This vacation home places you next to Gulf Shores Beach and within a few miles (5 km) of other popular attractions like Gulf State Park. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY
One of the few beach front homes with an inground pool! Pool can be heated from October through March!
Providing private beach exclusive to Dolphin View guests, this beautifully decorated duplex. 5 minutes from The Hangout and all surrounding beach shops and eateries in the heart of Gulf Shores!
4 BEDROOM, 3 bath duplex,~~2 master bedrooms each with king beds, 3rd bedroom has 2 twin beds, 4th bedroom has 1 bunk, one full and one twin, sleeps 12 total. One side of a beach duplex WITH POOL directly on the beautiful beach of Gulf Shores. Perfect family vacation get-a-way.
Renting a house ON the beach is better than having to deal with issues of a highrise condo. Free parking and step out of your door onto the beach! (This listing is for side B, however side A is also available for rent for larger groups and is also 4 bedrooms and 3 baths.) Link to side A ---> https://www.vrbo.com/505108
We have fantastic Views of the Gulf of Mexico from both decks of house with breath taking sunrise and sunsets!
One Master bedroom is upstairs with a private balcony and stunning view of the beach and pool. The other is downstairs for elderly visitors. Two other guest rooms are upstairs.
Very quiet beach, yet very close to the center of town.
Family friendly, fully stocked with almost everything you need for children. The kitchen is fully stocked with the basic things you should need to prepare your meals.
~flat screen tv in every room with DVD players-HD in living room and master bedroom
~FREE wireless internet access
The fully stocked kitchen is open to the living room and is very clean and bright. Appliances include refrigerator with ice maker, full size stove, microwave, toaster, blender, coffee maker, dishwasher and full sized washer and dryer. A charcoal grill is provided on the back patio. Rafts, beach chairs and surfing boards are also provided for your use.
Additional amenities include dish satellite, four TV’s & DVD players. There are a number of movies for your viewing pleasure, along with board games, domino's and cards. A charcoal grill is also provided on the back porch.
Free parking is provided for one to two cars directly under the home and additional uncovered parking is available on the driveway.
The home is close to shopping, outlet mall, awesome restaurants, Waterville and mini golf. The property is conveniently located just two miles west of Hwy 59 off of West Beach Blvd.
We can't wait to have you at Dolphin View side B!
Keywords: Dolphin View
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.
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
Garden
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
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
1 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Allowed case by case, nonrefundable pet fee
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
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
Vrbo Property
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Gulf Shores, just steps from Gulf Shores Beach. You'll also find Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches within a short drive.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
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, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY?
This beachfront vacation home offers many amenities for couples such as a private pool, private pools in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.
Are there hot tubs at Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY?
Yes, every accommodation at Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY comes with a balcony with some featuring beach views.
Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 113 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 113 reviews
8 - Good
29
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 113 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 113 reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Mariah C.
Mar 22, 2025
Great property/location poorly managed
Master Bath had half roll of TP for 4 night stay. Dishwasher was full of dishes on arrival. Pool was advertised as heated but was too cold for the kids. After reaching out to mgmt I was blown off and told to be patient bcs the pool takes a while to heat up and told based on mgmt’s phone app that temp was adequate as it was at 76. Pool was finally warm enough to use the final day of our stay. For the amount we were spending it just felt like things were being done on the cheap. But the house and location were wonderful, easy beach access, and lots of privacy. Has potential to be a 5-star beach house.
Mariah C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jenny M.
Oct 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Everything was as advertised and close to all the restaurants and shops!
Jenny M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly F., Glasgow Ky
Oct 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation
Our group had an awesome time during our stay. The location is wonderful. Overall great experience. Great communication with the property manager. Loved our vacation!!
Kimberly F.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Robyn M.
Oct 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
I went on a girl’s beach trip. There was 9 of us totally and it was a great place for us! Will definitely stay again
Robyn M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Alicia W.
Sep 29, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Alicia W.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Todd C.
Aug 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Todd C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Courtenay N.
Apr 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for everyone! Pool and Beach!
We really enjoyed the property. Excellent location and house layout. Will be back for sure.
Courtenay N.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gretchen G.
Apr 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a great time here. The house was very clean. The location is driving distance to the hangout and had some great local restaurants within walking distance. Highly recommend.
