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Gulf Beachside 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Pet Friendly, Adorable!

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Floor 1, East Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Floor 1, West Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Floor 1, Full Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Gulf Beachside 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Pet Friendly, Adorable!

Adorable beachside cottage - "A Pelican's Retreat" is the perfect location for your family to nest while enjoying beautiful Dauphin Island! You'll love the convenience of the beachside location, (quick, less than 5 minute walk to the beach along the paved walking trail to neighboring Raphael Semmes street), comfortable accommodations and all that A Pelican's Retreat has to offer.

Perfect for couples and small families, A Pelican's Retreat comfortably sleeps 6 (4 adults maximum). The master bedroom is equipped with a Queen bed and the guest bedroom has a fantastic bunk bed with a Double on the top and a Double on bottom. The full bathroom is conveniently located off the hallway between both bedrooms and adjacent to the living area.

Enjoy preparing meals together in the cozy, well-equipped kitchen. Meal prep is a breeze in this full kitchen equipped with a microwave, dishwasher, toaster, blender and coffeemaker plus all your dishware and cookware. A stackable washer/dryer is also provided for your convenience and comfort.

High speed Xfinity Wi-Fi is available so you can surf the web after surfing the Gulf, download the perfect beach book, use your personal smart phones and tablets with ease or stream your favorite shows on the living area Smart TV with Roku. Curl up on the sofa, login to your favorite streaming apps with Roku and keep up with your favorite shows after a day of sun and fun.

A Pelican's Retreat is also Pet Friendly! Save the hassle of lining up a pet sitter or the expense of boarding and bring your family dog to the beach! Up to 2 dogs are allowed for a low $50 per dog pet fee. (Pet owners are required to abide by the Town of Dauphin Island's Good Neighbor Pet Policy. Pets must be on leash when outdoors, pet owners must pick up after pets, pets should be on their best behavior and not loud or aggressive. Pets are not allowed past the western terminus of Bienville Blvd where bird nesting habitat is protected).

Retreat from your everyday routine and replace time at your desk with time in the surf. Retreat from your morning commute to enjoy a morning stroll on the beach. Retreat from the hectic day to day pace and relax as you watch the sun sink below the horizon instead. Book your get away today and A Pelican's Retreat will soon be your favorite retreat!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:30 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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 3961975vb
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

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is by the sea. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mobile Bay and Fort Morgan Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park - 50 min drive - 79.3 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 50 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Fort Morgan - 54 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf Beachside 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Pet Friendly, Adorable! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gulf Beachside 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Pet Friendly, Adorable!?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf Beachside 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Pet Friendly, Adorable! on 26 July 2026 start from AU$225, 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.

How much is parking at Gulf Beachside 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Pet Friendly, Adorable!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Beachside 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Pet Friendly, Adorable!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Beachside 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Pet Friendly, Adorable!?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Gulf Beachside 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Pet Friendly, Adorable! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Public Beach. Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council and West End Beach are also within 3 miles (5 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 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house & so glad dog could be there too! Wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you and your dog enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back soon. Have a wonderful day!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara R.

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

Close to beach

It was fun. We had to walk a street over to the beach which wasn't bad at all! It was a fun time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
Thank you for your positive review. We're glad to hear you had an enjoyable time and found the short walk to the beach manageable. Your feedback helps us continue improving the experience for our guests. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M.

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

Peaceful

Peaceful and quiet. Close to ocean. Adequate dishes/etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

Wonderful Stay!

This was our first trip to Dauphin Island and the beach house was wonderful. Plenty of room, air conditioner worked great, great water pressure in the shower, and the beach was a very short walk. Check in was great and the welcome binder in the house was extremely informative. No problems at all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy/Randy C.

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

Quick trip

My husband was going away on business trip. So I decided that my fur baby and I would make a trip to Daulphin Island. This is in an area we wanted to check out to see if we would be interested in future trips there. It was a very nice area, and we enjoyed our trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Good location, older house

First the good - the location is nice, it's a short walk to the beach despite the beach access being closed on the road this house is located on, you have to walk over a street, which isn't too bad. You're 1/2 mile from town, and 1/2 mile from West End Beach Park. The place is reasonably large, wirh a large wrap around deck, some views of the ocean, you can hear it. The condo is well stocked with cookong and cleaning utensils, but no salt and pepper, etc. The shower outsife under the house is great to use after the beach. That being said, the house is old, so there are places where Florida's state birds can get in, although it appears they're keeping it well treated for that. There are weeds growing around the house have small burrs that will stick to your pants, socks and dogs coat. It would be much nicer if they maintained the yard around the house a bit. The beds also need work, the queen seems small and very soft and has no headboard, but the the metal bunk bed in the other room is just plain bad. The top bunk squeaks very loudly when the person occupying it moves even a light bit, and for us, that was just a small child. The bottom bunk is so close to the floor you'll be worried about what can crawl up on you. The two couches in the living room did not fold out, so i dont see any way 6 adults could sleep in here. For a family of 4 with very small children, it's doable. With upgraded to the beds, this place would be a lot more comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

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