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Tan Lanes! Cozy, affordable and direct access to the beach.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach
Exterior
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tan Lanes! Cozy, affordable and direct access to the beach.

Tan Lines

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Spend a week or more at Tan Lines and you’ll achieve family memories that you’ll remember forever. Life at its best!

Tan Lines offers a lot! Tan Lines has direct access to the perfect beach, perfect for relaxing and building sand castles. Tan Lines is within a gated community, the best benefit is the beach is limited access, unlike most beaches that get crowded.

The beautiful views last all day long. The cozy house is fully equipped for cooking, bath essentials, very relaxing, easy driveway parking even for boat trailers, & lots of family games!

Taking your family to Dauphin Island, AL means there’s history to explore, birds to see, easy access to plenty of unique restaurants, 18 hole golf course, fishing spots, fishing charters, boat slips, boat storage, and more family fun activities on the island.
Only 35 minutes to Mobile, AL where’s there’s even more to explore and enjoy.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
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

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1847 sq ft (172 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

26734

About the neighborhood

Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 20 min walk
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 5 min drive
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 6 min drive
  • Fort Gaines - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tan Lanes! Cozy, affordable and direct access to the beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tan Lanes! Cozy, affordable and direct access to the beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tan Lanes! Cozy, affordable and direct access to the beach.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tan Lanes! Cozy, affordable and direct access to the beach. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Indian Shell Mound Park, Dauphin Island Beaches, and Dauphin Island Public Beach. Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium and Fort Gaines are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Tan Lanes! Cozy, affordable and direct access to the beach. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location, house nice and clean. Cookware needs to be updated, besides that house was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Great Family Home
This is a beautiful place and a great family home. We had a great time and made some forever memories. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith A., Gracemont, Oklahoma

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Ocean View! Absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
House is great, everything we needed was supplied for all 8 of us. Lots of beach toys, chairs for taking to beach. Nice community & great private beach area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paige E.

2nd year in a row!
Our kids always have the best time here. Wish we would’ve been notified of the construction of new homes on each side during our stay. We couldn’t enjoy the deck without listening to hammering, nail guns, and being covered in saw dust. There wasn’t much sleeping in for this reason as well but hopefully next year that isn’t an issue.

8/10 Good

Cheree G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Tan lines
Carpets stained b previous pets - not mine. Mouse/rat in house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Charlotte M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great location but house isn't well maintained. Property manager, Vacasa, was not easy to work with.
This is a great location but the house was not cleaned as well as I would have expected and the amenities are outdated and need some upgrading. Working with Vacasa was very difficult as they take anywhere from 24-72 hours to respond to requests and do not return phone calls. I did get a speedy response when we wanted to add an additional night, but not for our other requests.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Erin Y.

Summer trip
The house was great. Location was amazing with the beach right outside. Plenty of room for all 5 of us.
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10/10 Excellent

Pam I.

Tan lot is a Wonderful House
The location of the house and the grace of the house itself, is a wonderful find! This is our second stay, but will not be our last! There is absolutely nothing to compare.
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10/10 Excellent

Hunter E.

Already planning our trip back!
I definitely see what people mean by “could stand for a little updating” but it’s not even something I’d note on a review because the location and the views outweighed any aesthetic lacking. This was our first visit to Dauphin Island and my husband and I already decided this will be our “home away from home” for as long as Tan Lines will have us! Can’t wait to make more memories here. We have 3 small children who thanked us the entireeee vacation because it was just SO cool and close to the water. I’m stuck between wanting to recommend to everyone and keeping it to ourselves! Thanks again for having us.

4/10 Poor

Jason H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location, rear deck and sunsets were amazing+. BUT....
House was in a great location! Enjoyed the view, sunset, and stars from the rear deck. Great access to the pool and ocean. Not too bad of a walk, but... The house is older and not well maintained. Carpet and handrails going into the living area dirty! Kitchen was slightly wiped down, but the stove had food burned onto it. Dirty supplies in the kitchen. Master bedroom bedding full of dog hair and long brown hairs (Could not use it...). Sand and dog hair in the floors and baseboards. Swing outside broken. We requested they bring us clean sheets and they were left outside in 2 bags on the drive by the door (no notice they were left). Finally, feces on the master bath door frame. (Pocket door to water closet missing) Loved the house, but be prepared to spend >3 hours cleaning the area you intend to live in. From what I see this is not an isolated event... (People I spoke with were polite and responsive to calls) (We were refunded the cleaning fee, full disclosure) It is a shame. 5-10 years ago this house was a gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Krystal W.

