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Dog-friendly beach house with fantastic location, access to water

Escape to this serene retreat where you can unwind with your furry friends by your side while taking in picturesque sunset views over tranquil waters.

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On the beach
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free internet, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7101 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.

Dog-friendly beach house with fantastic location, access to water

Sunset Beach

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This intimate, dog-friendly beach house on the Mississippi Sound offers fantastic westward sunset views, an open living area and kitchen with wide windows, and panoramic views of the water thanks to a lack of nearby neighbors. It's the perfect place for a peaceful vacation!

The large extended deck, partially covered, features a teak wood picnic table that overlooks the sound. A smaller deck facing the Gulf allows you to enjoy the sound of waves from either side. There is easy access to the Gulf beach - the soft sands are only steps away.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
Dogs welcome
Sofa sleeper in the living area.

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 3 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

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

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 sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing 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: 1086 sq ft (101 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 4.

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 12 min walk
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 7 min drive
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 12 min drive
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 12 min drive
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 15 min drive

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 - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly beach house with fantastic location, access to water pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly beach house with fantastic location, access to water?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly beach house with fantastic location, access to water?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly beach house with fantastic location, access to water located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Dauphin Island Beaches and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Dauphin Island Public Beach. Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Dog-friendly beach house with fantastic location, access to water Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 134 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Carrie Jean H.

Great views!
We really enjoyed the stay and everything was comfortable. Any minor inconvenience that happened upon us was quickly overshadowed by the amazing location and view from the back porch. All in all we would stay here again and enjoy it all the same!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Lee D.

Sunset Beach
Sunset views, WOW!
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8/10 Good

Madelon L.

Great beach location
Great beach location, big deck and plenty of space
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunset Beach
This is a nice house in a GREAT location. We had plenty of amenities for our 7 day stay. We enjoyed the private beach and lots of walks with our dog. We had good food at Captain Snappers, Island Restaurant and the carriage. We will book here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zack B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little beach house at end of street
Was reasonable priced compared to other properties near by. It was very quiet day and night and the back deck was great for watching boats and stargazing at night. There were a few issues we didn’t bother contacting management with but overall we loved it and our stay and plan to return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

heidi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location !
Great little beach house !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Marla C.

Beautiful location
We truly enjoyed our stay in this lovely cozy home at the end of the street. It has incredible views and a private beach area. Will definitely come again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dauphin Island Anniversary Trip
My husband and I had a wonderful stay on our first trip to Dauphin Island. We loved our rental house on the West End. Our back porch was on the bay side and we had great sunset views and of the dolphins swimming from our back porch. From the small front porch we could see the Gulf side between the houses and could hear the waves. This house was in a great location and we would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

Sunset Beach
Views of the bridge are great and the sunsets are stunning. We stayed here for two weeks last year and liked it so much that we booked it for four weeks this year and have already reserved it for four weeks next year. Lots of fresh, local, oysters at local restaurants and Skinners fish market is a great place to get locally caught fish to prepare at home. Location is great and you have views of both the bay and the Gulf.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home & view
This home was as described. Clean and in a good location. We had a nice stay. As some others have mentioned, the house definitely shakes. We are not large people, and it was a noticeable and significant shake/sway when one of us walked through the home which was a bit unnerving.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Needs some TLC
Love the privacy this home offers. The beach access is amazing, sunsets from the deck are picture perfect, and being able to bring our two dogs…priceless.

10/10 Excellent

Mollie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot to relax
This is a perfect place to relax. It’s right on the bay. We felt very at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

Private
Off-season during the week in October no one really around nice and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect socially distanced getaway
It gave us real peace of mind to have beach access right in our backyard! The house had everything we needed. The kids especially enjoyed the bunk beds!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
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8/10 Good

Kelly S.

Missing chances
I have rented this house a couple times and have always enjoyed the location. This time around, there where some things that are making me rethink renting it again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Sunsets
The house was clean with a great floor plan. The location and views were awesome. The provided parking pass gives access to various parking lots on the Gulf side. Bought and cooked lots of fresh seafood from Skinners down the road. Liked it so much, we have already booked another two weeks for next year. A great place for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Esta S.

Esta Smith
The location and beach was great. Both baths were great. However, the condition of the front and back decks was not safe. In fact, one of our party chair leg went through the back deck and through him out of the chair and on to the deck. The sofa bed had baseball size knots in the mattress. The kitchen had only one fry pan. Nothing to boil shrimp in. The floor had soft places in it. The staff I interacted with was very nice and came to the house the day of our complaint. They did repair the hole in the deck. But there should be work done before it is rented again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ann M. G., Sherwood, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Nice little house in a great location. Being on the Mississippi Sound was peaceful, like a cottage on a lake. Although the house needed some updates, it was fine for us. But it would of been nice to have a vacuum cleaner and a better grill. We bought a vacuum while we were there, and just used the grill as it was.
Stayed 56 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10 Okay

Sarah N.

