"Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8135 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Dauphin Island, AL

Dauphin Island Beaches2 min walk
Dauphin Island Public Beach10 min drive
Isle Dauphine Golf Club15 min drive
Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

*We are now offering the use of our 2 kayaks year round for our renters during their stay. Enjoy watching the dolphins from the "Czech Mate", that has a private beach to the Mississippi Sound/Bay side! Our home is just a short walking distance to West End Beach. Enjoy picturesque views of the water (Gulf & Sound) from every window! This beautiful home has granite counter tops, tile flooring, crown molding, & an open floor plan. Relax on the back porch watching the wildlife & boats on the beautiful Bay side or from the front of the house by watching & hearing the Gulf of Mexico waves. Only steps to the beach of the Sound & to the Gulf. You can kayak in the Sound right behind the house. A bike path goes from the West End through town. You can bring your own bikes or rent one up the road. There are 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8 (3 queen beds, 2 twin beds, & 2 roll away cots). 2 bathrooms with the master bath having a walk-in & shower. Linens & towels provided. Pet friendly (limit of 2 dogs & non-refundable). Pet fee is $75 per dog if 2 dogs. $100 for one dog. No smoking is allowed. There are 5 tv's (1 in each bedroom & 1 in the great room with a DVD player). The t.v. in the great room is a smart t.v.. The dining table seats 6 & there are 4 bar stools at the breakfast bar. Amenities include: Outdoor shower, internet, dishes, utensils, electric griddle, crock pot, dishwasher, microwave, stove, oven, stainless steel refrigerator, coffee maker, washer/dryer, toaster, board games, books, dvd's, & charcoal grill under the house. The Mississippi Sound/Bay side has great fishing, & dolphins are often sighted from both the Gulf & the Sound. You can kick back & relax in the porch swing or rope swing under the house.

To access the Gulf beach, just walk a few steps across the road & you can set up a canopy tent, chairs, etc. This is free to do. For the Mississippi Sound/Bay side beach, just walk down the back steps of the house & you have your own private beach up to the Sound. West End Beach is also close to the house.

Please have your dogs on a flea & tick prevention medicine. Just for your information, the Town of Dauphin Island requires all dogs to be on a leash and properly secured when outdoors and also requires that dog waste from rental property yard, beaches and public areas be picked up and properly disposed of. We know you will enjoy our home as much as we do!

**** WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU PURCHASE TRIP INSURANCE FOR ANY ISSUE THAT MAY DELAY OR PREVENT YOU FROM COMING INCLUDING STORMS****

**During the months of June & July, we require a minimum of 7 nights stay from Saturday to Saturday only.**

Property manager

Joe and Cosette Povlovich

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Ocean view

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

* All trash must be bagged & placed in trash bins under house before check out.

* All linens & towels must be placed in hall by washer & dryer prior to checkout.

* Place all dishes, cups, silverware, pans, etc. in the dishwasher and start prior to check out.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: USD 75 per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Kiva Dunes Golf Course and CJ's Par 3 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Indian Shell Mound Park and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min walk
Dauphin Island Public Beach - 10 min drive
Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 15 min drive
Indian Shell Mound Park - 15 min drive
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 19 min drive

Getting around

Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

Pirate's Bar & Grill - 15 min drive
Pelican Pub - 15 min drive
Islanders Restaurant & Bar - 13 min drive
Reel Deal BBQ & Seafood - 12 min drive
Island Rainbow - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End located?

This Dauphin Island holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Dauphin Island Beaches, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dauphin Island Public Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park. Fort Gaines and Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Y.

12 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Our family absolutely loves the trip. The location is great. We walked across the street to enjoy the ocean and when we wanted calmer water, we went behind the house. Everything was great. We would love to do it again. Communication back and forth was excellent and very prompt. Incredible trip.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

malinda s.

4 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!!!

Absolutely amazing! Perfect spot with the bay in the back yard and the beach is just a short walk across the street. The steps were alot for my elderly parents but over all it was a great stay and very clean! Had everything we needed! Would definitely stay here again

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn R.

30 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little bit of Heaven

What a beautiful home. I just cannot say enough. It was immaculately clean, well-kept and ready for us as soon as we walked in the door. There was games and toys available for my kiddos along with gates for both the front and back decks so that they could go outside whenever they wanted to without risk falling down the steps. We were just steps away from the Gulf as well as the Sound, including our own little private oasis beach on the Sound side. Absolutely fantastic. There were clear instructions given for check-in and check-out along with details on the fridge in case we forgot anything. Communication was fantastic and any time I had a question I received an answer with no wait. I would highly recommend this property for anyone considering visiting this community. Thank you so much for allowing us to come into your home and to share this experience with my loved ones. We cannot wait to return!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

24 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Location Location

The area around Chech Mate may change with new homes built and new stores and restaurants but the views and scenery of Chech Mate are incredible and

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann F.

18 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for us/dogs

Welcome surprise on opening the door. Have stayed at many locations with rentals and this was our best. Perfect location. Dog friendly. booked for next year already and Molly was a gem.

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Joe and Cosette Povlovich

Our family has been vacationing on beautiful Dauphin Island, Alabama for years. It is our peaceful sanctuary & we would start to dread to leave the island days before we had to go back to Tennessee. God has blessed us immensely by allowing us to finally have a permanent home on the island. Words cannot describe how thankful we are to our Lord for giving us this peace of heaven on such a picturesque island. The house was named “Czech Mate” due to our Czechoslovakian ancestry. From seeing dolphins to swimming in the waves of the gulf or bay or watching the beautiful sunsets in the evening (Dauphin Island is the Sunset Capital of Alabama), we cannot get enough of this amazing place. We know you will enjoy our home & incredible Dauphin Island as much as we do!!

Why they chose this property

Dauphin Island, Alabama is such a unique, quaint, beach town. We love the quietness of the island & the beauty & charm. We like that Dauphin Island is not overrun by tourist sites, but has many fun activities for all ages. We chose this location for it's closeness to the Gulf & the Bay/Mississippi Sound. We have the best of both worlds, with the Gulf & the Sound just steps from our home. We also have a private beach behind the house, & we love the West End of the island.

What makes this property unique

We wanted to see & hear the Gulf/Ocean waves from our home & the Mississippi Sound, so this was the absolute perfect place for us! It never gets old opening the curtains in the morning & seeing the fins of dolphins break the surface. The sunsets are beautiful from our location & the peace & tranquility of our area is a sanctuary to us.