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Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack

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Exterior
Yep. The door is purple.
Exterior detail
Here's the den.
The screened porch has a lovely view of the oak forest across the street.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Indian Shell Mound Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs

1 Double Futon and 2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack

Escape to the tropics at Henry's House. It's a gem of a house, designed by renowned architect Eric Moser, with interiors by an HGTV insider. It's a classic coastal design, with high ceilings, big windows and lots of outdoor living spaces. There's a master bedroom downstairs that opens directly onto the deck and an upstairs bedroom that's washed in natural light. Outside, there's a wrap around deck with a dining table and shower. There's WiFi, of course, and a shady fenced yard so bring your pup.
It's a short bike ride or even shorter drive to The East End and Main public beaches, golf course, Audubon Bird Sanctuary, and DI town center. The house comes with 3 bikes, so you can get around the island like a local.
P.S. Henry's House is named for our Amazon parrot, Henry, who has been a regular on Dauphin Island for years.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Two pets, under 50 pounds
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please keep pets off the furniture! Please pick up pet poop in yard. Check again before you leave.
Put the bikes back in the shed when you're done with them.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this vacation home is by the sea. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fort Morgan, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Morgan Beach and Mobile Bay. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chevron - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack?

As of May 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack on Aug 4, 2026 start from $266, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council. Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a gem in Dauphin Island. It was everything we were looking for. Quiet, quaint and had all the amenities. We loved that we could be in such a quiet place and on the beach easily.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aennashville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My daughter and I fully enjoyed our stay. Everything was exactly as described in the listing. It was a very comfortable place to spend the week. Five minutes by bike to the beach. A great backyard for the dogs. Several cute restaurants and bars to hang out in.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Henry’s house. The host was quick to respond on any questions asked. The house was very clean and offered all the amenities that were needed. It’s also in a nice quiet area on the island.
Beautiful screened in porch!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mimi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great locationnice & quiet. Very clean & loved the screened-in side porch-great for coffee drinking, chatting & listening to the birds!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great stay in this little cutie!!

We really enjoyed our stay. Good location. Perfect for our pet too.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very charming. Clean. Excellent back yard and deck area. Nice and shady almost all day. Great neighborhood very quiet. Had an amazing stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, well apportioned home. Lanai was peaceful place to sip coffee every morning. Mid-island location, nothing is far away but the crowds.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We had the best time
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Henrys House

was clean, quiet, and convenient. would not hesitate to stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Henry’s Dauphin Island

Perfect, roomy, well equipped little cottage. Had everything we needed. Quiet neighborhood. Close to East end beaches. Loved the plants and the screened in porch was fabulous!! Definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Early fall vacation

Perfect weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter escape.

The house was so clean perfect location and wonderful for our family plus pup! Highly recommend
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stefanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Neighborhood on East End

We enjoyed our stay on Dauphin Island, as always. This neighborhood is quiet, close to several restaurants, & the homeowner provides bikes so it’s perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special

The plants and trees are a wonder! Inside, a great floorplan that is comfortable, peaceful and offers private spaces. The woodwork is spectacular....thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bego _.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet place!

Wonderful place to stay, quiet neighborhood with everything you need there at the home. Bikes, board games, privacy, the only knock, which it wasnt bad is the neighbors dogs run up to the fence and scare the mess out of you every now and then, but its just dogs being dogs. Overall we had a great time and would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

The property is beautiful! We stayed during January and the island was very quiet which we loved. John and Lisa
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So relaxing!

We loved our stay in this adorable lil ol beach shack! We enjoyed the bikes and loved the porch! We sat on the porch to enjoy our coffee, happy hour cocktails and night caps. :) the location is close to everything and also quiet and relaxing. The yard was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house

We had a wonderful time at Henry’s house. Everything was as stated. Highly recommended. Would rent it again, when coming back to the island.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

vary nice and dog good space

good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Cute house as described. Fenced yard was larger than expected. Lots of plants! Quiet neighborhood with the exception of a few loud dogs now and then. One of the better rentals we’ve stayed in.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

We loved our stay. The loft room was a little small for 4 teenagers (technically 3 and 1 adult 18th birthday :-) ). But other than that it was great.!!! Thanks Herny!!! Ps. WHO IS HENRY (this was the topic of much discussion)?
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House in a Relaxing Location

First time staying in a house on DI. Fantastic house with beautiful landscaping and interior design. Very functional for our family of 3 on a quiet street with easy access to the entire island. Well appointed with all the necessities, a grill, coffee maker, and plenty of towels. The deck and outside area is great and the bikes are a great addition. Nice and relaxing trip at a very affordable price for a holiday week! Glad we found this property and hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent peaceful getaway in a really cute little house

The house was just perfect for the two of us and our dog. The house is located in the middle of a tree lined residential neighborhood It is quiet and convenient to beaches, stores restaurants etc, Everything in the house was great and the bikes were used to explore the island. East beach and Middle beach are a short drive or bike ride away. After staying there. Any help we need with appliances or information, the owners were quick to respond. we booked in again for next year before we even left.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

noelle f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the vibe

This cottage is perfect. It was clean, comfortable, and beautifully-decorated. I love the neighborhood. So peaceful. Hard to imagine ever staying in a condo when gems like this cottage are available. And same goes for the island. A real community feel here and the beach (we chose the middle public beach) was almost to ourselves. We took the ferry to gulf Shores to check it out and I cannot begin to tell you how glad I was to have chosen Dauphin Island. If you like bumper to bumper traveling, loads of people, touristy shops and mini golf, and chaos....go to Gulf Shores. If you want to feel like a local, peaceful R&R, and an adequate choice of restaurants and small shops, go to Dauphin Island. And definitely stay at Henry’s House. They had everything we needed to feel right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Leanne Potts

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I'm a native of Mobile and have lived all over the place, but my latest residence is Atlanta.

Why they chose this property

I've been coming to the island since the 1970s, so having my own house there was a must. We're on the East End, because that's where the locals live, and it's the only part of the island that can withstand a hurricane. Plus, we like trees. Dauphin Island has one of the last stretches of unspoiled marine forest and seashore left on the northern Gulf Coast. Most of the world doesn't know about it, and we want to keep it that way.

What makes this property unique

Dauphin Island is great because it's not Gulf Shores or Orange Beach. There are more birds and turtles than tourists. If you can't live without a theme park, wall-to-wall shopping and the energy of a big crowd, go somewhere else. DI is about nature. Solitude. Peace.

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