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Shangri-LA | Swap your sleigh for a beach chair. Open xmas

Beachfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Relax in this airy, oceanfront living room featuring vaulted ceilings, plush seating, and direct access to the beachside deck. Perfect for family gatherings and sunset views over Dauphin Island's shoreline.
Take a dip in your own private pool while watching the waves roll in. The spacious deck offers stunning ocean views, sunshine all day, and unforgettable sunsets over Dauphin Island's beaches.
Cook in style in this fully equipped, open-concept kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a large breakfast island. Ideal for family meals and entertaining with Gulf breezes nearby.
Wake up to the sound of the waves in this serene beachfront bedroom with direct access to the deck. Enjoy soft coastal décor, premium bedding, and endless views of Dauphin Island's turquoise waters.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Shangri-LA | Swap your sleigh for a beach chair. Open xmas

The beautiful gourmet kitchen has spacious granite counters with a granite island, stainless steel appliances, exceptional cabinet space, and a walk in pantry. Between the kitchen and the great room there is a wet bar with a beverage fridge. The two master suites face the Gulf with 9ft wide sliding doors, each master has a private bath, with a soaker tub, and separate walk in tiled showers, and beautiful granite counters. Both master suites offer king beds. The third bedroom has two queen beds and a private bath (shower/tub combo), the fourth bedroom has a king bed, and a bath (shower tub/combo) which does offer access in the hall as well. The flooring throughout the home is ceramic tile with a wood look. The home also has a separate laundry room. The decks facing the gulf are awesome and are only steps away from the water. Pets allowed. $100 per dog! Heated Pool. $105 pool heating fee.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

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 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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mobile Bay and Indian Shell Mound Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • West End Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 13 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 17 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shangri-LA | Swap your sleigh for a beach chair. Open xmas pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Shangri-LA | Swap your sleigh for a beach chair. Open xmas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shangri-LA | Swap your sleigh for a beach chair. Open xmas?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shangri-LA | Swap your sleigh for a beach chair. Open xmas located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pat M., Fort Worth

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

Beautiful Updated Property

Great property overall...However some maintenance issues. The luggage elevator was not working. Very difficult for 75 year olds to drag luggage up 21 steps and down again upon departure. The heater in the pool was not working as well as the AC was not cooling. The water pressure was also low.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a relaxing beach vacation with our family. The kids loved the pool and the beach was beautiful and not crowded. Small hiccup at check in, but it was quickly remedied with a phone call. Well stocked kitchen-there is a crock pot. (My mom wanted me to add that). Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

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

Relaxing family vacation

Such a beautiful spot. Right on the gulf. Relaxing with our daughters and their fiancées. House is set up for perfectly for a group. We will be back next year
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Perfect Getaway

This was our 2nd time staying at this beach house and we have already booked for next year. We love the peacefulness and beauty of island. This house is perfect and feels like home and we get to bring both our dogs which makes it the perfect vacation. The house was spacious and clean and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the deck and pool, this is where we spent most of our time. Can’t wait to go back next year! Mark C
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Great week on Dauphin Island

Lovely houses and beach. No crowds. We had a great family time together.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Lovely house

This is a wonderful house for a small or big group. Very clean and comfortable with a great deck and pool. We had a wonderful stay and can’t wait to return to Shangri-La.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis B., Overland Park

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

Shangri-La

Great layout for four couples even with infants. Plenty of privacy in rooms. Private bathrooms were wonderful! Pool is so nice to hang out in and look at the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

SARAH H.

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

Amazing house in a perfect location

It was our first time to Dauphin Island. We fell in love with the island. The house was incredible! The location was perfect & peaceful. The pool on the deck was icing on the cake! Can't wait to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Perfect getaway

This property was absolutely beautiful. We already are wanting to come back next year and stay again. It’s big and spacious and was very clean. The deck and pool were used and loved very much. We didn’t have one complaint, very lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan T.

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

Great Beach Getaway

My wife and I stayed here with our five kids to celebrate birthdays. It definitely did not disappoint. There was plenty of room for the seven of us. The beach view was one of the best parts with amazing sunrise and sunset views. The heated pool was probably the kids favorite part. The beach was not crowded and everyone we met was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We would definitely stay here at.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl H., Columbia,TN

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

Shangri-la as billed

Excellent property. Great location. Kids loved the pool. Large bathrooms were excellent. We grill a lot. Grill was very small and no back stop under the house to stop the sand and wind. Only negative. Will return again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathleen c., Paw Paw

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

Spectacular View. Elegant design and style.

Home has stunning views if the Gulf.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gayle H.

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

Beautiful House! Needs a gas grill!

