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The Porches Desoto Landing- Pool, Tennis, Snowbird Heaven!! Porches Galore!

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A two-story house with a balcony and a covered porch, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A wooden deck with a swing chair, overlooking a beach with houses and palm trees.
A wooden deck with a covered area, a tennis court, and a body of water reflecting the surroundings.
A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building in the background.
A gated entrance with a sign reading 'Desoto Landing' and 'Desoto Country Club.'

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Indian Shell Mound Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Indian Shell Mound Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Isle Dauphine Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk room

3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sailboat themed Room

1 Queen Bed

Screen Porch bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroomdownstairs master

Shower only

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub

Upstairs Master

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fort Morgan, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Morgan Beach and Mobile Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Porches Desoto Landing- Pool, Tennis, Snowbird Heaven!! Porches Galore! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Porches Desoto Landing- Pool, Tennis, Snowbird Heaven!! Porches Galore!?

As of 8 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Porches Desoto Landing- Pool, Tennis, Snowbird Heaven!! Porches Galore! on 12 Feb 2027 start from AU$4,019, 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.

Is The Porches Desoto Landing- Pool, Tennis, Snowbird Heaven!! Porches Galore! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Porches Desoto Landing- Pool, Tennis, Snowbird Heaven!! Porches Galore!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Porches Desoto Landing- Pool, Tennis, Snowbird Heaven!! Porches Galore!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Porches Desoto Landing- Pool, Tennis, Snowbird Heaven!! Porches Galore!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Porches Desoto Landing- Pool, Tennis, Snowbird Heaven!! Porches Galore! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council. Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Dauphin Island Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 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. 57 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House! Well stocked and plenty of space for everyone! We enjoyed hanging out on the porches and the neighborhood’s private beach! Would definitely come here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
Love having sweet guests like yall!! Please do come again and thank you for the positive review, much appreciated!! All the best!! Beth
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house close to the beach

Had a great time, nice property with plenty of room for our family of 5.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Perfect guests!! A Pleasure to host you. Please visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay.

The property has so much space for all of us! What a joy to explore from this central location.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual family vacay

Our growing family enjoyed this location! The hime provided opportunities for us to be together or on our own as needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Porches

Owner was very accommodating, lots of things at the house for beach and cooking and playing games .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

There are plenty of games and toys for kids. We also used the beach chairs and umbrella. The kitchen is well stocked with appliances for cooking. The location is close to the pool and boardwalk. We had a view of the water which was very relaxing for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

We had a great stay at the Porches. The Porches had everything we needed so that my family could enjoy our stay. We loved the porches and spent every morning there before we started our day. We had one injury while there and I would caution people on the back stairs as they are steep and should not be used by any one with walking issues or young children. Still could not have enjoyed our stay more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Soo glad you enjoyed your stay!! Sooo sorry the stairs were an issue!! Really hope it wasn’t serious!!! They are a bit steep for sure but have never had any injuries on them, so sorry y’all did!!! ThAnks again! Beth
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

The Porches was an ideal location for our family beach vacation. The house is convenient to everything offered on Dauphin Island. Desoto Landing offers a pool and tennis court for the children when they tire of the beach. The house is well equipped with kitchen appliances and beach equipment. This is a repeat stay at the property. We have never been disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time

We had 3 almost 3 year-olds and an almost 5 year old. This is the perfect property for small ones. Lots of books, riding toys and chairs for them. The walk to the pool and beach is short and having wagons to carry the provided chairs, toys and towels was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love The Porches!

This is the third time we have stayed here with our extended family and we love it! It’s a peaceful neighborhood and beach access is a few steps away. The house has a couple beach wagons to haul your stuff, bikes, a few chairs, toys and a great place for kids to play in the sand under the house. The decks are our favorite part! We spend hours hanging out together playing games, doing puzzles and reading. The beach is beautiful and is where we spend the rest of the time, we hardly go anywhere else! Highly recommend this well stocked house with great gathering areas. Beth is very cordial and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2024
Andrea, thank you for your sweet review!! I have to say y’all are doing it right!!! That is exactly how that house is meant to be enjoyed!! No hustle and bustle just relaxing with family and friends, enjoying the views, laughs and sunsets!!! Love having wonderful families like you there!!! It warms my heart!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house

Wow, what a great house. Beth was extremely accommodating! She had toys for children inside and outside. She had wagons, strollers, umbrellas for the beach, beach chairs, coolers, and the list goes on! The house was clean and in a great location. The gated community gives you a sense of security, which is not needed because everyone is so friendly and nice on the island. The gated community offers a tennis court, pool, bath house, and a dock to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay at Beth’s and have already recommend her house to several friends. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
LOVE sweet guests like y'all!!! Please do visit again!!!!!!!!!! Beth
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

