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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81276 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • West End Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪78 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of this Dauphin Island vacation home, you'll find Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • West End Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 11 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 17 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 21 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬15 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.

Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access

Island Sunset

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Enjoy a Dauphin Island sunset in this home's large, comfortably furnished, fully covered screened-in porch overlooking the Mississippi Sound - or relax in front and enjoy the views of the Gulf of Mexico! This is the perfect fit for a family vacation or a beach retreat. This vacation rental offers a full-size kitchen, free WiFi, and TVs in the living area and each bedroom. Settle in after a long day and draw the room-darkening shades for a good night's sleep.

Ocean views are free at this home, and we invite you to come and enjoy all of them.

WHAT’S NEARBY
You're steps from swimming, fishing, and beachcombing on the small private beach behind the home. Public beach access is also just across the street, less than 500 feet away! Isle Dauphine Golf Club offers challenging holes in a casual atmosphere, just under five miles from the home. There are plenty of local restaurants to choose from within just five miles.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Dock details:



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: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,276 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

  • No pets allowed

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

Vrbo Property
37961

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.4 mi (54-min drive) away from the Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Dauphin Island Beaches and 3-minute walk from West End Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access to downtown Dauphin Island?

This vacation home is 4.7 mi away from Dauphin Island.

Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shana L.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as described

This sounded great, but you never know. However, they did a wonderful job for us. There was only one issue and it was no wifi 😒. We were nervous, because our a
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doyle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Very nice place great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous

Couldn’t of asked for a better place! Location was great. Sound out the back door and the ocean views from the front!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Picture perfect

The views from this house were amazing! The screened porch was a fantastic feature. Great beach house and location! Our kids loved the bunk room too.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S., -

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Wonderful clean property with excellent views. Only complaint is with Vacasa about early check-in. They said we would get a text when it was clean/ready. We drove by ourselves and noticed cleaner had left and got in early; text never came.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Neal K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Great stay in perfect location for both bay and beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway with the grandkids

Property is clean, layer out well and beautifully situated with views of the bay and the gulf. Pier in the bay is a great place to relax with some fishing, wildlife watching and relaxing while the sun goes down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family's first vacation together

We all had a great time together, spent alot of time on the back deck, and of coarse the beach. We are all definitely looking forward to next year for another family vacation, thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness

The puzzle house

Loved the house. Great screened in porch. We carried on the tradition....by completing and leaving a puzzle!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dauphin Island #3 return

Beautiful property with amazing views of sound and gulf coast. Definitely retuning in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Beach House
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D., Boerne, TX, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A great find, but pack essentials

Our family of four (both kids college-aged) stayed here Christmas 2021. The house was amazing. Decorations were awesome, furniture very comfortable, clean, well stocked with kitchen cookware, and check in was easy. We received a code to the door the morning of arrival. The house has the bay side out the back door and the Gulf is across the street from the front door. The house is three houses from the end of the street, so the family would walk down the undeveloped beach area. Our son went about four miles down the beach one morning Huge screened-in porch to keep the bugs at bay is also a huge plus, and TVs that don’t require an IT degree was awesome. Lately it seems we land in houses with multiple remote controls. This was one basic remote with an on and off button, perfect! And the town was very low key. I recommend getting groceries on the mainland, especially spirits if you like mixers. What I normally pay $42 in Texas for a bottle was $70 on the island. $25 bottle of vodka in Texas was $50 on Dauphin. The house was absolutely perfect. The ferry ride, Fort Gaines, Lighthouse Bakery, all must-do’s. My only complaint would be with the management company who appears to be trying to save nickels and dimes. Although the house was clean beyond belief, we arrived, family of four for one week, to find four rolls of toilet paper, one roll of Scott towels, two trash bags, no Kleenex in the bathroom, three dish-washer pods in a ziploc on the counter, and no salt or sugar. Huge container of pepper, but no salt (although the owners do have a specialty spice rack that they obviously keep stocked). I understand not having an overloaded cabinet, but 15+ years of VRBO, we have always had salt and sugar and enough detergent to do dishes daily, especially a family of four. And two kitchen trash bags for a week when the house sleeps ten…crazy. For the price paid, it should have these essential items supplied. So plan to buy even the most basic of items prior to your arrival or pay a premium on the island. This isn’t a reflection on the owner or house, simply the management company. I would stay here again in a heartbeat and simply pack toilet paper, trash bags, salt, etc. Thanks for an amazing week on Dauphin Island. This is a great property.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

It was excellent and exactly what our family needed! Perfect distance from the beach. Loved the sounds of the waves across the road. Clean and very wel decorated. All kitchen supplies are there. No seasonings in cabinet except salt and pepper.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gillian K., Fayetteville, AR

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home right on the beach!

