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Sun of a Beach | Your beach home for the Holidays

Holiday home in Dauphin Island with private pool and kitchen

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Private, outdoor pool that can be heated
Large open space for dining and gathering on your adventure filled vacation in Dauphin Island!
Exterior view of Son Of A Beach, Located in Dauphin Island, Alabama.
comfy sofas, open floor plan
Primary bedroom with a king sized bed, overlooking the beach in Dauphin Island.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Sun of a Beach | Your beach home for the Holidays

Gulfside with a POOL (new for the 2023 rental season)- this beautiful custom two-story beach home features hardwood floors in living, dining and kitchen area, granite counter tops and stainless appliances in the custom kitchen with an under the counter ice maker. The open living area has lots of windows for a light and airy feel and is very nicely furnished throughout. The master bedroom and bath, and half bath/powder room are downstairs. The master bath has a garden tub (the jets are not operational) and separate shower. The three additional bedrooms are upstairs, and share two full baths. All bedrooms have flatscreen TV's. Charcoal grill. Newly Renovated for 2023 with ALL new furniture throughout! Stunning home, perfect place to make beach memories with your family! Effective July 8th 2023- the 2 lots in front of this home were sold. A house is now being built on the middle lot.

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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
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 near the beach. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary. 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
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 50 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Fort Morgan - 50 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sun of a Beach | Your beach home for the Holidays have a pool?

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

Is Sun of a Beach | Your beach home for the Holidays pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sun of a Beach | Your beach home for the Holidays?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sun of a Beach | Your beach home for the Holidays?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Sun of a Beach | Your beach home for the Holidays located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 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

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JH N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our families. The pool was great and the beach was only 150yds from the house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Great stay on Dauphin Island

Sun of a Beach is a great place! Room for everyone, comfortable and spacious. Small pool, great outdoor space. Room for all of us at the dining room table. Great kitchen, very well equipped. Had a great time with the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

tony H.

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

Family vacation

Great house very clean. has everything for the kids and on the beach you would need. Very equipped with everything in the house. Cant say enough good things. Island has charm but not to busy which was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Amazing home with unobstructed beach access

This is a beautiful home. Online pictures do not adequately reflect how nice it really is. In addition to how nice it is, the beach view and access are unobstructed. If you stay in this home you won't need to bring anything except groceries. This kitchen has every piece of cookware and utensil you could ever need. Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Tucker I.

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

Fall Break

The home was perfect !!! We have been visiting dauphin island for years and stayed in several homes old and new . This was by far one of our favorites it was nicely updated and had anything you could possibly need in the kitchen. They had all the sand toys the kids could ask for . The pool is a nice touch and the pool chair’s were great . I couldn’t find anything wrong with this property except there is a house right in front and the ocean view is lacking but it’s a short walk and you have a perfect view . We would most definitely stay here again .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Doug D.

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

Son of a Beach

We had a wonderful time the week of 10/19/2024. The weather was perfect and house location was incredibly close to the beach. Water was a bit cool, but with temps in the low 80's, it was enjoyable. Very few people on the beach all week. Grand kids enjoyed the heated pool. House has plenty of room. We had a couple minors issues when we arrived, but the property manager (DIR) was quick to respond. Only major issue we had was with several major "rotted" spots on the back deck. We were told the deck is going to be replaced in the next 4 weeks. Great time and looking forward to returning to the Island sooner than later!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer V.

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

Great house, great location, and quiet!

Love the house! Everything was great except being blocked walking to the beach. The new house on the Gulf blocked the street walkway (his property). The path everyone was supposed to be taking has never been used. It's hard to walk in. Has a ton of sticky bushes that hurt if you step on them. We had to trespass in order to get to the beach, not get hurt or die of exhaustion. I research the walk before booking because a family member not being able to walk very well due to a stroke 4 years ago, limited movement on his left side and myself being overweight. No one was made aware of this including actual homeowners so I think this issue will be fixed once everyone gets involved and the pathway is worn down. Great house, great location, quiet and had a relaxing week away from work!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dora E.

