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Dreamy oceanfront gem with beach access, furnished deck, & fast WiFi - dogs OK

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 101930 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

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Dauphin Island, AL

Dauphin Island Beaches
‪5 min walk‬
West End Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Dauphin Island Public Beach
‪10 min drive‬
Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Dreamy oceanfront gem with beach access, furnished deck, & fast WiFi - dogs OK

Waverly Retreat

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Ever wanted to know what it is like to live right on the sugar-white sand? Well, you won't have to winder any longer when you call this fantastic Dauphin Island retreat home for a little while! Waverly, a four-bedroom oceanfront gem that is more than ready to accommodate the whole family, is perched on the west end of the island to give you a bit of peace and quiet while still being near all of the action. As soon as the sun comes up, listen to the tide ebb and flow on the furnished deck. Or, if everyone has built up an appetite from a full day at the beach, fire up the gas grill and have a casual cookout with loved ones. For more formal meals, the full kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, wonderful white countertops, an island, dishwasher, and deep sink. Plus, everyone can be part of the conversation during meal prep with the dining area adjacent to the kitchen. When it is time to settle down, the living room features three sofas and a mounted flatscreen TV to make movie nights a breeze, and all four bedrooms are on each corner of the home to give everyone some privacy.

Things to Know
Free high-speed WiFi
Dog-friendly
Beach access

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

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

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.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs only. Max of 2.

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

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 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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

Dauphin Island Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
West End Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Dauphin Island Public Beach - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 16 min drive - 8.4 km
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 20 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
‪Island Rainbow - ‬12 min drive
‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive
‪Pelican Pub - ‬14 min drive
‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dreamy oceanfront gem with beach access, furnished deck, & fast WiFi - dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dreamy oceanfront gem with beach access, furnished deck, & fast WiFi - dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dreamy oceanfront gem with beach access, furnished deck, & fast WiFi - dogs OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dreamy oceanfront gem with beach access, furnished deck, & fast WiFi - dogs OK located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

9.2

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

14 Jun, 2025

Family Vaca

Great proximity to the water. The house was great!

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

8 Apr, 2025

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

Fun stay super close to water

It was Bananas how close you are to the water at this location! Other than that we had an excellent stay. Very calming decor with everything we needed and quiet to the close waves.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carol F.

7 May, 2025

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

Bday getaway

The house was as described, very nice, clean, well- equipped. The staff was responsive to our concerns and got back to us quickly when needed. The back porch was awesome and spacious. The location was not ideal as there is a house directly in front on the ocean side. We could still see the ocean, at an angle. No beach to speak of, but it didn't spoil our fun. We could walk down to the beach where there was space to spread out. All in all, a very nice week

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

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8/10 Good

Faith O.

5 Nov, 2024

Family Trip to DI 2024

Beautiful home very comfortable and close to the beach.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr Lawrence D.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Great stay

Beautiful house close to the water.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

9 Dec, 2024

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

Perfect

Perfect place to experience the best Dauphin Island has to offer. Clean and updated with awesome views. Loved the large deck which was very steps away to the water. Great that it's pet friendly. A lot of steps but typical for the location. Highly recommended and hope to stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

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8/10 Good

reuben g.

27 Sept, 2024

Nice house with pretty views. It has a partial ocean view. There is not much beach because the ...

Access to the water was great.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian C.

29 Jun, 2024

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

Family Summer Vaca

Great house, perfect for our family! Will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Stacey L.

30 Apr, 2024

Great for families and pets!

Had a wonderful time relaxing! There were high winds and rip currents during our stay, but being able to sit on the back porch somewhat protected from the elements allowed us to continue to enjoy our trip!

8/10 Good

Rose Z.

22 Oct, 2024

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

Red Flag weekend

Although the waves were crashing onto the beach just outside the house, the sounds were soft inside. The house was perfect for our group, four bedrooms each with its own bath. The house is a short walk to the west end public beach, a wonderful place to explore and beach comb. We would definitely stay there again, even though two bedroom doors stick against uneven floors and some minor wall damage.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

17 Mar, 2024

Wonderful Stay

Very clean, quiet and relaxing. Amazing view and beach. Exactly what we were looking for! It was hard to leave this place. Just wonderful!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Valeria D.

26 Mar, 2024

Great Stay!!!

We loved that the house was a few steps from the beach. The space was awesome. We will stay again. The management was responsive. We really enjoyed our weekend.

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10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

6 Jul, 2024

Great location and home

We loved our stay at this beach house. Right on the beach and close proximity to the water. We could sit on the back deck and enjoy seeing and hearing the gulf. It’s so close to the water that it was not a chore to walk to the beach. Some of the family could be at the beach while others were on the deck and could still see each other and talk. We enjoyed playing cornhole on the deck with the board/bags provided. Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We would definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

1 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect relaxing beach house

We loved this property! Our goal was relaxation and we met it! The sound of the Gulf waves was exactly what I envisioned. The private drive and parking right at the steps was convenient for loading/unloading and parking under the house provided shade for the car. Loved having steps off the back deck to access the beach which is essentially shared with the 3 other houses in the immediate area. It was a perfect scenario. You can even see dolphins chasing the fishing boats from the deck!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Jerry W.

18 Jun, 2024

Waverly Retreat

The house was spacious enough for 6 adults and two toddlers. Customer service was great to deal with on two items that needed to be corrected. The items were corrected the day that they were reported before noon.

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4/10 Poor

Eric C.

