Location: Dauphin Island, Alabama, USA View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Beachfront home
Amazing views, blissful sunsets, ocean breezes, and the sound of waves lapping at the shoreline await you at this fabulous, newly built, pet-friendly, beachfront home located directly on the Gulf of Mexico.
Villa Delphinus (named for the leaping dolphin constellation) was built 2008 and has a large, wrap-around, partially covered deck for panoramic views of the Gulf and Bay. The interior is bathed in that magical seaside light and features a vaulted living room, bamboo flooring, 2 bedrooms with queen beds and sleeper sofa in the living room, 2 porcelain tiled bathrooms, and spacious, open living, dining, and kitchen areas.
This home has all new, high-end furnishings, appliances and amenities for your ultimate comfort and convenience, including: a fully stocked kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven, blender and TV; full size washer & dryer; large Weber charcoal grill; WIFI, cable TV/DVD and phone connections; and linens/towels provided.
The living room features oversized windows overlooking the ocean, flat-screen TV/DVD combo, and sleeper sofa. The master bedroom with private bath has separate patio doors that open onto the ocean-side deck, and both bedrooms have cable TV and all new furnishings.
Villa Delphinus is located on the quiet, residential West End of Dauphin Island and is perfect for walks, bike rides, bird watching, fishing, exploring nature by the sea, or simply watching the dolphins play among the passing shrimp boats.
This beach house is also just a short walk to the new West End Beach, where you can enjoy bands, horseshoe and volleyball tournaments, jet skis, kites, and a variety of food and beverages all day long.
Although hurricanes have destroyed the island's protective berm and the surf now washes under the elevated deck at high tide, this beach house is exceptionally well-built and is sure to please. You can fish right off the oversized deck or simply enjoy the sound of the waves in a bungalow like so many homes hugging the shores in the Caribbean (without the premium price)!
Once you get a taste of island life here, we're sure you'll want to make this little slice of paradise a permanent vacation destination! Check us out - our availability calendar is current and accurate.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Large, wrap-around, partially covered deck for panoramic views of the Gulf and Bay, outdoor shower, large flat-screen TV/DVD combo, WIFI and local phone service, sleeper sofa in living room, queen beds and cable TV in both bedrooms, spacious open kitchen/dining/living areas, vaulted ceiling, bamboo flooring and oversized windows throughout, all-new high-end appliances/furnishings/amenities.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Museums
- Other Activities
- The many attractions on Dauphin Island include historic Fort Gaines, The Dauphin Island Sea Lab and Estuarium, the Audubon Bird Sanctuary, golfing, swimming and dining at the Isle Dauphine Golf Club, plus many excellent restaurants, fishing, and relaxing by the sea while watching the dolphins and shrimp boats pass by.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan 01-Mar 16 .. $230/night .. $1,350/week
*Mar 17-MAY 18 .. $285/night .. $1,725/week
*May 19-Aug 10 .. $369/night .. $2,175/week
*Aug 11-Sep 7.. $285/night .. $1,725/week
Sep 8-Dec 31 .. $230/night .. $1,350/week
*3-night min stay must fal1 within a Sat to Sat
$100 non-refundable deposit per pet (2 pet max under 30 lbs ea); 11% lodging tax
$50 damage waiver; $35 reservation fee; $85 cleaning fee; outdoor smoking ONLY
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2008
Property Photos
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- View to the ocean - Dauphin Island, Alabama Vacation Home
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- Beach at low tide - Dauphin Island, Alabama Vacation Home
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- Spacious, fully equipped kitchen opens to the dining and living rooms - Dauphin Island, Alabama Vacation Home
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- Dining room counter-height pub table seats 6
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- View of living room from kitchen/dining area
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- Vaulted living room with combo TV/DVD and sleeper sofa
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- Master bedroom with private bath and walk-in closet
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- Master bedroom patio doors open onto the ocean-side deck
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- Spacious main bathroom with double vanity
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- Second bedroom with oversized windows, cable TV, spacious dresser and closet
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- The second of two porcelain-tiled bathrooms
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- The covered porch offers cool breezes and respite from the sun
Traveler Reviews (9)
Relaxing place to visit
Guest: Tzvecl
(Cape Girardeau, MO)
Date of Stay: 12/29/10
Review Submitted: 02/03/11
We certainly enjoyed our stay at this property. The sound of the waves crashing on the shore beneath the house was very relaxing. The home was well described in the listing and had everything we needed for our stay. There were only a few restaurants open while we were there in December but Mobile is a reasonable drive away. The island was a pleasure to visit and we look forward to another opportunity to make this house our home away from home.
