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Dreamy island home with outdoor kitchen, gas grill, firepit, WiFi & lush yard

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A wooden deck with a covered patio area, a small building with a sign, and a wooden fence.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, stove, refrigerator, and wooden countertop.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a kitchen area with stools.
A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a television, and a fireplace.
A bedroom with a bed, a round table with a lamp, a ceiling fan, a window, and a mirror.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Indian Shell Mound Park
Sleeps 10•3 bedrooms•6 beds

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Indian Shell Mound Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Isle Dauphine Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Dreamy island home with outdoor kitchen, gas grill, firepit, WiFi & lush yard

Summary:

Whispering Palms



The Space:

Find yourself relaxing in your own slice of island paradise when you make Whispering Palms home base here in the heart of Dauphin Island. Sitting within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and sandy beaches, you will have unlimited options for fun in the sun without having to venture far. Plus, everyone can reminisce with a favorite beverage in hand by staying right at home base and taking advantage of the furnished deck, firepit, gas grill, and outdoor kitchenette featuring a full fridge and sink!



When everyone has their fill of vitamin D and vibrant sunset skies, head inside and settle down in the living area to watch a movie and kick back on the plush sectional sofa. If you are looking to prepare more formal meals, the full kitchen is equipped with all of the major appliances, cookware, and utensils needed. Plus, the free WiFi throughout the home will make sharing memories on social media or keeping up with emails a cinch while away.



Treat yourself to a truly special experience here on Dauphin Island and make your way to Whispering Palms today!



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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5126175vb
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is by the sea. 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.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Fort Morgan - 50 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dreamy island home with outdoor kitchen, gas grill, firepit, WiFi & lush yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dreamy island home with outdoor kitchen, gas grill, firepit, WiFi & lush yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dreamy island home with outdoor kitchen, gas grill, firepit, WiFi & lush yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dreamy island home with outdoor kitchen, gas grill, firepit, WiFi & lush yard located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council and Indian Shell Mound Park. Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

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

Great stay

Woderful location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Enjoyed our stay and loved the back deck

Family stay we enjoyed our time here. The fire pit was my favorite part and my daughter loved the tree swing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

don v.

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

Spacious,comfortable,great location

We enjoyed our stay, very relaxing,great outdoor area, adding a hot tub would be great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time at the property. Outside patio and grill was great. House was clean as described. Only downside was absolutely no cooking utensils or dishes
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad D.

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

Our stay

Nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marshall S.

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

Was perfect for our family!

Wasn’t close to the beach which we knew but loved the beach access passes!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Overton H.

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

Nice quiet neighborhood

This place was just as it was on the website, quiet, clean and had a nice backyard and outdoor dining area. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Check in was easy and convenient. Loved the home and property. We enjoyed the beautiful deck/patio area and the fire pit. Overall we had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie F.

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

Great patio

Great time in this house. Most of it was spent outside on the patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie W.

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

Fun summer vacation

Our favorite hangout was without doubt the deck in the back. We enjoyed riding bikes around the island, and of course, the beaches.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessica J.

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

Perfect

This was the perfect house for our short getaway. Only issue is the smoke detectors have a flash that is super bright and annoying when trying to sleep but overall it’s a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Great place for fishermen!

Very practical, especially great for those going fishing. There’s a skinning table on the side of the house with a sink and water hoses all around for washing off the boat. We enjoyed the gas grill on the back patio and the extra outdoor fridge was perfect for our drinks and other items. 3 minutes from the boat ramp and plenty of room for a family to stay. Would definitely stay again in the future. There’s a basketball goal which was fun, so bring a ball!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shannon K.

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

All good

Close to all activities on the island
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

brandy f.

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

Space and location was great

Shrubs grown up need some attention couldn’t even get out of vehicles without being in limbs. Need some area rugs and sheets on master were horrible mattress so tall wouldn’t stay on bed. House was well laid out plenty of room great location. Would rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the layout of the house and its great location. We appreciate your comments regarding the shrubs and the condition of the area rugs and sheets in the master bedroom. Your insights are invaluable, and we will certainly pass this information along to our local team to ensure these issues are addressed for future guests. We look forward to welcoming you back for another stay.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Michelle a.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The floors were not clean i swept them upon arrival and there was trash under the furniture and the backtars was unkempt. We cleaned up debris and started burning it so we could enjoy the yard.The gas grill was broken my spouse had to repair it for use.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
The stay was great. It’s a precious house. It’s well worth the great price…The check in process was stressful and booking through VRBO and then having to jump through hoops to prove my identity with Vacasa and them sending me an email that they’ve canceled my stay when I was already there, then getting the wrong code from the person I sat on hold with for an hour, then having to call back while my kids stood outside getting eaten alive by mosquitos was terrible. I then received an email about a stay I booked in Las Vegas which was inaccurate… check in took about 4 hours after arriving. It was not an easy process.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

Quick Birthday Get Away

Very clean and affordable with a variety of beds. House had everything needed. Beautiful outdoor area. Lovely plants in yard. The back deck was large, but back yard was a bit over grown. A lot of potential with the back yard area. Only one tv for the entire house, but we didn’t watch much tv. Water hoses, outdoor shower and sink available that helped wash sand off. Definitely worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marvin M.

