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Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense

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A white building with a metal roof, wooden deck, and a staircase leading to a door.
A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, dining table, and chairs.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a sign that says "SWIM" on the wall.
A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a door with a 'SWIM' sign.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining table set with placemats and plates.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Dauphin Island Beaches
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle Dauphine Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1st Floor Twins Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2nd Floor East Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor West Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

1st Floor Common Full Bath

2nd Floor Full Common Bath

Master Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office

About this property

Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense

Nautical Nonsense is a 4/3 beach house just 0.3 miles from the gulf beach by foot. The home is in a great location and very quaint for the perfect relaxing beach vacation. The property sleeps for 8. The back deck is available for the salt air, bird watching and listening to the ocean. It includes office space and a kids hangout TV space. More importantly, is it on Dauphin Island and a short walk to the beach! You will have plenty of parking and if you would prefer to drive to a beach, we will provide you free parking passes. Come make some memories at Nautical Nonsense!

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 not pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Property # 9697411
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is near the beach. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mobile Bay and Fort Morgan Beach. Windsurfing, power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • West End Beach - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 50 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Chevron - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense?

As of 22 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense on 8 Jan 2027 start from AU$1,217, 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.

How much is parking at Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close to the beach! Water view, pet friendly! - Nautical Nonsense located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Public Beach. Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Close, convenient walk to the beach. The house could use some TLC repairs, but overall it is clean and a good place to stay. The host was responsive and took care of an early-discovered issue. We had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled you had a wonderful week and enjoyed the proximity to the beach. We truly appreciate you bringing the maintenance items to our attention; keeping our home in great shape is important to us, and we'll be addressing those soon. Your feedback helps us serve guests better. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The kitchen was nicely stocked with cooking utensils/dishes. Great location, we could walk to one beach and easily drive to the others. Perfect for a family getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you chose to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what I was looking for
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
Thanks for the kind words! We appreciate you, and we’d love to have you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dauphin Island is lovely!

Nice little house! Perfect for our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2023
You picked a wonderful beach house. We are so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for choosing Dauphin Island Beach Rentals~DIBR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great place and convenient to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very impressed with the house we stayed in. It was well kept, had all the necessities of home and was very convenient to the beach and restaurants. There were 8 adults and we all had plenty of space to gather or get some me time.We would definitely stay here again if we visit Dauphin Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint, cute beach house

Nice size house for our family of 5, and a great, easy walk to the beach.The only thing I might suggest, is to have window treatments for the windows in the bedrooms upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter getaway

Great rental, walking distance to beach. Kitchen was well stocked. The only negative is charcoal grill on deck probably should be replaced. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2024
You guys were wonderful guests! Thanks so much for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Overall experience was good The house is very cute. From the outside it looked like it was going to be small but with everyone in The house it did not feel crowded The walk to the beach was not bad even with very small kids The beds were not the most comfortable but also not the worst I have ever had everyone slept good . The beach that was in walking distance was not overly crowded. And the restaurants near by were good Ve had a very good time on our vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2022
Thank you for choosing Dauphin Island Beach Rentals~DIBR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place if you have asthma

Having recently been diagnosed with asthma, I appreciate so much when a VRBO doesn't rely on fragrance to make the house smell clean. This VRBO smelled clean without being fragrances. It was spacious and our extended family fit comfortably. Shirt walk to the beach. It might be difficult crossing main road at the height of the season but for us it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

a great family vacation with the dogs included

We loved the location, could see the water from front deck. very clean and stocked with everything we needed. a short walk to the beach and enjoyed going on walks with our dogs in neighborhood. Daughter loved the hammock below house. I would have liked to have had thicker curtains in master bedroom since I could see all headlights at night while sleeping. Front door did not lock. Bolt did not catch even in trying code throughout week. That may need to be addressed for future tenants. we felt safe either way. Loved our frist trip to Dauphin Island and we will return again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Thank you and so happy you enjoyed Nautical Nonsense~DIBR
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Easy living for the 4th

We enjoyed our stay. Easy walk to the beach. Enjoyed the outside shower and had water sources at front/back doors. We spent many evening on back deck with dinner. It was a nice treat. Only things lacking is better AC upstairs. You really needed a window unit in both upstairs bedrooms. We weren't able to enjoy the upstairs until after dark. The kitchen was lacking a few things but we managed fine. Lastly, The grass was definitely in need of a mow and both doors had issues locking. One time took 5 minutes to get the automatic lock to properly lock.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Hi Christin, we are so happy you enjoyed Nautical Nonsense. It has been extremely hot this summer, so many properties have been a little warmer than we wanted. The grass has been taken care of, and we apologize that it was not completed before your arrival. We had a horrible amount of rain, which delayed the landscaper. Hope you get back to the island soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable with deco access to beach

House was very comfortable, not fussy, with the necessary essentials. Walk to the beach would require going out the front and around the block, but we noticed a more direct cut through at the back of the house. Not sure if the back yard neighbors would complain when using it. We chose to drive to the nearby public access beach so we didn’t have to drag everything. Nice bedrooms and the house lives larger than it looks. Double sink in the kitchen would be more appropriate and stove and dishwasher doors block each other. Very small master bathroom. Thought the property was a good value considering inflated pricing nationwide. Plus’ outweigh the minus’ and I would not hesitate renting it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Jeff-We are so glad you enjoyed Nautical Nonsense. It is a fantastic house and in a perfect location. Thank you for allowing us to host you and your family and hope you get back to the island soon~DIBR
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

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