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A Short Walk to Dauphin Island Beach. *Pets Welcome*

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Dauphin Island Beaches
    4 min walk
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club
    11 min walk
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach
    3 min drive
  • Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    52 min drive

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About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this vacation home is near the beach, a 4-minute walk from Dauphin Island Beaches and within a 5-minute drive of Indian Shell Mound Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 30.8 mi (49.6 km) from Gulf Shores Beach and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Fort Morgan.
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What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬3 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.

A Short Walk to Dauphin Island Beach. *Pets Welcome*



A Dauphin Island house nestled in the trees with large sand dunes between the house and the Gulf of Mexico. This is a quiet street on the west end of the Island near the public beach.

It has 2 Bedrooms: #1 with a king size bed and #2 with two twin beds. One bath with a large garden tub and a separate shower. TV's and DVD's are in each bedroom and living room.

A full Kitchen,with granite counter tops, separate dining area, and a living room. Sliding glass doors open to a large balcony with room for grilling or dining.

We are licensed with the 'Town of Dauphin Island' and the State of Alabama.

Keywords: House
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: All size dogs allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

Property is also known as

Short Walk Dauphin Island Beach Pets Welcome
Short Walk Dauphin Pets Welco

A Short Walk to Dauphin Island Beach. *Pets Welcome* Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 231 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 231 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 231 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 231 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 231 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Veronica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

tom c., dallas tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Dauphin Island Rest
The house was as described and Dauphin Island is unadorned and basic. Bring what you need and plan to just relax. No flashing lights but the people are very nice. No night life but a casual and restful place to spend a few days. The house had everything we needed and was comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hideaway
So peaceful and relaxing! We spent a lot of our time on the porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a great trip to dauphin island, thanks Joy!
Property was perfect for the price point (the price was amazing), but naturally, there are a few hiccups that come with that price level: - it is certainly not a short walk from the beach! Excercise enthusiasts may disagree with me as we estimated it was about 2 miles before you hit sand (not the ocean, but dunes THEN ocean), so be prepared to load up and drive to a public access point (not a big deal, dauphin island public beaches are awesome!) - the property definitely has some age to it. The main bedroom has shag carpet and is accompanied by a...musty? old? sour? smell. It isnt overbearing, and leaving the door open while out on the island got rid of most of it, but it was definitely still there. Everything was clean but the smell was strong. My assumption is that its just another "old house smell", as there are many of those present throughout the property. This sour smell was isolated to the main bedroom. - the bedroom sleeps WARM. If you are a warm sleeper, you'll love this property, as even with the a/c set to 65, the main bedroom will not get cooler than about 72-74. This is with the door open or closed. Other than those issues, everything worked perfectly. If you're looking to save a buck and don't mind a few tiny caveats, this property is awesome and very hassle free!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Teri O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
We had a great time on the island. House is a little dated but comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect rental and a wonderful trip!
This rental was so cute and perfect for our vacation! If you have a dog that likes to hang outside, I recommend bringing a baby gate to trap them on the porch with you. I used one of the outdoor chairs to block him in a pinch. We will definitely be back! Not to mention Dauphin Island itself was absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Getaway
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect for us and our dogs. The pictures on the listing represent the property well, and we had everything we needed. We especially enjoyed watching the hummingbirds come to the feeder while we sat on the porch in the swing. Lovely quiet neighborhood. We will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

patricia c.

Disliked: Cleanliness
great stay
as always everything was wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Had a great trip. Place was very clean. Was a great place to stay with my two dogs. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed my fishing trip
It was nice and served its purpose.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
It’s not just a house, it’s a home. My daughter stayed while attending summer classes at the sea lab and my husband and I also enjoyed the house. Felt very safe and felt like home.
Stayed 75 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place to stay
would recommend to others
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
We love staying out this rental due to peaceful area. The place is always clean when we arrive. We love to sit on the patio and bird watch. Only set back this visit was a cold front came thru in late April and made it to cold to take a dip in the gulf water !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful tree house
Comfortable 2nd floor accommodations among the pines and residential neighborhood, full kitchen, strong shower, working washing machine, dryer and dishwasher, large shaded covered deck amenable to bird watching and listening, relaxing, and outdoor meals. Note; the stair steps are of maximum height and plentiful. The spacious public beach is easily accessible by foot and becomes wilder walking eastward. Pirate's Cove Bar & Grill is less than a mile down the road and Skinner's Seafood, 2 bird sanctuaries, and gift shops are close by. Cooking supplies may not fit everyone's needs and I was glad to bring my own. Internet access works well, the TV streaming options are limited, and the DVD player works fine. I contacted Joy once and she graciously responded within an hour. We would happily rent this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend escape
The place is a little dated. Everything was well maintained and clean. The location is secluded and quiet. A little walk or drive to the public beach access. Overall, the rental surpassed my expectation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time at Dauphin Island
The house is centrally located and secluded. Minimal traffic and very little noise (except some construction work on nearby houses during the week). The house is perfect for 2 people and is pet friendly. The yard has a fence but it is falling down in some places. Unless you have an off-leash trained dog, I would recommend keeping them on a long line to go potty. My husband enjoyed hanging out on the porch in the chair. Stairs are a little hard if you have mobility issues, but they are manageable. If you're just looking for a place to stay and don't care about the fancy frilly stuff, this place is ideal. We didn't need to pay extra for fancy stuff like at other places. The house fit our needs well and I would recommend staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall things were good.
The house is nice, and cozy. However to our surprise there was people going under the house. The cottage was booked most of our w week stay. Im sorry but that was invasive and no getting around it! The stairs go up to the back of the house! We never dreamed that people would be there and theres no privacy at all! We did our best to not make them feel awkwardly. The house itself was fine. A hottub would be nice! The silverware and kitchen utensils are cheap and very hard to cook with! I would say new pots and pans and nice silverware. The owner was nice enough, i would book again if suggestions were addressed.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Raquel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dauphin Island
Quite neighborhood closer to the Island and bars live it definitely cone again highly recommended thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
My stay
A little disappointed in the condition of the fence as we had small dogs with us
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lois S., Columbia, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to access public beach.
This is the second time we've stayed at this property. It's an older home nestled among tall trees, and close enough to the public beach for very easy access. The home is well-supplied and the beds are very comfortable. It's dog-friendly. And the owner is always very kind and responsive. Although the house appeared to be clean there was a musty smell, especially in the bathroom. Perhaps a deep clean is in order?
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10 Excellent!
My husband and I have been staying in this little home for decades on our visits. Its perfectly located right in the middle of the island a short walk to the public beach. The location is soo quiet and peaceful. The home is stocked well and very clean. The host is precious... we feel its our home away from home each fall.. Our dogs made their 3rd trip to this house with us.. and they are home away from home too.. Excited to return next fall.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

patricia c.

Liked: Cleanliness
No title
We always enjoy our stay at this property
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet neighborhood
We enjoyed our stay in the house. It is an older home, but everything I used worked fine. It just needs cosmetic and furniture updates. The backyard was nice to use for our dog especially since the other house was vacant for our week. The fence is down in a few spots though. It is a short walk to the public beach (3/4 mile to water) and a block from the bike path. Overall the house was quiet and comfortable for my son, dog and I.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dauphin Island stay
The property was described. Beautiful house. Just right for the two of us and our small dog. Everything needed was available in house. Very comfortable. If any future visits we know to bring groceries with us as very expensive in the local shops. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for the perfect getaway
We loved everything about our trip! The home was wonderful, perfect location, the island is beautiful and peaceful, plenty of things to do for my whole family, my two dogs had a great time playing with us on the beach! Joy is a wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023