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Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!

Beachfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 21325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, West Beach
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

3rd Flr Middle BR

1 Single Bunk Bed

3rd Flr NE BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr SE BR

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3rd Flr SW BR

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Flr BR

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Dancing Dolphin 2nd Floor Common Bath

Toilet

Dancing Dolphin 3rd Floor Common Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Dancing Dolphin 3rd Floor East Master Bedroom Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Dancing Dolphin 3rd Floor Northwest Bedroom Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Dancing Dolphin Main Floor Master Bedroom Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!

Dancing Dolphin
2193 West Beach Blvd

DANCING DOLPHIN: GORGEOUS. RELAXING. POOL. BEACH. 

UPDATE 2023-06-10. RARE LAST MINUTE opening. I accommodated a guest request due to family issues--had a few of these this summer, sadly--and this popped open JUNE 24-JULY 1. DD books full the SUMMER BEFORE so this is your chance to snag an uber-popular place, and perhaps just find your year after year slice of paradise in the process! And at a discount too! Win-win!

UPDATE 2023-06-02: Yay! New pics from the big reno. Had to wait for a little break in the bookings! ALSO, one random week popped back open for summer 2023. Just opened it. Grab it quick!

UPDATE: 2022-11. Big renovation complete. Brand new virtual tour! When in doubt, the virtual tour IS the latest and greatest pics and layout!

The Dancing Dolphin is a gorgeous home that is located directly on the Gulf! It has 10 foot ceilings with crown molding, is professionally decorated, and has wonderful gulf views from most rooms, including 4 out of 5 bedrooms!

Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge (varies by season and with gas market price, has been $60-85 per night, just inquire, and must be for length of stay (this is based on market pricing for propane gas, and can change at any time, both up and down, until added to a reservation). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a week before check in so we can get it on before you arrive.

Comfortably sleeping 21 with four of the five bedrooms located on the gulf side so you can wake up to the water out your window. The Dancing Dolphin in Gulf Shores also has a large open living/dining/kitchen area, and includes TWO Gulf Front Master Bedrooms, each with its own whirlpool tub and separate shower.

2nd Floor Master: King
3rd Floor SE Master: King
3rd Floor Middle Bunk Room: Triple Bunk, Bunk, QSS
3rd Floor SE BR: 2 Queens and QSS
3rd Floor NE BR: King

Other amenities at the Dancing Dolphin in Gulf Shores include a POOL, televisions, cable, internet, central air, ceiling fans throughout, TWO refrigerators with ice makers, washer & dryer, 2 dishwashers, outside showers and a picnic table.

BONUS FRIDGE AND DISHWASHER
Yep. TWO refrigerators and two dishwashers...  You won't want to ever have just one again! 

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for at least 8 cars. In fact, you could park more cars than you should be driving for a 21 person home! Inquire if you have special vehicle needs. 

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also...  all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well. 

PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Please inquire.

No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!

That’s it! We think you’ll have a great stay in our home. Reach out and let us know how we can help!

SNOWBIRDS! Up to 2/3rds off for off-season stays of 28 days or longer.

We have several other homes, some with elevators, and some really big ones (12 bedrooms!). One as small as a 3BR on the lagoon. Send us a note if you have other needs. Best wishes. Rick

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pls inquire. No house parties.
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.
Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.
Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties.
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

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. The Park at OWA and Shrimpy's Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Waterville USA - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 15 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from West Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jamie lee t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host were great and Checked in often. We booked for next year we were so happy!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley G.

Dancing Dolphin

We had a wonderful time! We enjoyed the pool, beach, game time on the dining tables and were able to cook or order out all of our meals. We are traveling next May, so we are passing on booking for 2026. But we hope to be back and wouldn't consider any other house for our family beach vacation. Thank you for sharing your house with us.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennie C.

We had a great time. The beach is beautiful.

We had a great time. The beach is beautiful.
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley S., Wichita, KS

Relaxing stay

Thank you again for allowing us to stay at the Dancing Dolphin. It was such a relaxing stay and Gulf Shores is such a beautiful beach and fun little beach town ! We can't wait to come back!

