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Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!

Indulge in a rejuvenating getaway surrounded by gulf views from most rooms and wake up to serene waters out your window.

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A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach
Interior
TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 21325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • 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.

Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!

Dancing Dolphin
2193 West Beach Blvd

DANCING DOLPHIN: GORGEOUS. RELAXING. POOL. BEACH.

UPDATE 2023-06-02: Yay! New pics from the big reno. Had to wait for a little break in the bookings!

UPDATE: 2022-11. Big renovation complete. All new floors, decks, countertops, living room furnishings, and so much more. Brand new virtual tour!

The Dancing Dolphin is a gorgeous home that is located directly on the Gulf! It has 10 foot ceilings with crown molding, is professionally decorated, and has wonderful gulf views from most rooms, including 4 out of 5 bedrooms!

Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge (varies by season and with gas market price, has been $60-85 per night, just inquire, and must be for length of stay (this is based on market pricing for propane gas, and can change at any time, both up and down, until added to a reservation). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a week before check in so we can get it on before you arrive.

Comfortably sleeping 21 with four of the five bedrooms located on the gulf side so you can wake up to the water out your window. The Dancing Dolphin in Gulf Shores also has a large open living/dining/kitchen area, and includes TWO Gulf Front Master Bedrooms, each with its own tub and separate shower.

Main Floor Bedroom: King
3rd Floor NW Bedroom: King
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom: Twin Bunk + Twin over Full Bunk
3rd Floor SE Bedroom: King + Bunk
3rd Floor SW Bedroom: 2 Queens + QSS

Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

Other amenities at the Dancing Dolphin in Gulf Shores include a POOL, televisions, cable, internet, central air, ceiling fans throughout, TWO refrigerators with ice makers, washer & dryer, 2 dishwashers, outside showers and a picnic table.

BONUS FRIDGE AND DISHWASHER
Yep. TWO refrigerators and two dishwashers... You won't want to ever have just one again!

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for at least 8 cars. In fact, you could park more cars than you should be driving for a 21 person home! Inquire if you have special vehicle needs.

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.

PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Please inquire.

No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!

That's it! We think you'll have a great stay in our home. Reach out and let us know how we can help!

SNOWBIRDS! Up to 2/3rds off for off-season stays of 28 days or longer.

We have several other homes, some with elevators, and some really big ones (12 bedrooms!). One as small as a 3BR on the lagoon. Send us a note if you have other needs. Need more? Blue Heron is a door down? Get TWO homes right by each other. Or, how about FOUR? Blue Heron, Dancing Dolphin, Egret and Erica's Sandpiper are all less than .2 miles apart! Best wishes. Rick

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3500 sq ft (325 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties.
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

315086

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 15 min walk
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min drive
  • Hangout Music Fest - 8 min drive
  • Waterville USA - 9 min drive
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from West Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Gulf Shores Beach. Orange Beach Beaches and Gulf State Park Fishing Pier are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carroll P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and relaxing
Very nice roomy house for a large family. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five star
Can’t wait to stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Dancing Dolphin Summer 2024
In spite of the heavy surf conditions, we enjoyed our stay. The house was great. Everyone liked it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a family vacation
This is a great home for your family vacation! The assortment of bedrooms should meet any size of group. The location and the private walk to the beach is perfect. We really enjoyed sitting on the balconies, beachfront is the way to go!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennie C.

We had a great time. The beach is beautiful.
We had a great time. The beach is beautiful.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Incredible place
Thank you for the lovely stay at the Dancing Dolphin! Our group had an incredible trip.
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley S., Wichita, KS

Relaxing stay
Thank you again for allowing us to stay at the Dancing Dolphin. It was such a relaxing stay and Gulf Shores is such a beautiful beach and fun little beach town ! We can't wait to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Dancing Dolphin for New Years
We had a good time and the place is very nice.

10/10 Excellent

Malarie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
My family and I had the perfect stay. Very clean, perfect communication, and an amazing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
My family of 16 loved the house and the beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Barb J., Minneaotay

We truly love the Dancing Dolphin!
We love the Dancing Dolphin and it was so nice to be back after several years away.
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy T.

almost felt like we had a private beach!
Our stay was great!! The house was definitely big enough to accommodate everyone on the trip. It was so nice to be so close to the beach and it almost felt like we had a private beach. We had a great stay!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

Amazing time!
We had an amazing time! Thanks again for providing a great house for a memorable family vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Thanksgiving at Dancing Dolphin
Thank you so much for sharing your home with us, we had a wonderful time and we are looking forward to coming back next Thanksgiving
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10/10 Excellent

Michi P.

Everything was gorgeous!
Beautiful home right on the beach. Listen to the waves at night, wake up to beautiful sunrises, and enjoy a swim in the pool, after spending the day on the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly K.

Dancing Dolphin
We had such a great time. We would love to stay at Dancing Dolphin in the future. I hope it works out for us to do so!
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10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

We love your place
We again had a great time at the Dancing Dolphin - snowbird escape in February - especially when we had 7 family members there with us. Our alone time is good too! Lots of walks, running and biking. We love your place... thanks!
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10/10 Excellent

Gwen R.

Dancing Dolphin was wonderful
Everything was wonderful and we had the best time at your beach house! The house was was so nice and the location was amazing! We loved being right on the beach, that's something we have not done in a long time. We will definitely keep you in mind for the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Our second time.... already booked our third!
Everything went great!!! It is an amazing house ! Our second time in this house!!!!!! Couldn't be better! Can't wait to come back again!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Tuanb D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very satisfaction vacationers
Very nice place, roomy living room and kitchen, excellent for large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Scott s.

Fantastic Vacation at Dancing Dolphin!
Fantastic vacation. Great location that is close enough to the "action" but also secluded from the same crowds. Beautiful facility. Very nice management team if you need anything. Management communication is excellent! We hope to come back for another vacation at Dancing Dolphin

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’d Stay Again!
The Dancing Dolphin accommodated our group of 15 perfectly. Enough king beds for the adults and plenty of space for all 9 kids. The location is so convenient to restaurants and activities while giving us the secluded “private beach” feel we’ve grown to love about the Fort Morgan end of the peninsula. The pool was a perfect option in the colder spring days during our stay, too. Plus the hosts and local management were incredibly friendly and responsive. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Marianne G.

Amazing private beach!
Good communication, easy check-in, the property was as advertised. Dancing Dolphin was big enough to house our entire family of 13 very comfortably. The best part was location. The privacy of the beach (especially due to COVID-19) was amazing. We enjoyed our stay and would be glad to return in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Wonderful week
We had a wonderful time last week. The cleanliness of the home was lacking a little when we arrived, but otherwise, everything was great.
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10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Another great trip to the Gulf
Had a great time at Dancing Dolphin. Previously stayed at Rick's Blue Heron two doors down. The beach here is wide open and feels like its all yours. We hope to return in the future. Thank you.