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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 142482 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪59 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 West End Beach. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • West End Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 12 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 57 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 61 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬12 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.

Private Heated Pool, walkout on the beach! - Island Star

Come see Island Star! This large 5 bedroom gulf view beach house is a marquee property. New private, heated pool! Several major renovations through 2020 have created a giant warm beach house experience. Walk into the sight of a cathedral ceiling living room with warm light from the gulf sky via gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows on a 2-story wall. Bring family, friends, and man's best friend to this open floor plan with super convenient beach access. Descend either of the rear deck staircases, and a short walk puts you at the Gulf of Mexico. The master bedroom enjoys loft light through frosted windows facing the living room gulf view windows. Two large 1st-floor bedrooms enjoying gulf views and 2 bunk rooms for all the kids. Enjoy the large rear deck and let the sunset on your day with a drink in hand, the sites and sounds of salty waves, and the smell of grilled food.

This house includes WIFI, TV, private driveway, linens, and towels.

This property also includes an optional golf cart for an additional fee of $100/day (must rent for the entire stay). You will receive additional information regarding this option after you book your reservation.

Pool Heating Note: Pool temperature can vary during cooler months, as the system relies on outdoor air temperatures. In colder conditions (around 50°F), heating may be less effective or temporarily unavailable (45°F and below), and it can take up to 24 hours to reach the desired temperature when weather allows.

Please note:
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 with prior permission, 2 maximum limit. Only dogs approved by insurance policy. $100 per dog per stay pet fee. This is NOT included in the Airbnb quote and will be charged in addition to standard reservation charges, if applicable.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

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
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • 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: 2,482 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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-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

Vrbo Property
Beautiful Large Pet friendly Gulf View Beach House
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Dauphin Island, a short 6-minute walk from Dauphin Island Beaches and also 16 minutes on foot from West End Beach. 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; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

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.

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 27.9 mi away.

Private Heated Pool, walkout on the beach! - Island Star Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ruth Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Generally this location worked out very well for our family. The primary issue we had was over the internet service which was very poor. Also the pool was turning green by the end of the week. There was a visit by someone mid week who placed a hose and started adding water to the pool but they did not communicate with us. I removed the hose when I thought enough water had been added.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Lyndal H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It is nice to have a short walk to the beach. There was a partial view of the gulf from the main rooms and the deck. Other houses blocked most of the view. The internet was unreliable and it was a rare evening when we could watch a streaming show for more than 30 min without interruption. Not suitable for working from this location. The deck furniture was awesome, and the main living area was well equipped. Kitchen left a lot to be desired, if you want to cook for guests at the property.The pool leaked and needed us to refill every few days. No repairs that we could detect for the 4 weeks we were there. Overall, if you are looking for a place for a large family fun weekend with pizza and takeout food, it is great. For long stays, it is quite challenging.
Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Webb J.

Liked: Cleanliness
couch in main room was too soft. I had real trouble getting out of it. Otherwise, great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, the property had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is truly wonderful. Many extras are included that aren't mentioned. There were beach towels, chairs, floats, fishing poles, and initial cleaning supplies (extra trash bags, laundry pods, dishwashing pods, paper towels, toilet paper, dishwashing soap, etc).It's decorated beautifully. Very beach appropriate but not tacky. The art work throughout the house is subtle yet aligned. You felt like you were at a high end beach house with taste. The beds were all very comfortable with soft cotton bedding, extra pillows and blankets if needed.The management office is top notch and we incredibly responsive if we had an issue. We were sent email reminders of any island issues (weather and possible flooding) and the upcoming trash days. Two times a week is perfect for a rental stay.As a chef, I was very worried about what tools were available in the kitchen. I packed my own but was very pleased to see almost everything was already there to cook everything from a simple to gourmet meal. Although not a huge fan of plastic glassware and plates, it's a rental and I get it. The saute and sauce pans could be better but most people eat out on vacation.The only drawback (and we believe it's an island issue)...the wifi and tv situation was really, really horrible. We could not watch tv, stream, make phone calls or listen to music because it would stop after a few minutes. We missed importand phone calls, fun football games and movie nights due to shooty wifi.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean and the stay was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time. The house was very spacious and nice. Loved the easy access to the beach! Plenty seating at the table and sofa for my whole family. A few minor things that I want to mention, Dead roaches on countertop and bathrooms. While i understand a lot of people fish there, the refrigerator and freezer smelled very fishy. We bought baking soda boxes and cleaning supplies. but not much help.All in all we had a fantastic time and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma H.

