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Pool! DOCK! Two Master Bedrooms. Private & public beach access. Sleeps 12

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Dauphin Island Beaches
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Pool! DOCK! Two Master Bedrooms. Private & public beach access. Sleeps 12

POOL with great deck and screened porch.

Cant decide between the Sound and the Gulf side? Get both if you stay here at Whale Tales. Private sandy bay beach out the back door and Gulf beach access at end of the driveway.

2 Masters — 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Spacious Architect-designed open floor plan with high ceilings. Very private on 1.25 acres of land. Huge windows with bay views everywhere in the living space. Well equipped kitchen, washer/dryer and commercial size Ice Machine (250 lbs. storage and 360 lbs. of ice made per day!!). Free wifi internet & 4 large Smart TVs. Huge screened-in deck off living room with covered area and two outdoor showers downstairs. Plenty of chairs and lounges on the decks along with gas grill. In ground adjustable basketball goal out front.

The private pier is 150 ft long with a lower dock at the end to crab, fish, swim, and dock your boat. Pole holders are mounted everywhere. Super bright lights for night fishing.

Bedrooms: King, King, Full + Twin Bunkbed, 2 Twin Bunkbeds. All bedrooms have large walk-in closet.

Luxurious upstairs private master suite has its own living room, huge walk in shower, and private deck overlooking the Sound.

The second Master bedroom is on the main level and has a King bed, TV, and private full bath.

Also on the main level are two more spacious bedrooms. One with a Full and Twin Bunkbed. The other has a pair of Twin bunkbeds. Between them is a large bathroom with double vanities and separated (by doors) toilet and shower rooms.

This is a great spot on the Island where you can see dolphins, foxes, herons, pelicans, osprey, all the sea life, and more without ever leaving the property.

Turnover Day is typically Saturday: The vast majority of rentals on this island are weekly with check-in/check-out on Saturdays. In order to avoid interruption of the norm (and avoid turning our calendar into a jigsaw puzzle), we may choose not to accept short stays or reservations that don't begin or end on a Saturday.

Pet Friendly - dog fee $25/night per dog.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

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

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 2137471vb
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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park, while Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • West End Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 56 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pool! DOCK! Two Master Bedrooms. Private & public beach access. Sleeps 12 have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Pool! DOCK! Two Master Bedrooms. Private & public beach access. Sleeps 12?

As of 21 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pool! DOCK! Two Master Bedrooms. Private & public beach access. Sleeps 12 on 25 Dec 2026 start from AU$6,008, 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.

Is Pool! DOCK! Two Master Bedrooms. Private & public beach access. Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Pool! DOCK! Two Master Bedrooms. Private & public beach access. Sleeps 12?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pool! DOCK! Two Master Bedrooms. Private & public beach access. Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pool! DOCK! Two Master Bedrooms. Private & public beach access. Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pool! DOCK! Two Master Bedrooms. Private & public beach access. Sleeps 12 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dauphin Island Beaches, West End Beach and Dauphin Island Public Beach. East End Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The dock was a little wobbly and needs a little TLC. Would have been great to have a cutting table to cut bait. Loved that it was covered. The inside there was a leak in the kitchen from the vent in the ceiling. Other than those things we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! Thank you for the quick response.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The plus’s to this home is all the outside amenities, the pool was positioned perfect, fishing, crabbing from pier etc. I felt that we should have been told ahead of time about the ceiling leaks. The yard or path to the pier needs to be cut and path made wider. The dryer needs to be replaced or repaired, could be a fire hazard. The cooler ice maker needs to be repaired. The attic doors should be locked so kids can’t just walk into it upstairs. Overall we had an amazing time, just wanted to make sure you are aware before renting. The owner did say they were going to repair ceiling after we left. Ants were crazy but that can happen anywhere but be sure to take ziplock bags and put everything you open in them!!! Several places in pantry where they were coming in. Again an amazing time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredibly beautiful! No words to describe the view. Perfect sized pool. Plenty of comfortable outdoor seating. Restaurant grade ice maker. Huge fully stocked kitchen. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was a perfect retreat for me and my family! We have smaller children and having the calmer bay side available was perfect for them plus them being able to explore the gulf just across the street! The property was clean and the owners were easy to communicate with!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Loved this property. It was very private and beautiful. I loved watching the sun set over the pier and enjoying the private beach. It was perfect!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, relaxing get away

