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Dauphin Island Harmony Beach Home - Our family's personal home is your getaway!

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Welcome to Harmony!
Main Floor living area is the family gathering spot!
Main floor living  with Smart TV - bring your password and remember to log  out!
Main floor (2nd floor) living, kitchen, and stairs to 3rd floor
Main floor living area

Reviews

10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Popular LocationIsle Dauphine Golf Club19 min walk
  • Popular LocationDauphin Island Beaches5 min drive
  • Popular LocationDauphin Island Public Beach7 min drive
  • AirportMobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)53 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

3 bathrooms

Ground Floor Bath

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

Main Floor Bath

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

Outside Shower

Towels provided · Shower only

Third Floor Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining Area

About this property

Dauphin Island Harmony Beach Home - Our family's personal home is your getaway!

MIN 7 night stay per neighborhood covenants. MAX STAY 2 WEEKS. Bookings of longer than 2 weeks will be canceled. MAX guests 12 (day or night). Only registered guests up to 12 total are allowed. All ages, including infants, count towards 12.

We are currently enclosing our garage for Summer 2024! Please park outside in the driveway, not in the garage. (max 5 cars - no trailers, boats, or RV's)

Newly remodeled in 2022 - new carpet, new flooring, quartzite countertops, new decor and more! Our family is loving our "new" space and cant wait to share it with our guests!

This beautiful home is located on a cul-de-sac -- just a few minutes walk from the private community beach, swimming pool, tennis courts, and playground. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the ground-floor game room which has a snack kitchen and is adjacent to the outdoor living space with gas grill and outdoor dining area and deck overlooking the dunes. The ground-floor also features a queen bedroom and bath. The main floor is the main gathering area. The spacious dining table is ideal for family meals and games; and the comfortable living area is adjacent to the screened porch and open kitchen. A queen bedroom has private access to the shared hall bath and a bunk room with two sets of bunk beds completes this floor. The third floor features a newly decorated king (Tuft and Needle mattress) bedroom with private screened porch access and beautiful views, a queen bedroom, and a shared hall bath. We also provide a porta-crib, please bring your own sheets for baby!
Please note our home rents to a maximum of 12 guests (day or night) per neighborhood restrictions.


Pets/animals of any kind are Not allowed, And No smoking, inside or out, please.
Amenities include air-conditioning, satellite TV, linens, a washer, dryer, and a gas (barbecue) grill. The full kitchen includes a microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, ice maker, and cooking utensils.
Activities (on site or nearby) include hiking, biking, golfing, tennis, fishing, wildlife viewing, shopping, sightseeing, swimming, boating, sailing, water-skiing, surfing, windsurfing, parasailing, jet-skiing, and shelling. Also close by are restaurants and museums.
There's a lot to do on Dauphin Island! Visit the Dauphin Island SeaLab and Estuarium, Fort Gaines (a historic Civil War fort), and beautiful nearby Bellingrath Gardens. The whole island is a bird sanctuary. And especially during the spring and fall, you can see many different types of birds on their migratory trips.
Charter fishing is great.

You can charter boats for both fishing and sightseeing. Enjoy taking a boat ride to see the historic Sand Island Lighthouse.
You can also take a car ferry ride across Mobile Bay to visit the Gulf Shores area -- with its water parks and outlet malls. There are several seafood restaurants on the island, as well as a fabulous bakery! You can ride bikes on the bike trails which cover most of the island! Bring your own bikes or rent locally.
Our home is just a short drive to Mobile, Alabama, where you can visit many area museums such as the Exploreum Children's Museum or our Mobile Museum of Art. Mobile has a wonderful family-oriented Mardi Gras celebration.

Is your week booked? Check our other listing, 152737/ha with private (heated when needed) pool.

Property manager

Julie
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
No more than 12 total guests day or night

Pets

No pets allowed
Our family has allergies . We are a pet free home

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING ON PREMISES - inside or on porches/deck
No motorhomes or boat trailers are allowed in the neighborhood
No parking in the street. Parking is limited to a maximum of 5 cars.

