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The Porches Desoto Landing- Pool, Tennis, Snowbird Heaven!! Porches Galore!

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Front of home at dusk
Front Conversation Deck
boardwalk to pool, tennis court and beach 300 yards from driveway
Porch swing on covered porch
side porch off kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Indian Shell Mound Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk room

3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Loft

1 Twin Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sailboat themed Room

1 Queen Bed

Screen Porch bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroomdownstairs master

Shower only

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub

Upstairs Master

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Porches Desoto Landing- Pool, Tennis, Snowbird Heaven!! Porches Galore!

This is a beautiful home located in a gated community on Dauphin Island, Alabama. The house has four bedrooms and three baths. The lower level bedroom suite includes a King sized bed with a private shower bath. French doors lead to a spacious screened porch with views of the beach, gulf and golf course. The second bedroom has a set of child sized bunk beds and a twin bed with access to a full bath off the hallway. On the top floor, there is a huge master suite with a king sized bed and sitting area. The master bath has a large whirlpool tub and separate shower and water closet. There is a porch and balcony with amazing views of the gulf. The 4th bedroom upstairs has a queen bed and is decorated in a sailboat theme. There is a 'toy' closet, train table with trains and video games located in this room for your little ones. There is a loft area at the top of the stairs that hosts a twin bed, but little privacy as there is no door. The house sleeps 10, please see description of bedrooms/size of beds. It is ideal for families with little ones, crib, toddler bed and high chairs included.

Downstairs, the family room has soaring ceilings and access to the wonderful screened porch perfect for coffee and conversation.

The kitchen is fully equipped and the breakfast area has a large table for family meals and games with additional seating on the side deck off the kitchen.

All linens including sheets, towels and beach towels are furnished for your convenience.

This is definitely a house that will force you to relax and take in the wonderful views! The house is located directly across from the beach. The pool, tennis court and boardwalk to the beach are just a short walk away. (about 200 yards).

There is also a sand area for your little ones under the house equipped with sand toys for hours of fun and a break from the sun!

Sorry, no pets or smoking is allowed in this home!

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Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this vacation home is near the beach. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • East End Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Porches Desoto Landing- Pool, Tennis, Snowbird Heaven!! Porches Galore! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Porches Desoto Landing- Pool, Tennis, Snowbird Heaven!! Porches Galore!?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Porches Desoto Landing- Pool, Tennis, Snowbird Heaven!! Porches Galore! on Mar 9, 2026 start from $411, 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 The Porches Desoto Landing- Pool, Tennis, Snowbird Heaven!! Porches Galore! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Porches Desoto Landing- Pool, Tennis, Snowbird Heaven!! Porches Galore!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Porches Desoto Landing- Pool, Tennis, Snowbird Heaven!! Porches Galore!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Porches Desoto Landing- Pool, Tennis, Snowbird Heaven!! Porches Galore! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council. Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Dauphin Island Beaches are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Nice house close to the beach

Had a great time, nice property with plenty of room for our family of 5.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

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

Excellent stay.

The property has so much space for all of us! What a joy to explore from this central location.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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

Annual family vacay

Our growing family enjoyed this location! The hime provided opportunities for us to be together or on our own as needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mindy B.

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

Porches

Owner was very accommodating, lots of things at the house for beach and cooking and playing games .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

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

Family Time

There are plenty of games and toys for kids. We also used the beach chairs and umbrella. The kitchen is well stocked with appliances for cooking. The location is close to the pool and boardwalk. We had a view of the water which was very relaxing for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Great Vacation

We had a great stay at the Porches. The Porches had everything we needed so that my family could enjoy our stay. We loved the porches and spent every morning there before we started our day. We had one injury while there and I would caution people on the back stairs as they are steep and should not be used by any one with walking issues or young children. Still could not have enjoyed our stay more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

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

Family Vacation

The Porches was an ideal location for our family beach vacation. The house is convenient to everything offered on Dauphin Island. Desoto Landing offers a pool and tennis court for the children when they tire of the beach. The house is well equipped with kitchen appliances and beach equipment. This is a repeat stay at the property. We have never been disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Family time

We had 3 almost 3 year-olds and an almost 5 year old. This is the perfect property for small ones. Lots of books, riding toys and chairs for them. The walk to the pool and beach is short and having wagons to carry the provided chairs, toys and towels was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

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

Love The Porches!

This is the third time we have stayed here with our extended family and we love it! It’s a peaceful neighborhood and beach access is a few steps away. The house has a couple beach wagons to haul your stuff, bikes, a few chairs, toys and a great place for kids to play in the sand under the house. The decks are our favorite part! We spend hours hanging out together playing games, doing puzzles and reading. The beach is beautiful and is where we spend the rest of the time, we hardly go anywhere else! Highly recommend this well stocked house with great gathering areas. Beth is very cordial and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Highly Recommend! Host Goes Above and Beyond.

Our family had a great first trip to Dauphin Island. We were originally scheduled to begin our stay as a hurricane threatened the coast. The host worked with us to update our dates and made sure everything was ready for us to arrive. The house has EVERYTHING YOU NEED - beach stuff, pots, pans, utensils, games, etc. Access to the beach is a 5-minute walk and the beach is not crowded at all. The sand is great and the water is peaceful, making it easy for kids to swim. The host is very responsive to questions about the island. We highly recommend the island, the house, and renting from this host.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Austin A.

