Gulf Front, Private Heated Pool, Pet Friendly, 2 Master Suites! – Island Time IV

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A beachside property with a wooden deck, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.
A beachfront house with a pool, wooden deck, and multiple levels.
A wooden deck with a view of the beach and ocean.
A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a colorful rug.
A two-story beach house with a wooden deck and stairs, located on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Dauphin Island Beaches

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mobile Bay
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

2nd Floor NE Bunk Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2nd Floor North Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2nd Floor SE Gulf View Queen

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor SW Gulf View Master

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

SW Gulf View Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Common Half Bath

2nd Floor Common Bath

2nd Floor Master Bath

SW Master Bath

Spaces

Kitchen

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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. Windsurfing, power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mobile Bay - 12 min drive - 16.0 km
  • USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park - 50 min drive - 79.3 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 50 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf Front, Private Heated Pool, Pet Friendly, 2 Master Suites! – Island Time IV pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gulf Front, Private Heated Pool, Pet Friendly, 2 Master Suites! – Island Time IV?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front, Private Heated Pool, Pet Friendly, 2 Master Suites! – Island Time IV?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front, Private Heated Pool, Pet Friendly, 2 Master Suites! – Island Time IV?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front, Private Heated Pool, Pet Friendly, 2 Master Suites! – Island Time IV located?

This family-friendly Dauphin Island holiday home is located on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Public Beach. Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I almost didn’t book this property due to some of the reviews, but I am so glad I did. It was a perfect location to the beach, the pool was a perk for the kids, and the house was spacious enough for our family of 8. No bugs in the house as previous reviews suggested.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, right on the beautiful beach! 10/10!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
Thanks for the kind words! We appreciate you, and we’d love to have you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing vacation

We had an amazing time and will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2022
So happy to hear you enjoyed your time. Thank you for choosing Dauphin Island Beach Rentals.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location right on the beach!!

We had a lovely week staying right on the gulf with direct access to the beach. Highly recommend Dauphin Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2023
Thank you for your positive review and feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your recent stay at Island Time IV. Come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had everything we needed

Had plenty space and pool for kids and on the beach will definitely go back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2021
Thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed Island Time IV! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location

This house was stunning and exactly as described. The location was ideal and the island is very welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
So glad you enjoyed Dauphin Island and Island Time IV! Hope to see you again! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great beach house

Enjoyed our stay for the week!!! The heated pool was fantastic for the kids. It was perfect since the weather was a little chilly. Would recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2022
Thank you for choosing Dauphin Island Beach Rentals~DIBR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Beach House

Everything was as listed on VRBO! Fantastic Beach house. The pool was great as well. We all loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
So glad you enjoyed Island Time IV and hope to see you again! Safe travels to you! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

This house was perfect for our family. Perfect location on the beach, the kids and adults had easy access. The heated private pool was a major hit . The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2021
Thank you for choosing Dauphin Island Beach Rentals ~ DIBR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous location

We loved this house so much that we rented it again for August. The house is beautiful and you can’t beat the location. We loved having the convenience of our own pool and being right at the beach. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2020
Thanks so much for staying with us! Safe travels! Dauphin Island Beach Rentals
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great low key beach town

House is great and great communication. Only glitch was pool heater was broken, but was informed in advance.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect spot

We enjoyed our days spent here on Dauphin Island! We traveled there from Indiana to spend some time with our oldest daughter who now lives in Auburn, AL. The house was perfect for our size family and we enjoyed the porches and pool deck. Although a bit windy, we still utilized the pool and beach every day! Plan to return again for another family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for the review and so glad you enjoyed Island Time IV! Happy travels and hope to see you again! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach house for family

We had 7 family members ranging in age from 75 to 17. We had lots of space - each couple/person had their own bedroom. The beach is right there, but we found ourselves in the pool more. Definitely would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
So glad you had a nice stay. Thanks for choosing us and hope to see you again! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adult Getaway

What a relaxing getaway in a prime location. Cannot get any closer to the ocean than this. The home itself was well stocked and had everything you may need. There were minor cosmetic issues but that is to be expected in a rental. Had an absolutely wonderful time and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2021
Thanks so much for staying with us and so glad you enjoyed Island Time IV! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

This is a great spot and was just as described. A few minor things need repair, the code lock for the door didn't work (but the managers were on standby to offer the lock code for a physical key to unlock it). There is a kitchen drawer that is broken, the fridge water/ice is a little glitchy and some dips/ soft spots in the floor. Enough of the negatives! The property is beautiful. Sandy shores, lovely pool, comfortable clean beds, spacious layout, extra amenities (plastic bags, etc. Highly recommend, especially for a large group. Plenty of room with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Great place, thank you so much for our lovely getaway!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Needs Deep Clean

We arrived to find the house very dirty. Dauphin realty sent a person to reclean immediately which was nice. The living only has 2 couches that were very stained and filthy. We liked everything about the place except for the cleanliness. I would be embarrassed if it were my home.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2023
David, We are disappointed to hear the home did not meet the high standard of cleanliness that we hold ourselves to. Please know this is not the high standard that we hold ourselves to. We will send the information to the appropriate parties so we can make sure the issues you had are taken care of. DIBR
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Paying for location

Beautiful location with several issues with house. Reported light/fan not working, chair about to break, dryer sounded like a lawn mower. Deck had turned up boards and loose railings. House could have been cleaner. There was underwear on the deck when we arrived. Parking permit information was confusing - did not need a permit. Had a wonderful time at this house in spite of these issues! Beach was close & restaurants were very good. Enjoyed the boutiques. Saw dolphins almost every day. Beautiful sunrises & sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not the best review or what you want to hear as a property management