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
Note from host: No more than 12 total guests day or night
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this vacation home is near the beach. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Lakewood Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Indian Shell Mound Park and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. 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 - 18 min walk
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 19 min walk
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 5 min drive
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 7 min drive
  • Fort Morgan - 47 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Bakery - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family get away!
What a beautiful vacation home - a perfect location for our extended family to gather and reconnect. We spent our days enjoying the beach, cooking together, and playing lots of games! The house is wonderfully clean, well kept, and the owner is super easy to communicate with. A gem of a vacation home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Great Stay
Stayed at Harmony again and it was another great stay. House and location perfect for a party of 9. Julie was great again to communicate with. House is in great condition with all the amenities you could possibly. Will be returning again in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
We really enjoyed our stay at Harmony! The house was well equipped for all 11 of us. It was great to have everyone spread out on different floors and a game/ tv area on the first floor for the grandkids. The beach and the pool were very nice. Especially enjoyed the early morning walks watching the birds and the dolphins! Julie was so easy to work with. Gave us lots of info on the Island and was quick to answer any questions. Just a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Shelia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Overall Good Stay
Location was nice. First time at Dauphin Island. Julie provided a lot of good recommendations. I do feel like there were a lot of “rules” associated with the rental (examples- how to wash the pots & pans, no food on carpet - although there were rugs everywhere - including dining room, etc.)which made us feel slightly paranoid that we were not doing everything correctly, especially since we had younger children with us. Overall the trip was good though and Julie responded promptly if we needed anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best equipped home that we have stayed in
This was very easy and efficient, thanks for the experience
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Three levels of living space
It was the perfect house for our large family. There was easy access to the beach, as well as the mainland via the bridge and the ferry. In addition, there were fun things to do for all ages (fishing, aquarium, water park near gulf shores and plenty of souvenir shopping). Our rental home accommodated 8 adults, 3 teenagers and a toddler. It was very spacious with 2 kitchens and 3 bathrooms. Overall, our vacation was fun, relaxing and enjoyable,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation June 2022
The house was great for our group of 4 families. We were each able to have our own spaces and places to be together. We enjoyed all the outdoor spaces. The grandkids liked the porch early in the morning and the porch on the third level was a great place for rest time. The beach chairs, toys, umbrellas and the wagon and wheelbarrow to takethem to the beach was much appreciated. We enjoyed the pool as well. The outdoor shower was great after being in thr breach. Thank for sharing this wonderful home with us!m
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jake N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Change of pace and much needed
We were looking for a change of pace this year and the Harmony House was perfect. Great access to the beach and pool; as well as being close to many things, including the Ferry if we wanted to venture to Fort Morgan and Orange Beach/Gulf Shores.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time
It was Incredible, I loved the house and the entire area. We can not wait to go back. It was everything we wanted and more!! Thank you Julie for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun for all
Our group included four generations of family and everyone had a great time. Lot of spaces gave everyone room to be alone or gather as we wanted, some rode bikes, some swam in the nearby pool, and we often all ended up on the screened in porch after dinner and talked. We went to Lighthouse Bakery, the Sea Lab, rode the ferry, ate at restaurants, and read, read READ. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rodger Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable accommodations and great neighborhood
Our group appreciated the quiet neighborhood and beautiful setting. The house accommodated our large group. With three separate families the three floors made it easy to all be together or divide into groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A 5-star home and vacation
Our family had an amazing vacation on Dauphin Island. This home was not only beautiful, clean and spacious it also had all the little extras available to make it a true home away from home. Quiet neighborhood, easy walk to the beach and pool and and the most amazing private beach. Our family of 11 agreed this was a wonderful vacation and hope to return to Dauphin Island and this beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay in Quiet Island Retreate
Great home, well maintained, as listed property on Dauphin Island. Beach is less than 5 minutes walk (including boardwalk), less than 5 minutes to pool (including boardwalk). They everything we needed included baby gear (monitor, gates, crib, etc), had all the beach gear we needed, AC worked great in the humid atmosphere outside, clean, everything worked great. Neighborhood is very quiet. Would stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Piece of Paradise
We loved our beach week at this beautiful home! It worked out perfectly for our family. Each floor had bedrooms so it was very relaxing and private. We were at the end of a cul-de-sac so it was quiet yet close enough to walk to the pool and beach. The homeowner provided everything from sand toys, chairs, and games to a full kitchen (pots, pans, utensils etc.). We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house in a great community!
Highly recommend Harmony house in dauphin island! Just minutes to the beach and community pool. Huge house with so many amenities and great indoor and outdoor space. Screened in porches on multiple levels! Great layout for 12 people to be together and also have some space when you need it. Desoto Landing community is also wonderful - private gated making the beach not crowded at all! Owner was extremely responsive - called us when the house was ready and we got in a couple of hours early! Would highly recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marc H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, family-oriented place to stay on the island
Everything you need for a week at the beach! The house is beautiful and the neighborhood is quiet. Plenty to do around the house or on the island. Or perfect place just to relax. Owner answered questions quickly and thoroughly. Great place to come back to each year!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M., Yorkville, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home!
We had a wonderful vacation on Dauphin Island. It was peaceful and very laid back! The home was gorgeous and had EVERYTHING we could have possibly needed. Right down to the bikes, scooters, wagons, and sand toys for our children! The beach and pool were just a very short walk away and were beautiful! The beach is just amazing! Thank you so much for letting us stay at your home! We had the best time!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Experience
Our family had a blast. The owners were great to deal with. The property was clean, spacious and comfortable. The memories made out of this trip are irreplaceable. Would definitely work with them again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Enjoyed it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janice P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hurricane Sally
We only got to stay 2 days, because of Hurricane Sally. Julie the owner was wonderful, her main concern was my family safety,. The property was exactly as advertised, the kitchen was well stocked. The 2nd snack kitchen was great for our hungry teen and preteens. The pool, beach and tennis court was a short walk . The bikes were a great hit with kids. Would definely rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

