To start, I think Tammy is a nice lady, but the communication with this property was difficult at best. From the start, I couldn't get returned phone calls, emails or texts. VRBO still thinks I haven't booked the property even though I paid a $300+ fee to them for the booking. I ended up having to pay through a 3rd party - which with "island time" probably isn't a big deal but we weren't sure until we arrived and the door opened if we were really booked to stay (it was late after a 15 hour drive).
Then, when we opened the door, the strong odor of cat urine and musty was overwhelming. We immediately went to open the windows and were stopped by signs that the windows were not to be opened! WHAT? AT the beach, I can't open the windows? This was NOT in the notes anywhere!
With a pet friendly house - we also expected a dog/pet gate on the deck - no such thing. That was a huge bummer as we had to use the deck chairs to make a sort of gate, and our dog leashes to keep the doors from slamming shut.
Otherwise the sheets had a perfume smell to them. And, the house was mostly clean. We did end up closing off one of the rooms where the cat smell was the worst.
We LOVED Dauphin Island - had a blast with all our activities and multiple walks to the beach. We have stayed in other rental homes and been provided with beach items such as chairs, toys, etc - this house did not have any of that - you'll have to bring your own.
We will return to the island, but not this rental. I do hope Tammy can find a way to provide better communication and to get rid of the cat odor for future visitors.