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KeyWester Dauphin Beach Vacation
KeyWester Beachfront Vacation Home

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

NE Bedroom

2 Double Beds

NW Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

SE Gulf Front Master

1 King Bed

SW Gulf Front King

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

East Jack and Jill Bathroom

West Common Full Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Oceanfront Deck, Overlooking the Wave! Pet-Friendly - KeyWester

KeyWester is a fabulous oceanfront 4/2 right on the Gulf Of Mexico. Enjoy beachfront living where you can sit on the back deck and hear the waves crash right in front you! Drink coffee at sunrise and beverage of choice at sunset with this perfectly located pet-friendly beach house. The home has an open floor plan with view of the Gulf from almost every room in the house. The property does NOT provide an outside grill. The property enjoys two gulf side King bedrooms that both walk right out onto the beachfront deck.

As with all of our Dauphin Island Beach Rentals, all linens and towels are provided, WIFI, along with a fully-outfitted kitchen. There will be a starter pack of toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags; please plan on bringing more for day 2 ;). A great beach vacation is waiting on you!

Please note the following:
1. Minimum Age for the Primary Renter is 25, and Primary Renter must be present for the entire stay.
2. Maximum Occupancy numbers include Children 3 and over and cannot be exceeded at any time.
3. All of our Homes are Non-Smoking.
4. A signed Rental Agreement is Required, which contains additional Rules and Guidance.
5. This property does not allow weddings or parties.
6. Check-in time is 3 pm, and check-out time is 10 am.
7. Start dishes and linens before departure.
8. Take the trash can to the street on Tuesday night and Friday night.
9. This home is pet-friendly, dogs only, 2-dog maximum limit, $100 pet fee per dog applies.

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About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on 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 Dauphin Island Beaches and Mobile Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • West End Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of South Alabama - 55 min drive - 74.9 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 58 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Fort Morgan - 62 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was spectacular!! It was very spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Thank you for your support! We enjoyed having you here and hope to see you again on your next trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great help from manager
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ashley l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here twice and we really love it ! You cannot beat the view ! Kat was super helpful with any questions or concerns we had and made the stay that much better !
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

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

Dauphin Island Trip

House was nice. Location was great. Excellent restaurants to choose from. Several options of things to do. Deck over looking the Gulf was a great spot to read, relax, and enjoy the sounds of the water. Very relaxing getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every thing was fine
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

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

Fall getaway, rest & relaxation

We have been enjoying Dauphin Island, for the last 4 years. And never disappointed, It is a great place. The accommodations are very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charlotte S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house with a spectacular view. No carrying anything to the beach. It is at your door step.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia H.

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

Excellent stay

This was the perfect location. The ocean comes right up to the house, and there is still plenty of space for the kids to play on the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Keywester is in a perfect location. I hope the kids were able to see the dolphins when they were playing on the beach. It is one thing the children love about Dauphin Island. Thank you for choosing DIBR
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandra N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
It would be nice if there was a boardwalk from the parking area to the property. It’s hard taking luggage and other provisions through sand dunes. Also other properties we have stayed at include dish detergent, hand soap in kitchen and bathrooms, tissues and some spices including salt and pepper. The house was very nice but the return air vent in the living room was filthy. The porch lights on the back deck were out.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate you highlighting both what you enjoyed and the areas where improvements are needed. Our team is currently working with the Town to address the parking conditions and dune access near the home, and we will also share your suggestion regarding a boardwalk with the owner for consideration. Each property does include a starter kit with items such as dish detergent, hand soap, and a few basic necessities to help guests get settled, though we understand how additional supplies can be helpful. We are also very sorry to hear about the condition of the return air vent and the porch lights. This feedback has been shared with our housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure our quality standards are met moving forward. We appreciate you bringing these items to our attention and hope to have the opportunity to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carole s.

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

Excellent Location and View

We had an absolute blast. The home was perfect and the view was amazing. We joined a few Facebook groups ahead of time for ideas on place to eat and things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2024
Thank you Carole, we are so glad you enjoyed Key Wester and Dauphin Island~DIBR
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Spring Break

Thanks! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2024
Thank you for your feedback, we are happy to hear you loved your stay and hope we can help you have another great experience on Dauphin Island in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hailey H.