LISA H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every thing we needed
The week we spent in this home was wonderful. Every thing you need is here. The owner is at your disposal, the community is quite and peaceful. The home is big and has anything you can imagine!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Pandemic Getaway
Location was ideal for our group of 10. Beach, pool, bikes, gated neighborhood allowed all ages to do things they enjoyed while feeling safe and socially distanced. Julie was great to work with! Would stay here again😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Week
We had the most wonderful time at Harmony and on Dauphin Island! We had a two year old and 11 month old as well as 8 adults and all loved the home. The home was full of toys, games and books that the whole family enjoyed. Kitchen had every appliance and utensil needed that made for easier meals and snacks! The second fridge was such a help as well! Julie was always prompt and attentive as we planned trip and stayed in her home! We highly recommend this home and Dauphin Island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dauphin Island VRBO Gem
This property was clean, spacious, and perfectly located with respect to town in a gated community. There was plenty of room for our family of 10 and our twin boys who are under two years old had a blast as well. The property is well stocked with bikes, kitchen utensils, bath towels, games, and even a Nintendo 64. It's a very short walk from the house to the pool, tennis court, and the beach. Leave the wagon, beach chairs, pool toys, and extra propane at all because this property has everything you need. Would love to stay here again with the same group we traveled with, everyone had a blast!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie S., Little Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect covid getaway
This was the perfect spot for a socially distanced week at the beach. The hone is very well maintained, attractive, and it has lots of perks (bicycles, tennis racquets first use at the nearby court, sand toys, chairs, umbrellas, etc.). The bra h is a short walk (and wagons are provided for getting your gear to the beach). We didn’t use the pool, but the beach was not at all crowded. Julie was a very attentive Property owner. I have zero complaints. Excellent week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Julie

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Our family built our Dauphin Island getaway in 2002, as a place to escape, relax, and build family memories with our own family of 3 boys. As our boys have grown (and now one two are married and we have a grandson!), we have spent many family holidays, weekends, and getaways here. Now that Steve and Julie are "empty nesters" with our youngest in college, we are spending most of our off season time here and are enjoying updating our family's home for ourselves and to share with our guests during the summer .

Why they chose this property

We love the East End of Dauphin Island for its quiet, residential feel. Located near the end of a cul-de-sac, we love the beautiful dune views and quiet street. Our neighborhood has a private community pool, private neighborhood beach access, and a tennis court. You can easily take long walks on the beach, down to the Audubon Bird Sanctuary, and back to the neighborhood via the bike/walking trail.

What makes this property unique

Because this is our personal family home, it is equipped how we like it to be! You'll find lots of coffee cups (Julie prefers tea, however), dishes, and cooking utensils. The kids will enjoy the games, wagon, and big bucket of sand toys. Our home was designed to provide a comfortable main living area for gathering with the whole family, yet also provide several different 'getaway' spots such as the back deck, hammock, or 3rd floor porches, when you just need a little quiet time!

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