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Shore Joy | Ring in the New Year gulf-side on the Island

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An aerial view of a coastal area with beach houses and a road running parallel to the shore.
A beachfront house with a porch, wooden deck, and a sign indicating 'Shore Joy'.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel sink, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with a large island, pendant lights, a white cabinet, and wicker stools.
A living room with a wooden coffee table, teal-colored cabinet, and a large TV on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • 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

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Washer/dryer

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is near the beach. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mobile Bay and Fort Morgan Beach. Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating 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
  • West End Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 13 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 57 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shore Joy | Ring in the New Year gulf-side on the Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Shore Joy | Ring in the New Year gulf-side on the Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shore Joy | Ring in the New Year gulf-side on the Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shore Joy | Ring in the New Year gulf-side on the Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shore Joy | Ring in the New Year gulf-side on the Island located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shark Fishing Adventure!

My family along with two other families went to Dauphin Island to get away from our busy hectic lives and to go shark fishing. We stayed at Shore Joy. This property did not disappoint! The house was maybe 100 yards from the beach and was just across from the bay as well. If you are looking for a clean and gorgeous property that is stocked with everything you need away from the "tourist" hot spots this is your place. Very clean beaches that was not crowded at all and we were minutes away from several great restaurants, a golf course, and pickle ball court. We will definitely go back to DI and will be booking with "Shore Joy" again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
So glad you had a blast! We love Shore Joy. Can not beat the location and easy beach access
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at Shore Joy on Dauphin Island! The house was absolutely beautiful and even better than we expected. It was spotless when we arrived, and you could tell it was very well cared for. The location couldn't have been better—just steps from the beach, making it so easy to enjoy the sand and water whenever we wanted.There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out comfortably, and the home had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The hosts were fantastic—very friendly, responsive, and quick to answer any questions we had before and during our stay.If you're looking for a clean, spacious, and beautiful beach house with wonderful hosts, I highly recommend Shore Joy. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful ocean and bay view

We enjoyed the house. The views were beautiful The furniture was just very dirty and needs replacing and there was a little construction on the beach. The kitchen was stocked well enough for two people but if you had a large family you would need more Pyrex storage bowls etc.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Family-friendly beach access.

This is a beautiful house on a beautiful island. We would be happy to come back again. We didn't receive check-in instructions until we reached out to them the day of our arrival, and we had to pick up keys at their offices, but that was the only hiccup.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

The home and location are fantastic. One of the most relaxing vacations I have ever taken.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Between Hurricanes.

Arrived the day hurricane Sally restrictions were lifted. Had a mandatory evacuation issued 3 days later for hurricane Delta. Had a couple of sandy beds and wipe down misses when we arrived, but nothing major. The house is very nice with nice furnishings, beautiful Gulf front view, and a truly outstanding back deck. Would loved to have stayed for the full week. (may want to add some WD40 to the front door key hole)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

First time to Dauphin Island and it was amazing. Great location close to West End public beach (short bike ride) but pretty far bike ride to get to "town". The deck was amazing, ocean front view, and furnishings. House had everything we needed. Minor complaints would be rooms need blackout shades (super bright in AM), couch/chairs are getting pretty worn, and need instructions to get DVD player to work. Hot water heater needs to be turned hotter. Property mgmt co was meh. Fans outside didn't work because circuit breaker and they said they would send someone out but never did. Trash can cabinet was broken and not fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and private weekend on the beach

We had a wonderful weekend at Shore Joy! The house is beautiful, the kitchen well stocked (we cooked every meal), and the beach nearly private.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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