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

Vaca

Our vaca was perfect and it couldn't have been that way without this home. It was clean, had everything we needed and was right on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Hailey, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Keywester recently. Thank you for the 5 star review. It was a pleasure hosting y'all. Please come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lena e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not being able to part at house was only issue. Having to carry everything so far and then up stairs was ruff. Everything else was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We're addressing the sand issue with the town and will look into making access easier. Your feedback is appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and view! The house was clean and comfortable. Our family of four and puppies had plenty of room to relax! Four stars on listing accuracy just because the pictures need to be updated. They've painted and replaced the appliances but it's not like it impacted our stay in a negative way. The original color scheme was more fun as now it's all gray making it feel less tropical. The fridge no longer has an ice maker and water in the door. They did have ice in the freezer but we bought a bag of ice at the Publix in Mobile before we checked in. We loved the location and basically having our own private beach. It was fairly chilly when we were there so in warmer weather and if all of the houses are booked around it, there would definitely be more traffic but I would think people probably wouldn't set up right in front of the house as there are big open spots in between it and the other houses and the public beach is close. They don't have beach towels available so bring your own, or the owners should invest in some generic blue towels for guests. They only have a pizza pan with holes, no solid cookie sheets. No biggie, just would have liked one with no holes for cooking since we didn't have foil. There was what appeared to be broken glass by the stairs and I should have told the owners about but forgot. They were very communicative, easy to contact and quick to reply. We loved hanging on the deck to watch the dolphins and enjoy the view!
Dolphins were active every morning and often in the afternoon!
Our puppies loved sunning themselves on the deck
View from the deck - plenty of beach space
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the fantastic location, beautiful views, and had a comfortable stay with plenty of space for your family and pets. Watching dolphins from the deck is always a special experience. We appreciate your feedback on the listing photos and will review them to ensure they accurately reflect the current updates to the home. We also appreciate your notes on kitchen items, beach towels, and the refrigerator setup, and will share these with the owner for consideration. We apologize for the glass you noticed near the stairs and appreciate you mentioning it here so we can have our team address it. Thank you as well for your kind words about our team’s communication. We truly appreciate your feedback and would love to welcome you back again for another stay on the island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan&David B.

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

Perfect

I’m going to miss having my coffee on that deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Glad you had a wonderful time. Thank you for choosing DIBR.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy J.

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

Beautiful, well-appoonted beach house.

This home has an amazing view and spacious rooms. Situayed between "town" and the bublic beach, it is perfect for families. This house is pracrically IN the ocean so you can hear the waves wven with the doors and windows closed, and the hime itself provides shade for beach time play in the sand. Numerous shells to be found just outside the door!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed KeyWester. Thank you for the review and hope you get back to the island soon~DIBR
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

This Home is Exactly What We Were Looking For!

This was our first trip to Dauphin Island and our vacation home was perfect! We spent every morning on the deck over the Gulf, went surf fishing right in front of the property, and the kids had a great time shelling every morning. The beds were comfortable. Everything we needed was in the kitchen. Things were very tidy upon arrival. We appreciated the hose at the top of the deck to wash off some of the beach sand, rather than track it inside. It was all and all a great stay and we will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Michelle, we are so happy you enjoyed the beach house. Hopefully, you will get back to the island soon. Thank you for choosing Dauphin Island Beach Rentals.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AShley L.

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

Hidden gem

We were looking for a quiet place to go and unwind from the craziness of the city . We usually go to florida but found dauphin island and decided to give it a try . We were in for a surprise ! This home is so quaint and beautiful! It’s right on the water so you can hear the waves come in . The view is spectacular . The sunsets make you never want to go home . This house has everything you need . The island is a small Island so grocery shopping is something you want to do before you come . Other then that everything was perfect ! We will be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
We love to hear our guests' thoughts about the island and the beach home they stayed in. I especially love to hear the first-timer's thoughts. We can't wait for you to come back:)~DIBR
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl B.

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

Nice place right on the beach

Our family loved the location and the house fit our needs perfectly. The maintenance and housekeeping are lacking though. Towels were put away wet under the sink. Many lights were burnt out or not working. Some of the decking up front wasn’t very safe. The master drapery smelled of dog urine so bad I couldn’t even sleep in there. I don’t think the floors were cleaned prior to our stay. Sticky in spots and sandy before we even walked in. My overall rating was a 4 only because of those issues. It’s a little of Heaven on Earth if you stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerald R.