Gretchen G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Maggie B., Columbus, OH
Feb 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing better than being directly on the beach with a pool, but there were some issues
The good: 4 BR, on the beach, semi-private pool, interior great for a big family
Not listing-specific, but as Ohioans here for the 1st time, we noticed: properties in this gulf region are much more $$$ than further south in FL. Traveling w/5 kids, we opted to pay more in order to cut 3-7 hours out of the drive. Also, there's not much vegetation relative to further south. And not walkable - no sidewalks on this main drag. Feels a little desolate.
The bad:
-Chiefly, the pool was broken for ~3 days. After repair, the underwater light never came back on (thus robbing us of pleasant nighttime swimming ambience). Things break. That's life. But unfortunately mgmt didn't make it right via small partial refund, gift cards, etc. (something I know exemplary VRBO listings do). We paid a premium for a pool that was unusable for almost 1/2 the stay.
-Outdoor shower plumbing leaks everywhere when in use & is "secured" w/duct tape. Vacuum cleaner doesn't work.
-Stingy amt of supplies: 1 dishwasher pod, etc. Maybe that's the standard in Gulf Shores, but definitely doesn't feel hospitable for a place that sleeps 12
-Confusing communication after booking. An unsolicited & vague text from property mgmt read like spam. Before I engaged, I messaged the owner on VRBO to verify legitimacy
-"Clean" bedding was sandy upon check-in
This year we're driving 4 hrs further south to stay at a place w/almost same amenities, 1k more sf, but at half the price.
Maggie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca C.
Oct 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Crouch Vaycay 2023
Beautiful house and location! Had everything we needed. The toy closet in the carport was a HUGE hit and saved us a ton of money. Did not have one single complaint and will definitely use yall again!
Rebecca C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Holly M.
Sep 19, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good time of year to visit.
Condo was well equipped with condiments ;
salt, pepper, coffee filters, Had enough pots and pans and other kitchen items . The storage closet outside was full of pails, shovels and floats of all sizes .
I was very dissatisfied with the cleanliness of the place! Under the beds desperately needed dusting as did the ceiling fans. Trash can area in kitchen was filthy, trash cans outside were very smelly and need to be cleaned. The door in the upstairs master was hard to keep closed but the air conditioner worked well. Probably would not stay there again .
Holly M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Sue R.
Sep 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation Home for our Family
We weren’t sure what to expect after reading some bad reviews after we had already booked. If you are looking for “new” and fancy- this isn’t the home for you. You should go to a higher price point- like twice as high if those things are important. We were all pleasantly surprised and quite frankly think those low reviews are ridiculous! The kitchen has MORE than enough dishes, pots and pans and utensils. There were coffee filters, spices, laundry soap, dishwasher soap. The owners even provided big, thick beach towels and tons of beach toys, floats and chairs. The location can’t be beat. The pool was lovely and no smaller than any private home beach pool. Yes, you hear the neighbors going up the steps but they hear you also. It’s not a big deal. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, is the beds upstairs (3 bedrooms up) really were not too comfortable according to my adult children. The king downstairs was fine for my husband and myself. We would love to make this home our annual family vacation rental if the mattresses get upgraded. But we had a wonderful stay and made fabulous memories!
Sue R.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
tyler c.
Aug 8, 2023
B side elaborated or attempted. 1500 character limit sucks vrbo!
I was going to elaborate on all these reviews and offer my thoughts as well but there is a 1500 char. limit so
- pool IS MUCH smaller than you may think from the pics. but still did its job for our small ones in our stay.
- Deck is in need of refinish and stain or paint. as well as the small walk out below the pool deck.
-Plenty of cookware. Toaster size was fine. weird thing to review, Robert.
-curtain situation is lacking BAD. two deck door curtains were upstairs in the bunk room and the window in living room was curtains just nailed up
-we arrived an hour early, cleaner, a young college aged male, was finishing up. Assured him not to rush. Saying that, hire a better service. Very dusty fans, vents, bathroom vents.
-Furniture is quite dingy
-some outlets your plugs ins will just fall out of. Idk how else to explain.
-floors aren't ideal for a beach house. They are worn and torn from elements. Also dont seemed to be put in correctly in many places. I think this is what one reviewer was considering "buckled" floors.
- you WILL hear your neighbors obviously. Ours were great but sounded like a heard of buffalo going up and down stairs.
Overall if you pay attention, and do research, this property seems to have been purchased not long ago and with some investment into the investment it can be better. Does need some very focused TLC.
better than hauling crap up and down a condo though! would not rule out another stay and Tosha was great!
1500 char limit sucks VRBO!
tyler c.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Robert M.
