View from the street side, 2880 Sq. Ft. Living area, 2000 Sq. ft. of decks
Location: Dauphin Island, Alabama, USA (35 miles from Mobile, Al, - Short Ferry Ride to Gulf Shores.)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 14)
Keywords: Private beach, family vacation, spacious, luxurious,
Good news vacationers: THE BEACH IS BACK! That’s right the oil spill of 2010 is far behind us. Swimming, fishing, boating, and water sports are once again open to the public! Call up the kids and grandkids and let them know that a beach vacation is in their future! So pack up your swim trunks, bag up the sand toys, gas up the Jet Ski, and head down to Survivor: the home for family gatherings, beautiful sunsets, and a place to get away from it all.
“Survivor” appropriately named for its ability to withstand a devastating hurricane has all of the comforts of home and more! With five spacious bedrooms and three baths, this luxurious beach retreat easily sleeps 14 or 15 in its 2,800 sq ft. of living space! Survivor is perfect for a quiet family vacation, multi-family trips, and even has enough room for the in-laws! Survivor boasts a GREAT kitchen, plenty of space to relax, 2,000 ft. of enormous deck space, breathtaking views of the sunset and a large private beach.
Survivor is located directly on the water and has access to both the Mississippi Sound and the Gulf of Mexico! Survivor’s PRIVATE and spacious back yard beach spans approximately 150 yards from the back steps of the house, and offers sand and surf for children and adults to enjoy. Go ahead splash about in the surf; fish of the beach, have a sand castle building contest; boogie board in the waves; play a round of beach volleyball; go on a seashell scavenger hunt; catch a few rays; and enjoy the breathtaking Dauphin Island sunset! The backyard oasis leads to the quiet waters of the Mississippi Sound. With its shallow, warm waters and calm seas the Sound is perfect for small children or large groups. The front of the house looks out on the mighty Gulf of Mexico. Access is available for Survivor guests. With its rougher seas and stronger currents the Gulf is perfect for boogie boarding, surfing, or playing in the waves.
Survivor features a spacious living room with 12’ ceilings, flat screen TV, genuine leather couches, VCR/DVD, surround sound, stereo system, and gas fireplace serves as the perfect place to entertain large crowds, view the remarkable sunset, or simply relax with the family. There is a custom built dining table that seats ten and bar seats four. So go ahead, turn off the TV and enjoy the fellowship of your family and friends around a home cooked meal or exciting board game.
Renters love the kitchen! Our fully loaded kitchen houses coffee maker, toaster, blender, microwave, oven, flat surface stove, assorted pots and pans, silver wear, walk in pantry, dishwasher, plates, cups, and many more! The kitchen makes it easy to cook for a crowd and allows for multiple chefs to cook at once! Survivor also provides a gas grill, charcoal grill, and a propane cooker to keep the men busy. :)
Five spacious bedrooms serve as the perfect place to for crash for the night and lounge-about in the morning. Upstairs bedrooms are equipped with deluxe bedding, large walk in closets, TVs, and plenty of space to blow up an airbed or set up a cot! The two master bedrooms, equipped with king beds, have access to the upper deck, which is perfect for watching the sunrise or set. One bedroom upstairs has a queen and two twin beds – perfect for the “kid room.” The fourth upstairs bedroom has a comfortable queen bed. Each upstairs bath has its own coffee maker, no need to worry about waking up anyone downstairs! Jack and Jill bathrooms connect the four bedrooms upstairs, with an exquisite Jacuzzi tub on one side! The downstairs bedroom has a day bed with a trundle (that will pop up into a double bed).
2,000 sq. ft. of deck space encompasses the back of the house. The decks are partially shaded for relaxing and lounging and the other part is ideal for sunning, viewing sunsets, grilling, and tanning.
