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Unique Waterfront Property Overlooking Two Bays. Dog-Friendly! New Upgrades!

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A beachside wooden deck with a covered seating area and a building in the background.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.
A waterfront property with a wooden dock extending into the water, a sandy beach, and a house with a balcony.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a small deck.
A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a wooden deck, and a power tool on the floor.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Culinary delights just around the corner
    Guests love the location for its abundance of dining options.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Indian Shell Mound Park
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Indian Shell Mound Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

half bath

Toilet

hall bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Unique Waterfront Property Overlooking Two Bays. Dog-Friendly! New Upgrades!

Great Duplex overlooks Dauphin Bay! 117’ waterfrontage - great crabbing, fishing, along the sea wall and wharf. Tons of birds, Manatees, Dolphins and other animals are likely to be seen out your front door. Free use of Kayak!
New AC system/inside and outside 8/2023
New windows 6/2023
New flooring 4/2023
New Refrigerator 6/2023
New Seawall and Wharf 6/2021
New Deck 6/2021
New Stairs and , decks, stairs and dock replaced in 2021

WiFi, Grill, Fully equipped kitchen, walk to local stores, bike the Island trails, Indian Burial Mounds within walking distance, quiet cul-de-sac offer a peaceful stay for you and your family. Pet friendly.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
$125 pet fee. Pets to be approved.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7593561
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

About the area

Dauphin Island

Indian Bay, a neighbourhood in Dauphin Island, is home to this cottage. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dauphin Island Beaches and Fort Morgan Beach.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Fort Morgan - 51 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Waterfront Property Overlooking Two Bays. Dog-Friendly! New Upgrades! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Unique Waterfront Property Overlooking Two Bays. Dog-Friendly! New Upgrades!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique Waterfront Property Overlooking Two Bays. Dog-Friendly! New Upgrades!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Waterfront Property Overlooking Two Bays. Dog-Friendly! New Upgrades!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique Waterfront Property Overlooking Two Bays. Dog-Friendly! New Upgrades! located?

Located in Indian Bay, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council and Indian Shell Mound Park. Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

crystal c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prime location! Located right off the bay, we enjoyed slow mornings on the balcony and fished all evening off the dock while the kids and dog enjoyed playing under the house. House was properly stocked with just about everything we needed for our week long stay. Walls are very thin for a duplex. We had a few issues during our stay but Mr. Reeves was very responsive and friendly. Overall, not a bad place to stay for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George H.

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

Fantastic property and owner.

What a fantastic property, Thank you for everything. Wonderful stay in every way.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2025
Thank you for your review. I'm glad everything worked for you. We love it when our guests have a great time. Come back anytime, John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee P.

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

Wonderful View

We enjoyed our stay at this property! Beautiful views and location was perfect for us! Kitchen had everything we needed and the house was clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Beach get away

Perfect for what we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Izzy B.

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

Great spring break!

You can’t beat this view, absolutely incredible. Exactly what we needed for our time on the island!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don W.

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

Don Joyce stay.

Quiet, lots to do, Islander restaurant was a hit.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2024
I’m glad it worked well for you! Come back soon 👍🏻
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Dauphin Island duplex was a coastal paradise that elevated our vacation. The private pier sparked daily fishing fun, Coastal Blue Persuasion’s charter was a thrilling highlight, the aquarium educated and entertained, and the restaurants delivered unforgettable flavors. Our 11-year-old is counting down to next summer, and our Yorkie was right at home. This rental’s blend of modern amenities, prime location, and family-friendly vibe has us hooked—we’re definitely coming back for more Dauphin Island memories
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Great place on the bay.

The house was great for me and my two sons. We love to fish, so with the house sitting on the bay with the dock was excellent. Many different species can be caught from the the dock as well as crab. Dolphin can be seen from the dock as well. Mr Reeves is very nice and helpful as well making a great overall experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2024
I'm glad you and your sons enjoyed the experience. I can hang out all day underneath the house overlooking the Bay. It is a special spot whether you fish or not. Thank you for your review. Hope you come back, soon. John
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rick S.

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

Spring Break 2023

People were friendly. Many improvements are needed. Our fishing experience didn’t come out like we would have liked but that’s not the fault of anyone at our place 😃.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2023
Wow. Didn’t see this coming. Son in law met with you after arriving and I met with you yesterday with zero issues or complaints from either of you. New flooring throughout three weeks ago. New seawall and wharf area. New stairs and deck two years ago. Lots of remodeling to an admittedly older property. It’s also the priced waterfront rental on the Island. Sorry it didn’t meet your expectations.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

julie s.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Average at best

I was surprised at all the reviews that gave this place a perfect rating. While it was ok, there is definitely room for improvement. I had to clean the bathroom on arrival, finding hair and dirt on the floor. I did not call the owner, as I didn’t want someone there while we were there. The place needs a lot of TLC. The pillows were obviously old and flat. The stove burners all tilt making it difficult to cook in a pan. The most unusual thing was that the doors between units were duct taped shut. We could hear the neighbors opening a can and conversing at a normal noise level. For the price I expected a lot better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Heavenly vacation!

