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Large Bayfront Home on sandy Bay beach with large screened porch.

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Smart TV
On the beach

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 103330 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪63 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

This vacation home places you next to Dauphin Island Beaches and within a 5-minute walk of West End Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • West End Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 9 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 59 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 63 min drive - 12.8 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬14 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.

Large Bayfront Home on sandy Bay beach with large screened porch.

This large, beautiful Dauphin Island beach house has a private bay-front beach, plus great views of the Gulf of Mexico, which is literally across the street! This bay front 3 bedroom (plus 1 bunk bedroom off the master) , 3.5 bath home features a large, 800 sq ft screened-in porch that runs the entire length of the house! Relaxation has 1 king bed, 2 queen beds and a bunk bed. This home also has a separate bunk room that sleeps 2 off the master bedroom on the first level for the little ones. The sleeper sofa is located in a sitting room off the kitchen.

There is a deck below the house with swings for relaxing in the shade and enjoying the view of the Bay. At nearly 3000 sq ft, this is one of the larger houses available on the Island, with a lot of space for a family to enjoy both inside and outside, bay front and also across from the Gulf. This home has 3 televisions and 2 DVD players, WiFi internet and a phone for local calls. There is also a gas grill provided.

As with all of our Dauphin Island Beach Rentals, all linens and towels are provided, WIFI, along with a fully-outfitted kitchen. There will be a starter pack of toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags; please plan on bringing more for day 2 ;). A great beach vacation is waiting on you!

Please note the following:
1. Minimum Age for the Primary Renter is 25, and Primary Renter must be present for the entire stay.
2. Maximum Occupancy numbers include Children 3 and over and cannot be exceeded at any time.
3. All of our Homes are Non-Smoking.
4. A signed Rental Agreement is Required, which contains additional Rules and Guidance.
5. This property does not allow weddings or parties.
6. Check-in time is 3 pm, and check-out time is 10 am.
7. Start dishes and linens before departure.
8. Take the trash can to the street on Tuesday night and Friday night.
9. This home is pet-friendly, dogs only, 2-Pet Maximum Limit - $100 pet fee per dog applies.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3,330 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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: 10:00 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.

Property is also known as

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Large Bayfront Home on Sandy Bay Beach With Large Screened Porch

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Dauphin Island and just steps from Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach is also within a driving distance of 3.2 mi.

Is parking available on site at Large Bayfront Home on sandy Bay beach with large screened porch.?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with 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.

What do couples enjoy most about Large Bayfront Home on sandy Bay beach with large screened porch.?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a smart TV and a kitchen in each house, and some feature ocean view.

Does Large Bayfront Home on sandy Bay beach with large screened porch. have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Does Large Bayfront Home on sandy Bay beach with large screened porch. have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport), which is about 28.1 mi away. Another top airport is Mobile Regional Airport (MOB), which is around 30 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Large Bayfront Home on sandy Bay beach with large screened porch.?

Yes, every house at Large Bayfront Home on sandy Bay beach with large screened porch. comes with a balcony/patio and some offer ocean views.

Large Bayfront Home on sandy Bay beach with large screened porch. Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view of the beach. Easy access
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mylinda B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, we had a great stay! The house had some quirks because of its old age. We did find a dirty band aid and used stick on finger nail was not cleaned from the guests before us. The location was fantastic, the bay/gulf views were phenomenal, and the house was the perfect size for all 10 of us!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great sunsets

We loved staying here! We enjoyed watching the dolphins in the bay and watching people fish everyday. We saw lots of herons, pelicans, and seagulls flying around. We had an issue with the WiFi and it was fixed really fast. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amber W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not what I expected

Location was amazing. House needs serious maintenance and a deep clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and well located. Lots of kitchen supplies. Very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leesa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!!!!

