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Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga

Beachfront vacation home near Dauphin Island Beaches

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On the beach
4 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Exterior
TV
A wooden deck with a hot tub overlooking a beach.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 142144 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪59 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 - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 56 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 60 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬13 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.

Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga

Kowabunga is a great Dauphin Island Beach house with many amenities, including a small, private heated dipping pool, a Game Room, roof-top deck and great Gulf Beach location. No wonder it's one of our most popular Dauphin Island beach rentals!

This pet-friendly Gulf-side elevated beach house sits just one house back from the Gulf, and so it has tremendous views! The rooftop crow's nest offers a panoramic view of the island. This home also has a small Game Room, which is great for those times that the weather isn't cooperating! The game room is also the 4th bedroom that has a sleeper sofa and a bunk bed.

This elevated, two-story home has a Master Suite on the first level with a private full bath. There is also a half-bath off the kitchen. The Great Room is large, open, and has a flat-screen TV over the fireplace. The Second Level has three bedrooms, two of which share a ""Jack and Jill"" half bathroom with shower. There is a third, full bathroom on this level, and a Game Room (great for night time, or rainy days). The rooftop has a ""Crow's Nest"" which provides panoramic views of the Island.

This house may be Pet-friendly, with prior written permission.

As with all of our Dauphin Island homes, all linens and towels are provided, WIFI, along with a fully-outfitted kitchen. Everything you need for a great beach vacation is here. Pool is heated October 15 thru April.

Pool Heating Note: Pool temperature can vary during cooler months, as the system relies on outdoor air temperatures. In colder conditions (around 50°F), heating may be less effective or temporarily unavailable (45°F and below), and it can take up to 24 hours to reach the desired temperature when weather allows.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • 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: 2,144 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga to the airport?

This vacation home is 36.7 mi (51-min drive) away from the Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga to the beach?

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

Does Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga to downtown Dauphin Island?

This vacation home is 3.9 mi away from Dauphin Island.

Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Awesome place

Stay was amazing great views beautiful place for a family vacation.Ice maker didn’t work and pool heater didn’t work and a few broken tiles in the house need fixed by the stairs but very lovely place to stay highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Delores M.

Liked: Check-in, location

Family Vacation 2024

Our family had a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

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

More upkeep on pool mastre bed room lock needs fixed the rest was good 👍

Had a great time would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

COURTNEY A.

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

Beautiful views and very spacious

Our family had a great time! Prefect spot on the beach and the pool was amazing! The beds were comfortable and they had plenty of extras for our big family! The game room was a huge added bonus! Only downfalls I would say would be the living room tiles were very cracked and most of the doors to the outside were very difficult to open and shut. Other than those things we had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Patty H.

The tile was broken in living room i tripped over n it serval time as did others that was unsafe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kendra L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location Home Needs Attention

The location of this home on Dauphin Island is very good. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the beach. The view from the crow's nest is amazing. However, the home is definitely in need of attention and updates. It is overpriced for the condition it is in.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jennifer W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Home was unsafe. Tile floor grout was coming loose in chunks, pregnant woman tripped on it, baby almost ate it. No working baby gates, nails sticking up on the porch and loose rail slats. Fridge drawers were broken.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ruthie N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Love the proximity to ocean.

Very easy. Liked the house. Not very clean. Needs some updates.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jon s.

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

Great Place and Beautiful Beach

The house was great. It had plenty of room and the view was unbelievable. The house is right on the water and the beach was amazing. With Covid, recent storm damage to the area (nothing noticeable on the house), and it being the offseason, there were a limited number of things to do on the island. We expected that, and had a great time hanging out at the house. I wish we would have had one more day to relax and enjoy this wonderful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay right on the beach

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was accurately listed, and the location was amazing! Only two minor complaints. The dishwasher didn’t work and dishes weren’t all clean. Also the heated pool didn’t really feel heated the majority of the time. Otherwise we had a great time and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Wanda H.

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

Perfect location.

Beautiful home and beautiful location. If this home had just the basic needs repaired, I would stay here again. The decking behind the pool steps is dangerously rotten. Several side railings were missing. A child could easily pushed between them. The broken tile on the den floor would cut a foot.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

On the BEACH!

You couldn't ask for a better location, we had never stayed on Dauphin Island and we are now hooked! The kids loved that every morning they could just walk down the stairs to the beach, no hiking over dunes or down piers carrying all our stuff! The house was nice, rooms were as described, few minor things that could be updated, but I know that's not always easy with rental properties. Pool was great to have for the kids (it is small, but perfect for kids) there were a few spots on the deck where nails were coming up, so just be aware. Overall loved our stay and already looking to book again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Cheryl M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

The view was great and the so was the dipping pool. The house is not kept up. Broken blinds, broken screens, wood not nailed on the deck or porch chairs. Very outdated furniture, bedding, and a broken kitchen chair. Would not rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kaann R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Very dirty and unsafe

