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Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome

Family-friendly holiday home in Dauphin Island

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Living area
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 882.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
  • Place, Isle Dauphine Golf Club
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome

Mermaid Tales

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Settle in to a Dauphin Island escape at this gorgeous, coastal gem. Boasting bay and gulf views, the home has been recently updated with modern design and décor. Relax with your crew on the sweeping, front deck and enjoy a quiet, bayside location. This home offers easy access to Island attractions including the beach, Alabama Aquarium, Audoban Bird Sanctuary, and ferries to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

Designed with group gathering in mind, the raised, single-level interior features an open layout with attractive fixtures and furnishings. Sink into the plush, living room furniture for some shows and movies on the flatscreen smart TV, or keep the home chefs company at the three-seater breakfast island while they whip-up tasty, homemade treats. The sleek array of stainless steel appliances and utensils make meal time a breeze while the dishwasher is there to take care of the cleanup.

THINGS TO KNOW
For an additional sleeping option, there’s a full sofabed in the living room
The 'crow's nest' is currently not available for guest use
This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.

Security camera details: left side of house facing street

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 in a rural area and near the beach. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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 Public Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 10 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome located?

This family-friendly Dauphin Island holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Public Beach. Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamera A.

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

A visit with Family

We stayed on the island and visited with friends in Bayou la Batre. We spent a lot of time on the beach and riding the bicyckes provided. The house stayed nice and cool and was centrally located. 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

Great place to stay.

We really enjoyed our time there. Very relaxing! Just what we needed for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Gil S.

The mermaid tales was nice and clean!

Convenient location and we always love Dauphin Island getaways!

10/10 Excellent

Andreka J.

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

Great place to stay

I really enjoy this place. It was really nice. I would love to visit again and be able to assess the tower next time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramona M.

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

Get Away

The Mermaid Tales was very nice. Clean and organized with everything easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Jacob P.

Great home!

Loved the short walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Maria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Home

Great location, per friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Perfect

We had a short walk to the beach. The home was comfortable and well stocked. The golf cart was great to have to move around the island.
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8/10 Good

Celeste P.

Great stay at Mermaid Tales!

Clean home with comfortable beds and furniture! Attractive place! Kitchen needs to be stocked a little better. Not enough pots and pans so it took longer to cook everything. Nice that it had an air fryer, and a golf cart to rent! Good location!

10/10 Excellent

dj notnog, Indianapolis usa

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

A retreat you don't want to leave

We stayed at this beautiful place last memorial day, and i think we are gonna book it again this memorial day! My guest and i felt so at home, we wanted to add days on to our trip last year and stay longer, but someone was booked right after us. 😞
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Super

We loved everything about this house. It was clean and well kept. We will return again. I loved the use of the golf cart. It made it so much easier to get everywhere on the island.
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10/10 Excellent

Russell K.

Quick trip to Dauphin Island

We made a quick trip to Dauphin Island for a field trip to the Sea Lab for one of my daughters. We live around 300 miles away so it wasn't going to be just a day trip. We decided to make a three day mini vacation out of it. This house is just as the pictures show on the website, a very nice updated and clean place to stay. If you only have about six people or less this two bedroom house is more than enough room for you. The house had a lot of different seating areas both inside and outside to enjoy. But my favorite thing about this house is that they had a street legal golf cart on site to rent from the owner. It was a great touch especially since the price was less than half the price from the local golf cart rental shops. We had a great time and will definitely coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We chose this property mostly because it is pet friendly, and the point of this trip was to take our elderly dog to experience his first ocean. We were able to do that, and so much more. This property is newly-renovated, clean, and minutes away from several beaches. The owners generously provide beach chairs, kayaks, and life vests, all of which we used to enrich our experience. The kitchen is spacious and appointed with a full-sized refrigerator, dishwasher, and everything you need to cook a full surf n turf dinner (which we did)! The gas grill is in good working order as well. My only (very mild) gripe would be the following. As I recall, the property is advertised to sleep 6. It would comfortably fit 1 adult couple and 2-3 children, or maybe 2 adult couples. 6 would be very tight, with little room for belongings. Second, the AC went out the second night of our stay. However, the rental company had a contractor over to fix it within about 12 hours, on Mother's Day Sunday no less! SO we spent one warm evening with all the windows open and fans on, but everything was fixed right away and communication was spectacular. For its location, amenities, and excellent kitchen, I would definitely stay in this property again. I also had a good experience renting from Vacasa - they were highly responsive and fixed the AC issue immediately. I would recommend renting with Vacasa as well.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robert S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

BOOK WITH CAUTION

We arrived w/ the anticipation of a nice, relaxing celebratory week. The first night we encountered 8+ LARGE ROACHES!! THIS was reported to VACASA BUT no response until we showed up on their doorstep & they pooh-poohed our claim. We were also booking under the impression that we had 2 fully bathrooms come to find out 1 of them was missing a shower door leaving us w/ 1.5 bathrooms. We could’ve used without shower door but that left us liable 4 potentially damage. We were given a can of ROACH spray to spot treat the following night. We encountered 20+ ROACHES. We have PICTURES to validate our claimS. The uncleanliness of the property caused us to not use the amenities for which we chose this property like a nice kitchen but we were disgusted w/ROACHES climbing all over the dishes which caused us to dine out every-night. When we reported OUR concerns to the property management company, they called us LIARS. Again, WE HAVE LOTS OF PICS & VIDEOS that validate our claims. Overall this property was misrepresented not only for roaches & cleanliness but 2 full bathrooms. We could hardly get a good nights sleep here in because we have never encountered such deplorable conditions. We will NEVER return to Dauphin Island, due how we were treated & VACASA manages the majority of the properties on the island. We advise anyone considering this property to look for other alternatives
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home to stay in! Fully stocked kitchen for any meals, nice, clean bathrooms. Great location will be looking to make this our semi annual rental! Thank you for the great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So clean and updated. Fully equipped and Well furnished. Easy check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Great Stay!

The house was nice. Communication was great. Beds were super comfortable. Would stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

June 2025

Wonderful location, well stocked kitchen and clean home. Bedrooms are a bit tight but good family space. Family enjoyed bikes and using kayaks at the bay launch close by. Would book again!

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

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

Great House, Great Location !!

The house was perfect for us. And the location was pretty central to all activities we wanted to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Home

Great place. Would stay here again. Our dog liked it too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

Mermaid Tales

Cozy place, nice location. Bathrooms are small. Gas grill and beach and bay supplies are nice. The observation deck was closed. Would have been a fantastic view at the top.

10/10 Excellent

brentandkelly220

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

Excellent for Family

We had such an amazing stay! Clean, fun, lots of quote and saw dolphins in the bay. Sunsets while grilling with family was a joy and loved the back deck! Thank you! Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Trisha S.

Mermaid Tales

The home was beautiful short walk to beach or bay the only negative thing was the top upper deck was closed off due to repairs needed hopefully this is fixed soon so visitors can enjoy the beautiful sun rises and sunsets from there we will definitely stay again regardless! Property owners was very responsive and helpful with any questions we had.
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Great getaway for the family

We loved the stay at Mermaid Tales. The house is very modern with excellent air conditioning and cozy furniture. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking supplies and updated appliances. Our family and dogs had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David D.

Easy walk to beach

House has everything we needed. Comfy and clean. The house is about a 5 minute walk to the beach, and across the street from the bay.

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