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New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Beach view
Air conditioning
Pet friendly
Dryer
Washer

Explore the area

Dauphin Island, AL

Dauphin Island Beaches
‪2 min walk‬
Dauphin Island Public Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Isle Dauphine Golf Club
‪9 min drive‬
Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
‪69 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

Within a short walk of Dauphin Island Beaches, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Dauphin Island Public Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.

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What's nearby

Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Dauphin Island Public Beach - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles
West End Beach - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 13 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Island Rainbow - ‬6 min drive
‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
‪Pelican Pub - ‬8 min drive
‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬9 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.

New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach

Unit 013 -Must be Nice : You'll want to stay here again and again when you visit quiet Dauphin Island for your beach getaway. Located right on Bienville Blvd with gorgeous views of the gulf and sound, this new (finished October 2018) home on Dauphin Island's West end is pet-friendly and has the perfect accommodations for your group. Large kitchen is well-stocked with ample dishes and equipment with dining accommodations for 8 + 2 barstools at the breakfast bar. Must Be Nice boasts three bedrooms (two King and one Queen). Extra roll-away beds are available (two). Laundry facilities are located in the pantry just off the kitchen. The home is handicapped accessible, boasting 36” doors, an elevator, and a wheelchair-height King-sized bed in the master bathroom. Each bedroom is equipped with flat screen televisions and the living area has one as well. This home also offers high speed internet. Must Be Nice has two large, covered decks with Adirondack chairs and great views. Short, short walk across the street to the uncrowded Gulf of Mexico beaches or the Mississippi Sound.

Things to know about our Dauphin Island Rentals:
Cargo/Passenger Lift
Pet friendly with non-refundable pet deposit per pet.
All linens are provided
Charcoal grill provided
You must be at least 25 years old to rent

Additional Charges: Cleaning fee, 11% lodging tax, non-refundable reservation fee and damage waiver, optional travel insurance.

Saturday to Saturday reservations preferred during peak summer season.

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a phone.

Property manager

ACP Real Estate

Languages

English

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

Car recommended
Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Elevator
Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Phone

Location highlights

Near a health/beauty spa
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea

Things to do

Golf
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing 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
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

This property welcomes pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

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 and a deadbolt lock

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: 4:00 PM

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, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Unit 013 Must Be Nice

22699

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Dauphin Island within a short 14-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches. You'll also find Dauphin Island Public Beach and West End Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach good for couples?

With a stay at this historic vacation home, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each accommodation plus kitchens and beach views in some.

Are there hot tubs at New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach ?

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

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does 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 this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Where 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 27.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach ?

Yes, every accommodation at New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach comes with a deck with some featuring beach views.

New Construction - gulf view home within walking distance to beach Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

teckisha1

Jun 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

We had a fantastic time! The beach was close enough we could watch the waves on the deck and walk easily to enjoy the water. Everything was in working order and it was easy to settle in to our temporary home - so much so that our 4 year old cried when we left. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Apr 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Must Be Nice

The house was way more than we needed but we loved having so much room. The elevator for bags, cooler, groceries, etc…. Was a HUGE help! We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla K.

Sep 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Front Porch

We really enjoyed our stay, the location to the beach was a very easy walk. The house was clean upon arrival and everything was as it was explained in the description. We will definitely be back to this property Just a FYI but not a deal breaker for staying here, the wiring or breaker for the back porch and kitchen area does need to be checked, I did read in previous reviews that this was an issue, but we adjusted to only using one light at a time. If you like a dark porch to sit on at night, the neighbors have very bright outdoor lights that stay on all night and they are permanent residents. Don't forget to ask for the elevator key when you check in, it is very very helpful on those rainy days.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn N.

Jun 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

R&R

Relaxing and Quiet

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie F.

Sep 26, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

"Must Be Nice" was just that!

The location of the house couldn't have been better unless it was right on the beach, but the short walk wasn't really an inconvenience or far at all. The house was well equipped and clean, the elevator helped tremendously with getting everything up and down. The 2 decks made it great to look at the gulf or the Bay. There was 1 electrical issue we found with the spare bedroom outlet, if you plugged into the exterior wall outlet it would kick the breaker when you flipped on the bathroom light. The a/c was very cool and all appliances worked great. Had an amazing week and would stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

kaitlin b.

Sep 16, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Vaca

This is listed as new construction does not look new we’ve stayed in others older that look much better. Kitchen is small, no trash bags provided not all kitchen supples in home, no cleaning supplies other than broom and vacuum. Very limited 2 loads each washer and dishwasher soap. Lift comes in handy WiFi is very iffy. We will be back to the island but not this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

Sep 3, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Mom’s 80th birthday trip

The house was perfect for our needs. Just wish Hurricane Ida hadn’t shortened out stay to less than 24 hours! The house had plenty of room and amenities and the staff made check-in a breeze. Hope we can go back to stay for several days in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kayla S.

Aug 31, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Won’t be staying again.

Unfortunately not all staff can be perfect. We’ve been staying in dolphin Island for roughly 6 years. It’s our favorite family place. We love the island and adore the people. We stayed in the must be nice unit. And unfortunately it was the worst experience we’ve had on the island. Poorly cleaned unit when we arrived. There is trash all over the yard. The dryer didn’t work. One of the bedroom light wouldn’t stay on because it’s got a poor fuse. The kitchen was very poorly stocked. The pans in the unit need to be replace the paint on them is coming off. And anytime we spoke with a CP when are they really cared or not they kind of acted like they did not. ACP was very wishy-washy he said they were going to replace the pan they said they were going to bring us another set they did not. They said they were going to send a repair man out for the dryer we stayed home that Monday because I being a traveler don’t want some stranger there with all my things. No one showed up all day. And no one communicated with us about the situation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon G.

