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Tan Lanes! Cozy, affordable and direct access to the beach.

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Living area
Exterior
Beach
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Indian Shell Mound Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle Dauphine Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Tan Lanes! Cozy, affordable and direct access to the beach.

Summary:

Tan Lines



The Space:

Spend a week or more at Tan Lines and you’ll achieve family memories that you’ll remember forever. Life at its best!



Tan Lines offers a lot! Tan Lines has direct access to the perfect beach, perfect for relaxing and building sand castles. Tan Lines is within a gated community, the best benefit is the beach is limited access, unlike most beaches that get crowded.



The beautiful views last all day long. The cozy house is fully equipped for cooking, bath essentials, very relaxing, easy driveway parking & lots of family games!



Taking your family to Dauphin Island, AL means there’s history to explore, birds to see, easy access to plenty of unique restaurants, 18 hole golf course, fishing spots, fishing charters, boat slips, boat storage, and more family fun activities on the island.

Only 35 minutes to Mobile, AL where’s there’s even more to explore and enjoy.



Things to Know

Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.

Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.

All guests shall abide by the good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.

No Boats, RV, Campers or trailers of any type are allow on property

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5126529vb
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 first aid kit

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park, while Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tan Lanes! Cozy, affordable and direct access to the beach. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Tan Lanes! Cozy, affordable and direct access to the beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tan Lanes! Cozy, affordable and direct access to the beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tan Lanes! Cozy, affordable and direct access to the beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tan Lanes! Cozy, affordable and direct access to the beach. located?

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Our favorite stay

We’ve stayed at Desoto Landing several years now but this was by far our favorite loved having beach access right from the porch. The shuffle board was a bit hit for us. Will definitely be booking here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Great location

Great location, house nice and clean. Cookware needs to be updated, besides that house was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith A.

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

Family Vacation

Ocean View! Absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Wonderful Stay

My wife and I stayed at Tan Lines primarily for bird watching and beach walking. Birding was nearby and excellent. Beach walking was also excellent. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy A.

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

Family Vacation

House is great, everything we needed was supplied for all 8 of us. Lots of beach toys, chairs for taking to beach. Nice community & great private beach area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Summer at Tan Lines

All in all great vacation spot. Excellent beach access and location. Having a pool was a hit with the kids. There could be a few upgrades to the property like outdoor chair cushions but otherwise perfect for an active family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennyliz H.

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

Great Family vacation!!!

We fell in love with Dauphin Island!!! Had an amazing time with my husband and teens... there is so much to do outdoors!!! Perfect gate away during this time....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle L.

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

Spectacular with extraordinary view

Was one of the most relaxing vacations in ages. Nice home, kitchen very well equipped with everything we needed. Comfortable and open with spectacular views of the Gulf. Nice gated community. Needs updates to furnishings, master bed needs an upgrade, mattress vet hard. Loved the home and didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

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

Tan Lines

Our stay at the house called Tan Lines was great. It was exactly what we needed and more. The cabinets were well stocked with essential items for any meal. We had wonderful full view of the gulf from the back deck. Cleaning up from all the salt and sand was a breeze with the outdoor shower and hoses both down stairs and on the upper deck. The furniture was worn and dated but comfortable. Plenty of seats and beds for everyone. We would love to go back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

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

Great family vacation

Overall we really enjoyed our stay here. Like other reviews mention more towels and wash cloths would have been helpful as we had 4 couples staying. There were plenty of beach toys for the kids and only a few beach chairs. The beach was very nice and more secluded as this is a gated community. There is a nice 1/2 mile of beach with no houses on this stretch so it was like we had the beach to ourselves!! Downside would be bathrooms. There is one in the master and the other 3 bedrooms have to share one bathroom. However we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jerry Bob B.

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

Great house& beach. Forget Dauphin Island.

As advertised. House, beach deck, Audubon , Ft Gaines, Skinners Seafood all good. Captain Snappers, and Islanders were horrible and we walked out of both. Locals are scruffy and angry. Too bad. We were there in 1970’s and 10 years ago. All done with Dauphin Island. .
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheree G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Tan lines

Carpets stained b previous pets - not mine. Mouse/rat in house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We apologize if you felt the home was not on par with our cleanliness standards and for any issues you encountered during your stay. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service, and we will follow up with the appropriate parties to ensure our service standards are fully met. We also appreciate our guests' preferences as a means to improve and we have forwarded your comments along to our property management to consider and rectify the issues. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy k.

