10 Steps to the Gulf Beachfront, Dog-Friendly Home w/ 2 Decks, AC, WiFi & W/D

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10147 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Dauphin Island, AL

Dauphin Island Beaches
9 min walk
Dauphin Island Public Beach
9 min drive
Isle Dauphine Golf Club
13 min drive
Pascagoula, MS (PGL-Trent Lott Intl.)
69 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beach, Love & Happiness

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You can't get much closer to the Gulf of Mexico than Beach, Love & Happiness - a spacious, beachfront escape on the white-sand shores of Dauphin Island. And at just 10 steps from the cool gulf waters, this four-bedroom home will give you a vacation you won't soon forget.

Built in 2005 and well-equipped for a beach-going family, this elevated home features wonderful spaces to gather both inside and out. Come up from a morning spent beach-combing, swimming, or stand-up paddleboarding to enjoy two levels of gulf-front decking that run the length of the house. The air-conditioned interior has plentiful windows that frame views of the gulf, and a layout that brings together the kitchen, the dining room, and the living room in one social space. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances (including a dishwasher) and seating for 10 at the adjacent table.

Additional amenities include a washer/dryer to take care of your swimsuits and towels each day, free WiFi throughout the house, cable TV, and a picnic table outside on the deck - the perfect spot for morning crosswords, post-beach lunches, and evening cocktails at sunset.

Things to Know
Full kitchen
Dog-friendly for a nightly fee

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.

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.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Dauphin Island Beaches. You'll find features like a water park. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
Splash around at the water park
Just a 1-minute drive from Dauphin Island Beaches and 9 minutes from Dauphin Island Public Beach

This vacation home offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach

Internet

Internet access

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Spices
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

3 bathrooms
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Balcony

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Location highlights

Near the ocean
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Near a hospital

Things to do

Water park
Sailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Water tubing nearby

Safety features

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

General

Unit size: 1586 sq ft (147 sq m)

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 are welcome
Service animals 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

60686

10 Steps to the Gulf Beachfront, Dog-Friendly Home w/ 2 Decks, AC, WiFi & W/D Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

28 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Fit

Two families stayed in the home for a week - it was the perfect size for our group of 4 adults and 5 kids. We appreciated the sleeping arrangements and the very large dining table. There was plenty of space for everyone, and the location right on the beach can't be beat. Thank you for a great week!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa V.

28 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place!!

We absolutely loved this house! I loved how easy everything was to book it, and find it. I gave a 5 star on everything except for communication. Hurricane Helene was sending us big waves and our property was flooding. We didn't want our truck flooded so we packed up and left 2 days early. Shortly after we left I received a call saying we could park inland and they would transport us to and from the house. I was impressed with this, however I wish I would have gotten the call sooner. Everything else was perfect!!! We definitely will be staying here again sometime.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

14 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Love the west end. This is right on the beach. House is all you need. Deck has awesome views all around. Will stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alicia

1 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs Improvement

Overall my family enjoyed our trip due to our time together and the proximity to the gulf. However, the home needs maintenance improvements, driveway maintenance and a deep cleaning. We first noticed that there were food crumbs in many drawers, mildew in the shower (had to replace the shower curtain) and unfinished floors. We also had difficulty pulling in the side street due to the thickness of sand. We messaged Vacasa the day we booked the property to ensure we wouldn’t have any issues driving a sedan. They stated we wouldn’t. The driveway was completely inaccessible and we constantly had difficulty pulling in and out of the side street where Vacasa stated we could use as backup parking. When we called on two separate days once arriving to inform them we needed a solution for parking, they never contacted us back with a solution.On a positive note they offered to come out and fix the cleaning issues but we declined since we had already brought our items in and traveled 10 hours.The greater issues were parking and the lack of maintenance upkeep. We also had palmetto bugs(flying cockroaches) inside and outside the house. However, I am not sure if they are avoidable. Overall great location to the beach but we won’t be renting again or renting from Vacasa again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sonia s.

17 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacay

Excellent location

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debi B., Rogers, Arkansas

27 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place

Great for beachfront dog lovers!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie H.

17 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything and More!

Perfect for a beach house! Convenient and comfy beds……we will go back!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

26 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Pictures on the Web were accurate. Great location and we had a wonderful, albeit short, stay

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia R.

23 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautifully warm though it was January.

Not warm like tropical, but warm like comforting and friendly. Although previous reviews weren’t very flattering, we found the property to be almost perfect. The furnishings were tastefully family orientated, and the only complaint we could make was seeing roaches. And the property manager was very helpful, and addressed the problem immediately. We had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia H.

5 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home - parking issues

This is a great home, literally right on gulf. Plenty of room, comfy beds. Great for our family - but there are issues a guest may need to know when deciding on a rental. VRBO lists cable, it was internet TV only. Parking is non existent-only a 4x4 could park in that area. Other homes appeared to have cleared out the beach sand for parking- this home has not and we had to park on side road which I assume likely requires a permit during peak season. The railings on the decks need repair - gaps large enough for child to fall through. The clearly needs to be addressed as it is a major safety issue.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

7 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view!

