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10 Steps to the Gulf Beachfront, Dog-Friendly Home w/ 2 Decks, AC, WiFi & W/D

Beach vacation home with kitchen in Dauphin Island

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101586 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Also, Dauphin Island Public Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • West End Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 15 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • University of South Alabama - 54 min drive - 45.6 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 57 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

10 Steps to the Gulf Beachfront, Dog-Friendly Home w/ 2 Decks, AC, WiFi & W/D

Beach, Love & Happiness

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You can't get much closer to the Gulf of America than Beach, Love & Happiness - a spacious, beachfront escape on the white-sand shores of Dauphin Island. At just 10 steps from the cool gulf waters, this four-bedroom home will give you a vacation you won't soon forget.

Well-equipped for a beach-going family, this elevated home features wonderful spaces to gather both inside and out. Come up from a morning spent beach-combing, swimming, or stand-up paddleboarding to enjoy two levels of gulf-front decking that run the length of the house. The air-conditioned interior has plentiful windows that frame views of the gulf, and a layout that brings together the kitchen, the dining room, and the living room in one social space. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances (including a dishwasher) and seating for 8 at the adjacent table.

Additional amenities include a washer/dryer to take care of your swimsuits and towels each day, free WiFi throughout the house, cable TV, and a picnic table outside on the deck - the perfect spot for morning crosswords, post-beach lunches, and evening cocktails at sunset.

Things to Know
Full kitchen
Dog-friendly for a nightly fee

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama, LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,586 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

60686

Frequently asked questions

How close is 10 Steps to the Gulf Beachfront, Dog-Friendly Home w/ 2 Decks, AC, WiFi & W/D to the airport?

This vacation home is 36.9 mi (52-min drive) away from the Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 10 Steps to the Gulf Beachfront, Dog-Friendly Home w/ 2 Decks, AC, WiFi & W/D have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 10 Steps to the Gulf Beachfront, Dog-Friendly Home w/ 2 Decks, AC, WiFi & W/D to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 10 Steps to the Gulf Beachfront, Dog-Friendly Home w/ 2 Decks, AC, WiFi & W/D offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 10 Steps to the Gulf Beachfront, Dog-Friendly Home w/ 2 Decks, AC, WiFi & W/D?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 10 Steps to the Gulf Beachfront, Dog-Friendly Home w/ 2 Decks, AC, WiFi & W/D?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 10 Steps to the Gulf Beachfront, Dog-Friendly Home w/ 2 Decks, AC, WiFi & W/D?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 10 Steps to the Gulf Beachfront, Dog-Friendly Home w/ 2 Decks, AC, WiFi & W/D have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 10 Steps to the Gulf Beachfront, Dog-Friendly Home w/ 2 Decks, AC, WiFi & W/D have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 10 Steps to the Gulf Beachfront, Dog-Friendly Home w/ 2 Decks, AC, WiFi & W/D to downtown Dauphin Island?

This vacation home is 4.1 mi away from Dauphin Island.

10 Steps to the Gulf Beachfront, Dog-Friendly Home w/ 2 Decks, AC, WiFi & W/D Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jordan S.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia L.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kris V.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is our second stay here. It was clean and smelled great. Some upgrades have occurred since our last visit but a few things need attention like some areas on the deck, especially the upper deck, and the floors. I wasn’t too concerned about the floors as we travel with dogs. The location is outstanding and the kitchen is well stocked. We would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra G.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break 2025

The stay, communication with management, the beach access all was great! Other than the lights not working around the stairs everything was perfect. I would recommended repairing the lights as it is a hazard should you have elderly guests with vision issues.
Watched from the deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved it so much

It was a great stay we loved being on the beach my kids had a great time it had plenty of space for all of us! Would definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Family G

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break Family Vacation with Wife and Four Kids

rove down from Iowa with my wife and four kids in our minivan during Spring break. We had never been to Dauphin Island or even Alabama before though we saw pictures of the home on the listing and of the surrounding area and decided to book and drive down. We had a very memorable and fun experience and the kids loved it. The white sandy beach in front of the home was great. We loved how close we were to the West-end beach on the island. The ocean front view from the home was beautiful, especially from the two decks. We enjoyed the sound of the ocean from our beds at night. We liked the picnic table to eat at and chairs to watch the kids from the deck and the sunset. The climate control made our stay comfortable, though we often didn’t use it due to temperate weather and having the doors open. The home water was warm during showers. The washing machine and dryer were nice which we used daily along with the dishwasher and three bathrooms. The refrigerator was very clean and they had things to prepare food including a pizza cutter. We plan on staying here again based on our positive experiences next Spring Break in March, especially if we can get another great deal. Only criticisms would be replacing two noisy ceiling fans (bearings) and cleaning the outside of the windows for a better view of the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Beautiful home directly on the Gulf. Just steps away from the water. Our family enjoyed the house. It was very clean and well equipped with everything we needed to enjoy our family weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location!

