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A Short Walk to Dauphin Island Beach.*Pets Welcome* special rates 20% Discount

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪52 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.

A Short Walk to Dauphin Island Beach.*Pets Welcome* special rates 20% Discount



A Dauphin Island house nestled in the trees with large sand dunes between the house and the Gulf of Mexico. This is a quiet street on the west end of the Island near the public beach.

It has 2 Bedrooms: #1 with a king size bed and #2 with two twin beds. One bath with a large garden tub and a separate shower. TV's and DVD's are in each bedroom and living room.

A full Kitchen,with granite counter tops, separate dining area, and a living room. Sliding glass doors open to a large balcony with room for grilling or dining.

We are licensed with the 'Town of Dauphin Island' and the State of Alabama.

Keywords: House
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this holiday home's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Dauphin Island Beaches. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. A kitchen and a balcony are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and balcony
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Dauphin Island Beaches and a 2-minute drive from Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council
As a guest of A Short Walk to Dauphin Island Beach.*Pets Welcome* special rates 20% Discount , you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: All size dogs allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Short Walk Dauphin Island Beach Pets Welcome
Short Walk Dauphin Pets Welco

A short walk to the Dauphin beach, 20% Discount for a month stay ,pets welcome Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 239 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

B K.

Adequate

Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate. Rain & tornado kept us inside for a few days. Not in property management control. However, as advertised, the beach may be within walking distance if you are in your 20's. It's a long walk-through high grass/weed and water. Wife & I in our 70's could not get to it. Only 1 day at the beach was disappointing. Also, a note on the refrigerator stated free parking at the beach if stamped by the police department which is not so, beach is not included with the signed police authorization slip. The home had everything we needed and was comfortable. It is a good deal for the price.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

Liked: Cleanliness

peaceful getaway

Enjoyed our stay on Ohara Drive. The host was easy to contact and always responded quickly. Kitchen was well equipped. Bed was comfortable. Plenty of linens in bathroom. My only complaint was the stairs but maybe that is because I am 77!! Will probably rent it again next year. It was peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

2ndviolinman

Liked: Cleanliness

Always a pleasure

Quiet spot in the neighborhood. Easy walk to the middle beach, bike anywhere on the island in minutes. 3rd or 4th stay in this property, price means we can come more often!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cari O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good for the Price, but some issues

We loved the location (a bit off the main drag but within walking distance to the public beach). This was a lovely wooded lot, which made the porch and porch swing a bonus!. Also, the whole check in was super easy!!! Great wifi, the TV had most of what we would want but we also brought our own ROKU (which was super easy to attach to the LR and BR TVs).The pictures were a little bit misleading: The house is in need of updating and the kitchen photo leaves out the fact that the washer/dryer/water heater are all there and exposed. But honestly, that was fine.The bed was comfortable, but I suggest you bring your own pillows. Plenty of towels for showers, and the kitchen had most of the basics. If you plan to actually cook a family meal there, I would let them know to see what you may need to supplement. For our needs, it was just fine!Here is my only real complaint: The water heater provides enough water for 1 10-min shower every 3-4 hours. If you want to use that lovely tub they have, you will need to boil supplemental water in pots and pans as there is not enough hot water to actually fill the tub.That being said, we would absolutely re-book this site, especially now that we are aware.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terese T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable home in a quiet neighborhood

Everything needed for a nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca W.

No frills but ok

Definitely no frills, we booked this with the intention of not being in it much beyond sleeping and showering and it served us well for that. It might be time for some updating, but it’s usable and for the price, I couldn’t beat it to have our own space. Be prepared if you have younger kids, there is no cable but 31.4 is the channel for old school cartoons the internet worked fine so my teen was happy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

tom c., dallas tx

Liked: Cleanliness

Dauphin Island Rest

The house was as described and Dauphin Island is unadorned and basic. Bring what you need and plan to just relax. No flashing lights but the people are very nice. No night life but a casual and restful place to spend a few days. The house had everything we needed and was comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great hideaway

So peaceful and relaxing! We spent a lot of our time on the porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall a great trip to dauphin island, thanks Joy!

