"Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End
*We are now offering the use of our 2 kayaks year round for our renters during their stay. Enjoy watching the dolphins from the "Czech Mate", that has a private beach to the Mississippi Sound/Bay side! Our home is just a short walking distance to West End Beach. Enjoy picturesque views of the water (Gulf & Sound) from every window! This beautiful home has granite counter tops, tile flooring, crown molding, & an open floor plan. Relax on the back porch watching the wildlife & boats on the beautiful Bay side or from the front of the house by watching & hearing the Gulf of Mexico waves. Only steps to the beach of the Sound & to the Gulf. You can kayak in the Sound right behind the house. A bike path goes from the West End through town. You can bring your own bikes or rent one up the road. There are 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8 (3 queen beds, 2 twin beds, & 2 roll away cots). 2 bathrooms with the master bath having a walk-in & shower. Linens & towels are provided. The house has fiber internet. Pet friendly (limit of 2 dogs & non-refundable). Pet fee is $75 per dog if 2 dogs. $100 for one dog. No smoking is allowed. There are 5 tv's (1 in each bedroom & 1 in the great room with a DVD player). The t.v. in the great room is a smart t.v.. The dining table seats 6 & there are 4 bar stools at the breakfast bar. Amenities include: Outdoor shower, internet, dishes, utensils, electric griddle, crock pot, dishwasher, microwave, stove, oven, stainless steel refrigerator, coffee maker, washer/dryer, toaster, board games, books, dvd's, & charcoal grill under the house. The Mississippi Sound/Bay side has great fishing, & dolphins are often sighted from both the Gulf & the Sound. You can kick back & relax in the porch swing or rope swing under the house.
To access the Gulf beach, just walk a few steps across the road & you can set up a canopy tent, chairs, etc. This is free to do. For the Mississippi Sound/Bay side beach, just walk down the back steps of the house & you have your own private beach up to the Sound. West End Beach is also close to the house.
Please have your dogs on a flea & tick prevention medicine. Just for your information, the Town of Dauphin Island requires all dogs to be on a leash and properly secured when outdoors and also requires that dog waste from rental property yard, beaches and public areas be picked up and properly disposed of. We know you will enjoy our home as much as we do!
**** WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU PURCHASE TRIP INSURANCE FOR ANY ISSUE THAT MAY DELAY OR PREVENT YOU FROM COMING INCLUDING STORMS****
**During the months of the end of May, June & July, we require a minimum of 7 nights stay from Saturday to Saturday only.**
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
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* All trash must be bagged & placed in trash bins under house before check out.
* All linens & towels must be placed in hall by washer & dryer prior to checkout.
* Place all dishes, cups, silverware, pans, etc. in the dishwasher and start prior to check out.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Dauphin Island
Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fort Morgan, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mobile Bay and Fort Morgan Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 18 min drive - 12.6 km
Fort Morgan Beach - 59 min drive - 19.8 km
Fort Morgan - 59 min drive - 19.8 km
Getting around
Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 14 min drive
Chevron - 14 min drive
Pelican Pub - 15 min drive
Pirate's Bar & Grill - 15 min drive
Capt'n Snappers - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End?
As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End on 13 Jun 2026 start from £312, 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 at "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End located?
Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The home had everything we needed for our stay. It is in a perfect location. You can go out back to the bay or cross the street in the front for the gulf. We walked down to West End Beach several times. We loved staying at Czech Mate
Erin Y.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2026
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at the CzechMate! Thank you for the nice review!
The hosts were awesome to work with and very responsive. GreatLocation and the house was clean and fully stock. We loved our stay and will be back again.
I am so glad we were able to make Czech Mate our home for a few days of rest and relaxation. It's a lovely place, super clean, and had everything we needed. I was especially grateful for the slow cooker so I could put a few ingredients in it in the morning and have dinner all ready in the evening. We enjoyed the kayaks and beach area and watching movies in the evening.
We had a great time! The house is very clean and the location is great. It is all the way on the West End beach side. You can cross the street for beach access, a very simple walk. Or go out the back porch to the bay side. The house has a stocked kitchen full of everything you'd need. The TV in the living room has steaming services. The owners are very kind and communicative. Can't wait to come back!
My wife, dog and I stayed at Czech Mate over New Years. The house is beautiful and clean. Our dog loved swimming in the bay. The front and rear porches are excellent places to relax with a coffee and listen to the waves crash.
Ryan O.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2026
We appreciate your kind words about your stay at the CzechMate. We hope to host you again!
We loved everything about your place. We felt it was clean and very homey. The pictures are better in person and would highly recommend staying here again.
Very nice house and right on the beach. Host was very sweet and helpful. Place was very clean. Still having the post vacation blues having to leave Czech Mate. Dauphin Island was very relaxed when we went post labor day(perfect for us), but plenty to do for a 5 day stay.
We have a large family and this rental suited us perfectly. The location was great--felt secluded but also close to public beach, and your own beach too if you wanted. We'd definitely come back again!
Mike D.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
We are glad that you had a good experience with us and welcome you back again.
The property was beautiful. Even better than the pictures show. The gates on the deck were the winning feature with two 3 year olds and the dogs. Overall excellent place and stay. 10/10 would stay here again.
The house was exactly as listed and was perfect for our family. We felt very comfortable in the house and enjoyed many of the things the island has to offer. I highly recommend it!
We had a great week!! This place is very roomy and clean and had everything we needed. We were in walking distance of the West beach and spent a lot of time there. We watched the dolphins one morning and went for a lot of walks. This is a great place to stay and we hope to come back some day!! Thank you so much for letting us stay.
Beth M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2025
Happy to hear that you had a great stay! We hope you come back to stay with us again!
We had an amazing time at Czech mate. Our group ranged from 4-40 and a great time was had by all. Nothing lacked at this property. Kids enjoyed all the games, kayaks and even caught blue crabs with the trap. The property was clean, and spacier than we anticipated. the bay side that the house backs up too was perfect for our group. We had the full beach experience without ever walking over to the gulf side. We even watched dolphins just past the oyster cages on several occasions. Fishing was also great for the kids. Only complaint is the trip went by too fast… would recommend 10/10
Marshall M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Joe and Cosette Povlovich
Our family has been vacationing on beautiful Dauphin Island, Alabama for years. It is our peaceful sanctuary & we would start to dread to leave the island days before we had to go back to Tennessee. God has blessed us immensely by allowing us to finally have a permanent home on the island. Words cannot describe how thankful we are to our Lord for giving us this peace of heaven on such a picturesque island. The house was named “Czech Mate” due to our Czechoslovakian ancestry. From seeing dolphins to swimming in the waves of the gulf or bay or watching the beautiful sunsets in the evening (Dauphin Island is the Sunset Capital of Alabama), we cannot get enough of this amazing place. We know you will enjoy our home & incredible Dauphin Island as much as we do!!
Why they chose this property
Dauphin Island, Alabama is such a unique, quaint, beach town. We love the quietness of the island & the beauty & charm. We like that Dauphin Island is not overrun by tourist sites, but has many fun activities for all ages. We chose this location for it's closeness to the Gulf & the Bay/Mississippi Sound. We have the best of both worlds, with the Gulf & the Sound just steps from our home. We also have a private beach behind the house, & we love the West End of the island.
What makes this property unique
We wanted to see & hear the Gulf/Ocean waves from our home & the Mississippi Sound, so this was the absolute perfect place for us! It never gets old opening the curtains in the morning & seeing the fins of dolphins break the surface. The sunsets are beautiful from our location & the peace & tranquility of our area is a sanctuary to us.
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