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Rolling Tide | the best gift is the beach! great prices

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A beachfront house with multiple decks, a staircase, and a view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and bar stools.
A beachfront house with a wooden deck and stairs leading to the main building.
A spacious living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a ceiling fan, a grey sofa set, a patterned rug, and two floor lamps.
An aerial view of a coastal area with beach houses, a road, and the ocean.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Dauphin Island Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Washer/dryer

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Primary

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Primary

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • West End Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 57 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rolling Tide | the best gift is the beach! great prices pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rolling Tide | the best gift is the beach! great prices?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rolling Tide | the best gift is the beach! great prices?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rolling Tide | the best gift is the beach! great prices?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rolling Tide | the best gift is the beach! great prices located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break

This is perfect for a family. Each bedroom having a bathroom with 2 teenagers was a lifesaver. First ever beach trip for the kids. Had a blast! House sits the perfect distance from the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun

We had a wonderful family time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break 2023

It was beautiful! The house was immaculate and the entire area is dog friendly! The beach was private which was amazing! It really is a beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
So glad you and your pups had a blast! We enjoyed having you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rolling Tide

Very family friendly house. Short walk to the gulf. Nice beach area. No problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

This is not a owner rental

VRBO lists this as an owner rented property. They are actually using/relisting a property management listing I was charged a large fee by VRBO for a property I could have gotten from the agent They also double charged me double for insurance
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We chose this home expecting a comfortable, clean, and safe place for our family vacation, but unfortunately, the condition of the property fell well below our expectations.We expected the rental home itself to provide a comfortable place to spend our time. Instead, we encountered numerous issues that significantly impacted our stay.The home was advertised to accommodate ten guests, yet the common living area had seating for only about eight people (two couches and two chairs). It made it difficult for our entire family to gather together comfortably.The deck presented several serious safety hazards, including numerous loose boards, damaged railing sections, and nails protruding from the decking. These conditions were especially concerning with multiple adults and children using the outdoor space.The vinyl blinds had long, accessible cords that created a strangulation hazard for young children. Given that vacation rentals often host families, this is another safety concern that should be addressed.The lower deck furniture was also in poor condition. The table was heavily rusted, and the chairs were unusable because the seats had deteriorated and were no longer intact. This further limited our ability to use and enjoy the outdoor space.There were not enough bath towels provided for a home that accommodates ten guests.The kitchen sink leaked and backed up frequently, the overall cleanliness of the home was very disappointing, kitchen not adequately stocked for 10
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Rolling Tide, Dauphin Island 7/2024

Rolling Tide was 20% off due to the myriad dead roaches (better than alive), the head of a rusty nail that was found on the deck, and that two of the three lounge chairs on the deck were broken. Another frustrating point was the sheets that slid off the bed due to being too small and on a hot, slippery mattress cover. Other frustrations include no extra blankets or throws, the freezer makes very little ice, and the dishwasher rack in the bottom is broken, the tv in living room doesn’t work. I rated Rolling Tide 3 stars because it is an air conditioned home on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving 2022

We absolutely adored Rolling Tide! The house is so spacious, beautifully decorated, room for all ten family members. The kitchen so well equipped with everything you need. So close to the beach right about the back door. Our furbabies enjjoed the beach also. Will definitely stay again, if AVAILABLE.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The family really enjoyed this beach house!

We rented this beach house for the week celebrating my mother and father in law’s 50th wedding anniversary. It was everything we had hoped for and the pics were exactly as shown online. We were very impressed and would definitely stay there again! The family really enjoyed themselves!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PERFECT

We had great views, quiet area, and everything we needed. The layout of the home is the best I’ve stayed at. I hope to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Beach House

Great layout, each bedroom has their own bathrooms. Everything was very clean and stocked. Our family had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spring Break 2022

Location definitely takes you away from busy spring break areas. Mostly families in surrounding houses, no issues at night with neighbors getting rowdy. House is very close to the beach. Kids and adults had a great time looking for shells. Public beaches were mostly empty and made for beautiful pictures. House had the potential to be great. Great room and kitchen were a great space for everyone to be together. Tile floor was great and would have been easy to keep clean if the vacuum actually worked, leaving you to have to use a broom and dust pan. Kitchen lacked the basic essentials. Make sure to bring everything they tell you to bring. Some basic supplies would have been nice. Windex, tin foil, Tupperware, salt and pepper. It may be time to upgrade the pans. The green pans left a cooked on mess. Lots of time spent soaking those after trying to make an omelet. Sheets were paper tin, pillows were stained, towels were old and most of them stained. Blankets would have been appreciated for the beds as the quilts were pretty lightweight. Master shower was cracked and a repairman showed up to fix with 30minutes notice. He was super cordial and apologetic but not necessarily something you want to have to deal with on vacation. Still an unfixed crack in that same shower. Drink refrigerator not working. Outside, Lots of sand, so be ready. Hose was available off back deck but no spray gun with it. Deck table was nice, chairs were rusty and kind of gross. Lounge chairs made for a great place to lounge without the sand. Some popped rusty nails noticed on the deck stairs. Bring chairs and beach towels and beach toys as these are not supplied. Overall, we had a great time and this place could be a five star house with some attention to detail.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views

We loved the layout of the house. We were so close to the gulf. We watched dolphins from the deck. The island is very quaint. The restaurants were very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Christmas 2021

Nice beachfront home. Needed a better job of maintaining small things. Multiple light bulbs burnt out, crack in one of the shower enclosures that ended up leaking water to the underside of the house, wine cooler did not work. Could use extra blankets, weather was chilly the first few days. Install a dog gate at the bottom of the deck . Overall, nice house in a nice location.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for the feedback! We have replaced the wine cooler with a beverage fridge!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Blue

We had a great week! The house was beautiful (loved the color scheme) and spacious. We loved being so close to the water!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beachfront

After Ida, the beach was pretty much washed away….thus much closer & we would have been in the water at high tide. Property managers very helpful & accommodating. The home was just perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The deck gives you a beautiful view of the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing vacation

Dauphin Island is a dream. The house is gorgeous and the views from the front & back are perfect. We loved our Spring Break week at Rolling Tides. We enjoyed daily beach time and the relaxing atmosphere of the island. We made lots of great memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rolling Tide

Big, spacious property with 4BR/4BA located on the beach. Very clean and decorated well. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving week! We loved the large rooms, the four bathrooms, and the well appointed kitchen. Can’t wait to stay again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Home

The layout of this home would be great for larger groups, but it was ideal just for the two of us as well. It was very comfortable. Our only minor complaint was that it had not been thoroughly cleaned before our stay. There was still sand on the floor in many places and bathmats had not been replaced in the bathrooms. We found them in the dryer. It wasn't bad enough to complain about and we chalked it up to a busy weekend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
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