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"AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH, CRAB TRAPS!
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81900 sq ft
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Dauphin Island, AL
- Place, Dauphin Island Beaches1 min walk
- Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach2 min drive
- Place, Fort Morgan52 min drive
- Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)55 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bunkbed
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Master
1 Queen Bed
Second
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Master
Toilet · Shower only
Shared
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
"AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH, CRAB TRAPS!
This house is a new rental in 2020. Ain't Life Grand is a 1800 sq ft house located on the Mississippi Sound side of Dauphin Island. This house is very special in that it has a private beach on the Mississippi Sound and a ground level pool. The "Gulf" side of the island is just a 7-10 minute walk or a 1 minute golf cart ride. The house has been recently renovated. Included in the rental are 5 sea kayaks, including single, tandem and kids kayaks, for exploring the canals and Sound. Dauphin Island is considered the sunset capital of the south and Ain't Life Grand gets some of the best views of sunsets on the island.
For the fisherman, Ain't Life Grand has a mooring post for your boat and will handle a boat up to 28 ft. The Sound is full of speckled trout, redfish, flounder, triple tail, ling (cobia), crabs, shrimp and much more. In the Gulf you will find all of the above, plus snapper, grouper, king mackerel, spanish mackerel and many other off shore species. There is a full fish cleaning station on the pool deck with sink, washdown and cutting board. Aint Life Grand even comes with 3 top of the line crab traps for that crab boil you love!
Ain't Life Grand is perfect for families and kids. The Sound, where the private beach is and house are located, is shallow and calm, perfect for kids and adults alike. For more surf and Alabama's famous white sand beaches just head to the Gulf side of the Island
Ain't Life Grand also has a Crow's Nest on the top of the house with 360 degree views The large back deck overlooks the pool and private beach.
The house layout is a 3 bedroom/2 bath. The master has a connecting bathroom and queen bed. Guest room 1 also has a queen bed and guest room has 2 sets of bunk beds so 4 can sleep there. Both rooms have a shared bathroom with shower and bathtub. The house sleeps 8 comfortably. There are 3 tv's, one in the main room, one in the master and one in the bunk bed room.
Outside you have a huge deck around the pool, a hot and cold outdoor shower, access to the beach and on the front deck, the house is a gas grill for cooking your catch. Under the house is parking for you ca, the golf car and the sea kayak rack. Also included is a large drum fan for those warm days and a compressor to blow up floats and tubes. Please be aware the Wharf was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and is not usable at this time.
You can charter most any size boat for fishing, cruising, dolphin watching, etc. And you can also rent boats at the Dauphin Island Marina.
Ain't Life Grand also includes all linens, Dish Satellite TV, and high speed internet. The kitchen is fully stocked with microwave, toaster, stove, pots, pans, blender, air fryer and even an ice cream maker.
You can rent a golf cart for your stay directly from the owners after booking for additional price. We upgraded the Golf Cart to a new 2023 Aerctic 6 passenger with a top speed of almost 27 mph! Great way to see the island and access the Gulf side.
The pool can also be heated to 90 degrees for an additional price, contact owner for more details.
Please do not print, sign and mail the contract to me. It is just an example of the contract for you to review. A week or so prior to your arrival, we will execute the contract via Docusign and will take care of heated pool/golf cart rental.
Finally, Hurricane Sally and Hurricane Zeta both did extensive damage to the house. We replaced almost everything, walls, ceilings, floors, much of the deck, insulation, subflooring, paint, etc.... It is basically like a new house! If you loved Aint Life Grand in the past, wait till you see it now!
Ask about our Snowbird winter multi week discounts!
Golf Cart rates-
March-October 675.00
November-February 500.00
Pool Heating Rates-
Sept-150.00
October-250.00
November-February-425.00
March-300.00
April-250.00
May 150.00
John
For the fisherman, Ain't Life Grand has a mooring post for your boat and will handle a boat up to 28 ft. The Sound is full of speckled trout, redfish, flounder, triple tail, ling (cobia), crabs, shrimp and much more. In the Gulf you will find all of the above, plus snapper, grouper, king mackerel, spanish mackerel and many other off shore species. There is a full fish cleaning station on the pool deck with sink, washdown and cutting board. Aint Life Grand even comes with 3 top of the line crab traps for that crab boil you love!