You can't find a better location - great house, on the sound and steps away from the beach. The heated pool was a hit and plenty of room. There was some wear and tear that could be addressed, but overall recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Spot

We had an amazing stay. The house is well appointed, but the view and the beach and pier are the star! Amazing sunsets and we had so much fun fishing. The island has a nice slow pace and we were able to really enjoy time with family. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Our group of 6 enjoyed our stay. The house is in a great location between both the bay and gulf. Instructions for checkin and checkout were clear and easy to follow. Home is decorated beautifully and has a nice selection of seating both inside and out.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is beautiful, spacious and well kept. The pool provided hours of relaxation. It was clean and great temperature. The guys thoroughly enjoyed catching Big Reds and their bait off the dock. The solar powered dock light allowed them to fish at the dock until all hours of the night. We made great memories!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2025
So glad yall had fun and caught fish. The communication was excellent and you were wonderful guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is older and there is some deferred maintenance, but we thought it was a good value. It appeared the gas grill can use some new cooking grates, however we did not use it. The patio furniture on the balcony off the second floor master suite should be replaced.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with easy access to the Gulf waters. Dock off back of house was great for swimming and also fishing. We caught a lot fish and the kids had a ball. Pool off side of house is perfect and well maintained. We went to the Gulf beach off front of house which is a short walk away and quiet and nice. Beautiful views of sunset at night. Would recommend and stay again at this house on Dauphin island.
Back dock
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay!

Wonderful home - precisely as advertised! AC worked AMAZING! Caught quite a few fish off the dock, great access to the beach and good walking trails. Pool was an added bonus given the location. The property was very conducive for our chocolate lab who loved the trip as well! Ice machine worked so well we had to cut it off to avoid an overflow. Overall, outstanding visit!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful beach house!

My family loved our stay. The house was beautiful and spacious for my husband and I and our teenagers! We loved having the dock access on the bay and same distance to walk across the street to the beach. My husband caught a stingray, we got crabs in the crab traps, and fish! Lots of wonderful memories, we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whale of a time!

Stayed here with my husband, teen daughter, adult daughter, son in law, 6 year old grandson and 3 fur babies. Great location for fishing or swimming in the bay, easy access to a quiet side road for dog walking and the gulf is just right across the road! Pool was clean, clear, private and warm!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break

Had a great time. House was clean and put together well for a group. Pool was a plus. Ice maker didnt work, but that wasnt an issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

First of all the keys where NOT where we were told they would be. We drove 14 hours to a beach house with no access tried to call VRBO was on hold on phone for
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Week at Whale Tales!

The new renovations and updates at Whale Tales are great! The property is very clean and family friendly. The outdoor shower was wonderful and the full size ice machine in the laundry room was a great surprise. We had a minor issue with the oven and the property owner was extremely responsive to get someone out to take a look and fix it. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family vacation (parents kids 13yo & 10yo grandparents) was really amazing! This is our 4th time vacationing on Dauphin Island. We chose this property specifically for it's large (partially screened in) deck, a large pool, a covered dock, and clear pathway to the beach. We always discuss what we "want" next time and this property checked every box. Additionally we liked that the entry stairs were tucked under the house and that the house sits on a concreat pad, which makes parking, loading & unloading, storing beach stuff and taking our pet out more convenient. We appreciated the 2 outdoor showers and conveniently placed water hoses. Having an ice machine was great, as was the provided kayaks and pool toys. The house, bed linens, and towels were clean. The porch, rails, and dock felt safe. We did notice some minor deferred maintenance items (mostly some patch work and some needed painting inside) but nothing that affected our use or enjoyment of the property. Our only constructive suggestion is the kitchen cabinets need to be inventoried and reorganized. There were enough kitchen/cooking items, plates, cups, and silverware available but it was obvious some past renters didn't take care of the provided items and/or put things away randomly. We really enjoyed our stay at Whale Tales and will absolutely be back! Shout out to owners for sharing such a lovely place to make memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
The inside of the home is nice overall, but it could definitely use a more thorough cleaning. The pots and pans are outdated and in poor condition, making them difficult to use.The upstairs master bathroom looks luxurious at first glance, but the experience was disappointing — the shower had very low water pressure and the water never got more than lukewarm.Unfortunately, the exterior of the property is quite rundown. The dock, which was a major selling point for us, is unsafe and unusable, as it is missing several support pieces underneath. The upstairs deck also feels unstable, and the furniture on it is completely rusted.Additionally, there was trash scattered throughout the yard, which took away from the overall experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and perfect location!

