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Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8118.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • West End Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access

Island Sunset

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Enjoy a Dauphin Island sunset in this home's large, comfortably furnished, fully covered screened-in porch overlooking the Mississippi Sound - or relax in front and enjoy the views of the Gulf of Mexico! This is the perfect fit for a family vacation or a beach retreat. This vacation rental offers a full-size kitchen, free WiFi, and TVs in the living area and each bedroom. Settle in after a long day and draw the room-darkening shades for a good night's sleep.

Ocean views are free at this home, and we invite you to come and enjoy all of them.

WHAT’S NEARBY
You're steps from swimming, fishing, and beachcombing on the small private beach behind the home. Public beach access is also just across the street, less than 500 feet away! Isle Dauphine Golf Club offers challenging holes in a casual atmosphere, just under five miles from the home. There are plenty of local restaurants to choose from within just five miles.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Dock details:



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West End Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 17 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 21 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doyle R.

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

Great spot

Very nice place great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Neal K.

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

Great Location

Great stay in perfect location for both bay and beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Great!

We visit the island twice a year and this was by far, the cleanest and most ideal property we’ve rented for fishing and beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

ALEXIS F.

Anniversary Stay

Very clean, quiet atmosphere, and gorgeous scenery.
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10/10 Excellent

Alysa S.

Love this home and great location!

We've stayed at this beautiful home multiple times and always have the best time! The home is so clean and has everything you need and then some! They've added a beautiful dock that the whole family enjoys. They love fishing off of it and watching the dolphins daily. Can't wait till our next stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Island Perfection

We loved staying in this house so much. The accommodations were impeccable and the views were amazing from everywhere inside and outside of the house. This stay provided my family the most relaxing and fun getaway and we are already planning our next trip to the island!

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Fabulous

Couldn’t of asked for a better place! Location was great. Sound out the back door and the ocean views from the front!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

House

The pier was great. Loved the screen area and the outside shower.

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Great getaway with the grandkids

Property is clean, layer out well and beautifully situated with views of the bay and the gulf. Pier in the bay is a great place to relax with some fishing, wildlife watching and relaxing while the sun goes down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

Picture perfect

The views from this house were amazing! The screened porch was a fantastic feature. Great beach house and location! Our kids loved the bunk room too.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Incredible location for our vacation!

We loved that we could see the Gulf and the Mississippi Sound/Mobile Bay! There were spectacular sunrises and sunsets! The house had everything we needed, including all of the kitchen things. The house was very clean when we checked in and the digital locks worked great. The pier was great for viewing nature and watching the Perseid Meteor Shower. Great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Beach stay

Dauphin Island never disappoints! This house was a wonderful fit for our family of 4. We enjoyed the beach across the street, west end beach and the bay behind the house. Shelling was amazing due to the storm that had come through. Skinners seafood was dinner most nights. Wonderful views from each part of the house.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Just as described

This sounded great, but you never know. However, they did a wonderful job for us. There was only one issue and it was no wifi 😒. We were nervous, because our a
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

We’re Coming Back!

We have traveled to Dauphin Island at least once a year for a decade, and stayed in a different house each time because there were always pretty good but not quite right. I booked this house for next year before we even checked out this time. The location is perfect. It was perfectly clean. The furniture was comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed. It’s perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S., -

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great place

Wonderful clean property with excellent views. Only complaint is with Vacasa about early check-in. They said we would get a text when it was clean/ready. We drove by ourselves and noticed cleaner had left and got in early; text never came.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Absolutely PERFECT!

This home has EVERYTHING and then some! It is a beautiful space that FEELS like your at HOME! It has beach everywhere you look. We saw dolphins several times throughout the week as well as so many other cool water creatures. Our kids were entertained the entire week. The sunsets - well there are no words. The owners of this home have ensured to have anything and everything a family would need to enjoy, relax and do activities. The home is very spacious. They have really thought of it all! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful space with us!

10/10 Excellent

Shana L.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith R.

Perfect.

What a beautiful place. The porch, the dock, the endlessly changing sky and water and marsh. The shallow, calm Bay beach directly behind the house was great for our four year old, and we could see and hear the big ocean beach right across the street - the public beach is maybe 3 houses down? - easily walkable. Well-equipped kitchen for nights in. Spent every second not sleeping or at the beach either on the porch or the dock. We will definitely be back.
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10/10 Excellent

becca h.

BEAUTIFUL SUNSET

This is our second time staying here. They are in the process of building a boardwalk with a pier on the bay. Nice!
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart W.

Great location

We stayed in later October '22 with two families and we had a blast. Island Sunset had everything we needed. The pictures actually did not show everything in the common area - there's an additional couch and chair not shown (providing more seating than we thought). There was also pull-out twin mattresses under the twin beds - this was necessary for the five kids in our group. The house was walking distance to the West End beach, which was the highlight of our trip. The house was clean and the kitchen was fully stocked with more than enough utensils, pans, etc. for our cooking. This house is definitely on our list when we come back to Dauphin Island. Several suggestions for those coming to the island: 1. Go on a dolphin excursion on The Duke through Dauphin Island Marina. Our kids enjoyed it. Dolphins are more prevalent in May-July as the fall months bring in jelly fish and making other fish less frequent. 2. If you like sea shells, go to the West End beach at low tide. Or, rent a boat (or walk) to get to the far end of West End about 9 miles past the West End Beach parking lot. 3. The Aquarium is small but fun. The volunteers there provide added value with live displays of aquatic life and other items. There's a touch tank of sting rays (our trip also had horseshoe crabs and a baby shark too). 4. The Little Red School House is worth a quick trip, it has artifacts and pictures of the island to give you its quick history. 5. Fort Gaines, Indian Shell Mound Park, Cadillac Square, and Audubon Bird Sanctuary are good trips - but we prefer others listed above (bring bug spray!).
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Allyson R.

Quiet and comfy!

We loved Island Sunset! Perfect size for our 4 adults, 4 kids, and the teen. The toddler had a great time going from house to porch and it was safe for him to roam with latches on the screen doors. The views are spectacular and we loved the boardwalk out to the little beach. There were thunderstorms one night but the house was snug and cozy. This will be my first choice of rentals whenever we visit DI.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

Excellent location

This home is perfectly located with a beautiful bay beach behind it and easy waking access to the public beach. Outside deck was great for dinners. Would definitely stay here again. Only complaint about the island is the restaurants are terrible, not worth your time or money. We cooked our own seafood from skinners most of the nights. Pizza at pirates was good for a quick meal.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Great week!

Clean, close to the beach with beautiful views.

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Family's first vacation together

We all had a great time together, spent alot of time on the back deck, and of coarse the beach. We are all definitely looking forward to next year for another family vacation, thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

The puzzle house

Loved the house. Great screened in porch. We carried on the tradition....by completing and leaving a puzzle!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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