We loved this beach house! Clean and well appointed. The screened in porch was our favorite thing about this place! Unfortunately, we had to cut our trip short due to the tropical storm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay!

This beach house was absolutely awesome! It had everything my family needed to enjoy our stay! The bay for our fishermen and the gulf for our swimmers! It was quite and private just what our family needed! We will definitely be back! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina E.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Vacation

We spent 17 nights in this beach house and it was the perfect vacation. Let me first say that my family has been extremely COVID cautious for the past year, we still do curbside pickup 99% of the time, so the location of this property could not have been better. It is literally 5 houses from the west end beach, which was not open to to the public yet, and miles and miles of uninhabited beachfront. We are a family of fisherman and while we didn't catch anything on the Sound side, we were able to catch enough whiting on the Gulf side to have a fish fry for seven. The fish cleaning station and outdoor shower came in very handy. The house was immaculate and beautifully decorated. As mentioned by others, the kitchen was well stocked (we fortunately had brought our own crock pot). There is also a love seat and comfy chair in the living room that are not pictured so enough seating for our family. We did not go out much due to COVID but did get a shrimp boil from Skinners and ordered from Island Rainbow, both very good. Unfortunately we were not able to use the screened in porch as much as we would have like due to it being cool and windy. But it was spacious and had a great view. I would definitely recommend this lovely beach house to anyone.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M., Washington State, Mississippi State

Liked: Cleanliness

So relaxing

We have rented a place 5 times in the last 8 years on Dauphin Island during different seasons, this is by far our favorite, we were here for Christmas 2020 and it was so peaceful, the decks and porches that go around the house make it easy to find a place to sit and relax and avoid the wind if it’s cold and shady if it’s warm, we never ate out we planned on it but the kitchen had everything we needed, and we ran down to Skinners and got fresh shrimp and crab almost every day, the house was very clean and smelled fresh, everything is cozy and very comfortable, lots of games, puzzles, books This was the best place ever to have a Christmas vacation and the only complaint from husband and kids was that we didn’t stay longer
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful winter getaway

Great getaway! Beautiful location, steps away from the end of the island with wide open beach and great shell collecting. The house was great, very clean, well stocked. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Don K., Bella Vista, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful relaxation

This house was beyond wonderful! Beautiful and relaxing. Views are fabulous! We did not want to leave. We could have stayed there forever! We would love to come back soon as we can. Absolutely loved everything! Sunrises and sunsets can be seen there everyday.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A., Walthall County, MS

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the quietness

My friend and I stayed here the week of Labor Day. Watching the shore birds was fun and gathering seashells during our walks on the beach. But getting to the private beach was an exercise in survival, as the mosquitoes just about packed us off! A boardwalk would have been nice, but maybe you can't put one all the way to the beach. All in all, we had a great stay and got the rest we needed. Supper at the Pirates Bar and Grill was very good. We found the goat tree and Indian mounds. The views were absolutely gorgeous. I will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karla R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Space For R&R

This home is a lovely space for R & R on Dauphin Island. It is located at the very end of West Beach bayside which provides beautiful views from both sides of the home. The kitchen is well stocked with essentials, the furnishings are comfortable and the screened porch is delightful!!!! Great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ora H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

The house was just perfect for our weekend getaway. It had everything we needed and more. We loved the screened in deck and private beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family vacation

We stayed at this beautiful house with our 5 kids and loved everything about it. My favorite was having sunset meals on the back porch with the amazing view of the bay. The kids enjoyed walking across the street to west end beach and playing in the waves.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay in awesome location!!

This house was absolutely perfect for our stay! I loved the peace and serenity that surrounded us. The rooms were spacious and everything was clean. There was plenty of room both inside and outside for the six of us to stretch out. Just feet away from the bay on the back of the home and the beach across the street. Having the games in the home was an extra bonus. We especially enjoyed putting together that 500 piece ice cream puzzle. It took us HOURS to complete it but it was worth it. We decided to issue a challenge to the next guests to see if they could beat our time. Overall, I would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020