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Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!

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Pool
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top rated for families.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near West Beach
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 21

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, West Beach
    β€ͺ19 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    β€ͺ2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    β€ͺ3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

3rd Flr Middle BR

1 Twin Bunk Bed

3rd Flr NE BR

1 King Bed

3rd Flr SE BR

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

3rd Flr SW BR

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Flr BR

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Dancing Dolphin 2nd Floor Common Bath

Toilet

Dancing Dolphin 3rd Floor Common Bathroom

Bathtub or shower Β· Toilet

Dancing Dolphin 3rd Floor East Master Bedroom Bathroom

Bathtub Β· Toilet Β· Shower only

Dancing Dolphin 3rd Floor Northwest Bedroom Bathroom

Bathtub or shower Β· Toilet

Dancing Dolphin Main Floor Master Bedroom Bath

Bathtub Β· Toilet Β· Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!

Dancing Dolphin
2193 West Beach Blvd

Summer 2026 is ALMOST GONE and 2027 is filling up REAL FAST! Still looking for 2026? Contact us ASAP.

Don't forget, peak season is in swing and during peak season, we book Saturday to Saturday. So, if you're looking and don't see any availability, check to see if your stay duration falls under those parameters as that usually is the problem :) But, as always, feel free to reach out as we are always happy to help!

DANCING DOLPHIN: GORGEOUS. RELAXING. POOL. BEACH.

Dancing Dolphin is a gorgeous stand-alone, beachfront, home that is located directly on the Gulf! It has 10 foot ceilings with crown molding, is professionally decorated, and has wonderful gulf views from most rooms, including 4 out of 5 bedrooms!

Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge (varies by season and with gas market price, has been $60-85 per night, just inquire, and must be for length of stay (this is based on market pricing for propane gas, and can change at any time, both up and down, until added to a reservation). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a week before check in so we can get it on before you arrive.

Comfortably sleeping 21 with four of the five bedrooms located on the gulf side so you can wake up to the water out your window. The Dancing Dolphin in Gulf Shores also has a large open living/dining/kitchen area, and includes TWO Gulf Front Master Bedrooms, each with its own tub and separate shower.

Main Floor Bedroom: King
3rd Floor NW Bedroom: King
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom: Twin Bunk + Twin over Full Bunk
3rd Floor SE Bedroom: King + Bunk
3rd Floor SW Bedroom: 2 Queens + QSS

Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

Other amenities at the Dancing Dolphin in Gulf Shores include a POOL, televisions, cable, internet, central air, ceiling fans throughout, TWO refrigerators with ice makers, washer & dryer, 2 dishwashers, outside showers and a picnic table.

VIRTUAL TOUR!
Want to check out all of the nooks and crannies yourself? Check out our NEW 3D virtual tour:

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=hnDejD5nSKF

BONUS FRIDGE AND DISHWASHER
Yep. TWO refrigerators and two dishwashers... You won't want to ever have just one again!

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for at least 8 cars. In fact, you could park more cars than you should be driving for a 21 person home! Inquire if you have special vehicle needs.

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.

PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Please inquire.

No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!

That's it! We think you'll have a great stay in our home. Reach out and let us know how we can help!

SNOWBIRDS! Up to 2/3rds off for off-season stays of 28 days or longer.

We have several other homes, some with elevators, and some really big ones (12 bedrooms!). One as small as a 3BR on the lagoon. Send us a note if you have other needs. Need more? Blue Heron is a door down? Get TWO homes right by each other. Or, how about FOUR? Blue Heron, Dancing Dolphin, Egret and Erica's Sandpiper are all less than .2 miles apart! Best wishes. Rick
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pls inquire. No house parties.
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.
Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.
Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 865099
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. The Wharf and Tanger Outlet Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Waterville USA and The Park at OWA. Shrimpy's Grill and Golf and Zooland Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 24 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Fort Morgan - 38 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • β€ͺThe Hangout - ‬9 min drive
  • β€ͺThe Catch - ‬8 min drive
  • β€ͺPink Pony Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • β€ͺSunliner Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • β€ͺPicnic Beach - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!?

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! on Sep 14, 2026 start from $1,273, 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.

Is Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from West Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Perfect views!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Dancing Dolphin

Had a great time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Krista C.

2025 Beach Trip @ Dancing Dolphin

We had a wonderful time! The house was perfect for our family trip
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

10 out of 10! Loved Dancing Dolphin!

We've had a lovely stay at Dancing Dolphin. We have especially appreciated your customer service, so we'd like to book with your company again. I'm curious about Dancing Dolphin for the return, and Blue Heron property too.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Thanksgiving at the beach!

We had a wonderful time!! Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed seeing the dolphins swim by each day.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 15, 2025
😁 Thanks Stephen! Glad you had a wonderful ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 star stay at Dancing Dolphin. Great place. Beachfront. Sheltered pool. Private. Nice open beach that feels like its your own, and high chance of dolphin 🐬 (and sometimes Blue Angel) sightings! What's not to love! πŸ₯° We'd be happy to have you all back anytime for more sand, surf, wonderful food 🦐 and dolphins 🐬! Reach out when ready to lock it in. Dancing Dolphin goes super early each year. Don't miss out! πŸ˜‰ Thanks again! πŸ™
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jamie lee t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host were great and Checked in often. We booked for next year we were so happy!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 15, 2025
😁 Back at you with the love and warm fuzzies Jamie Lee! πŸ₯° So happy you all had a wonderful time, and they everything was fantastic and that you loved out communication, support, and check ins! We are so happy to have you all with us at Dancing Dolphin again next year too! Reach out if you have any suggestions for DD, BBH communications and support, even just 'wish list' items for the 2026 return trip! We'd love to hear from you! 😍 Thanks again for staying with us, for the return, and for taking the time to share your ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 star experience! πŸ™
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

TERRY G.

