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Charming bay-front home with WiFi, spacious wraparound porch, private deck

Beach vacation home with kitchen in Dauphin Island

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102051 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪73 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

On the beach.Stay at this Dauphin Island vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Dauphin Island Beaches and 2 miles (3 km) of 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 - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 17 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 58 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 59 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬12 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.

Charming bay-front home with WiFi, spacious wraparound porch, private deck

Surf N' Turf

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This charming beach house has plenty of room for everyone! Located just steps from your own private sandy beach on the Mississippi Sound and a short stroll to the Gulf, this home has a chef-ready kitchen, wraparound porch and large private deck.

The Great Room offers picturesque views of the Mississippi Sound and opens to beautiful wraparound porches that let you enjoy the sea breeze and the sun or shade. The Great Room is furnished with a comfortable couch that doubles as a sleeper sofa and loveseat.

The well-appointed kitchen is equipped with everything you need to prepare meals at home, including an oven/cooktop, cookware, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, blender, toaster, waffle iron, knife block, mixer, and double sink.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 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: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

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
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming 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: 2,051 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

Rules

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

19811

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming bay-front home with WiFi, spacious wraparound porch, private deck to the airport?

This vacation home is 36.5 mi (51-min drive) away from the Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming bay-front home with WiFi, spacious wraparound porch, private deck have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming bay-front home with WiFi, spacious wraparound porch, private deck to the beach?

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

Does Charming bay-front home with WiFi, spacious wraparound porch, private deck offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming bay-front home with WiFi, spacious wraparound porch, private deck?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Charming bay-front home with WiFi, spacious wraparound porch, private deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming bay-front home with WiFi, spacious wraparound porch, private deck?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming bay-front home with WiFi, spacious wraparound porch, private deck have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Charming bay-front home with WiFi, spacious wraparound porch, private deck have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming bay-front home with WiFi, spacious wraparound porch, private deck to downtown Dauphin Island?

This vacation home is 3.7 mi away from Dauphin Island.

Charming bay-front home with WiFi, spacious wraparound porch, private deck Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeremy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location and plenty of room.

Overall it was a good trip. The property needed some minor maintenance. New batteries in tv remote, cabinets had missing door knobs, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place to stay.

The only thing I would fix is to have staff to make coffee. Because if you are coming in late and have not went to the store yet. maybe some little big pan. It's was a very beautiful quiet and roomy. I will rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good vacation

The price-point of this beach house was adequate for the accommodations. Location was good. House was clean and we had everything we needed. Kitchen could benefit from a few items: scissors, a proper cookie sheet. We had to reconnect the dryer vent, it was venting into the house but it just needs to be re-attached more securely. The windows are probably the main complaint. They need to be replaced. Most have no screens, one had no outer frame and we had to tape the window glass to keep it from falling out, condensation builds up inside many of the windows obscuring the view outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short trip but was amazing

Our family of 6 had a wonderful time. The bay side was so peaceful and beautiful. It’s had a nice beach and we enjoyed fishing from there. We loved the room to spread out. Was just a short 5 min walk to the ocean side. Which was amazingly beautiful in the mornings for sunrise. The king sized beds were so comfy. The queen wasn’t as nice but still good. The kitchen island was so nice and large and we played lots of cards on the dining table. I would suggest to add a few rugs for comfort and also please take a look at some of the deck boards that need replacing. Also we saw a few ants in the downstairs bathroom. Overall we loved it and had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pretty House but a bit rough around the edges

I love the bayside location of this house, and fact that all of the rooms have king or queen beds. The house is pretty, but the decks are in serious need of repair (salt air). The steps going up to the entryway are rough, uneven and tilted. The kitchen was woefully understocked. There were no hot pads, kitchen towels, or spices—not even salt and pepper. If you rent, come prepared with all your kitchen basics. Also, bring any beach items you might want, there are none at the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach vacation

We had 9 people in our group, 6 adults and 3 teens. The house fit us all very comfortably. The beach was right out the back door! I found more shells and beach glass on our section of beach than I did anywhere else we looked. The beds were comfortable and everything was very clean. The only issues we had were that there were no spices or anything for cooking, not even salt and pepper, but that's not a big deal, just something to be aware of. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning location.

From check-in until we left, this was a dream rental. Well supplied kitchen, comfortable furniture, CLEAN! Loves everything about this house and plan to return Thank you for a wonderful holiday!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kirk M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Get Away

The house and room sizes were nice. We needed a little more seating in the living room, but we just brought in chairs from the dinning room. We enjoyed the views from both decks. Overall we had a nice vacation on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

We had a great time. This house slept all 7 of us comfortably and the commons areas are spacious and comfortable. Dauphin Island is a fun, laid back, beach experience. The bayside waters were calm and warm and the west end beach is just a couple of minutes away. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Loved the location, size of the property and the amenities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

It’s a perfect location on the bay and a short 4 min walk to the beach. We ended up spending more time on the bay side beach because it got so windy on the Gulf side. We watched the sunset from the back deck! The inside of the house was in pretty good shape and it was clean! It is nicely laid out with plenty of space for the 4 of us. Beverage fridge in the kitchen was helpful. The kitchen had stuff for cooking, but it was completely disorganized and we had to constantly hunt for items. Outside, the wood flooring of the deck seemed to be recently updated, but the stairs from the upper deck to the backyard need replaced badly. Many screens were torn and also needed replaced. Also, we were surprised there was no beach gear at the house. Every rental I’ve stayed in at the beach usually has a supply of chairs and umbrellas - there was none of that which I found very unusual. All in all we had a great trip and are considering going back again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bayside Beauty

We found the house very clean and comfortable, and we loved the decks and the view of the Bridge. We needed extra blankets, as well as sheets for the fold-out sleeper sofa. There were plenty of towels but not enough extra linens for the cool nights. There is a minor repair on the bed post in the larger bedroom upstairs that needs attention. but we had a wonderful stay and will come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren B.

Great views

Overall we had an excellent stay at this property, and the views of the bay were amazing. Our young children had an excellent time on the beach. I was slightly disappointed with the cleanliness of the property when we checked in, something that is very noticeable when traveling with my two toddlers. The house had been cleaned, countertops were clean, and beds were made. My main complaint was the floors were still rather dirty. There is a definite musty smell to the house as well. Does the view and ample bedroom space make up for this? Most likely, but I feel it's notable. We would definitely travel back to the area, not sure on if we would go to the same property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Vacation

The property was clean and easy to find. We had plenty of room for 8 adults and didn’t feel crowded. Loved sitting on the deck relaxing and watching the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Garth W.

Outdated

Whoever took the pictures for this property deserves a raise, because the pics are much better than the reality of the property..Everything is incredibly outdated and falling apart..The location relative to the bay is nice, but that’s were the positives stop..The neighboring house on the West side is apparently owned by the owner of Micro Comm, the provider of internet for the island..He appears to be using the house as a business location for his workers and storage for materials..Several of his work trucks, large rolls of fiber optic cable, etc..On several occasions, 5-6 of his workers just hung out all day talking outside..Annoying..I do not recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Rainy day blues

Our trip was a bummer but not because of the house. We had terrible weather the entire stay. The house has plenty of room to spread out and enjoy. It does need new windows and doors desperately. The kitchen could use a few more basic supplies. The deck furniture definitely needs to be replaced. The location is great and easy to walk over to the gulf side. We saw dolphins from the deck and enjoyed watching others fish. It was our first time on the island and we would definitely try again at a less rainy time of year! We appreciated all the large beds as we were a party without kids. It's a nice quiet place to enjoy the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

We really enjoyed our stay at Surf ‘n Turf! This house had all we needed for cooking all our meals at home. I especially loved being able to watch my children play on the beach while I put their lunch together. We went to the gulf side to swim a few times, and it was only a short walk. We brought hammocks and relaxed under the house at night and enjoyed the most beautiful sunsets! We recommend buying groceries at Greer’s before getting on the island and getting seafood from Skinner’s on the island. The only trouble we had was the upstairs tub leaked into the kitchen below, so we didn’t use it. Also the house next door didn’t have residents and the porch lights were on over there all day/night which meant the master bedroom was never very dark. We noticed the upstairs got very warm during the day, but we found if we shut the bedroom doors it stayed much cooler. We had such an amazing time on Dauphin Island!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Peggy D R., Hiram, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the location. The home was perfect for our group. We loved the peaceful setting.

We so enjoyed it. Windows need replacing. The upstairs master bath is very rotten around the inside trim. A lift on the outside for luggage, etc would be wonderful. We would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was nice. Wifi passwords did not work. Downstairs trashcan was full when we got there.

Nice location. Peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nichole R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything we hoped for.

my oldest daughter is getting married on the 30th so I wanted to take her on a little pre wedding vaca; this place was perfect! Just as described. loved stepping off the back steps and having the beach right in the backyard. Bonus surprise were all of the seashells we found everyday along the shoreline. Not one disappointment over our weekend. we used three of the four bedrooms and everyone said their beds were comfy. They are more firm than soft, but just what we needed after long days walking the beach. (We prefer firmness due to back issues.) 100% would stay here again. If we come back to Dauphin Island, I don’t want to rent any other place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach paradise

Wonderful time!! So happy with the house and a perfect beach view. Would highly recommend this home. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

COVID getaway

Excellent COVID Getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Angela R.

Surf and turf aka Mosquitoes are us

This property is in dire need of repairs and upkeep. The cleaning could have been done better. The door handles were falling off. The outside furniture needs to be replaced. It was rusted out and torn. The outside electric outlet was falling out of the socket. The deck all around the house needs to be replaced. Planks on the boardwalk were missing or pulled up and on the lawn. The pictures from website were misleading!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach house

We loved this property! Management was very quick to respond to any questions or assistance that we needed. Everyone was very friendly and the house was great! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020