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"AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH!

"AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH!

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Overview of "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Popular LocationDauphin Island Beaches1 min walk
  • Popular LocationDauphin Island Public Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationIsle Dauphine Golf Club8 min drive
  • AirportMobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunkbed

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Shared

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

"AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH!

This house is a new rental in 2020. Ain't Life Grand is a 1800 sq ft house located on the Mississippi Sound side of Dauphin Island. This house is very special in that it has a private beach on the Mississippi Sound and a ground level pool. The "Gulf" side of the island is just a 7-10 minute walk or a 1 minute golf cart ride. The house has been recently renovated. Included in the rental are 5 sea kayaks, including single, tandem and kids kayaks, for exploring the canals and Sound. Dauphin Island is considered the sunset capital of the south and Ain't Life Grand gets some of the best views of sunsets on the island.

For the fisherman, Ain't Life Grand has a mooring post for your boat and will handle a boat up to 28 ft. The Sound is full of speckled trout, redfish, flounder, triple tail, ling (cobia), crabs, shrimp and much more. In the Gulf you will find all of the above, plus snapper, grouper, king mackerel, spanish mackerel and many other off shore species. There is a full fish cleaning station on the pool deck with sink, washdown and cutting board.

Ain't Life Grand is perfect for families and kids. The Sound, where the private beach is and house are located, is shallow and calm, perfect for kids and adults alike. For more surf and Alabama's famous white sand beaches just head to the Gulf side of the Island

Ain't Life Grand also has a Crow's Nest on the top of the house with 360 degree views The large back deck overlooks the pool and private beach.

The house layout is a 3 bedroom/2 bath. The master has a connecting bathroom and queen bed. Guest room 1 also has a queen bed and guest room has 2 sets of bunk beds so 4 can sleep there. Both rooms have a shared bathroom with shower and bathtub. The house sleeps 8 comfortably. There are 3 tv's, one in the main room, one in the master and one in the bunk bed room.

Outside you have a huge deck around the pool, a hot and cold outdoor shower, access to the beach and on the front deck, the house is a gas grill for cooking your catch. Under the house is parking for you ca, the golf car and the sea kayak rack. Also included is a large drum fan for those warm days and a compressor to blow up floats and tubes. Please be aware the Wharf was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and is not usable at this time.

You can charter most any size boat for fishing, cruising, dolphin watching, etc. And you can also rent boats at the Dauphin Island Marina.

Ain't Life Grand also includes all linens, Dish Satellite TV, and high speed internet. The kitchen is fully stocked with microwave, toaster, stove, pots, pans, blender, air fryer and even an ice cream maker.

You can rent a golf cart for your stay directly from the owners after booking for additional price. We upgraded the Golf Cart to a new 2023 Aerctic 6 passenger with a top speed of almost 27 mph! Great way to see the island and access the Gulf side.

The pool can also be heated to 90 degrees for an additional price, contact owner for more details.

Please do not print, sign and mail the contract to me. It is just an example of the contract for you to review. A week or so prior to your arrival, we will execute the contract via Docusign and will take care of heated pool/golf cart rental.

Finally, Hurricane Sally and Hurricane Zeta both did extensive damage to the house. We replaced almost everything, walls, ceilings, floors, much of the deck, insulation, subflooring, paint, etc.... It is basically like a new house! If you loved Aint Life Grand in the past, wait till you see it now!

Ask about our Snowbird winter multi week discounts!

Golf Cart rates-
March-October 675.00
November-February 500.00

Pool Heating Rates-
Sept-150.00
October-250.00
November-February-425.00
March-300.00
April-250.00
May 150.00

John

Property manager

John Pearson
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Premier Host

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Silver Cay, a neighbourhood in Dauphin Island. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Indian Shell Mound Park and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 4 min drive
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 9 min drive
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 12 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Pirate's Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
  • Pelican Pub - 8 min drive
  • Islanders Restaurant & Bar - 6 min drive
  • Reel Deal BBQ & Seafood - 6 min drive
  • Island Rainbow - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Silver Cay holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Public Beach. Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away from life for a few days
Wife &I slept late, watched pelicans & seagulls from porch, swam in heated pool, fished from private beach and public beach. Great time
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Vacation
This is our second year staying at "Ain't Life Grand" and both times were absolutely wonderful. The house was very clean and had all the necessities for a great vacation - the kitchen is fully stocked with everything one may need, the beds were comfy and clean, there were even toys for little ones that our toddler enjoyed playing with during our stay. John provided recommendations on what to do in the area and where to eat and shop, which came in handy. Overall, we had a wonderful time and are already looking forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Herb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Life Doesn't get any more grand
Our family spent spring break '24 at Aint life Grand. The prior reviews are not exaggerated, this place is truly awesome! We loved the pool and having a beach in the back yard. The house was well equipped and meticulously clean. John made everything easy getting in and answered questions very quickly. We also had friends on the island that came over and couldn't believe how cool this property is. They all commented on the fantastic amenities as well as how clean and nice the house was kept up. The crows nest on the roof was also a favorite hangout for the sunsets. We hope to return in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break 2024
This is the perfect place to stay with kiddos. The kayaks and pool kept them busy most days. The sunsets are incredible and the golf cart was a fun add on. John is an exceptional host. He made sure everything was going good and any issue that arose, he would take care of immediately. We would stay again and again. In fact, we never wanted to leave it in the first place.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holidays on Dauphin Island
This property is decorated very nicely, which creates a warm, comfortable feeling. The decks are perfect for the beautiful views. Pool looked great although we didn’t use it mainly because of the weather. We celebrated Christmas and Thanksgiving with local and out of town family. The Host, John, even surprised us by setting up a Christmas tree which added to our Christmas spirit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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Hosted by John Pearson

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What makes this property unique

Private beach, pool, kayaks.

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