We could not be more pleased with our stay. The house was unbelievably fully stocked from linens, towels, kitchen needs, and most importantly beach accessories! We literally felt as though we were at our own home. There was nothing we needed that wasn't readily available and plentiful . Another HUGE plus is the outdoor areas. Hence the name ..Porches. . there is just as much outdoor seating and relaxing areas as indoor and of course if your going to enjoy the beach you tend to spend more time outdoors. Both inside and out offered areas to gather with your group or if you needed a little alone time or privacy that was also available. The short walk to the beach is also convenient. We were an older group but kept finding ourselves marveling over the kid friendly atmosphere and wishing we had seen this place when ours were smaller. Overall we had a great experience and appreciated the accuracy in description.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review!!! It makes my heart happy!!! Thank you also for taking such great care of the house!! I love having guests like you who appreciate all the little details!!! Please visit again!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Neighborhood

My family travels to DI twice a year. This was our first time staying in Desoto Landing. The house was easy to find and check-in was a breeze. We had a few minor issues, but the host was responsive to messages and apologetic. The neighborhood is quiet and very safe. I was comfortable with even the younger kids walking the beach, neighborhood, etc. The community areas were clean and easily accessible. The pool was never crowded, even during spring break. My only complaint is the bathroom situation. If you have 9+ people in the house, this will be an issue. There is only one bathroom that is not en suite so you could potentially have 6 or more people sharing that. And it is very small. Also anyone that sleeps upstairs (that is not in the master) has to come downstairs to use the restroom at night. Keep this in mind with children and those with limited mobility. Seating in the living room is limited to a couch, loveseat, and children’s seating. We brought chairs from the master bedroom to accommodate our group. Pretty much everything that you need in the kitchen is provided. There is a gas grill under the house as well. We cooked nearly all of our meals there. Be aware…There are a lot of rules. The welcome packet was more involved than any other place that I have ever stayed, but we had no issues complying with expectations. I was overall quite happy with the house and would definitely consider booking this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at The Porches. We take a few beach trips each year and usually bring our preferred gear, but it definitely wasn't necessary this time. This beach house is stocked with just about everything you could need. There were ample supplies of towels, beach towels, beach gear, dining essentials, cookware, and more.The entertaining space beneath the house is perfect for families with small children, and there is plenty of room for everyone to spread out and relax. The walk to the beach was a bit longer than I expected, especially with young children, but it was ultimately very manageable and well worth it.Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Family Vacation Home

Spacious home for large family gatherings. Wrap around porches on both levels provide relaxed seating options. Owner provides plenty of indoor games/movies/reading material as well as outdoor beach gear, children’s toys, and tennis equipment. Dauphin Island provides a more laid-back, quiet, and less crowded beach experience than more popular beaches nearby. Community pool and tennis court nice options.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Beach House!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to booking again in the future! Thanks for everything! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than expected

For 11 of last 15 years we’ve stayed directly on the west end beach. So here you cannot listen to the waves or walk out the back door onto the beach, BUT we were pleasantly surprised. The house is in wonderful condition, Beth is quick to respond to inquiries or needs, and the a/c held up well in this heat. The beach is a leisurely 5 minute walk. The swimming pool is nice and a good alternative/ addition. Not a lot of cabinet space for your groceries, but you’ll adjust. Plenty of beach chairs, kid toys, and a couple of wagons to use. Plenty of towels and linens as well. No, we weren’t directly on the beach, but we weren’t dragging sand with us inside either. Several porches for which you’ll find different purposes like rocking or swinging or reading. Overall, a fun time in a good community. Thank you Beth!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Porches on Dauphin Island

Beth was an excellent hostess and communicated with us very well. She was available to us via phone and text during our week stay. The house is very well equipped with beach supplies and kitchen supplies. We enjoyed "The Porches" and Dauphin Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memories made

It was our first time on Dauphin Island and we loved the peace and tranquility. The neighborhood was wonderful and met other nice families that our boys enjoyed playing with. We loved our experience at this property and will definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Getaway

The Porches was a delightful house! It is in a quiet neighborhood, perfect for walks and bike rides. It is a couple houses down from the tennis court/pool/beach access - VERY doable for even young kiddos. Beth provides lots of wagons/carts so getting all of your things to and from is super easy. The house is older but clean and well kept. It felt like staying in a home were we could all be comfortable and not feel like the kids (9, 6, 3) were going to break everything. Everything is very well stocked, especially the kitchen and playroom. You can tell Beth takes great pride in her home! As our first experience with Dauphin Island, it couldn't have been better! We would love to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house

What a great rental! Everything you need for your stay. Owner responded quickly to all my questions about her house as well about the island. Definitely we will be back! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

October 2021 Visit

We enjoyed our stay. Love the location and beach. Beth was very responsive every time I reached out to her She did all she could to make our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just as described

We enjoyed The Porches. Communication with owner was quick and meaningful. The kids in the group enjoyed the toys and sandbox. Beach and pool was nice and close. The wagons were an added appreciated convenience. We will be back to Dauphin Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Dauphin Island Location

Perfect house for large families
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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