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Ideal House in Beautiful Gulf Front Gated Community
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81920 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Ideal House in Beautiful Gulf Front Gated Community
This custom 3 bedroom/3 bath home was completed April 2016 and is located on the east end of Dauphin Island in the gated Desoto Landing community. The house is well appointed and is in very close proximity to the neighborhood pool, tennis courts, and boardwalk to a white sandy beach. We are situated at the end of a cul-de sac with a serene view of a natural dune out of a large, 400 square foot screened in porch – perfect for getting away to enjoy some quiet time or gathering with family and friends. The front deck is an equally peaceful retreat and there is large amount of space underneath the house including a storage room with lots of beach supplies.
Inside, the house features a spacious open floor plan. The fully stocked extra large kitchen opens into the dining and living room area with plenty of space for cooking, eating, and entertainment. The living room includes a leather reclining sofa and 60” Television, board games, etc. The large Master bedroom has an open view through French doors to the dune, spacious master bathroom with separate tub and shower, and king size bed. The other bedrooms include a queen size bed in one and twin beds in the other, both with their own full bathrooms. TV’s are included in all bedrooms fed by dish satellite. A large laundry room with washer, dryer, and lots of counter space comes in handy for those long stays. Cable Internet service/wifi is provided.
Dauphin Island is a great place for a laid back, family friendly vacation. No high rises and no stop lights! Enjoy long walks or doing nothing on the expansive local beach or take a short drive to the West End or East end beaches. Get some exercise or take in the scenes along 7 miles of bike paths. Rent a bike or kayak. Walk the trails in the bird sanctuary and explore Fort Gaines and the Estuarium. Bring your fishing gear or schedule a trip on a charter boat. Enjoy the casual atmosphere in locally owned restaurants or enjoy preparing your favorite meals in our large, well equipped kitchen.
If you want to venture out further, take the Ferry to Fort Morgan and explore the eastern shore beaches. The city of Mobile is a 45 minute drive, Biloxi 90 minutes, and New Orleans 2.5 hours with no shortage of things to do.
This is our personal beach get away and our hope is that many families and friends will create some memories here as if it were their own.
Inside, the house features a spacious open floor plan. The fully stocked extra large kitchen opens into the dining and living room area with plenty of space for cooking, eating, and entertainment. The living room includes a leather reclining sofa and 60” Television, board games, etc. The large Master bedroom has an open view through French doors to the dune, spacious master bathroom with separate tub and shower, and king size bed. The other bedrooms include a queen size bed in one and twin beds in the other, both with their own full bathrooms. TV’s are included in all bedrooms fed by dish satellite. A large laundry room with washer, dryer, and lots of counter space comes in handy for those long stays. Cable Internet service/wifi is provided.
Dauphin Island is a great place for a laid back, family friendly vacation. No high rises and no stop lights! Enjoy long walks or doing nothing on the expansive local beach or take a short drive to the West End or East end beaches. Get some exercise or take in the scenes along 7 miles of bike paths. Rent a bike or kayak. Walk the trails in the bird sanctuary and explore Fort Gaines and the Estuarium. Bring your fishing gear or schedule a trip on a charter boat. Enjoy the casual atmosphere in locally owned restaurants or enjoy preparing your favorite meals in our large, well equipped kitchen.
If you want to venture out further, take the Ferry to Fort Morgan and explore the eastern shore beaches. The city of Mobile is a 45 minute drive, Biloxi 90 minutes, and New Orleans 2.5 hours with no shortage of things to do.
This is our personal beach get away and our hope is that many families and friends will create some memories here as if it were their own.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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 by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park, while Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dauphin Island, AL
What's nearby
- Indian Shell Mound Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
- Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
- East End Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
- Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Circle K - 4 min drive
- Chevron - 4 min drive
- Pelican Pub - 4 min drive
- Pirate's Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
- Capt'n Snappers - 4 min drive
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Reviews
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10/10
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10/10
Location
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
5 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Babette F.
4 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome House

Babette F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca R.
13 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so nice and comfortable for vacation!
Rebecca R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anthony C.
29 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach home
Anthony C.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan G.
6 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring 2025
Dan G.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
darlene P.
10 Apr, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great family vacation spot
darlene P.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Gena B.
10 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
Gena B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
hazel b.
3 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
hazel b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
David E.
31 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patricia M.
19 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Patricia M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Latasha Y.
21 Sept, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Latasha Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Amy D.
6 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great All Around!
Amy D.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
William Z.
25 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific home, great location
William Z.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ben K.
5 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, great neighborhood!
Ben K.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Julia K.
12 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean House, Great Location
Julia K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca M.
23 May, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to be
Rebecca M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ray S.
3 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in DI!
Ray S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
William Z.
31 Mar, 2019
Terrific home, great location
William Z.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Kimble A.
11 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dauphin Island
Kimble A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jason P.
7 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Jason P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jason P.
16 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd Stay-Still Amazing
Jason P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jane B.
27 Oct, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October perfect weather
Jane B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Brian W.
11 Aug, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home
Brian W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Alton Ray A.
28 Oct, 2019
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Meredith S.
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About the host
Hosted by Pat and Kurt Bessonen
This is our personal beach getaway. We live in Mobile, Alabama and thoroughly enjoy all the simple pleasures Dauphin Island has to offer. We work locally in the Mobile area and wish to have others also enjoy our beach home when not reserved for personal use.
Why they chose this property
This is a new custom home with many amenities needed for a beach vacation. This house rests on a peaceful dune with beautiful views and has easy and close access to the beach and neighborhood pool and Tennis courts.
What makes this property unique
Immaculate home with spacious open floor plan.
Languages:
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