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Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!

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A heated pool
Smart TV
On the beach
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 213500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • West Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Located within a mile (2 km) of West Beach, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Gulf Shores Beach. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Waterville USA - 11 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 15 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬8 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.

Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!

Dancing Dolphin
2193 West Beach Blvd

DANCING DOLPHIN: GORGEOUS. RELAXING. POOL. BEACH.

UPDATE 2023-06-02: Yay! New pics from the big reno. Had to wait for a little break in the bookings!

UPDATE: 2022-11. Big renovation complete. All new floors, decks, countertops, living room furnishings, and so much more. Brand new virtual tour!

The Dancing Dolphin is a gorgeous home that is located directly on the Gulf! It has 10 foot ceilings with crown molding, is professionally decorated, and has wonderful gulf views from most rooms, including 4 out of 5 bedrooms!

Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge (varies by season and with gas market price, has been $60-85 per night, just inquire, and must be for length of stay (this is based on market pricing for propane gas, and can change at any time, both up and down, until added to a reservation). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a week before check in so we can get it on before you arrive.

Comfortably sleeping 21 with four of the five bedrooms located on the gulf side so you can wake up to the water out your window. The Dancing Dolphin in Gulf Shores also has a large open living/dining/kitchen area, and includes TWO Gulf Front Master Bedrooms, each with its own tub and separate shower.

Main Floor Bedroom: King
3rd Floor NW Bedroom: King
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom: Twin Bunk + Twin over Full Bunk
3rd Floor SE Bedroom: King + Bunk
3rd Floor SW Bedroom: 2 Queens + QSS

Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

Other amenities at the Dancing Dolphin in Gulf Shores include a POOL, televisions, cable, internet, central air, ceiling fans throughout, TWO refrigerators with ice makers, washer & dryer, 2 dishwashers, outside showers and a picnic table.

BONUS FRIDGE AND DISHWASHER
Yep. TWO refrigerators and two dishwashers... You won't want to ever have just one again!

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for at least 8 cars. In fact, you could park more cars than you should be driving for a 21 person home! Inquire if you have special vehicle needs.

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.

PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Please inquire.

No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!

That's it! We think you'll have a great stay in our home. Reach out and let us know how we can help!

SNOWBIRDS! Up to 2/3rds off for off-season stays of 28 days or longer.

We have several other homes, some with elevators, and some really big ones (12 bedrooms!). One as small as a 3BR on the lagoon. Send us a note if you have other needs. Need more? Blue Heron is a door down? Get TWO homes right by each other. Or, how about FOUR? Blue Heron, Dancing Dolphin, Egret and Erica's Sandpiper are all less than .2 miles apart! Best wishes. Rick
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a sofa bed.

Property manager

Rick Goldsworthy

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

General

  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

  • 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties.
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: 4:00 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.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25.
  • Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

315086

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Gulf Shores within a short 15-minute walk of West Beach. You'll also find Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

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.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

Is Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a private pool and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring beach views.

Does Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a heated pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

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

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!?

Yes, every accommodation at Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! comes with a balcony with some featuring beach views.

Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynn S., Columbia, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Vacation spot!

We stayed at the Dancing Dolphin in late April with our family which included 7 adults, a 3-yr old and a 1-yr old. It was the perfect house for us. Everyone had their own spacious bedroom and bathroom, along with a very open and roomy kitchen and great room. Being right on the beach with a covered pool was great! Having 2 full refrigerators and 2 full size ovens was fantastic. The only negatives we had were a couple of bug sightings, a cool pool (even though it was heated to 82 degrees), and the a/c on the main floor didn't circulate well in the bedroom. We will likely rent again for our next family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carroll P.

Nice and relaxing

Very nice roomy house for a large family. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House

This is a beautiful property there are no doubts about that. The view is amazing. The only negative we had was there were not enough towels for everyone. There were no dish towels to dry the dishes. Nothing extra in the house at all. Other than that, enjoy your stay. You will enjoy it very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Five star

Can’t wait to stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley G., Dallas TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had 12 people consisting of our kids, their SOs and our grandchildren ages 10-18. We wanted plenty of room for everyone to have their own space and this property was perfect. We were there over Memorial Day weekend and the following week. The beach was almost empty on all days except Memorial weekend. Even then, the beach behind the house very private. There is no public access close to the house. The only people in the beach are those renting nearby houses. We utilized the pool also. Everyone had a great time. We cooked everyday except 3. We ordered out Cricos pizza (very good) on the day we arrived, Shrimp Boils “to go” from Gulf Shores Seafood Market (wonderful and extremely reasonable) and ate out at Bahama Bob’s (we were disappointed in the quality of our meals). The kitchen has two ovens, two dishwashers and plenty of dishes/cookware. So many wonderful memories were created. The cousins have had very little contact in the past and they made friendships that will last a lifetime. We had a couple of issues and the property manager was very prompt with responding and taking care of them. Everyone wanted to “do it again”, so we have already booked for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and heated pool

Everything about the property was great except for a few things. Heated pool was fantastic and the management company was very responsive. Clean house and good amenities. The mattresses need to be replaced. Almost every person indicated that their mattress was uncomfortable and very dated. They have used mattress pads to try and mask the problem but they do little to help. Replace the mattresses and this place checks all the boxes.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for a family vacation

This is a great home for your family vacation! The assortment of bedrooms should meet any size of group. The location and the private walk to the beach is perfect. We really enjoyed sitting on the balconies, beachfront is the way to go!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness

We’d Stay Again!