Owner response:We so appreciate your taking the time to offer a review of Villa Delphinus and we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. You will be pleased to know that two new restaurants have opened since your visit and the island tends to pick up in activity during the spring and summer seasons. Thank you again for your kind comments and we look forward to hosting you again soon!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Sleeping Immediately Above the Surf: Amazing
Guest: RJA
(Indianapolis)
Date of Stay: 10/31/09
Review Submitted: 11/06/10
We chose this house because its pilings are literally in the surf. The water washes under the house day and night, and we found this utterly amazing. (The pilings are deep so there is no danger of the house eroding into the Gulf with you in it!) We had a day of real rain and wind which magnified the surf and made the under-the-house water the more mazing. The windows are brilliantly placed to get the fullness of both the morning and afternoon suns. The pictures of the house on the website do not do the interior justice. You don't think of a beach house being "aesthetic" but this one does have an aesthetic feel. The owner has given a lot of thought to decor, lighting, appointments, kitchenware, etc. The house is located almost at the end of the West End and so is unusually quiet. Not only are tehe sunrises, sunsets, and beach-walks things to write about, but even he bike-riding is uplifting. Dauphin Island itself is such a welcome respite from the crassness and commericalization of so many beach areas. This was a perfect location for the perfect week for my spouse and me. The fact that the owner knows Latin (naming the place "Villa Delphinus") is a mystical bonus.
Owner response:Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We strive to exceed our guests' expectations and we so appreciate your feedback. While the surf does tend to lap at the deck pilings during high tide, many efforts are currently under way on the island to replenish the beach along the quiet stretch of West End beach front homes (and it's working!) so there is still plenty of beach in which to play. Thank you so much again for your wonderful review and we hope you will visit again very soon!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/02/10
Review Submitted: 03/02/10
We had a fabulous get-away at your house in Dauphin Island! And ACP Real Estate could not have been any more helpful. When we go back we will definitely be looking to stay at Villa Delphinus, Jennifer
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Guest: Don & Sendy
(Memphis, TN)
Date of Stay: 12/20/09
Review Submitted: 12/20/09
This was the best vacation we have ever had. The house was beautiful! The people on the island were so friendly and we absolutely loved falling asleep listening to the waves. We are already counting the days down until next summer. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
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Guest: brittanyb
(chickamauga, ga)
Date of Stay: 09/22/09
Review Submitted: 09/22/09
My family and I really enjoyed this rental house. The house itself is excellent and the location made our beach vacation perfect. I was actually kind of sad to return home. We will definitely be back! Thanks for everything.- The Hawthornes and Burris's.
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Date of Stay: 09/04/09
Review Submitted: 09/04/09
We can’t believe we have almost finished our two weeks at your beautiful beach cottage. It was everything we hoped for. Everything that we needed, great location with almost no beach traffic for this late summer time, a very nicely designed beach house.David and SheriNashville, TN
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Guest: Hailey L.
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Date of Stay: 06/28/09
Review Submitted: 06/28/09
Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your beach house! Dauphin Island is so beautiful - a fisherman's heaven. The kids also had a blast and loved the ferry ride over to Fort Morgan. Thanks again!
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Date of Stay: 08/10/08
Review Submitted: 08/10/08
We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the house. It was so nice and what a perfect view and setting. It was just great! Thanks again, Misti & Jason
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