Aug 15, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

So much bang for your buck

This place is a gem. Well appointed household, breathtaking view, PLENTY of space for an extended family stay. The house is across the street from the beach, and it's such a quiet neighborhood that even in the summer, there's barely a car driving on the street; super safe for the kiddos to walk to the beach. Make sure to stop for groceries off island, as the nearest super market is 18 miles away and the local market is quite expensive. We baked breads and calzones and home cooked every meal, as the kitchen had all the essentials. The management company is extraordinarily helpful and accommodating. If I had one complaint it would be really reaching to find a flaw. I would recommend a more thorough cleaning after pet stays, as a fair bit of dog hair was evident on the furniture, floors, and comforters. Probably because it was a same day turnaround from the previous renters, so the cleaners may not have had as much time as they would have liked. Understanding that the house is listed as pet friendly, I expected some level of that to be reflected when we arrived. I'm certain they would have sent a cleaner in to remedy this had we complained but no worries, there are fully functional washer, dryer, and brooms provided so after a quick cleanup it was good as new. It didn't detract from our enjoyment one bit. I would not hesitate to stay here again and recommend the property to friends.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Aug 14, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Dauphine Island

Awesome low key beach week!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Aug 7, 2021

Great for family gathering

We very much enjoyed our stay. The property was as described with good views of the Gulf and the Bay. It was well equipped. While there were some negatives, they did not greatly impact our visit. The negatives were the steep, long stairs which are common on Dauphin Island, difficulty in operating the smart lock on the door and sand in one of the beds (which made us wonder if the sheets had been changed). The elevator mitigated the steep stairs, which were only a problem because my wife and I are in our late 70’s. Amy was extremely helpful with the lock and with getting a spare elevator remote to us as well as expediting the return of a couple of credit cards that my granddaughter had inadvertently left in the unit. Overall, we were very pleased.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana D., CLEVELAND, GA

Aug 4, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Family and great weather always makes the perfect vacation

Great property a short walk to the beach. Nice beach views and deck overlooking the beach for great sunrise and sunset. Comfortable home. Would definitely revisit.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Jul 28, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

LOCATION!

The location of this property is amazing! The beach is right across the street and isn't very crowded. The size was great for 3 adult couples and the beds were so comfy! Only complaint is both of the shower curtains in the bathrooms had a tiny bit of mold and they were broken. They just need to be replaced, which is an easy fix. The overall Island is nice, but there aren't a lot of food options, I am glad we brought food down with us to cook. We had a great time and we will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Jul 26, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

One major thing to know

Everything was perfect but being a first timer to the island we learned the first day that the folks that rent the houses directly on beach try to bully you into not being any where near their rental on the beach. They will try to tell you that it is part of rental agreement but this is not true. We learned this from property manager so we were told when they say anything tell them to call someone this will usually deflate the situation if not be sure to report them because the beach front is open to all renters. Be respectful but do not be bullied.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Jun 22, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

It was nice

Enjoyed our stay. Got ran off a day early for the tropical storm but overall had a good week. Kitchen was a bit smaller than I'd like but knew this from the pictures. Beach access was good, right next to the St. Stephens access. Get up early and sit on the back deck, you might get to see a pod of dolphins swimming along the beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

May 7, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We had a wonderful time! Went to almost all of the restaurants. Would recommend getting groceries before coming to house, as there only so many places to eat at. Loved the realized atmosphere! Will be back!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

May 5, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

Perfect location for the house; easy beach access, not crowded, but still close to the town center. Covered decks provided shelter from the sun and view of gulf or bay. House was well equipped. Rental team was helpful. Would definitely rent again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennaffer B.

Apr 22, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Vacation

Great friendliness from company rhat manages this property. Good location and floor plan. Decks on both side very nice and short walk to beach Perks - Dog friendly, cornhole, and lift for moving gear. Could be better - deck chairs - two tall one give good view of beach. Lower ones are nice but lack view. Tall and short chairs make it difficult to talk to each other. I would still rent again with no second thoughts - just providing the good and atleast one not so good.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sallie C.

Apr 16, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

ocean views

good location with ocean views and can hear the waves crashing into the shore, not directly on the beach but sitting on the wide porch watching the waves is wonderful, very dog friendly

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nora S.

Apr 2, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation

Quiet, uncrowded, and beautiful beach with out the spring breakers or party crowd.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miguel G.

Mar 23, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location with beach views. Enjoyed our time on Dauphin Island.

Very easy check in process and great communication. House was clean well organized and in a fantastic location with wonderful views.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Jan 14, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach stay

We enjoyed our short stay on dauphin island. Was a short walk to the beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 12, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay! Will be back.

Great location. Clean accommodations. Beautiful views. Easy check in and check out.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Nov 30, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Ok but a little disappointing

The house was well located near the beach, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen was poorly equipped with lots of marginal knives, pots & pans, internet was non-existent until we were about to leave, the office staff was helpful given the circumstances and responded quickly to our maintenance requests. Additionally, the charges including taxes and fees were substantially more than the initial headline rate.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020