Location: Dauphin Island, Alabama, USA (Adjacent to Isle Dauphine Golf / Beach . South of Mobile, Al) View Map
Accommodations: Vacation Home, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3.5+ Baths (Sleeps 10)
No Ida damage. Ready and renting.
ASK ABOUT November/December SPECIALS AT DUNE HOUSE. 10-20% off already low Fall/Winter Rates for 5 nights or more.
"DUNE HOUSE". Quiet location, at golf course, dune sunsets, beautiful deserted beaches, hammocks, fire pit and pet friendly.
Great for Home Schoolers w/an estuarine environment, Sea Lab research facility w/some resources for educators and aquarium.
Beach and island look great.
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NEW MANAGEMENT COMPANY. Contact Elizabeth at Island Resort Management R.E..
Our "Dune House" is a 2-story, PET FRIENDLY, Creole design with two 40ft south facing 1st and 2nd story screened porches facing the dune and one 40ft covered front porch. There are 3 bedrooms with in-suite baths. 1 King and 1 Queen bedroom open onto the screened porches. Each screened porch has hammocks, swings and seating areas with ceiling fans. The porch adjacent to the kitchen has an alfresco dining area. The King bedroom features a reading nook and porch bed for outdoor sleeping.
One of our sleeping porch photos was chosen by WebShots as the Featured Photo of the Day in August 2008.
The home is designed for year round living on a rare barrier island. Directly abutting the grand mother dune the property is waterfront with a 300 yard dune and beach buffer before the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This designated natural section of dune and beach are part of an area the (DIPOA) Property Owners Association plans to never allow to be developed.
Just to the east and accessible over the dune or a stroll along Orleans Dr is the Isle Dauphine Golf Club, a links style 18 hole gulf-front golf course.
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HURRY FOR 2010 AS DAUPHIN ISLAND IS FILLING UP FAST.
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Not your usual Dauphin Island rental home. The location and setting is more like an Hilton Head or Edisto Island cottage. The "Dune House's" setting is more lush with maritime pine forest on the east and west. Rare flora, fauna and birds are found along the mother dune to the south. The Isle Dauphine Golf Club is less than 300 yds from the front door with restaurant, pool, tennis, golf and beach amenities.
There are no roads between the home and the beach, just virgin dune and coastal vegetation. Sleep on the screened porches and harken back to the rhythms of the old south. Harken back to when one experienced the rhythms of nature, awakening to the myriad bird calls of this slice of paradise named the "Birdiest Small Town In America". In the evening sit on the porch or top the dune with a beach blanket to watch the sunset and wait for the stars to sprinkle across the sky. A naturally relaxing and invigorating experience awaits the family.
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Our cottage is located on the south side/Gulfside of the island, on two levels and within steps of the dune line. The decor is island eclectic with Gulf inspired colors, large flat screen TV in the living room and dvd units in each bedroom.
A charging station iPod adaptor is provided.
"Dune House" is a non-smoking, PET FRIENDLY home. You can enjoy many hours of sunbathing and playing on the beautiful sands of the Gulf of Mexico, or playing some sand volleyball while staying at our home. Come and enjoy the pristine white sand that we are famous for underneath your feet. There is a community pool located at the Isle Dauphine golf course and daily and weekly privileges are available at a reasonable rate.
Take the newly paved island long bike path to the fishing pier, West End jet ski rentals, ice cream/pizza , seafood shops and restaurants, the marina, deep sea fishing, boat rental, small plane airport, golf course, tour the historic fort or The Estuarium or just sightseeing.
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No traffic on the beach side of this home, just sand between you and the beach. No traffic jams and no traffic lights on this quaint & unknown fishing village on the Gulf of Mexico. We also offer porch, yard and beach seating for your family plus a charcoal grill. Several delicious seafood restaurants are available along with pizza or you can always cook at home in this kitchen outfitted for the home cook by the owners who are "Food Network" producers of series such as "Good Eats" and "Feasting On Waves" with Alton Brown and "Cooking Thin".
Visit the Gulf Front Audubon bird santuary for a closeup visit with the resident alligator.
Prior owners included a Judge (who built the home), an artist whose work still graces the home and the current owners who are a TV producer/director of photgraphy and island Realtor.
Linens/towels are provided for your convenience. In nearby Mobile are varied shopping and restaurant venues, a Fresh Market and other historic activities.
If in the Mobile area because of relocating for Thyssen Krump or EADS/Airbus you have no better base for exploring the area.
