , finding the little places in America that most of us don't see. Someday it might be gone and it's now got a photo record. Keep on finding those hidden jems

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#LiveYourPassion Once again, I love your narration and history along with humor. It's so refreshing !! 😎 ❤️

[@mwebb3014]

Spectacular!!! I am in awe of his creativity and gumption. So happy you stopped into this fair town!

[@CaseyRoman]

I wish I could have met him!

[@carpenterfamily6198]

Wow Casey, thank you so much for finding & sharing these treasures from across America !

[@bjenuine]

So beautiful this place is. This is truly your gift. My husband and I have enjoyed watching.

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I want one!

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Me too. :) @@CaseyRoman

[@LadyPinkster]

Oh my goodness, I think I found the inspiration for my tiny dream home. This is beautiful :)

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big jim from bonny scitland..ooh i thought i was in alice in wonderland..then christ its only casey..ah well dream on. ps a luvly video ...

[@CaseyRoman]

Jim I love this one but nothing compares to my castle in Edinborough. (sp?)

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@@CaseyRoman edinburgh ..nickname is old reekie..because of the smoke from all the coal fires 100 yrs ago..another bit of useless information from the old country..

[@StacyForest738]

Absolutely stunning To me, whimsical can sometimes look tacky, this one is amazing! Thank you.

[@lovesalaska1329]

Freakin AMAZING! Thank you so much for sharing! Now that’s a babe castle!

[@CaseyRoman]

I want one. No! I want TWO!

[@KMF3]

I love the use of all the found objects in the building materials.

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It is truly a stop and smell the roses journey you are taking us on. I absolutely love it. I am fascinated with each of your videos and smile when I see your post. 👏 👏 👏

[@rhondagarrison8190]

What an adorable place, what a gem you have shown us! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

[@CaseyRoman]

And I got to go INSIDE!!!!

[@paulajackson4638]

Wow.wow...love .love..this house..what a creator...luv the kitchen table idea..lol..safe travels..😎

[@mermeow]

Love this kind of stuff. I'm being very emotional...crying from the whimsical beauty of those castles. :)

[@latergator3367]

Real Castle ready to move in ! A home for a Babe Queen ! Oh Yeaah! It’s you Babe ! Or is it ? Beautiful Video.

[@Debbzvanventure]

Wow! That was cool. It is sad how "code" has really stumped unique construction. I mean, I'm all for safety but McMansions are ugly IMO.

[@CaseyRoman]

Preach on THAT!

[@cheddar2848]

Epic video and hilarious thanks for the laughs and history. You rock Casey!🚐☁📹

[@cathymorrison22]

I live in Fairhope and have only seen this castle from the outside. It's grown since I moved here back in the 1980's. I'm retired from the Post Office and Dean often came into the PO. He's a very personable fellow.

[@kws200a]

Ms Casey, all I can say is THANKS, enjoy your direct approach . THANKS.

[@marciec6859]

Thanks for showing these castles in Fairhope. They are so close to downtown but nobody knows about them. I've been twice but not been inside either one. I'm happy they are giving tours now as well. Lovely little town.

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I wish I could put a heart where the thumbs-up is. 😎 Absolutely love your video.

[@alvaradacosta293]

Hey girl...well done Wow, that place is amazing.. Love the history

[@CaseyRoman]

I want one!

[@CarolCox211]

You’re so great at this!!! I just can’t wait to see your daily updates!!!! ❤️❤️

[@CaseyRoman]

I can't do daily haha...I will never have time to drive!

[@lindar375]

Casey, what a wonderfully talented woman you are. I absolutely loved this one. Thank you 😊

[@CaseyRoman]

Thank you Linda!

[@shirlenehigbie5677]

Wow .... this is just Awesome .... and lucky you that you got to go in and experience it ...... Thank you for sharing ..... Hugs ...... Shirlene

[@itallia666]

I felt like i was back being a 6yr old child viewing this house.. The way a child sees something magical & wonderful & never questions its reality Thats how i feel seeing this! Just knowing it exists is wonderful! Id save up for a year just to visit it in real time To actually live in it...? Words wouldnt do justice to how that would be Id think id died & my creation of what my personal heaven would be, is this house The architecture & organic features remind me of Spanish Architect & painter/sculptor - Gaudi. Gaudi's buildings in Barcelona are jaw dropping & because i live in Britain, popping over to northern Spain for long weekends or holidays is easy Some of Gaudi's stuff is just amazing, the window frames in this house ( on vid) are very like his work There's a famous staircase & i think its in an apartment building In Barcelona which is used by the tenents daily & its so organic with twisting vines & the Epitome of Art Nouveau Im sure the chap who built this had seen some of Gaudi's work The lines & carving & shape Scream Gaudi, who was famous in his own time in 1880s France & Spain. Im saving this vid to keep watching because it has given me such immense pleasure Thank you dearly for this

[@sandrabeechy4251]

Fantastically incredible and you do a wonderful job of telling the tale! Thank you Casey!

[@yorenae1017]

This castle is beautiful. I would love to visit one day🥰

[@sarahblue1914]

Wow, now that is truly unique!! I love the mosaic outer walls!! I would love to do that!! I really love this house, the builder actually had a bit of skill despite not having a set plan.

