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Southern Living's Best Condo: Holiday Isle - Plan your Next Getaway Now!

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Living area
Comfortable seating for six at the gorgeous dining table.
The table is set for a perfect Vacation at this Holiday Isle Resort Condo!
Luxurious king bed in master bedroom with flat screen TV and private bathroom.
Master bedroom opens out onto the huge balcony with unobstructed ocean view!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Southern Living's Best Condo: Holiday Isle - Plan your Next Getaway Now!

Featured in Southern Living as the Best Condo on Dauphin Island - Holiday Isle!
This beautifully decorated condo will make you feel like you're in a Tropical Paradise!
**Let Us Help You With Your NEXT GETAWAY!**
... A World Away From It All! ...

Upscale Furnishings and Amenities!
Brand new updates for your vacationing pleasure!

Indoor & Outdoor Pools and Free WiFi

If you want somewhere to truly relax and get away from all the hustle and bustle, Holiday Isle Resort Condominium on Dauphin Island is THE place to come...On the Gulf of Mexico....DIRECTLY ON THE BEACH! A short drive into Mobile and a short drive or ferry ride across Mobile Bay to Gulf Shores. Dauphin Island is a world away from any stress, crowded beaches, restaurant lines, and traffic! The resort has an outdoor pool overlooking the ocean, an indoor pool with hot tub, steam room, sauna, state-of-the-art work-out room overlooking the pools and ocean, and a tennis court.

This luxurious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium is beautifully appointed! Only steps from the beach. NO traffic, NO traffic lights, NO crowded beach, NO crowded restaurants. You'll feel like you have the whole island to yourself. While you're at this private residence, you can still stay in touch with the outside world (if you must) with high-speed wireless internet.

This unit is beautifully appointed with luxurious linens, top name brand furnishings, gourmet kitchen with island, full laundry room and much, much more.

Stay at Dauphin Island's Holiday Isle. The absolute best kept secret on the Coast! It's like stepping back in time!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Lock the doors

Put king sheets in the washing machine and start machine.

Wash and dry all beach towels.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 140942vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this condo is near a water park and 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 Dauphin Island Beaches and Mobile Bay. Jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fort Morgan - 52 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chevron - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Living's Best Condo: Holiday Isle - Plan your Next Getaway Now! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Living's Best Condo: Holiday Isle - Plan your Next Getaway Now!?

As of 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Living's Best Condo: Holiday Isle - Plan your Next Getaway Now! on 7 Sept 2026 start from £265, 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 Southern Living's Best Condo: Holiday Isle - Plan your Next Getaway Now! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Southern Living's Best Condo: Holiday Isle - Plan your Next Getaway Now!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Southern Living's Best Condo: Holiday Isle - Plan your Next Getaway Now!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Living's Best Condo: Holiday Isle - Plan your Next Getaway Now!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Southern Living's Best Condo: Holiday Isle - Plan your Next Getaway Now! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Public Beach. Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best stocked condo that we have ever stayed in. Susan had everything you would ever need there. Never stayed anywhere that had beach towels, chairs, etc. there for you to use. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach view was beautiful. Being a little further from the beach, however the closest you can be at that point on the island, allows you to see more of it. The oil rigs offshore didn’t bother me and were interesting especially with their dim lights at night. The outdoor pool was large and fun for the family as well as the indoor pool. Both were comfortably heated. Getting around the property was easy and the walk to the beach was beautiful and enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts were excellent communicators and very helpful with our questions about the area. As soon as we secured our reservation, they were sending us emails about things we needed to know about the condo and local attractions. They respond to texts very quickly. We really appreciated that.We greatly enjoyed our stay here. It was my wife and I plus our four adult children. There was plenty of room for us. We did some of our own cooking while there and the kitchen had everything we needed. We always ate out on the balcony where there was a table and seating for all of us. We spent a lot of our time at the beach, which is a short walk across the dunes via a boardwalk. There is a beautiful walk along the shore to the east that leads to a small inlet where there are many birds - it would be a great place to kayak.I highly recommend this condo. We'll be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey A.

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

Beautiful condo, comfortable, great location

The kitchen had everything we needed, bedrooms were super comfortable. We didn’t even need to pack beach chairs, umbrellas and toys!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First of all, our host was by far the best host we've ever had!She went far beyond any expectation! So accommodating to us!We are older and wanted a Christian womens retreat for the 5 of us. This did not disappoint! It was fabulous.Clean! Comfortable and tastefully decorated and the balcony was perfect!Dauphin Island is a lovely get away! Such friendly people. We loved Islanders restraunt, but if you don't mind going 10 minutes away then try Pelican Reef! Best seafood anywhere nearby!There were thousands of love bugs in the pool. And they really needed to clean that. I had to ask one day and the next had to ask again.But that is not the hosts fault. It is expensive to take vacation and the pool should be clean at all times.We will go back every year and maybe more!Can't say enough how much we loved it!Thank you Susan!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Great Location and Condo

Perfect spot and will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Nice Place

The place was a nice as it looked in the pictures. Susan kept in contact with us and made sure we had everything we needed. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spring Break 2025

Our stay was amazing! The condo was clean, comfortable, and conveniently located to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce V.