Property Amenities: Furnishings/Luxuries: AC, Beach Access, Beach Chairs, Ceiling Fan(s), Cook, Heating, Linens Provided, Patio, Porch/Lanai, Tile Floors, Wood Floors, Appliances: Blender, Coffee Maker, DW, Dryer, Filtered Water/Ice, Full Refrigerator, Grill/BBQ, Ice Maker, Iron, Ironing Board, Microwave, Stove, Toaster, Wash/Dry. Fenced side yard.
Electronics: Alarm Clock, Big Screen TV, Cable TV, CD Player, DVD Player, Home Theater, Internet Access, WiFi, Stereo, Telephone, TV, VCR
Transportation: Parking room for most boats, island shuttle passes home.
Other: Local community pool available with daily or weekly fee. Public golf available at the Gulf front Isle Dauphine Golf Club.
Also check out my West End rental "Chill Out" VRBO #92522 for a pure SUN, Sand and Surf experience.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Split system. 1st floor and 2nd floor.
- Washer: Stackable. Beside kitchen.
- Dryer: Stackable. Beside kitchen.
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Circle drive.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Parking beside home for RV or Boat.
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed: In master suite and opens to magical screened sleeping porch. Wake to myriad birds who migrate through Dauphin Island.
- Queen Bed (3) : 2nd upstairs master has one queen. Bedroom on main level has two (2) queen.
- Double Bed: Sleeping porch bed. Not included in bed count.
- Convertible Bed: Sleeper couch converts to queen in loft area on 2nd level.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Main level has a Flat Screen TV with stereo system in main living area with connector for iPod player. Each bedroom has a TV and DVD player. Upstairs south Master has a flat screen. The lower level 2-queens room has a iPod docking station and Karaoke DVD player. The kitchen has a small TV/VCR combo & CD player with iPod connector to speakers.
- DVD (4)
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath: Garden tub in king and queen master bedrooms. Non jetted.
- Shared Pool: Pool is located at the Isle Dauphine golf club just a short stroll away. Family and weekly rates available. Mention Marion's Dune House rental.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fully equipped cooks kitchen with double oven.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: Filtered water and ice on the door.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Contact Mary at Lighthouse Bakery for catering and access to event facility if requiring receptions or parties. Florist-"Joyce's Just For You Floral" Mack & DD's Emporium for island arts/crafts
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Lanai: Screened 40ft porch on upper and lower levels.
- Gazebo: Rustic roofed activity area between screened porch and dune.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Home fronts the Gulf of Mexico and is sheltered behind the mother dune on Dauphin Island. The water is NOT visable directly from the home due to the dune. Access to the private property owners beach is over the dune or a short walk along the drive to the Golf Club. A "Red Wagon" is provided to take to the beach.
- Golf Course View: Home is about 1000 ft from the 18-hole Gulf Front golf club.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance: Free to USA, Canada and Mexico.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Pack the PETS-A per pet fee applies. Recommend Advantage or Revolution for island fleas & ticks.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): The rear of the home has a ramp for wheelchairs. No bathrooms are wheelchair accessible.
- Kid Friendly: Expansive dune between home and beach is great for safe play.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: See rental agency for information.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Please no smoking due to allergies.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Shelling-----Owner (Marion Laney)is a licensed real estate agent in Alabama (ACP, inc, Dauphin Island, Al)and Gulf Breeze, Florida (Kiefer Real Estate Group)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer .......... $1750.00/week. Weekly Only.
Spring & Fall ... $1300.00/week. Weekly from August 9th to Nov. Weekly Only.
Winter .......... $1000.00/week. From December 1st to Feb. 28th
Winter Monthly .. $2500.00/month (Two Month Minimum).
Security Deposit: TBD. Contact owner.
Pet Fee: TBD. Contact owner.
Cleaning FEE: TBD. Contact owner.
Year round long term available with a minimum $4000.00 per month rate.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
"Dune House"Gulf Front-Mother Dune Nature Area-Pets! Pets!
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Dauphin Island
What do we want in a beach vacation?
We want a non-commercial, uncrowded beach, local seafood, historic connection, moderately easy access and nice folks.
These requirements and so much more were found on Dauphin Island.
DI has no chain restaurants, miles of uncrowded and many times deserted beaches, local shrimpers who live on the island, Fort Gaines, and easy 5.5 mile drive from Atlanta with only 30 minutes non-interstate, plus some of the nicest folks you will find anywhere living on the island. We love the diverse terrain on the island, the pet friendly beaches and the designation as the MOST BIRDIEST SMALL TOWN IN AMERICA for 3 years running!
