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

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Smart TV
Smart TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪62 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the area

Dauphin Island

At this holiday home you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a living room and a Smart TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board are also available. .Attractions in proximity to this Dauphin Island holiday home include Fort Morgan and Fort Morgan Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • West End Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of South Alabama - 55 min drive - 74.9 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 58 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Fort Morgan - 62 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

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

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Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach?

Yep, Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach is on Dauphin Island Beaches. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and fishing. You can also find motor boats.

Does Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach?

No, Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 48 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

2/10 Terrible

Chambliss B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
I felt like the house might fall in at any point in time. The deck was unstable, and I felt unsafe. Wiring under the house - didn't want my children near any of it - bathrooms filthy with mold. Not a huge deal, but it was not worth the price we paid. will not rent again nor recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a lovely house on the water. The kids loved playing on the beach and was great to watch from the deck. We’ll be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catheryne C.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie A., Amory

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a very relaxing time. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

The property was clean and on the ocean. The property management was excellent with updates due to a storm. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach home

It’s a great place to relax and unwind! Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon E.

Liked: Cleanliness

On the Water

It was an experience we've never had staying "ON" the water and it was fun! Our family of 6 enjoyed our stay. Parking and unloading was a task but was well worth the experience of being over the water. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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