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Dog-friendly, waterfront getaway w/ a private hot tub, furnished patio, hammock

Escape to this island paradise with your furry friends and unwind in style! Experience stunning sunsets over Mobile Bay from your private balcony.

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Property grounds
Beach nearby
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 81971 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

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

Dog-friendly, waterfront getaway w/ a private hot tub, furnished patio, hammock

Paws-a-While

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Take a few days to 'Paws-a-While' and enjoy a relaxing stay at this bayfront home located on Dauphin Island! The house itself has a well-equipped kitchen for easy meal preparation and plenty of seating for dining both inside and out on the furnished balcony! Enjoy the beautiful views of Mobile Bay while relaxing in your hot tub or watching a little cable TV by the outdoor wet bar.

What's nearby:
Stroll out the back door and enjoy your bayfront beach paradise! This house is located just five miles away from Dauphin Island Sea Lab. The island also features a golf course and a bird sanctuary. And when you are feeling a little hungry, there are plenty of local restaurants to choose from!

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Outdoor shower
Dogs are welcome with a small nightly fee
Full kitchen with a dishwasher
Outdoor wet bar with a wine cooler

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 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 36 years of age to book. Guests under 36 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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 a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,971 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 36

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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Dog-friendly Waterfront Getaway
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Dog-friendly Waterfront Getaway House
Dog-friendly Waterfront Getaway House

About the area

Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 5 min walk
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 5 min drive
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 10 min drive
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 10 min drive
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly, waterfront getaway w/ a private hot tub, furnished patio, hammock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly, waterfront getaway w/ a private hot tub, furnished patio, hammock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly, waterfront getaway w/ a private hot tub, furnished patio, hammock?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly, waterfront getaway w/ a private hot tub, furnished patio, hammock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Dauphin Island Beaches and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Dauphin Island Public Beach. Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Dog-friendly, waterfront getaway w/ a private hot tub, furnished patio, hammock Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Tamara G.

Vacation
Loved the location!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Beautiful place.
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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6/10 Okay

Lisa H.

Great location and perfect for our furry babies.
We enjoyed our stay at Paws a while. We loved having our dogs with us. The location was perfect and it’s a really nice house. We did have some things that should be addressed prior to your next guests.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Nice vacation!
Really nice property. Had a really nice time.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

Perfect for young kids
This bayside home was the perfect beach experience for us with our young kids. They loved playing in the sand and it was nice to let them play in the water without fear of currents or large waves. This was reinforced every day when we looked across the street and saw the waves breaking hard on the gulf side beach!

10/10 Excellent

thomas t.

Short visit to DI
Loved the property. It was clean, well appointed and the hot tub was definitely a bonus! Absolutely would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

Close to the Gulf and bay
We had a hiccup with our original reservation but the staff exceeded every expectation to make sure we were taken care of. Then stopped in when we arrived to check on us. Everything was awesome
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2/10 Terrible

Jon W.

Most horrible trip to the beach we've ever had.
Washing machine was full of water when we got there. Could not wash clothes. There was a nail sticking out of the second tray of the stairs that cut my grandson's foot. There was also a broken piece on the footboard that my other grandson cut his leg on the Hot tub did not work at all no help from the staff to get the problems fixed refrigerator downstairs at the bar didn't work. Property was not maintained very well. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S., Cottondale

Beautiful DOG Friendly Property
Property was as described. Such a beautiful place for family and pets to enjoy! Hope to return one day!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

End of summer break
Good location on island. Easy access to bay and ocean. Very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

heather l.

Nice getaway
Easy to access both gulf and bay side. Nice that you did not feel right on top of your neighbor. Loved and really appreciate that is was pet friendly. Our dog had a great time!
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8/10 Good

Caren M.

Teachers on Fall Break
The peace and quiet and the clranliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

Emily E.

Beautiful home, great location and needs some repair
The house itself is beautiful and in a beautiful location. We loved the white sand beach and looking for shells. Our dog had a blast swimming and we were happy we could take her with us. Some items need repair and were difficult to use and/or didn’t work (oven, grill, bar TV, bar lights, bar fridge, hot tub). There are no hammocks like shown in the pictures. For the price of this rental and the amount of competition, these items should be in good working condition.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridgett V.

Review of Paws-A-While beachhouse
We were very pleased with the rental except that neither ice machine worked-the one on the counter or the in the freezer-so I reported this, but no one came, so we had to buy ice. The oven does not work properly. The top oven did not heat up past a certain degree, the bottom oven didn't work unless the top oven was on.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Lesia B.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Beach escape
We had an issue checking in. We arrived on the island early, so we drove around getting familiar with the area. At 4pm we headed to the house. We arrived a few minutes after 4pm to find the cleaning crew. They didn’t speak English so a representative arrived to speak with us. She was very nice and apologetic. Regardless, we sat and waited at the patio area under the house. This area was a big disappointment. It was nothing like pictured. All the nice furniture was gone. The hanging chairs, large grill, hammock. And lounge chairs were gone. The only furniture was a picnic table, one broken wooden lounge chair, a heavy outdoor lounge chair and matching beach style chair. There was a large grill that was broken and a smaller working grill. We chose this house because of the downstairs area. We felt it would be a perfect area to keep our dog out of the sun while we enjoyed the sun and we’re just steps from the water. Once we were able to enter the house, it was perfect. Very clean and exactly as pictured. The furniture was comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked with all necessities. The next disappointment was the hot tub. I lifted the cover and the water was dirty. It stuck a
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Girls Trip 2024
Great place..hope to rent again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jose E.

Great Family Home
We did enjoy the location, the amazing views, how clean and family friendly retreat, amazing time with the family, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

Great location!
We loved being able to go back and forth between the Gulf and bay. Evenings on the Bayside provided the most spectacular sunsets! Awesome stay in an incredible home!
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6/10 Okay

Dwayne B.

Not like last year
What a difference a year makes. Stayed here last year and all was great. This year, outside furniture broken or missing, no bedding for fold out couch, television on deck had no power(broken), hot tub did not work properly and fittings were falling off/missing. Other than that everything else was great. Very nice place, just not like last year

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Perfect pet friendly home
We absolutely loved Paws-awhile. The house is beautiful and has stunning views. The beds and furniture are very comfortable, and the property is clean and well maintained. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

c T.

Great Home!
Location was great the home was very comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Great place
We brought our family and our 3 labs with us. House was big enough for all of us and as pictured. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tiesha C.

Beautiful clean home
This was our 1st time to dauphin island. It was so relaxing, not crowded, clean beaces. House was very clean & had everything we needed plus some. Outdoor furniture was different then pics showed but it was fine. Perfect vacation to take your dogs. Bring your groceries cause they are very expensive to get on the island.

10/10 Excellent

Brad S., Adkins, TX

Great place for a family vacation
Beautiful views of the gulf with bayside access. Awesome set up downstairs for entertaining. Great vacation spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William H.

July 9-16, 2022 stay
The property was clean, well equipped as advertised and in a pleasant and growing neighborhood. Excellent access to the water with a sandy beach and shoreline. Overall, the property provided an excellent venue for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022