The island has some of the most reasonable rental prices of any Gulf of Mexico beachtown plus being so easy to travel to.
So, as you can see Dauphin Island is our idea of Paradise.
We call it an ex-pats escape inside the USA. Come check us out!
The Unique Benefits at this Vacation Home
Serenity, family bonding, sunset strolls, sunrise walks, kayaking, sun bathing, ocean swimming, nature walks, surf fishing, deep sea fishing, birdwatching, Estuarium visits, Sealab summer classes, breakfast at Lighthouse Bakery, lunch at Fae's or the Oarhouse, a round of gulf front golf at the Isle Dauphine club, island long bike rides, historic Ft Gaines, Ferry rides to Ft Morgan, West End Beach bands and jetskis......etc.
This is Dauphin Island's 18 hole Gulf of Mexico fronting and public accessible golf course.
An airport located on Dauphin Island for private planes to land. No fuel provided. Lights activated by pilots.
The private DIPOA beach accessible over Dune Houses mother dune or via the Golf Club boardwalk.
Directly on the beach and at the Isle Dauphine Country Club.
Good food and fun in a raised building with great views.
Who would not love to send their child to a Little Red Schoolhouse on an island to school?
A gulf front nature park of 160ac under the banner of the National Audubon Society.
Internationally known for it's scientists study of the worlds seas we are very lucky to have this facility on Dauphin Island. Summer classes are available to visiting children and families.
A fun excursion for the entire family. Be sure to bring something to fee the gulls from the fantail of the ferry.
Site of the Civil War Fort and named one of the MOST endangered historic sites in the USA.
A gated gulf front community of single family homes with direct access to the Isle Dauphin Country club. Amenities include pool, tennis courts and a beach boardwalk.
The Town of Dauphin Island's new public beach features many diversions including jetski rentals.
My other beach rental property. Look for it on VRBO or Homeaway under pet friendly.
The standard of luxurious and safe beach front living on Dauphin Island. For purchase or rental info: mlaney@ForgottenGulf.com
The 2nd of 2 Gulf Front, gated single family developments. the other is DeSoto Landing.
251-650-4017 Sales on Dauphin Island Holiday Isle Condo sales on Dauphin Island Ask for Marion Laney
Owner's Map of Dauphin Island
I wear multiple hats on the island including working with Buyers and Sellers as a Realtor with ACP Real Estate. A specialist in buying/selling coastal real estate, building from the ground up as I have with several of my homes, modular/system construction, a earth centric and green guided focus, I love combining my love for Dauphin Island with a desire to protect and guide it's inevitable growth with initiatives which preserve it's rare lifestyle and mix of socio-economic residents.
Other businesses I am involved with add to the opportunities to spread the word about Dauphin Island nationally to other folks who can appreciate it's laid back, lost in time, fishing village/1960's beach village vibe. One of these other businesses is ideaWercs, inc. (which can be found on YouTube) which keeps me in the entertainment business furnishing the Producer and Director of Photography to the hit Food Network series "Good Eats".
Property Photos
- Front of Dune House with circle drive. - Dauphin Island, Alabama Vacation Home
- Rear of home with wheelchair ramp. - Dauphin Island, Alabama Vacation Home
- View from dune - Dauphin Island, Alabama Vacation Home
- Living room and TV area. Dining behind camera
- TV area, fireplace area, dining in rear with 40' porch behind.
- Upper sleeping porch
- Beach in front of golf club.
- Bring the pets! Dress them for the holidays.
- Master KING bedroom looking out to upper 40ft screened porch.
- Sunset from the dune in front of "Dune House".
- 1st Floor porch, dining and swing.
- Dune House, beach, pool, golf and restaurants.
- The dune walk
- Birding on DI
- Mardi Gras on DI. A family time for 2 Saturdays.
- 3rd bedroom w/2 queens and hammock on porch. Kids room or mix with adults.
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Welcome to Dune House on Dauphin Island's Gulf front East End. Dune House has just begun to be available for rental on Dauphin Island. Please leave comments and suggestions if you have stayed with us. If you are just "browsing" please look around at "Dune House" and for a true sun-sand-surf experience check out "Chill Out" just above this VRBO listing. Enjoy and welcome to Dauphin Island on the ForgottenGulf. Marion and Dana mlaney (at) ForgottenGulf (DOT) com