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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13245 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Dauphin Island

With a stay at this vacation home in Dauphin Island, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Dauphin Island Beaches and 9 minutes by foot from Dauphin Island Public Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Fort Morgan and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Fort Morgan Beach.

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬6 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.

Gulf Front, Private Heated Pool, Pet Friendly, 2 Master Suites! – Island Time IV

Island Time IV is a very popular gulf front beach house, where you can enjoy unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico! It includes 2 master suites, both of which overlooking the beach, where you can settle in to the sound of waves and wake up seeing blue sky and an gulf front view. The open plan also includes a spacious living room, dining room and kitchen that also take in great light and the beach views. High ceiling and crown molding trim out the home in an upscale finish to go along with stone counter tops and great décor.
The private pool also sits on the gulf side of the home, maximizing sun exposure and giving your that same gulf view that you are coming for. You can sit by the pool and look out on your family sitting on our white sandy beaches. If you do need a break from the sun, there is also a covered part of the back deck to take in the salt air in the shade.
There is a second-floor game room that also includes it’s own walk out deck. So many places to hang out, it is great for large groups or families with kids.
This home is pet-friendly. The pool is heated from October 1 through April 30 at no additional charge.
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-Pet Maximum Limit - $100 pet fee per pet applied.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Dauphin Island Beach Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,636 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Island Time 4 New 5 Bedrooms Pool Game Room Gulf front
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Gulf Front, Private Heated Pool, Pet Friendly, 2 Master Suites! – Island Time IV Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hunter Y., Benton

Pretty good

Overall I would recommend this place as we’ve stayed in several different houses along the coast over the years. This house definitely goes along with the reviews as it needs some tlc. It is showing its usage of people coming and going. It needs holes patched in the walls, painted, doors and baseboards are dinged up and dirty. This house has the potential to be amazing if someone would give it a good cleaning and makeover. The only thing besides the wear and tear that was really an issue was the heated pool was not working. We went at spring break in which it was windy and chilly most days. The management responded quickly and someone came to look at the pool. I guess they couldn’t fix it bc it never warmed up. Our kids toughed it out and played in it the best they could. All in all it’s a perfect location and a good house that just needs some attention to details. Cleaning crew could have cleaned the fridge a little better as it reeked of fish from whoever was there before us. Management offered charcoal bags in which didn’t do much. But they tried in which we appreciated. Beds were clean and comfortable. Bathrooms were clean. Water pressure wasn’t very good though. I would rate it a 7/10.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

This is a great spot and was just as described. A few minor things need repair, the code lock for the door didn't work (but the managers were on standby to offer the lock code for a physical key to unlock it). There is a kitchen drawer that is broken, the fridge water/ice is a little glitchy and some dips/ soft spots in the floor. Enough of the negatives! The property is beautiful. Sandy shores, lovely pool, comfortable clean beds, spacious layout, extra amenities (plastic bags, etc. Highly recommend, especially for a large group. Plenty of room with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Great place, thank you so much for our lovely getaway!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Paying for location

Beautiful location with several issues with house. Reported light/fan not working, chair about to break, dryer sounded like a lawn mower. Deck had turned up boards and loose railings. House could have been cleaner. There was underwear on the deck when we arrived. Parking permit information was confusing - did not need a permit. Had a wonderful time at this house in spite of these issues! Beach was close & restaurants were very good. Enjoyed the boutiques. Saw dolphins almost every day. Beautiful sunrises & sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs Deep Clean

We arrived to find the house very dirty. Dauphin realty sent a person to reclean immediately which was nice. The living only has 2 couches that were very stained and filthy. We liked everything about the place except for the cleanliness. I would be embarrassed if it were my home.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jillian O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location right on the beach!!

We had a lovely week staying right on the gulf with direct access to the beach. Highly recommend Dauphin Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing vacation

We had an amazing time and will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Michelle C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Roaches and more.....

No working internet, tvs that did not work, inside of washing machine had brown sludge stuck all in it..it was not usable. Roaches in the kitchen cabinets. The floor had several "soft spots" like the floor was wet and soft underneath. No usable hoses attached to outdoor faucets. This house wad very expensive, even divided 4 ways!! Absolutely not worth the money and will nevet stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Theresa B., Cumming, ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach house

Enjoyed our stay for the week!!! The heated pool was fantastic for the kids. It was perfect since the weather was a little chilly. Would recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Emily P.

