Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga - Dauphin Island

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14199 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Check out the area

Dauphin Island, AL

Dauphin Island Beaches4 min walk
Dauphin Island Public Beach8 min drive
Isle Dauphine Golf Club12 min drive
Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

1st Gulf View Master Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

2nd Floor North Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2nd Floor West Corner Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

East Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Common Half Bath

1st Floor Master Bath

East Bathroom

North Corner Jack n Jill Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga

Kowabunga is a great Dauphin Island Beach house with many amenities, including a small, private heated dipping pool, a Game Room, roof-top deck and great Gulf Beach location. No wonder it's one of our most popular Dauphin Island beach rentals!

This pet-friendly Gulf-side elevated beach house sits just one house back from the Gulf, and so it has tremendous views! The rooftop crow's nest offers a panoramic view of the island. This home also has a small Game Room, which is great for those times that the weather isn't cooperating! The game room is also the 4th bedroom that has a sleeper sofa and a bunk bed.

This elevated, two-story home has a Master Suite on the first level with a private full bath. There is also a half-bath off the kitchen. The Great Room is large, open, and has a flat-screen TV over the fireplace. The Second Level has three bedrooms, two of which share a ""Jack and Jill"" half bathroom with shower. There is a third, full bathroom on this level, and a Game Room (great for night time, or rainy days). The rooftop has a ""Crow's Nest"" which provides panoramic views of the Island.

This house may be Pet-friendly, with prior written permission.

As with all of our Dauphin Island homes, all linens and towels are provided, WIFI, along with a fully-outfitted kitchen. Everything you need for a great beach vacation is here. Pool is heated October 15 thru April.

Property manager

Dauphin Island Beach Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Pet-friendly

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kiva Dunes Golf Course and CJ's Par 3. 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 - 4 min walk
Dauphin Island Public Beach - 8 min drive
Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 12 min drive
Indian Shell Mound Park - 13 min drive
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 16 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Pirate's Bar & Grill - 13 min drive
Pelican Pub - 12 min drive
Islanders Restaurant & Bar - 10 min drive
Reel Deal BBQ & Seafood - 10 min drive
Island Rainbow - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Dauphin Island Beaches and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Dauphin Island Public Beach. Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

7.6

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6.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Paul L.

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Stay somewhere else!!!

This house is in a nice location but the condition of this home is not represented well at all in the pictures. We read the prior poor reviews of this property before booking and thought it wouldn’t be that bad… we were wrong. We rented this house because it has a heated pool and we have small kids. Needless to say the pool filter doesn’t work they just fill it from a garden hose and let it sit. No chlorine or anything. We had to wash all the bedding before using it. The beds were just made not changed out from the previous guests. There are so many broken tiles and missing grout that we worried about kids cutting their feet. Two of the three doors on the first floor don’t work and have to remain dead bolted so they don’t blow open in the wind. The staircase from the back of the deck down to the beach is actually missing. The landing for the steps is there but the steps are gone. All of the windows are screwed closed which seems extremely dangerous. If there was a fire the upstairs bedrooms would be impossible to get out of without breaking the glass out of the window frame. We talked with Adam from Dauphin Island Beach Rentals. He is very nice and gave us a $350 refund for the pool not working. He has many other beach properties to choose from. We recommend staying at one of his other properties. The pictures of this home are many years old and do not represent the condition of this property

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Kendra L.

6 Dec 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location Home Needs Attention

The location of this home on Dauphin Island is very good. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the beach. The view from the crow's nest is amazing. However, the home is definitely in need of attention and updates. It is overpriced for the condition it is in.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

COURTNEY A.

5 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful views and very spacious

Our family had a great time! Prefect spot on the beach and the pool was amazing! The beds were comfortable and they had plenty of extras for our big family! The game room was a huge added bonus! Only downfalls I would say would be the living room tiles were very cracked and most of the doors to the outside were very difficult to open and shut. Other than those things we had a wonderful stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah T., Fayetteville, TN

8 Oct 2022

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

Lovely beach, house needs some love and attention

We adore DI and this was our first time at this rental but 5th time renting on the island. We love the beach, surf fishing and location. As per prior reviews we would urge the home owners to put just a little TLC into this home. There are hardly any spoons in a home supposed to be for over a dozen people, no hot pads to be able to take things out of the oven safely, and we had to not use one of the doors onto the deck for fear that it's rusty hinges were going to stop supporting the door. There were no clean kitchen towels or was cloths....i had to do a load of laundry (with my own detergent as none is provided) in order to be able to use them. The downstairs AC stopped working but was repaired in 2 days thankfully. Despite all of above, we DID have a lovely time with family. The kids loved the little pool. We love to surf fish and the location is great for that. The sunrise and sunsets on the island were heavenly as always. I would urge DIBR to communicate with the owner about the above concerns noted by myself and prior renters.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022