100+ 5-STAR Reviews: Family Home 5 Min. Walk to Beach Neighborhood Pool & Tennis
Welcome to Salty Dog Beach House, a beloved spot on Dauphin Island boasting over 115 5-star reviews on VRBO. Nestled within the gated community of Desoto Landing, this charming home offers all that you need for your next Dauphin Island Vacation.
Step inside the first level and discover an inviting open concept living space, complete with a well-equipped kitchen, dining area, cozy den, and a screened porch perfect for lounging with seating for four. Adjacent, an open deck offers additional seating for four and a dining table, ideal for enjoying meals outside. This level also hosts bedroom #1 with a queen bed and attached full bath, providing comfort and convenience. Entertainment options such as games, books, puzzles, playing cards, movies, are all provided!
On the second level you'll find bedroom #2, featuring two twin beds, a toy box, and TV offering both a DVD player and Netflix. A shared bath with dual vanities serves bedrooms #2 and #3. Bedroom #3 offers a queen bed, loveseat, cable TV, and access to an upstairs deck with seating for four. Meanwhile, bedroom #4 offers another queen bed, two reading chairs, a private full bath, and access to the upstairs deck.
Beneath the house, a storage room awaits, stocked with chairs, bikes, sand toys, and tennis rackets, ensuring endless fun in the sun all. A wide concrete driveway and space beneath the house provides ample parking, while outdoor amenities like a gas grill, small charcoal grill, outdoor shower, and shaded sandy area with hooks for a hammock promise relaxation and entertainment. The owners of Salty Dog have thought of everything and even have you covered for the beach day! They offer a selection of books, magazines, beach chairs, and sand toys.
The neighborhood boardwalk leads you to the community's amenities such as the tennis court, pool, and private beach. Just a short 5 min walk to the beach from the home. This area of the Island is perfect for leisurely strolls, bird-watching, or even catching a glimpse of playful dolphins.
For those traveling with little ones - The Salty Dog is packed with amenities for the youngest of travelers. In the Twin Bedroom, you'll find a TV connected to a DVD player, stocked with a variety of Children's Movies including beloved Disney classics, and a Wii game console for Netflix access. Additionally, the twin room offers a toy box and closet with a variety of toys, while the nearby hallway houses a bookcase filled with Children's Books. Also, check out the kitchen drawer for coloring books and crayons. The bathroom linked to the Twin Bedroom, as well as the downstairs half-bath, feature a convenient step-stool, ensuring little ones can easily reach the sink. We've also got you covered with 2 portable booster seat/high chairs, child-size cups and utensils, and 2 umbrella strollers. While we provide a crib-size mattress, please note that a crib itself is not included (remember to bring your own crib bedding).
Must Do's at the Salty Dog from the Owners: 1) take a hot shower in the outdoor shower, don't just use it to rinse off from the beach (it's amazing); 2) read a book and/or take a nap in the hammock under the house; 3) enjoy your morning coffee on the exposed deck; 4) watch the sunset from the top level deck in the afternoon with your favorite cocktail; 5) play a board game on the screened porch; 6) use sidewalk chalk on the huge concrete driveway to play hopscotch or foursquare; 6) steam shrimp for dinner from Skinner's (or let them do it for you!); 7) try pigs in a blanket or a huge cinnamon roll from Lighthouse Bakery; 8) walk west on the beach to the 'cove' and see how many hermit crabs you can find; 9) go out on the beach at night with a flashlight to look for ghost crabs; and 10) relax, unplug, and have fun
For additional insider tips and highlights, be sure to check out the owner's Facebook page (search: Salty Dog Dauphin Island). This home truly has it all for your next Dauphin Island Vacation. Book your stay at Salty Dog Beach House today and start counting down the days to relaxation!
No parties or events allowed. Occupancy must be observed at all times.
Things to know about our Dauphin Island Rentals: No Pets All linens are provided Gas Grill & Charcoal provided You must be at least 25 years old to rent. Parking for 4 passenger cars No trailers, campers, boats, etc. may be parked at home at any time during the stay. Violators will be fined at the discretion of the HOA.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does 100+ 5-STAR Reviews: Family Home 5 Min. Walk to Beach Neighborhood Pool & Tennis have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at 100+ 5-STAR Reviews: Family Home 5 Min. Walk to Beach Neighborhood Pool & Tennis?
As of 9 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 100+ 5-STAR Reviews: Family Home 5 Min. Walk to Beach Neighborhood Pool & Tennis on 12 May, 2026 start from S$306, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is 100+ 5-STAR Reviews: Family Home 5 Min. Walk to Beach Neighborhood Pool & Tennis pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 100+ 5-STAR Reviews: Family Home 5 Min. Walk to Beach Neighborhood Pool & Tennis?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 100+ 5-STAR Reviews: Family Home 5 Min. Walk to Beach Neighborhood Pool & Tennis?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 100+ 5-STAR Reviews: Family Home 5 Min. Walk to Beach Neighborhood Pool & Tennis?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 100+ 5-STAR Reviews: Family Home 5 Min. Walk to Beach Neighborhood Pool & Tennis located?
