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Spectacular Gulf-front home with covered porch & views - on the beach

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

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

Spectacular Gulf-front home with covered porch & views - on the beach

Sweet Home Alabama

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Experience the Gulf of Mexico as you've never seen it before at this beachfront Dauphin Island home! Offering panoramic views of white sand and Gulf waves that stretch for miles, this beautiful home features spacious, covered porches on the upper and lower levels, 1,600 square feet of living space, and beach access mere steps away. The well-equipped kitchen offers a full suite of stainless steel appliances, and there's plenty of room for everyone at mealtime around the large dining table. If the weather is nice - and it probably is - dine alfresco on any of three picnic tables. After a day on the sand, rinse off in the outdoor shower and enjoy entertainment options at home including free cable, a DVD library, and free WiFi. More vacation necessities include central AC, a washer/dryer, and gas grill.

This Gulf-front home is a haven for beach-goers, cyclists, anglers, and birders. You can take a boat out to the 132-foot Sand Island Lighthouse, which sits roughly three miles south of the Mobile Bay entrance. The fascinating marine exhibits at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab at The Estuarium are six miles east, as are the wonderfully preserved Fort Gaines and the Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Cyclists will also delight in miles of paved biking paths on the island - you can even bike to the ferry and ride over to Fort Morgan for a perfect day trip.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama, LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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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 not allowed

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

Spectacular Gulffront w Cover
21116

About the neighborhood

Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 12 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 16 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Gulf-front home with covered porch & views - on the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Gulf-front home with covered porch & views - on the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Gulf-front home with covered porch & views - on the beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Gulf-front home with covered porch & views - on the beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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Spectacular Gulf-front home with covered porch & views - on the beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 99 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Great location

It’s on the beach and a beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Great place

Right on the water Not commercial Quiet and relaxing
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky E.

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

Beach!

Wonderful beach front home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Carol R.

Idyllic Vacation

Absolutely wonderful vacation! The location was perfect and a beautiful place to be with family! The island businesses and people were a pleasure to interact with! We had a couple of issues which we addressed with Vacasa, and I hope that they will ensure that future visitors will benefit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

Great Get Away

My wife and I really enjoyed the layout, closeness to the beach, and all the in home amenities. Both decks offered great views along with 360 degree water views from the bay side to the gulf. Looking forward to going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Great beachfront stay!

We loved our trip to Dauphin Island and our stay here. We were beachfront, steps away from the water. The house was perfect! I love that the beaches are much less crowded here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott h.

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

Seaesta

Great property. My family and I have been to Dauphin Island several times. We all agreed this was the best one yet. House was clean, well equipped and a great location. Fishing was good as well as the daily nap. Had a great much needed time to chill.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donnie D.

Sweet home alabama

The house was just as the pictures showed. Amazing views, a family would love it there. It was just a long overdue honeymoon for us and mimosas were good too. Thank you for such a clean setting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Olivia D.

Great location and clean

We had a wonderful stay at Sweet Home Alabama! The proximity to the beach and beach views were phenomenal! The house was clean and well stocked with everything you need to have a relaxing beach vacation and for cooking at the home. The house has 4 plastic deck chairs that worked great on the beach and sand toys which our young kids enjoyed. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl I.

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

Birdwatching and sunsets

First time to the island. Very laid back and relaxing. Went for spring bird migration and to walk along the west side of the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lacye T.

Quick getaway

Easy access to beach. House was clean and well kept. Loved outside furniture and grill!
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10/10 Excellent

Audra W.

Little piece of Heaven on Earth

SHA is a great home with amazing views. It was everything I wanted in a vacation home. We had 7 people and there was plenty of room for everyone. We spent so much time on the large decks overlooking the Gulf. We saw dolphins daily from the deck, and even some sharks! I feel conflicted in giving this review because I selfishly want to keep it for myself, but since I can’t do that I will say that you won’t regret staying here. You will be as happy as I am!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

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

Great home!

We really enjoyed our stay here! It was perfect for our family. Having beach toys and chairs available was so nice. The grill wouldn’t light for us, but other than that, everything was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Return to Dauphin Island

Fantastic location for a family trip to one of our favorite paces! Right on the beach and the decks in each floor were a really nice feature. Lots of room and a good layout for a family or large group of friends. Will rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Terri K.

Beachy

The house had plenty of room for the family and the view was breathtaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen F.

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

Relaxing getaway

This house was perfect for a few days of relaxing! Plenty of beach in front and a nice private driveway and parking area, which was a nice bonus! The house itself is updated and well kept. Everything was very clean. Thank you for opening your beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Everett W.

Good views, good use of space.

Balconies/Decks with Gulf view. Bed space, Kitchen, room layout.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patsy D.

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

Family annual beach trip

Just steps from the water! Can’t say enough good things. Definitely a 5 gold star. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Dana W.

Everything great but the master bed.

Loved the location and the home. It was clean and had great kitchen equipment. My grands loved the deck box that was filled with beach toys. It basically has two living rooms and that was a nice perk! I would stay here again but bring a mattress topper with me.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel G., Bridgewater, NJ

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

Anniversary

It was fine
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Sue G.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Beach front vacation

The location to the beach is great. The house pro's are the two decks - very roomy and some coverage, the upstairs room with the bunk beds and two bedrooms is great for family with kids and of course the short walk to the beach. The cons are the couch down stairs is just not good - very dated and uncomfortable, the dishwasher did not seem to clean the dishes very well (had to rewash), the bathroom downstairs has a very small shower and the water can not be adjusted for anyone under 6 feet, and the microwave was so so. We did have a good vacation but I think that some issues should be addressed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Great Family Beach House

I was highly impressed and very satisfied with the location and the beach house itself. The pictures listed are very accurate as to what it looks like. It was very clean, comfortable and spacious for my family of five. I loved that it was right on the beach. We saw dolphins swimming in front of the home each day. The house was very well stocked and maintained. It had everything we needed for our week long stay. I will definatley be booking this home again next year for our beach vacation. Dauphin Island is a great quite family friendly place and the best beach that I've traveled to.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

James M.

Wonderful

We had a wonderful time . The house was clean , and beautiful , wonderful views . Very close to the water , so not far to carry your stuff . Some what private beach area . We did have an issue with the door lock , but didn’t hurt our stay . The community and restaurants were very friendly . Recommend getting your grocery and supply’s at Greers store on your way to the island . Wonderful store with the best meats we have found . Will definitely be coming back . Thank you for all the great memories !!

8/10 Good

Susan G.

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

106 Seneca Review

Overall, nice property. The kitchen faucet needs replaced, as it drips if not turned off in right position. Outside lights are not turtle friendly. Loved having a private driveway!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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6/10 Okay

Jeannie S.

Sleepy beach get away

The house was well stocked and loved the fact it was right on the beach. The beds were very comfortable but probably time to get new bed spreads. Loved that the bathrooms had many towels and bath cloths..but bring a hairdryer. Kitchen had everything you needed with a large table for dining and playing games. The entertainment room furniture was old (but still comfortable) however the internet didn’t work the whole week we were there. The steps going up to the home definitely needs reflectors on them..plus the right hand rail was loose. We found several live roaches in the kitchen and lots of small dead bugs on the floor by the refrigerator with some even being in the refrigerator. We called about the bug situation and someone was suppose to come by to spray but they never showed up. All in all we had a good time but not sure if we would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024