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Bayfront home with wraparound deck & great water views - dog-friendly

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Living area
Property grounds
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Bayfront home with wraparound deck & great water views - dog-friendly

Summary:

Set Sail



The Space:

Have your own beach on the bay, great views, and access to the Mississippi Sound at Set Sail! This bayfront home offers lovely rooms with sliding glass doors that open to the wraparound deck.



Step into Set Sail with its high ceilings, open floor plan, and tons of windows drenching the house with the Island's natural light! Admire incredible views of the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and the gentle waters of the Mississippi Sound (Bay) to the north. The great room offers two separate living areas with the kitchen and dining area in the middle. On the Gulf side, gather around the comfy sitting area and fireplace. On the Sound (Bay) side, you'll find ample sofas, board games, and a Vizio Smart TV with DirecTV, a DVD player, and a stereo. The functional kitchen offers plenty of prep area for the cook, a side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with an icemaker and water dispenser, a dishwasher, a microwave, a range/oven, a coffee maker and all dishes, glasses, pots/pans, and silverware.



Four bedrooms flank the home. On the southeast, the Gulf-side bedroom offers a set of bunk beds and a sleeper sofa, with a DVD player/monitor for movie watching - perfect for the kids. The northeast Sound-side bedroom is furnished with a king bed and extra seating. The other two west-side bedrooms are also furnished with king beds and DirecTV. Between the bedrooms, guests will find bathrooms with separate single vanities. One of these bathrooms has a bathtub, and both have a shower. In addition, there is a guest half-bathroom with a toilet and vanity. Each of the four bedrooms has its own French doors that open on to the wraparound deck. You also have a utility closet with the washer/dryer, vacuum, broom, and iron/ironing board.



Enjoy the covered wraparound deck with views from every angle. There is a boardwalk to your own private, shade pavilion with hammocks and a picnic table. You can fish and swim right there in your own 'backyard.' Underneath Set Sail, you will find an additional outdoor living area with a shower, conversation seating area, gas grill, an additional picnic table, and a romantic swing overlooking the Sound (Bay) waters.



Linens and bath towels are provided, but you will need to bring your own beach towels. HVAC with ceiling fans are inside and out. Set Sail is graciously stocked with books, games, DVD movies, and music CDs. Parking for four cars is available under the house.



If you want to bring your four-legged family members along, Set Sail is a dog-friendly property. All pets must be reported at the time your reservation is made. The Town of Dauphin Island leash law requires dogs to be on leash and properly secured when outdoors and also requires that dog waste in rental property yards, beaches, and public areas be picked up and properly disposed of.



Things to know:

Free WiFi

Dogs are welcome (and are required to be on-leash when outdoors)

Please be aware that there is no Gulf beach access across the street

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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

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 waterfront. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mobile Bay and Fort Morgan Beach. 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
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park - 52 min drive - 80.7 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 53 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Fort Morgan - 57 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayfront home with wraparound deck & great water views - dog-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bayfront home with wraparound deck & great water views - dog-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayfront home with wraparound deck & great water views - dog-friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayfront home with wraparound deck & great water views - dog-friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Dauphin Island Beaches and within 3 miles (5 km) of Dauphin Island Public Beach and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This comfortable home gave us a great relaxing vacation for two families who came together. We had plenty of space and we’re able to relax and cook together and enjoy a beautiful home right on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Set Sail fit our family perfectly! We
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

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

We love the pavilion that was right on the ocean !!!!

We had a great time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

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

Sister / Cousin Getaway

Property made the trip very enjoyable. Only thing needed was to be able to stay a few more days.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney E.

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

Great house!

Great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Wonderful

The beach house was great, the location of the gulf in front of house, and the bay in the back of house was very relaxing. We would definitely stay again at Set Sail!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frankie B.

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

Enjoyed!

We greatly enjoyed the gazebo & hammocks! It was super to not have to worry with tent or umbrellas. Beach area was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun F.

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

Great House!

We really enjoyed our stay and the area, you also get a couple parking passes to park and enjoy the ocean side beaches on a few roads. House was perfect and as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lan N.

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

Beautiful house

Beautiful, spacious, clean house. Loved the gazebo in the back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Thank you! Great beach vacation!

We had a great stay! House was perfect for two families with everything you could need. Beach was beautiful and we saw dolphins just feet from shore every day! Couldn’t have asked for anything better. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Great vacation

The house is wonderful. Enjoyed the views on the bay side. Beautiful sunsets every day. The house is well equipped and an easy location to get to. Enjoyed several local restaurants. Definitely want to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Beach Home Vacation

Great house to stay in! We have 7 adults and 1 baby and with the toys and Gazebo near water it was perfect! There were a lot more amenities than we expected. The place had a great open floorplan for entertaining at night when we were not on the beach. We had a wonderful time and plan on coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

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

Set sail is awesome

This is an amazing property. We had plenty of room for everyone. There are kayaks and boogie boards on the property for your personal use. Everything was fantastic! We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

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

Great house

Great house with good location. Everything as listed. Especially loved the gazebo and boardwalk. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven J.

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

Beach paradise!

The home was better than expected and fit our family of nine easily. We found everything we needed, from games to play to hammocks at the gazebo on the shore! The community is very friendly with many family oriented activities all over the island. If you need a family vacation, look no further...we will be returning for years to come!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Bea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

I've already done this review on Vacasa.

I've already done this on Vacasa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Off season weekend getaway

We had a wonderful time at Set Sail for a long weekend getaway with friends. The house set up perfectly for 3 couples and a handful of kids. We enjoyed the bayside beach and all the island has to offer from walking the trails at the Audubon bird sanctuary, aquarium, Sunday brunch at Pirates, bushwackers on the beach, etc. etc. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya H.

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

A vacation of tranquility and peace

My family and I enjoyed our entire time on this trip. The house was in the most perfect location surrounded by a heaven of ambiance. We enjoyed the Sandy beach and all the house’s amenities. We did not have to leave the house for anything. We will be planning another trip soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn H.

Family Road Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had family between 4-76 yr old and 1 was wonderful time for all!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine P.

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

Awesome

My wedding was beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Hurricane Sally

We loved the property and our stay up until Hurricane Sally forced our evacuation. Property management was more than helpful in keeping us informed and helping us with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Debora T.

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

Our Stay At Set On Daulphin Ialand

Everything was smooth sailing. I loved paying on line and getting the door lock combination. We enjoyed the beach gazebo so much. There was plenty of towels, pillows and throws to cover with.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

3rd times a charm

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our third visit to Set Sail. Had a great time. House is perfect for the kids and grandkids.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Exactly What We Were Hoping For

Set Sail was exactly what we were hoping for! The location was ideal for us - quiet but “just down the street” from anything we needed. We especially loved using the kayaks, the gazebo hammocks, and just enjoying the views from the wrap-around deck. (FYI - there are latching gates on both staircases for those who may have little ones or pets.) The kids are all asking when we can come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

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

Sun kissed Bliss

The home was spotless and had a very well stocked kitchen. I always travel with pots and pans that I use and it was unnecessary here. The wooden run to the gazebo made it very convenient for transporting ice chests, beach items, etc.. The beach was perfect, nearly private. My family will return to this home in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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