Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
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Near Dauphin Island Beaches
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
On beach
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
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Dauphin Island, AL
Dauphin Island Beaches
Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
1 min walk
West End Beach
Place, West End Beach
5 min walk
Fort Morgan
Place, Fort Morgan
62 min drive
Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
61 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
NW Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
SE Gulf View Bunk
1 Single Bunk Bed
SW Gulf View Master
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Common Bath
Master Bath
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
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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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. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fort Morgan, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dauphin Island Beaches and Mobile Bay. Windsurfing, power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach?
As of 8 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach on 29 November 2026 start from NZ$2,581, 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 Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach located?
Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Owner had canceled direct tv so we had to search harder to find things to watch we normally wouldn’t watch. Dish washer was very old & didn’t wash very well so we hand washed everything. Deck was in the process of being replaced the older section you had to be careful of nails coming up. Needs newer skillets everything we cooked stuck to them. Our stay was very windy and it rained a lot. Wished the place had an area on the deck that had a roof to sit but we knew this when we booked.
David & April L.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
We apologize for the issues you encountered with the television service, dishwasher, cookware, and deck during your stay. Your feedback has been shared with both our team and the property owner so these items can be reviewed and improvements can be made where needed.
We understand these concerns impacted your experience, and this is not the level of quality we strive to provide. We appreciate you bringing them to our attention and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a stay that better reflects our standards.
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!
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Chambliss B.
6 April 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
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.
Chambliss B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry to hear about your experience and understand how concerning this must have felt for you and your family.
We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered. Since your stay, the deck has been updated, the wiring under the home has been properly secured, and the bathrooms have been addressed to resolve the mildew concerns.
This is not the level of experience we aim to provide, and we appreciate you bringing these items to our attention so they could be corrected.
We truly regret that your stay did not meet expectations, but we would welcome the opportunity to provide you with the quality experience we strive to deliver.
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!
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!
Stephanie K.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your visit. We hope you will find your way back to our beautiful island ~ DIBR
The Villa was exactly as advertised and simply perfect in every way! From the constant sound of the water, to the views of sunrise and sunset. you could not ask for a prettier place on the planet :) Add to that it's pet friendly- we'll be making that 16 hour drive again!
JOEY E H.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
So glad you enjoyed Villa Delphinus! Thank you for leaving a review and look forward to having you again! Best Regards, Dauphin Island Beach Rentals
We had a great time. It was a beautiful house with a beautiful view. We got there just after a hurricane hit, but were busy cleaning up, and we had a much needed relaxing few days!
Thankyou!
annette t.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
So glad you enjoyed Villa Delphinus! Thanks for being understanding of the post Hurricane hustle and so glad you enjoyed our relaxing beaches! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals
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.
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.
Patricia R.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
So glad you enjoyed this wonderful home. We hope you come back to the island soon. Thank you for choosing Dauphin Island Beach Rentals~DIBR
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.
Our family of 5 had a great time at this property. The house was located right on the beach at the West end of the island which is not very busy. We fished right from the shore and spent all day every day on the lovely beach. The place had everything you need, but be sure to bring dish & laundry soap, your own toiletries, paper products, beach towels and chairs (you can always buy these items on the Island at the Ship & Shore, but it’s pricey). Would definitely rent this house again.
bryan c.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
So glad you enjoyed Villa Delphinus! And thank you for the informative review! We do provide beach towels, so please let us know in the future. As you advise though, it is essential to bring all consumables. Thanks again and hope to see you again! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals
We enjoyed our stay at Villa Delphinus very much. The house is perfectly located near the west end of island. Very quiet area. Nice beach, nice wrap-around patio, well-appointed home. I should note: we visited the area in low season - as well as after the area being impacted by two late season hurricanes - so there were not a lot of restaurants open. The WiFi at the house was also very spotty, at best, so if planning to work or be "connected" while onsite, a visitor might want to plan for alternative internet source.
Lea F.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
Thank you for staying with us and so glad you enjoyed Villa Delphinus! The island internet is unfortunately based on a older technology but they are rolling out fiber optics and we are all VERY excited. Thanks! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals
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. :)
fewferfev
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
So glad you loved the island. We also think it is the best place. Hope to see you again soon!!
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!
Kelly F.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
Kelly-I'm sorry about the logs coming up and making it noisy. It will happen on occasion. Glad you were able to relax and enjoy the sea life sights:) Thank you for choosing DIBR:)
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Marie de Putron S.
15 May 2023
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
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
Marie de Putron S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
Marie, I'm so sorry the property was not up to the standard it should have been. I hope you called the office so we can get someone back out immediately. We want our guests to have the best vacation in our properties. I will ask housekeeping if we can schedule a deep clean. We are trying to get all of them completed before the summer vacations start. All of our properties have quarterly pest control. I hope you called the office to get the pest control back out. I'm sorry the property was not up to standard and hope you give us another try~DIBR
Adam the property manager was very quick to respond to any and all questions. Breath taking scenery!! The house has some motion going on the entire time. If you have Equilibrium issues this is not the place for you. During the winter time this is not the place to think you’re going to eat out as there is nothing around you and I believe Walmart was 45 minutes away for groceries. If you were truly going to relax and have seclusion this is the perfect place.I personally wish there was more toiletries available. I marked it for people were going and it was just two of us and we ran out of toilet paper, along with dishwashing liquid the necessities at least have that in the contract. Luckily I took my own hair dryer because there was not one.
Teresa T.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
Thank you so much for the great feedback! Very glad you enjoyed your stay and we will work on making toiletry supplies a more explicit part of the our communication, as well as continually revisit standard inventories for properties.
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.
Lauren S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
Hi, thank you for staying with us. The pictures were taken in 2019. There is a new new neighbor NW of the property. We will do a walkthrough for nails sticking up on the decking. The partially covered stairs is good thing and all gulf side houses bury their bottom steps. This is important for when storms come. We did send someone out when you called. I do see where our maintenance person notated that he walked the entire perimeter of the house and could not find the described item. We should have talked to you at that point though to clarify and I apologize that we didn't. Thank you again for staying with us and I am very glad you enjoyed your time.
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!
Jan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Jan, thank you for the review and letting us know about what you saw that needed attention. If they are not in already, I will get a few work orders in immediately. We hope you get back to the island soon~DIBR
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