Island Retreat for Nature Lovers

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Kitchen Island
A living room with a television, sofa, coffee table, and a chair.
A wooden bar with a glass enclosure overlooking a forested area.
A window view of a forest with a tree trunk in focus.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a grey refrigerator, and a central island with stools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Indian Shell Mound Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Indian Shell Mound Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Suite

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Outdoor shower

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms

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About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this vacation home is near 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 Fort Morgan Beach and Mobile Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Retreat for Nature Lovers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Island Retreat for Nature Lovers?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Retreat for Nature Lovers on Oct 30, 2026 start from $250, 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 Island Retreat for Nature Lovers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Retreat for Nature Lovers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Retreat for Nature Lovers located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council and Indian Shell Mound Park. Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary are also within 2 mi (3 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. 44 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2026
Thank you! You're welcome back any time. Glad you enjoyed the house and island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at the Paradise in the Pines property. We enjoyed our stay just as much as our first trip. The property and amenities are just as described in the listing. The hosts are easy to communicate with. The house sits not far from the beach and the location is convenient for other activities on the island. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was exceptional inside & out! The host was outstanding and very accommodating. We will definitely book again next year. I can't say enough good things.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2026
Thank you for the feedback! You're welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was so nice we had to stay an extra week.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Getaway

House was amazing we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything we needed for the trip! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great quiet stay

We enjoyed the island and the home. It was as described and was tucked away in a quiet street, but close to everything. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, quiet and close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location. Central, surrounded by trees. Quiet, dead end street. Clean. Well stocked with essentials for a great family get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trip to Dauphin Island

The property was just a listed very cozy, clean and located on a quiet street in the middle of the island. I highly recommend this house if you are visiting Dauphin Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place

We enjoyed our time here. Very clean. We will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic house!

This house was perfect for our stay! Great location and perfect set up. Already considering it again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation trip

Very beautiful house and the owner was very helpful and responded quickly when we had questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2023
Thank you for visiting, Abbie. We’re glad you enjoyed your trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Amazing property and Island to stay at. Beaches arent packed. Island resturants are great. Friendly folks all around. And plenty to do.Property comes with everything to make you feel as though you were at your own home making for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best VRBO ever. I’ve stayed at several different houses at Dauphin Island, but after staying here, I’m ruined. I’ll definitely be returning. House was beyond clean, charming, spacious and homey. Just beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time in the Pines!

My father, boyfriend, and I had a wonderful visit at Dauphin Island and enjoyed staying here. It was our first time staying in the Pines vs the beach but it was so relaxing and the house had everything we needed. 10/10 would recommend and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

This was the perfect house and location for a weekend getaway with the kids! It was clean and well stocked. We played the games in the cabinet every night. The location is great for bike riding. We rode everywhere we wanted to go all over the island!Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Retreat in the pines

Quiet location prefect for a relaxing getaway. The porch was perfect for morning coffee listening to the rain, or at night listening to the birds. The house had everything we needed even sound machines in the rooms to help the kids fall asleep for a peaceful nights rest. The owner was great to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful Retreat 🙂‍↕️

Very pleased with the decision to book a stay here. This place is incredibly clean and neat, spacious, equipped with all of the convenient amenities, and located in a peaceful neighborhood. We both have high-stress jobs and ultimate relaxation is paramount on our vacations, which is exactly what the Island Retreat Cottage provided us. Very grateful to the hosts for prompt communication and I would highly recommend staying here to anyone looking for “the spot” on Dauphin Island!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

No property beach access

It was good, house was excellent, well stocked with cooking ,bath accessories, clean. Just thought there was access to beach by seeing wooden walkway,but it was of bird sanctuary. Had a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Island Bachelorette Trip

I rented this house for my sisters weekend bachelorette trip. It was perfect for relaxing on a quiet dead-end street. The house is updated very clean and cozy. 10 out of 10 recommend and will be renting again. The host are so accommodating and reply quickly. This goes down in the books as one of my favorite vacation homes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise In the Pines

We have been to the island multiple times and stayed at several properties. This house has it all. Great location (Centralized to the entire island), comfortable beds, plenty of room for a family, ouside dining with a seperate lounge area. We come to the island to reconnect as a family. We spent most nights fixing dinner and eating as a family. We will definitely be back to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation Rental

My sisters and I spent a week here. The house is beautiful, clean, and well stocked. We really enjoyed the covered outside deck and spent a lot of time there. Anytime I had a question, the owners immediately answered. Dauphin Island is a quiet little gem in the Gulf of Mexico. If you are looking for low key and non-commercialized, this is the place to go. We plan on returning soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It truly was paradise in the pines

As a family of five this place was perfect. The kitchen has everything you would need to make delicious family meals. They provided the perfect amount of everything from trash bags to cleaning supplies. The whole place made for a comfy and memorable stay. The balcony provided a perfect place to relax after a long day on the hot sand at the beach. I can’t say enough good stuff about the whole experience. We are typically not one to repeat a stay on our travels but we will 100% be back again. Thank you to our host you went above and beyond and it shows.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Really clean, comfortable and spacious! Loved the big deck and outdoor seating areas, the nature sounds of the trees and wildlife. We really bonded with the neighbor's cat Wiley as well. The place was clean, well organized and labeled and we had everything we needed. The only thing that bothered me was not having a body mirror for getting ready but that was minor lol. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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