With a stay at this vacation home in Dauphin Island, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Dauphin Island Beaches and a 4-minute drive from West End Beach. .This beach vacation home is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Fort Morgan and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Mobile Bay.
Free use of two kayaks - Outside shower, Concrete under house, New Central Air and Heat System, New Windows, Lots of Upgrades...
Fantastic Location!! Very quiet street with sandy beaches front and back of house. Gulf of Mexico is across the street and the Bay is a few hundred feet behind you. Great sunsets. Unique house that offers the best of both worlds. Beach or Bay - you decide. Roughly two hundred feet to the Gulf of Mexico or two hundred feet to Mississippi Sound. Water is in front and back of house!!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Stereo
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1,900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24
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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $125 pet fee. Pets to be approved.
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 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 deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
We should mention
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 89 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 89 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 89 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 89 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Connie S.
8 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Check in was easy. One of bathrooms had gotten locked and it was taken care of immediately.
Connie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pam B., Tennessee
14 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet getaway
The property is just as listed and everything we needed it to be. Like some other reviews I will say bring bug spray the mosquitoes can be annoying. I was disappointed there was no dock for the grandson to fish off of, but that was my error for not asking. It would be nice if the path to the bay side was wider. Also the beach is just a short walk across the road. A wagon can help with the trek. My family and I did really enjoy the island. Definitely come to relax if that’s your goal.
Pam B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nancy H.
11 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
LOVE LOVE LOVE This house
We LOVED our stay at the house. We came with our four young adult sons and our pups. The house was perfect for our family of five. All my boys had their own rooms. We had internet issues when we first arrived and John responded promptly and issues was resolved. Great location to beach and the bay. We will BE BACK!!!
Nancy H.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
EDWIN C., Lost Creek, WV
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
This was our second stay here and we hope to stay again in the future. The location is great. You can view the gulf from the front although it's a small front porch but the main view is of the bay behind the house. It's very relaxing to look out of the large back windows and view the bay or go out onto the rear deck. Very easy access to the bay or gulf. Everything needed for a short stay is provided other than consumables.It's a quiet area but close to restaurants. I did learn this trip that there is a small grocery and hardware store on the island, located between the Circle K and Chevron, and they cover a lot of possible unexpected needs. The only issue that we had with the house was the wifi and that may be an island issue. I don't know. The house has streaming for the TV and a fair to large part of each day we had no wifi. Also couldn't use any computers that require a wifi signal. The saving grace for the TV was that there is an open air antenna input that you can switch to with a lot of channels available.Any time we had any questions, we always got a fast response. I would definitely recommend this place.
EDWIN C.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelli P.
23 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! The beach access on Sehoy was super convenient!
Great property.
Conveniently located. Great communication with the owner!
Kelli P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Philip F.
3 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to vacation
The House was super clean and had everything we needed. A few nice bonus items were extra chairs a beach wagon and the Kyaks. The only negative was the Mosquitos at times, they were pretty bad if the wind died down.
Philip F.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anastasia D.
8 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The vacation we needed
Great location. Relaxing was achieved and the kids were entertained exploring.
Anastasia D.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aaron R.
12 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly!
We enjoyed being close to both the bay and the ocean. Our family enjoyed the kayaks! The house isn’t as new as some, but it was clean and had everything we needed. We never ran out of hot water and had 6 people bathing every night. The only thing we looked for that we couldn’t find was a broom to help with the sand tracked in. There was a vacuum. The outdoor shower also helped.
Overall, great location! Great views from back porch and large windows in the back of the house! John was very helpful with quick responses to questions we had. 👍👍
Aaron R.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah T., Fayetteville, TN
7 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Bayside home
We greatly enjoyed the kayaks at the home. We paddled around the bay.
We caught a 36 inch redfish from the shore (paddled the bait out to drop it) as well as several sail catfish and sharks.
The ocean side of the island is nicer for swimming but is just a short walk away which is lovely.
Another wonderful week at Dauphin Island
Sarah T.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Wade D., Arkansas, United States
3 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great sunrises and sunsets
This was a great place for my family. Just a short walk to the Gulfside beach, and the bayside was basically the “backyard.” The sunrises and sunsets were amazing. Kayaks and grill are nice perks. The owner is very helpful and quick to respond. Overall the place is great with just minor things missing or needing some TLC. The owner is aware and is working thru a remodel. But don’t let those things turn you away. It was a comfy place in a good location with a great AC unit, new washer/dryer, and new refrigerator.
Wade D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Teresa H., Hickory, NC
30 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great 2023 Family Vacation to Dauphin Island
We loved our stay at this property. So convenient to the Mississippi Sound behine us and the Gulf of Mexico on the front side...each offering their own fun and adventure. We were a family of 8 with 3 grandsons ranging from 15-7.. Each had a tremendous time. Loved fishing in both bodies of water. Even took a pontoon out for 1/2 day to explore the area and let the boys get in a little more fishing with their Papaw. We toured Fort Gaines which my youngest 7 year old grandson thoroughly enjoyed.. He loves everything about the wars and this was the first fort he'd been to. We also toured the Aquarium on the island and that too was fun for all of us.We enjoyed getting on the ferry afterwards to tour the Gulf Shores side.. Eat at a wonderful restuarant and headed by to Dauphin Island to catch the awesome sunset! Our daughter got up early 3 mornings to have time to take her son and see the sunrise.. Beautiful place and definitely worth exploring. House is the perfect location to do so!
