With a beachfront view, this vacation home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 10 guests. It features a patio for outdoor relaxation and is pet-friendly. Enjoy nearby activities such as swimming, birdwatching, and surfing, while attractions like Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach await your exploration.
Highlights
Games
A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Dauphin Island Beaches
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
On beach
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Dauphin Island, AL
Dauphin Island Beaches
Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
1 min walk
West End Beach
Place, West End Beach
5 min walk
Dauphin Island Public Beach
Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
9 min drive
Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
61 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
NE Bedroom
2 Double Beds
NW Queen Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
SE Gulf Front Master
1 King Bed
SW Gulf Front King
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
East Jack and Jill Bathroom
West Common Full Bath
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Oceanfront Deck, Overlooking the Wave! Pet-Friendly - KeyWester
KeyWester is a fabulous oceanfront 4/2 right on the Gulf Of Mexico. Enjoy beachfront living where you can sit on the back deck and hear the waves crash right in front you! Drink coffee at sunrise and beverage of choice at sunset with this perfectly located pet-friendly beach house. The home has an open floor plan with view of the Gulf from almost every room in the house. The property does NOT provide an outside grill. The property enjoys two gulf side King bedrooms that both walk right out onto the beachfront deck.
As with all of our Dauphin Island Beach Rentals, all linens and towels are provided, WIFI, along with a fully-outfitted kitchen. There will be a starter pack of toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags; please plan on bringing more for day 2 ;). A great beach vacation is waiting on you!
Please note the following: 1. Minimum Age for the Primary Renter is 25, and Primary Renter must be present for the entire stay. 2. Maximum Occupancy numbers include Children 3 and over and cannot be exceeded at any time. 3. All of our Homes are Non-Smoking. 4. A signed Rental Agreement is Required, which contains additional Rules and Guidance. 5. This property does not allow weddings or parties. 6. Check-in time is 3 pm, and check-out time is 10 am. 7. Start dishes and linens before departure. 8. Take the trash can to the street on Tuesday night and Friday night. 9. This home is pet-friendly, dogs only, 2-dog maximum limit, $100 pet fee per dog applies.
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About the area
Dauphin Island
Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
Dauphin Island Public Beach - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 14 min drive - 8.8 km
Fort Morgan Beach - 58 min drive - 19.9 km
Getting around
Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 14 min drive
Islanders Restaurant And Bar - 12 min drive
Chevron - 14 min drive
Pirate's Bar & Grill - 15 min drive
Island Rainbow - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Oceanfront Deck, Overlooking the Wave! Pet-Friendly - KeyWester pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront Deck, Overlooking the Wave! Pet-Friendly - KeyWester?
As of 20 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront Deck, Overlooking the Wave! Pet-Friendly - KeyWester on 8 Dec, 2026 start from S$1,509, 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.
How much is parking at Oceanfront Deck, Overlooking the Wave! Pet-Friendly - KeyWester?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Oceanfront Deck, Overlooking the Wave! Pet-Friendly - KeyWester?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Oceanfront Deck, Overlooking the Wave! Pet-Friendly - KeyWester?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Oceanfront Deck, Overlooking the Wave! Pet-Friendly - KeyWester located?
Situated on the beach, this 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.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Loved the property and proximity to stores/restaurants on the island! The fact that it sits right on the gulf was the cherry on top! The back deck overlooking the gulf was our favorite hang out spot in the house. We were able to see multiple dolphins, stingrays and even a small shark or two in the water!! Would 100% stay here again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2026
Thanks for the kind words! We appreciate you, and we’d love to have you back anytime.
Beautiful place literally on the water. Wake up and watch the dolphins swimming by. Communication was excellent from booking to checkout. We would definitely come back to this rental. Thank you DIBR!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you chose to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
I enjoyed my stay here. I really felt like I got away from it all in this house, ocean was right there. I had an older friend with me who has mobility issues and for somebody like that,I don’t think this is the best place to stay. The beach house was clean. Communication was good there was an issue checking in which was resolved immediately. Hauling stuff up the stairs is one disadvantage- may benefit from having a motorized exterior lift that I saw on other houses. It would certainly cut out the hassle of lifting everything up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2026
We really appreciate your feedback! It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to see you again soon.
We have stayed here twice and we really love it ! You cannot beat the view ! Kat was super helpful with any questions or concerns we had and made the stay that much better !
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!
This was the perfect location. The ocean comes right up to the house, and there is still plenty of space for the kids to play on the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Keywester is in a perfect location. I hope the kids were able to see the dolphins when they were playing on the beach. It is one thing the children love about Dauphin Island. Thank you for choosing DIBR
House was nice. Location was great. Excellent restaurants to choose from. Several options of things to do. Deck over looking the Gulf was a great spot to read, relax, and enjoy the sounds of the water. Very relaxing getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!
We had an absolute blast. The home was perfect and the view was amazing. We joined a few Facebook groups ahead of time for ideas on place to eat and things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2024
Thank you Carole, we are so glad you enjoyed Key Wester and Dauphin Island~DIBR
Thank you for your feedback, we are happy to hear you loved your stay and hope we can help you have another great experience on Dauphin Island in the future!
Our vaca was perfect and it couldn't have been that way without this home. It was clean, had everything we needed and was right on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2023
Hailey, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Keywester recently. Thank you for the 5 star review. It was a pleasure hosting y'all. Please come back anytime.
