Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close

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A covered outdoor seating area with a table, chairs, and a potted plant.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a kitchen area with a refrigerator, a sink, and a dining table.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dishwasher.
A house with a stone facade, large windows, and a lawn.
A beige sofa with patterned cushions, a glass coffee table, and decorative items including a bird sculpture and a book titled 'The Secret Garden'.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Elberta, AL
  • Place, County Road 95 Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Bamahenge
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Tropic Falls at OWA
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Elberta

Located in Elberta, this cottage is near a water park and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Foley Sportsplex, or consider a night out at Hub Stacey's at The Point. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Elberta, AL

What's nearby

  • County Road 95 Park - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Bamahenge - 20 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Soldiers Creek Golf Club - 21 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Tropic Falls at OWA - 30 min drive - 27.4 km
  • The Wharf - 40 min drive - 44.0 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flora-Bama Lounge, Package, and Oyster Bar - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Cobalt the Restaurant - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪The Gulf - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Cove - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Flora-Bama Ole River Grill - ‬50 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close located?

This Elberta cottage is on the beach, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and within 6 mi (10 km) of County Road 95 Park and Bamahenge. Barber Marina and Soldiers Creek Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an excellent property to enjoy Perdido Bay and play with the dolphins!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2026
Thank you Chris! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place ever! Get to watch dolphins everyday! Very clean place! Private little beach was pretty cool!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2026
Thank you Caty! We are so glad you had a great time, we hope to have you all return soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great trip, great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2026
Thank you for your kind review and we hope to have you and your family back one day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for allowing us to use your beautiful home. House had everything we needed. House was very clean. We loved the tiki hut and our son loved playing in the water while the rest us fished. Thank you for allowing us to use your crab traps. We seen dolphins, manatees and string ray. We caught a 2 1/2 foot bull shark.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2026
Thank you so mUch for your kind reView! We sre so glad you had a great tIme! We hope you are able to return soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roy's Paradise was a dream! The house was beautiful and clean. The tiki hut by the water was where we spent most of our time. We watched dolphins, fished and relaxed there the entire week. Michele was a great host. She was kind and answered all of our questions promptly. We will definitely be coming back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2026
Thank you Chloe. We are so glad you all had a great time and look forward to having you and your family back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I had a wonderful and relaxing time. The house was cozy and inviting. We watched the dolphins and jellyfish off the dock each morning. It was exactly what we needed. A nice quiet getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2026
Thank you Kari for your kind review! We hope to host you all again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house and great place to go with kids. Had a good time and the cabana at the water was a big plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2026
Thank you Justin! We hope to see you and your family back again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2026
Thank you for your time to leave a review. We are sorry the weather and the daytime pier construction next door impacted your stay. While these external elements were completely beyond our control, the pier appears to be finished. Thank you again for staying with us and we wish you the best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was super accommodating and house with pier was just what we wanted. The family had a great time at Papa Roy’s Place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 November 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so glad you and your family had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, was able to see a dolphin/dolphins
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
Thank you Abigail for your review. We hope to have you and your family return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house, the area, and our stay. Great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Thank you all for the great review. We hope to have you back one day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Wonder place and great location. We took our boat and accommodations were perfect. Owners were very easy to deal with. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you Steve for your kind review! We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

It was exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you Felicia! We hope to see you again soon !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Refreshing Getaway

Enjoyed our stay! Very relaxing & loved the location! We brought our boat & it was just a short drive to the boat ramp!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review. We hope to have you all back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away!

Great place with younger kids where the can actually get in the water and swim without getting beat down by waves! Wonderful beach and overall wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
Thank you Travis. We are so glad you had a great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Papa Roy’s! From the moment we arrived, it felt like the perfect relaxing getaway. We loved fishing right off the dock, kayaking around the water, catching hermit crabs, and even watching dolphins swim by. There is so much to do — you truly don’t even have to leave the property to have an amazing time.Our 6-year-old had an absolute blast and was entertained the entire trip. The sunsets each evening were breathtaking, and ending the night with s’mores around the fire pit was the perfect cozy touch.Such a special place for making family memories. Communication with the host was alsoexcellent and timely!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2026
Thank you Stephanie for being such a wonderful guest! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property!

We absolutely loved our stay! We were able to see dolphins & catch fish from the shore or dock every day. And the pavilion outside is a great way for the kids to get out of the sun or snuggle up and watch a little TV.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2025
Thank you Melissa. We loved having you and your family visit. Hope to see you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

Great place to stay for peace and quiet or adventurous family trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us! We are so glad you and your family had a great time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay

Beautiful and accommodating stay! Couldn’t ask for more! The outdoor area made the trip for us! Seeing the dolphins was a highlight!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2021
Thank you so much! Hope to see you all again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We really enjoyed papa Roy’s place. Great place to dock boat. Really cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Thanks Kenneth for your kind review! Thank you for staying with us and hope to have you all back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great location for kids and boating. Had a great time. We saw dolphins daily which was pretty cool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2022
Thanks Robbie. So glad to have you all. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Everything you could need in the most peaceful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2022
Thank you Candace. Hope to see your family again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!!!

Thanks papa Roy so much for sharing your paradise, it was great, wished it wouldn't of rained as much!! But we and the girls loved the place, area and stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2022
Thank you so much. We hope to have you return when it is brighter days!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We loved it! A great place to spend the week with the kids!

The property was very kid friendly! We loved that the kids had a private beach to play at while also having the water right there to swim in when they got hot! It was the perfect get away for a week of relaxation and fun for all of us and still close enough to go shopping at the outlet stores and have some fun!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dolphins!

We had a very relaxing visit! The kayaks and dolphins were a highlight!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2022
Thank you Mary. Hope to see your family again soon!
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