Located in Dauphin Island, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course and within 1 mi (2 km) of Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council. East End Beach and Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our family enjoyed our relaxing week at the Salty Dog! The house was nice with a great lay out! We loved all the decks on the different levels of the house. Kitchen was stocked with plenty of dishes and cooking items. There were so many items to use at the pool and beach, we were set! The owners were great!
matthew h.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review; I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. We love to cook and strive to keep the kitchen stocked with all the necessities. I'm pleased to hear it had everything you needed.
This was the perfect vacation house for our family - we had an amazing time! Very kid-friendly - toys, movies, supplies, etc. were available for use, and the house was a quick walk to the pool and beach. Our 3-year-old loved it! The communication with the property manager, Liz, was the best- she provided so much valuable information and was super helpful and easy to contact!
Danielle C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay with us. When we were renters, kid-friendly items were so helpful, so we make a point to have toys, games, and movies on hand for our smallest visitors. Thank you for taking the time to leave a detailed review. I know it will help future travelers considering our home.
Great property on Dauphin Island, perfect for two families on vacation in gated community. Close to private beach, pool and tennis court. Very well stocked kitchen and plenty of bikes/ beach supplies for the house. Elizabeth is a wonderful and thoughtful host! Thank you for sharing your beach home with us!
The true measure of service is not when everything is perfect; it's when there's a problem.
Our AC failed while we were there. Fixed in less than six hours by a true professional.
That said, I have never stayed anywhere that considered your needs more carefully. Not just a fully stocked kitchen, but spices, and flour and things you don't even realize you need. Sewing kits, band aids, bottle openers. I've never seen such a thoughtful approach to guests.
Directions and suggestions, guides, and events. Location is divine.
What a memorable vacation. Thank you so much!
mary a.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
I can't express how much I love this review -- you are absolutely right, things go wrong sometimes! Your comments will be so helpful to future travelers wondering if a true "by owner" rental is a good fit for them. I'm so pleased the little "extra" supplies and information enhanced your stay. It is incredibly important to us that our guests have a relaxing, enjoyable vacation. Thank you again for leaving such a thoughtful review.
A great getaway for a family of 5 with teen/adult children and two additional friends.
Our family of 5 plus 2 additional friends truly enjoyed the stay in this lovely beach home! I could have stayed longer than the week we booked! The thoughtful owners have anything and everything (and I do mean everything) needed to enjoy a stay on this beautiful island that we sometimes forget when packing for a vacation. It is evident that they are sharing the beach home that they have enjoyed for years with their family. The information provided was very honest, helpful and informative to make our stay the best it could possibly be! It felt more like visiting the home of a family member rather than a rental. It truly has the feel and comfort of a home away from home! All of our party appreciated the abience this lovely home provided.
Although not directly on the beach, it did not disapoint! The sounds of nature surrounded the beautiful home and the beach is only a few minutes steps away (or less than that with a bike or golf cart). The owners provide bikes, beach cart, etc. to make the short trip to the beach so very easy. The neighborhood is beautiful and appeared safe to me.
We made memories in this beautiful home and its surroundings. We had the opportunity to relax and connect with one another. I am grateful for that.
tracey v.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
I'm so glad you all enjoyed your visit, and thank you for taking the time to leave a detailed review. As a parent of young adults myself, it really is so meaningful to share a quiet getaway together. I'm thrilled our home provided that for you.
Liz was great to work with and made sure we had everything we needed. This is the best equipped home we have ever stayed in. Nice relaxing home comfortably serving 7 adults. Fully stocked kitchen. Great neighborhood, close to everything. We can't say enough good things about this property.
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time on Dauphin Island! Your home was beautiful- thank you for opening it up for us to stay there!
We appreciated all of your thorough communication and all of the information that you provided regarding the house, what to do on and around the island, where to shop and eat, etc. (Also- the videos of the walk to the beach were really helpful as we were deciding on where to stay.)
We appreciated all of the children’s books, toys, and DVDs- those things were so helpful to have for our kids to enjoy. The beach gear (chairs, sand toys, wagon, etc) and bikes were great to have too.
Thank you again for your thorough, helpful communication and for helping to make our vacation so enjoyable!
James D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a detailed review. I love hearing that the kids items enhanced your stay. We do put a lot of thought into the information we provide our guests, and I'm so glad you found it helpful and informative.
