Front of Dune House with circle drive.
Location: Dauphin Island, Alabama, USA (Adjacent to Isle Dauphine Golf / Beach . South of Mobile, Al) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Sleeping Porch, 3.5+ Baths (Sleeps 12)
Keywords: Vacation Home, cottage, pet friendly, wheelchair, accessible, dogs, beach home, Big Shrimpin'
Beach walking, shrimp, and frolicking with your pets on the beach are great during our mild winter, glorious Spring Break and Summer.
Spring and Fall a best for the screened sleeping porches.
Sleeps 10
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 plus loft sleeping area. 1 King and 1 Queen bedroom open onto the screened porches. Each screened porch has 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 screened porch bed for outdoor sleeping.
"DUNE HOUSE". Quiet location, ON BEACH DUNE, at golf course, dune sunsets, beautiful deserted beaches, hammocks, fire pit and pet friendly.
Great for Home Schoolers w/an estuarine teaching environment, Sea Lab research facility w/some resources for educators and aquarium.
Beach and island look great.
Follow our Tweets on #DauphinIsland and at ChillOutBeachHouse on Facebook.
Contact Elizabeth at Island Resort Management R.E.
One of our sleeping porch photos was chosen by WebShots as the Featured Photo of the Day in August 2008.
Alton Brown of Food Network and Good Eats dropped by to visit at Dune house while appearing in "Seafood, Science and Celebrity" in March of 2011.
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 which is great for walking.
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SUMMER 2011 on DAUPHIN ISLAND FILLED UP FAST so Book Early for 2012
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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. Bring iPhone or the Droid star field app to really appreciate our starlit sky's.
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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 photography for Food Network series 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.
Electronics: Alarm Clock, Big Screen TV (HD), 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.
the "star" of "Big Shrimpin' " is next door in Bayou La Batre.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Split system. 1st floor and 2nd floor.
- Linens Provided
- Washer : Stackable. Beside kitchen.
- Dryer : Stackable. Beside kitchen.
- 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 (4) : 2nd upstairs master has one queen. Also, a queen trundle plus- Bedroom on main level has two (2) queens.
- Double Bed : Sleeping porch bed. Not included in bed count.
- Bunk Bed : Located on 1st floor opens onto screened porch.
- Convertible Bed : Sleeper couch converts to queen in library area on 2nd level.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Garden tub in king and queen master bedrooms. Non- jetted.
- Cable/Satellite TV : DISH HD to most TV's. 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 TV & DVD player with iPod connector to speakers.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- 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 : Unlimited local and LONG distance. No blocks.
- Free Long Distance : Free to USA, Canada and Mexico.
- Broadband Internet : Upgraded high-speed of 10 MBits per second
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wifi and wired in kitchen/dining area
- Other Amenities
- Sleeping porch's are very rare but an amazing treat if you have never experienced this fast disappearing Southern tradition.
- 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
- Golf
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Shelling-----Owner (Marion Laney)is a licensed real estate agent in Alabama (ACP, inc, Dauphin Island, Al)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer .......... $1750.00/week. May 12th to August 13th. Weekly Only.
Spring & Fall ... $1300.00/week. Wkly 3/03/12 5/12/12 and August 13th to Nov.26th
Winter .......... $900.00/week. November 27th-March 3rd, Christmas wk extra
Winter Monthly .. $2500.00/month (January and/or February only).
Security Deposit: TBD. Contact owner.
Pet Fee: $100.00 non-refundable pet deposit. Check with agent for specifics.
Detailed deposit, full payment, travel insurance & refund @ Alabama Realty website
Year round long term available with a minimum $4000.00 per month rate.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Bring the Pets-Dunefront+4/3 Nature Area+Sleeping Porch
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.
Also, for great seafood, just next door is the Seafood Capital of Alabama, Bayou La Batre, the location of "Big Shrimpin' ".
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 Cottage
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 the golf club or the Oarhouse, a round of golf, island long bike rides, historic Ft Gaines, Ferry rides to Ft Morgan, West End Beach bands, Skinner's Seafood or a trip to Bayou La Batre 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.
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
The home port for "Big Shrimpin' ", the hit History Channel series extolling the very real virtues of the shrimping heritage based in Alabama's Seafood capital, Bayou la Batre. Stay at Dune House and explore this swiftly disappearing American heritage site.
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.
During the BP oil spill I was appointed by the Alabama Governor as 1 of 6 Commissioners on the Alabama Coastal Development Commission and served as a founding member of the regions Tourism Development Council to represent both Dauphin Island and Bayou La Batre.