Downstairs features a storage room perfect for storing sand toys and beach chairs, umbrellas, and ice chests. A large ice machine is located in the storage room, along with tiki torches, hammocks, and assorted beach toys! Survivor also, provides a volleyball net for beach volleyball! Outdoor shower located underneath the house is ideal for washing off sandy feet! Boardwalk leads from outdoor shower to back stairs. A comfy wood swing is also located downstairs! There is ample parking for cars under the shade of the house. There are also three bikes (1 adult, 2 kids) for your enjoyment.
Dauphin Island, Al is the ideal vacation spot for those in search of a laid-back beach vacation! Dauphin Island is the picture perfect image of island life. This non-commercial town perfect for getting out of the city and building a stronger family bond. The island has a few shops, small grocery store, gas stations, bakery, and several restaurants. For attractions, visit the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium (Alabama’s famous aquarium), tour the historic Fort Gaines, play a round of golf at the Isle Dauphine gulf-front course, charter a deep sea fishing trip or dolphin sighting cruise, view birds, wildlife, and secluded beaches at the Audubon Sanctuary, and bike/run/walk on the island long bike trail!
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan are only a ferry ride away. From Fort Morgan, you can visit Pensacola. You will be 35 minutes from Mobile, Alabama, and a nice day trip to the Biloxi and Gulfport Casino's. Survivor is located in the middle of the North Gulf Coast with access to Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida.
**Would you like to have your wedding on the beach?!? Survivor has hosted over 20 weddings in the last three years! Perfect sunsets, quiet private beach, ample parking, and large entertaining space make Survivor the ultimate wedding spot! If interested, please contact for more information! (An additional fee is required)
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : 2 Heat Pumps ( 1) for the upstairs, ( 1 ) for downstairs
- Linens Provided : Please bring your own Beach Towels
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking : 4 car/ truck parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed : 2 Kings Up Stairs
- Queen Bed : 1 Queen bedroom and 1 Queen bed in the room with 2 Twins
- Double Bed : Trundle bed makes a double or two singlesSofa Sleeper is a double
- Twin/Single Bed : The daybed that makes into a trundle (double) and the bedroom upstairs has 2 twin beds and the 1 Queen.
- Convertible Bed : Large Couch converts into a double bed
- Crib : Pack and play, baby gates, and high chair available
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Master Bath Jacuzzi Tub in 1 master bath room.
- Cable/Satellite TV : TV in all bedrooms cable
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : 40
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Amazing Kitchen, Coffee maker, blender, toaster, can openers, microwave, assorted pots, pans,etc. etc. etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : well equiped kitchen
- Refrigerator : side by side refridgerator and freezer
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Gas grill outside
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Weber Grill
- Deck/Patio : 2000 square feet of decks
- Balcony : Overlooking the Mississippi sound
- Lanai : Up stairs and down stairs
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Large private beach, (Bayside)overlooking Mississippi sound.
- Beach View : Exceptional view
- Ocean View : Exceptional View of the Gulf accross the street and the Mississippi sound (BAYSIDE)out the front door.
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet : FREE High Speeed Internet
- Other Amenities
- 1ST. MASTER BEDROOM KING BED, 2ND. MASTER BEDROOM KING BED, 3RD. ROOM 2 TWINS& QUEEN, 4TH BEDROOM QUEEN BED, 5TH. BEDROOM DAY BED WITH TRUNDLE AND THE COUCH HAS A DOUBLE BED.A PORCH SWING AND TWO HAMMACKS ARE UNDER THE DECKS.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 23
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Horseshoes
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer May 20-Aug 18 $2,600/week $350/Night 1 wk min Total $3036.00
Fall/Winter Aug 19-Feb 28 1,500/WEEK $275/NIGHT 3 night Min Total $1815.00
Spring Mar 1-May 19 $2000/WEEK $275/NIGHT 3 Night Min Total $2370.00
Totals include: Rent, 11 % Tax, and $150.00 Cleaning Fee
Snowbird Special (October 1-Feb 28) $3,000.00/Month 1 Mo. Min
Deposits/$500 with exceptions of weddings and reservations longer than 1 wk.