Great location. Home needs work.
This house is in such a wonderful location. You have the bay right behind the house and it’s just a sort drive to the beach. Great views from the back deck. The house was nice and clean when we arrived. Both bathrooms look to have been renovated and were nice. Good water pressure and hot water. The house is in need of repairs. There are multiple soft spots on the floor. The house sways quite a bit which can be a little unnerving. The back deck needs a lot of work. There were some exposed nails and one of the spindles also became detached when my child pushed on it. I didn’t feel totally comfortable with my small children out there. The stairs to back deck were also shaky. The beds in the house could also use replacing. If you are planning to do a lot of cooking, I would bring my own cookware. Most of the skillets were very worn/damaged. There was plenty of plates, cutlery and cooking utensils. The stove is also not great. Electric burners are uneven and a bit hard to cook on. All in all we had a great time due to the location but would not stay here again unless those things mentioned were remedied.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Barbara R.

Nice small house, good location, needs attention
Have stayed in this house several years but won’t again. Every year more things are a bit worse. Sewer smell in master bathroom for second year. Dishwasher didn’t work. Reported both items and no one came all week. Bedding needs replacing and stove doesn’t work well. Now you have to check at 3, strip beds and start laundry for them and take out all trash. I don’t mind trash but not my job on vacation to wash sheets for next guest at the price you pay to stay there.
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6/10 Okay

Yvette M.

Disappointed
This makes the fourth year we have stayed at the house, and most likely the last time. It appears little or no maintenance is being done to the point that there are now many hazards and even had issues with the electricity popping off and on. I notified Vacassa of the problems we had and their people came out to look at it, but it took 4 days to get the electric company to come out. I asked the electric company employee why it took so long and he said it hadn’t been reported until the day he came out. There is black mold on the ceiling in the living room, and around the AC vents. Many of the lights were burnt out. The furniture is in disrepair with many stains and pieces out of the wood-like pieces. The toilet in the main bathroom isn’t even properly secured to the floor and rocks from side to side when you sit down. The cleaning left a lot to be desired as well. In the “backyard” of the house there are boards with rusty nails sticking out of them, broken bottles and trash. The deck actually has holes in several places (not just knots) and there are issues with some of the boards on the stairs. I have pictures that I'm not allowed to post, but you are welcome to message me for more information. We enjoyed our first year so much and it's just such a disappointment to see how it has gone downhill. It is comparatively reasonably priced, but not worth my safety or inconvenience at this point.

6/10 Okay

Janet S.

Was comfortable, just needs some repairs and attention to detail.
Tub in MB is not usable, no knobs. Bug infestation. Needs a deep clean, outside doors are filthy. One towel was hung in MB, no sheets were left for sofa bed. Really needs updating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Location on the bay
Property was clean and in a good location on the bay side, close walk to the beach side. Check-in and out was seamless. The house was everything we needed it to be to enjoy our stay, but could use a few upgrades. * Heat stopped working during out trip. Went outside and found that a breaker had tripped in exterior electric panel. was able to reset without needing to contact management. Entire panel cover had clearly blown off some time ago and was weathered; new panel, breakers, and some exterior wiring likely needs replacing. I did text this concern to management upon checkout and it sounded like they were going to check it out. *House shakes a bit when people use exterior stairs. Could benefit from some cross bracing like most other houses on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, but...
We loved the bay view and experience but this rental is not traveler focused. Floors and bathrooms were surface clean but the overall home was grimey. Dirty furniture, floor trim, cabinets, doors and light fixtures made for a less than pleasant environment. There were exposed nails on deck and stairs, a dangerously malfunctioning grill, thin pillows, dirty blankets. It's obvious this is a for profit rental with little thought for comfort. Customer service was responsive but completely dismissive. If you search this company, you will find an overall 1.5 out of 5 star rating (over 500 reviews). We will return to Daughin Island but will seek another rental home/company.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great Christmas Vacation
This property was so cute and clean and in the perfect location at the end of the cove so the only neighbor was on one side!! Great when you have dogs and kids that love room to play. The house was very well equipped. We had all we needed. The pillows could have been better and blankets could have been in better shape but we brought our own as usual. Even at that, they were clean!! The management Texted us upon arrival to check on us and make sure everything was ok and also when the temperatures dropped below freezing to ask us to please drip water in all facets and outside water hoses. We didn’t have any issues with frozen pipes. Although the weather decided to be the coldest Christmas on record in the area we still enjoyed our stay!! The master bedroom shower is amazing!!!! My only worry was how much the house swayed in the wind (we did have some high winds during our stay) and a few “soft spots” in the living room floor. With kids and dog’s running around I felt like the house moved too much, but not enough for me to call and make any kind of complaint. We loved this little house so much that we have booked it again for next Thanksgiving. I would recommend it for any small family looking for a quite getaway! The bay is your backyard and the gulf a very short walk across the street and the back deck is perfect!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022