We enjoyed our time at the salty dog! Felt like we had our own beach at times! Loved riding bikes, playing games and all the beach supplies provided were wonderful. Ended our week with a sunset cruise on the Duke, very fun and interactive. We really had a wonderful and relaxing vacation, thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
Christy N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Oooh - we love the sunset cruise on the Duke! I'm so glad you were able to work that in. I'm thrilled you and your family enjoyed your stay. Thank you for taking the time to leave a detailed review.
We enjoyed our stay in the gated community. The house was located in a quiet area and fully equipped! Very comfortable inside and on the deck. Liz did a great job welcoming us and checking in to make sure things were going ok. We'll definitely stay here again.
The house was amazing! The house was exactly as it was described. It was clean and welcoming. Had very good amenities. It had everything you needed for your stay from all the necessities in your home to the storage room that includes bikes, beach chairs, toys, etc. The walk to the beach was 5 minutes. The house is surrounded by trees and you could hear the ocean and wildlife at night. This was our first trip to Dauphin Island and we will definitely be returning. One of the best vacations we have had. The homeowners were so friendly and accommodating. Everything was just amazing.
House was very clean and equipped with everything needed for a stay at the beach: from indoor furnishings, (new) bedding and towels, screened in porch for morning coffee and afternoon reads, beach chairs, bikes, and so much more. Perfect for a couple or family stay and the hostess could have not been more helpful. And of course, the location, Dauphin Island, is the best kept secret for a true getaway and fresh Gulf Coast seafood.
We had a wonderful stay here with our two young children and grandmas and great grandparent (ages 4 to 84). New carpet was very nice. The kids loved all the toys inside that were there. We love riding around the neighborhood with the bikes. The kids enjoyed the sidewalk chalk and other sand toys. Four of the adults enjoyed finding a wonderful book to read for the week and the kids had cute books there that they enjoyed as well provided by the host. We mostly stayed in and cooked. The kitchen was very well stocked with cooking utensils/pans/pots. Beds were very comfortable and nice linens. Well stocked with towels as well. Beach access is great and lovely beach. Host let us use her brand new beach chairs. Wagon provided by host to walk things to beach was very handy. We hope to stay here again!
Thank you, neighbor! We appreciate that you thought of us when you needed overflow space for your family reunion. I hope you all made wonderful memories together.
Well-kept house, comfortable beds, everything we needed to have a great time at the beach, which was just a short walk away. The owner was awesome and always responded quickly. We would definitely stay here again!
Really enjoyed the gated neighborhood and the people who live there are very friendly. Beach access is easy and beach was never crowded. Captain Snappers was excellent. Appreciated the use of all the amenities at the Salty Dog. Liz was great to work with.
Joe P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit.
The house was very clean and met all of our needs. We were a little disappointed in the restaurants available on dauphin island but we still had a great time!
Karri S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2021
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. I agree -- Dauphin Island is perfect for low-key days on the beach, but it's not a foodie or fine dining destination. And restaurants can get very crowded in the summer. We enjoy visiting small local spots for lunch and cooking dinner at home after a long day at the beach. We frequently make the short trip into Mobile; it has some great restaurants and craft breweries. Thank you for choosing our home for your vacation!
The Salty Dog was perfect for our family vacation. The owner made sure that everything needed was provided. Short, pleasant walk to the private beach and pool for the community. Beach and pool was never crowded! This was our first visit to Dauphin Island and we loved it!
Mandy H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave a detailed review. I'm thrilled you enjoyed your first trip to Dauphin Island. It's a different experience than nearby Gulf Shores or Destin, but it sounds like it was a great fit for you. Thank you again for choosing our home for your vacation.
We loved staying here! From coffee on the balcony to breakfast on the deck to dinner and board games around the table to napping under the house in our hammock during a rainstorm, we enjoyed every inch of this property! The bikes and boogie boards were fun, and we appreciated the beach chairs for the sunset concert and the movie night at the beach! We cooked dinner every night and packed picnics for the beach. The house was perfect!
Denise F.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2021
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay on Dauphin Island. Nothing makes me happier than drinking my coffee on the porch and listening to the birds. And I love hearing that the bikes, boogie boards, beach chairs, and board games enhanced your family's stay. Thank you for choosing our home for your vacation.
This home is precious and in a gem of a neighborhood! We felt right at home at the Salty Dog. Most everything we needed (and things we didn’t know we would need) was already at the property... for example my daughters and I will never forget biking through the precious neighborhood and the big beach cart was a daily lifesaver! When we weren’t at the beach or swimming or biking the children loved bird watching and playing with the home’s collection of toys and books. Thank you Liz! We hope to return soon. :)
A comfortable, quiet, and private getaway from the hustle & bustle of everyday life. This property has everything you need for a enjoyable and relaxing week away. A great place to kick up your feet and recharge your batteries before going back to a busy life!
Daryl K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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