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Waterfront beach house on the sound w/ breathtaking sunset views & gulf access

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Dauphin Island

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Property grounds
TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101408 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Dauphin Island Beaches and 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 - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 16 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • University of South Alabama - 56 min drive - 46.1 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 58 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬14 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.

Waterfront beach house on the sound w/ breathtaking sunset views & gulf access

Sandpiper Shores

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Sandpiper Shores sits on the shore of the beautiful sound with its own private beach and just a few steps from the Gulf beach. This waterfront home features a spacious living area and amazing views from the large deck. The spacious living area offers plenty of comfortable seating, a large TV. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need for delicious family meals, including a microwave, coffee maker, blender, and dishwasher. On the Gulf-side porch, you'll enjoy the view from comfortable rocking chairs, while on the Sound side, there are Adirondack chairs and a Hot Tub, perfect for watching the gorgeous sunsets here in the 'Sunset Capital of Alabama.' Steps lead from the porch right down to your own private beach area perfect for swimming, fishing, sunning, or relaxing.

What's nearby:
Visit some of the area's many local restaurants including Capt'n Snapper's, Island Rainbow LLC, and Pirate's Pizza and Wings. And if you're up for an adventure out on the water, Captain Mike Pollman is ready to take you out to catch your limit of saltwater fish!

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
High chair plus children's toys, books, and games available
Outdoor shower
Central air conditioning
Snowbird-friendly.

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 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

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,408 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Vrbo Property
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront beach house on the sound w/ breathtaking sunset views & gulf access to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.2 mi (53-min drive) away from the Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront beach house on the sound w/ breathtaking sunset views & gulf access have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront beach house on the sound w/ breathtaking sunset views & gulf access to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Dauphin Island Beaches and 7-minute walk from West End Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterfront beach house on the sound w/ breathtaking sunset views & gulf access offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront beach house on the sound w/ breathtaking sunset views & gulf access?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Waterfront beach house on the sound w/ breathtaking sunset views & gulf access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront beach house on the sound w/ breathtaking sunset views & gulf access?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront beach house on the sound w/ breathtaking sunset views & gulf access have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront beach house on the sound w/ breathtaking sunset views & gulf access have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront beach house on the sound w/ breathtaking sunset views & gulf access to downtown Dauphin Island?

This vacation home is 4.4 mi away from Dauphin Island.

Waterfront beach house on the sound w/ breathtaking sunset views & gulf access Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Loved the hot tub! Conveniently located across the street from the beach (Gulf side) and great access to the bay side (out back). House was perfect. Well equipped kitchen and bathrooms. Super easy check-in/out process. Beautiful sunset views on West end.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Breyanna N.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristy A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Horrible management company

A/C wasn’t working upon arrival and not fixed before checkout. Also had problems with shower and dishwasher. Management company even lied via text that they had sent a service person early in our stay. Service person can late in last day and merely added Freon to A/C unit while proceeding to reveal that “Vacasa” (property management company) is the “worst on the island”. This is sad because the property has potential ans the island itself doesn’t have a bad location. If I were the property owner, u would be mortified by Vacasa.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waterfront Beach House

Beautiful home with a great view of the ocean! We loved the location, the hot tub and the slider door in the living room. A few things to be aware of is there is very minimal amount of supplies and the spot with the rotting floor is dangerous. We had to move furniture over the area so no one would step on it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Nancy k.

Liked: Cleanliness

General house repairs needed

I would not recommend the house be let again until owners do some maintenance. Walkin shower door leaks and has black mold starting. Flooring in dinning area very weak, dips and sinks as you walk over it heading in to access to west side bedrooms. Flooring in other areas mushy. Whole house sways in high wind.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kristin F.

Family of 10 vaca

We had a wonderful stay at this home!! It had beautiful views, a wonderful hot tub, and it was so nice to hand access to both the bay side (private beach area) and the gulf side. The only negative thing was the cleanliness of the kitchen area, pots, pans, and utensils. Everything else was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaci S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything we wanted and expected

This house is the perfect small town beach “country” location. We love that is quiet, not on top of others, and you have your own beach and hot tub. The hot tub is great for kids who don’t sit still and want to keep swimming while you want to relax out of the sun and read a book or cook dinner. It’s not in the pictures but its a great size. The house had everything you need to make it through the week- including pots, pans, oven dishes, a crockpot, salt and pepper, measuring cups, and coffee maker (no toaster). They had tupperware for leftovers too. Stopping on our way down for groceries at a walmart for a grocery pick up worked well now for the second time. There were 4 beach towels there, pods for doing laundry, and tablets for the dish washer. This was also very nice since the humidity didn’t allow anything to dry, but we could stick it in the dryer. There were some sand toys and one beach chair that complemented what we brought. The vacasa maintenance guy was very nice and pulled in as we did. The master king bed is very stiff but who wants to lay in bed longer than they have to when they get to make coffee and soak up the beach views. We enjoyed walks in on the gulf side and relaxing on the sounds side. We brought the kids scooters and didn’t even use them as all they wanted to do was jump the waves on our walks instead. This was our second trip down, different house and liked this one better. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Majella H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dauphin island Aug. 2022

Wonderful house with lots of amenities and a fabulous hot tub!! Plenty of room for our family of 7. Kitchen was well stocked and we had plenty of towels including beach towels for the hot tub
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faith C.

