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“Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach!

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“Happy Joy”
Enjoy our comfortable furnishings and beachy decor!
Enjoy dinners with your friends and family at the table! Booster seat available
Everything you need to prepare meals! Dish tabs and laundry pods included!
Hand crafted dining table for six!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6113.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fort Gaines
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Captain's Quarters

1 King Bed

Flamingo Room

1 Queen Bed

Happy Room

2 Single Beds

Sun Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Flamingo Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

“Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach!

Happy Joy is a unique condo that is nestled right on the beach in Dauphin Island, Alabama. We are located on the East end of the island which is higher elevation and is protected from flooding! Yeah!

Enjoy family and friends in the great room! Featuring a very spacious kitchen, dining area, and living room with beautiful leather recliners and couch (with USB charging ports and automatic reclining) and smart TV. Relax in the Sun Room by the floor-to-ceiling windows on the daybed and trundle.

The master bedroom features a very comfortable king-size bed with an en-suite bath and an adjoining space we call the “Happy Room” that has a daybed and trundle, small desk and printer, and books, games, puzzles, etc.

The second bedroom has a super comfortable queen bed with the second bathroom across the hall and a fun Flamingo theme!

We also are sharing our beach wagon, chairs, beach toys, and small charcoal grill for your convenience! We want to make “Happy Joy” your home away from home!

Walk right out the door and within 2 minutes (we timed it) you will be standing in the beach! You will pass the outdoor shower and pool as you make your way to the quiet, gorgeous white sandy beach!

Another unique feature is there are NO stairs to climb in or out of the condo! The only time you will see steps is when you go down the three steps on the boardwalk that lead to the sand!

Our family just purchased this condo as a “bucket list” Dream of mine. We have new furniture throughout and everything you need to have a fun and relaxing vacation! We know you will feel Happy at “Happy Joy”!

Property manager

Joy Rich
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not allow any guests to eat on the beds. Food and drink stains are very challenging to remove and can ruin the comforters.
Do not attempt to open the lock to the owner's closet, the supplies inside are strictly for the property owner's use.
Do not take any linens, towels, blankets, etc. out of the condo. A fee to replace these items if removed will be taken out of your damage deposit.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this condo is on the beach. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary. With scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Fort Gaines - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary, Dauphin Island Beaches and East End Beach. Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely unit, close to the beach. Very well kept up. Quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam L.

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

Happy Joy Stay

Great location and ease of access to the beach. Very quiet location. Easy to get around the area, lots of information to help with things to do and places to eat. Owners very easy to get in touch with and quick responses to our questions. We plan on returning next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Quick stay

This was a lovely place to stay! No one’s fault that Francine rolled in to spoil the show! Loved the proximity to the beach & we managed 3 beach walks. Okay the last one we got pretty damp but it was exciting! Not your every day experience! We loved the place. Just wished we could have stayed longer! ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Relaxing!!

Love this place and you can look out the window and see the ocean!! We had 6 people and all slept good. When you go to the beach there was never to many people there always had plenty of space!! We took our kids and they range from 2yrs old to 17 years old. The walk to the beach is not bad at all. We went the last week in June.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica S., Tyrone georgia

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

Very comfortable and relaxing

Great location, accomodations, community.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy V.

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

Beautiful Condo in great location!

We absolutely loved our stay at Happy Joy. We were traveling with our 3 children, ages 10, 10 and 12. The proximity to the beach was perfect. We walked about 2 miles down the beach in one direction. We fished 100 yards from the condo, we rented bikes and biked to the bird sanctuary and to the Fort and visited the aquarium. The owners thought of every amenity to make our stay amazing. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

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

Family friendly

Nice, clean family friendly condo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Mark M.

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

Beach condo

It was a nice condo had everything we needed. It was 100 yds from the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Family Girls’ beach trip

It was a perfect week. The condo was exactly as described and extremely welcoming. We loved that you could see and hear the water from the condo. The beach area was never crowded and the littles loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

CARL B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Joy

Clean no problem checking in/out Information booklet helpful Enjoyed the island TV issues Owner very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Wayland T.

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

The Island of Peace

The property location is a perfect setting for much needed recharging time with the family. This property is one of the older properties The outside shows character and age, however the owners of A9 Happy Joy have put their modern touch of decor inside to make the inside feel like home. Our family and I enjoyed our downtime on the private beach all day and in the evening cooking meals making memories together. It is important to know that this property is shared with some full-time occupants Their idea of peace and quiet may not be the same as yours so select accordingly as we learned to adapt and adjust. Thankful for the long days on the beach we were able to adjust to the heavy footed neighbor above with the vocal dog. We are definitely interested in looking at other rental location options to revisit Daulphin Island in the near future. We were thankful with the willingness of the host to hear our concerns about their "heavy footed" above.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S., Arkadelphia, Arkansas