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

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

Great Family Vacation spot!

We stayed at the Dancing Dolphin in late April with our family which included 7 adults, a 3-yr old and a 1-yr old. It was the perfect house for us. Everyone had their own spacious bedroom and bathroom, along with a very open and roomy kitchen and great room. Being right on the beach with a covered pool was great! Having 2 full refrigerators and 2 full size ovens was fantastic. The only negatives we had were a couple of bug sightings, a cool pool (even though it was heated to 82 degrees), and the a/c on the main floor didn't circulate well in the bedroom. We will likely rent again for our next family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Dancing Dolphin for New Years

We had a good time and the place is very nice.
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

Amazing time!

We had an amazing time! Thanks again for providing a great house for a memorable family vacation!

6/10 Okay

Marleigh H.

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

Good, but could be better

Great location, but no extras in the house..games, toys, beach towels, toilet paper, paper towels, beach toys.How was dirty when we got there, but property manager quickly responded and sent cleaners back out. Lights in master bedroom didn’t work. Ice making in fridge didn’t work. Beach was beautiful, dolphins in the morning! Great pool! Kitchen is bigger then it looks
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bob S.

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

good family vacation destination

spacious; needs repairs
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly K.

Dancing Dolphin

We had such a great time. We would love to stay at Dancing Dolphin in the future. I hope it works out for us to do so!
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10/10 Excellent

Scott s.

Fantastic Vacation at Dancing Dolphin!

Fantastic vacation. Great location that is close enough to the "action" but also secluded from the same crowds. Beautiful facility. Very nice management team if you need anything. Management communication is excellent! We hope to come back for another vacation at Dancing Dolphin
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10/10 Excellent

Gwen R.

Dancing Dolphin was wonderful

Everything was wonderful and we had the best time at your beach house! The house was was so nice and the location was amazing! We loved being right on the beach, that's something we have not done in a long time. We will definitely keep you in mind for the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Fantastic! Loved the renovation too!

Dancing Dolphin is fantastic! We stayed there last year and the renovation this year was very nice! Your home is perfect and our new favorite vacation getaway. :) We're already planning for next year.

10/10 Excellent

dana v.

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

Our new favorite place! Absolutely wonderful!

Gorgeous and very spacious beach front home! Probably closest to the water of any home we have stayed in. Owners are great too! Perfect location, not too far out but still very private....basically had the beach to ourselves! Pool under the house was a huge plus. Definitely coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Deanna D.

Highly recommend!

Everything was great! We enjoyed the house and the pool very much and the location was perfect for us! We loved being away from the crowds!! It was so peaceful which was a huge plus especially for my husband but all of us really😂 We found it to be clean and well stocked with no issues! I would definitely recommend this home!
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10/10 Excellent

Dren M.

Dancing Dolphin long term fall stay

We very much enjoyed Dancing Dolphin, had everything we needed from a great view and the proximity to beach was awesome. Everything about the house made sense and when a few bulbs stopped working someone from Bama Beach house was there to resolve in literally a matter of minutes. We cooked a lot and the spacious kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. You and your family (I spoke to Terry a couple times during the stay) were wonderful to work with and will definitely be my first stop shop for my fall reservations.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Beautiful home and GREAT service too

We loved it and had a great time beautiful home and great service--the microwave didn't work and it wasn't but a few hours someone showed up with a brand new one and installed it right away. Great service and happy we picked your home for our stay. It was just a little hotter than we expected but had a great time and loved our stay--maybe another year or so we will be back. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

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

Wonderful trip

We stayed here in December 2020, with our 4 and 6 year olds. Even though the weather was a little cold, we had a great time. The house was very large and in good condition. The location was excellent, right on the beach and near some great seafood (takeout for us, since it was covid times). We saw dolphins almost every day from our windows. And the property manager was very helpful and responsive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Amazing Experience!

