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Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome

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Exterior
TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8888 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Dauphin Island vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Public Beach. Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬6 min drive

About this property

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

Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome

Mermaid Tales

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Settle in to a Dauphin Island escape at this gorgeous, coastal gem. Boasting bay and gulf views, the home has been recently updated with modern design and décor. Relax with your crew on the sweeping, front deck and enjoy a quiet, bayside location. This home offers easy access to Island attractions including the beach, Alabama Aquarium, Audoban Bird Sanctuary, and ferries to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

Designed with group gathering in mind, the raised, single-level interior features an open layout with attractive fixtures and furnishings. Sink into the plush, living room furniture for some shows and movies on the flatscreen smart TV, or keep the home chefs company at the three-seater breakfast island while they whip-up tasty, homemade treats. The sleek array of stainless steel appliances and utensils make meal time a breeze while the dishwasher is there to take care of the cleanup.

THINGS TO KNOW
For an additional sleeping option, there’s a full sofabed in the living room
The 'crow's nest' is currently not available for guest use
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. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.

Security camera details: left side of house facing street

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.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 6 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 888 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome to the airport?

This vacation home is 34.5 mi (44-min drive) away from the Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Dauphin Island Beaches and 6-minute walk from Dauphin Island Public Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome to downtown Dauphin Island?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Dauphin Island.

Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Great place. Would stay here again. Our dog liked it too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location location!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get Away

The Mermaid Tales was very nice. Clean and organized with everything easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

brentandkelly220

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent for Family

We had such an amazing stay! Clean, fun, lots of quote and saw dolphins in the bay. Sunsets while grilling with family was a joy and loved the back deck! Thank you! Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay.

We really enjoyed our time there. Very relaxing! Just what we needed for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maria W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Great location, per friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

karen m.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Falsely portrayed

Very dirty furnuture, clogged sink one shower door missing requiring us to share a bathroom, and the coffee maker was .missing. dryer quit working, outside of the home covered in mildew
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreka J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

I really enjoy this place. It was really nice. I would love to visit again and be able to assess the tower next time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Tower

Wish the observation tower was open Everything else good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We had a wonderful time and the house was super clean and nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

There were few inconveniences: the shower door on 2nd bathroom was missing and water spilled out…..and the coffee maker was a challenge!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice retreat!!

We loved being close to the beach and restaurants. The home was clean and had 2 bathrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

dj notnog, Indianapolis usa

Liked: Cleanliness

A retreat you don't want to leave

We stayed at this beautiful place last memorial day, and i think we are gonna book it again this memorial day! My guest and i felt so at home, we wanted to add days on to our trip last year and stay longer, but someone was booked right after us. 😞
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

elaine s.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very nice stay.

A little disappointed in view and access to bay and beach. House very comfortable and well decorated. Local access to grocery store poor. Quite and relaxing area.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place!

This was one of my favorite trips. The home was great! Id recommend adding the golf cart to your trip will be easier to get around. But my family enjoyed themselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robert S., Leander

Disliked: Cleanliness

BOOK WITH CAUTION

We arrived w/ the anticipation of a nice, relaxing celebratory week. The first night we encountered 8+ LARGE ROACHES!! THIS was reported to VACASA BUT no response until we showed up on their doorstep & they pooh-poohed our claim. We were also booking under the impression that we had 2 fully bathrooms come to find out 1 of them was missing a shower door leaving us w/ 1.5 bathrooms. We could’ve used without shower door but that left us liable 4 potentially damage. We were given a can of ROACH spray to spot treat the following night. We encountered 20+ ROACHES. We have PICTURES to validate our claimS. The uncleanliness of the property caused us to not use the amenities for which we chose this property like a nice kitchen but we were disgusted w/ROACHES climbing all over the dishes which caused us to dine out every-night. When we reported OUR concerns to the property management company, they called us LIARS. Again, WE HAVE LOTS OF PICS & VIDEOS that validate our claims. Overall this property was misrepresented not only for roaches & cleanliness but 2 full bathrooms. We could hardly get a good nights sleep here in because we have never encountered such deplorable conditions. We will NEVER return to Dauphin Island, due how we were treated & VACASA manages the majority of the properties on the island. We advise anyone considering this property to look for other alternatives
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammi Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

Close to beach,updated, 24 hour outside surveillance. Wonderful company! Will stay on their properties again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this property mostly because it is pet friendly, and the point of this trip was to take our elderly dog to experience his first ocean. We were able to do that, and so much more. This property is newly-renovated, clean, and minutes away from several beaches. The owners generously provide beach chairs, kayaks, and life vests, all of which we used to enrich our experience. The kitchen is spacious and appointed with a full-sized refrigerator, dishwasher, and everything you need to cook a full surf n turf dinner (which we did)! The gas grill is in good working order as well. My only (very mild) gripe would be the following. As I recall, the property is advertised to sleep 6. It would comfortably fit 1 adult couple and 2-3 children, or maybe 2 adult couples. 6 would be very tight, with little room for belongings. Second, the AC went out the second night of our stay. However, the rental company had a contractor over to fix it within about 12 hours, on Mother's Day Sunday no less! SO we spent one warm evening with all the windows open and fans on, but everything was fixed right away and communication was spectacular. For its location, amenities, and excellent kitchen, I would definitely stay in this property again. I also had a good experience renting from Vacasa - they were highly responsive and fixed the AC issue immediately. I would recommend renting with Vacasa as well.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Close to the Beach

House is clean and bright! Everything you need is there and it’s a quick walk to the beach. Definitely recommend this spot! Many extras also: 2 kayaks, gas grill and a golf cart for rent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Laurel F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Pitiful. Do not recommend.

The property management company didn't respond to ANY of my questions or concerns throughout the stay. They just ignore problems rather than deal with them.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time, great time at DI

Everything was seamless when it came to reservations, check in and check out. Perfect size for my husband and I and our dachshunds. Super clean. Updated. Bed was a little smaller than we would have liked and the eagles nest was under repair. I wish there had been instructions on where to best have walking access to the beach and we had more of a beach view like that listing said. The beach view can only be seen from the eagles nest. Host checked in via texts and left a sweet note. Would definitely recommend for a small family or couple like us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Barry C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Place

This is a very pretty property and the beach access is great, especially since the place comes with parking passes for some of the beaches. Having a washer and dryer was handy. The beds and bedding were comfortable and the AC worked well. I did miss towel racks in the bathrooms and some place to put clothes in the bedroom with the queen bed. Dauphin Island is the place to go for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022