Cottage in the Pines

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A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchen with white cabinets, and a large window with blinds.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden island with stools.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden nightstand, and a framed mirror on the wall.
A small, single-story cabin with a covered porch and a wooden staircase.
A dining area with a wooden table, four chairs, and a bench. There is a decorative wall piece above the table and a clock on the wall.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Dauphin Island Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Indian Shell Mound Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle Dauphine Golf Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Dauphin Island

Dauphin Island is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chevron - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in the Pines pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cottage in the Pines?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in the Pines?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in the Pines?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in the Pines located?

Situated in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council, Dauphin Island Beaches and Indian Shell Mound Park. Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Dauphin Island Public Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Was a great place and stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was everything from the listing. Excellent stay and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very relaxing week. The island is wonderful with just enough to do to keep you occupied. The house was very nice and you instantly feel at home. The communication was excellent and even when we mistakenly forgot a bag of trash they were very nice about it when we messaged them on our drive home. I would recommend to not forget your bug spray during the time of year we went (middle of September)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and well cared for. However, we specifically rented this house based on the description that it was a "11 min walk" from the beach. We carpooled from out of town, only to find that the closest beach was a 30 min walk. We contacted the landlord/ hosts because we couldn't find a beach within 11 min of the house on the map, the temperatures were in the high 90s, and our group wanted to come and go from the beach instead of coordinating transportation.The landlord/ hosts wouldn't give me a direct answer, and kept skirting around the false advertising about the 11 min walking distance from the beach, by giving us driving times.It made us wonder "what else they are not being truthful about?"We could have rented another, cheaper, place that had a closer and more accurate walking distance to the beach. For that reason, we won't be staying there again, and will not be booking any more VRBOs without receiving the actual accurate address. We followed all the instructions for cleaning the house and were out of the house by 11 am. Our group was saying goodbye to the other half of the group in the driveway when the cleaners? Employees? arrived, and they were very rude to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Communication
Something came up and I had to cancel our stay. I canceled about 5hrs after I booked it on the same day. It was almost 2 months before we would have stayed. The website says 100% refund. I have not seen a refund and they emailed me to say they do not refund. Everything on the site says they do. They are crooks and I would not do business with them. They stole 1,300 from me for nothing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying at this house. Great central location, will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always the Cottage in the Pines was a pleasant stay on Dauphin Island. The five of us (including RouxBen, the Boston Terrier) had a wonderful, relaxing time while attending the bird banding. The house and furnishings are comfortable, the rules easy to follow and the stay pleasurable. We only wish we were told what day to put the garbage cans on the street for pick up. We hope the house is available again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly little house near the beaches. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Great property and very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pleasant stay

Enjoyable and peaceful island
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Island Vacay

We enjoyed our time at Cottage in the Pines. No steps, screened porch and dog friendly were pluses for us.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Highly recommend! We thoroughly enjoyed our week stay. Everyone was very nice, polite and friendly. Many things to do with family. The home was accommodating and we had no issues. Will definitely use them again in various locations. JJ
Fort Gaines
Relaxation time
Beautiful sand and sun
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Birding

Great location for birding spots
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice time

We had a very good stay in this home. Plenty of room for us and our pup! Everything was clean. Central to anything on the Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

deep sea trip

Comfortable, clean, well supplied for guests
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay with pets!

Very nice spot. The neighborhood is quiet. The kitchen is nice. Overall it was clean and decorated very cute. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short getaway

Had a great time on Dauphin Island. The house is updated and very clean in a central location. I will definitely return for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spotless. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. They don’t have an icemaker— bring your ice. Beds were comfortable. Plenty of towels. Our dogs had plenty of room to go out both in the front yard and the back. My husband has mobility issues so the short walk from the car to the house was very good for him. We didn’t take pictures because the weather was foggy most of the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bird watching on Dauphin Island

This is the second year we four adults stayed here for the week of bird banding on the island.We love the screened porch on the back where we can bird watch while playing card/dice/board games. It is quite a convenient spot to all the activities on the island yet in a quiet setting.We love this little house and all its amenities, it fits our trips perfectly. The host is attentive but never intrusive. Thank you for letting us stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect getaway

A lot of attention to the comfort of the guests. Beautifully decorated. I had a question and I was contacted quickly with the answer. I would recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Bird Watching Trip

We were four adults come to the Island for bird watching and relaxation. Cottage in the Pines was perfect for us. The screened-in back porch was our favorite place to sit and watch the birds, especially Bluebirds. We enjoyed watching bird banding, a Market in Green Park and a plant sale. Always a good time on the Island. We hope to stay at Cottage in the Pines again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very cute and up to date house.

We came for 2 nights. The house was cute and well laid out!! It hade new floors and furniture!! Great quiet neighborhood. I even had room to park my 26ft boat and truck still attached. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Thank you Matthew, so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aug 2024

Nice, clean, pet friendly, quiet neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Home for a Lovely Vacation

We had a great time staying in this home on Dauphin Island. There was plenty of space and it was easy to find. We also appreciated the kitchen had everything needed to cook at the house so we wouldn't need to eat out for every meal. If you have a bike, it's very close to a path that will take you directly to any beach (although there is not an easy way to walk to the beach directly). We even got to enjoy the firepit in the back! I would highly recommend this house as a nice place to stay on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Coffee maker didn’t work. When I informed Shane he first said housekeeping would bring one the next time she came. I insisted he send one, said he would but didn’t. Couldn’t connect to WIFI, contacted Shane, he said to try again despite my already having done that. So no WIFI. No complementary soap, shampoo, not even salt in the kitchen! Shane tried to charge me 169 for pet fee despite ad saying it was 50 for a small dog. My dog is 27 lbs. Home reeked of dog smell
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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