Perfect!

We had a great time. The house was perfect, great view of the ocean, plenty of room for our family. The house was very clean and well stocked. Again your house was perfect thank you for sharing your home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Dancing Dolphin

We had a great time, enjoyed the house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

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

Great place

My family of 16 loved the house and the beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 17, 2024
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From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennie C.

We had a great time. The beach is beautiful.

We had a great time. The beach is beautiful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Incredible place

Thank you for the lovely stay at the Dancing Dolphin! Our group had an incredible trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malarie D.

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

Great stay

My family and I had the perfect stay. Very clean, perfect communication, and an amazing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 17, 2024
Thanks Malarie! Happy to here you had a super ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ time! If you have any suggestions, drop me a line!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Relaxing stay

Thank you again for allowing us to stay at the Dancing Dolphin. It was such a relaxing stay and Gulf Shores is such a beautiful beach and fun little beach town ! We can't wait to come back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Carroll P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and relaxing

Very nice roomy house for a large family. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 27, 2024
[😊 Thanks Carroll! Glad you all had a great time, loved the home, location, and is was perfect for your large family. Gotta wonder how that 5th star got lost from the rest of her buddies. I tried reaching out a few times to check in on suggestions you might have but no word. If you have a moment to reach out, would love to hear what we can do to help the wayward one for your next trip to get the band back together: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ πŸ˜‰. Thanks again! πŸ™]
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Five star

Can’t wait to stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 4, 2024
πŸ™ Thank you so much Jason! Glad everything from checkin, to cleaning, to Dancing Dolphin itself and its location were all ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. I really appreciate that, and am so happy we could help you all with the perfect beach vacation! Happy to have you all back any time. πŸ‘πŸ˜ŽπŸ–οΈ
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Darlene R.

Great time at Dancing Dolphin! We will be back!

The house is amazing. We all had a great time and hopefully imprinted some memories in our little ones. 😁
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tuanb D.

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

Very satisfaction vacationers

Very nice place, roomy living room and kitchen, excellent for large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Nice! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your 5 star stay in our home! We aim to please! Shoot me a direct message if you have any feedback, suggestions, or need anything for the future--return trip!? Thanks again! Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

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

Great house for a family vacation

This is a great home for your family vacation! The assortment of bedrooms should meet any size of group. The location and the private walk to the beach is perfect. We really enjoyed sitting on the balconies, beachfront is the way to go!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 12, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind words Connie... very much appreciate the warm fuzzies and shared them with my gang on the ground--the great folks that make it all happen! They need lovin' too sometimes!😁 If you have any suggestions, or when ready to lock in a return trip to Dancing Dolphin, shoot me a DM, I'm here to help! Thanks again! Rick
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Barb J.

We truly love the Dancing Dolphin!

We love the Dancing Dolphin and it was so nice to be back after several years away.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristy T.

almost felt like we had a private beach!

Our stay was great!! The house was definitely big enough to accommodate everyone on the trip. It was so nice to be so close to the beach and it almost felt like we had a private beach. We had a great stay!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shirley G.

Dancing Dolphin

We had a wonderful time! We enjoyed the pool, beach, game time on the dining tables and were able to cook or order out all of our meals. We are traveling next May, so we are passing on booking for 2026. But we hope to be back and wouldn't consider any other house for our family beach vacation. Thank you for sharing your house with us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Dancing Dolphin for New Years

We had a good time and the place is very nice.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

Amazing time!

We had an amazing time! Thanks again for providing a great house for a memorable family vacation!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Thanksgiving at Dancing Dolphin

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us, we had a wonderful time and we are looking forward to coming back next Thanksgiving

About the host

Hosted by Rick Goldsworthy

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Instructional designer. Behavior change researcher. Father of 3. Teacher. Soccer coach. Hoosier. I'm interested in why people do the things they do, what we can do to change those things so that folks live happier and healthier lives, and how technology can help. Plus, well, I love Gulf Shores!

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.

I truly love the Dancing Dolphin. Its not our biggest home, but it just feels right. We stayed here long term one year when a hurricane (yuck) took out our primary residence. The feel of the Dancing Dolphin is just like home. Comfortable. Nice. Let me now if you need a bigger place or different options and I can probably help you.

Why they chose this property

My wife's family have traveled to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama for decades. I became a tag along in the late 1990s, so a Gulf Shores guy by marriage. One thing led to another and we ended up a several large, family-friendly, large group friendly, places along the Gulf.

What makes this property unique

I truly love the Dancing Dolphin. Its not our biggest home, but it just feels right. We stayed here long term one year when a hurricane (yuck) took out our primary residence. The feel of the Dancing Dolphin is just like home. Comfortable. Nice. Let me now if you need a bigger place or different options and I can probably help you.

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