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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior
TV, books

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12162 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪73 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful beachfront house w/ stunning views, free WiFi, & outdoor shower

License to Chill

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Make this bright and spacious home your next beach retreat! License to Chill, a four-bedroom house located on the sandy white beaches of Dauphin Island. With beach access directly behind the house and a partially covered and comfortably furnished deck overlooking the Gulf, this home is ready for hosting a retreat to the beach. All one floor, the home features the master bedroom on one side of the house (with its own en suite bathroom) next to the bedroom featuring two double beds. Across the living room, guests can enjoy two more bedrooms with king beds - one has an en suite bathroom while the other has a bathroom right next door.

What's nearby:
Enjoy a little vitamin D and splash in the Gulf of Mexico just steps behind the house. Take a day and take a ride on the ferry( just under six miles away) and head over to Fort Morgan and check out the Historic Site where you can find historical exhibits, nature areas, a boat launch, picnic area, and beaches for visitors to enjoy. The home is also within four miles of many delicious restaurants like Islanders, Reel Deal BBQ, and Dority's Bar & Grill!

Things to know:
Free WiFi and cable
Full kitchen
Snowbirds welcome!

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Dauphin Island Beaches. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Dauphin Island Beaches and a 4-minute drive from West End Beach
Beautiful beachfront house w/ stunning views, free WiFi, & outdoor shower offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,740 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
38374

Reviews

Beautiful beachfront house w/ stunning views, free WiFi, & outdoor shower Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!! The views are amazing. It had plenty of dishs, pot and pans, and utensils. Neighbors are very nice. Not big crowds, got to see surfers and dauphins. It was very clean. I have found my favorite place to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

We had an absolute blast at this beachfront vacation house! The views were spectacular! The house was comfortable and perfectly situated to enjoy the beach. There's plenty of @2couldn’t have asked for a better spot to relax and make memories. Highly recommend this gem for anyone looking for a dreamy coastal escape!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Beautiful piece of property! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location. Our family had a blast!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jana S.

Okay

Numerous Cockroaches !! no can opener, no pot holders, bathroom exhaust doesn’t work, mattresses not comfortable at all. Other than that, it was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer M., Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Disliked: Cleanliness

Read this before you book!!!

I have used VRBO to book our MANY family vacations for over 6 years now. I have never had a bad experience, nor gave a bad review until now. This property is managed by Vacasa. Upon arrival, the first thing we noticed is how close you are to the water. This little island is beautiful and we were so excited! As we carried our luggage up the stairs we were greeted by 2 large Palmetto Cockroaches. Because the were outside we initially brushed it off. Entering the property it was okay, furniture in the living room needs a MAJOR upgrade as does the Mattress in both of the rooms that lead out onto the deck. Kitchen is minimally stocked. The home had a weird musty smell. At the time I felt the location and views made up for it.... until we started seeing german cockroaches- In all areas of the home. As we inspected further we noticed mold, possibly black mold, coming out of the vents in the bedroom. Water damage was noted on the return air vent right near the washer/dryer area. The washer had mold as well and needs to be DEEP cleaned asap! Our internet was out several times we were there. Most of the lights(lamps) and TVs were unplugged when we arrived which was odd. The bed frame is one room is broken- we ended up sleeping on an air mattress. The stairs leading to the beach are seriously scary. They need repair asap. The are not propertly installed and are on the verge of failure. This place needs some major TLC. We packed up with our infant 2 days after arriving.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hope K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hope

Property size was great. Love location. We did see several roaches. Kitchen could use more utensils. Our overall stay was a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andria O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay on the beach

It was a wonderful stay. The cushioned chairs on the deck and powered leather recliners in the house were so comfortable. The view was awesome, seeing dolphins right off the shore and watching the pelicans dive for fish.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Toaster and can opener

Awesome in every way, but please invest in toaster that works and a basic can opener. Loved everything else!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christy R.

Great house, great location

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home!