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

Beautiful House Awesome Pool

The house is big and beautiful. We loved the pool. The view is lacking as there’s a new house being built right in front of it. You have a view of the beach on one side of the house. It had everything you could possibly imagine in the way of kitchen utensils, pots, dishes etc. But it does need a bigger skillet and a k-cup coffee machine. Plush towels and bath mats. It has a gas grill. Even though it was a beautiful house I personally wouldn’t stay there again because the beds are like sleeping on the granite counter top. Expensive high end tempur pedic is my guess but hard as a rock. You can’t fully enjoy a vacation if you don’t sleep well. Mattress Toppers are needed!!! I would rate this house as a five star even with the obstructed view if the beds has toppers on them.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B., Shelbyville, KY

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

Great House!

We had a slight issue with a change in the beds available, but contacted Dauphin Island Real Estate(the property manager), and they provided a solution to the issue! We had a great week and really enjoyed the house and Dauphin Island! I hope to get back for another great week of relaxation!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Dauphin Island Gem

Me and my family stayed on the property in mid August this year. None of us had ever been to the gulf coast and we cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed the trip. The Dauphin Island Real Estate handled the check-in/out process. Everyone was very friendly. Once you book and your vacation nears you download their app so they can update you with reminders, maps, and restaurant and shopping recommendations and things to do. Check in/out was easy and the office is less than a mile from this house. The house itself was very clean and well stocked! We cooked all our meals during the stay and found there to be plenty of kitchen gadgets, pans, pots, and extras. All the cooking appliances worked great and there was a charcoal grill we used often also. We enjoyed the large table for family dinners. You will need to buy or pack in your own paper products, cleaning supplies for laundry and dishwasher, and trash bags once the ones in the house are used. There was an ice maker in the kitchen island that was not working and the one in the fridge was not working either. Within 24 hours the fridge unit was fixed, but can hardly keep up with use if you are filling a cooler for the beach or the deck. The real estate people knew about the broken ice maker in the kitchen island but did not fix or offer to fix while we were present. I recommend using the stand alone ice machine across from the Circle K/ship and shore store. Only $2.50 for 16 lbs. The family room was spacious and full of games, books, places to relax, reading material, and more. There was a TV in every room except the one in the master bedroom was not functional. There are many fans and the house was kept cool by 2 air conditioning units. All bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and had linens and towels. We had plenty of space for our family of 7 to spread out. 4 bathrooms were very nice also. I was pleasantly surprised that the house had a storage area with lots of beach items. We used the chairs, pop up umbrella tent, sand toys, and games. You will need to bring your own boogie boards but they had some flotation items. There were some things that needed repair, Several light bulbs in the house and outside had burnt out. The outdoor shower needed to be repaired as the hose was very old. The shower was functional. There was repair people and a survey crew there for hours a few days which was annoying. I wish the VRBO would have told us so we could leave or ask if it was ok.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam R., Thomaston,Ga

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

Awesome Vaca

The house felt so much like home. The decor matched the beach setting without being too beachy. There was 8 of us and it was plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. I noted a few things that needed attention but it didn't interfere with our positive attitude about the place. We actually felt a little sad to leave this am. We really loved the house and island.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra P.

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

A Wonderful, Picturesque time with my precious family!

The view from the front porch and Easy beach access is wonderful! Remember to have kids wear water socks as the white sand is Super hot until you’re in the water! The kitchen is a great size and table seating is great. I really like opening the main floor blinds everyday and seeing the ocean view as we made breakfast. The beach and surrounding houses were quiet and family friendly. Other places we have stayed, people had Loud Clubbing music blasting from their house or on the beach. None of that, very peaceful. I would really enjoy returning to Dauphin Island and this beautiful beach house! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Crystal E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice home, but needs some maintenance done

The house was more spacious than the pictures looked which was nice. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything you could need. We were disappointed that the ice machine in the island was broken and the one in the fridge just couldn’t keep up. The distance to the beach was so nice but the path to get there had electrical cords and large pieces of concrete sticking out of the sand. We did have a problem with some unwanted insects but the rental company had an exterminator come right over and take care of them. Overall, it was a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Great house!