This house was amazing, worth every penny! Perfect location to the bay side for fishing and to the gulf!! Our family enjoyed every minute. If you like quiet, relaxing, no crowds vacation this is it!! You will love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation

Beautiful and spacious older home that has weathered many storms. In need of some serious maintenance with floors and stairways. Kitchen was well stocked, beds were comfy and location was perfect. Overall, we had a wonderful vacation and would come back anytime!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia Mishell P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

October 2022

The location is fantastic. It's very private, which is what we were seeking,. This house has a very well stocked kitchen. Had everything we needed for cooking our own meals and more. We all had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August 2022

House is in a great location. Nice access to the beach. The large back porch is a nice place to gather. The house is in need of some updates and maintenance. Overall it was pretty clean, we did have an issue at check in and they sent the cleaning lady out right away. The staff responded to needs promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Landscape

When we arrived at check-in time the cleaning crew was on their way out. The Lady stated that they clean the house each week and the last people people that stayed there left it very messy and that they did the best they could. The bed linens, and.one of the bathrooms could have way cleaner. There are several small items around the house that need to be fixed and one roof leak that we were told about from the cleaning crew, but it did not leak while we were there and we did have some rain. We loved how wide open the kitchen and living room is. The placement of this property is fantastic. You have your own private beach out the back door to the bay side and a very short walk across the street to the gulf side. Dauphin island is some where I would definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Samantha M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Worse than pictures show

So the ratings are pretty bad to start with but this property is even worse. There is storm damage to what I guess was the Pier. The “screened” in porch has so many tears and holes it’s a joke. There was black mold in the master shower. The windows are loose and it sounded like they were going to blow out. There were loose staples in a recliner in the living room that stabbed me in the leg. It’s a joke - way over priced for the falling down place.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tanya W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Your paying for location not property

Ok so I am not one to complain and we did the best to make the best of this trip, but I want to be honest, so people are aware. I'm not like a Karen that just hates life I put up with a lot. The stairs going in and out of the house back and front I felt like I was going to fall through they were so rotted. The house had major foundation issues so much so I'm sure if an inspector went in they would condemn it. cracks all over the walls they covered like a band aid. Black Mold above the showers and ac vents. One room on the bottom floors window was cracked the fix was some brown tape. Leaky toilets sinks and showers. celling falling down and the floors OMG I felt like if i stepped wrong they would fall in and if you went under the house, it looked like they were falling down because you can see pieces of the under house falling to the ground. one of the ac vents dripped all night and it was over my friends bed. the screened in porch the screen is all loose. It looked like it had seen one too many hurricanes and no one fixed the issues. I took pictures but i guess you can't put them on here unfortunately. what a waste of money :(
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sara I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Pros and Cons

Having stayed on Dauphin Island for over 6 years, I feel I have a good "litmus" test for what you can expect when renting a beach home. I will share with you the pros and cons of our week-long stay at Relaxation. In our party were middle-age adults, elderly parents, and teenage kids. PROS - location (so close to the West End where you can walk for a long time and see no houses) - Views (you have a beautiful view of the bay and unobstructed view of Gulf, which is unusual) - Plenty of space to spread out and share family meals. Large front deck and large back deck. - great washer and drier that hold big loads - I was in contact with the rental company a few times and each time someone answered my phone call CONS - cleanliness of the home was a big issue. We found hair stuck to shower walls and in the corners of the home. Pieces of dog food here and there on both floors. It rained on the fourth day and with the humidity the carpets smelled strongly of pet urine (they were also very visibly stained). Hard surface floors had not been vacuumed or cleaned well. No matching sheets on beds, two were missing a top sheet, and upon check out we were told NOT to wash the comforters (which were the only blankets provided). I realize that I could have called the rental company and asked them to come out and clean the home, however, we had driven 11 hours and unloaded our cars and wanted to start our vacation. Additionally, each review on VRBO mentioned that cleanliness was an issue, so I don't think it's any surprise to the rental company (and I suppose not to me, either). - the home is in great disrepair. Carpets are stained and smell strongly of pet urine. Downstairs bathroom smells of urine even though we cleaned it. Crumbling ceilings, patchy paint, dripping faucets. The screened-in porch is not screened-in because upon arrival 4 large panels were ripped. The kitchen utensils and dishes were mismatched, poorly organized, and many rusted or not safe to use. The banister is quite wobbly. One of the upstairs beds is billed as a queen and I am certain it was a double. Many of the windows were open at checkin & when we tried to close them it was impossible because they were stuck. Overall, this stay was nice only because we were together as a family and could be outdoors in the beautiful weather. The home was a great disappointment.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short vacation