Cat was amazing! She truly was a lifesaver! We got to the house and was very unsatisfied. The house was very dirty and unsafe. The deck had spindles missing all throughout! We have 3 children ages 9 and under and thats very unsafe for the high-rise housing. My personal opinion is the house shouldn't even be listed for rent until they get it fixed and cleaned up. So needless to say we werent there but 10 mins before calling Cat. She was so great to have found us a new location that was absolutely amazing. She was very kind and helpful. I also understood that somethings are out of the property management hands. Just so grateful she was able to help us out and give us a great vacation spot. We will definitely book thru Cat again. Just not this one.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely beach, house needs some love and attention

We adore DI and this was our first time at this rental but 5th time renting on the island. We love the beach, surf fishing and location. As per prior reviews we would urge the home owners to put just a little TLC into this home. There are hardly any spoons in a home supposed to be for over a dozen people, no hot pads to be able to take things out of the oven safely, and we had to not use one of the doors onto the deck for fear that it's rusty hinges were going to stop supporting the door. There were no clean kitchen towels or was cloths....i had to do a load of laundry (with my own detergent as none is provided) in order to be able to use them. The downstairs AC stopped working but was repaired in 2 days thankfully. Despite all of above, we DID have a lovely time with family. The kids loved the little pool. We love to surf fish and the location is great for that. The sunrise and sunsets on the island were heavenly as always. I would urge DIBR to communicate with the owner about the above concerns noted by myself and prior renters.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Paul L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Stay somewhere else!!!

This house is in a nice location but the condition of this home is not represented well at all in the pictures. We read the prior poor reviews of this property before booking and thought it wouldn’t be that bad… we were wrong. We rented this house because it has a heated pool and we have small kids. Needless to say the pool filter doesn’t work they just fill it from a garden hose and let it sit. No chlorine or anything. We had to wash all the bedding before using it. The beds were just made not changed out from the previous guests. There are so many broken tiles and missing grout that we worried about kids cutting their feet. Two of the three doors on the first floor don’t work and have to remain dead bolted so they don’t blow open in the wind. The staircase from the back of the deck down to the beach is actually missing. The landing for the steps is there but the steps are gone. All of the windows are screwed closed which seems extremely dangerous. If there was a fire the upstairs bedrooms would be impossible to get out of without breaking the glass out of the window frame. We talked with Adam from Dauphin Island Beach Rentals. He is very nice and gave us a $350 refund for the pool not working. He has many other beach properties to choose from. We recommend staying at one of his other properties. The pictures of this home are many years old and do not represent the condition of this property
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bethany C.

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

Fall Break

The house size, bedroom and bathroom layout, and proximity to the beach was perfect for our family vacation. We also loved the nearby restaurants and seafood market. The house was generally clean though there was some mildew/mold issues on the walls and ceiling of the upstairs bathroom and the middle bedroom. We were very disappointed that the pool was not heated as we made our house choice based off the small pool for the kids to play in. Apparently they don’t start heating until Oct. 15th, but the vacation listing did not specify that. All-in-all, the house was a good fit for our family, and we would definitely consider the property for future vacations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Family Getaway

We had a great stay here and enjoyed the local shops and food!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Raymond H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Old and out dated inside

The house was nice outside but that is where it stopped.The furniture was old the hand rails and around cabinet doors looked as tho it had not been cleaned.We where afraid to sleep in beds we ask management to move us to another house they did we packed and left never stayed their
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

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

First time for all

First time for Dauphin Island and first time taking my children and grandchildren! We loved Kowabunga! It was perfect. Adam was great to work with! The location was awesome. We all really enjoyed the pool especially the children. Everything was so peaceful and relaxing. Can’t wait to go back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

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

Great Home!

Kowabunga was excellent! It was everything that was advertised. The rental company was very attentive to all of our needs. Pool was great and the location to the beach was perfect! Only drawback was the parking. Driveway is enough for two vehicles . 5 stars for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

angela k.

Beautiful spot for a family vacation!

Loved how close you were to the gulf. House and rooms were nice size. The only drawback we had was the parking. The views from all the decks were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

rick w.

Really needs some work.

The house was ok but with some caveat. It was generally clean but some things were not done well. For example the grill was totally disgusting, like it had not been cleaned in months. The middle burner control would not even turn. The whole place needed a deep cleaning. It also needs some maintenance work done I had to fix the bathroom door latch to make it close in the master bedroom. One toilet off the kitchen would not flush with out taking the lid off and physically pulling up the flap valve to flush it.If you want pictures I have them. We did enjoy the pool and game room as well as the Crow's nest.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

6/10 Okay

Kyle U.

Overall good time, could definitely use some work.

We had a great time at this house, but there are definitely some areas that could be improved. There are quite a few areas where paint has been rubbed off and small holes in walls. The bottom bunk of one of the bunk beds upstairs is being supported by a wooden block where it had been broken. The TV in that room was broken and not hooked up to the Direct TV. The TV in the main room is very nice, and that is plenty, but if you are going to have a TV in a bedroom, make sure it works. Overall, we actually really enjoyed our stay here....most of the areas that could be improved were just cosmetic.......just needs a little updating and touching up.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016
Archival

6/10 Okay

DOUG H.

pictures can be decieving

overall our stay was very injoyable the house was very roomy the view was lovely and the beach was right there had issues with the tv not working and not getting fixed til thursday and an issue with bugs. the deck on the house has is going to need some care soon after staying for the week and the shape of the property i feel that it is a little over priced