Liked: Cleanliness

So much fun!

Great overall experience! There was a place in the middle of the house floor that we were sure someone was going to fall through, but we didn’t 😊. House decor was great! Location was wonderful! New hot tub on the back deck was a bonus surprise. Wonderful bay and gulf views and access.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bailey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good but missing a few things

The place was nice but were some things I would of liked or was miss informed about. They showed 2 bikes, assuming would come with the rental, but they were not there and besides some beach towels they didn't have outside/beach things. Then there was a hot tub but it was empty so we called to ask if we could fill it and they said no, we were not allowed to use it. Dish washer didn't work, and there was a lot of soft spots in the floor that was very worrisome.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable spot with great views

My family enjoyed out time at this property. Access from the property to the bay was convenient to launch kayaks. The views of the ocean and bay are perfect. You can catch sunrise and sunset from the porches. Be aware that as of 10/8/21 there is still ongoing clean up from the hurricane. There were 10ft tall sand piles along the road with an opening for this property. We parked on fairly soft sand in front of the property. 4WD was helpful for us. We contacted the property manager by email to confirm that there were beach chairs available in the house. They said that there were chairs so we didn't bring our own. When we got there, there were no chairs. We got in touch with the property manager again. They returned our call on the last day we were there to apologize and suggest that the chairs were lost in the hurricane. Not a huge deal...but slightly irritating after we specifically called to confirm. Overall this is a great spot. Very convenient to the West End Public Beach which was nearly empty when were were there. The gulfside beach access for this property is several streets to the east and NOT directly across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily L., Marion, LA

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip

We will definitely be returning for another stay at this property! It was perfect, stocked well, clean and beautifully decorated. The views were amazing from the front and back decks, location was perfect. The gulf was just a quick walk across the road. Loved every minute, we had the best time. Thank you so much for sharing your property with others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Quitman, Louisiana USA

Liked: Cleanliness

All about spending quality time with family!

Great house! Not on gulf front but just short walk across the road to beach. Loved doors that open up to expand living space to back porch. Great views! No neighbors really close so lots of privacy. Only two recommendations. Shower door needs adjusting so it will open and close freely and need to provide dish cloths and dish towels for kitchen. Still give it a 10!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

stanley h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home on the beach!

Looking forward to booking this again. Absolutely beautiful. We spent most of our time in the back yard. Small waves and tons of sea shells for the kids to find. And us too! The gulf across the street had very rough waves due to a storm but the kids liked getting hit by the waves. Look forward to next year. Trip ended to soon and had bad storms the last day. House was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Morgan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Stay!

The inside of the house was nicer than expected. The kitchen and some other areas have been updated. The house was pretty clean and smelled really nice. The location was great! There were plenty of linens and extra pillows for everyone but no beach towels to speak of. A couple things for improvement: the metal outdoor furniture was literally falling apart. The entire back of a chair fell out so there were metal shavings all over the deck. There were only two trash bags in the house. The outdoor shower didn’t work. There were no spices or basics but there was plenty of dishes/cookware. We also had to go buy more toilet paper. There were no rugs in the doorways to help capture sand. Overall- we were pleased with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Sireesha Y.

Had good time

We had good time staying in this property. The house was clean as in the kitchen and bathrooms are cleaned good but the floors are very sandy. We had to clean it right away. Overall its a good property and better than the pictures actually.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Catherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nicely updated

We enjoyed our stay on Dauphin Island. The interior of the house has been nicely updated and is very comfortable and cozy. I loved that it was a short walk to the West beach where the sunsets were amazing. The only negatives were that there was apparently some remodeling on the exterior and we found lots of nails in the sand where we were supposed to park. Also the dining table on the deck is rusted through and should be replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra E., Tacoma

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Dauphin Island

Beachy Keen - We loved our 4 berm 2 bath house on the West End Lagoon side of the island, but with an easy walk or drive to the public swimming or across the road to the gulf. Next time we are going to try closer to town that was only 3.9 miles away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

COVID getaway

This was a perfect location to enjoy the beach while avoiding crowded areas. We rented kayaks and enjoyed sunsets & sunrises on the bay side, as well as swimming in the surf on the gulf side. Enjoyed lots of aquatic wildlife sitings. The flooring in the home is a little warped, which I worried could trip my in-laws, but everything was very clean and kept up well. We’d definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Amy S.

Beachy Keen

The property location was fantastic but the house itself needs work. The front door would not stay closed unless it was deadbolted, one of the bathroom doors would lock you in unless you left it cracked, the floors had not been properly cleaned & had soft spots through out. It also was very empty of home décor. It appeared that the owners had removed a lot of items to get ready for an upcoming sell. Hopefully the new owners will fix all the issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

DI beach keen

We loved the location of the property . Enjoyed our stay very much .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Cali B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Total Privacy and Escape!

Great location- perfect for achieving privacy and solitude especially during these times of social distancing! The place had everything we needed to enjoy our getaway, cook meals, and space for our family. The house is a bit outdated with a few upgrades needed, however nothing that we weren’t able to look past and enjoy our getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020