The Sanderling - Family Friendly Large Gulf View Home in Gated Community
Experience the Beauty of Paradise in this 5BR/4.5BA Home with Gulf View
This 5BR/4.5BA home boasts breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico, making your vacation dreams come true. Located in a secure, gated community on the quiet East End of Dauphin Island, it offers ample space for your family and friends to spread out while enjoying each other's company. The spacious home sleeps 14.
The front deck is one of the home's highlights, spanning the width of the house and offering a stunning view of the Gulf. You can relax in the tall outdoor chairs while taking in the beauty of the surroundings. The house is also equipped with Adirondack-style seating and an outdoor table under the house, providing a serene view of the maritime forest behind the home where you might glimpse an eagle, osprey, or fox in the dune. Kids will love building sandcastles in the backyard, and they can rinse off in the outdoor shower.
The open floor plan is perfect for entertaining guests, with a large living room with a flat-screen TV with Dish satellite and a half bath nearby. The formal dining room can accommodate six people, while the tiled kitchen bar can seat four. The kitchen has abundant cabinet space, extra dishes, glassware, silverware, crockpot, two microwaves, 15-cup coffee maker, highchair, booster seat and excellent supply of cookware. Stainless appliances are included, and an additional full-size refrigerator is in the laundry room adjacent to the kitchen.
The Master Bedroom is a luxurious retreat with a King bed, seating area, flat-screen TV, and DVD player. The Master Bath is equally impressive, with a generous countertop, two sinks, walk-in closets, a built-in dresser, a large shower, a garden jacuzzi tub, and a linen closet. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms offer Queen Beds and share a walk-through full bath. The 4th and 5th bedrooms are located upstairs, each with an attached full bath and each with a TV. The 4th bedroom has two twin beds and a bunk bed with a full-size mattress on the lower bunk, complete with built-in drawers for storage. Three can sleep in the 5th bedroom, which has a Queen bed, a day bed, and a flat-screen TV. Kids will love the bonus little finished attic space, which functions as a kid’s hideout/playroom with bean bag chairs.
Beach access is almost directly across the street from the home, with a boardwalk leading straight to the waves. You can enjoy beautiful views no matter where you look, and the East End location puts you close to the Estuarium, Audubon Bird Sanctuary, and Ferry Landing.
Linens are provided for your convenience, and the home has a charcoal grill. Please note that renters must be at least 25 years old. Additional charges include a cleaning fee, 11% lodging tax, non-refundable reservation fee, and damage waiver. Optional travel insurance is also available.
Make your reservation for this stunning property today and experience the best of Dauphin Island. Please note that Saturday to Saturday reservations are required, and ADSFR Fishing rodeo weekly rentals are the only available option.
No parties or events allowed at this location. Occupancy must be observed at all times. Primary renter must be over age 25 and must be present during the entire stay.
Things to know about our Dauphin Island Rentals: All linens are provided Charcoal grill provided You must be at least 25 years old to rent
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Dauphin Island
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Audubon Place, a neighbourhood in Dauphin Island. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fort Morgan, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Morgan Beach and Mobile Bay. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
East End Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Indian Shell Mound Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Getting around
Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 5 min drive
Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan - 47 min drive
Islanders Restaurant And Bar - 6 min drive
Chevron - 5 min drive
Island Rainbow - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Sanderling - Family Friendly Large Gulf View Home in Gated Community pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Sanderling - Family Friendly Large Gulf View Home in Gated Community?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sanderling - Family Friendly Large Gulf View Home in Gated Community on 28 August 2026 start from NZ$490, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Sanderling - Family Friendly Large Gulf View Home in Gated Community?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Sanderling - Family Friendly Large Gulf View Home in Gated Community?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Sanderling - Family Friendly Large Gulf View Home in Gated Community?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Sanderling - Family Friendly Large Gulf View Home in Gated Community located?