When this place says on the beach it is literally on the beach. We loved it so much. We will be going back to this island!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Angela M., Montgomery, Alabama

11 Apr 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Keep looking

The location of this home is perfect however the home itself needs a lot of attention. Make sure to bring storage containers for food due to the roach issue. Also they should fire there cleaning crew this place looks as if it’s never been really cleaned check under the beds because we had old socks and towels under the master and god knows what else. Anything with fabric from bedding to furniture is stained including the lampshades in the living room that looks like blood or something was slung on them. The property from the exterior is beautiful and amazing and if I could have stayed outside the whole trip I would have! So much potential but definitely needs some major TLC!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Terry and Vicki P.

27 Nov 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

I'd Turn Back If I Were You

The condition of the unit was extremely disappointing. For the amount of money we paid, we were expecting a level of quality that we have always had when renting property on the gulf coast. This is our first experience with VACASA and it will be our last. The list of issues is very long but the highlights include: Many broken and un-operatable blinds and windows, black mold on the shower curtain liners, stained linens and comforters, floors and walls in really bad shape, inadequate kitchen inventory (no beaters, few glasses), etc. And the refrigerator door is missing the rails to allow storage in the door. Dishwasher was working sometimes, sometimes not. There were towels in the dryer that we were not sure were clean. To sum it up, I would encourage someone from your organization to take your family there and stay a day or two. I did contact the local office with the concerns. I did not ask specifically for them to do anything. The condition being so overwhelmingly in poor shape, the only real solution would have been to relocate to another unit. I will say that I did not feel very much empathy from the local office. They came and changed one light bulb.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

6 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property

Beautiful home right on the water !! Thank you!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

23 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome vacation!

After staying here we are done with condos! Being right there at the water and a ‘private’ beach was so wonderful! This was our 1st visit to Dauhpin Island and we will be booking this house again next year. There was one negative - the couches were so uncomfortable! Thankfully not a lot of time was spent inside!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

michael s.

27 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Vaca

Overall, the property was fine and we enjoyed ourselves. A whole week of rain was unfortunate though. Parking needs improving, unless you have a four wheel drive.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Camille B.

21 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Location could not be better. We enjoyed our stay throughly. Only criticism is some things didn't look super clean like the bath mats and the rug. However all the important things like the tubs and linens were clean. House smelled fresh and clean. However, please whoever owns this house, please get the railings replaced on the deck. Our 2 yr old son leaned up on one and it popped off and fell to the sand! My husband actually found several more that were really loose. It looks like the wood has just split on many from the weather and the nails can fall right out. We discovered this on the last two days there and didn't let our son on the deck without someone by him. That is a 15ft fall and could be devastating if a small child popped them by accident! I wouldn't let a small child stay here until that is fixed. Please fix this! It's a great house otherwise!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Jennifer W., Tucker, GA

6 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Check in troubles, but great location

This house is in a great location on Dauphin Island overlooking the Gulf. The description is accurate except for the number of designated parking spots. Unlike most of the other homes on the island, there is no parking under the house or even cleared spaces next to it. We had to be very careful not to get stuck in the sand even with our pickup truck. Check-in was tricky. The communication from Vacasa was what seemed to be straightforward. We received the name of the house, the address and the “door code”. While the address was accurate, the name on the house was completely different than what we were sent. This was a little confusing. Our biggest problem, however, was with the “door code”. The main door has a keypad lock, so of course we thought this was the place to enter the “door code”. We ended up having to call Vacasa to learn that there was actually a lock box with a key. The box wasn’t near the door, so we had no idea it even existed. We were able to retrieve the key with the code. We ended up having to call Vacasa again when the key didn’t work in the door. We tried it all different ways and tried the other doors on the house. No luck. After a long hold, somehow the main door magically unlocked. We still have no idea how this happened, as we were never able to get the key to engage the lock. We ended up using another door and keeping it unlocked when we left the property. Vacasa was pleasant to work with and the local rep called and texted to make sure we were in the house. The whole process of getting in the house took 30 minutes. It seems that a new lock and more accurate instructions would remedy the problem. The house was comfortable, though nothing special, and, again, in a great location.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

28 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Family Gathering

We had a great week in this house. I love the floor plan allowing balcony access from all bedrooms. The listing doesn’t mention the nice gas grill or the abundance of beach chairs/supplies available. A necessary improvement would be under house deck/stair lighting. No other complaints.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Katherine M.

2 Apr 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but bugs

The house is on the beach with amazing views. However it was pretty dirty especially the kitchen. The kitchen was crawling with bugs, and we spent one day deep cleaning the oven and cabinets to help reduce them. It was really nice to be able to walk down stairs right on to the beach.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul V., Hoover, AL, USA

15 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick beach getaway

Amazingly close to the ocean. Great communication with property manager.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverly W.

14 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Heavenly Beach Vacation

We could not have asked for anything better. The location was excellent, house was clean and well supplied. We had a wonderful 4 nights and 3 days and would definitely return. VACASA and VRBO receive a 5 star rating across the board from us.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

jennifer r.

3 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

No complaints

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

27 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Will definitely stay here again

This was a beautiful house well stocked kitchen dishes and pots and pans. Best view on the island great fishing. Can’t say enough good things ❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

L. T.

15 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location and view!

Enjoyed our time there and away from regular life. It was a sweet escape. House was just what we needed. So very pleased with opportunity to have our furry family along with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021