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Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House

Beachfront vacation home near surfing/body boarding in Dauphin Island

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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, books
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101848 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • West End Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of South Alabama - 57 min drive - 46.5 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 59 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 59 min drive - 12.3 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

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

Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House

The Boat House is a completely remodeled (2022) 4/2 beach house right on the beach. The views are gorgeous and you can walk right down your back stairs out to the waves. The house enjoys vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, vibrant beach decor, and comfortable furnishings throughout! The dining room has a walkout slider giving you a direct view of the Gulf of Mexico. The house has new flooring and countertops, and cabinets, so you can count on being happy and able to relax on a wonderful beach vacation!

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-dog maximum limit. $100 pet fee per dog applies.
10. Cargo lifts are not available to guests and can not be used. They are not permitted by Home Owner Insurance Policies.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

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
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • 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 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: 1,848 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 Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.5 mi (54-min drive) away from the Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House to the beach?

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

Does Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House to downtown Dauphin Island?

This vacation home is 4.7 mi away from Dauphin Island.

Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed our stay at the Boat House. Very clean and great beachfront accommodation
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn B.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

HOWARD T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Every thing was great
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Todd L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The pictures on the website are deceiving from what the house really looks like. The sewer piping was broken under the house before we got there. It stayed broke till Thursday. The sewer was backed up and we had to park on the street. We should have been given another house to stay in till this one was fixed. The dishes were dirty. The propane bottle was empty. We got a new one that Wednesday. Outside lights and under the house didn’t work. I believe we should get some type of refund whether iota our deposit or a reduced price on another house when we come back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice area

We love dauphin island. We had a pretty good stay overall. There were quite a few appliances that didn’t work or were broken but I notified the owner at the end of our stay and they said they’ll send someone out to fix/replace each thing. All communication was quick and respectful. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy access to the beach!

Beautifully decorated house. View of the Gulf is partially obstructed by the house in front. Sound views on the front. Expansive deck all the way around the house. Beach access right down the deck stairs. West End Public Beach is also a short walk away.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madan M A., mount juliet

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to stay, enjoyed!!

Well we all felt so great staying at this place, felt home, being so close to sea shore is the key and close to the edge of the Iceland was great experience. House was clean, communication was great, internet was little slow for laptop which turned out to be good coz we thought we can work but I took off due to that reason and I did enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

We had an amazing stay and loved that we were right in the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation

The house was perfect for our family of 9. Plenty of space for the grandkids to play. The beach was right out the back door! We called needing gas for the grill and someone was there within a few hours to replace the tank. Wonderful service by the host. They contacted us several times throughout our stay to see if we needed anything. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful experience on the beach

Loved our stay right on the beach, listening to the waves day and night! Beautiful breezes, beautiful sunset! The house is lovely and fully appointed. Everything needed for a lovely vacation already in the home. There were a few areas were upkeep was needed, but I’m certain the owner will address those in short order
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa B., New Albany, MS

Liked: Cleanliness

Sassy B’s

We loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week!

Overall the house was very comfortable. Right on the beach with beautiful views of both sunrise and sunset. Within walking distance to the west end beach. Only negative was some of the mattresses need to be changed the back bedroom downstairs has a pretty significant dip in the middle. Overall we had an amazing week!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Nancy D.

Ample space and

This was our 3rd stay at Dauphin Island and chose to try the far west end of the island. This unit met our needs as far as size and pet friendly. It is definitely in need of TLC. While I realize that 90% of the homes on this part of the island are rentals and maximizing income is important, so is a place that does not have sections of the interior walls coming apart. Lots of mold and rust which is not uncommon of coastal living but water/condensation dripping off the vents onto you was a little much. The kitchen was a little under stocked for eating in. We cook when we come here and have learned to bring the things we absolutely need, knives/pans, etc. We also bring our own grill as the ones at beach side properties are always rusty and or not functional at all, as was the case here. WiFi was solid and no issues streaming stuff at night. Biggest disappointment was the location or more importantly the house that is situated right between this unit and the beach. You have little to no beach view unless looking off to the ends of the deck. The unit behind them has light that is kept on all night. You could land a plane off the light coming from it. Big detractor in the evening while trying to enjoy the night sky. Also, the seawall around that house makes for very loud waves. We like the waves but at night is was very hard to sleep due to the amplified sound from the waves on the sea wall. All in all, this unit is serviceable. It is need of a little TLC and a good cleaning.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelly v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach house

The beach house had amazing views from deck and the house was so light. Everything was so clean and had all the amenities as home. We loved having the beach at our back door! Our stay was amazing!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Patti F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Relaxing!!!

Beautiful location!!! Great views!! Didn’t even need to leave porch!!! Needs some porch furniture!! Not the cleanest!! Mattresses not comfortable!!! But overall 4.5 stars!! Would book again!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sabre T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation house

We had a great time staying at this property with our family. It was clean, well maintained, kitchen had plenty of tools for our family to cook. The beach is clean and within walking distance of the public beach if desired.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Megan B.

Wonderful location!

Location was perfect at the west end of the island, however house desperately needed a dusting and several listed amenities did not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved Dauphin

Island, people & accommodations were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023