Location: Dauphin Island, Alabama, USA (35 MINUTES FROM MOBILE AL. 2 1/2 HOURS FROM NEW ORLEANS) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Bay Watch Dauphin Island
Monthly available !!
KIDS LOVE OUR HOME FROM CRABBING AND FISHING IN THE BACKYARD TO THE AIR HOCKEY TABLE READ ALL OUR GREAT COMMENTS !!! MAXIMUM OF 6 people
Sit back relax and enjoy the beautiful sunsets and breathtaking views of Little Dauphin Island from the covered back porch. You can watch the boats sail past,the dolphins swim, the fish jump and the pelicans fly by or walk to the water with your fishing rod and catch the big one!!!
FOR THE BIRDERS IT'S LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION !!!
March through May is the spring neo-tropical migration where birds from Central and South America stop over for a rest on thier long journey. As many as 324 species have been seen on the island.
Its the perfect place for bird watching. Dauphin Island won Americas birdiest city award in the small coastal city category 2006!!! Guess what Dauphin Island won 2007 also !!!Our home is on the same street as the Shell Mound Park and Goat Tree Reserve. so walk from your home to bird watch .
This beautifully-decorated three bedroom, two bath home sleeps a maximum of six. It includes one king, one queen, and two twins.The open floor plan allows you to prepare your meals in the well equipped kitchen while watching the kids play air hockey or pool!! (The table flips for either pool or air hockey ).
We have a video library for those rainy days also books for the avid reader. my mom loves to sit on the deck and read.The golf course is close by with beautiful ocean views. One of our favorite things to do is go to Skinners and pick up some fresh shrimp for dinner. You cant beat the freshness !!!
Bring your bikes its a short ride to the beautiful white sandy beaches.If you have never experienced the beauty of the gulf coast . now is the time. You can load up the car for a 2 minute drive to the pier and beach. We are one block from Bienville Blvd.Not far from the Ship and Shore(the local grocery/hardware store), Grab the flashlight stay until dusk and go crabbing.
Kids love the excitement of crab catching!!Our son spent hours catching crabs in the back yard !! He actually caught 20 blue crabs which we boiled and ate!! Come enjoy the quiet island living and great family fun.We are on a quiet street with lots of singing birds...
You can now rent kayaks delivered to the house and launch right from the backyard.
SMALL WELL BEHAVED PETS ARE ALLOWED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS No smoking . ANY EVIDENCE of SMOKING THE DEPOSIT WILL BE FORFEITED.There is also a $400 refundable damage deposit. Weekly unless noted by daily rate. 50% due at time of reservation the remainder due 30 days prior to arrival.
Example summer week $1175 x 11%tax +$85cleaning= $1389.25 +$400 refundable damage deposit =$1789.25. 50% due to reserve $894.63 remaining 50% due 30 days prior to arrival
PLEASE READ ALL THE NICE COMMENTS LEFT BY OUR GUESTS!!!
Bike rentals are available starting March at the Ancient Mariner
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FRESH VEGGIES EVERY SATURDAY AT CADILLAC PARK 8 AM - 3 pm
OCTOBER 8 2ND ANNUAL WINGS AND WAVES COOKOFF 11AM - 3 PM
NOVEMBER 19 HOLIDAY ARTS FESTIVAL IN THE PARK
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH IS CLOSE BY!!
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- DVD
- Video Library : lots of dvd"s for kids and the whole family
- CD Player
- Pool Table
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : brand new gas grill 3/10/09 not responsible for gas quantity, tank may be exchanged at the chevron station.
- Lanai : PARTIALLY COVERED SO YOU CAN SIT IN THE SHADE OR LAY IN LOUNGE CHAIR FOR SOME SUN OR AN AFTERNOON NAP!!
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : WE ARE DIRECTLY ON THE BAY. WITH DEEP WATER BEHIND US SO ALL THE BOATS PASS RIGHT BEHIND US!!
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : Nationwide only
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Just installed new ceiling fans in bedrooms super whisper quiet!!!!Fm/Am radio with Ipod docking station so you can play your own music!!!, 2 Satellite TVs,Dvr, DVD/CD Player, Pool/Air Hockey Table, Fridge (with Ice/Water in the Door), Washer and Dryer, Outside Shower (hot and cold), Deck Furniture,
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Small under 40 lbs ,well behaved , house trained dogs are permitted for a $100 non refundable fee
- Kid Friendly : LOTS OF DVD"S FOR THE KIDS AND THE AIR HOCKEY TABLE IS A BIG HIT!!
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 24 YEARS AND OLDER NO PARTIES ETC!!
