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New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach

Dauphin Island vacation home with kitchen

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Terrace/patio
Beach nearby
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 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
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

Seaside stay .You'll find Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Public Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. West End Beach and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 52 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬8 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.

New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach

Unit 013 -Must be Nice : You'll want to stay here again and again when you visit quiet Dauphin Island for your beach getaway. Located right on Bienville Blvd with gorgeous views of the gulf and sound, this new (finished October 2018) home on Dauphin Island's West end is pet-friendly and has the perfect accommodations for your group. Large kitchen is well-stocked with ample dishes and equipment with dining accommodations for 8 + 2 barstools at the breakfast bar. Must Be Nice boasts three bedrooms (two King and one Queen). Extra roll-away beds are available (two). Laundry facilities are located in the pantry just off the kitchen. The home is handicapped accessible, boasting 36” doors, an elevator, and a wheelchair-height King-sized bed in the master bathroom. Each bedroom is equipped with flat screen televisions and the living area has one as well. This home also offers high speed internet. Must Be Nice has two large, covered decks with Adirondack chairs and great views. Short, short walk across the street to the uncrowded Gulf of Mexico beaches or the Mississippi Sound.

Things to know about our Dauphin Island Rentals:
Cargo/Passenger Lift
Pet friendly with non-refundable pet deposit per pet.
All linens are provided
Charcoal grill provided
You must be at least 25 years old to rent

Additional Charges: Cleaning fee, 11% lodging tax, non-refundable reservation fee and damage waiver, optional travel insurance.

Saturday to Saturday reservations preferred during peak summer season.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Unit 013 Must Be Nice
22699

Frequently asked questions

How close is New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 35.4 mi (47-min drive) away from the Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 14-minute walk from Dauphin Island Beaches and 9.7 mi (54-min drive) from Fort Morgan Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach to downtown Dauphin Island?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Dauphin Island.

New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach spot

Plenty of room for our family of 6. Short walking distance to the beach. It had beach chairs and toys so that was a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

teckisha1

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

We had a fantastic time! The beach was close enough we could watch the waves on the deck and walk easily to enjoy the water. Everything was in working order and it was easy to settle in to our temporary home - so much so that our 4 year old cried when we left. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Must Be Nice

The house was way more than we needed but we loved having so much room. The elevator for bags, cooler, groceries, etc…. Was a HUGE help! We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Front Porch

We really enjoyed our stay, the location to the beach was a very easy walk. The house was clean upon arrival and everything was as it was explained in the description. We will definitely be back to this property Just a FYI but not a deal breaker for staying here, the wiring or breaker for the back porch and kitchen area does need to be checked, I did read in previous reviews that this was an issue, but we adjusted to only using one light at a time. If you like a dark porch to sit on at night, the neighbors have very bright outdoor lights that stay on all night and they are permanent residents. Don't forget to ask for the elevator key when you check in, it is very very helpful on those rainy days.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness

R&R

Relaxing and Quiet
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

"Must Be Nice" was just that!

The location of the house couldn't have been better unless it was right on the beach, but the short walk wasn't really an inconvenience or far at all. The house was well equipped and clean, the elevator helped tremendously with getting everything up and down. The 2 decks made it great to look at the gulf or the Bay. There was 1 electrical issue we found with the spare bedroom outlet, if you plugged into the exterior wall outlet it would kick the breaker when you flipped on the bathroom light. The a/c was very cool and all appliances worked great. Had an amazing week and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

kaitlin b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vaca

This is listed as new construction does not look new we’ve stayed in others older that look much better. Kitchen is small, no trash bags provided not all kitchen supples in home, no cleaning supplies other than broom and vacuum. Very limited 2 loads each washer and dishwasher soap. Lift comes in handy WiFi is very iffy. We will be back to the island but not this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mom’s 80th birthday trip

The house was perfect for our needs. Just wish Hurricane Ida hadn’t shortened out stay to less than 24 hours! The house had plenty of room and amenities and the staff made check-in a breeze. Hope we can go back to stay for several days in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kayla S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Won’t be staying again.

Unfortunately not all staff can be perfect. We’ve been staying in dolphin Island for roughly 6 years. It’s our favorite family place. We love the island and adore the people. We stayed in the must be nice unit. And unfortunately it was the worst experience we’ve had on the island. Poorly cleaned unit when we arrived. There is trash all over the yard. The dryer didn’t work. One of the bedroom light wouldn’t stay on because it’s got a poor fuse. The kitchen was very poorly stocked. The pans in the unit need to be replace the paint on them is coming off. And anytime we spoke with a CP when are they really cared or not they kind of acted like they did not. ACP was very wishy-washy he said they were going to replace the pan they said they were going to bring us another set they did not. They said they were going to send a repair man out for the dryer we stayed home that Monday because I being a traveler don’t want some stranger there with all my things. No one showed up all day. And no one communicated with us about the situation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon G.