Located in Audubon Place, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches, East End Beach and Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium and Fort Gaines are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
House was very spacious. It was within a short walk to the beach. Great location for us and our family. Took a day trip to Pensacola to watch the Blue Angels practice. Had a lot of great food at the local restaurants.
This property was perfect for our family beach trip. We had 5 couples and kids. It was in a great location for us. We could walk to the beach or easily drive ti the west end to the public beach.
The property was clean, comfortable, well equipped kitchen. Plenty to do on the island-Ft Gaines-Ft Morgan history with ferry ride connecting them, bird sanctuary, beach and shell collecting, small but good aquarium. Fun island!
Ruth Y.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed your visit! Please come back soon!
The large house was very clean and welcoming. It was newer construction and had all of the modern conveniences of a house this new. Property management was super helpful in getting us into this house on short notice (after our arrival on the island) after the cancellation of our previous rental due to maintenance issues. I'd definitely stay at this house again.
Property was great, spacious, had lots of extras in case you left something at home. Not house related, but the one gate card per entire house is extremely inconvenient to be able to enjoy a vacation without time restraints. Also, listing needs to announce that you need taller vehicles from the constant flooding on the street. Its not just flooded occasionally, but after any amount of rainfall, which is often. We enjoyed lots of local businesses and the beach fishing was absolutely anazing.
House was great, big house for 12 of us. Nice little beach across street. Only drawbacks were only having 1 keycard for gate with 3 cars. We had to make sure whoever would be back first had the card then had to walk down to let everyone in later. Power also went out some when it rained, 6 hours 1 morning. Went out for a minute several other times. It was fine when weather was good.
The property itself was great. No towel holders in any of the bathrooms. 10 cockroaches were found alive in the house. Diningroom chairs are nearly falling apart. They sway. The street in front had standing water the day we arrived. Then we got rain and it became impassable for about 36 hours. Stranded. No way to get anything to eat. But other than that it was wonderful. The beach was fantastic.
Property was lovely, except
For the ants!! Had to have the exterminator out to spray and still had problems! We had to be very careful with every crumb of food! Awful! WiFi only worked part of the time and my husband had to check in daily with his work which did not go well! Would have liked to known there was no way to have a service to set up beach chairs. My husband is not able to carry because of COPD so our beach time was very limited! Sorry the stay may be our last time he is retiring! And we may longer be able to come! Very, very disappointing!!
We arrived later in the day after driving about 9 hours from Florida. The check in was seamless, the house was clean, beautiful and in such a fantastic location. We started to unpack and get settled in and noticed a few flying insects, this quickly tuned into an absolute swarm of termites which apparently is just something that happens in that area. There were hundreds and as you can imagine this was A LOT to deal with after a really long day on the road, the swarm didn’t last long, but the cleanup and gross factor was considerable, we contacted the rental group and weren’t really offered much help other than turning the lights out and waiting it out. I totally understand in hindsight that there really wasn’t much to do, but some sort of warning that there was a good possibility of this happening and to take some precautions such as keeping doors closed and lights out after a certain time would have gone a long way. To their credit, we were offered a discount because of the inconvenience which was considerate. Thankfully this was the only night we experienced this. We had some ants around the kitchen and had some trouble getting beach access due to some work being done but both of these issues were taken care of pretty quickly by the rental company, other than these things, we did have a great time, the beach is gorgeous, the water was the perfect temp and the house came equipped with everything you could possibly need, turtles in the pond behind the house were my kids fave!
We were honestly nervous coming into this property with the prior review. We, however, did not find any of the prior renters concerns to be our own. The home was clean & spacious, plenty of room to spread out. We loved the large living spaces, especially the patio underneath where we enjoyed supper every night.
Our issues were with the rusty and/or broken patio chairs. A safety hazard we promptly removed from the patio to a place they could not be used and notified the rental company of our concerns.