27 Aug, 2024

Need more cooking utensils

The place is OK. The biggest thing that would help make it a better stay is just more cooking utensils in the kitchen. Freg does not seam to be working as well as it should. The thermometer the the freg stayed at 45 degrees so I feel the owners know something is up with it or that would not be in there. I know with a few things added it would be a better place to stay at. The covered porch in the back I very nice. BBQ grill was something we did enjoy cooking on.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

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10/10 Excellent

JUDY H.

12 Jul, 2023

Waverly Retreat

Me and my family loved everything about Waverly Retreat in Dauphin Island, AL. It was just wonderful to sit on the back deck and look the ocean and feel the wonderful breeze. There is a house in front of Waverly Retreat had no problem with that. Made some wonderful friends from Oklahoma. It was great to bring our fur-babies with us.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

27 Sept, 2023

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

Great location

The house is in a great spot. However we were not told that there were major problems with the floors. The kitchen had a spot about 2' x 6' that was cracked so bad you couldn't stand there. After we checked in the maintenance guy brought a piece of plywood out and laid it on there to cover for the week. We placed towels and rug over it.Several other places in the unit are doing the same thing. I can't understand why the cleaning people or someone didn't notice it instead of laying a rug over the hole.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

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8/10 Good

Emily B.

3 Jan, 2023

Christmas at the Beach

Overall, this house is great!! Plenty of room for our whole family to spread. Even though it is a second row house, the views are amazing! The house was clean when we arrived. 2 things - 1. There are several soft spots in the floor. Especially the kitchen. 2. The driveway can be a little tricky. If you get into any of the soft sand, you can easily get stuck. This happened to us twice. Luckily we had guys with us who were able to get us pushed out. These are 2 things that should be addressed. This is not ruin our stay though! We loved it here!

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6/10 Okay

Jessica B.

14 Feb, 2023

:)

Pros: Home was beautiful; nice large deck off the back with “roof cut outs” to get more sun; each bedroom had it’s own bathroom; even though it is a second row home it is still right on the beach; parking right in front of the house. Cons: There was a bad spot in the floor; there was something (we suspected to be chocolate) on the side of the sofa; home is not stocked well (i.e. pans, papertowel, trashbags); we had to take the grill tank to be filled ourselves as it was empty; had to call and have sheets brought for the two of the beds as the sheets that were on did not seem to be clean. With that being said, Vacasa was quick to respond. I had new sheets for the beds within about an hour. Someone came in and looked at the floor and discovered that there was a water leak. This was our third trip to Dauphin Island and our least favorite of the houses we have stayed in, but overall, we had a great vacation!

4/10 Poor

Debbie B.

28 Jun, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home but not much of a beach and no restaurants to speak of

The home was wonderful in itself. The home was behind another home which was not a problem. What we did not like at all was that there was no beach to walk on and to sit out under an umbrella - you had to sit between houses. We decided to go out to eat one night and the only two restaurants open closed at 8:00 and stopped taking people about 7:00 because they couldn't handle any more. The local grocery was out of everything. Thank goodness we had some frozen meat that we thawed in the microwave and cooked it on the grill. it is obvious that there are not enough restaurants to support the number of visitors to the Island. Sand surrounded the house including the driveway and under the house. We parked under the house in a parking space and as we were backing out one day, our truck (Ford F150, not small truck) got stuck in the sand and we had to be pulled out by another truck. We ended up parking on the side street but it was tight with about 6 other cars. If we had known about more that the house itself, it would have been nice. As I said, the house was great, especially the very large deck on the back. If the house was on a decent beach, it would have been excellent. We left a day early and won't be visiting Dauphin Island again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Carmen C.

3 Jan, 2024

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

Beautiful Retreat But...

My family and I thouroughly and I mean thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Waverly. The home was beautiful, the view was beautiful, we had good TV and internet connection when we needed it, the host was very responsive to our needs. We had to take away a star however for a few things. 1. The sheets in the master bedroom were dirty on arrival. We notified the host and they had housekeeping out within the hour to remedy the matter. I do appreciate how responsive the host and the housekeepers were and they were very apologetic about this. 2. Roaches...when we arrived we noticed 2 dead roaches in front of the laundry set. Over the course of our stay we killed 6. 2 in the living room, 1 in the master bathroom, 3 in the guest bathroom facing the water. We notified the host of this and they had pest control out immediately to spray. So hopefully the next tenenants dont encounter the same issue. Again much appreciative to the host and their reaponsiveness. We did notice dead roaches in the vacuum cleaner when we were cleaning up to leave so it may be an issue that the housekeeping staff is not communicating back to the host. 3. Driveway...it is soft. So if you have a smaller vehicle you may not be able to park underneath the house. Also says parking for 4 but the cement only could accomodate 2 under the house and there is no street parking. There is a small access road but it is also used by the house in front. It wasnt an issue for us with 1 car, but may be for others.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clayton R.

1 May, 2025

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

Fantastic

This property was just as described and we had a wonderful time.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli A.

14 Apr, 2025

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

Great beach house

We had a wonderful stay! The home offered semi-private access to the beach and was just a short walk to the West End beach. The room sizes were spacious, and each bedroom had its own bathroom, which made the stay comfortable and convenient. Perfect spot for a relaxing coastal getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Skylar S.

18 Sept, 2024

Amazing house.

We loved the layout of the house and the high ceilings. It had great natural lighting and views of the ocean. Parking was easy and even though it stormed and had some flooding, the Vacasa agent on the island ensured we were safe and accounted for our vehicle by assisting us in moving it to a better location during the flooding. The house was safe and never lost power.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024