Ain't Life Grand is perfect for families and kids. The Sound, where the private beach is and house are located, is shallow and calm, perfect for kids and adults alike. For more surf and Alabama's famous white sand beaches just head to the Gulf side of the Island
Ain't Life Grand also has a Crow's Nest on the top of the house with 360 degree views The large back deck overlooks the pool and private beach.
The house layout is a 3 bedroom/2 bath. The master has a connecting bathroom and queen bed. Guest room 1 also has a queen bed and guest room has 2 sets of bunk beds so 4 can sleep there. Both rooms have a shared bathroom with shower and bathtub. The house sleeps 8 comfortably. There are 3 tv's, one in the main room, one in the master and one in the bunk bed room.
Outside you have a huge deck around the pool, a hot and cold outdoor shower, access to the beach and on the front deck, the house is a gas grill for cooking your catch. Under the house is parking for you ca, the golf car and the sea kayak rack. Also included is a large drum fan for those warm days and a compressor to blow up floats and tubes. Please be aware the Wharf was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and is not usable at this time.
You can charter most any size boat for fishing, cruising, dolphin watching, etc. And you can also rent boats at the Dauphin Island Marina.
Ain't Life Grand also includes all linens, Dish Satellite TV, and high speed internet. The kitchen is fully stocked with microwave, toaster, stove, pots, pans, blender, air fryer and even an ice cream maker.
You can rent a golf cart for your stay directly from the owners after booking for additional price. We upgraded the Golf Cart to a new 2023 Aerctic 6 passenger with a top speed of almost 27 mph! Great way to see the island and access the Gulf side.
The pool can also be heated to 90 degrees for an additional price, contact owner for more details.
Please do not print, sign and mail the contract to me. It is just an example of the contract for you to review. A week or so prior to your arrival, we will execute the contract via Docusign and will take care of heated pool/golf cart rental.
Finally, Hurricane Sally and Hurricane Zeta both did extensive damage to the house. We replaced almost everything, walls, ceilings, floors, much of the deck, insulation, subflooring, paint, etc.... It is basically like a new house! If you loved Aint Life Grand in the past, wait till you see it now!
Ask about our Snowbird winter multi week discounts!
Golf Cart rates-
March-October 675.00
November-February 500.00
Pool Heating Rates-
Sept-150.00
October-250.00
November-February-425.00
March-300.00
April-250.00
May 150.00
John
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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 and a first aid kit
About the neighborhood
Dauphin Island
Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Silver Cay, a neighborhood in Dauphin Island. Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Gaines and Bellingrath Gardens and Home. Jet skiing, kayaking, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.

Dauphin Island, AL
What's nearby
- Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Dauphin Island Public Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
- USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park - 51 min drive - 80.4 km
- Fort Morgan Beach - 51 min drive - 15.3 km
- Fort Morgan - 52 min drive - 15.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Circle K - 8 min drive
- Chevron - 7 min drive
- Pelican Pub - 8 min drive
- Pirate's Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
- Capt'n Snappers - 8 min drive
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Jan 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kaci B.
Oct 3, 2025
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Kaci B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan H.
Oct 12, 2025
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Susan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Morgan I.
Aug 13, 2025
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Morgan I.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kiana G.
Aug 16, 2025
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Kiana G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie J.
Jul 28, 2025
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Stephanie J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Denise G.
Aug 31, 2025
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Denise G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Michelle M.
Nov 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michelle M.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cathleen J.
May 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for family travel!
Cathleen J.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carrie R.
Jun 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carrie R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Monica S.
Sep 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
Monica S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erica C.
Aug 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Erica C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stacy A.
May 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best house by far!!
Stacy A.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jane L.
May 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best vacation
Jane L.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brittany K.
Aug 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brittany K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Casey F.
Jul 4, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay
Casey F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy W.
Jun 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach vacation!
Amy W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristin H.
Apr 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Kristin H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cathleen J.
May 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway!
Cathleen J.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lauren J.
Jan 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Lauren J.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
John H.
Dec 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!!
John H.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa H.
Jul 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely Grand!
Lisa H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather B.
Apr 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful trip
Heather B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Candi T.
Mar 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience
Candi T.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katie E.
May 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach retreat
Katie E.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by John Pearson
What makes this property unique
Private beach, pool, kayaks.
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