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

Peaceful and private

If you are looking for a peaceful place to stay, this is your house. (Minus the workmen on both sides of us, but we know that could not be helped.) Yes, it needs to be updated, but it was spacious, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the view was just lovely out the living room to the sand and trees to the Gulf. We loved hearing the wind in the palms, watching the pelicans dive, and having a nice deck with some shade. If you want privacy and don’t mind a house that’s a little outdated, this is a gem. Great shower pressure in the master bath, ice maker on door of fridge, great blender, great grill…great ingredients for a Dream vacation! The natural beauty and privacy in a quiet neighborhood were the best part for us. Loved it; would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna L.

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

Fantastic place

It was a great place to stay. Very clean. It has been updated since the pictures were taken. There are screens in every room. Dishwasher in the kitchen island. Cushions on outdoor furniture. 4 beach chairs and plenty of beach toys etc. Sometimes pictures can be deceiving but in this case the house is definitely as close to the beach as it looks if not even closer. Outside shower worked great. Every kitchen item you could possibly need, there’s even a blender, crockpot, stick blender, etc. really good ice maker in laundry room. Vacuum and broom which is so nice to clean up sand etc throughout our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Charlotte M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location but house isn't well maintained. Property manager, Vacasa, was not easy to work with.

This is a great location but the house was not cleaned as well as I would have expected and the amenities are outdated and need some upgrading. Working with Vacasa was very difficult as they take anywhere from 24-72 hours to respond to requests and do not return phone calls. I did get a speedy response when we wanted to add an additional night, but not for our other requests.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Hi, Charlotte! Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear that the home was in this condition upon your arrival - please know that this is not the regular standard for our properties. We have implemented a Premium Clean program so we can continue to strive to provide our guests with fulfilling experiences; We apologize for any missteps, as it is never our intention to disappoint. We encourage guests to call our 24 hour Guest Service line to alert us with the issues with cleanliness while in the home so that we can promptly rectify the situation. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leslie S.

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

Had a great time once we could get in the house.

We get there at 4pm to check in and the lock box is open with no key. Called multiple numbers for Vacasa and everyone we reached was on the west coast. They were having a hard time trying to reach someone local too. Finally, at 6:15pm a woman showed up with the key and tried to pass blame on us. Next time own up that you made a mistake. Once we were in the house everything went great and everyone had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe A.

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

Wonderful

You couldn’t ask for a better location! Right on the beach in a beautiful home! The sounds of the waves and the frog singing all night long are memories that I will cherish forever. My children’s laughter and my wife’s happiness while were eating seafood yards from the water. Things weren’t 100% but you can’t expect 100% because the beauty of it all just outweighed anything that was negative. I’d like to write more but I can’t because if I do my allergies will will cause my eyes to water. My only advice would be to plan your meals in advance and stock up the best that you can so that you can spend more time on the beach and less time trying to buy groceries. If we came back 1000 times to dolphin Island I would want to stay in this house 1000 times more. One more bit of advice, take lots of pictures!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jason H.

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

Location, rear deck and sunsets were amazing+. BUT....

House was in a great location! Enjoyed the view, sunset, and stars from the rear deck. Great access to the pool and ocean. Not too bad of a walk, but... The house is older and not well maintained. Carpet and handrails going into the living area dirty! Kitchen was slightly wiped down, but the stove had food burned onto it. Dirty supplies in the kitchen. Master bedroom bedding full of dog hair and long brown hairs (Could not use it...). Sand and dog hair in the floors and baseboards. Swing outside broken. We requested they bring us clean sheets and they were left outside in 2 bags on the drive by the door (no notice they were left). Finally, feces on the master bath door frame. (Pocket door to water closet missing) Loved the house, but be prepared to spend >3 hours cleaning the area you intend to live in. From what I see this is not an isolated event... (People I spoke with were polite and responsive to calls) (We were refunded the cleaning fee, full disclosure) It is a shame. 5-10 years ago this house was a gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2023
Hi, Jason, thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We sincerely apologize for the cleanliness concerns you encountered during your stay with us. We sincerely apologize for any disconnect in the care you received when communicating with our team and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We welcome your feedback as a means to improve and will be sure to follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience. We hope the refund you did receive helped to compensate for some of the issues. We look forward to hosting you for a great stay in the future.

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