We had a great time staying with Mr Revees his place has everything you'll need for the perfect vacation,and I want to say something about all the other reviews that say it needs work,well of course it does all the vacation homes in that area need work if there being rented out on a regular basis,but I can tell you from experience the owner is upgrading this property constantly,he's put in floors,new deck,and is about to put new windows in the unit,there's neighbors next to you but they're really nice and don't bother you at all,I'm sure my little girls got a little bit to loud but not a word from them at all. I guess what I'm trying to say for the price of this unit it's absolutely awesome,the fishing is good,and he's even got a lot of stuff you can use to have fun with. Thanks for a great time and we will be in touch with you to stay again in one of your units very very soon
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vincent S.

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

Just as listed

The property was just as described, not having enough salt or cooking oil was not a problem as we are smart enough to bring our own. Also 2 rolls of toilet paper and one roll of paper towels were plenty to get us started and finish our stay! Again we brought our own as we are adults and understand how a rental property works. You can't beat the price for this unit. Sitting on the porch every morning drinking coffee and watching the sunrise was just what we needed. Unbelievably quiet the entire stay. The fishing was great. We did have one major issue, the AC was not working. Figured this out within 15 minutes of arrival. John was contacted and was at the property in less than an hour with with 2 window AC units. Window units were more than enough to keep the place cool our entire stay. John is a very responsible owner and quick to resolve what was a major issue.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anne C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location; so-so hospitality

This is an amazing location on the island, and the price isn't bad. However, the listing could be clearer about the fact that this is only one side of a duplex (i.e., the photo could point to the side available for rent, instead of the middle of the house). Also, the kitchen was disorganized and poorly stocked (salt shaker was empty, 1 tbs. of olive oil in bottle). No ice/water in fridge and no ice trays. Only one paper towel roll and two toilet paper rolls, watered down soap in kitchen/bathrooms. We were only able to use one of the burners, as two of the other burners would smoke upon turning heat on, and the other one was so tilted, we couldn't cook food evenly. The walls are thin, and we heard crying children several times a day. We had to purchase quite a bit of items (ice trays, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning spray, salt, oil, spices) to be able to cook our meals and clean the house during our stay. The fishing is excellent, kayaks are nice and perfect to take out at sunset on the bay, and it's an all-around good, quiet location on the island. Given that this was our honeymoon, I was disappointed to not find the house set up more hospitably. Yes, it is older and he is making efforts to update it, but I think the larger issue is an overall feeling that this is being done as cheaply as possible to maximize profit instead of making guests feel at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2023
Wow. Clearly states Duplex in all advertising. Duplex has had recent extensive remodeling including: New windows New floors New fridge Seawall and dock two years old Deck and stairs two years old New AC unit Lowest priced waterfront (by far) that I’m aware of at $190 night. Best views Great fishing Free use of crab traps Free use of kayaks Plenty of parking Plenty of outdoor seating 117’ of Waterfront- 2x’s more than most Best of all you never asked for anything! But now complain about everything. Unbelievable
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Dauphin Island Getaway - DeSoto

Had a great time as always. Just a couple of suggestions to enhance the experience of others: Upgrade the dishwasher Exterior of Refrigerator was unappealing. Sure it was just a stain...but from what??? But overall, the place was awesome. Did some amazing fishing off of the dock. Made friends with a huge bird with a broken beak. Caught a few crab (but let them all go). Was the perfect island getaway. We will be back and I hope to stay with you again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Just Relaxin'

We had a wonderful and very relaxing time! Plenty of room & perfect location. We got to met the owner and had a great visit, very nice man. The neighbors were also very nice and answered all of our questions on our first time to Dauphin. We will definitely be back to the island. Hannah's from Missouri
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Memorial Day trip 2022

The wife and I stayed the week and had a great time. We visited all four beaches, most restaurants, all of the points of interest (Ft. Gaines, aquarium, parks, bird Sacturary, etc.) on the Island. We spent every evening fishing off the dock and caught some nice sheepshead, lots of trout, and two big red fish.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very peaceful place! Good view for sunrise!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wade W.

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

Great location.

Very quick and helpful communication with John. The house is not fancy but is comfortable and in a quiet area which is great for relaxing and looking out at the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna M.

