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"Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End

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Location

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81452 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

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Dauphin Island, AL

Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
‪3 min walk‬
Place, West End Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

"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 June & July, we require a minimum of 7 nights stay from Saturday to Saturday only.**

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

* 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

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.

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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

Dauphin Island Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
West End Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Dauphin Island Public Beach - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 17 min drive - 8.8 km
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 21 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Circle K - ‬14 min drive
‪Pelican Pub - ‬15 min drive
‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
‪Chevron - ‬14 min drive
‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬12 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.

What time is check-in at "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End?

Check-in begins at 5:00 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?

This Dauphin Island holiday home is on the beach, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from West End Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dauphin Island Public Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park. Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

matt a.

9 Sept, 2025

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

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris r.

10 Aug, 2025

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

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki H.

13 Jul, 2025

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

Grest stay!

The owners are easy to deal with and respond quickly to messages. The house is a good setup and a great location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

18 Jun, 2025

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

Our second stay. Just as pecaeful - perfect location! Wonderfully appointed.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann B.

7 Mar, 2025

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

Vacay

Great vacation

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

30 May, 2025

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

Family friendly and great location

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!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody M.

1 Jun, 2025

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

Great family and friends trip

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.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall M.

3 Aug, 2025

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

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zak B.

20 Feb, 2025

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

Great place to stay with family

We had a great time. The house was clean and pretty much kid proofed which was very nice. I would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra H.

19 Jan, 2025

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

Great location

Overall, we really enjoyed the location and this property. The beds

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

anita y.

4 May, 2025

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

Wonderful time

This was our first time on Dauphin Island and we loved it! The uncrowded, laid back feel of the island was amazing. The food was great and easy for us to pick up at Skinners for dinners at the house. We were traveling with a 3yo and 4yo so it was nice to eat dinner and then play on the beach until sunset. The gulf was just across the street but we enjoyed the bay side more. The kids were able to play on the water without worry of waves. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

23 Jun, 2025

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

Great Area For Family Reunion

2922 was perfect in so many ways. 4 bedrooms off a decent sized living area; a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen. The rooms were tastefully and comfortably appointed. I particularly appreciated comfortable chairs and reading lights. Front and back porches had chairs and pillows and became gathering places. Gates available on the porches to restrain small children or dogs. And kayaks!Our teenage boy said his bed was a little harder than he was used to but other than that! Owners were great to communicate with. Fun time had by all, especially watching sunsets and lightning storms.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

17 Mar, 2025

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

Great Vacation Spot

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer E.

17 May, 2025

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

Short family vacation

The property was very nice( and clean) and accurately depicted online. WE loved having our own private beach right outside the back door. It was great for hanging out and swimming with the dog. The only downside was the West End beach(which is closest public beach to this property) was not dog friendly, so we had to get in the car to go for a long walk. The streets were also flooded which could have been a big problem if we had not had a truck and SUV.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

14 Oct, 2022

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

Beautiful house, great location!

We loved the house perfect location everything was very clean and it was a wonderful getaway.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

30 Oct, 2024

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

Perfect, peaceful getaway

This is truly a hidden gem and we cannot wait to come back! The bay side beach was oir absolute favorite - we had it to ourselves. Our pups had a blast and the outdoor shower was perfect for them. The place is wonderfully appointed - beach towels and toystowela

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerri C.

5 Jun, 2024

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

Perfection

Great location. Always a breeze. Beautiful house and homey!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

30 Jun, 2024

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

Amazing stay

We enjoyed our stay at the Czech Mate! The house was clean and comfortable, we had close access to the gulf and bay, and the west end beach. Very quiet and calm.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesli H.

5 May, 2024

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

Wonderful place!

We have stayed here 3 years in a row. Great house, great location, friendly management. We love it!!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

malinda s.

4 Apr, 2024

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

Perfect!!!

Absolutely amazing! Perfect spot with the bay in the back yard and the beach is just a short walk across the street. The steps were alot for my elderly parents but over all it was a great stay and very clean! Had everything we needed! Would definitely stay here again

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy M.

26 Jun, 2023

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

Nice little bay side home

The home was beautiful and in a good location. We enjoyed sitting on the front and back porches.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

20 Jan, 2024

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

Missouri

Great

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Casey G.

21 Mar, 2025

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location

The location is great, close enough to walk to the west end beach and right across the street from the Gulf. If you have any mobility/knee issues be aware the stairs are extremely steep!! The housecleaning could have been better. Some of the linens hadn't been washed (which we discovered the 2nd night, the first no one slept in that bed) including one of the bedrooms and the throw blankets in the living room and there was visible dirt along the edges in the bathroom. While these are little things that we were easily able to deal with, I feel the owner/manager isn't getting the service they are paying a cleaning service for. Overall, I would stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

24 Mar, 2024

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

Location Location Location

The area around Chech Mate may change with new homes built and new stores and restaurants but the views and scenery of Chech Mate are incredible and

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

6 Jul, 2025

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

Nothing short of perfection!

We absolutely loved the house. The floor plan is amazing with Gulf and/or Bay views from all major rooms. The description is accurate then some! The swings under the house catch the gulf breeze and are very enjoyable. Both porches offer spectaculars views and plenty of seating. Plenty of utensils for meal prep in the kitchen. The living area is spacious and bright. Both bathrooms are spacious. The house was clean and organized. The first couple of days we had rain showers. It was very relaxing. We enjoyed those rainy days very much.We loved the location of the house. A very short walk to the Bay as well as the Gulf. Both areas have nice beaches for setting up a canopy and beach chairs. We set up beachside between 2 neighboring houses. The shelling is absolutely amazing. Piles of beautiful offerings from the Gulf. We were there the week of July 4th and our area was not at all crowded. We were a short drive from restaurants and gift shops. We sat on the front porch and watched the fireworks. We will stay again. It was the perfect beach house. Side note…my personal favorite were the books. Shelves of books. I read 2 while we were there. Perfect summer reads! We highly recommend Chech Mate!! Thank you for hosting or family!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 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.