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"Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End

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A wooden staircase leading to a house with a balcony, a door with a wreath, and an American flag.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a black countertop.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a dining area with a marble table.
A wooden staircase leading to a sandy beach with a view of the ocean.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Direct access to the beach
    A rare find — enjoy uninterrupted access to the beach.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Dauphin Island Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Direct access to private beach
  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fort Morgan, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mobile Bay and Fort Morgan Beach. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • West End Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 14 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 59 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End on 5 Jan 2027 start from AU$1,216, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 219 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as described. The views were wonderful. We were able to walk to the beach within a few minutes and the sunsets were spectacular. The only thing that was unfortunate was the weather. We experienced strong winds with the incoming cold front which did not make for good fishing or use of kayaks. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with beautiful views. Don't forget the bug spray. Flys and mosquitos are all over the island this time of year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach escape!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, the stay was good. The icemaker is going to have to have the seals checked.The chopped ice is melting in the door and refreezing. There were quite a few rules on the fridge on arrival. My wife and I really enjoyed the sound side. Very peaceful back there. The kayaks are fairly nice. There are backs on the seats with footrests that are not adjustable, but had different ones for different heights.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful bay and beach view from house. Easy bay and beach access as well. The host was very friendly and easy to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach house was clean, tidy well organized easy to find anything that was needed perfect spot for having the ocean on one side and the bay on the other would stay there again would recommend it all my family and friends
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’m just gonna say it’s a pretty house not what I expected. Amenities aren’t much kitchen. Utensils aren’t much. There’s no comforts beds are hard. Pillows were hard. The shower barely runs. The couches weren’t comfortable. The porch wasn’t even comfortable to sit on. It was small with a bunch of bunch of chairs that sit below the balcony. I wouldn’t rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
From the minute you arrived you started complaining about everything. We tried to be respectful and courteous to you. Then I have read your over the top nothing but complaints review. I hope that our future renters see that we have almost 100% favorite ratings.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway. Both the Gulf & Sound beaches were nice. Sunset from beach behind the house made the trip. Perfect way to end the day.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and nicely decorated without being “over the top”. We were very comfortable there and our dogs LOVED being out on the back porch. The area was so peaceful and I hope to go back in the future.
View from the back
Enjoying the view from the back
View from the beach behind the house
Sunset view from behind the house
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, fabulous hosts. I could not have ask for better
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here - only wish we could have stayed for longer. Great views, everything we needed. Hope to go back !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great and had everything that you need. We also enjoyed being close to the West End Beach.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were awesome to work with and very responsive. GreatLocation and the house was clean and fully stock. We loved our stay and will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home had everything we needed for our stay. It is in a perfect location. You can go out back to the bay or cross the street in the front for the gulf. We walked down to West End Beach several times. We loved staying at Czech Mate
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2026
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at the CzechMate! Thank you for the nice review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was fantastic and the home was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an awesome place to stay. We had everything we needed and enjoyed the beach access to both the gulf and the bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
Thank you Jeff! We hope to host you all again! Cosette P
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I am so glad we were able to make Czech Mate our home for a few days of rest and relaxation. It's a lovely place, super clean, and had everything we needed. I was especially grateful for the slow cooker so I could put a few ingredients in it in the morning and have dinner all ready in the evening. We enjoyed the kayaks and beach area and watching movies in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Had some issues with the refrigerator. Notified owner. After several texts back and forth, the issue was not addressed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2026
Our refrigerator guy was down to the house twice but could not get in when we asked you to leave the key in the lock box you didn’t. Also you would not answer phone calls to you so communication was difficult. To be fair we don’t feel like there was anything we could have done differently to help the situation. We were addressing the situation every day the moment you let us know there was a problem. Cosette Povlovich/owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great and had plenty of space for our family of five. The sound was amazing! Having never been to Dauphin Island, we didn’t fully know what to expect, but the sand was soft, the water was amazing to wade or swim. Sitting on the back deck, listening to the waves and birds was breathtaking, and we saw dolphins out there every day. Though we often drove down to the bridge or east end of the island, it was nice being at the west end and being able to walk that beach for miles. Highly recommend this house for a low-key, relaxing trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very relaxing stay at Czech Mate. Everything was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife, dog and I stayed at Czech Mate over New Years. The house is beautiful and clean. Our dog loved swimming in the bay. The front and rear porches are excellent places to relax with a coffee and listen to the waves crash.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2026
We appreciate your kind words about your stay at the CzechMate. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this house. Lots of games and puzzles .. wonderful Location. Sound and sea steps away.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! The house is very clean and the location is great. It is all the way on the West End beach side. You can cross the street for beach access, a very simple walk. Or go out the back porch to the bay side. The house has a stocked kitchen full of everything you'd need. The TV in the living room has steaming services. The owners are very kind and communicative. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Had a great trip Location is quiet and peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2022
That is what many of the guests enjoy - the quietness and peacefullness of the Czech Mate.
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