Loved the property and being right in the beach! Lots of memories made, and we plan on coming back soon!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Valyre G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grandkid adventure

This house was beautiful with an amazing view ! It was our first trip to the island and loved everything about it ! The house was comfortable and accommodated our group of 12! The porch was great , well furnished and locked ! The grandkids had a blast ! We do feel the house had a few maintenance issues ,the rusted out of commission outdoor shower( had old water hose) squeaking bunk beds, no working blender or scissors and the need for serving bowels for 12 but overall it was probably our best beach trip ever !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

June B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach week

The location was everything we wanted, truly on the beach. The layout of the house, size of bedrooms and bathrooms was great. Plenty towels. The kitchen comes up short. The stove needs to be replaced, the fridge is close behind it. There is a really nice waffle iron there, and plenty dishes and silverware. Skillets not so great. The outside shower is a water hose. But even though there were some disappointments we all had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great deck on the beach

Overall we loved our stay with the house clean and right on the beach and the perfect size for 6 adults and 6 kids. We did have lots of problems getting in/out of the driveway, often getting stuck in the sand that was very deep and having to push vehicles out. We also did not have any satellite throughout the entire stay which was reported the first night and someone came to check but was unable to fix at that time and we never heard back. The back deck stairs also move a lot when walking up/down and appear as if they need more support. Finally we had very strange power issues where the lights and appliances would go in/out like we were going to lose power for the last two days. We first thought this was a wind issue but no other houses around us had the same problem. We did enjoy our stay but it seems as if the house could use some maintenance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

The house was beautiful and everything was clean. A great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stellar!

Best beach property ever! Absolutely beautiful inside and out. Gorgeous beach with wide variety of shore birds entertaining us. Fabulous beach combing-the Gulf gave us lots of gifts! We’ll be back! Consider changing front door entry, most confusing convoluted lock/unlock procedures of any rental we’ve ever visited.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Location was great ! House was nice only recommendations is washing machine and air vents need cleaning and could use hangers in the closets. There was only 1 swing and it broke on Friday when my daughter sat in it. They did respond when we contacted them about this and came on Sunday and fixed it. Overall happy with our stay and would come back again .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cher A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous, roomy beachfront treasure

The check in process was easy and the property is roomy and gorgeous. It is beautifully decorated. We cooked and had adequate tools in the kitchen. We had 4 adults with all kinds of sewing tables and machines for a quilt retreat. We had plenty of room for all that! The communication with Vacasa was good through email and texting. We submitted a maintenance request for an annoying kitchen faucet that just would not turn off, and they put in a work ticket, but it still wasn’t fixed 3 days later when we checked out. The internet is painfully slow. Someone needed to do a zoom meeting that didn’t work well. It is a rural part of AL, so probably not a lot of internet providers to compete. The TV was great for the game on Saturday, though! I would absolutely love to come back and stay here again, assuming I don’t need internet access. Be aware there are stairs and no handicap access.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Home was spacious with wonderful views.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Victoria P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Water bugs, poor fridge and air, no TV

We thought the place was clean until a water bug ran across the back of the couch. There were bugs in a bedroom and a bathroom. We went to buy food and lost over $750 in food:sirloin beef roast, pork tenderloin, 5-lbs chicken salad, $100 in cheeses, chicken, ice cream, etc. you sent 2 men to fix the fridge, but it still did not work. We had to buy $20 worth of ice daily to put in coolers for milk, eggs, etc. The tv in the living room never worked. We called and texted to try to get help, but you would disconnect after a few minutes. I was extremely disappointed with my vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolene P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun

We had the best time with friends every thing was prefect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location

We really enjoyed being right on the beach. Dauphin Island is a great family friendly place to stay! Already looking to book again for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diann L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway for 3 couples

We loved the house! It was perfect for 3 couples - plenty of space, great deck space, loved walking down the steps and being on the beach. Saw lots of dolphins! Great space for game playing in the evenings. We all said we would be happy to come back and stay at "License to Chill" again! (We did have an issue with the grill not working and it was replaced quickly, however that grill didn't work and we didn't a call back on that.)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023