- Smoking Not Allowed : NO SMOKING IN THE HOUSE , HOWEVER YOU MAY SMOKE ON LANAI. PLEASE CAREFULLY DISPOSE OF YOUR BUTTS
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Public Boat Launch nearby, Public pool at golf course can be used for small fee daily if your tired of the beach Pass is complimentary June and July only IT OPENS MAY 1ST,Go out on "THE DUKE" at the marina for fishing and sunset cruises. Historic Fort Gaines, The Estuarium, Bellingrath Gardens, Seafood Restaurants, Car Ferry to Fort Morgan, Golf at Kiva Dunes, Quaint town of Fairhope, Mobile is about 30 minutes away, USS Battleship Alabama. biloxi mississippi is about 1hr 10 minutes away the beau rivage is worth the trip!!!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
MARCH 1- MAY 26 ........ $975 weekly.........$175 nightly
MAY 26 - AUGUST 4......$ $1200 weekly PLUS $85 cleaning and 11% tax on all rents
SUMMER SPECIAL AUGUST 4 -SEPT 8......$1050 weekly $185 nightly
SEPT 8- NOV 24...........$ $975 weekly .$175 nightly
NOV 24-DEC 31 .............$775 weekly $145 nightly
Jan & Feb $1275 monthly or $675 weekly $140 nightly
$500 refundable damage deposit on monthly rentals , $400 dd on weekly
MAXIMUM OF 6 people $100 non refundable pet fee for well behaved pets
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Bay Watch Kids Love Our Place!!
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Dauphin Island
My best friend and her husband bought a condo here and we came to visit from San Diego Ca.We fell in love with this quiet little island.There are no crowds no matter when you are here if we were on the beaches in San diego it would be difficult with our 7 yr old because of the amount of people ( wall to wall) and the partying.Plus the water is so warm and calm!! Dauphin Island is like going back in time!! no crowds beautiful white sand beaches!! GREAT FOR FAMILIES!!
The Unique Benefits at this House
We enjoy the beautiful water views and the constant parade of boats.The neighborhood is quiet with lots of birds and close to the major attractions. The birding attractions are on our street!! Which I didn't know untill after we bought it!!We are a short bike ride to Fort Gaines, the Estuarium, We love the air hockey and pool table and the beachy decor!!!It Just feels like home when we come over the Dauphin Island Bridge.
Shell Mound Park is an 11 acre botanical treasure trove found on no other Gulf barrier island. Spring migration occurs March - May.
According to legend the trees served as shelter for the islands wild goats that would climb into the trees at night to escape hungry alligators . Its now home to many Warblers,Vireos< and Gnatcatcher
Property Photos
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- VIEW FROM THE BACK PORCH!!! WATCH ALL THE BOATS GO PAST. - Dauphin Island Rental
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- Water View Side of House - Dauphin Island Rental
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- Covered Back Porch to watch the constant parade of boats!!! - Dauphin Island Rental
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- Relaxing back porch!! Water views all sides!!
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- Dining Room with the water view.
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- LARGE OPEN KITCHEN WITH ALL NEW APPLIANCES!! TO PREPARE THAT GOURMET MEAL
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- WARM AND INVITING LIVING ROOM !!
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- AIR HOCKEY /POOL TABLE FOR LOADS OF FUN !!!
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- "BOTANICAL BEAUTY" Spacious Master with private Bath ,King Bed ,Armoire and TV
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- MASTER BATH
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- Go Fish The nautical bedroom > Perfect for kids!!
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- Panoramic view of the back yard.
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- Check out the west end public beach!! Tons of fun for the kids!!!
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- FORT GAINES THERE IS LOTS OF HISTORY ON THE ISLAND!!
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- Bring your Kayak or rent one !!! We saw a dolphin 5 ft from us!!!!
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- Golfing at the local course. Beautiful ocean views!!!
Traveler Reviews (34)
Great Winter Getaway
Guest: Trader J
(Chicago,il)
Date of Stay: 03/09/09
Review Submitted: 04/06/09
My wife and I spent four days on the Island. Bay Watch was a very comfortable retreat from the Chicago cold with all the comforts of home. The new grill on the porch was put to good use with some terrific steak and seafood from The Common Loon and Skinners.Bicycling around the island is a joy, but be sure to bring bug spray for the noseeums if you visit in March! We will be back.
Owner response:Thanks Jim glad you enjoyed your stay!!!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+.
Fun for the whole family!
Guest: Snowbird
(Little Rock, AR)
Date of Stay: 12/19/11
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
We visited mid December. Despite us being 2 couples and 2 small children, there was plenty of room. And although many of the restaurants were closed and the weather was rainy, the pool table and air hockey table kept us entertained. The selection of movies was also good for those cooler evenings. The home was well stocked, clean and kept up well, our host maintained good communication and was very helpful in providing suggestions to make our stay even better. Skinners stayed open while we were there and was the place for fresh sea food. We returned relaxed and hope that one we might return again.
Recommended for:Families with young children.
3 night getaway, just what we needed!