Perfect
The house is right at the beach in a gated community. Pretty much had the beach to ourselves. It was clean and the beds were comfy. No complaints!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Relaxing
We throughly enjoyed our time at Tan Lines. It felt like being home as we had rented this home 3 years ago. It was a very relaxing vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Joanna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place
It was a great place to stay. Very clean. It has been updated since the pictures were taken. There are screens in every room. Dishwasher in the kitchen island. Cushions on outdoor furniture. 4 beach chairs and plenty of beach toys etc. Sometimes pictures can be deceiving but in this case the house is definitely as close to the beach as it looks if not even closer. Outside shower worked great. Every kitchen item you could possibly need, there’s even a blender, crockpot, stick blender, etc. really good ice maker in laundry room. Vacuum and broom which is so nice to clean up sand etc throughout our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
Overall we really enjoyed our stay here. Like other reviews mention more towels and wash cloths would have been helpful as we had 4 couples staying. There were plenty of beach toys for the kids and only a few beach chairs. The beach was very nice and more secluded as this is a gated community. There is a nice 1/2 mile of beach with no houses on this stretch so it was like we had the beach to ourselves!! Downside would be bathrooms. There is one in the master and the other 3 bedrooms have to share one bathroom. However we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

wendy k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and private
If you are looking for a peaceful place to stay, this is your house. (Minus the workmen on both sides of us, but we know that could not be helped.) Yes, it needs to be updated, but it was spacious, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the view was just lovely out the living room to the sand and trees to the Gulf. We loved hearing the wind in the palms, watching the pelicans dive, and having a nice deck with some shade. If you want privacy and don’t mind a house that’s a little outdated, this is a gem. Great shower pressure in the master bath, ice maker on door of fridge, great blender, great grill…great ingredients for a Dream vacation! The natural beauty and privacy in a quiet neighborhood were the best part for us. Loved it; would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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8/10 Good

Martin C.

Great location!
We loved the location so close to the beach and views to the water! We highly recommend the the house stock more hand towels(0), dish towels(2) and beach towels(2). For a house that sleeps 12, the place needs just a few more basic bathing supplies. Plus, absolutely replace the sliding door as it is on its last legs and does not close without considerable effort! Otherwise, we recommend the listing explain what else they have for sand chairs(3) beach supplies(many) as this will help others know what to expect or need to bring. All in all, like others have stated in their reviews, it needs an update inside and out(late 90’s or early 00’s decor). But still did the job as a great place to get away!

8/10 Good

Jerry Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house& beach. Forget Dauphin Island.
As advertised. House, beach deck, Audubon , Ft Gaines, Skinners Seafood all good. Captain Snappers, and Islanders were horrible and we walked out of both. Locals are scruffy and angry. Too bad. We were there in 1970’s and 10 years ago. All done with Dauphin Island. .
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
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8/10 Good

Shannon F.

Great family-friendly, dog-friendly house!
I wish I could give them 4.5 stars. It's not quite a 5 - the bathrooms & kitchen especially are ready for an update. But it's otherwise a wonderful house. Awesome locations, very short walk to the beach, pet-friendly, & plenty of space to spread out. We also very much appreciated all the small touches from the owners (e.g. beach toys, utensils, games, etc.). We had a really great week & will look to rent this home again the next time we visit Dauphin Island!

6/10 Okay

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Had a great time once we could get in the house.
We get there at 4pm to check in and the lock box is open with no key. Called multiple numbers for Vacasa and everyone we reached was on the west coast. They were having a hard time trying to reach someone local too. Finally, at 6:15pm a woman showed up with the key and tried to pass blame on us. Next time own up that you made a mistake. Once we were in the house everything went great and everyone had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
You couldn’t ask for a better location! Right on the beach in a beautiful home! The sounds of the waves and the frog singing all night long are memories that I will cherish forever. My children’s laughter and my wife’s happiness while were eating seafood yards from the water. Things weren’t 100% but you can’t expect 100% because the beauty of it all just outweighed anything that was negative. I’d like to write more but I can’t because if I do my allergies will will cause my eyes to water. My only advice would be to plan your meals in advance and stock up the best that you can so that you can spend more time on the beach and less time trying to buy groceries. If we came back 1000 times to dolphin Island I would want to stay in this house 1000 times more. One more bit of advice, take lots of pictures!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
My wife and I stayed at Tan Lines primarily for bird watching and beach walking. Birding was nearby and excellent. Beach walking was also excellent. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

Birds, trees, wildlife
Fantastic area of the island, protected by a sandbar and teaming with a diversity of wildlife. The house is comfortable and well kept. Our family enjoyed a peaceful rejuvenating week.

8/10 Good

Michelle L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular with extraordinary view
Was one of the most relaxing vacations in ages. Nice home, kitchen very well equipped with everything we needed. Comfortable and open with spectacular views of the Gulf. Nice gated community. Needs updates to furnishings, master bed needs an upgrade, mattress vet hard. Loved the home and didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennyliz H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family vacation!!!
We fell in love with Dauphin Island!!! Had an amazing time with my husband and teens... there is so much to do outdoors!!! Perfect gate away during this time....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020