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Dog-friendly waterfront home with Gulf views & private beach/lagoon access

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13201.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Pascagoula, MS (PGL-Trent Lott Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

+1
5 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Dog-friendly waterfront home with Gulf views & private beach/lagoon access

Hip Nautic

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An amazing Gulf Coast getaway awaits at this waterfront retreat! Complete with private beach and lagoon access, this water-view home has been completely remodeled with custom-designed features and an all-new interior furnished for modern comfort. Nestled on the dreamy west end of the island, you'll have the best of both worlds where you can enjoy private north shoreline beach access, plus a private lagoon in your own backyard. Enjoy endless outdoor living with multiple decks where you can relax in the shade, soak up the rays, or gaze at incredible sunset vistas. The covered deck runs the entire width of the home and the lower sun deck includes stair access down to the private lagoon and bay-front beach area. A swinging bench, a picnic table, and a gas grill add even more ways to play. A private outdoor shower offers a convenient spot to rinse off sand and saltwater.

The impressive interior showcases gorgeous gulf views, along with an attractive layout. Windows and sliding doors in the living area showcase the wide expanse of the beach and water. Relax in comfort, with features including a push-button recliner and large TV. You’ll love the beautiful granite countertops and top-of-the-line appliances in the full kitchen, and there's plenty of seating at the large dining table, with additional room available at the two adjacent kitchen bars. A beautiful, custom-designed staircase accesses the second-floor bedroom areas. Modern home essentials include central air-conditioning, free WiFi, and a private washer/dryer.

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming services are available with guests’ own account(s).
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 8 vehicles.



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 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 50 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park, while Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • West End Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 13 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 17 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly waterfront home with Gulf views & private beach/lagoon access pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly waterfront home with Gulf views & private beach/lagoon access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly waterfront home with Gulf views & private beach/lagoon access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly waterfront home with Gulf views & private beach/lagoon access located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Glenn B.

Sunny days

Spent two weeks here. Plenty of room for everyone.

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Great getaway

We took our moms (88 and 86) and met up with a sister and brother in law. The house was perfect for our needs. Well appointed, great location and good use of space. We loved that both decks had gates for our dogs. This was our first time to Dauphin Island. We loved it. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shellye C.

Amazing

The house is beautiful with a stunning vides
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

Great place!

We loved this beautiful home. It was perfect for our family of 5 adults and 5 children.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carlyn S.

Amazing trip!

This is our favorite house on Dauphin Island. There is plenty of room for everyone, and the location is fantastic. We love watching all the wildlife visiting the lagoon.
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10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle J.

Awesome Family Vaca

We had a wonderful time at Dauphin Island. Hip Nautic is large enough to accommodate our extended family of 12. The back porch is such a nice place to sit...just bring some bug spray. The rooms were plenty large and so was the kitchen and living room. We also loved the outside shower and that it had hot water.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Lovely home

HipNautic is spacious, comfortable and lovely both inside and out. With a large covered and uncovered back deck and a smaller front deck, there are plenty of spots to take in the beauty. The cove-side is peaceful and some of our adult children with their families rented a house across the street so we had the best of both worlds - ocean and cove. It accommodates a large party without feeling at all crowded.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn V.

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

Graduation Present

Perfect time to celebrate a high school graduation before starting college. Very relaxing and enough space for our 10! Walked to beach when we wanted more than the bayside. Wonderful weather!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice H.

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed the impressive forward communication checking in and checking out. Best overall experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kari R.

Great for family gatherings!

My parents, my family (husband and I, plus our 5yo, 3yo and 1yo), along with friends of our and their teenage daughter all got together for this trip. The location was fantastic, we’ve stayed further on the west end before but this location brought in less sand. Also the pond out back allowed for my 5 year old to play with a net and practice “fishing” while the guys surf fished on the Mississippi Sound. Beautiful, spacious home so we didn’t feel on top of each other, and lots of memories were made.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

SKD

Clean, modern, and adorable!, Amazing VIEWs from all directions- just amazing. Would definitely come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Frank V.

Hip Nautic was Perfection!

We had the most relaxing few days at Hip Nautic! The beach house was spotless and had everything you need, a fully equipped kitchen, very comfortable beds and the views were amazing. We also loved Dauphin Island as it has a quaint, laid back atmosphere. The people were friendly and welcoming. We will return!
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10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

Peaceful, scenic, and dolphins from the back porch.

The house had everything we needed for our stay. We prepared a couple of quick meals and found the kitchen well supplied. The beds were comfortable, there was adequate seating and plenty of room to separate if outside weather was good. It was our first visit to Dauphin Island and we all left talking about the locale and how we would recommend it to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

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

Family Vaca

We had a great time at Dauphine Island. This area was very famly oriented, the house was really clean and we had no problems.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

justi s.

Great Location!

If you are seeking distance from the hustle of town and want great beach access, this is the spot! Great views from all directions! Accommodations for a large group or just for a few traveling with their dogs. The gates on the decks allowed the pets time in the sun too! Will definitely keep this bookmarked for future visits!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

The perfect get away

This was our 1st whole family vaction since 2 of our 4 kids have got married and have had babies of their own, We loved everything about this place. It was the right space for our growing family all 11 of us. Look forward to hopefully coming back.
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10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Couldn't ask for more!

We've stayed at many beach rentals and this has been my favorite! Prefect location with an amazing view of the water from either the front or back porch! Very clean and smelled fantastic with plenty of kitchen items. This one will not disappoint!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Fall break

The house was big enough to suit or needs. The water and beach in the backyard was a real plus along with the outside shower to help with not getting sand all in the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

W P.

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

Nice Place!

I rented this home because it has 5 bedrooms (we filled them all), had great reviews, and was in a good location. It did not disappoint. The house was clean, spacious, had nice shore access, and was close to the west public beach (about 3/4 mile). The home has been updated nicely and has all new appliances, and the beds are very comfortable. We did laundry several times and used the kitchen a lot. The kitchen has mostly everything you would need to make nice meals, and there's plenty of seating room. There's a coffee pot, griddle, and everything you would need to serve a large group. We did bring a crockpot and rice maker. We used the grill a few times. It did the job, but it's not the greatest grill you'll ever use. The porch on the back is fantastic for sitting and relaxing. The shoreline is a really nice. The water was calm on this side of the island most of the time, except when there was a north wind. The water is shallow for a long way out. We did some fishing from shore, but all we caught were stingrays. We did catch a lot of other fish at the public beach on the gulf side...must use shrimp. Sitting at the beach was very relaxing and the kids loved the sand. We all got sunburned pretty badly, so watch-out. There isn't a stocked pantry, as some places we've rented. So, you may want to bring the following: extra rolls of paper towel/napkins, garbage bags for the kitchen, coffee, seasonings for cooking, storage/freezer bags. I could write much more, but I'm out
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M., St. Louis, Missouri

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Great place to stay

I almost didn’t rent this home because there were no reviews on VRBO, but I’m glad I did. The house ended up being perfect for our group of 9. It has a great location, was clean and the backyard on the bay was great on days that the Gulf side was in red flags. The bay side was calm and quiet and to be able to walk down just a bit and play in the water was so much better than going to a public beach. In the evenings walking along the bay and looking at crabs was so fun. We rented jet skis and were able to use those in the bay close to the house so we could watch everyone. I would definitely rent this home again and would recommend it for a group around our size. This was our first trip to Dauphin Island and it was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Vicky W.

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

Review

Light over the cook stove was dirty, vent hood was dirty. No extra toilet paper or trash bags. Had to make extra trip to store for supplies. Other than that was great
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

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