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Street view of Soft Wind, a Gulf-front vacation rental in Dauphin Island, Alabama
Soft Wind vacation rental located directly on the Gulf-front beach in Dauphin Island
Pool
Spacious living area with large windows showcasing beach views at Soft Wind rental
Modern chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a center island

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Indian Shell Mound Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd upstairs room- 2 Q

2 Queen Beds

2 Queens

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs King Room

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Softwind | Coastal Calm Awaits, GulfFront large home

631 Hernando Place. This spacious gulf-front architect-designed home features an
open floor plan ideal for your family beach vacation. The living area has a soaring
ceiling, floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors overlooking the beach. The cook's
kitchen is well-designed and well-equipped, with stainless steel appliances, gas
cooktop, large center island and quartz countertops. A spacious deck spans the entire
gulf-side of the home, with a center covered porch, two screened porches, and a private
boardwalk to the beach. A half-bath adjoins the main living area. For remote workers,
the home includes a dedicated work desk and high-speed wifi. There is an intimate
sitting area on the ground-level and a reading nook on the upper-level balcony.

The primary suite is on the main level, with a king bed, expansive glass doors open to
the screened, gulf-front porch. The ensuite bath includes a vanity with double sinks,
large bath with jetted tub and separate spacious shower for two.

There are four additional bedrooms on the top floor, located on either side of the
balcony which overlooks the living room below. Each is equipped with a closet, flat
screen TV, dresser and attached private vanity room. Bedroom 2 has full beach views, a
king bed and a desk for working if needed. Bedroom 3 has full beach views, a king bed
and a couch for relaxing. Bedrooms 4 and 5 each have two queen beds and garden
views. Adjoining the vanity rooms for BR 2 and 4 is a Jack&Jill bathroom with a walk-in
shower. Adjoining the vanity rooms for BR 3 and 5 is a Jack&Jill bathroom with a
tub/shower.

In addition to the home's 3 1/2 bathrooms on the main and upper levels, an additional
half-bath and an outdoor shower are located at the beach level, for easy access from
the beach and BBQ area.
Soft Wind is located in DeSoto Landing, a quiet, gated residential community with a
pool and tennis/pickleball court. The Dauphin Island Golf Course is adjacent to the
community.

​​​​​​​To respect the neighborhood's full-time residents, no parties, reunions, or large
gatherings are allowed at Soft Wind. Pets and RVs are NOT allowed. $500 fine.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

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 deadlock

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Mobile Bay. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • East End Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Softwind | Coastal Calm Awaits, GulfFront large home have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Softwind | Coastal Calm Awaits, GulfFront large home?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Softwind | Coastal Calm Awaits, GulfFront large home on 11 Apr 2026 start from AU$792, 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 Softwind | Coastal Calm Awaits, GulfFront large home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Softwind | Coastal Calm Awaits, GulfFront large home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Softwind | Coastal Calm Awaits, GulfFront large home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Softwind | Coastal Calm Awaits, GulfFront large home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Softwind | Coastal Calm Awaits, GulfFront large home located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council. Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and East End Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianna C.

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

Great house with beautiful view

We enjoyed our stay at this great house with a beautiful view. The property management was very responsive to our requests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy L.

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

TERMITES - property has swarms of termites in kitchen

House and location were nice until we had SWARM OF TERMITES IN KITCHEN one night. After extensive cleaning one evening they seemed to stop. We contacted the property manager who got us in touch with property owner who admitted THIS WAS KNOWN ISSUE with the property. They stated kitchen was recently remodeled to handle the situation - their advice was to turn lights off. No other solution was given. Board walk to beach has raised and loose nails - must wear shoes or you might step on a nail. I wouldn’t book this house again if it were free.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Heaven on earth!

It was our fathers 80th birthday. He was blown away by the house and the beautiful views. Everyone had a wonderful time and definitely enjoyed the beach. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tabatha F.

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

Beautiful Property - Nosey Neighbors

We had 12 people staying in this property for a week and we had relatives from 3 other states staying in a separate home on the island that we had not seen since before the pandemic. We thought this house would be a great place to gather for a couple days and enjoy the beach and each other. Again, we only had 12 people staying at the house. Little did we know, the neighbors on both sides were watching us at all times and are active board members in the neighborhood HOA. They actually contacted the home owners about us having visitors. We were really bummed that the neighbors were sticklers about us having our relatives visit. We did have to cut the visit short after being told that if our relatives did not leave the premises the police would remove them for trespassing. Andy with Dauphin Island Real Estate delivered the news in person but handled a very uncomfortable situation with class. Besides the above situation, the house was perfect for our group of 12. Plenty of room, A/C kicked out some great cool air, kitchen was stocked with any utensil we needed (we didn't eat out once) kayak included along with beach chairs and lots of kid's beach toys. The ice machine was clutch! The view of the ocean is BEAUTIFUL! Easy walk out to the beach but watch out for the nails on the boardwalk because some are sticking up. Stop on your way in at Walmart to get items cheap. You can get items at the local shop called Ship and Shore which we loved, but it is expensive. Grab extra toilet paper and paper towels as well as laundry and dishwasher detergent. We really enjoyed our stay at this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Cleanliness of Property

Cleanliness of property. The inside of this house was a palace. The outside and underneath the house need work. Porch areas and wooden boardwalk are in need of repairs. Also Backyard needs to be cleaned/picked up of debris.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Awesome property for family getaway!