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

Made great memories Oct 13-22

We were so excited about visiting Dauphin Island for the first time. John was great at answer NUMEROUS questions that we had prior to arriving. The views were amazing each sunrise and sunset was so stunning. The house is in a great location. Our grandkids came for a weekend visit for my birthday & I loved swinging on the porch swing with my grandkids. I loved peeking out the window to watch my husband fish. We had issues with the internet/cable. However, John was on top of it. But>>after being on the island for awhile we realized its a common thing if you have a storm/winds. The only suggestion I had for John was to put a DVD at the home. Be sure to look if that change was made. If not bring a good book and a card game. The Queen bed was super comfy. Extra quilt provided which was needed on the only "real" cold day. John stopped by for a visit and it was a pleasure meeting him. We definitely would book again. Thank you John and thank you Dauphin Island for giving us such great memories.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A nice place if you want to be far AWAY from everything

Negatives were: those are double beds and not queens, I am almost sure. Brought my own queen sheets and they were huge. Mostly clean, except the laundry area and air conditioner vent. A couple of the plates toward the bottom were dirty, like old food on them. TV got few channels and quit working a couple of days before we left. Maybe we just didn't know how to fix and wifi didn't work even when we followed instructions on how to fix. Doorknob to laundry area came completely off and husband did have tools to fix it. The owner was very responsive and even brought a new hairdryer when I let him know there was not one. I'm sure he would have fixed tv and wifi, but not that important to us. Paid A LOT for what it was, but went in expensive season and it did meet our needs for a nice dock and under the porch was nice. It is a long way to grocery stores and few restaurants around, so come well prepared when you stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2023
Not sure where to start...or, to finish. You used the neighbors furniture without obtaining permission. You used neighbors water to clean your boat, too - you even left his hose draped over the dock. You could have at least put his water hose back and cleaned up your mess. You left trash, kayaks, paddles, chairs and even discarded batteries on the dock when you left. I won't go into about how you left the underneath or inside of my place.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jill J.

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

Extremely laid back and relaxing!

We enjoyed our stay at this property. It was very soothing being right on the water watching the birds. Boiled crabs that we caught a couple of nights while we were there. Neighbors lovely couple who are long-term renters. We needed to unplug and recharge to return to work and that is just what we did. Did watch Olympics some. Our son was still able to hook to internet for his games so this was a plus. Owner very responsive. We would stay again if we were looking to be close to water and fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gretchen P.

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

Wonderful!

To address the negatives first: door knobs (exterior and a few interior) were very loose but my husband had the tools necessary to fix them quickly, shower drain was plugged (gross cleaning out other guests hair!) But overall cleanliness was just fine. Main rooms were impeccable, laundry area good use a good cleaning/de-linting. Now for the positives- as stated main rooms were clean. Ample supplies in kitchen, couch unbelievably comfortable, owner incredibly nice and quick to respond, check-in/out very very easy, great location, sweet neighbors. This was the perfect spot for my small family for a much needed vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry J.

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

2021 Jun 12-19 856 Desoto B Johnson-Terry

Loved our stay at 856-B Desoto and on Dauphin Island! The under house area provided a shady place to enjoy hammocks, reading, to store bikes and other gear. Cooked steaks and crabs on the charcoal grill. The main building on stilts provided a wonderful sunrises and views of dolphins, birds, heron "Earl" a regular visitor, and boats cruising Dauphin Bay . Nice views from inside the open living-dining-kitchen and generous deck facing the bay. Backyard dock access, provided crab traps and two kayaks we launched from the dock. Dogs dock dived. Dog friendly rental and the whole island and area was dog friendly. The rental was the perfect place to hang-out and to support exploring. The rental guest book provided information and we visited the Audubon Birding Park, Estuarine Marine Museum, Historic Fort Gains and took the ferry to Fort Morgan. The delicious Lighthouse Bakery was a close walk. East beach was our favorite, 5 minute drive or easy biking. We love to cook and brought most of our food for the week. Loved dining at the rental with the best sunsets and water views! "No reservations or waiting." The kitchen was adequate. Would like a bamboo cutting board instead of glass. A few more towel bars and hooks. Also, need crab pliers. Met side A renters Randy and Charlotte and family. We respected each other's space but also got to know them. Randy taught us about cleaning the crabs and added to a good time. Rental Owner John checked on us and responded quickly to a couple bulb changes. We would stay again and recommend this property. Larry and Jane
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

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

Beautiful View

Love the area this property is located in. Close walk to the convenient store. The kids really enjoyed the dock and the fishing! Would totally recommend staying here if you have a few kids or if you have a dog.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Great location

The view was beautiful. We enjoyed many dinners and evenings under the house with a breeze off the water. Fishing off the wall was fun with a few nice catches.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by John Reeves

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Myself and my daughter, Tommie own this. We have six other vacation rentals on Dauphin Island.

Why they chose this property

Very unique. Quiet cul-de-sac location overlooking two Bays. Great views. Great birding, fishing, crabbing, etc. The perfect place? It possibly is.

What makes this property unique

Quiet cul-de-sac location with 117' on the water. Great fishing, crabbing, boating, free use of kayaks.

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