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

Great location for a family beach trip

The private beach was convenient for short daytime excursions and allowed us to quickly return to air-conditioning when needed. I’d recommend packing extra Pedialyte powder to give a hydration boost as our son had a prolonged episode of tachycardia although we constantly pushed fluids. The condo was clean and welcoming. Beds were comfortable, and plenty of bath linens and beach towels were available. We brought laundry pods but there were plenty to use for our short stay. Our first aid kit didn’t include vinegar for jellyfish stings, so I was happy to see it in the cabinet. Basic dishes and utensils were included. Shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel dispensers were included. An assigned parking space was available right outside the unit. The upstairs kitten rushed into the condo unit and needed to be retrieved but that was how we found the missing puzzle piece mentioned in previous reviews under the couch! Speaking of upstairs, be prepared for noise from the unit above in this older downstairs condo. I first thought there was someone inside our unit upon arrival. Sounds continued during our stay - not before 8 am or past 10 pm - but the loud echo of coolers being dragged, running, and doors slamming was reminiscent of living in a dorm. We found books for a 4-8 year-old age level as well as a few for older children and adults. We collected seashells, ghost crabs, and visited the Aquarium to learn about marine life and pet stingrays. East End Public Beach (near Fort Gaines) had the best shells and a hermit crab colony along the rocks. We left our gear at home as the provided chairs, toys, nets, umbrella, soft cooler, and beach wagon were convenient. I did still bring our own larger pop-up canopy shelter for better sun coverage and a larger soft-sided cooler. Our family recommends Pirate’s Bar and Grill (panoramic views and selection of adult beverages), Skinner’s Seafood (homemade shrimp and crab bisque, steamed shrimp with black pepper and garlic, crab legs), and Lighthouse Bakery (cinnamon rolls). We spent 1.5 days in Mobile and Foley (outlet mall). A&M Peanut Shop in Mobile sells nuts to feed squirrels in Bienville Square. Overall, we found our stay very comfortable. I’d recommend the condo for small families but would caution guests to prepare for background noise that comes with living in close proximity. When I reached out to Joy before arriving she was prompt and responsive, so I am certain that she would have helped if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott E.

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

Enjoyable

The place was clean and comfortable. No complaints except that I was disappointed in the location and distance from the beach. But in all, the stay was very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

jody d.

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

Our stay at Happy Joy

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Happy Joy. It was clean, well stocked and comfortable! We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele H., Hattieville, Arkansas

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

Excellent experience

We had a wonderful experience. The condo was very clean, there were plenty of towels and even beach towels for us to use. We loved the beach toys, umbrella, and the wagon! Plan to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

Great get away

Amazing place very close to beach and also attractions
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

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

Happy Joy is truly a special place

Our family was there for spring break. The location is perfect; there is a pool and the beach is literally just steps away. The "extras" provided by the owner were very helpful--beach accessories and a wagon to haul them in. The unit had plenty of space for the five of us. It could easily sleep 8. We would happily stay here again. The island is a fun place to be, and this unit gave us great access to all of it!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime-Ann S.

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

Spring Break

This condo was nice. The decor was cute and we had everything that we needed available. It was comfortable and had easy access to the beach. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry Anna P.

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

Amazing

Everything is so close and convenient. The beach is just steps away. It was so quiet and peaceful. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chandra K., Kaysville, Utah

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

Beautiful relaxing condo

Great condo, beautiful beach, centralized location to everything on the island. I particularly liked the tips left by the owners for the best places to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lena A.

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

Super Cute!

We really enjoyed our stay here! It was set up so cute and was so clean! Perfect for access to the beach and the sunsets were amazingly beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

chanti b.

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

Great winter getaway!

This property is great, the accommodations are just like they are described. The set-up was perfect for our 2 young daughters (8 & 10) and our foreign exchange student (age 17) and my husband and me to all have our own space and area to relax. This is a downstairs unit of a condo. Our only issue all week was people in the upstairs unit stomping around at all hours and their dog barking. The condo was fully equipped for a fun beach getaway and really was just a quick walk to the beach. There were beach toys, boogie boards, chairs, a wagon, beach towels, flashlights. The beach was clean and practically deserted. We found great shells, identified so many birds, watched dolphins, and swam. Inside, there were puzzles, games, and books to use. We bought shrimp and crabs from Skinners for a boil one night which was amazing (If you can take a big pot for this it would help - we made due with 3 smaller pots). The food at Pirates and Islanders was just OK, but the views were great. The estuarium & bird sanctuary were nice. We definitely plan to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Wonderful stay!

The Happy Joy condo truly was that, happy and joyful! It was super clean, and the beach chairs, umbrella and toys that the owner allows for use will make your vacation so much better!The Surf Club is an amazing property with a private beach and excellent pool, both of which were uncrowded. We saw ghost crabs every night on the beach, a few large blue crabs, and dolphins swimming close by on 3 different days! We had a fantastic week, and can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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

Home away from home!

This property is exactly as described and even more!! All amenities were available for you in case you happened to forget something! The condo has such a cozy, home like feel! The beach is SO close! It was a wonderful, relaxing vacation for our family!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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