We had a wonderful time last week. It was our first trip to the area and we loved it. The location and beach were incredible! We swam with all sorts of wildlife including a shark, stingray, manatees (a pod of 5) dolphins and an array of smaller fish! The house was perfect size for our group and the rooms were comfortable and the kids had endless fun in the pool! The house was clean and spacious! The restaurants and shops were nice and fun and the water park was a blast....Overall our trip was incredible and we appreciate you renting the house to us! We had an amazing experience!
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

Dancing Dolphin

Your home was absolutely wonderful. We had such a fantastic trip. Two of the lodge chairs on the third floor balcony were broken probably just from sun exposure. Didn't affect us at all. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. We are looking to rebook next year.[Thanks so much Kris! Glad you had a fantastic time in Dancing Dolphin, and that I could get next year locked down for you all. Have a great rest of 2024!]
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10/10 Excellent

Katy F.

Wonderful time at Dancing Dolphin, and Bama Beach Houses was the best!

Stayed at Dancing Dolphin with my family and grandkids in April. The house is amazing, had everything we needed. Huge eat in kitchen that is very well stocked. Bama Beach Houses' staff is very available and super about everything from first making the reservation, to super easy check in. We have used various agencies over the past 6 yrs to stay in Gulf Shores and BBH is by far the best in customer service. I am so happy we found them and we will be a repeat tenant. Thanks for a wonderful vacation experience. [Thanks Katy! See you on the calendar already for next year too! Really appreciate the warm fuzzies! 😉 Thanks again!]
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10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

A Dancing Dolphin Christmas!

We booked the Dancing Dolphin for our family Christmas. Every year we do a getaway. This was definitely the best place we have stayed so far. The house was spacious and right on the beach. It is definitely well worth the money. Everyone has decided we should get this same place for next year! Everyone was very responsive to any questions we had. Since posting photos of our family Christmas several people have asked how to go about renting this home. Very pleased with everything. Definitely did not want to leave!

8/10 Good

Matt B.

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

Great location and heated pool

Everything about the property was great except for a few things. Heated pool was fantastic and the management company was very responsive. Clean house and good amenities. The mattresses need to be replaced. Almost every person indicated that their mattress was uncomfortable and very dated. They have used mattress pads to try and mask the problem but they do little to help. Replace the mattresses and this place checks all the boxes.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Josh F., Illinois

Large family friendly house

This is a large family friendly house right on the sand. The location is perfect, in a residential area away from all the touristy spots, but still close to restaurants and other activities. With five bedrooms, it is a great option for multiple families. Everyone has their own space. We read with interest the other reviews. It is true that the house shows signs of wear. There are cracked floor tiles, the sliding doors are almost impossible to open, the dryer was broken and it was not very clean. We can imagine that it is hard to maintain a beach house with so much traffic in and out. The management company could do a better job with housekeeping. Our main concerns were the lack of basic amenities that one would expect with a beach rental. There were no beach chairs or umbrellas, no beach toys, no BBQ grill, no bikes, no beach towels. We ended up having to rent everything for an additional cost. Based on how much money we spent for the house, we do think these things could have been provided. The house owners were very responsive; we did not complain about the shortcomings because overall, we had a great time with our family after over a year of lockdown.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed seeing the dolphins swim by each day.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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Instructional designer. Behavior change researcher. Father of 3. Teacher. Soccer coach. Hoosier. I'm interested in why people do the things they do, what we can do to change those things so that folks live happier and healthier lives, and how technology can help. Plus, well, I love Gulf Shores!

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.

I truly love the Dancing Dolphin. Its not our biggest home, but it just feels right. We stayed here long term one year when a hurricane (yuck) took out our primary residence. The feel of the Dancing Dolphin is just like home. Comfortable. Nice. Let me now if you need a bigger place or different options and I can probably help you.

Why they chose this property

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.

What makes this property unique

I truly love the Dancing Dolphin. Its not our biggest home, but it just feels right. We stayed here long term one year when a hurricane (yuck) took out our primary residence. The feel of the Dancing Dolphin is just like home. Comfortable. Nice. Let me now if you need a bigger place or different options and I can probably help you.

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