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Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach

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On the beach
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach

Amazing views, blissful sunsets, ocean breezes, and the sound of waves lapping at the shoreline await you at this fabulous, recently-built, pet-friendly, beachfront home located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. ""Villa Delphinus"" (named for the leaping dolphin constellation) was built 2008 and has a large, wrap-around, partially covered deck for panoramic views of the Gulf and Bay. The interior is bathed in that magical seaside light and features a vaulted living room, bamboo flooring, 2 bedrooms with queen beds, a third bedroom with a duo-bunk, and a sleeper sofa in the living room, 2 porcelain tiled bathrooms, and spacious, open living, dining, and kitchen areas. And, like all our great Dauphin Island vacation rentals, the kitchen is fully outfitted with everything you'll need for a great vacation. Please be advised of the following information prior to placing a Reservation: Minimum Age for the Primary Renter is 25 and Primary Renter must be present for the entire stay. Maximum Occupancy numbers include Children and cannot be exceeded at any time. All of our Homes are Non-Smoking. Some homes are Pet-friendly, with prior written permission, and a Pet Fee paid. A signed Rental Agreement is Required, which contains additional Rules and Guidance. We do not allow Weddings, Receptions or Parties at our Properties.

Property manager

Dauphin Island Beach Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

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

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 14 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 15 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 18 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Dauphin Island Beaches and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Dauphin Island Public Beach. Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
very nice
my favorite part is looking over the balcony being able to see a little of every type fish including a couple small sharks
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
House is right on the water. You can hear the waves as you drift off at night. Very relaxing! House is nicely decorated and roomy. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 day stay on beach
Overall I felt the home was comfortable with good amenities, though it’s a little dated with some wear. The location was great you can’t get any closer to the beach for sure. It was great for my husband and I and our teens. Hearing the waves throughout the night obs so peaceful! My only complaints are WiFi is slow, and we saw lots of roaches during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kaylee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location but property needs alot of work.
Overall a cute house, but these pictures they used are years old it seems. This house needs alot of work. There are outside doors that dont close properly, windows that are broken- we had to be careful with our little ones because they could have easily cut themselves, the deck needs boards replaced- very unsafe, again my little ones could have easily fallen off the deck through the hole they tried to cover with a propane tank or the broken spindles that needed to be reattached to deck. The air conditioning did not work when we got there- we contacted property manager and they did send someone out the same night, unfortunately we were without air for the night as they had to replace the air conditioning unit the next day. They then proceeded to leave the ladder up on the outside of the house for our whole week stay- and again the little ones could have easily climbed up this if we were not paying full attention. Overall the property was decorated very nicely and was in a nice location on the island. If we ever did decide to come back we would not be staying at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing location
Our overall stay was wonderful! The location and the views were the best! The home is nice, but is in need of a little maintenance. The microwave took 5 minutes just to soften butter. Never could get it to melt. The oven control panel has been pushed in. It still works, at least. The doors are very hard to latch when closing. Probably due to the salt water. The deck gives amazing views, but the railing is a little sketchy. 2 of the 3 loungers were broken as well as one of the 4 blue beach chairs. These things did not bother us too much. Just thought you should be aware. We would definitely recommend this place! Water views from every room. We loved being able to just walk down the stairs to the beach. Very convenient. The beaches were fairly private, clean and quiet. Not a lot of tourist activities on the island, makes for a very relaxing vacation. Even in the 100 degree heat, the breeze coming off the ocean made it nice. Breathtaking views of the sunrises, sunsets and the full moon was indescribable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Marie de Putron S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Rolling Waves and Crashing Surf
Beautiful setting with the surf rolling under the house on stilts. Loved the sunny days and cloudy days. The house has a lot of deferred maintenance. Plus I did see a few cockroaches. Ick. The cleaners need to tend to the fan blades, the light fixtures and wipe down the counters behind the kitchen sink and where it is difficult to reach. The kitchen drawers were not clean. I found some pet hair on the equipment. But the setting was stupendous. For the money I would have expected the condition to be clean. MdeP
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
House was perfect! Sunsets and sunrises were beautiful. Watched from the deck. Highly recommend this vacation home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Water was clear. It was amazing to see all the sea life from the porch above the water. Overall it was an amazing trip. It was super relaxing which we needed after the work year we've had. Only negative thing we encountered. Was on the last night the water had come up significantly under the house and this made logs/ lumber come up with it. They kept crashing into the stilts of the house. Shaking/thunderous noises happened. It made it hard to sleep. Other than that it was a perfect stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The only issue I had was trying to get the outside key box to open,.
We all loved our stay there. Being right at the water was amazing and there was always a great breeze from the ocean so that made it really nice. We saw dolphins every day and that was pretty neat and at night you could feel the house sway from the waves. I would highly recommend this place if you want to be right on the ocean.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K., Knoxville, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness
What an experience!
Wonderful week at the beach with the kids (18, 19, 20 & 21). We loved fished off the dock, going for walks on the beach and just hanging out. The house was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