Lastly, or interactions with the Property Manager at ACP real estate were less than satisfactory. On our second day there was an incident with another renter and local resident. I quickly received an accusatory voicemail & text that read: “I was just called saying you guys are trying to have a bonfire on the beach. This is NOT allowed on Dauphin Island. DO NOT try this - and make sure you only stay near the boardwalk on the beach. DO NOT camp or go under people’s houses. Thank you.”
Poorly handled. Perhaps inquire about another side to the story instead of blaming your renters for something they had nothing to do with.
The Assistant Property Manager was kind, empathetic and assuring. Thank you.
Our poor experience from the managing team did not damper our week away.
We love staying on Dauphin Island and look forward to returning.
Lindsey R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2021
Hi Lindsey,
It sounds like you had a 5 star experience with the house, which we are so glad to hear! We want you to know that the owner has taken your suggestion into account concerning the outdoor furniture. Our overall goal is for our tenants to enjoy their vacation to the fullest in a safe environment, while experiencing our island in alignment with the local guidelines, etiquette, and laws. It sounds like our conveying messages encouraging our guests to reign it in a little bit rubbed you the wrong way, and we apologize that left a bad taste in your mouth towards ACP--until you accepted our assistant manager’s sincere apology. Take care, and we look forward to seeing you back on the island in the future.
The rental process was easy. ACP Rentals made transactions and communications hassle free. The property was amazing with the seaside view, the sound of the waves, and the quiet tranquility. The house was clean, warm and just the right setting for our family. We will definitely rent again and highly recommend this property.
Home is beautiful and had everything we needed. Short walk to the beach. We would definitely stay here again. Just a thought, another refrigerator would be great with a house that holds 14. 😉
We stayed with 2 families in the house. 4 adults and 5 kids between 10 and 15 years old. The house was clean, spacious, bright and really nice. Location is good to with plenty of opportunities for loooong walks on the white sandy beaches, swim and fly a kite. Really enjoyed the stay!
This was the Most Fabulous Home. Had Everything we needed and then some. Perfect Thanksgiving. Wonderful Kitchen. Layout was Perfect for Family. You could tell they cared about Guests and their needs. Thank you for sharing your Home.
Very private place to stay since it is in a gated community next to Audubon sanctuary. Easy access to the beach.
The house was well furnished. Very spacious and bright master bedroom made for nice sunrises.
Our stay was great. The house was what it was advertised to be. Beautiful views of the Gulf. Very comfortable for a large group of friends. Only complaint we had was the hot water heater was too small for the number of bathrooms. So hot water was at a premium, but that was a minor inconvenience.
Sharon G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Danny S.
3 October 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Dauphin island
The island was awesome! It was an amazing place to stay with no hustle and bustle! It was very laid back and relaxing and no fighting for a beach spot everyday. It was exactly what we were looking for with the craziness that is going on in the world. There were no worries of large crowds. It was perfect! However, the cleaniless and comfort of the home was far from greatness. The furniture was terrible, filthy, and uncomfortable and smelled. None of us had a great nights sleep. The beds were either broken, had sink holes in the middle of them, hard as a rock or all the above. Not to mention filled with sand. The living room furniture was the same. The patio furniture underneath the house was filthy as well and looked likeit had never been clean. The decks and patio underneath the house were also filled with sand and should have been blown off. We did not want to use the washer to wash our clothes as it was corroded with sand. The cabinets were disgusting so we washed all dishes by hand before using them. One of the toilets upstairs was unlevel and made you feel as if you were gonna fall thru the floor. This house was very expensive and should have been more presentable for a comfortable and clean stay. No one she be uncomfortable and worry about sleepless nights on vacation.
Danny S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2021
Hi Danny,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for the neutral review of 3 stars, as it is evident there were enjoyable aspects to your stay as well as disappointments. It seems as though your stay did not meet ACP’s standards of excellence. We invite you to notify us immediately upon discovering these inconsistencies next time so that we may send housekeeping back and ensure your stay is everything you imagined it to be.
Best,
ACP