Great stay. Absolutely beautiful with pool which the kids loved. The grill was really basic. Inexpensive , charcoal fueled, heat was hard to control. Dining set outside was painted and peeling. Kids walked around with black paint chips on their backs, adults too. Compared to all the wonderful things about this house, these things are minute. We had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Joann M.

Liked: Check-in

The Pros and Cons of Shangri La

I want to preface this by saying that we have been going on a family beach vacation every summer for 20+ years & have traveled all along the gulf coast. Pros: house is HUGE (plenty of space), every bedroom has its own bathroom, beds & sofa are comfortable, all furnishings & decor are lovely, heated pool a plus, deck is so great for relaxing. Cons: the refrigerator and freezer smelled absolutely AWFUL (completely empty but smelled like old rotten seafood)We could not put anything in there because the packaging absorbed the smell. The ice also smelled and was unusable. Minor issue - garbage cabinet did not close all the way because of broken track on left side. Office closes at 5, called at 4:18 & left a message & no one called back. Next day we woke up to broken AC. Called the 2nd emergency number & A few hours later, JW, came & fixed the problem (drip Pan was full and the emergency shut off was activated). Lola came over to clean the fridge on Monday. She used vinegar to clean the fridge and freezer. Tuesday, the fridge didn’t smell like old seafood anymore, now it smelled like vinegar - which, i guess if you have to choose between the two, vinegar is more tolerable. The guidelines of the house state that the pool is cleaned every Saturday - it definitely gets cloudier as the week goes on…a mid week cleaning might be something to consider. Another major issue is the wifi. We get it - you’re on an island - but the wifi issue is really frustrating. We tried every night to watch a movie & wifi was too weak to stream anything. If smart TVs are advertised as something the house has, we expected that they would actually work. One last complaint was the set of check out directions. Included in the rental price is a cleaning fee and when you check out, you’re asked to complete a pretty extensive list of cleaning before you leave. Seems like a lot of work for the guests to do. I’m not sure if this is an owner issue or a management company issue or a bit of both, but for the amount of money paid to rent the house for a week, this really is all quite disappointing. We dealt with it and made the best of it, but who wants to go on vacation and deal with these sorts of things? We enjoyed the peace & quiet & quality family time, but I hope these issues can be resolved for future guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Amazing stay

What an amazing stay! The house is perfectly located in a non-crowded location and the sand and surf are RIGHT at your feet. The house itself is beautifully decorated and was very clean and the layout was just perfect. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was stocked with any cooking utensil you'd need, and there were plenty of board games and puzzles to keep us occupied on a rainy day. Not to mention the soaker tubs that were very relaxing after a long day on the beach. The pool was a bit on the chilly side, but we did notice a pool heater waiting to be installed, so hopefully it'll be warmer next time. I'm already planning a return trip here for next summer. The only thing I'd warn you about is the internet. It was very weak and spotty. I totally understand that it IS an island and that may come with the territory, but if you are planning on working a bit during a vacation like I needed to (I own my own business, so there is no such thing as a TOTAL vacation), you probably want to make other arrangements prior to your visit (like a Hot Spot). Overall, it was a GREAT visit and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elyse P.

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

Family friendly!

Overall we had a wonderful stay at the Shangri-la! It was family friendly, steps from the beach, and had all the amenities we needed for our stay. So much storage for all of our food and groceries. They had all of the kitchen stuff we needed and plenty of extra blankets, bedding, and towels. Plenty of games, puzzles, and stuff for adults and kids for rainy days. The pool was nice too. The rental agency said they’re installing a pool heater which would be extremely nice on breezy, spring days. Would have liked to not have to bring a pack play or high chair if that was something the owners wanted to consider for families! This was our first time on Dauphin island and it’s so quiet - almost crazy how it felt like no one else was there because the beaches were empty! Plus we had our own private space right in front of the house. A far cry from the craziness of OBA and Gulf Shores!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Beautiful beach paradise

Great floor plan, lighting and a/c excellent, very few steps to waters edge, attractive decor, comfortable furniture. The pool was a real bonus for us and our 4y/o and 7y/o grandchildren. We all loved it. Previous rains created mosquito heaven; was h—- for us but owner was kind enough to approve a treatment which eliminated 99% of the voracious buggers! NEGATIVES: sliding door from great room to deck was very difficult to open, weak internet, weak water pressure, GPS wasn’t coordinated to the property, lack of street signage made it difficult for us and pizza delivery man to find, minimal number of towels, For seniors like me (72) Wish we could have used the elevator for loading/unloading but it wasn’t accessible. Even with these minor distractions we hope to return next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Tim H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staughton W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

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