Sandy Cheeks - Private Bay Beach with Gulf Access! Waterside deck!

Photo gallery for Sandy Cheeks - Private Bay Beach with Gulf Access! Waterside deck!

A beach house with a wooden deck, a staircase, and a covered outdoor seating area.
A beachfront house with a balcony, wooden deck, and a staircase leading to the main floor.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There are two pendant lights hanging above the island, and a framed seahorse artwork on the wall.
A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and armchairs. There is a balcony with chairs and a view of the beach.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Dauphin Island Beaches

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

View map
Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

NE Bayview Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

NW Bayview Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

SE Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

SW Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

West Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

East Common Full Bath

NE Master Bath

NW Master Bath

West Common Full Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

8_liv room pic 4
NEW! "Days Like This" 5/5, Private POOL, Sleeps 14, Easy Gulf Beach Access
Dauphin Island
  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
NEW! "Days Like This" 5/5, Private POOL, Sleeps 14, Easy Gulf Beach Access

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 Mobile Bay and Fort Morgan Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
View more Holiday homes in Dauphin IslandOpens in a new window
Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • West End Beach - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 53 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Cheeks - Private Bay Beach with Gulf Access! Waterside deck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandy Cheeks - Private Bay Beach with Gulf Access! Waterside deck!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Sandy Cheeks - Private Bay Beach with Gulf Access! Waterside deck!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Cheeks - Private Bay Beach with Gulf Access! Waterside deck! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is within 2 mi (3 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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private ocean getaway

The property was beautiful, very private and quiet, very family oriented. Beautiful surroundings. Would definitely recommend to others and will be going back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2021
Thank you so much for staying with us and so happy you enjoyed Double Down! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family location

Nice area for family with small kids. Comfortable house. Easy access to gulf and sound. Would come back again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2022
Thank you for choosing Dauphin Island Beach Rentals~DIBR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views

Wonderful house with water views all around. Back deck was fantastic. Enjoyed it and plan to come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Great Getaway

Excellent property. Clean and well stocked. Plenty of space for 2 families. Great location and access to gulf, beach and shops in town. We had a fun and relaxing time!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 November 2023
Rebecca, Double Down is a great beach house for families. You get a little taste of the whole island right at the beach house. Thank you for choosing DIBR and hope you get back soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach meeting

Beach meeting
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review. We hope to host you again soon~DIBR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beachfront home!

This home was perfect for us and our extended family during Spring Break. We enjoyed the private beach, hammocks, and dock daily! We also enjoyed the common space and large deck off of the home. We cooked many meals in the kitchen where we had space for multiple people to help with prep. We hope to go back to Dauphin Island again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2023
Megan, we had a pleasure hosting you and your family at Double Down. We are happy to read you enjoyed your time at the property and island. Please come back to visit. We would be happy to host y'all in your future visits.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Views of the ocean and bay

The house is located on the more remote side of the island. Everything in the home is new and it is fully equipped. We had access to both the beach and bay. The girls enjoyed kayaking on the bay side and boogie boarding on the gulf side.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2021
Thanks for your feedback! We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to give us the feedback and we are so glad you enjoyed the property and your vacation. ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

The place was great! Perfect for relaxing and family time!

We enjoy our stay very much. Sunshine and family are the best of time. Only one ran in with man next door. He told was to go act like tourist. We all read the many warnings and went no where near his dock But other then him, the place was super nice and the people were easy to talk ro and work with. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2022
Thank you for choosing Dauphin Island Beach Rentals-DIBR
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family

The rental house was good, very spacious, enjoyed the deck near the water. Only concern/ issue we were not sure of, if the bath towels were clean, they didn't smell clean, so we washed them again before we used them.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2022
Thank you for letting us know about the towels. We will get with housekeeping to see if we need to replace them. Glad you enjoyed your visit~DIBR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Will go again

The house was gorgeous. A little misleading having a boat in the pictures but not available with house. Hammocks were nice but one was broke. Dealing with an agent was different for us, usually communicate directly with house owner; who are a little more friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2022
Thank you for choosing Dauphin Island Beach Rentals~DIBR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Beach House

The location of this house is perfect with the bay in the back and the ocean across the street. Bring BUG SPRAY! So many bugs and they bite. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets from the back porch or the bay. The beach is clean and quiet. It's an easy walk to get there. There isn't much to do on the island besides relaxing and enjoying the beach life...which is perfect!! Our kids loved finding all of the hermit crabs on the bay. We weren't super impressed with the restaurants on the island, but the prices were right for what you got. The kitchen was well stocked, so we were able to cook without missing anything. We would definitely return! It was a great week spent with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed Double Down. The island is so relaxing and perfect for anyone who just wants to hang out on the beach. Thank you for choosing Double Down and hope you get back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to unwind!

This rental had everything you could possibly need for a great family beach vacation! The house is perfectly situation for a family or multiple families. We loved being on the calmer side of the beach bc our kids (6 and 9) loved hunting for seashells, hermit crabs, and taking out the kayaks. It was perfect bc we didn’t have to worry about the waves. Then it was just a quick walk across the street to the waves. There isn’t a lot of fine dining experiences on the island or nearby so we cooked in every night and that was nice for our family but if you haven’t visited the island before it is something to keep in mind. There isn’t a bustling night life or dining on the island. We enjoyed our experience and the house perfectly met our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2021
We appreciate your detailed feedback and are so glad you enjoyed Double Down and your vacation! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This was the most relaxing vacation my family has ever had. The house was SO clean. The view is beautiful. The only hiccup was the washing machine quit mid stay. We were told several times a repair person would be coming. When someone did come, they worked on the machine told us it should be fine. We didn’t put our clothes in the machine all to have it stop midway through the wash. It never worked. We called again. Were told someone would be out. They never showed with that being said,Everything else was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandy Cheeks worked great for our family get together. Great location! We enjoyed the large back deck and spent lots of time out there. The deck down on the bay and access to the water was also a plus. We had some trouble with the door locks initially, but when we contacted customer services they were very quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2026
We really appreciate your feedback! It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Family Beach Vacation!

Our family had a wonderful time at this property. We had a little trouble getting in the door but owner was quick to respond. Everything was accounted for and we had plenty of room for our family of 11. Plenty of towels for us all! We were sad the mosquitos were so bad out back by the bay but we enjoyed plenty of time at the public beaches. D.I. Is the best kept secret for a family beach vacation!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2021
Thanks so much for the review! You guys were awesome and we hope to see you again! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location

The house was just the right size for or family. Location was quiet and peaceful. Loved the kayaks and ocean front deck. Had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2021
Thank you for staying with us and glad you enjoyed Double Down. Best Regards, Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House was perfect for ourr family

House was very accommodating for our needs. Plenty of room and clean. Only issue we had was the gas grill not working. We ended cooking our steaks in a skillet, was was fine too. Next day tgey brought us a brand new one before lunch. We got to grill our burgers and dogs. Rental company was very helpful through out the process. Team members were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2021
Thanks so much for the review and very glad you enjoyed Double Down! You guys were awesome and we hope to see you again! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Beautiful, just like the pictures. Clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
Thanks for staying with us at Double Down! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and got to experience our island! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback