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Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense

Vacation home near Dauphin Island Beaches in Dauphin Island

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A white building with a metal roof, wooden deck, and a staircase leading to a door.
A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a door with a 'SWIM' sign.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and colorful rug.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a sign that says "SWIM" on the wall.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining table set with placemats and plates.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find 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).
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What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • West End Beach - 9 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 50 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 54 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Chevron - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬6 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.

Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense

Nautical Nonsense is a 4/3 beach house just 0.3 miles from the gulf beach by foot. The home is in a great location and very quaint for the perfect relaxing beach vacation. The property sleeps for 8. The back deck is available for the salt air, bird watching and listening to the ocean. It includes office space and a kids hangout TV space. More importantly, is it on Dauphin Island and a short walk to the beach! You will have plenty of parking and if you would prefer to drive to a beach, we will provide you free parking passes. Come make some memories at Nautical Nonsense!

As with all of our Dauphin Island Beach Rentals, all linens and towels are provided, WIFI, along with a fully-outfitted kitchen. There will be a starter pack of toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags; please plan on bringing more for day 2 ;). A great beach vacation is waiting on you!

Please note the following:
1. Minimum Age for the Primary Renter is 25, and Primary Renter must be present for the entire stay.
2. Maximum Occupancy numbers include Children 3 and over and cannot be exceeded at any time.
3. All of our Homes are Non-Smoking.
4. A signed Rental Agreement is Required, which contains additional Rules and Guidance.
5. This property does not allow weddings or parties.
6. Check-in time is 3 pm, and check-out time is 10 am.
7. Start dishes and linens before departure.
8. Take the trash can to the street on Tuesday night and Friday night.
9. This home is not pet-friendly

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Property is also known as

139

Frequently asked questions

How close is Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense to the airport?

This vacation home is 34.7 mi (45-min drive) away from the Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 7-minute walk from Dauphin Island Beaches and 8-minute walk from Dauphin Island Public Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense to downtown Dauphin Island?

This vacation home is 1.8 mi away from Dauphin Island.

Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what I was looking for
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dauphin Island is lovely!

Nice little house! Perfect for our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great place and convenient to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very impressed with the house we stayed in. It was well kept, had all the necessities of home and was very convenient to the beach and restaurants. There were 8 adults and we all had plenty of space to gather or get some me time.We would definitely stay here again if we visit Dauphin Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint, cute beach house

Nice size house for our family of 5, and a great, easy walk to the beach.The only thing I might suggest, is to have window treatments for the windows in the bedrooms upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter getaway

Great rental, walking distance to beach. Kitchen was well stocked. The only negative is charcoal grill on deck probably should be replaced. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Overall experience was good The house is very cute. From the outside it looked like it was going to be small but with everyone in The house it did not feel crowded The walk to the beach was not bad even with very small kids The beds were not the most comfortable but also not the worst I have ever had everyone slept good . The beach that was in walking distance was not overly crowded. And the restaurants near by were good Ve had a very good time on our vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place if you have asthma

Having recently been diagnosed with asthma, I appreciate so much when a VRBO doesn't rely on fragrance to make the house smell clean. This VRBO smelled clean without being fragrances. It was spacious and our extended family fit comfortably. Shirt walk to the beach. It might be difficult crossing main road at the height of the season but for us it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a great family vacation with the dogs included

We loved the location, could see the water from front deck. very clean and stocked with everything we needed. a short walk to the beach and enjoyed going on walks with our dogs in neighborhood. Daughter loved the hammock below house. I would have liked to have had thicker curtains in master bedroom since I could see all headlights at night while sleeping. Front door did not lock. Bolt did not catch even in trying code throughout week. That may need to be addressed for future tenants. we felt safe either way. Loved our frist trip to Dauphin Island and we will return again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

christin s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy living for the 4th

We enjoyed our stay. Easy walk to the beach. Enjoyed the outside shower and had water sources at front/back doors. We spent many evening on back deck with dinner. It was a nice treat. Only things lacking is better AC upstairs. You really needed a window unit in both upstairs bedrooms. We weren't able to enjoy the upstairs until after dark. The kitchen was lacking a few things but we managed fine. Lastly, The grass was definitely in need of a mow and both doors had issues locking. One time took 5 minutes to get the automatic lock to properly lock.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable with deco access to beach

House was very comfortable, not fussy, with the necessary essentials. Walk to the beach would require going out the front and around the block, but we noticed a more direct cut through at the back of the house. Not sure if the back yard neighbors would complain when using it. We chose to drive to the nearby public access beach so we didn’t have to drag everything. Nice bedrooms and the house lives larger than it looks. Double sink in the kitchen would be more appropriate and stove and dishwasher doors block each other. Very small master bathroom. Thought the property was a good value considering inflated pricing nationwide. Plus’ outweigh the minus’ and I would not hesitate renting it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carmen M.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

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