Great location but the house needs a deep clean. The walls are all dirty and we had to buy dish soap, toilet paper, napkins and dishwasher soap. We found a bug in my kids bed plus white dog hair all over my sheets. The pool was really nice and warm and the house nice and cool. The bar chairs in the kitchen need to be replaced or cleaned, I didn’t even want to set on them, they where do gross looking. I would love to vacation at the island again just want to make sure it will be clean for the amount of money spent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2021
I'm very sorry you were disappointed. I wish we would have heard from you during our stay, we never want an unhappy guest. We do tell guests that we only provide a starter pack of consumables in the rental agreement and in two email reminders prior to arrival, one including a recommended packing list. We have added it to the listing description now as well. We never want anyone surprised. Your feedback is helpful and we will make sure the property continues to be cleaned thoroughly.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The house was FILTHY nothing like the pictures on line. Dirty sheets on the bed and towels were sour smelling....had to rewash and the dryer was not working. They apparently do no maontenance on the house....the gate going downstairs fell completely off. I could not get anyone to come out their communication was terrible. The pool could not be used because it was leaking...then pouring out of the bottom. We did not even stay the whole planned time, left 3 days early because we just could not stand the nastiness. I have attached just a few pics.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2025
Thank you for sharing this feedback. We’re truly sorry your experience fell short. We’re reviewing with our housekeeping team to prevent a repeat and ensure the home matches our photos. For clarity, our records show: • Gate: reported Sept 10 at 2:15 p.m.; repaired Sept 11 at 9:15 a.m. • Dryer: serviced the morning of Sept 11. • Water by the pool: reported Sept 10 at 6:15 p.m.; our tech found a hose left running, not a leak or safety issue, and the pool was operational once shut off. We scheduled first available morning appointments and regret our after-hours updates left you feeling unsupported. We’re improving our communication cadence. We also regret that you chose to leave early. Please contact Guest Services so we can continue the conversation—we’d value the chance to host you again and personally oversee your arrival.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Roaches and more.....

No working internet, tvs that did not work, inside of washing machine had brown sludge stuck all in it..it was not usable. Roaches in the kitchen cabinets. The floor had several "soft spots" like the floor was wet and soft underneath. No usable hoses attached to outdoor faucets. This house wad very expensive, even divided 4 ways!! Absolutely not worth the money and will nevet stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
I'm sorry your enjoyment was not what we would want it to be. We did call pest control back out to the property. They do come out quarterly but we are able to contact them at anytime if we have any issues. The internet will be a hit or miss on the island. The owner did purchase two new televisions so there should not be another issue with the TV's. We hope you give the island another try. It is a beautiful place~DIBR
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

No decent pans to cook in , dish washer not working, dirty bed ,house swayed actually was moving

Bedroom down stairs leaks water in corner, the bed was nasty , house actually moved back and forth couldn't get much sleep, no pans to cook with the 3 that was there were trash food stuck to them , no trash bags to change out trash, water pressure was horrible, and drywall falling off around windows at the top there was no curtains in living room so sun would hit the TV screen and couldn't see the TV the property was beautiful the house was not kept up in decent shape needs plenty of work also the flooring in haul way is separated and ripped my sock and foot, pool people coming in during or stay is ridiculous 2 times . And people smoking out side the house on front side as they walk threw to go to the beach area the top deck railing is coming apart that's a safety hazard! Not at all what we expected for the kind of money we spent to stay there !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2022
I'm so sorry you had so many issues with the home. We have addressed all the issues you stated except the swaying of the home. The home is directly on the gulf. It is going to sway as do the other homes in the same location. It is not something to be concerned about but do apologize that it affected you. We always want our guest to enjoy their vacation that we realize you work hard for. If you would have let us know about any of these issues, we would have addressed them all and made sure you were happy when you left. We are so sorry you didn't enjoy your stay on Dauphin Island, but hope you give it another chance ~ DIBR
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pretty good

Overall I would recommend this place as we’ve stayed in several different houses along the coast over the years. This house definitely goes along with the reviews as it needs some tlc. It is showing its usage of people coming and going. It needs holes patched in the walls, painted, doors and baseboards are dinged up and dirty. This house has the potential to be amazing if someone would give it a good cleaning and makeover. The only thing besides the wear and tear that was really an issue was the heated pool was not working. We went at spring break in which it was windy and chilly most days. The management responded quickly and someone came to look at the pool. I guess they couldn’t fix it bc it never warmed up. Our kids toughed it out and played in it the best they could. All in all it’s a perfect location and a good house that just needs some attention to details. Cleaning crew could have cleaned the fridge a little better as it reeked of fish from whoever was there before us. Management offered charcoal bags in which didn’t do much. But they tried in which we appreciated. Beds were clean and comfortable. Bathrooms were clean. Water pressure wasn’t very good though. I would rate it a 7/10.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach location!

The house was great and the location perfect! Having a pool was a plus too since it was heated and the beach cooled off in the evening. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2021
So glad you enjoyed Island Time IV! Thanks for staying with us! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Paradise

After 19 years of renting a home, we chose this area and home because we wanted a beach experience this year. This did not disappoint at all. It is a beautiful home with comfortable beds, great floor plan and beautiful unobstructed views of the gulf. The pool was perfect with lots of places to sit on in the water. The only issues were the very slow internet and communication with the rental company. Before we came, communication was wonderful but once we were in the house, none of our questions that were sent were answered. Luckily they weren’t too important. It was just disappointing. But all in all, this is a wonderful place to come to relax, just know that you have to climb a few steps to get into this beach paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2021
Thank you so much for staying with us and I am sorry to hear about the slow communications. I will follow up with you to learn more. Thanks for the feedback! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2021
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed Island Time IV! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
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