Bayfront, custom home with a designer's touch! - Serenity Now

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A beachfront house with a deck and outdoor seating area.
A coastal area with multiple beach houses on stilts, some with blue roofs, and a clear view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A spacious living room with a white sofa, coffee table, and ottoman. There is a dining area with chairs and a table, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Dauphin Island Beaches

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

NW Bay view Bedroom

1 King Bed

SE Gulf Side Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

SW Gulf Side Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

1st Floor Full Bath

Master Bathroom

NW Ensuite Bathroom

SE Ensuite Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mobile Bay and Fort Morgan Beach. 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.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • West End Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 54 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayfront, custom home with a designer's touch! - Serenity Now pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bayfront, custom home with a designer's touch! - Serenity Now?

As of 7 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bayfront, custom home with a designer's touch! - Serenity Now on 7 November 2027 start from NZ$2,686, 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 Bayfront, custom home with a designer's touch! - Serenity Now?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bayfront, custom home with a designer's touch! - Serenity Now?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayfront, custom home with a designer's touch! - Serenity Now?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayfront, custom home with a designer's touch! - Serenity Now located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dauphin Island Beaches, West End Beach and Dauphin Island Public Beach. East End Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, perfect spot for my family with young kids to be near the beach on the bayside.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2026
Thanks for the kind words! We appreciate you, and we’d love to have you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Vacation

The rental property was perfect :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2023
Serenity Now is just beautiful. I'm so glad you enjoyed the house. It stays a favorite with past guests. Thank you for choosing Dauphin Island Beach Rentals~DIBR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

There was adequate room for all of us with a beachy atmosphere. Serenity Now is well placed with access to the beach and bay plus view of each so those who can't get to the fun can enjoy them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed Serenity Now. It is a popular beach house on the island. I don't think anyone leaves there unhappy with any part of it. Thank you for choosing Serenity Now for your beach vacation.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good family vacation.

The location of the property was good, it was right across the road from the beach. Although it rained all week, it was still a good trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2022
Thank you for choosing Dauphin Island Beach Rentals. I hope the weather is better if you come back to the island~DIBR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

The house and property was clean and well stocked. Stayed for 6 days and really enjoyed the island. Weather didn’t cooperate much but the house was cozy to spend time with my parents and my kids. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2021
Thank you for staying with us! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Very nice and accommodating
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2023
Thank you for the review and choosing Serenity Now for your beach vacation~DIBR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely & relaxing

Perfect place for our party of 12 ages 3-67. We enjoyed great weather & the beach every day, & saw more dolphins than we could count. Plenty of beds and baths for our group and all the things we needed for cooking. We have never been to Fauphin Island before & we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2022
We are so happy you had a great time on the island. Thank you for choosing DIBR.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ocean Views and Sounds

Our friends and us enjoyed awesome views from both the front and rear decks! Open the windows and here the surf and feel the fresh air blow through the house. February temperatures we're perfect in the upper 60s. We had a very relaxing stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 March 2023
I love that you enjoyed the home. The back deck is fantastic. The temperatures were also fantastic during your stay. Thanks for choosing Dauphin Island Beach Rentals~DIBR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New home, perfect view

This home is perfect for a family providing plenty of space and privacy. The fixtures, furniture and appliances are all up to the minute, and in great condition giving us the comfort of home. Outside there are two spacious porches for a spectacular view of both the Gulf and the Sound sides.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
So glad you enjoyed Serenity Now! Thanks for staying with us and hope to see you again! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dauphin Island Beach House

This beach house was just what we needed for our extended family to enjoy a week at Dauphin Island. The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware and dishes. Both front and back covered porches had plenty of seating and were great areas to relax when we wanted time off of the beach. The walk across the street to the gulf was easy and the road had little traffic which was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thank you for the kind response and so glad you and your family enjoyed the house. Best Regards! Adam
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We stayed at this property as a party of 14 and I would not recommend it to anyone. The correct address was not sent to me until the day of check in and we ended up calling the non-emergency police line to find the house because the hosts “emergency” number did not work. We drove around the island for an hour looking for an address that did not exist. We found hair/bugs in the bunk beds and had to wash sheets as soon as we arrived. We also had a toilet handle falling off the toilet when we arrived (maintenance did come fix that) one of the tub/showers had the temperature regulator broken so we could not adjust that at all. One of the twin bunk beds had no ladder and the safety bar was broken, and the supports under the mattress were falling off. One of the bunk boards in the kitchen bunk nook broke and fell onto the person sleeping on the bottom bunk. The freezer did not freeze ice until the 3rd day we were there and it was only after I clicked through all the cold settings, the oven did not heat well. It took 2 hours to warm a casserole (fully cooked) from the fridge in a 9x13 pan. The front door did not latch unless you held it very hard when the electric lock was locking. Otherwise it would not lock. The coffee maker spit coffee grounds all over the counter no matter how little grounds we used. There is an exposed electrical outlet on the back deck, so when rinsing sand off be sure not to accidentally get that wet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous stay!

