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Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Living area
Living area
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Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81276 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access

Island Sunset

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Enjoy a Dauphin Island sunset in this home's large, comfortably furnished, fully covered screened-in porch overlooking the Mississippi Sound - or relax in front and enjoy the views of the Gulf of Mexico! This is the perfect fit for a family vacation or a beach retreat. This vacation rental offers a full-size kitchen, free WiFi, and TVs in the living area and each bedroom. Settle in after a long day and draw the room-darkening shades for a good night's sleep.

Ocean views are free at this home, and we invite you to come and enjoy all of them.

WHAT’S NEARBY
You're steps from swimming, fishing, and beachcombing on the small private beach behind the home. Public beach access is also just across the street, less than 500 feet away! Isle Dauphine Golf Club offers challenging holes in a casual atmosphere, just under five miles from the home. There are plenty of local restaurants to choose from within just five miles.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Dock details:



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • West End Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 17 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 21 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Fort Morgan - 59 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayfront retreat with lovely views, a screened porch & beach access located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! The location is so beautiful with unobstructed views of the bay. And there is plenty of sand to actually play on the bayside too! But if you want the big beach feeling, the west end beach is easy walking distance. Everyone on the island is super kind and we had great food at Captain Snappers. It was a perfect fall family getaway. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly atmosphere. We love the sound side of the island and love to explore the west end beach too. The sunrise sets your day and the sunset melts into the sound, just beautiful!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Neal K.

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

Great Location

Great stay in perfect location for both bay and beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doyle R.

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

Great spot

Very nice place great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Gorgeous and peaceful

We love most the 360 degree views of the water, the gorgeous sunsets from the front screened porch, the raised boardwalk out to the water, the large beach out front, and the thoughtful provisions in the home from extra pillows to all the cookware needed for grilling, baking, steaming.. all was provided. It is the very best secret on the island!
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10/10 Excellent

ALEXIS F.

Anniversary Stay

Very clean, quiet atmosphere, and gorgeous scenery.
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Great!

We visit the island twice a year and this was by far, the cleanest and most ideal property we’ve rented for fishing and beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Island Perfection

We loved staying in this house so much. The accommodations were impeccable and the views were amazing from everywhere inside and outside of the house. This stay provided my family the most relaxing and fun getaway and we are already planning our next trip to the island!

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Great getaway with the grandkids

Property is clean, layer out well and beautifully situated with views of the bay and the gulf. Pier in the bay is a great place to relax with some fishing, wildlife watching and relaxing while the sun goes down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Fabulous

Couldn’t of asked for a better place! Location was great. Sound out the back door and the ocean views from the front!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alysa S.

Love this home and great location!

We've stayed at this beautiful home multiple times and always have the best time! The home is so clean and has everything you need and then some! They've added a beautiful dock that the whole family enjoys. They love fishing off of it and watching the dolphins daily. Can't wait till our next stay!

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

Picture perfect

The views from this house were amazing! The screened porch was a fantastic feature. Great beach house and location! Our kids loved the bunk room too.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Great Location

This property was exactly as described and in a wonderful location. We could cross the street and go to the beach. The house itself was extremely clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

House

The pier was great. Loved the screen area and the outside shower.
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Incredible location for our vacation!

We loved that we could see the Gulf and the Mississippi Sound/Mobile Bay! There were spectacular sunrises and sunsets! The house had everything we needed, including all of the kitchen things. The house was very clean when we checked in and the digital locks worked great. The pier was great for viewing nature and watching the Perseid Meteor Shower. Great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Beach stay

Dauphin Island never disappoints! This house was a wonderful fit for our family of 4. We enjoyed the beach across the street, west end beach and the bay behind the house. Shelling was amazing due to the storm that had come through. Skinners seafood was dinner most nights. Wonderful views from each part of the house.
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10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

We’re Coming Back!

We have traveled to Dauphin Island at least once a year for a decade, and stayed in a different house each time because there were always pretty good but not quite right. I booked this house for next year before we even checked out this time. The location is perfect. It was perfectly clean. The furniture was comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed. It’s perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Just as described

This sounded great, but you never know. However, they did a wonderful job for us. There was only one issue and it was no wifi 😒. We were nervous, because our a
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S., -

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

Great place

Wonderful clean property with excellent views. Only complaint is with Vacasa about early check-in. They said we would get a text when it was clean/ready. We drove by ourselves and noticed cleaner had left and got in early; text never came.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith R.

Perfect.

What a beautiful place. The porch, the dock, the endlessly changing sky and water and marsh. The shallow, calm Bay beach directly behind the house was great for our four year old, and we could see and hear the big ocean beach right across the street - the public beach is maybe 3 houses down? - easily walkable. Well-equipped kitchen for nights in. Spent every second not sleeping or at the beach either on the porch or the dock. We will definitely be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Absolutely PERFECT!

This home has EVERYTHING and then some! It is a beautiful space that FEELS like your at HOME! It has beach everywhere you look. We saw dolphins several times throughout the week as well as so many other cool water creatures. Our kids were entertained the entire week. The sunsets - well there are no words. The owners of this home have ensured to have anything and everything a family would need to enjoy, relax and do activities. The home is very spacious. They have really thought of it all! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful space with us!

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was exceptional. I hadn't been to the beach since i was a kid but wanted to celebrate a birthday on the ocean. This property did not disappoint. The house itself was clean and spacious, perfect for the 7 guests in our party. We utilized the kitchen to cook every night during our stay. The rooms were clean with no sand. The porch was awesome, especially for playing board games in the evening or reading with a view. The dock was amazing, it was a great way to relax and unwind. It was also a short walk to west end beach. We started every morning with a long walk on the beach (now I get the hype) on the bay side, spent the days on the gulf side watching the waves and playing in the water, and would end our days unwinding on the dock. I'm not sure I've ever stayed in such a perfect place. I would 1000% recommend this to anyone looking for a quiet and peaceful getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

becca h.

BEAUTIFUL SUNSET

This is our second time staying here. They are in the process of building a boardwalk with a pier on the bay. Nice!
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart W.

Great location

We stayed in later October '22 with two families and we had a blast. Island Sunset had everything we needed. The pictures actually did not show everything in the common area - there's an additional couch and chair not shown (providing more seating than we thought). There was also pull-out twin mattresses under the twin beds - this was necessary for the five kids in our group. The house was walking distance to the West End beach, which was the highlight of our trip. The house was clean and the kitchen was fully stocked with more than enough utensils, pans, etc. for our cooking. This house is definitely on our list when we come back to Dauphin Island. Several suggestions for those coming to the island: 1. Go on a dolphin excursion on The Duke through Dauphin Island Marina. Our kids enjoyed it. Dolphins are more prevalent in May-July as the fall months bring in jelly fish and making other fish less frequent. 2. If you like sea shells, go to the West End beach at low tide. Or, rent a boat (or walk) to get to the far end of West End about 9 miles past the West End Beach parking lot. 3. The Aquarium is small but fun. The volunteers there provide added value with live displays of aquatic life and other items. There's a touch tank of sting rays (our trip also had horseshoe crabs and a baby shark too). 4. The Little Red School House is worth a quick trip, it has artifacts and pictures of the island to give you its quick history. 5. Fort Gaines, Indian Shell Mound Park, Cadillac Square, and Audubon Bird Sanctuary are good trips - but we prefer others listed above (bring bug spray!).
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

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