Vacation on the Beach at Beautiful Dauphin Island!

• WONDERFUL OWNERS!!!!!!!!!!!

  WONDERFUL OWNERS!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Guest Kracker Jack
  • Date of stay 10/01/12
  • Review Submitted 01/14/13
  We booked this house with only seeing the pictures on the web site. We were not disappointed! We spent 3 months in the house and everything was provided! There were lots of dishes, silverware, pots/pans, crock pots, blenders, etc. The owner even provided trash bags! There was an extra apartment refrigerator that we used for over flow from the regular refrigerator. The house was very comfortable and fit our life style to a T! The view was great from the deck! If we had problems (like hot water heater or TV), Ci was right on it and got it fixed. We really appreciated the use of the house for the months of October, November, and December. We would recommend this house to everyone for a short stay or a long stay! Ci is one the nicest people you could find to rent from! She really cares for the people that stay in their beach house! We would have booked for 2013, but we think we will be moving to the Island before next fall!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thank you so much for the kind words! So glad you both liked our Beach House. We loved having you stay! Hope you get to move here in 2013, the Island is a wonderful place to visit AND a wonderful place to live!

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• just perfect :)

  just perfect :)

  • Guest Danny
  • Date of stay 09/09/12
  • Review Submitted 09/20/12
  Our story starts out rough, after planning our trip and setting everything into motion, mother nature decided to strike in the form of hurricane Isaac the week before we were scheduled to arrive. We were devisated, however, cid worked to make sure the house was ready, and in perfect working order for us when we arrived!! She also offered to refund, or reschedule if we didn't want to stay b/c of the storm. The house was absolutely perfect, the breeze coming in of the water, and the sky bright with stars so close you could touch em, and the fishing was fantastic!! Thanks to cid and her team it was the perfect week away from the crazy world. We have decided to make this our yearly getaway!!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Wow! Y'all made my day! It was worth all that effort!! I am so glad we could get you on the Island so soon after the storm! Loved your stories in the guest book too! See ya next year!

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• Wonderful house and trip!

  Wonderful house and trip!

  • Guest Theresa
  • Date of stay 03/24/12
  • Review Submitted 03/29/12
  Our family of 7 (4 adult and 3 kids, ages 11, 9 and 4) just returned from our trip to the Island. The house was perfect for us. We all spent a huge amount of time playing on the white, sandy beach. We came during our spring break (last week in March). The water was chilly but we soon got used to it and it was perfect. We mostly had the beach to ourselves; it wasn't crowded at all. One of the highlights for our trip was chartering a fishing boat and fishing in the Bay. I highly recommend StevO with Mo Bay Charters (mobaycharters.com). He was very helpful and nice... the kids loved fishing with him! We caught a ton of fish. I also recommend the Dauphin Island BBQ. The opened early 2012 and we ate there the last night of our stay. If we had found it sooner, I would have eaten there every day. (A little east of the main road coming in to the island on Bienville.) The house was very cozy and well stocked. Had everything we needed during our stay. Just bring the bug spray! Thanks Cid!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Absolutely Beautiful!

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  Absolutely Beautiful!

  • Guest The Jacson's from Axis, Alabama
  • Date of stay 11/11/11
  • Review Submitted 11/21/11
  Rest, Recreation & Relaxation! The fishing was magnificent! Appreciation of God's creation!

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• Wonderful location with plenty of amenities:

  Wonderful location with plenty of amenities:

  • Guest Benjamen
  • Date of stay 11/03/11
  • Review Submitted 11/16/11
  I found this property to be as described. My reason for 4 stars instead of 5 has more to do with the attention to detail than with any flaws or deficiencies. I'm referring specifically to maintenance issues with the home. There were many, many burned out lightbulbs throughout the house; some rendering light fixtures completely inoperable (like the main light in the master bathroom for example). I looked in the closet for more bulbs but found only the larger globe bulbs, not regular lightbulbs. I found myself prioritizing which fixtures I wanted to work and robbing others to make them functional. The bathroom door in the master bath sticks and does not close properly. The water pressure in the showers leaves much to be desired. Honestly I don't know how my wife was able to rinse her hair completely. It's not that the showerheads are designed to be low flow, there's simply insufficient volume and pressure supplied. To identify and alleviate these issues I recommend all property owners maintain a method at their properties whereby tenants can annotate and comment on any concerns they have. That way, upon checkout the tenant has essentially done an inspection for the owner and all the owner needs to do is remedy the issue. I didn't bring these issues to the attention of the owner during my stay because quite frankly they were pretty insignificant and I didn't feel like spending my vacation time doing anything but relaxing. All in all the location can't be beat. You're a stone's through from the shore (literally) and on the calm days you can watch the dolphins porpoise past from the comfort of the porch. While the weather wasn't ideal during our stay I knew I was taking a gamble when I booked during this time of the year. Suffice it to say my family had a wonderful time on the Island and the kids are already asking when we can return. We'll probably come back next year, but plan on September when the air and water are hopefully warmer. I recommend this property without reservation.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Wow! What perfect timing for your review! The house has been booked solid this year and I just happen to have the it blocked out for inventory and repairs this week. We always welcome feedback from our guests. Usually housekeeping tests the lights after each stay, I am so sorry that I was not notified of the light bulb inventory being depleted. As to your other concerns they will be addressed during my stay! We depend on you, our guests to keep us informed of any problems you may encounter during your stay! Our goal has always been to insure that you have a relaxing, stress free stay at our Beach House. We do hope to see you again! Thanks, Cid