This was the best house ever! Two primary bedrooms that both had sliding glass doors to the balcony, walk in showers and the beds were great! The whole house was great! We had a balcony in front and one in back which was perfect because it got a little cold through the week and we could go to the other porch and still enjoy looking at the water! Just the best house and we really enjoyed the stay! And the property management checked on us and made sure things were going good! Would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2022
The house is beautiful and thanks for the wonderful review. Get back to the island soon, it is a wonderful place to visit~DIBR
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

We had a group of friends and family that thoroughly enjoyed this property! The only issue we experienced at all was the overall cleanliness of the home which is a shame because someone is paying for this home to be cleaned and it isn't being done properly. We all pitched in cleaned the home as well as we definately left it cleaner than we found it. Otherwise the home was beautifully and all that was expected. Perfect Location on the Island with amazing views from anywhere you were located on the property. Also had plenty of parking. We would absolutely rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2022
Thank you for choosing Dauphin Island Beach Rentals. I hoped you called us to let us you were unhappy with the cleaning. We strive to make sure our guests are happy with the property that you chose. I apologize for that. I'm glad you had a great time~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First of many stays at Dauphin Island

Got to the house before check in time. Rain was approaching. The house cleaner was gracious enough to let us unload things to the front porch. She made us feel totally welcome. After finishing her work she even carried some items upstairs. It would have been nice to have a lift. Enjoyed Dauphin Island and will be back in the future. Thanks to the office staff that promptly responded to my text. Internet left something to be desired.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2022
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fall vaca

Perfect for a family of 7 with 2 great Danes. We brought our own gates for the front and back porches and we're able to leave the doors and windows open for a great breeze. Easy access to both beaches and tons of beautiful sun rises and sets. We mostly ate in and the full kitchen was well equipped to handle our large dinners. The only con was the front loading washer had a bit of mold on the rubber seal, so hard to avoid with those types of washers. The manager was very quick to respond and bring washer cleaning tablets although it's hard to get those clean. We were very happy with how well we were cared for. Great place. Great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2022
Thank you for the wonderful review. Every guest is very important to us. We will always do anything we can to make this vacation your favorite. Thank you for choosing DIBR
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication

Needs some updates

The home is starting to get really dingy. New towels, couch, minor repairs are needed. The kitchen could use some refreshing. But the really big disappointment was the outside furniture. Everything was wobbly and broken and seating was lacking on the front porch. I mean, if you have a good view, which is this home's saving grace, why would you not have nice outside furniture?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Rhonda, we appreciate your recent feedback and review on Serenity Now. We will take a look at the outdoor furniture and see what can be done. It was a pleasure hosting y'all. Come back soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice Place w/some deficiencies

Stayed a week with family in this pleasant house. It’s roomy, has a nice siting on the Mississippi Sound. Beds comfortable; bathrooms for each bedroom. House furniture badly needs updating. Dining chairs very old and uncomfortable. We found one broken one in a bedroom closet that we had to move. The outdoor furniture was way past its prime. Expected the chairs to fall apart whenever we sat in them. The outdoor grill was supposedly a selling point. However it was so filthy and greas laden,we passed on using it. Appliances are ok and AC worked well. Showers adequate. With a few upgrades this could be a wonderful vacation house. Hope the owners will show it some love and upgrade.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Thank you, Ellen, for your thoughtful review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback. We will be sure to pass along your comments about the furnishings and outdoor amenities to the owners so they can make the necessary improvements. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests, and we welcome you back in the future to see the upgrades made. Your satisfaction is important to us.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Average stay