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

Excellent Location

Excellent location..Beautiful Views. But.. We went on a mini trip for our anniversary. I didnt think I would have to clean on arrival. Dishwasher was full of dirty dishes. Utensil draw had dirty silverware in it. Counters were sticky and there was spilled coffee down the cabinets. The only things left for guests to use is toilet paper and laundry tablets and dishwasher tablets. Make sure u bring all condiments(salt/pepper ect) For the price I suppose i was expecting it to be clean..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2024
Gerald, I am so sorry you had issues with the cleaning. We appreciate you bringing those concerns to our attention. You definitely should not have to clean up upon arrival. I have sent you an email so I could get more information regarding the issues. Since Covid, we have not left condiments due to the concerns. I apologize! Thank you for choosing Key Wester, and I hope you get back to Dauphin Island soon~DIBR
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie H.

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

Slept in the waves

We always look for a new adventure and this house had us sleeping in the waves !! We loved hearing the ocean all day and night . The tide literally comes up u see house at night ! The beach in front of the house isn’t really where you can sit and play because the tide is unpredictable as to how far it comes up with each wave . We used the beach area between the houses . We saw dolphins almost everyday , the sunset and sunrises are so beautiful. The only complaint really was the neighbors that rented the road front house would post up their fishing poles against our house right in front of where we would sit . There isn’t a ton of sun on the parking side of the house first tho h in the morning but is perfect mid day . The only other “ complaint “ is their is no access to the house from the parking spot without going through the sand so there is no rolling a suitcase . If you want to look for shells and have a pretty peaceful beach this is it . I even found my first ever sharks tooth here !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2024
Thank you Cassie. We are so happy you enjoyed your time on the island. Hopefully you get back to the island soon~DIBR
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher D.

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

Keywester May 2023

This house is right on the water and the front deck offers a completely unobstructed view of the gulf. Many dolphin sightings throughout the week were a real treat. Be aware that there are oil rigs visible several miles off the island if that bothers you (we got used to them and actually find their lights pretty at night). You can also see big ships on the horizon entering and leaving Mobile Bay. House is near the park at the west end of the island where you can enjoy an endless, wide-open beach without houses, or if there's high wind/high surf you can play in the more calm waters of the sound. Note that the "street" the house is on is all sand and you have to park in that sand. Be careful how far you pull up into the sand or you may get stuck. Also the entrance to Vaca St. floods with about 6" of water when there's heavy rain and takes days to the water to go down. We discovered that our trash can was missing but the management eventually provided another one. Dauphin Island is NOT a glamourous resort island with trendy restaurants, clubs and shops. However it is a great place to have a quiet, relaxing week at the beach by yourself or with family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Dauphin Island is a very peaceful little town. I hope you enjoyed this little peace of paradise. Thank you for choosing DIBR.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

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

Right on the water

House was clean and seems as if the property was painted not so long ago, the furniture is not new, nor is it shabby and is comfortable.The patio furniture is new and comfortable, with a knockout view of the Gulf. The house had adequate start up supplies for kitchen and bathroom, and water pressure that you won't believe, with a big refrigerator (bring as much as you can). Of course, the house is on stilts, so be prepared to climb stairs. One thing if looking for a beach, there is not one, the high tide is actually under the house. But between the parking area and the ocean, it is wide enough so you can put a chair,or towel, and sun…but walking the beach is not going to happen there, but just 4 blocks away is all the beach you need, miles of it, unincorporated. The picture shows a beach, but over time the ocean has eroded it out. The Town needs to get on the ball and organize restoring the beach, put a dredge out several hundred yards, and pump sand to the shore, and re-establish the beach. A storm(while we were there)had water down the road and sand accumulating on Vaca CT, so if rental agency says beware of flooding conditions, do so (as we experienced)...but you will get stuck if sand has any accumulation on Vaca Ct near the beach, just park back by the main street, and no problem. There is a pizza place and several good restaurants on the island, and one decent grocery store, convenience,hardware,and boat&beach supply store that has 90% of what you need.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2024
Thank you for the review Ted. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and Key Wester. We hope you get back to the island soon and no storms in the area when you are here:)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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