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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

This vacation home places you next to Dauphin Island Beaches and within a 15-minute walk of Dauphin Island Public Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park - 50 min drive - 49.3 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 50 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 54 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬7 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.

Gulf Beachside 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Pet Friendly, Adorable!

Adorable beachside cottage - "A Pelican's Retreat" is the perfect location for your family to nest while enjoying beautiful Dauphin Island! You'll love the convenience of the beachside location, (quick, less than 5 minute walk to the beach along the paved walking trail to neighboring Raphael Semmes street), comfortable accommodations and all that A Pelican's Retreat has to offer.

Perfect for couples and small families, A Pelican's Retreat comfortably sleeps 6 (4 adults maximum). The master bedroom is equipped with a Queen bed and the guest bedroom has a fantastic bunk bed with a Double on the top and a Double on bottom. The full bathroom is conveniently located off the hallway between both bedrooms and adjacent to the living area.

Enjoy preparing meals together in the cozy, well-equipped kitchen. Meal prep is a breeze in this full kitchen equipped with a microwave, dishwasher, toaster, blender and coffeemaker plus all your dishware and cookware. A stackable washer/dryer is also provided for your convenience and comfort.

High speed Xfinity Wi-Fi is available so you can surf the web after surfing the Gulf, download the perfect beach book, use your personal smart phones and tablets with ease or stream your favorite shows on the living area Smart TV with Roku. Curl up on the sofa, login to your favorite streaming apps with Roku and keep up with your favorite shows after a day of sun and fun.

A Pelican's Retreat is also Pet Friendly! Save the hassle of lining up a pet sitter or the expense of boarding and bring your family dog to the beach! Up to 2 dogs are allowed for a low $50 per dog pet fee. (Pet owners are required to abide by the Town of Dauphin Island's Good Neighbor Pet Policy. Pets must be on leash when outdoors, pet owners must pick up after pets, pets should be on their best behavior and not loud or aggressive. Pets are not allowed past the western terminus of Bienville Blvd where bird nesting habitat is protected).

Retreat from your everyday routine and replace time at your desk with time in the surf. Retreat from your morning commute to enjoy a morning stroll on the beach. Retreat from the hectic day to day pace and relax as you watch the sun sink below the horizon instead. Book your get away today and A Pelican's Retreat will soon be your favorite retreat!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a desk.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 9:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Dauphin Island, just steps from Dauphin Island Beaches. You'll also find Dauphin Island Public Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park within a short drive.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport), which is about 27.4 mi away.

Gulf Beachside 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Pet Friendly, Adorable! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house & so glad dog could be there too! Wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tara R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to beach

It was fun. We had to walk a street over to the beach which wasn't bad at all! It was a fun time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael N., Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location, older house

First the good - the location is nice, it's a short walk to the beach despite the beach access being closed on the road this house is located on, you have to walk over a street, which isn't too bad. You're 1/2 mile from town, and 1/2 mile from West End Beach Park. The place is reasonably large, wirh a large wrap around deck, some views of the ocean, you can hear it. The condo is well stocked with cookong and cleaning utensils, but no salt and pepper, etc. The shower outsife under the house is great to use after the beach. That being said, the house is old, so there are places where Florida's state birds can get in, although it appears they're keeping it well treated for that. There are weeds growing around the house have small burrs that will stick to your pants, socks and dogs coat. It would be much nicer if they maintained the yard around the house a bit. The beds also need work, the queen seems small and very soft and has no headboard, but the the metal bunk bed in the other room is just plain bad. The top bunk squeaks very loudly when the person occupying it moves even a light bit, and for us, that was just a small child. The bottom bunk is so close to the floor you'll be worried about what can crawl up on you. The two couches in the living room did not fold out, so i dont see any way 6 adults could sleep in here. For a family of 4 with very small children, it's doable. With upgraded to the beds, this place would be a lot more comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay!

This was our first trip to Dauphin Island and the beach house was wonderful. Plenty of room, air conditioner worked great, great water pressure in the shower, and the beach was a very short walk. Check in was great and the welcome binder in the house was extremely informative. No problems at all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Peaceful and quiet. Close to ocean. Adequate dishes/etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy/Randy C., Burlington, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick trip

My husband was going away on business trip. So I decided that my fur baby and I would make a trip to Daulphin Island. This is in an area we wanted to check out to see if we would be interested in future trips there. It was a very nice area, and we enjoyed our trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024