fewferfev

Liked: Cleanliness
Wildness of Waves
This place is just unbelievable. The roar of the waves and the movement felt of the sea made for a most special time even though all the world seemed to be in a real fix with the flights being cancelled and people being tossed about like the waves. Really something! What a fantastic place that beautiful house is. There were 7 of us and plenty of room. Thank you. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with quiet beach
The property was clean and located directly on the water and beach. We loved it. There were miles of unpopulated Beach approximately one block away. The property manager checked in several times although we didn’t need anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Catch cool fish right from the deck!
We had a great time catching fish right off the deck of the house. It was sized perfectly for a family of 4 (although it sleeps more) and well laid-out. The kitchen was well-stocked, but some of the dishes had been put away dirty. The neighborhood setup is a little odd, on such a narrow spit of land -- folks had to walk through other houses' 'yards' to get from one end of the beach to another -- but it worked out fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Perfect!
Nice little vacation house. We had 4 adults and 3 children, plenty of room. Was nice to have a beach to leave chairs and toys on. Nice to have water hose to wash most of our sand off before entering the house. Gas grill was convenient and easy to use. Kitchen was nicely furnished.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Lauren S., Acworth, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views!
The views were absolutely amazing. We enjoyed our time on the island and the slow pace. The barrier around part of the house (under the deck) is broken, and lots of rebar sticking out in places. There were some nails sticking out of the wood near the stairs, where the barrier is partially covered with sand. The pictures were misleading and taken a while ago as there are more houses around the house now. There was a piece of metal that looked like an old canopy tent frame sticking out of the sand, between the barrier and where my small children were playing. We tried pulling it up and could not so I contacted DIBR and offered to send pictures. I was told it was probably rebar, but they would send someone out, however; we never saw anyone. We will definitely be returning to the island, but will be staying in a different location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip 2021
House was beautiful, clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacay
Absolutely loved the location which was why I chose Villa Delphinus! Except for a couple rainy days and storms it was a great vacay and the ease of rental, check in and out couldn’t be better!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

A relaxing vacation
My spouse and I had so much fun staying in a beach house that felt like we were staying in the ocean than just staying by the ocean! The sound and movement was truly amazing! We loved the location! So had a lovely time but do want to draw your attention to a few items. Appliance issues—toaster oven did not work, microwave door and seal is broken. Shower curtain liners both had mold on them.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lea F., Cordova

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Getaway
We enjoyed our stay at Villa Delphinus very much. The house is perfectly located near the west end of island. Very quiet area. Nice beach, nice wrap-around patio, well-appointed home. I should note: we visited the area in low season - as well as after the area being impacted by two late season hurricanes - so there were not a lot of restaurants open. The WiFi at the house was also very spotty, at best, so if planning to work or be "connected" while onsite, a visitor might want to plan for alternative internet source.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S., Birmingham, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon Vacay
We fell in with this house!! We came to DI for our honeymoon and we didn’t want to leave. The pics were exactly what the house looked like. We loved sitting on the bed and listening to the waves crash right outside our bedroom door. We enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere of DI and we can’t wait to return. Thank you for helping make our honeymoon a great trip. We will def book this house again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

annette t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Space
We had a great time. It was a beautiful house with a beautiful view. We got there just after a hurricane hit, but were busy cleaning up, and we had a much needed relaxing few days! Thankyou!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful escape
Loved hearing the sound of the waves. Perfect little house on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

bryan c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was amazing!
Our family of 5 had a great time at this property. The house was located right on the beach at the West end of the island which is not very busy. We fished right from the shore and spent all day every day on the lovely beach. The place had everything you need, but be sure to bring dish & laundry soap, your own toiletries, paper products, beach towels and chairs (you can always buy these items on the Island at the Ship & Shore, but it’s pricey). Would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely the most relaxing vacation ever! Didn’t want to leave!
Easy no hassle rental. They even allowed the girls to enjoy vacation with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

JOEY E H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven
The Villa was exactly as advertised and simply perfect in every way! From the constant sound of the water, to the views of sunrise and sunset. you could not ask for a prettier place on the planet :) Add to that it's pet friendly- we'll be making that 16 hour drive again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020