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

Nice

There were dirt under sofa pillows. Toilet seast not secured. Patio was nice and big. Towel racks needed in both bathrooms. Television local stations need some some work I without doubt would stay at that property again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Thank you for your review, Marvin and we sincerely apologize for the cleanliness concerns you encountered during your stay with us. Our team of housekeepers takes pride in their cleanliness standards, as it is a top priority service we provide for every guest prior to check-in. Our local operations manager strives to provide every one of our guests with the best vacation possible. We are so sorry if our standards were not met during your time with us. We do hope we will have another chance to host you for a more comfortable stay in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

First time visitinf Daulphin Island.

House was great, but would have liked minimum supplies provided for cleaning and washing towels and dishes. :) The back yard was grown up and a bit of a mess. It was not terrible, just not manicured like listed in photos when we booked. Main kitchen light panel does not work, so it was dim and hard see when navigating the kitchen and preparing food.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lloyd Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful Island

We loved the location of the house. Neighbors very welcoming. House needs outside maintenance, very overgrown. Outside patio and furniture in disrepair. Home on the inside was very clean when we arrived. Beds very comfortable except the sheets did not fit. Home missing table lamps in the bedroom, a broom, toaster, hangers and other smaller items. If you are planning on cooking in the kitchen it does not come with much. Great restaurants, visitor center, and beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great Home - Central Location

Whispering Palms is a great central location and easy hop to any beach or local food. Neighborhood is quiet and the back yard is like a secluded oasis. While the home was stocked with the bare basics, it lacks the personal touches we’ve experienced in other Vrbo homes. There were no matches or fuel to start the fire pit (and the wood was left in the pit, so it was damp from rain), there are no spices aside from salt and pepper, and there wasn’t a single pen/paper or recommendation of island locations to visit. If you are looking for a house to stay in, this is great! If you are wanting a home to stay in, this misses the mark. We loved Dauphin Island and would easily go back. We would even stay here again; we would just bring more with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you for your review and we are glad to know that you enjoyed your stay with us. We apologize for the lack of supply of spices, matches, spices and other consumable items. To clarify, we provide our guests with a starter kit of supplies. This includes cleaning supplies, toiletries, and paper products. Pantry items like oils and spices are not usually stored in the home for sanitary purposes. We encourage our guests to bring any food-related items they may need during their visit. We do hope we will have another chance to host your stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

The Perfect Spot for our Large Family

What a lovely home. The island landscape around the property, the beautiful deck out back with a lovely outdoor kitchen and eating area, the outdoor shower (perfect for washing off sand after the beach) and there was even a basketball hoop that my boys enjoyed so much! We are a family of eight and we fit so nicely. The rooms were nice. The master bedroom, especially, was so pretty. One of my kids slept on the sleeper-sofa in the sunroom and, I believe there is another sofa-bed in the living room. The bathrooms have been recently remodeled and were clean and beautiful. Overall, I LOVED this home. I will definitely be recommending this property to my friends and we hope to come again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dawn H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Garbage issues and under sofa old half eaten food and trash.

The house and location were lovely. However upon check-in I found the only trash can available (blue) for pick up was full of trash. On the property were two green trash cans we pulled from the side of the house to use. The day before trash pick up a Vacasa worker stopped by, pulled the blue can to the curb and rudely informed me trash will not be picked up from the green cans. He said to put the garbage bags next to blue can and they would pick up. They did not pick up the bags. 1 garbage can for 10 guest for 7 days is insufficient. Also partially eaten waffles and garbage was found under the sofa. Enjoyed the house other than these issues. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
We are sorry for any issues you encountered during your stay. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service, and we will follow up with the appropriate parties to ensure our service standards are fully met. We also appreciate our guests' preferences as a means to improve, and we have forwarded your comments along to our property management to consider and rectify the issues. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deb S.

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

Nice rancher in a quiet neighborhood

This is a nice rancher with nice furnishings and an outdoor kitchen. There were a couple of problems, though, that were kind of substantial for an outdoorsy birder in town for the spring migration. It was difficult to get fresh air into the house; almost none of the windows worked and those that did had major rips in the screens; the sliding door to the patio was missing a screen door. So, while I had planned on the advertised indoor-outdoor living, that wasn't possible without just leaving the doors standing wide open. Also, there were multiple flood lights on every corner of the house that were on all night. Unpleasant to be outdoors on the patio with them, and broken sleep as well, due to the brightness of the rooms. If these issues could be addressed (and the kitchen stocked with more common cooking utensils), it could be an awesome stay. The local Vacasa management was steller and responsive, however, and they did everything they could to remedy these issues, but there just wasn't time during my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Deb. We apologize for the maintenance issues that you encountered with us. We appreciate you bringing this item to our attention during your stay and allowing us to review and address it accordingly. Our local operations manager has been made aware of your concern, and they are working on it. We hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.

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