This home has an amazing view and spacious rooms. Situayed between "town" and the bublic beach, it is perfect for families. This house is pracrically IN the ocean so you can hear the waves wven with the doors and windows closed, and the hime itself provides shade for beach time play in the sand. Numerous shells to be found just outside the door!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb, 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed KeyWester. Thank you for the review and hope you get back to the island soon~DIBR
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Sandra N.
2 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
It would be nice if there was a boardwalk from the parking area to the property. It’s hard taking luggage and other provisions through sand dunes. Also other properties we have stayed at include dish detergent, hand soap in kitchen and bathrooms, tissues and some spices including salt and pepper. The house was very nice but the return air vent in the living room was filthy. The porch lights on the back deck were out.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate you highlighting both what you enjoyed and the areas where improvements are needed. Our team is currently working with the Town to address the parking conditions and dune access near the home, and we will also share your suggestion regarding a boardwalk with the owner for consideration.
Each property does include a starter kit with items such as dish detergent, hand soap, and a few basic necessities to help guests get settled, though we understand how additional supplies can be helpful. We are also very sorry to hear about the condition of the return air vent and the porch lights. This feedback has been shared with our housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure our quality standards are met moving forward. We appreciate you bringing these items to our attention and hope to have the opportunity to host you again.
Not being able to part at house was only issue. Having to carry everything so far and then up stairs was ruff. Everything else was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We're addressing the sand issue with the town and will look into making access easier. Your feedback is appreciated.
This was our first trip to Dauphin Island and our vacation home was perfect! We spent every morning on the deck over the Gulf, went surf fishing right in front of the property, and the kids had a great time shelling every morning.
The beds were comfortable. Everything we needed was in the kitchen. Things were very tidy upon arrival. We appreciated the hose at the top of the deck to wash off some of the beach sand, rather than track it inside.
It was all and all a great stay and we will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Michelle, we are so happy you enjoyed the beach house. Hopefully, you will get back to the island soon. Thank you for choosing Dauphin Island Beach Rentals.
We were looking for a quiet place to go and unwind from the craziness of the city . We usually go to florida but found dauphin island and decided to give it a try . We were in for a surprise ! This home is so quaint and beautiful! It’s right on the water so you can hear the waves come in . The view is spectacular . The sunsets make you never want to go home . This house has everything you need . The island is a small
Island so grocery shopping is something you want to do before you come . Other then that everything was perfect ! We will be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
We love to hear our guests' thoughts about the island and the beach home they stayed in. I especially love to hear the first-timer's thoughts. We can't wait for you to come back:)~DIBR
Excellent location..Beautiful Views. But.. We went on a mini trip for our anniversary. I didnt think I would have to clean on arrival. Dishwasher was full of dirty dishes. Utensil draw had dirty silverware in it. Counters were sticky and there was spilled coffee down the cabinets. The only things left for guests to use is toilet paper and laundry tablets and dishwasher tablets. Make sure u bring all condiments(salt/pepper ect) For the price I suppose i was expecting it to be clean..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2024
Gerald, I am so sorry you had issues with the cleaning. We appreciate you bringing those concerns to our attention. You definitely should not have to clean up upon arrival. I have sent you an email so I could get more information regarding the issues. Since Covid, we have not left condiments due to the concerns. I apologize! Thank you for choosing Key Wester, and I hope you get back to Dauphin Island soon~DIBR
Our family loved the location and the house fit our needs perfectly. The maintenance and housekeeping are lacking though. Towels were put away wet under the sink. Many lights were burnt out or not working. Some of the decking up front wasn’t very safe. The master drapery smelled of dog urine so bad I couldn’t even sleep in there. I don’t think the floors were cleaned prior to our stay. Sticky in spots and sandy before we even walked in. My overall rating was a 4 only because of those issues. It’s a little of Heaven on Earth if you stay there.
Fantastic location and view! The house was clean and comfortable. Our family of four and puppies had plenty of room to relax! Four stars on listing accuracy just because the pictures need to be updated. They've painted and replaced the appliances but it's not like it impacted our stay in a negative way. The original color scheme was more fun as now it's all gray making it feel less tropical. The fridge no longer has an ice maker and water in the door. They did have ice in the freezer but we bought a bag of ice at the Publix in Mobile before we checked in. We loved the location and basically having our own private beach. It was fairly chilly when we were there so in warmer weather and if all of the houses are booked around it, there would definitely be more traffic but I would think people probably wouldn't set up right in front of the house as there are big open spots in between it and the other houses and the public beach is close. They don't have beach towels available so bring your own, or the owners should invest in some generic blue towels for guests. They only have a pizza pan with holes, no solid cookie sheets. No biggie, just would have liked one with no holes for cooking since we didn't have foil. There was what appeared to be broken glass by the stairs and I should have told the owners about but forgot. They were very communicative, easy to contact and quick to reply. We loved hanging on the deck to watch the dolphins and enjoy the view!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the fantastic location, beautiful views, and had a comfortable stay with plenty of space for your family and pets. Watching dolphins from the deck is always a special experience.
We appreciate your feedback on the listing photos and will review them to ensure they accurately reflect the current updates to the home. We also appreciate your notes on kitchen items, beach towels, and the refrigerator setup, and will share these with the owner for consideration.
We apologize for the glass you noticed near the stairs and appreciate you mentioning it here so we can have our team address it.
Thank you as well for your kind words about our team’s communication. We truly appreciate your feedback and would love to welcome you back again for another stay on the island.
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