We stayed in Mid March and had a great time. Plenty of room for entire family to spread out! Home was even better than expected and well stocked with cooking extras! We loved the location and the quiet Beach! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blount R.

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

Awesome Stay

Property is fully equipped for a week long family getaway. Private beach, huge kitchen, nice bedrooms. It was perfect for our Thanksgiving time with family away.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark H.

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

SOME OF HOUSE NEEDS REPAIRS AND ATTENTION

HOUSE WAS CLEAN UPON ARRIVAL. YARD NEEDED ATTENTION, SCREEN PORCHES NEEDS REPAIRED.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

it was good

we enjoyed our stay. the house layout was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

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

Springbreak

Wanted somewhere somewhat secluded because of covid— could not have picked a better place. Private beach and the kids had a blast fishing. A bit cold to get in water but to be expected. Kitchen was more than stocked. House was beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

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

Great Stat

This property was top notch. Very clean, extremely well stocked, lots of extras for the beach and an amazing view that made our beach experience exactly what we needed. The walk to the beach was flat and very easy. We would stay here again without any reservations.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E.

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

Perfect vacation

Our stay was great! The house was clean and very spacious for 6 of us. We walked to the beach every day we were there. The host left us great recommendations for great food and fun things to do. In the evening we would play ping pong down stairs and hang out. The beds are some of the most comfortable to sleep on! We are definitely hoping to come stay again soon!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Bada Bing

Great house! Open and gorgeous. Well supplied kitchen cooking equipment, dishes appliances. Beach Location was a little too far from the house. Nice pool and tennis court. More communication would have been helpful from the management company. We are a family of 6. We flew from Denver to Mobile. Of course, our rental car was extremely full, luggage, 2 car seats etc. Prior to our visit I inquired about what was available at the house . Meaning beach chairs, inflatables, beach toys and so forth. At first we were told that beach chairs were not available. We could purchase or rent chairs. Really? Who buys equipment like that to leave st a rental? Beach Rentals were very expensive . Finally, after asking several times , an associate from Management did go to the house and informed me there were chairs available. No mention of the additional items, such as a kayak, kids beach toys, an umbrella and a tent for the beach. A list of household items we should provide and purchase was inaccurate also. A waste of money!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Amazing beach house!

We had a fantastic time renting this beach house which offered amazing views and superb comfort. We love the location, access to the pool, and quiet beach. We plan on returning next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Phenomenal home. Short, private walk to the beach for perfect sunset views.

We had a magnificent week in this home on Dauphin Island. Kitchen is well equipped, plenty of room, the back porch and deck are enormous and perfect for outside dining. It is a little bit of a walk to the beach, but on a private walkway and the beach itself is very private. Just a fantastic time over all. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Huge house! Very clean! Perfect for a large group! Great location!

We LOVED this home! Perfect size for two large families. Perfect location. This house had everything we needed and more! We were so very pleased with our stay. We hope to stay here a lot more in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016

About the host

Hosted by Dauphin Island Real Estate, Inc.

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Dauphin Island Real Estate

Why they chose this property

We love Dauphin Island, a wonder of nature and full of history - a barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico . The population is about 1,300. The town is included in the Mobile metropolitan statistical area. The island was named for Louis XIV's great-grandson and heir, the Dauphin. Our 'laid-back' atmosphere is prized by folks who enjoy serenity and natural beauty.

The eastern, wider portion of the island, is shaded by thick stands of maritime pine trees, but the narrow, western part of the island features scrub growth and few trees.

Dauphin Island is home to Fort Gaines, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, The Estuarium public aquarium, the Dauphin Island Airport, boat ramps, a fishing pier located on the Island's eastern end, historic sites, several restaurants. Beaches attract tourism, and fishing is a popular activity in the waters around the island. The island is connected to the mainland by a 3.5 mile long bridge.

Although the entire island is a bird sanctuary, the main one is the 164-acre Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Dauphin Island is the first landfall encountered by many birds as they migrate north from Central and South America, and as a consequence many species can be found resting there before continuing their journey.

In 1519, the Spanish explorer Alonso Álvarez de Pineda was the first documented European to visit, staying long enough to map the island with remarkable accuracy.

The island's French history began on January 31, 1699, when the explorer Pierre Le Moyne, sieur d'Iberville, D'Iberville later decided to locate a port for Fort Louis de La Louisiane (Mobile). Fort Gaines on the eastern tip of the island was built between 1821 and 1848. It was occupied by Confederate forces in 1861, and captured by Federal troops during the Battle of Mobile Bay. The phrase, 'Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead,' was spoken by U. S. Admiral David Farragut just a few hundred yards from Dauphin Island's shore.

We love 'The Island' as much as we know you will!

What makes this property unique

There are so many reasons to love Dauphin Island. The atmosphere is quiet and laid back ( you are on Island Time ). The beaches are beautiful, white sand, miles of beach to walk and enjoy shelling, fishing, birding, watching the dolphins (lots of them)! The SUNSETS are fantastic...Dauphin Island is Alabama's 'Sunset Capital' Our homes provide you with an awesome deck overlooking the views to the south, east and west. You are also close to the island-wide bike trail which is great for biking, running, or walking. There are no traffic lights on the island and life is truly low key. This will be the most relaxing vacation you can remember.

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