Great view from the porch. Beach was not crowded and very beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

CHRISTEN H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed to say the least

House had multiple active leaks in the roof. We had to place multiple buckets throughout the house whenever it rained. Several of the windows leaked when it rained also. The toilet paper holders were broken in most of the bathrooms. The GFR outlet in the kitchen was broken, which I’m sure is a fire hazard, and none of the outlets near it worked. Apparently there was a new roof put on recently and there were hundreds of metal roof screws and razors all in the sand around the house. As much as they charge per week, you’d think that someone could afford to do some repairs
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C.

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

10/10 would recommend

Amazing trip! The house was perfect for 8 adults, right on the beach, and close to several local restaurants. 10 out of 10. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chandran K.

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

Fantastic Beachfront House

We decided to take a quiet vacation on Dauphin Island for Memorial Day week. We wanted a place close to the beach and at least three bedrooms. This house exceeded our expectations. The expansive porch had an unrestricted view of the beach and had plenty of seating. This house is set back further than the adjacent properties, but seemed to be much newer and better maintained. We were particularly surprised at the high ceilings on the first floor and the very large master suite. There are two full baths upstairs. We were completely comfortable and felt totally 'at home' all week long. The appliances are up to date and the air conditioning kept us comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, etc. We made all of our meals at home and cooking was never a problem. This house is ideal for a large family. It may be less than ideal for two families because the master suite is so nice, there may be a battle over who gets it! The only 'negative' I can think of is that there are no black out curtains in the master suite, so it gets bright soon after sunrise. But I'm not sure how much of a negative that is since you can get your coffee and sit on the porch to enjoy the morning. The leasing staff was ultra-efficient, possibly the best we've ever encountered. There was clear and consistent email and phone call communication prior to the trip and then courtesy emails at the end of the trip. I'd have no hesitation renting through them again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carmon D.

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

Great Family Getaway

We loved Seas the Day! The management staff were amazing. We had one small issue with water leaking from the refrigerator and it was resolved in a few short hours. The house exceeded our expectations and the kids were entertained inside the house and outside as well. It was our first stay on the island. We highly recommend as a great place to vacation with your family!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Roxanne C.

Roomy house, great for large family

Nice house, comfortable and spacious. Loved Dauphin Island
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Kelli W.

Great house and location

We loved everything about this rental. It is right on the beach. The house is lovely with tons of room. The only negative comment is the House was not very clean. We came upon dirty dishes that were just put into the cabinet. Also kitchen floor was not clean. Swiped a spot with paper towel and came back black. Also during hard rain storms the water came in through the kitchen window frame, the recessed light fixture near back door and dripped from ceiling. Owner evidently is having issues with the roof contractor and the way it was constructed. This was a minor inconvenience for us as the rains passed through pretty quickly and we cleaned up the water. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

Beautiful house on a beautiful island, this was the best vacation we have ever taken.

Everything at the house was wonderful. We had two houses very close together, so it made things perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

Perfect location well suited for 8. Loved it!

This was a wonderful family vacation that did not receive the best March weather. We were able to entertain teenagers with games and tech. Everyone was more than satisfied.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Janet R.

Beautiful house with great ocean views. Very spacious and felt like home.

This house was perfect for two families of 4. Lots of bedrooms and the main floor was awesome. Beautiful views of the ocean, fully set-up kitchen. We felt right at home. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

This house was fantastic! It had a large amount of beach toys and accessories. The house was very nice and well equipped. It was the perfect distance from the beach. The front porch is AMAZING!! We have already booked it for June!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

wayne s., TX and AZ

Great views, comfortable living, peaceful stay!

We met our daughter's family there for a week of family time. Granddaughters loved being able to play in the sand in front of the house. Great rooms for everyone, and logically accommodated for sleeping. Kitchen was well equipped, and loved the ice maker. We will make this an annual trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

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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' Good'Nuff provides 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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