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Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 882 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
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  • Kitchen
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Washer
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  • Dryer
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  • Outdoor Space
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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Popular LocationDauphin Island Beaches4 min walk
  • Popular LocationDauphin Island Public Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationIsle Dauphine Golf Club5 min drive
  • AirportMobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)44 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome

Mermaid Tales

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Settle in to a Dauphin Island escape at this gorgeous, coastal gem. Boasting bay and gulf views, the home has been recently updated with modern design and décor. Relax with your crew on the sweeping, front deck and enjoy a quiet, bayside location. This home offers easy access to Island attractions including the beach, Alabama Aquarium, Audoban Bird Sanctuary, and ferries to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

Designed with group gathering in mind, the raised, single-level interior features an open layout with attractive fixtures and furnishings. Sink into the plush, living room furniture for some shows and movies on the flatscreen smart TV, or keep the home chefs company at the three-seater breakfast island while they whip-up tasty, homemade treats. The sleek array of stainless steel appliances and utensils make meal time a breeze while the dishwasher is there to take care of the cleanup.

THINGS TO KNOW
A golf cart is available for an additional rental fee.
For an additional sleeping option, there’s a full sofabed in the living room
The "crow's nest" is currently not available for guest use
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 6 vehicles.

Security camera details: left side of house facing street



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

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 6 spaces)
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Whale watching 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 888 sq ft (82 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

79756

About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this vacation home is in a rural area and near 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 4 min walk
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 6 min walk
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 6 min drive
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Reel Deal BBQ & Seafood - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome located?

This family-friendly Dauphin Island vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Public Beach. Indian Shell Mound Park is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Great location, per friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

karen m.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Falsely portrayed
Very dirty furnuture, clogged sink one shower door missing requiring us to share a bathroom, and the coffee maker was .missing. dryer quit working, outside of the home covered in mildew
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreka J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
I really enjoy this place. It was really nice. I would love to visit again and be able to assess the tower next time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Tower
Wish the observation tower was open Everything else good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We had a wonderful time and the house was super clean and nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
There were few inconveniences: the shower door on 2nd bathroom was missing and water spilled out…..and the coffee maker was a challenge!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice retreat!!
We loved being close to the beach and restaurants. The home was clean and had 2 bathrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

dj notnog, Indianapolis usa

Liked: Cleanliness
A retreat you don't want to leave
We stayed at this beautiful place last memorial day, and i think we are gonna book it again this memorial day! My guest and i felt so at home, we wanted to add days on to our trip last year and stay longer, but someone was booked right after us. 😞
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

elaine s.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay.
A little disappointed in view and access to bay and beach. House very comfortable and well decorated. Local access to grocery store poor. Quite and relaxing area.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
This was one of my favorite trips. The home was great! Id recommend adding the golf cart to your trip will be easier to get around. But my family enjoyed themselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robert S., Leander

Disliked: Cleanliness
BOOK WITH CAUTION
We arrived w/ the anticipation of a nice, relaxing celebratory week. The first night we encountered 8+ LARGE ROACHES!! THIS was reported to VACASA BUT no response until we showed up on their doorstep & they pooh-poohed our claim. We were also booking under the impression that we had 2 fully bathrooms come to find out 1 of them was missing a shower door leaving us w/ 1.5 bathrooms. We could’ve used without shower door but that left us liable 4 potentially damage. We were given a can of ROACH spray to spot treat the following night. We encountered 20+ ROACHES. We have PICTURES to validate our claimS. The uncleanliness of the property caused us to not use the amenities for which we chose this property like a nice kitchen but we were disgusted w/ROACHES climbing all over the dishes which caused us to dine out every-night. When we reported OUR concerns to the property management company, they called us LIARS. Again, WE HAVE LOTS OF PICS & VIDEOS that validate our claims. Overall this property was misrepresented not only for roaches & cleanliness but 2 full bathrooms. We could hardly get a good nights sleep here in because we have never encountered such deplorable conditions. We will NEVER return to Dauphin Island, due how we were treated & VACASA manages the majority of the properties on the island. We advise anyone considering this property to look for other alternatives
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammi Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
Close to beach,updated, 24 hour outside surveillance. Wonderful company! Will stay on their properties again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this property mostly because it is pet friendly, and the point of this trip was to take our elderly dog to experience his first ocean. We were able to do that, and so much more. This property is newly-renovated, clean, and minutes away from several beaches. The owners generously provide beach chairs, kayaks, and life vests, all of which we used to enrich our experience. The kitchen is spacious and appointed with a full-sized refrigerator, dishwasher, and everything you need to cook a full surf n turf dinner (which we did)! The gas grill is in good working order as well. My only (very mild) gripe would be the following. As I recall, the property is advertised to sleep 6. It would comfortably fit 1 adult couple and 2-3 children, or maybe 2 adult couples. 6 would be very tight, with little room for belongings. Second, the AC went out the second night of our stay. However, the rental company had a contractor over to fix it within about 12 hours, on Mother's Day Sunday no less! SO we spent one warm evening with all the windows open and fans on, but everything was fixed right away and communication was spectacular. For its location, amenities, and excellent kitchen, I would definitely stay in this property again. I also had a good experience renting from Vacasa - they were highly responsive and fixed the AC issue immediately. I would recommend renting with Vacasa as well.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Close to the Beach
House is clean and bright! Everything you need is there and it’s a quick walk to the beach. Definitely recommend this spot! Many extras also: 2 kayaks, gas grill and a golf cart for rent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Laurel F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pitiful. Do not recommend.
The property management company didn't respond to ANY of my questions or concerns throughout the stay. They just ignore problems rather than deal with them.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time, great time at DI
Everything was seamless when it came to reservations, check in and check out. Perfect size for my husband and I and our dachshunds. Super clean. Updated. Bed was a little smaller than we would have liked and the eagles nest was under repair. I wish there had been instructions on where to best have walking access to the beach and we had more of a beach view like that listing said. The beach view can only be seen from the eagles nest. Host checked in via texts and left a sweet note. Would definitely recommend for a small family or couple like us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Barry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Place
This is a very pretty property and the beach access is great, especially since the place comes with parking passes for some of the beaches. Having a washer and dryer was handy. The beds and bedding were comfortable and the AC worked well. I did miss towel racks in the bathrooms and some place to put clothes in the bedroom with the queen bed. Dauphin Island is the place to go for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022