This vacation rental is in a great location. Bring everything you need as it is about 20-30 min to the closest dollar store and grocery. (One place on the island has few small selections, and very expensive!) The house is built beautifully! Not maintained to high standards. Biggest complaint is the cleanliness. Had to hunt for bath cloths with hair on them. Blankets and extra pillows were thrown on the floor of the closet instead of folded on the shelves in the closet. Didn't know if they were clean or not? No dish soap was provided. Kitchen supplies were very limited. Furniture needs tightening so be careful when you sit in DR chairs and outside. Porch was nice but furniture was in disarray. Bring a flashlight as the walk to the water is dark. Having said all of this... I would lay most of the blame on the house keepers as most of this could be prevented if someone held them accountable. Oh and bring your own pillows. Ask me how I know! Lol Hope this helps the next renters know how to better prepare! This could be a 10 out of 10 place if someone could maintain the property and clean it properly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2023
Ricky, We are sorry the property was not up to standard on cleanliness. It is such a beautiful property. We will get with the housekeepers and schedule a deep clean to avoid this happening again. We are listening to our guests and working on changing the start-up items we provide. We are going to offer dish soap in the near future. I hope you give Serenity Now another chance. It is a fantastic property. Thank you for choosing DIBR
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Spring Break at Serenity Now

The house is very nice and can accommodate a lot of people. Only downfall if there are a lot of kids they can't really hang out under the house or in the yard due to tall grass and no concrete or finished area on the ground. It would be nice to have a shower at the bottom of the stairs and a seating area. There is a decent beach to set up chairs down by the bay. Our dog loved it. Birds are everywhere...The interior was nicely done and the kitchen was set up for cooking. I brought a lot of my own favorite kitchen prep items, knives, tupperware, ziplock bags, paper plates, paper towels and soft toilet paper. Bring yeti cups. The appliances were filthy dirty oven (burnt bottom), air fryer (molded cheese on the bottom tray and wire racks dirty) and the inside of the washer smelled and had black mold on the rubber rim. Floor was dirty also. The cleaning crew needs to be fired. We brought pillows. Lastly the TV in one of the king rooms would not work. My husband could not find any local channels on the main family room TV. Location was nice, views were awesome and beds were comfortable. We took a trip to Fairhope to have dinner at Sunset Point by the marina. It was delicious and the view was nice on the outside patio area. There is no fine dining in Dauphin Island. It pays to bring a cooler of food with you for your stay. They do have a nice wine shop with craft beers and charcuterie items to purchase. They also offer lunch type foods and pets are welcome on the deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
Host was great and easy to communicate with. Recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

My family and I had a wonderful stay at this property. There were plenty of amenities and the place was very clean upon arrival. This will definitely be a repeat trip for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2021
So glad you enjoyed Serenity Now! Thank you for the review and Happy New Year! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beach house, but cleaning crew can do better.

Love the house and everything was beautiful. They cleaning crew can do better on cleaning the house and dusting. Overall my family and I enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 February 2021
So glad you enjoyed Serenity Now, I am sorry the place was not to your satisfaction on cleaning. In the future, please call us - it is important to us that every property is fully ready for our guests. Dauphin Island Beach Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach getaway

We were very pleased with the property. The management did very well communicating whether or not the property was available after Hurricane Zeta. When we got there, the island had a checkpoint and a boil water order in place since efforts to restore utilities were still underway. Even with these minor complications, we had an excellent time and the weather was beautiful the whole time we were there.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 November 2020
Thank you so much for your patience post storm and so glad you enjoyed the house and island! You were great guests! Best Regards, Dauphin Island Beach Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation 2020

Wonderful house, great location to the beach. Plenty of room for all the kids and grandkids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2020
So glad you enjoyed Serenity Now! Safe travels and hope to see you again! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great house great location

We were very happy with the house. house was in a great location and had alot of kitchen essentials. Bedrooms were setup well and the house was clean. The only problem we had was with the porch swing broke when we were using it because the anchor was rusted. Maintenance man came by and said he would get a new one to replace it and never came back to replace it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2020
Thanks so much for your review. I'm sorry about the porch swing! We were uncomfortable rehanging the same swing and removed it. You guys were wonderful and gracious guests. Hope to see you again! Dauphin Island Beach Rentals
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