Gulf-Side Beach House, Sleeps 14, Gulf Views, Dauphin Island

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A wooden beach house with a balcony, a staircase, and a sandy beach in the background.
An aerial view of a coastal hotel with multiple buildings aligned along the beachfront, featuring a long road leading to the beach.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A beachfront house with a balcony and a staircase leading to the upper level.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Dauphin Island Beaches

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

4th Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Bunk Room

4 Twin Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this vacation home is on the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fort Morgan, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mobile Bay and Fort Morgan Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • West End Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 13 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 57 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf-Side Beach House, Sleeps 14, Gulf Views, Dauphin Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gulf-Side Beach House, Sleeps 14, Gulf Views, Dauphin Island?

As of Nov 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf-Side Beach House, Sleeps 14, Gulf Views, Dauphin Island on Jan 12, 2027 start from $516, 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 Gulf-Side Beach House, Sleeps 14, Gulf Views, Dauphin Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf-Side Beach House, Sleeps 14, Gulf Views, Dauphin Island?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf-Side Beach House, Sleeps 14, Gulf Views, Dauphin Island located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great location. There is a house directly in front of this one giving some obstructed views, but steps from the water is what we wanted and exactly what we got! Great communication from the rental company leading up to arrival, reminders of trash day and ease of contact for checkout too. Great experience for our family
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice floor plan. The kitchen had the best utensils and starter items that we've ever had. The bedrooms were roomy with excellent linens. Plenty of bath linens. Our family loved this place and want to come back. My step daughter said it was the best vacation place she's ever stayed. The Gulf being just a few yards away and the bay inlet on the other side the grand kids wanted to stay longer. THe 5 year old wanted to stay forever. We've stayed at several areas in past years but, Whale of a Tail is at the top of our stays!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love Whale of a Tale

We had the best week at Dauphin Island. Whale of a Tale was a beautiful beach house that accommodated our family perfectly. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was stocked with plenty of pots/pans to cook meals and the washer and dryer was so helpful keeping up with our laundry. The back deck was our favorite part. So relaxing. We spent most of our time on the porch and right down the steps at the beach. We loved Whale of a Tale and can’t wait for our next trip back .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
No views of beach due to houses nearby. Property had some maintenance issues and some cleaning issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

House

The only problem we had was the cockroaches on the bottom and a couple inc the house .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 7, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your time at Whale of a Tale. Just to reassure you, all our properties are on a quarterly pest control program that includes servicing for bugs. While palmetto bugs are native to our area, we take measures to minimize their presence. We appreciate your understanding and hope to host you again soon. Thanks, ACP Vacation Rentals.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whale of a Time

Beautiful house located nearly on the gulf with the water a few steps away. Well worth the money. The deck is amazing! Only thing to note is that there is a new house being built to the left of the house which partially blocks the view of the gulf. This is not reflected in some of the pictures. You still have a view through the two houses on the left and right of property, plus the wonderful sounds of the waves. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 13, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Whale of a Tale. It's always rewarding to know that our guests had a positive experience. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future! Thanks, ACP Vacation Rentals.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Enjoyable Gulf Vacation!

Visited Dauphin Island in mid-September. We were joined by family members a few days into our stay. The layout of the house was great, with each bedroom being situated at each corner of the house. The open floor plan allowed for all of us to be together without being too crowded. We enjoyed being close to the beach. The deck across the back of the house was a definite plus. Many pleasant hours were spent there in the evenings, and we had a few meals on the deck as well. Love those ocean breezes! Be mindful that the view does include the house in front of this one. This is our second visit to Dauphin Island, the first visit was over 9 years ago. We have stayed at other locations on the Gulf, and all agreed Dauphin Island is our pick! We are looking forward to a return trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whale of a Tail was Wonderful!

There were 11 (one a toddler) of us in this house for a week and we all plenty of room. We all loved the fact that each bedroom had it’s own private bathroom. The kitchen was well stocked and the owners have provided internet in case you need to work remotely. The beach is just a few steps off the stairs from the back deck. This was our first visit to Dauphin Island and it is very remote. No grocery store and not many restaurants. We cooked in a few nights which is the best way to go for dinner here. I highly recommend this house for your next stay! The only drawback to this house is that there is no lift for your luggage or groceries. You have to carry everything up a flight of stairs to the front door. We still loved the house though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The home was extremely clean and had all that we needed. We will be back! The house actually sits behind another home on the beach, but it did not bother us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

quiet family beach time

pretty nice comfortable place on beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

Nice property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Loved the house! Had enough room for our nine people it was comfy it was clean and it was so close to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
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