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

Amazing house

Wow, what a great house. Beth was extremely accommodating! She had toys for children inside and outside. She had wagons, strollers, umbrellas for the beach, beach chairs, coolers, and the list goes on! The house was clean and in a great location. The gated community gives you a sense of security, which is not needed because everyone is so friendly and nice on the island. The gated community offers a tennis court, pool, bath house, and a dock to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay at Beth’s and have already recommend her house to several friends. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

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

Home away from home

We could not be more pleased with our stay. The house was unbelievably fully stocked from linens, towels, kitchen needs, and most importantly beach accessories! We literally felt as though we were at our own home. There was nothing we needed that wasn't readily available and plentiful . Another HUGE plus is the outdoor areas. Hence the name ..Porches. . there is just as much outdoor seating and relaxing areas as indoor and of course if your going to enjoy the beach you tend to spend more time outdoors. Both inside and out offered areas to gather with your group or if you needed a little alone time or privacy that was also available. The short walk to the beach is also convenient. We were an older group but kept finding ourselves marveling over the kid friendly atmosphere and wishing we had seen this place when ours were smaller. Overall we had a great experience and appreciated the accuracy in description.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

JENI E.

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

Lovely Neighborhood

My family travels to DI twice a year. This was our first time staying in Desoto Landing. The house was easy to find and check-in was a breeze. We had a few minor issues, but the host was responsive to messages and apologetic. The neighborhood is quiet and very safe. I was comfortable with even the younger kids walking the beach, neighborhood, etc. The community areas were clean and easily accessible. The pool was never crowded, even during spring break. My only complaint is the bathroom situation. If you have 9+ people in the house, this will be an issue. There is only one bathroom that is not en suite so you could potentially have 6 or more people sharing that. And it is very small. Also anyone that sleeps upstairs (that is not in the master) has to come downstairs to use the restroom at night. Keep this in mind with children and those with limited mobility. Seating in the living room is limited to a couch, loveseat, and children’s seating. We brought chairs from the master bedroom to accommodate our group. Pretty much everything that you need in the kitchen is provided. There is a gas grill under the house as well. We cooked nearly all of our meals there. Be aware…There are a lot of rules. The welcome packet was more involved than any other place that I have ever stayed, but we had no issues complying with expectations. I was overall quite happy with the house and would definitely consider booking this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Nice Family Vacation Home

Spacious home for large family gatherings. Wrap around porches on both levels provide relaxed seating options. Owner provides plenty of indoor games/movies/reading material as well as outdoor beach gear, children’s toys, and tennis equipment. Dauphin Island provides a more laid-back, quiet, and less crowded beach experience than more popular beaches nearby. Community pool and tennis court nice options.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea K.

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

Fantastic Beach House!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to booking again in the future! Thanks for everything! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael m.

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

Better than expected

For 11 of last 15 years we’ve stayed directly on the west end beach. So here you cannot listen to the waves or walk out the back door onto the beach, BUT we were pleasantly surprised. The house is in wonderful condition, Beth is quick to respond to inquiries or needs, and the a/c held up well in this heat. The beach is a leisurely 5 minute walk. The swimming pool is nice and a good alternative/ addition. Not a lot of cabinet space for your groceries, but you’ll adjust. Plenty of beach chairs, kid toys, and a couple of wagons to use. Plenty of towels and linens as well. No, we weren’t directly on the beach, but we weren’t dragging sand with us inside either. Several porches for which you’ll find different purposes like rocking or swinging or reading. Overall, a fun time in a good community. Thank you Beth!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

The Porches on Dauphin Island

Beth was an excellent hostess and communicated with us very well. She was available to us via phone and text during our week stay. The house is very well equipped with beach supplies and kitchen supplies. We enjoyed "The Porches" and Dauphin Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

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

Memories made

It was our first time on Dauphin Island and we loved the peace and tranquility. The neighborhood was wonderful and met other nice families that our boys enjoyed playing with. We loved our experience at this property and will definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

The Porches was a delightful house! It is in a quiet neighborhood, perfect for walks and bike rides. It is a couple houses down from the tennis court/pool/beach access - VERY doable for even young kiddos. Beth provides lots of wagons/carts so getting all of your things to and from is super easy. The house is older but clean and well kept. It felt like staying in a home were we could all be comfortable and not feel like the kids (9, 6, 3) were going to break everything. Everything is very well stocked, especially the kitchen and playroom. You can tell Beth takes great pride in her home! As our first experience with Dauphin Island, it couldn't have been better! We would love to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Perfect house

What a great rental! Everything you need for your stay. Owner responded quickly to all my questions about her house as well about the island. Definitely we will be back! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Tony F.

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

October 2021 Visit

We enjoyed our stay. Love the location and beach. Beth was very responsive every time I reached out to her She did all she could to make our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

LaDonne H.

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

Just as described

We enjoyed The Porches. Communication with owner was quick and meaningful. The kids in the group enjoyed the toys and sandbox. Beach and pool was nice and close. The wagons were an added appreciated convenience. We will be back to Dauphin Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

David S., Fremont, Oh

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

Great Dauphin Island Location

Perfect house for large families
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Phyliss W.

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

Family Beach Vacation

Great neighborhood, good location, close to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Love the Porches

Another great vacation at the porches. This was our 3rd year at the porches and we where blessed to be able to stay two weeks. We had everything we needed for the beach and the house. Fully stocked kitchen, beach chairs, umbrellas and toys. The kiddos loved the bicycles. Thanks for thinking of everything. Hope to see you next year. Linda H
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Beth Durrett

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We live in Madison, MS and purchased the home at Dauphin Island so we could spend time with family in Mobile. Spent summers at the island as a child and have always loved the laid back atmosphere, friendly people and beautiful beaches.

Why they chose this property

Very close to Mobile, New Orleans and a fun ferry ride to gulf shores! Very peaceful on the island!

What makes this property unique

Very kid friendly house with toy closet, kids books, sandy play area under house with toys, sailboat themed room, bunk bed room. Also lots of porches and screened porch for relaxing and visiting. Great views!!

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