We enjoyed our stay is relaxing amd fun. We will be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The house was amazing! Front porch view of the ocean and back porch view of the bay. It couldn't have been better.
Verified

4/10 Poor

jonny b.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Worst vacay ever

The house was in need of repair. Linens old and discolored. Carpet dirty. It is 30 miles to any place. Just not an enjoyable place
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ken S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

DIRTY

Too much money for what you get .Has not been maintained. Blinds-extremely dirty. Electric outlets in bath not GFI. Outlet in master loose. Dishwasher not working properly-(washed dishes by hand)-kitchen sink backed up-deck under house useless-wallpaper coming off everywhere-towels car wash rejects-walls cracked-driveway needs a lot of help and marking-exhaust fan light in bath flickers(not a good feeling when in the shower)-pantry & bath doors drag-ceilings have water stains. I could go on. A/C good. Easy to find.. Good refrigerator.
Archival

8/10 Good

SHAWN S.

relaxation

The area is perfect for the family , the Bay on the back side of the house , the Gulf on the front side with it's fun waves. The area is wonderful also as it isn't commercialized at all. I love the peace and quiet. Although our stay had some bumps, to me the house could have been cleaner than what it was and there was a house being built right next to it with some people with very disgusting words coming from their mouths, wich wasn't the fault of the vrbo company. All in all we made beautiful, fun memories with my kids and my grands. I love the quiet , private of the area . The restaurants we went to all of them had terrific food!!! I would highly reccomend this area. Shawn
Archival

8/10 Good

Valerie I.

Great space! Not at all clean.

Pros: A wonderful time was had by my family. Plenty of room for everyone. A wonderful screened porch in the back for bug free fun. Under the house was great too with a wonderful breeze to cool you off. And a very short (but VERY hot on the feet!) walk to the water. Cons: Too much time was spent on cleaning. Lots of mold in various parts of the house. Some sheets not cleaned. Microwave intermittently worked. Garbage disposal froze up for a while but decided to start working again. Overall just not really well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Kristie C.

House should be named Broken Promises

Location is absolutely 5 Star. The house is in dyer need of some maintenance and care. Blinds falling down and broken More than half in the house! . Can't be opened or closed. Unstable beds in 2 rooms. Had to fix the master bedroom bed before we could even sleep in it. Bannisters on stairs move and sway more than 2" either direction. We had small children with us and wouldn't even let them hold the bannister to walk down the stairs. Busted door knobs that lock you inside bedrooms. Moldy shower curtains. Management came over twice to "address" problems. With promises of repairs yet no one ever followed through with anything. Had no privacy to change clothes blind wouldn't shut!! The "Master Bedroom" does Not have a closet. Doesn't even have its own bathroom. Upon arrival of the home. It was filthy. There were used towels in the floor. Items under the couch where it had not been cleaned proper. Thick dirt on baseboards and outlet covers. I will not be using this property company for any of my vacation needs ever again. The fact that 3 people had to come to the house in 4 days and not a single one followed through. They left replacement shower curtains on the front deck. But I could not use the curtains because they had been chewed by rats and had holes in them. Wish I could give a better review but don't expect this place to look like the pictures. We will be going back to the island again. But will have nothing to do with Nancy or Dauphin Island V R company.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Beautiful Spot

Almost at the end of the road with empty lots either side. Easy walk to private beach on the bay side (great for young children). Also easy access to Gulf side. House is clean and plenty for 12 people. Highly recommended if you want peace and quiet with a safe place for kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kay B.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024