Liked: Cleanliness
House is fantastic for our huge family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beach House for family

This house was perfect for our family vacation. With 5 bedrooms & baths everyone had their own room & bathroom. The views from the deck were beautiful . The kitchen was fully stocked except for a blender but that wasn’t a big deal . Close enough to west end beach to walk. Felt secluded & non-touristy which is what we wanted. You do have to carry everything up 2 flights of stairs to get it inside but luckily we have younger grown up kids to help with that. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent multi generational home on the beach!

Great location and lots of space.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyla H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

This home was very clean and located right on the beach. The home was unlike other vacation homes in that it had plenty of accommodations like towels, dishes, tolietry supplies, laundry/dish supplies, and even seasonings/coffee. Would 10 out of 10 recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Getaway

The accommodations were great for three adult couples plus a single. The 3 Master Bedrooms each have a king bed and their own bathroom. In fact all 5 rooms have their own bathroom. The heated pool was a hit and this is where we spent our afternoons. In the evenings, we watched the beautiful sunsets from the beach, just steps away from the house. October was a great time to be there. The weather was great and there were no crowds. I would recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary R., Kingwood, TX

Nice

There were problems with the cable TV and the water in the pool. The cable was not fixed, the pool water was corrected after 3 days. The oven had not been cleaned in at least a year
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nsncy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

The house is absolutely spectacular. But more importantly, the management company bends over backwards to make sure you have the best time at Dauphin Island. We loved everything about it. We could be on our own or we could be a family. Some stayed inside and read and watched TV, others went to the beach, which was only a few steps away, and others spent the day in the swimming pool. I highly recommend not only this house, but especially the management company. They are beyond belief efficient, personable, and just all around great people to deal with. We have already booked for next year and can hardly wait.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Great place on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

traci b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

The property was clean, beautiful, and as described. It fit our family perfectly! DIBR and our concierge, Dave were all wonderful with great communication! Look forward to returning someday😊
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Second time staying here and we will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ADRIA E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Island Star sparkled!

Loved this home! The layout was perfect for our three families. Step down onto the gulf beach, enjoyed the gulf views and sounds from the spacious deck. The pool was nice as an option also. Would only suggest a larger refrigerator.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best beach house ever

We loved loved loved the house. By far, the best house we’ve stayed in yet. The house was well equipped, clean and well taken care of. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

RELAXING AND FUN

Everything was perfect! We had a wonderful trip. We have no complaints! The house was perfect, the view of the water was beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charity W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great out of office meeting space

We visited for a brief team building experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay on the sand

This home was everything we expected and more! First, it was so clean, especially for a dog friendly property. It accommodated our large group so well, we loved the huge table for dinners and games and there was plenty of room for everyone. The location was quiet and the beach was practically private as you were on the West End of the island. We loved the bike lane outside and easy access to the beach. The pool was a huge hit for our kids and was shaded in the afternoons so it provided a good break from beach time. We would absolutely rent this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse J.

Liked: Cleanliness

D.I. Wave Louder

Great place with a beautiful view. Plenty space for everyone, included all we needed for a week stay. Beach was awesome. Offshore fishing was close. Great time by all, we would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angel A., Weatherford, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

It was one of the best vacations we have had. The veiws,the occean,and the pool

Everything was great with this property except their were no Handel's on any back doors, fixs that and this property will be perfect, great for family to enjoy the beach and the views ,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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