Guest: M, L, & C
(Beechgrove, TN)
Date of Stay: 08/19/11
Review Submitted: 09/18/11
Husband, daughter and I went down for a long weekend. Listing was as described and pictured. Very clean and well maintained. Quiet location close to the water. We would recommend this property to a friend. The Sea Lab is very nice!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Family Vacation
Guest: MoGo
(Ozarks)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 08/15/11
We were very excited to see the Bay Watch house exactly as described and super clean. My grandkids loved the water so close to the house, evening visits were a must. The air hockey & pool tables were a huge hit, we had some pretty heated matches between PaPa and grandson. Quiet and relaxing are the first two words that come to mind when I think of our stay at Bay Watch. The other adults in our party were especially fond of the back deck in the morning, that's where they took the little one so others could get a few more minutes of sleep. Comfortable beds, great A/C and pleasing decor were also elements of this house worth mentioning. Thanks again and we will be in touch for another visit in our new favorite place, Dauphin Island.
Owner response:Thank You Julie Im so glad you had a good time!!! Hope you tried the royal reds!!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Great place off beaten path
Guest: Tatine
(Memphis)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 07/25/11
Wonderful place for quiet week, even with two teenage boys along. They loved the pool table. We rented a few bikes for the week so everyone could go where they wanted, when they wanted. Went on a great deep sea fishing trip, saw a few dolphins up close, and we're still eating some of the red snapper we froze to take home. Ferry ride to Fort Morgan was great and the architecture beatiful; then drive to Gulf Shores helped us appreciate what a special place Dauphin Island is. No back to back mega surf/beah stores and no high rises. All in all a great, relaxing week with just the right amount of discovery.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Getaway!
Guest: Gran
(Bartlett, TN)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11
Review Submitted: 06/14/11
We loved Bay Watch. It was one of the most relaxing places we've been. The house was great. It had everything you needed, just like at home.We loved the island and the surrounding attractions. Be sure to visit the bakery. It was out of this world.We visited Bellingrath and that was awesome! You can't go wrong with this rental.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Great Getaway
Guest: Allen
(Decatur, AL)
Date of Stay: 04/14/11
Review Submitted: 04/23/11
Great house and location! Nicely decorated and maintained. Kids and adults loved the air hockey/pool table. The large back porch with plenty of seating and view of bay was great! We enjoyed strolling to the very convenient bird watching locations. Hope to return for a longer stay in the future.
Owner response:Thanks Allen I'm glad you and your family had a good time!!
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GREAT FAMILY VACATION
Guest: The Warren Family
(Taylorville Illinois)
Date of Stay: 05/31/10
Review Submitted: 06/14/10
Maureen, Thanks so much for sharing your home with our family. Our stay was all that we were hoping for and more. The boys loved the pool table, fishing out the back and looking for the crabs. We only got to go to the beach a few times which was beautiful and tons of fun. We took the tour of Fort Gains never new my boys liked history so much. We also toured the USS Alabama in Mobile that is something everyone should see great for the whole family. I most enjoyed sitting on the porch looking out at the bay and just relaxing. Even though the oil spill got to Dauphin Island I am glad we never changed our plans. You were so helpful and understanding. We hope to come back and we will tell our friends and family about your home and what a wonderful place Dauphin Island is. Thanks again!! The Warren's
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: Larry and Ellen Spann
(Opp, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 05/05/10
Review Submitted: 05/05/10
Maureen and Kurt, Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your beautiful Dauphin Island House! We couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate our 20th Wedding Anniversary! The house is so warm and welcoming, decorated beautifully and clean as a whistle! The view from the deck is perfect, and the neighborhood is quiet and peaceful! The weather was terrific, except for Saturday, but with the pool /air hockey table, great collection of movies, and comfortable house, we had a wonderful time anyway in spite of the rain! On the Sunny days, we toured the Island, mostly on foot or bike, and enjoyed all of the wonderful birding areas, and the unspoiled beaches! It is the perfect getaway for anyone wanting to avoid the crowded, commercialized beach scene!We have a new-found appreciation for bird watching now!! Dauphin Island is wonderful! So many friendly folks, great seafood and a wonderful little bakery that serves up great breakfast items and diet bashing treats!! The cream cheese danish are wonderful!!! All in all our trip was one of the best ever and your place was perfect! I recommend it to anyone, couples, families or someone looking for a wonderful , restful retreat! Thank you so much for sharing it with us! We had a great time! We hope to return to Dauphin Island soon! Larry and Ellen
Owner response:Thank you Larry and Ellen for your wonderful comments.It truely is a special place!! Thank you Maureen
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Guest: The Hollons
(Georgetown, Texas)
Date of Stay: 03/11/10
Review Submitted: 03/11/10
Thanks Maureen for sharing your awesome beach house. Spent the last week of February at Dauphin Island and had a wonderful time even with the COOL/COLD weather. Plan to return when weather is warmer so we can enjoy the beaufiful white sand beaches. Everyone should plan to do the Fort Gains tour. The seafood is outstanding and the people are all so friendly. You/yours have done a wonderful job on the remodeling of the house. Love the decor. Until next time. The Hollons.
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