Deposits/Rent- payable with MoneyOrders & CashiersChecks
ALL RESERVATIONS REQUIRE A 3 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- View from the street side, 2880 Sq. Ft. Living area, 2000 Sq. ft. of decks - Dauphin Island Vacation Rental
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- View of the den, dining room. Great View, Plenty room for family & Friends - Dauphin Island Vacation Rental
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- View of one Master Bed Room, Quiet, Relaxing, Peaceful, Adjacent Jacuzzi. - Dauphin Island Vacation Rental
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- Mississippi Sound from the deck (water side), Plenty of private beach
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- View of the Gulf from the street side, Hear the Roaring Surf.
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- View of Survivor from the water side with the Gulf in the background.
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- A wedding at Survivor. Spacious floorplan. Beautiful setting!
Traveler Reviews (17)
The Perfect House for Us...All Twelve of Us!
Guest: Julie from OK
(Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11
Review Submitted: 09/30/11
We stayed at Survivor 9/17/2011 to 9/24/2011 and absolutely loved the house, beach, and the town of Dauphin Island. Our family vacationed with another family at Survivor bringing our total number of children in the house to eight with the youngest being two and the oldest thirteen. None of us felt crowded as the open floor plan provided plenty of room during meal-time or watching television. The kitchen was well equipped. The bedrooms were roomy and comfortable. The house and location was just as described in the ad for the house. It was perfect for us and again, plenty of room! The view of the Mississippi Sound was beautiful! Regarding the beach, there were more than enough beach toys and the cart proved to be so useful in getting everything down to the beach whether it was the Sound side or Gulf side. The husbands found plenty of places to fish. We ate at the Common Loon for one meal and the seafood was fresh and well prepared! I had the shrimp basket and can honestly say that it was some of the best shrimp I've ever eaten. My husband had the Mahi Mahi which was also delicious. Fort Gaines is a must-see. Our whole group enjoyed touring the fort and learning of it's exciting history. Carol, the owner, was attentive to every request and so helpful when we had a mild emergency. You couldn't ask for anyone better to work with. We've vacationed on the gulf several times, but Dauphin Island has honestly captured our hearts! And you CAN'T GO WRONG with Survivor! ~Julie from Oklahoma~
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Exceeded every expectation
Guest: MandKfams
(Springfield, MO)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
From the beginning, Carol and Ed were easy to work with, honest, and professional. Our stay included 2 families with 5 children ages between 3 and 7. We couldn't have asked for a better setting. We had more than enough room and especially appreciated the dining room table that we could all fit at. The house was outfitted with more than enough supplies - plenty of bedding, pillows, towels, dishes, pots, pans, utensils, first aid supplies, games, puzzles, movies, books, beach toys, umbrellas, and we were especially thankful for the wagon to tote all our "necessities" to the beach and back. It was great having access to the beach on both the gulf side and the sound side. We stayed pretty busy visiting Fort Gaines, and took some outings to Mobile to see the USS Alabama and even went to New Orleans for a day (a 2 hour drive) but also loved the days when our most pressing question was "Which beach, bay side or gulf side?". You will not regret staying at Survivor. We are already recommending it to friends who are looking for a relaxing beach vacation.
Recommended for:Families with young children.
Family Vacation for Three Generations!