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• Fantastic Trip!!!

  Fantastic Trip!!!

  • Guest The Edwards'
  • Date of stay 10/22/11
  • Review Submitted 10/27/11
  This was our 2nd time staying at the beach house and loved it just as much as we did last year. The house is perfect for a large family or a group of friends. With two three year olds we were looking for a place where the boys could play outside without constant supervision and worry, and the beach area in front of the house was perfect. The boys could play while the adults sat on the porch or watched out of the living room window. We look forward to another trip next year!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thanks for the kind review! The area in front of the house really is perfect for the kids to play while the adults relax! We also have many beach toys at the house for them to play with in the sand! We hope you do come back again in 2012!

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• My kids said it was the best vacation ever!!

  My kids said it was the best vacation ever!!

  • Guest 7Marti's
  • Date of stay 07/10/11
  • Review Submitted 07/18/11
  My wife and I and our 5 children ages 7 to 17 stayed at your house from July 10 till the 17th and they have already decided this is where they want to go every year! The house was perfect! Very nice and comfortable, it felt like it was personally built for us. We enjoyed playing on the the beach swimming in the Gulf for hours and really enjoyed the quietness of the island, it fit our families personality perfectly. We had a great day deep sea fishing with Capt. Brian on the charter boat Deliverance and caught more fish than we'll eat in a year. The deep sea rodeo was in town the weekend we left and I was very impressed with everything there, the FDA and the Fishery scientist really go out of thier way to explain and spend time with the kids. Very cool! Sorry I'm getting wordy but it was an absolutely amazing week! I think it was the best vacation ever too! LOVED THE HOUSE! THANK YOU!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thank you so much for the kind words! We work hard to keep the house confortable for our guests! It makes us very happy to know that families such as yours are creating memories that ya'll can cherish for years to come! The Island is a VERY special place! I call it "Mayberry at the Beach", there isn't even a traffic light on the Island! We hope you do come back whenever you can! Thanks for taking the time to comment! Cid

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• Fell in love with Dauphin Island

  Fell in love with Dauphin Island

  • Guest lstecklein
  • Date of stay 05/22/11
  • Review Submitted 05/31/11
  My family could not have asked for a better place to stay. The house is so inviting and very well stocked. Our kids, ages 8 and 2, had a blast here and can't wait to visit again. We were so sad to leave and are looking forward to coming back again.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: I am so happy to hear that you and your family had such a wonderful time both at Dauphin Island & at our Beach House! I love reading the guestbook and seeing how many great memories are being made here! I hope ya'll come back again real soon!

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• Great relaxing time!

  Great relaxing time!

  • Guest Mark & Karen
  • Date of stay 05/17/11
  • Review Submitted 05/25/11
  We were looking for a place to spend some “quiet time” together before my wife’s deployment to Iraq and this place was perfect. The house is in beautiful condition and located just steps from the beach. We couldn’t believe how well the kitchen was stocked with all the utensils, pots and pans, and gadgets that you could need. Just a short drive to the opposite end of the island to visit Fort Gaines and bird sanctuary. Looking forward to returning when she gets back.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thanks for the kind remarks! We do our very best to keep the house comfortable for our guests. The rest is up to Mother Nature! So glad you were blessed with perfect weather during your stay!

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• • Guest Carrie Chitester
  • Date of stay 07/02/09
  • Review Submitted 07/02/09
  Thanks for sharing your home with us so we could have such a great vacation on the beach. The house is wonderful, the beach is awesome, and the memories we made will be with us all forever! We saw dolphins both from the beach and from the deck, we watched boats go by, and even watched people fly by on their gilders. What a great experience and we can't wait to come back! I am already looking at your calendar to see when it isn't booked and we can work in another vacation!

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Additional information about rental rates

Damage deposit due at the time of booking. This is refunded to you by mail after the property has been inspected.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

11% Lodging Tax

Housekeeping $75.00 USD

Damage Deposit $300.00 USD