Teresa H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Lacie T.
9 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Low key vacation
Overall we loved our stay in the little blue house. The location was just steps away from the Sehoy beach access making getting to the beach a breeze. Access to the bay is also just steps away. We loved watching the stunning sunsets from the bay. The home could use some updating and maintenance but it was clean and tidy.
Lacie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Melissa B.
16 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Location was perfect
Location could not have been any better. Facing the bay, it was perfect for our family with young kids because the water was calm and shallow. It was quiet and peaceful and we loved all the crabs, dolphins, birds, etc. The house is comfortable for the most part but is in need of some basic repairs like some outlets not working or didn’t have cover plates. Some doors don’t latch. Kitchen cabinets were a little worn out. A little TLC would bring this to a five star.
Melissa B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Missy C.
3 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach & bay.
Perfect for a family with older kids. Some stayed at the bay while others went to beach. The back porch was where we spent most of our time- lyou could see sunrise & sunset. We rented bikes and paddleboards. The bike ride to town was 15-20. To the west beach 5-10. Everything was there for a comfortable stay. I think we watched 10+ movies - so many in their library to choose from.
Missy C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
jill m.
17 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
April 2023
The location of this property was perfect! You have the best of both worlds, nice beach area on the bay side in front of place and less than 5 minute walk to the beach area on the gulf side. There was some wear and tear inside but that is to be expected. Very clean and comfortable, we would definately rent again.
jill m.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracy E.
27 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect location. Backyard is the bay and a very short walk to the beach.
Tracy E.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
paula k.
16 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to kick back with family
Our family of 8 spent a week at the house this month. The location was perfect for just hanging around and enjoying the beach. We made good use of the kayaks and boogie boards! The house has a fantastic back deck looking into the Bay, and a large living/dining/kitchen area perfect for lounging and enjoying the view. We had one day that rained most of the time, and we still had plenty of space to relax with books and TV. Lots of swimming and walks on the beach. The Bay is the back yard, Gulf beach access is a 2 minute walk across the street. Very quiet area. The house is not fancy, but it is comfortable with two bathrooms and four bedrooms. We did not cook much, but there seemed to be plenty of pots and pans and utensils. We enjoyed our stay immensely!
paula k.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Angela W.
31 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice time
Loved watching the sunrises, sunsets and the the rain storms on the Mississippi sound from the back porch. Just so relaxing.
Angela W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dezi B.
14 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Love Love loved our stay!
This was the perfect vacation house for my family. The inside of the house was clean, open, and bright. Rooms were a good size and the kitchen was great. It was so nice to have a laundry room on the property and the outside shower was a huge help, especially with the kids. The back porch was absolutely amazing and a great place to enjoy the sunrises and sunsets. A quick walk will get you to the bay, which was an amazing area for the kids to play because the water was calm and shallow for a LONG ways out. A slightly longer, but under 5 minute, walk will get you to a beach on the gulf side that is tons of fun for everyone who likes to jump around in the waves. We enjoyed collecting sea shells on both beaches. This house really is perfectly situated. The property manager was awesome. Check in couldn't have been easier and the couple of small issues we had were handled super fast. Would recommend this house and property manager to everyone.
Dezi B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Courtney C.
25 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Reasonable, pet-friendly rental
The Kayaks property is in a great location with a beautiful view of the Mississippi Sound and a short walk to the gulf beach waves across the street. The home was clean and the layout worked well for our family of 5 and our pup. Loved the bright colors, big kitchen and covered deck! That said, the property is definitely in need of some repairs. The owner was kind, communicative and quick to respond to any issues during our stay. He is now aware of many areas in need of attention and hopefully preparing for future guests! We enjoyed the quieter, less busy environment on Dauphin Island. Just be prepared for fewer dining/grocery options nearby.
Courtney C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amanda R.
21 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Wonderful location! Quiet and peaceful. I enjoyed mornings sitting on the back porch overlooking the Mississippi sound. Then we would head over to the beach for the day. About a 30 second walk across the street. Perfect for our family. I would definitely like to go back and stay.
Amanda R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Cheri S.
16 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Relaxing... Loved having our dog on vacation
This is not a fancy, expensive rental.... however, it is perfect for a priced right, reasonable get-a-way with friends and family. The island itself is very quiet and does not have very many restaurants. We hit the grocery store and were able to enjoy using the big open kitchen. If you want more activity, you can take the ferry over to orange beach.
Cheri S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
michael h.
28 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
excellent location
The kayaks and beach on the bay side were nice Any issues with property were dealt with promptly. We will return next chance we have.
michael h.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jamie D., Jacksonville, IL
24 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot on the beach
This was the perfect place for us. Short walk out to our own little beach. The kayak's were added fun on the water. John was very responsive and helpful during our stay.
Jamie D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H.
22 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We loved our stay at Kayaks! And we LOVED being on Bayside because it was like having our own private sandy beach.
The kayaks and the grill included were huge bonuses and we used the kayaks daily.
It was a great house with a good layout. We'd definitely stay here again.