The house is absolutely perfect. The owner is very responsive. We has an issue with the oven and he had it fixed in two hours! Having the commercial ice maker is a great touch. We never had to buy ice for our coolers. The pool is great for evening swims or needing a break from the beach. We fished every night off the dock and it also has the best view for sunsets! Mosquitoes can be a little bad, so make sure you don't forget the repellent. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Not exceptional

Place was clean and spacious. Great views from the back porch of the bay. Upstairs Master Suite is huge and it's private, and also has it's own deck which had great views. Kitchen and pantry were big. We were there in Oct and pool was too cold to use, even though the VRBO listing touts that it has a pool. Should be a caveat that pool is too cold to swim in. Very disappointing for the kids. The private dock is also not great. It is completely covered in seagull droppings and one of the piers has slipped (or broke) which made the dock quite slanted and a bit precarious for about 20 feet to walk on. And finally, the pots and pans are so scratched and beat up - hard to understand why they would not be replaced. VRBO has it rated "Exceptional". I disagree. It's OK.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the size of the property and privacy

ProCoffee and k cup machineHeated pool as it was only 70- kids were in at 7:30 am! Glass cookwear and stainless spatulaIce makerHuge lot with lots of privacyPlenty of towels for inside and beach3 bathrooms, one with private toilet on main floor with a private shower tooUpgraded indoor finishes(flooring, counters) and comfortable couchesLoungers and chairs outside and in screened in porch was a perk to store our paddle boards and eatOcean views on both sides of house and deckWe drove but island has glof cart rentalsPrivate beach with private dockBooks, puzzles and games- read one book on bench! Beach chairs were there and so was a basketball even though we brought our own we didn’t have to unpack and repackConCold shower- master lacks water pressureSunrise and set are not on your ocean view but we love our vacations here regardless ice maker was loudBlinds in master are broken- hung up a towelScreen door to pool was broken at the top and would slam shut(windy) and get stuckNo crockpot Dock was broken- but the crew was there to rebuild - good for next time! Ha Overall this house was amazing and I would love to bring friends back next time. We love the “country living” on the beach vibe we get and this property was just what we needed to rest and digest!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best rental homes we’ve ever stayed in! We hit up the Gulf side a few times which was right across the street. We spent most of our week on the Sound side on the dock fishing, on the shore, and by the pool. Kitchen is well stocked and appointed with ample plates, cups, pots/pans, bowls, etc, especially with Tony chachere's seasoning (a Louisiana staple). Grocery store on the island was fine. We went to Greer’s off the island once and that got us thru. We ordered food to-go most nights from local restaurants, but you need to be prepared to place your to go order early and in-person bc the restaurants get busy fast and simply can’t take to go orders and/or the phones get busy. Skinners seafood was our go to, plus Islanders, pirates pizza, and pirates bar and grill are all great. We also cooked up flounder we caught off the dock. For reference, we stayed at this property at the end of July; our party included myself and husband (we’re both 40), our 2 kids (ages 11 and 13), our 6 year old chocolate lab, and my father-in-law (in his 60s); none of us have mobility issues. The boardwalk out to the dock didn’t have a railing, which was fine for us but could be an issue for smaller children/elderly.If you are a low maintenance vacationer who likes gorgeous sunsets in a slightly off the grid setting, this is the place for you. We will be back next year!Also, the commercial grade ice maker has me spoiled for life!
Our dog loved fishing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Place

There are a few things that could be updated or fixed and the house could really use a deep clean but none of that took away from our overall enjoyment of the trip. It was a wonderful property, perfect for our kids and dogs, and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

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