Private Beach & Dock for Fishing! Bring Dogs! Still open for Thanksgiving!

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A house with a covered porch, large windows, and a deck.
A modern kitchen with a dining table and chairs, a refrigerator, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A wooden boardwalk leading to beach houses with elevated structures.
A two-story house with a balcony, wooden deck, and a view of the ocean.
A living room with a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Dauphin Island Beaches

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mobile Bay and Fort Morgan Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • West End Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 54 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beach & Dock for Fishing! Bring Dogs! Still open for Thanksgiving! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at Private Beach & Dock for Fishing! Bring Dogs! Still open for Thanksgiving!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Beach & Dock for Fishing! Bring Dogs! Still open for Thanksgiving!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach & Dock for Fishing! Bring Dogs! Still open for Thanksgiving!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach & Dock for Fishing! Bring Dogs! Still open for Thanksgiving! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dauphin Island Beaches, West End Beach and Dauphin Island Public Beach. East End Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, close walk to the beach, and LOVED the private beach and covered dock out back. Will stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2026
So glad that you loved our private beach and the dock. We have heard from many guests over the years that they appreciate that the dock is totally covered, providing perfect sunshade while fishing, or just hanging out! Thanks for being considerate and respectful guests...just the kind of family we are happy to welcome back, anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our state and we are looking forward to staying here again in the future. It’s very peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
We enjoyed having you and your family at FishBones. Our property manager appreciates your positive feedback, and how you left our house in A condition! Come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice and relaxing place to vacation, we hope to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hubby had so much fun fishing off of the dock, which was on the bayside. The walk (or drive) to the private gulf side beach was super quick (about a 5 minute walk). I truly couldn’t say which view was better, either especially at sunrise and sunset. We did not bring dogs but definitely set up for ease of care for dogs. Communication with the host was super fast, helpful and friendly. You can’t go wrong with this property. The husband and I are planning on returning we enjoyed it so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2026
We totally love it when special guests like you enjoy everything about Pelican House, aka FishBones. We know that easy access to BOTH beaches is important. That's why we bought this particular property. And, thanks for your compliment about Pelican being well set up for dogs, eventhough you did not bring any pooches along. You are the best...come back soon !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and property. Ideal location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Wonderful location and plenty of space. We loved the dock
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The location is great and the house was clean. It wasnice having a front and back porch to enjoy staying out of the sun or watching for the sunset.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Perfect sized house for 7 of us. Gorgeous views from inside the house. Very convenient location being on the bay side but super short walk across the street to the gulf beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
THanks for being considerate guests... and for taking great care of our home. We're so pleased that you all enjoyed being right on the bay, with close proximity to the Gulf beach as well. Best of both! Come back to FishBones anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darling property on the bay side of Dauphin Island.The hostess was above and beyond in her communications prior to the stay. Made me feel like I was staying at a friend's place at the beach.Will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 2025

Awesome property. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home

We had such a great time and the house was perfect ! Will visit again !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2024
John, You were such a pleasure to communicate with and overall a GREAT guest! So glad that you and your family enjoyed our unique, waterfront home and private dock! Please come back and see us again! Kind Regards, Deborah Smith, Property Host
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the private beach!

We had a great stay. Property was as described and a great location- private beach on the bay and just a short walk to the gulf. Our dog loved the water access to swim and play.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2023
It is great to hear that another family with a happy dog enjoyed the access to not only the bayside, but also the gulf beach side! You were excellent guests, and we would be pleased to have you back again, anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful visit

The house was beautiful and very comfortable. We had tons of space and gorgeous views! Dauphin Island was very relaxing and everyone is so friendly and accommodating. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, super location, wonderful to have a private dock. The dogs thoroughly enjoyed the garden and the beach. The house had everything we needed. Deborah, the rental agent, was fantastic. There were a couple of small issues and she fixed them immediately - seriously excellent customer service and a lovely lady. We look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Property

House was very nice. I would suggest getting some better kitchenware and some boards need to be replaced on the deck but other than that it was a very nice stay
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2025
Thanks for your recent review - glad you enjoyed our lovely home. We did buy and have new kitchen ware, but unfortunately it wasn't brought over to you the day we prepped the house for your arrival. Sorry about that. Next time, please let us know while you are there if anything is lacking. Come back and have fun at FishBones again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A few days away

Comfortable, clean, quiet place to chill away from the daily grind. The private dock on the sound and the short walk to the gulf are very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

Nice location on Dauphin Island's West End. The private beach and dock were lovely. The kitchen was well equipped with everything you needed. Lots of extra blankets and nice comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing and peaceful

Our stay at Fishbones was just what we had hoped for, relaxing, peaceful, and fun! The house was in a great area. We loved how pet-friendly the house was.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Absolutely perfect beach area, humans and dogs loved everything about this place. We will definitely be back. Some good restaurants close to you and several pet friendly. Just a relaxing vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

We definitely want to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
The pleasure was ours! You were excellent guests and we are delighted that you enjoyed FishBones. Please do come back! Remember that our summer dates fill up quickly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Dock was great - nice beach and nice yard. Home was large and had very comfortable King sized beds. Communication with host/property manager was thorough. Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

As advertised! Great views! Good proximity to the gulf Beach. Perfect vacation for our family! Island is very laid back which we loved! Will definitely go back and would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place. The dock was our favorite. We spent most of our time sitting on the dock fishing and talking. I caught many fish including founder right off the dock. The views were spectacular. Would recommend to anyone wanting to relax and get away from a busy life. The house met all of our needs including preparing food that we caught. I would definitely revisit. The host was amazing and incredibly available when needed. Wonderful vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2025
You are your family were a TOTAL pleasure in terms of taking great care of FIshBones! We also LOVE the dock for just relaxing and leaving the world behind. Glad you caught flounder off the dock! Awesome to hear. Thanks for comlimenting our host as well. COME BACK AGAIN!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation.

House was great ! Didnt want to leave . Our dogs loved it they didnt want to leave either . Access to beach was very close and easy. Pier on bay side was great for fishing.fishing ..Pei
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Last minute off-season

We decided to go to Dauphin Island on a last minute whim and found the perfect place to stay at Fish Bones. Check in was a breeze, the place was well equipped for our pup and the view was so relaxing. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Hey Jennifer, The pleasure was ours! We are so glad that you and your pup enjoyed FishBones (aka Pelican Cottage). Our housekeeper said the place was immaculate after you checked out! Thanks so much, and come again. Best, Deborah, Property Manager
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