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

Great rental

Enjoyed our stay. Kitchen well stocked, we enjoyed our stay greatly
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

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

Wonderful Vacation condo

The condo was extremely nice and the owner kept in touch and made sure we had everything we needed. This was the perfect place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley R.

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

Family beach time

Great stay, clean and lots of family appropriate beach and sleeping stuff (high chair, crib).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Great place for the family

Stayed here for our first trip to Dauphin Island. It was the perfect accommodation for our family of four. We loved it! If you’re looking for a place to stay on the island, we highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID F.

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

Beach

Great condo great owner
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicea J.

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

Excellent stay

We thoroughly enjoyed this property and working with Susan. The condo was beautiful and everything in working order. The kitchen had everything we needed and I was so appreciative of that. Also, Susan was wonderful to work with - she provided great information and helpful tips for things to do. We will definitely keep this condo in mind should we have the chance to return, which we would love to do.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin O.

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

Second Stay

We had a wonderful trip to Dauphin Island. This was our second time to stay in Susan’s condo. Great communication before, during, and after the trip. The condo is stocked nicely with all the items you would need from home for kitchen and the beach. When we go back we will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay J.

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

A picture perfect condo

My family and I love Dauphin Island and this condo was the cherry on top of our trip! The decor, cleanliness, and location exceeded our expectations. We plan on booking this condo for our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

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

Fun even if it rains!

We had mostly good weather on this trip, but more rain than usual & really enjoyed both pools, the hot tub & the ping pong table! Nice clean comfortable place with plenty of room!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

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

Beautiful property!

We thoroughly enjoyed the condo! The host thought of everything to make it comfortable and cozy. Loved the decor! Watching the sunrise each morning from the balcony was amazing! The island is extremely laid back & just what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Perfection

Susan’s place was perfect! Beach on one side, restaurants across the street made for the best location. Susan’s hospitality was beyond expectations and really made us feel comfortable for our first trip to Dauphin Island. We will definitely be back to this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

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

Dauphin Island Holiday Isle

We liked everything about this place. The condo complex is well laid out with easy access to the condo unit. It was so convenient for loading and unloading. The new beach boardwalk was wonderful as well as all the other amenities. Our condo unit was beautifully furnished and very well maintained. It had everything we could possibly need and want. It was very comfortable with a beautiful ocean view. The large outdoor balcony was great. The owner, Susan, made everything easy and was always available by phone and email. We will look forward to returning hopefully soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Relax and Unwind

Simply Beautiful! While we were searching for an area to have a small family vacation I was also looking for a place to hide from the world and relax. This property gave our family the best of both worlds! Everything we needed was there. The property was stunning and Susan was so helpful and caring!!Even though our trip was cut short due to a family emergency at home I still felt rested and refreshed after only a few short days. We will definitely be back!! Cindy B
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Great Experience!

Very nice accommodations, and the photos and descriptions were accurate. This condo is very well suited for a family of four (or more). Further, great communication from the host all along the way. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Dauphin Island and Holiday Isle, and we fully expect to return in years to come.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

A Slice of Paradise

This was our first year to come to Dauphin Island and we’d loved it! We will definitely make it a favorite for our family. Susan, our host was just a call/text away and we enjoyed her condo at Holiday Isle. Everything was awesome! It was better than described. We will definitely be coming back. !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Great spring break!

We loved our stay on Dauphin Island. Susan was able to answer all our questions and the island was a perfect getaway. We enjoyed the beach and the quiet town. We would love to go back. We can't stop thinking about how much we enjoyed it. The condo was a great set up for us with children ages 17, 13, 13, and 11. The pools were great and we were right on the beach. I'd book it every year if I could.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME- ...

WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME- THE CONDO WAS VERY NICE,BEDS COMFORTABLE AND HAD EVERYTHING WE NEEDED- OUR GRANDSON'S REALLY ENJOYED THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS! I ESPECIALLY ENJOYED THE BALCONY OVERLOOKING THE OCEAN-IT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL TO WATCH THE SUNRISE AND SUNSETS- AND THE BEACH WAS NOT CROWDED AT ALL-WE'LL BE BACK FOR SURE!

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Hosted by Susan Strickler

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