No decent pans to cook in , dish washer not working, dirty bed ,house swayed actually was moving

Bedroom down stairs leaks water in corner, the bed was nasty , house actually moved back and forth couldn't get much sleep, no pans to cook with the 3 that was there were trash food stuck to them , no trash bags to change out trash, water pressure was horrible, and drywall falling off around windows at the top there was no curtains in living room so sun would hit the TV screen and couldn't see the TV the property was beautiful the house was not kept up in decent shape needs plenty of work also the flooring in haul way is separated and ripped my sock and foot, pool people coming in during or stay is ridiculous 2 times . And people smoking out side the house on front side as they walk threw to go to the beach area the top deck railing is coming apart that's a safety hazard! Not at all what we expected for the kind of money we spent to stay there !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O., Memphis

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Getaway

This house was perfect for our family. Perfect location on the beach, the kids and adults had easy access. The heated private pool was a major hit . The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach location!

The house was great and the location perfect! Having a pool was a plus too since it was heated and the beach cooled off in the evening. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Had everything we needed

Had plenty space and pool for kids and on the beach will definitely go back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacque B., Normal, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Paradise

After 19 years of renting a home, we chose this area and home because we wanted a beach experience this year. This did not disappoint at all. It is a beautiful home with comfortable beds, great floor plan and beautiful unobstructed views of the gulf. The pool was perfect with lots of places to sit on in the water. The only issues were the very slow internet and communication with the rental company. Before we came, communication was wonderful but once we were in the house, none of our questions that were sent were answered. Luckily they weren’t too important. It was just disappointing. But all in all, this is a wonderful place to come to relax, just know that you have to climb a few steps to get into this beach paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Jody E.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not the best review or what you want to hear as a property management

Great location but the house needs a deep clean. The walls are all dirty and we had to buy dish soap, toilet paper, napkins and dishwasher soap. We found a bug in my kids bed plus white dog hair all over my sheets. The pool was really nice and warm and the house nice and cool. The bar chairs in the kitchen need to be replaced or cleaned, I didn’t even want to set on them, they where do gross looking. I would love to vacation at the island again just want to make sure it will be clean for the amount of money spent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Trip

I was extremely happy with this property. It was a much needed getaway and the place was perfect. I loved the heated pool and the beautiful views. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adult Getaway

What a relaxing getaway in a prime location. Cannot get any closer to the ocean than this. The home itself was well stocked and had everything you may need. There were minor cosmetic issues but that is to be expected in a rental. Had an absolutely wonderful time and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home, poor communication from Dauphin Beach Rentals

Amazing property. Unfortunately, I never received the check in code on the app at 3pm like I was supposed to. Tried to call you but it went to voice-mail. Left a message and you didn't call me back. Sent a message on the app and you didn't answer it. Luckily my girlfriend got a hold of the property owner directly and we got in. Poor communication on your part.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and fun trip.

We had wonderful, friendly service from Dauphin Island Beach Rentals. The home was very welcoming, relaxing, right on the beach, heated pool, beautiful views. We experienced all kinds of birds on and around the deck, dolphins, hermit crabs, beautiful Gulf of Mexico water, sunrises, sunsets, plentiful sun and perfect temperatures for a November trip. The amenities were spot on in the description.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., Birmingham, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness

Second time staying

Love this property. Pool is very convenient and love the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Absolutely dirty and unkept

All showers were thick with mold. Kitchen sink was backed up and grease was all over. There was poop in the upstairs sink. Outdoor furniture was so rusted that my dad fell through a chair. There were all sorts of stains and residues on the walls. Linen were all stained. Master bedroom comforter was stained with blood. I will NEVER recommend to anyone. Absolutely unacceptable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., Birmingham, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location

We loved this house so much that we rented it again for August. The house is beautiful and you can’t beat the location. We loved having the convenience of our own pool and being right at the beach. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Beach House

Everything was as listed on VRBO! Fantastic Beach house. The pool was great as well. We all loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jolyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location

This house was stunning and exactly as described. The location was ideal and the island is very welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

KATHY K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Very convenient. House was exactly how it was described. We had a great time
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020