Guest: Seahawk
(Rockaway Beach, MO)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 07/17/11
Our family spent a wonderful week in the beach house "Survivor". There were 6 children under the age of 8 and 7 adults for the week and we were all comfortable. The calm water behind the house was perfect for the little ones to splash and gather crabs. The Gulf beach was easy to access and provided plenty of entertainment for everyone. The house was equipped with everything we needed and more, including a portable awning, beach chairs, sand toys, bikes, flashlights (for evening crabbing), an ice-maker, and plenty of seating on the large deck. It was a great family vacation and I would recommend this house for others who want to spend quality time together. Sunrise on the back deck and sunset on the front porch, a wonderful beach experience.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
Survivor 6/25/2011
Guest: Arkansas family
(Rogers, AR)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 07/07/11
We had a great vacation! This house is in a great location, well equiped, clean, comfortable and beautiful. If anything, the pictures don't do it justice. It had much more room than I anticipated. We had 9 adults, 3 kids and 2 babies and everyone had their own space. We will definitely keep this in mind for our next beach vacation.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
This House made our Trip
Guest: cajunmomma
(Leesville)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11
Review Submitted: 06/26/11
We stayed in "the Survivor" in June 2011 and it was exactly how it was described. The house is very well planned out and very spacious. We were able to take a short walk to play in the waves from the Gulf in front and we would walk out the back door and go crabbing in the evening. If we came back to dauphin island we would definitely book this house again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Pristine Beaches, Fablous house!
Guest: Pam71
(Seattle)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11
Review Submitted: 03/19/11
We came back again after our stay last year and weren't sure about what to expect after the oil spill for the beaches. Not an issue at all- we walked up & down the sound side and the gulf side without any hint of oil. The house again wowed family that came in from out of state and kids from preschoolers to teenagers had something to do when the weather got cold. You will simply not be disappointed with this house. So spacious and well stocked! Without a doubt, we'll be back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Pam71
(Seattle)
Date of Stay: 02/22/10
Review Submitted: 02/22/10
WE had 2 families with 4 children under the age of 5 stay here for a week and never felt cramped or crowded! The house is built for entertaining. We have family in Mobile and hosted dinners for the group twice and it was a breeze in the well equipped kitchen. You will NOT be disappointed with this house. We'll most likely be back here next year!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/23/09
Review Submitted: 12/23/09
My family recently stayed at The Survivor and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We knew we needed to spend quality time as a family away from the "rat race" of everyday life and Dauphin Island is the best place to do it. Dauphin Island is a quiet beach with very little commercial immenities which forced us into playing board games and cards, cooking and baking, walking on the beach finding shells, riding bikes, etc... just good family fun. We never turned on the TV!! Thank you for allowing my family to stay in your spectacular beach house and spend such quality fun together.
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Guest: Judy Horstman
(Yorba Linda,Ca.)
Date of Stay: 11/09/09
Review Submitted: 11/09/09
We stayed at Survivor October the 14th through the 21st, 2009. It surpassed our expectations!!! We knew it would be beautiful because of the pictures posted on the Web. I have to say the pictures did not do it justice!! It was more beautiful than the pictures! Every window and every door we looked out of was a beautiful view of the beach! It was a very comfortable house. The beds were comfortable. We had everything we needed and then some!!! There were five adults and a 19 month old baby in our group. It was big enough more people could have stayed there. We all slept real well, even the baby!! She slept in the Pac-n-Play that was included with the house. It was perfect! A high chair came with the house as well. It was real nice. We all said, Wow, when we first walked in and saw what the house really looked like! Our stay was wonderful!!! Every one of us at one time or another during our stay said they loved Survivor! You bet we would stay there again! Thank you so much Ed and Carol for all your thoughtfulness in making our stay so comfortable while we were there and for sharing your beautiful Survivor with us! The Horstmans, from Yorba Linda, Ca.
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Guest: LaJeanna Finley
(Portageville,MO)
Date of Stay: 08/07/09
Review Submitted: 08/07/09
We stayed in this house from July 18 thruough July 25, 2009. I will admit that getting a house on the internet was a huge concern for us. Our daughter was getting married and we wanted a great place to spend the week before. This house exceeded our expectations. The pictures are the same as the house but left out features like the huge kitchen and dining area. There were 10 of us and EVERYONE loved the house. In fact, we have received several thank you notes since returning home thanking us for finding such a wonderful place for our vacation. There was not one thing we didn't love about this house and hope to go there again.
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