Great place! We loved the unobstructed view and the sound of the waves crashing on the shore. I am so glad that we opted for the gulf side of the island, especially in the winter months when sunshine is at a premium. We were lucky with the weather, in the 60s and no rain. The whole place was clean and seemed to have fresh paint throughout. The wooden floors were worn and appropriate for a beach house. We loved them - no worries. Although the kitchen and baths aren't newly remodeled, they were clean with new shower liners and quite adequate. The kitchen did not have a lot of counter space, but with the huge wood table, it wasn't an issue. This VRBO had no spices or oils (not even salt and pepper), a roll of paper towels, 3 dishwasher tablets, small amount of liquid dish detergent, small soap bars in the showers and at the each sink, small shampoo and conditioner in each shower and several extra trash bags. We brought extra supplies because we had asked beforehand, but just be prepared. Communication was quick and easy.We would not hesitate to book again. This is a great place and reasonably priced!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Fit

Two families stayed in the home for a week - it was the perfect size for our group of 4 adults and 5 kids. We appreciated the sleeping arrangements and the very large dining table. There was plenty of space for everyone, and the location right on the beach can't be beat. Thank you for a great week!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place!!

We absolutely loved this house! I loved how easy everything was to book it, and find it. I gave a 5 star on everything except for communication. Hurricane Helene was sending us big waves and our property was flooding. We didn't want our truck flooded so we packed up and left 2 days early. Shortly after we left I received a call saying we could park inland and they would transport us to and from the house. I was impressed with this, however I wish I would have gotten the call sooner. Everything else was perfect!!! We definitely will be staying here again sometime.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Love the west end. This is right on the beach. House is all you need. Deck has awesome views all around. Will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs Improvement

Overall my family enjoyed our trip due to our time together and the proximity to the gulf. However, the home needs maintenance improvements, driveway maintenance and a deep cleaning. We first noticed that there were food crumbs in many drawers, mildew in the shower (had to replace the shower curtain) and unfinished floors. We also had difficulty pulling in the side street due to the thickness of sand. We messaged Vacasa the day we booked the property to ensure we wouldn’t have any issues driving a sedan. They stated we wouldn’t. The driveway was completely inaccessible and we constantly had difficulty pulling in and out of the side street where Vacasa stated we could use as backup parking. When we called on two separate days once arriving to inform them we needed a solution for parking, they never contacted us back with a solution.On a positive note they offered to come out and fix the cleaning issues but we declined since we had already brought our items in and traveled 10 hours.The greater issues were parking and the lack of maintenance upkeep. We also had palmetto bugs(flying cockroaches) inside and outside the house. However, I am not sure if they are avoidable. Overall great location to the beach but we won’t be renting again or renting from Vacasa again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sonia s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacay

Excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debi B., Rogers, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place

Great for beachfront dog lovers!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything and More!

Perfect for a beach house! Convenient and comfy beds……we will go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Pictures on the Web were accurate. Great location and we had a wonderful, albeit short, stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautifully warm though it was January.

Not warm like tropical, but warm like comforting and friendly. Although previous reviews weren’t very flattering, we found the property to be almost perfect. The furnishings were tastefully family orientated, and the only complaint we could make was seeing roaches. And the property manager was very helpful, and addressed the problem immediately. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home - parking issues

This is a great home, literally right on gulf. Plenty of room, comfy beds. Great for our family - but there are issues a guest may need to know when deciding on a rental. VRBO lists cable, it was internet TV only. Parking is non existent-only a 4x4 could park in that area. Other homes appeared to have cleared out the beach sand for parking- this home has not and we had to park on side road which I assume likely requires a permit during peak season. The railings on the decks need repair - gaps large enough for child to fall through. The clearly needs to be addressed as it is a major safety issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view!

When this place says on the beach it is literally on the beach. We loved it so much. We will be going back to this island!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Angela M., Montgomery, Alabama

Disliked: Cleanliness

Keep looking

The location of this home is perfect however the home itself needs a lot of attention. Make sure to bring storage containers for food due to the roach issue. Also they should fire there cleaning crew this place looks as if it’s never been really cleaned check under the beds because we had old socks and towels under the master and god knows what else. Anything with fabric from bedding to furniture is stained including the lampshades in the living room that looks like blood or something was slung on them. The property from the exterior is beautiful and amazing and if I could have stayed outside the whole trip I would have! So much potential but definitely needs some major TLC!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Terry and Vicki P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

I'd Turn Back If I Were You

The condition of the unit was extremely disappointing. For the amount of money we paid, we were expecting a level of quality that we have always had when renting property on the gulf coast. This is our first experience with VACASA and it will be our last. The list of issues is very long but the highlights include: Many broken and un-operatable blinds and windows, black mold on the shower curtain liners, stained linens and comforters, floors and walls in really bad shape, inadequate kitchen inventory (no beaters, few glasses), etc. And the refrigerator door is missing the rails to allow storage in the door. Dishwasher was working sometimes, sometimes not. There were towels in the dryer that we were not sure were clean. To sum it up, I would encourage someone from your organization to take your family there and stay a day or two. I did contact the local office with the concerns. I did not ask specifically for them to do anything. The condition being so overwhelmingly in poor shape, the only real solution would have been to relocate to another unit. I will say that I did not feel very much empathy from the local office. They came and changed one light bulb.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property

Beautiful home right on the water !! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome vacation!

After staying here we are done with condos! Being right there at the water and a ‘private’ beach was so wonderful! This was our 1st visit to Dauhpin Island and we will be booking this house again next year. There was one negative - the couches were so uncomfortable! Thankfully not a lot of time was spent inside!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022