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
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- Front of Dune House with circle drive. - Dauphin Island, Alabama Vacation Home
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- Rear of home with wheelchair ramp. - Dauphin Island, Alabama Vacation Home
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- View from dune - Dauphin Island, Alabama Vacation Home
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- Living room and TV area. Dining behind camera
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- TV area, fireplace area, dining in rear with 40' porch behind.
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- Upper sleeping porch
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- Beach in front of golf club.
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- Bring the pets! Dress them for the holidays.
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- Master KING bedroom looking out to upper 40ft screened porch.
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- Sunset from the dune in front of "Dune House".
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- 1st Floor porch, dining and swing.
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- Dune House, beach, pool, golf and restaurants.
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- The dune walk
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- Birding on DI
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- Pool access @ Isle Dauphine club. $6 a day. Cafe, cocktails, golf, beach...
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- 3rd bedroom w/2 queens and hammock on porch. Kids room or mix with adults.
Traveler Reviews (4)
Our stay at the Dune House
Guest: Tony
(Ohio)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11
Review Submitted: 09/03/11
My brother and I took our families hear in Aug. we could not have ask for a better place to go. House was big, clean, very nice, private just a awesome place to vacation will go back someday. Island was great to very nice people everywhere and very laid back no fast food was great highly recomend this Island and the Dune House.
Owner response:Donald, thank you for the nice review. We hope you can visit Dauphin Island again soon! Marion
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Great Family Vacation Home
Guest: Relaxed
(Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10
Review Submitted: 06/17/10
On 6/4/10 we brought 9 family members together for a week who have not spent more than a holiday meal as a group in nearly 20 years. Ages ranged from 5 to 67, and every one of us was able to do the things we wanted. The house is laid out perfectly to allow everyone to sit together for meals or games, but also to allow anyone to find a quiet corner (or hammock) for alone time. Sunsets on the dunes are beautiful, and the Isle Dauphine Golf Club just up the street is a wonderful architectural relic of the 50s with a round saltwater swimming pool that served us just fine while the tar balls washed up on the beach. The grill at the pool serves great fried pickles, too! The house has all the modern amenities without losing the rustic feel. It is not a sterile beach house like those you'd find at Gulf Shores or Destin (not that I mind those either!). This place makes you feel like you're in a neighborhood and part of the local color. Members of our clan took advantage of many of the interesting activities around Mobile and the Alabama Gulf coast, including the Gardens, Alligator Alley, Fort Gaines and a ferry ride to Fort Morgan, Alligator Alley, the USS Alabama, and the Aeronautic museum in Pensacola. The walk to the beach through the dunes is long when it's 94 degrees and 150% humidity, but really neat if you're into the flora and fauna of the island. The beach you get to is actually on the bay, but the sand spit is a few hundred feet across the water from you and the public beach on the gulf is maybe 1/4 mile to the right. The public beach is lovely and takes about 2 minutes to reach by car, but if we'd gone when it was a little cooler that would have been a great walk. Strongly recommend taking multiple vehicles for large groups so folks can go their own ways. The house has the best-equipped kitchen I've ever expereinced at a rental, and books galore. The upstairs bathrooms are renovated and have the biggest soaking tubs I've ever seen. My 5 year old was able to practice the flutter kick in ours! Drawbacks (from my perspective) were few. There are beds for 12 people all sleeping with someone else - one is a fold out couch in the loft indoors, and one is on the sleeping porch. It was a little hard to nail down heat settings on the glass-top range, and the mother dune blocks the breeze. However, there are LOTS of fans and we were never uncomfortable in the house or on the porches. We hope to return someday!
Owner response:Melinda, thank you for the great review and suggestions for activities! The glasstop cooktop has been replaces and there is also a new washer & dryer. I have added Queen trundle to the second upstairs master, added a bunkbed to the downstairs bedroom and a large flatscreen to the kids room downstairs. The kitchen has been reconfigured with more room and a satellite island/cutting board with seating for 4 in the kitchen. A coffee grinder was added as well. The dining area seats 12 comfortably and a separate game table is set up. Not sure if the Dish HD was in place when you came but that is also active with a DVR. Hope you can come back in 2012! Marion
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing, girls getaway.
Guest: Kathy & David1
(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/05/08
Review Submitted: 07/05/08
I can sit on the back porch all day! It's so quiet and peaceful, and walking distance to the stores, golf course and restaurants. Dune House is very spacious and comfortable with a fabulous gourmet kitchen. A couple of pounds of Skinner's fresh-off-the-boat shrimp, a bottle of wine, what more could you want?
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Guest: Owner
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Date of Stay: 07/02/08
Review Submitted: 07/02/08
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
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