Jul 8, 2023
Never Again
pool is much, much smaller than pictured. Pool did not appear to have been cleaned prior to our arrival had sand in pool. Underwater pool light did not work.Missing deck umbrella at pool side. Some bathroom lights were out, interior floor laminate is peeling in places. Outside deck paint gone exposing rusted screw heads. Kitchen lacked the cookware for 12 people. Had a 2 slot toaster and a 6" diameter skillet for 12 people. Found a couple of wall outlets not working. Missing livingroom curtain, could not watch TV in daytime because of the sunlight glare off TV. We only had 6 people but felt crowed and disapointed with the amenities. For what was paid, we expected much better.
Robert M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Eve F.
Jun 26, 2023
A property needing TLC
The location was great-excellent beach access. The pool was small and shared with other side of unit. We arrived for check in at 4 pm and we were not able to get in as the cleaning service was still in the process of cleaning the unit. Property manager was notified that pool needed cleanng and pool maintenance crew came the next day and after that it was good. The was plenty of outdoor furniture and it was in good shape. The beds were comfortable and the appliances worked but over all this unit had a lot of wear and tear and really needed a deep clean, repairs and some updates. The back patio deck needed sanding and painting. There was an outdoor grill but it was filthy and there was nothing availabe to clean it with so we had to abandon our barbecue plans. Overall given the cost of the rental we expected it to be in better condition. Thosha,the property manager, was very responsive to texts. On the last day of our stay the lower floor AC unit was not working. Tosha got a technician out and had the unit working within a couple of hours.
Eve F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barbara B., Wetumpka, AL
Jun 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay!
We totally loved the unit. Everything was as described in the listing. The pool was a great addition. Access to the beach was perfect.
We will probably be using this unit again!
Barbara B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Annette C.
Apr 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Nice location, had a great time but ....Pool should be heated through April not March. Televisions are terrible. Only first floor bedroom TV worked. Living room TV kept freezing up and restarting. Two TV's upstairs did not work at all and the other only got the Friends show.
Annette C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ashley H.
Apr 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
This house was awesome! It’s a great location to grocery stores, restaurants, & fun things to do! The beach was so private & the pool was perfect for the kiddos!
Ashley H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amaryllis N.
Mar 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Everything was wonderful!
Amaryllis N.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
4/10 Poor
Leah R.
Dec 8, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
In need of repair, shabby
Our experience here was very disappointing. The house is in bad shape. The floors are buckled throughout, and everything is wobbly and shabby. It needs some serious repair. Shower knob doesn’t work so using the shower was a chore. The umbrella on the deck was broken ( not a big deal) and I texted the owner and didn’t hear back until the next day. Nails on the deck and stairs sticking out due to poor repairs. The house next door is being repaired so the view was a pool full of furniture and green. There was also debris and trash all over the property from the building next door. Was a disappointing experience.
Leah R.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Jennifer A.
Nov 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The location is great. It is on the sand and has a pool on the sand. Accessible to anything you need within minutes. There was plenty of room for a party of 7 -3 adults/4 kids ages 10-13. The beach is clean, pretty, and has a lot of shells everyday to look thru on walks.
Everything was clean except the toilets and downstairs toilet and shower. The beds were all comfy. The Kitchen was functional. HVAC worked great downstairs and upstairs.
Jennifer A.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Kem C.
Jul 20, 2022
Nice
The house was pretty good. Still needs better cleaning crew. Beer cans were left upstairs. My 9 year old grandson complained about one of the mattresses upstairs. Other than those two minor things very nice. We did bring a canopy for the back deck so we could sit outside rain or shine
Kem C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
bob k., dupage
Jun 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
The location is wonderful. The view is amazing.
The house is very spacious and the furniture and beds are nice. The kitchen is functional and fairly well stocked.
As long as you don’t mind construction workers on your deck at seven in the morning with compressors and air guns buzzing it’s a great vacation spot. I’m sure this house will be wonderful after the renovation are completed.
bob k.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Shannon S., FORT WAYNE
Jun 4, 2022
Enjoyed our stay!
Location and amenities are perfect! Home came with plenty of towels, a new charcoal grill and a washer and dryer. The pool was a plus but needed cleaned half way through the week. Didn’t see a pool net so we used a fish net we had. Beds were comfy. Owners were great to work with. Some updates needed such as toaster only worked on one side, no bathroom vents, some plug outlets had issues in upper master, outside deck stairs had a nail popping up. Overall we enjoyed our stay and with a few updates this could be a wonderful property.
Shannon S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Scotti S.
May 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
House was a perfect size for our family trip. Loved having a pool and beach option. Beach was super private. So much space.