The Dancing Dolphin accommodated our group of 15 perfectly. Enough king beds for the adults and plenty of space for all 9 kids. The location is so convenient to restaurants and activities while giving us the secluded “private beach” feel we’ve grown to love about the Fort Morgan end of the peninsula. The pool was a perfect option in the colder spring days during our stay, too. Plus the hosts and local management were incredibly friendly and responsive. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Belinda D., Hot Springs, AR, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Spacious Home

The Dancing Dolphin is a lovely, spacious home! The kitchen is perfectly equipped for any meal you wish to prepare. The furniture is comfy and the view from the master, living, and kitchen area is to die for! The pool under the home was heated and very refreshing after a day in the sun. The property manager was very responsive and helped me book another one of their homes so my hubby and I could extend our stay another week longer at the beach just for the two us. This is a five star residence. The only reason why I rated the location with three stars was next door there is new home construction going on that was quite noisy and I thankfully spotted discarded bent nails in the sandy walkway from house to beach before my grandson stepped on it. It would have been nice had the property manager advised me of the construction and give me the opportunity to choose one of their other homes. All in all I would definitely stay here again once the construction next door is complete. The following week in another of their homes was perfect! Love, love, love Gulf Shores!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malarie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

My family and I had the perfect stay. Very clean, perfect communication, and an amazing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H., St. Louis

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful pool!

We loved staying at the Dancing Dolphin. It worked perfectly for our large family group. We especially liked having two refrigerators as we used one for sodas and juice, the other for food. Possibly the best feature of this house is the incredible pool. It is tucked under the house so is shaded from the fierce sun and meant less need for sunscreen. It was clean and delightful. We heeded other’s advice and paid to use the heat even in the summer and it was a good call. The temperature was perfect. This is a very nice part of the beach - quiet but still close enough to the action. We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness

House review

An excellent house!! Essentialy 3 masters (one down, 2 up), which is teriffic for multiple adults (older parents/adults can stay downstairs in style). Two additional bedrooms to round out the stay. Nicely laid out, clean, large kitchen, and the pool was icing on the cake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H., Hoover, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness

Dancing Dolphin is our new favorite beach house!

Dancing Dolphin an amazing beach house! The privacy and close proximity to the beach made this vacation perfect! The house is located away from the busy strip and yet close enough to restaurants, coffee shops and kids activities like miniature golf to keep the entire family happy! The dads even found two different golf courses to play and were delighted. The covered pool was a lifesaver on the rainy days. After talking with Rick, the owner, I was so happy we had the pool heated since its not in the sun. The cost to heat the pool was more than reasonable and so very worth it! The grandkids spent the majority of the week in the pool and there were plenty of chairs for the adults to sit by the pool as well. The large kitchen area and great room were perfect for our large family. We truly enjoyed having the two refrigerators and two dishwashers! The kitchen was well appointed and there was more than enough seating. The beds were comfortable, the house stayed cool and the two decks facing the ocean were perfect to watch the sunrise and the sunset. The younger grandkids absolutely loved sleeping in the bunkbed room. An added bonus was that we practically had the beach to ourselves. Last but not least, the check in and out process was incredibly easy and any questions I had throughout the stay were answered promptly. The owner/management were quick and courteous with responses. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

My family of 16 loved the house and the beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dana v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our new favorite place! Absolutely wonderful!

Gorgeous and very spacious beach front home! Probably closest to the water of any home we have stayed in. Owners are great too! Perfect location, not too far out but still very private....basically had the beach to ourselves! Pool under the house was a huge plus. Definitely coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Getaway

Our family had a wonderful vacation at Dancing Dolphin. The management team was friendly and responsive (we had a little question about the pool that was answered very quickly). Check in and out process was easy. We loved the close proximity to the beach (while we were there we felt we had it practically to ourselves). The big open kitchen was great for our large group and we really enjoyed having two refrigerators and two dishwashers! Our family hopes to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B., Louisville, KY, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, amenities

The views from this house are fantastic, and the location away from busy strip, easy beach access, as well as the great, large kitchen/great room, made it perfect for our family trip. Also, the underhouse pool was perfect! Definitely need to pay for heating since not in sun, and it could have stood to be a bit warmer. The owner/management was great with responses.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

We loved the Dancing Dolphin! The location - beach - pool - house - all were phenomenal. We would definitely rent this home again if we return to Gulf Shores. The owner & management company are outstanding. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

The home was delightful. The location was great. The beach was beautiful. Everyone loved the heated pool. The property management was quick to be helpful. The owner truly cared that we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Views

We spent the Christmas holiday with family at the Dancing Dolphin. The place was roomy and clean with wonderful beach views. One of the beds was past its prime and in need of replacement. Otherwise, a very nice place for a large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Family Vacation

This was the second time our family has stayed at the Dancing Dolphin so that should show how good this property is. It is large and clean. It is located away from the heart of Gulf Shores just enough to feel private but is an easy drive in for shopping and activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dancing Dolphin 22

Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jack G., O Fallon, MO USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Dancing Dolphin

Nice house, great location, beautiful views. The pool was very cold.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation Spot

If you’re wanting to go as a large family with multiple families, this is the place for you! It was perfect for our 3 family and grandparents. We loved having a short walk to the beach and plenty of space for our kids to run and play. We loved every second of the property and the owner was very nice and responsive for any questions or concerns!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tuanb D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very satisfaction vacationers

Very nice place, roomy living room and kitchen, excellent for large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022