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Gulf Side-Walk to the beach, great views, pet-friendly - Boa Vista

Vacation home near Dauphin Island Beaches in Dauphin Island

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81042 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Dauphin Island 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 Public Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park - 49 min drive - 48.8 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 49 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 53 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chevron - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬13 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.

Gulf Side-Walk to the beach, great views, pet-friendly - Boa Vista

Welcome to Boa Vista, your perfectly located beach retreat on Dauphin Island. Meaning "Great View," Boa Vista invites you to relax, recharge, and reconnect—with the Gulf just a 3-minute walk from your back stairs. This coastal cottage blends comfort and charm with a location that’s hard to beat. Whether you’re here for a family getaway, a quiet couples’ escape, or a memory-making trip with friends, Boa Vista delivers a true island experience.

Inside, the home features a fresh, open layout with light-filled rooms and beachy finishes throughout. The kitchen is fully equipped for home-cooked meals, and the living area is designed for movie nights, card games, and easy conversation. A spacious dining area and cozy seating make it just as easy to gather as it is to spread out and relax.

🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements – Sleeps up to 8
• Primary Bedroom – King bed with private ensuite bathroom
• Guest Bedroom – Queen bed
• Bunk Room – Two sets of twin-over-twin bunk beds (sleeps 4)

Step outside and you’ll see why Boa Vista earned its name. The large back deck offers space to lounge, dine, or simply breathe in the salt air. An outdoor shower with hot and cold water makes rinsing off after the beach quick and easy. And best of all, your private beach path starts right at the bottom of your deck stairs—taking you to the gulf-facing beaches in just a minute. No need to load up the car—just grab your towel and go.

🌟 Why Guests Love Boa Vista
• Outdoor shower – perfect for post-beach rinses
• Private beach path – 3-minute walk to the Gulf
• Large back deck with seating and dining space
• Pet-friendly – dogs welcome (up to 2, with fee)
• Smart TV, Wi-Fi, books, games, and cozy lounging areas
• Washer/dryer, charcoal grill, and full kitchen
• All linens, bath towels, and starter supplies provided
• Quiet residential location with room to park up to 4 vehicles

Whether you're sipping coffee on the deck, rinsing sandy toes in the outdoor shower, or catching a sunset with your feet in the surf, Boa Vista offers the relaxed beach lifestyle you're looking for—without the crowds. Book your island getaway today!

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 pet-friendly, dogs only, 2-Pet Maximum Limit - $100 pet fee per pet plus tax applies.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,042 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

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gulf Side-Walk to the beach, great views, pet-friendly - Boa Vista to the airport?

This vacation home is 34.4 mi (48-min drive) away from the Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gulf Side-Walk to the beach, great views, pet-friendly - Boa Vista have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Gulf Side-Walk to the beach, great views, pet-friendly - Boa Vista to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Dauphin Island Beaches and 4-minute walk from Dauphin Island Public Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gulf Side-Walk to the beach, great views, pet-friendly - Boa Vista offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gulf Side-Walk to the beach, great views, pet-friendly - Boa Vista?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Gulf Side-Walk to the beach, great views, pet-friendly - Boa Vista?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gulf Side-Walk to the beach, great views, pet-friendly - Boa Vista?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Gulf Side-Walk to the beach, great views, pet-friendly - Boa Vista have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Gulf Side-Walk to the beach, great views, pet-friendly - Boa Vista have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Gulf Side-Walk to the beach, great views, pet-friendly - Boa Vista to downtown Dauphin Island?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Dauphin Island.

Gulf Side-Walk to the beach, great views, pet-friendly - Boa Vista Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Path to beach over dunes was a nice walk and beach access was easy. Gulf can be see from the fenced porch with a gate at the top which was great for the dogs. . It was almost a full moon when we stayed and the moonlight lit up the beach path beautifully. Cozy and comfortable home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blakeleigh L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this house! Easy access to the ocean and the host was very responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and our pets enjoyed their first beach visit. A little walk to the beach but nothing major. Watch out for the cocklebur bushes. We enjoyed resting and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rjay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful dog-friendly cottage, exactly as advertised. The beach is a five minute hike through the dunes, but for what you get, the location is perfect. We will probably try Boa Vista again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronda S.

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

Peaceful stay

The neighborhood was wonderfully welcoming, filled with smiles and laughter, perfect for families. The home exuded warmth, immaculately clean and inviting, with cozy furnishings that made you feel right at ease. Just a short stroll away, the pristine beach beckoned with its soft sands and gentle waves. I would unquestionably return for another delightful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Birthday

The house was great. Could use some outdoor lighting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Memorial Weekend Getaway

We had a fantastic time at Boa Vista. With just a two minute walk to the beach, we were able to easily get back and forth to the house. The place was well air-conditioned, clean, and had everything our family of five needed for a three day stay over Memorial Weekend. The beach was so quiet, too. There were mostly just families and couples spending a relaxing time near the water. Perfect family vacation! We will be repeat customers, for certain!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pohai M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Overall great stsy

Close to the water with private path, quiet neighborhood. Some of the outside lights require replacement.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Great location and exactly what we needed.

This property is literally right on the beach. Its a 2 minute walk to the water. You can see beautiful sunsets from the porch. The house has everything we needed. We had one little hiccup with the dishwasher but the property manager sent someone out literally in minutes and solved the issue. Communication was excellent. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely get away. The communication with the property manager was great. I let them know upon arrival that I noticed the side door had a broken door knob and one of the bedroom doors appeared to have damage, they appreciated it and offered for maintenance to come by. I said to wait until I left. The house was the perfect size. My senior dogs had a difficult time with the outside stairs due to them being open between each step, but I figured it out. There are great restaurants close by and the Dollar General isn’t too far which had more grocery options. I will say I kept thinking how nice it would be to live down there!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashton M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a good place. The walk to the beach wasn't bad. It was clean and they did provide a few things to get you started, coffee filters, paper towels, etc. Hot water was abundant despite 6 people showering back-to-back everyday, which is a huge plus.They definitely need to purchase a spatula and pizza cutter for the kitchen. My four-star rating is mainly because the A/C could not keep up. We would set the thermostat to 67, kept the blinds and doors closed all day and it was still often 73/74 degrees. A/C likely needs some maintenance or the unit is just not large enough for the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Don D.

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

Dodging Hurricane Helene

The house was clean and mostly renovated. The new deck is very nice. The accommodations were average, with lighting and places to store clothes for a week stay sparse. The dryer did not work, although the owner refunded us $100 for the trouble. Several of the ducts had mold around them due to water dripping and soaking the sheet rock; humidity is always a problem near water, but it was due to the type of duct work, which needs to be replaced. The house was not as close to the beach as we wanted it, and the kitchen was not as equipped as we would have liked it, with odds-and-ends available for cooking, as well as things like more than two coffee mugs. As everyone has said, be sure to take extra paper towels, detergents, etc., as you will only get starter amounts for a day or so. It's a quiet area during late September, as we expected. I would recommend this place if you're looking for some quiet time and don't plan to eat out or shop much at all, plus you don't mind a good 10 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

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