[@jeffsadon552]

Your video should be part of the tour from now on

[@efrag24]

Wow this was beautiful. Magical. Love it! I can't imagine growing up in this place. I think my dreams would have been bigger and I would have ended up in a completely different path in life 🥰

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Thanks for taking us along, you are a true story teller, don't let anyone change you. xxXX Grambo

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[@CaseyRoman]

Thank you for this!

[@susanjoseph2380]

Thankyou for sharing this cottage. So quarky and quant & beautiful 😍❤️

[@loriray487]

Awesome! I would definitely live in this castle. Gorgeous. Beautiful. Perfect! My son would also love it, especially since it's high enough that he wouldn't bean himself. 🤗

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Hey Casey Roman!!! SAFE Travels, be careful out there and Thank you for sharing. 😎

[@angiem3222]

Awesome! There is something similar in Ona, FL..a silver castle.

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Awesome video! Your channel is one of my top 3 favorites...keep'em commin'...thank you😎

[@CaseyRoman]

Sweet!

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That is pretty amazing and impressive. TFS!

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From the days before planning regulations made creativity very hard. If you build yourself you care more and they are so magical.

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Great find, a beautiful monument of someone's life.

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Amazing story like everyone you bring us. Love how you take a beautiful place and add such a lovely backstory so that your viewers are just sucked into the piece.

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I'm so glad I didn't leave!

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I love the way you tell stories..and the love you have for the history of buildings. Thank you for sharing your passion in such a beautiful way.

[@CaseyRoman]

Thank you Olga!

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This is so cool! I really wish that more people would build their own houses, being creative and expressing who they are and what they love in the design

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Cool steps, thanks for that senior walk through.

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This Castle stands a testimony of the person's creativity from thrown away things & use them rightfully right places. The castle is awesome signature of his ability & imagination to create such beautiful fairy tale castle.!

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OMG Casey..this may be your best video so far! I just loved that quirky castle. You inspire tp just wanting to hop in the car and go see this vision of creativity. Thank you so much.

[@CaseyRoman]

I'm telling you these tiny towns are where its at!

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Amazing, thanks for sharing.

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That was amazing, thank You

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Beautiful! That stonework is fabulous! Vinyl villages lol. I refer to them as plastic neighborhoods. Unfortunately I live in one.

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Vinyl and I dont get along

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very cool

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Wow, that place is awesome!

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History is amazing 😉 thanks for sharing.

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You make everything come alive, I look forward to your videos so much

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🇨🇦🍁💙From a Canadian fan, a practical, whimsical and creative place to live. What a happy place…much respect for ingenuity and perseverance. 🍻❤️

[@jeancurkendall572]

Stunning captivating mystical I want to live there The house tells a story Love it!!!

[@edschaper9839]

Amazingly wonderful! Thanks!

[@christinehurd]

So glad you are showing the beautiful fairytale to us. Thank you.

[@befree4223]

Wicked cool! Thanks!

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

What an absolutely beautiful capsule highlighting the hidden gems it's Fairhope, AL.

[@gpicone83]

Damn you are good. Love your tales. Happy trails to you.

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Another beautiful story/adventure...💛

[@bethgleason7183]

Thank you

[@vivalaleta]

We are super creative and environmentally conscious. I'm disgusted by many ugly, cheap mcmansions and balled a "designer" out for putting plastic Pergo over vintage floor tiles. This house is exceptional and I loved what you had to say at the end.

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Oh my god, your videos rock. I think there's some larger documentary in your future.

[@CaseyRoman]

Someone else needs to edit it lol! I'm tired!

[@lilyilyily323]

When I saw the thumbnail, I was pretty sure I knew where this was! I grew up there and can vividly remember the first time I saw the castles. They’re just as magical in real life!

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This is absolutely fascinating....Thanks for sharing!

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Magnificently whimsical! What a treasure!

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Its a ton of work but totally worth it!

[@ShanPanko]

Casey thank you so much for just traveling. Just sharing travels. For someone who's wanted to travel from the age of 16, due to the love of older homes or should I say gently used, not to mention history. I appreciate your efforts. One day soon I want to sell my home, build a van into a new home and see, learn and explore all the wonder of our country. If I'm smart and careful maybe eve ln other countries too! Keep on keepin us all happy with all your views, learning and experiences! Thanks again

[@CaseyRoman]

Wonderful! I'm cheering for you!

[@monicarandeen8698]

Oh my gosh, how did you contain yourself? That was dreamy. I love the little heart shaped hand rail brackets on the circular staircase. Another badass video!

[@CaseyRoman]

I didn't! I squealed when I saw I was going inside!

[@brianheidib]

Beautiful! I had no idea, thanks for sharing.

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This brought a tear to my eye! Thank you!

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Thank you for sharing Casey!

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Wow...this is so awesome!! ❤❤

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Wow! I love the creativity. Home as art or beautiful architecture has been lost for too long.

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Wow, that castle is amazing!

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Another job well done, carry on.

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I'm in Awe of His Vision...... So Enchanting

[@TheVanThatGotAway]

This house is off the chain. Awesome video! Thanks, Casey...

[@CaseyRoman]

I want one!

[@TheVanThatGotAway]

On wheels? Lol!

[@rhadoo4u]

Very beautiful. You also can search for clay castle from Romania (Sibiu county), another awesome fairy tale castle

[@Spacewalker90]

Aww this is so beautiful.. Even with all the hate and pain in the world it will always be beautiful indeed

[@51nw]

wow, that place is wonderful. so cool

[@stephaniesmythe8449]

what an interesting house! thanks for the tour.