Liked: Cleanliness

So much bang for your buck

This place is a gem. Well appointed household, breathtaking view, PLENTY of space for an extended family stay. The house is across the street from the beach, and it's such a quiet neighborhood that even in the summer, there's barely a car driving on the street; super safe for the kiddos to walk to the beach. Make sure to stop for groceries off island, as the nearest super market is 18 miles away and the local market is quite expensive. We baked breads and calzones and home cooked every meal, as the kitchen had all the essentials. The management company is extraordinarily helpful and accommodating. If I had one complaint it would be really reaching to find a flaw. I would recommend a more thorough cleaning after pet stays, as a fair bit of dog hair was evident on the furniture, floors, and comforters. Probably because it was a same day turnaround from the previous renters, so the cleaners may not have had as much time as they would have liked. Understanding that the house is listed as pet friendly, I expected some level of that to be reflected when we arrived. I'm certain they would have sent a cleaner in to remedy this had we complained but no worries, there are fully functional washer, dryer, and brooms provided so after a quick cleanup it was good as new. It didn't detract from our enjoyment one bit. I would not hesitate to stay here again and recommend the property to friends.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dauphine Island

Awesome low key beach week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Great for family gathering

We very much enjoyed our stay. The property was as described with good views of the Gulf and the Bay. It was well equipped. While there were some negatives, they did not greatly impact our visit. The negatives were the steep, long stairs which are common on Dauphin Island, difficulty in operating the smart lock on the door and sand in one of the beds (which made us wonder if the sheets had been changed). The elevator mitigated the steep stairs, which were only a problem because my wife and I are in our late 70’s. Amy was extremely helpful with the lock and with getting a spare elevator remote to us as well as expediting the return of a couple of credit cards that my granddaughter had inadvertently left in the unit. Overall, we were very pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana D., CLEVELAND, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Family and great weather always makes the perfect vacation

Great property a short walk to the beach. Nice beach views and deck overlooking the beach for great sunrise and sunset. Comfortable home. Would definitely revisit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

LOCATION!

The location of this property is amazing! The beach is right across the street and isn't very crowded. The size was great for 3 adult couples and the beds were so comfy! Only complaint is both of the shower curtains in the bathrooms had a tiny bit of mold and they were broken. They just need to be replaced, which is an easy fix. The overall Island is nice, but there aren't a lot of food options, I am glad we brought food down with us to cook. We had a great time and we will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

One major thing to know

Everything was perfect but being a first timer to the island we learned the first day that the folks that rent the houses directly on beach try to bully you into not being any where near their rental on the beach. They will try to tell you that it is part of rental agreement but this is not true. We learned this from property manager so we were told when they say anything tell them to call someone this will usually deflate the situation if not be sure to report them because the beach front is open to all renters. Be respectful but do not be bullied.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was nice

Enjoyed our stay. Got ran off a day early for the tropical storm but overall had a good week. Kitchen was a bit smaller than I'd like but knew this from the pictures. Beach access was good, right next to the St. Stephens access. Get up early and sit on the back deck, you might get to see a pod of dolphins swimming along the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We had a wonderful time! Went to almost all of the restaurants. Would recommend getting groceries before coming to house, as there only so many places to eat at. Loved the realized atmosphere! Will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

Perfect location for the house; easy beach access, not crowded, but still close to the town center. Covered decks provided shelter from the sun and view of gulf or bay. House was well equipped. Rental team was helpful. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennaffer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Vacation

Great friendliness from company rhat manages this property. Good location and floor plan. Decks on both side very nice and short walk to beach Perks - Dog friendly, cornhole, and lift for moving gear. Could be better - deck chairs - two tall one give good view of beach. Lower ones are nice but lack view. Tall and short chairs make it difficult to talk to each other. I would still rent again with no second thoughts - just providing the good and atleast one not so good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sallie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

ocean views

good location with ocean views and can hear the waves crashing into the shore, not directly on the beach but sitting on the wide porch watching the waves is wonderful, very dog friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nora S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation

Quiet, uncrowded, and beautiful beach with out the spring breakers or party crowd.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miguel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location with beach views. Enjoyed our time on Dauphin Island.

Very easy check in process and great communication. House was clean well organized and in a fantastic location with wonderful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach stay

We enjoyed our short stay on dauphin island. Was a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay! Will be back.

Great location. Clean accommodations. Beautiful views. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Ok but a little disappointing

The house was well located near the beach, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen was poorly equipped with lots of marginal knives, pots & pans, internet was non-existent until we were about to leave, the office staff was helpful given the circumstances and responded quickly to our maintenance requests. Additionally, the charges including taxes and fees were substantially more than the initial headline rate.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020