Property was perfect for the price point (the price was amazing), but naturally, there are a few hiccups that come with that price level: - it is certainly not a short walk from the beach! Excercise enthusiasts may disagree with me as we estimated it was about 2 miles before you hit sand (not the ocean, but dunes THEN ocean), so be prepared to load up and drive to a public access point (not a big deal, dauphin island public beaches are awesome!) - the property definitely has some age to it. The main bedroom has shag carpet and is accompanied by a...musty? old? sour? smell. It isnt overbearing, and leaving the door open while out on the island got rid of most of it, but it was definitely still there. Everything was clean but the smell was strong. My assumption is that its just another "old house smell", as there are many of those present throughout the property. This sour smell was isolated to the main bedroom. - the bedroom sleeps WARM. If you are a warm sleeper, you'll love this property, as even with the a/c set to 65, the main bedroom will not get cooler than about 72-74. This is with the door open or closed. Other than those issues, everything worked perfectly. If you're looking to save a buck and don't mind a few tiny caveats, this property is awesome and very hassle free!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Meagan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Teri O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

We had a great time on the island. House is a little dated but comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect rental and a wonderful trip!

This rental was so cute and perfect for our vacation! If you have a dog that likes to hang outside, I recommend bringing a baby gate to trap them on the porch with you. I used one of the outdoor chairs to block him in a pinch. We will definitely be back! Not to mention Dauphin Island itself was absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend Getaway

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect for us and our dogs. The pictures on the listing represent the property well, and we had everything we needed. We especially enjoyed watching the hummingbirds come to the feeder while we sat on the porch in the swing. Lovely quiet neighborhood. We will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

patricia c.

Disliked: Cleanliness

great stay

as always everything was wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Had a great trip. Place was very clean. Was a great place to stay with my two dogs. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed my fishing trip

It was nice and served its purpose.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

It’s not just a house, it’s a home. My daughter stayed while attending summer classes at the sea lab and my husband and I also enjoyed the house. Felt very safe and felt like home.
Stayed 75 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

great place to stay

would recommend to others
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway

We love staying out this rental due to peaceful area. The place is always clean when we arrive. We love to sit on the patio and bird watch. Only set back this visit was a cold front came thru in late April and made it to cold to take a dip in the gulf water !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restful tree house

Comfortable 2nd floor accommodations among the pines and residential neighborhood, full kitchen, strong shower, working washing machine, dryer and dishwasher, large shaded covered deck amenable to bird watching and listening, relaxing, and outdoor meals. Note; the stair steps are of maximum height and plentiful. The spacious public beach is easily accessible by foot and becomes wilder walking eastward. Pirate's Cove Bar & Grill is less than a mile down the road and Skinner's Seafood, 2 bird sanctuaries, and gift shops are close by. Cooking supplies may not fit everyone's needs and I was glad to bring my own. Internet access works well, the TV streaming options are limited, and the DVD player works fine. I contacted Joy once and she graciously responded within an hour. We would happily rent this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Weekend escape

The place is a little dated. Everything was well maintained and clean. The location is secluded and quiet. A little walk or drive to the public beach access. Overall, the rental surpassed my expectation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time at Dauphin Island

The house is centrally located and secluded. Minimal traffic and very little noise (except some construction work on nearby houses during the week). The house is perfect for 2 people and is pet friendly. The yard has a fence but it is falling down in some places. Unless you have an off-leash trained dog, I would recommend keeping them on a long line to go potty. My husband enjoyed hanging out on the porch in the chair. Stairs are a little hard if you have mobility issues, but they are manageable. If you're just looking for a place to stay and don't care about the fancy frilly stuff, this place is ideal. We didn't need to pay extra for fancy stuff like at other places. The house fit our needs well and I would recommend staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall things were good.

The house is nice, and cozy. However to our surprise there was people going under the house. The cottage was booked most of our w week stay. Im sorry but that was invasive and no getting around it! The stairs go up to the back of the house! We never dreamed that people would be there and theres no privacy at all! We did our best to not make them feel awkwardly. The house itself was fine. A hottub would be nice! The silverware and kitchen utensils are cheap and very hard to cook with! I would say new pots and pans and nice silverware. The owner was nice enough, i would book again if suggestions were addressed.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024