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Gulf Front Escape | Extended Beachfront, Volleyball + Views

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Island Sun Dauphin Island Beach Rentals
Living Room Island Sun Ocean front Beach House
Island Sun Fully Equipped Kitchen
Island Sun Outdoor Living Space
Island Sun Volley Ball Pit

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Dauphin Island Beaches
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

S Bunk Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

SE Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

SW King Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Common Full Bath

Master Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Gulf Front Escape | Extended Beachfront, Volleyball + Views

Welcome to Island Sun, your Gulf-front retreat on Dauphin Island designed for beach days, family gatherings, and unforgettable waterfront views. Set on an extended beachfront lot with direct access to the sand, this home combines comfortable coastal living with outdoor spaces that make the most of its incredible location. Whether you're playing volleyball on the beach, enjoying dinner on the covered porch, or watching the waves roll in from the living room, Island Sun is all about relaxing by the Gulf.

Property Highlights:
• Gulf-front home with extended beachfront
• Direct beach access just steps away
• Sleeps up to 10 guests
• Volleyball net for beachside fun
• Covered porch with outdoor dining and Gulf views
• Shuffleboard on the porch
• Open concept living, dining, and kitchen area
• Fully equipped kitchen with coffee bar
• Smart TVs throughout the home
• Dedicated laundry room with full-size washer and dryer
• Not pet-friendly, ideal for guests with allergies

The bright and welcoming open concept layout makes it easy for everyone to gather while still enjoying views of the Gulf. The kitchen, dining area, and living room flow seamlessly together, creating a comfortable space for meals, conversation, and relaxing after a day on the beach.

The kitchen is fully equipped with light wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a French door refrigerator, ample counter space, and island seating. A nearby coffee bar adds convenience for slow mornings overlooking the water.

The living room is filled with natural light from multiple windows and features vaulted ceilings, coastal-inspired décor, comfortable furnishings, and direct access to the covered Gulf-front porch. Soft blue and gray tones throughout the home create a relaxed island atmosphere.

A dedicated laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer provides added convenience during your stay.

Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 10):
• W King Suite – King bed, TV, Gulf view, private bathroom
• E Queen Room – Queen bed, TV
• S Bunk Room – Twin over full bunk bed, twin trundle, TV
• Living Room – Sleeper sofa
• Common Bathroom – Located between the queen room and bunk room

Outdoor living is one of the highlights of Island Sun. The covered Gulf front porch offers a comfortable outdoor dining area, grilling space, and beautiful beach views, making it the perfect place for family meals, morning coffee, or evening conversations.

The Gulf-facing portion of the porch also includes a sitting area and shuffleboard, providing entertainment for guests of all ages while enjoying the coastal breeze.

Just beyond the home, the extended beachfront creates a spacious area for beach games, sunbathing, shell collecting, and enjoying the shoreline. The volleyball net adds another layer of fun for families and groups looking to spend time together outdoors.

With direct beach access and unobstructed Gulf views, the beach is always just steps away.

Nearby Attractions / Area Perks
During your stay, explore Fort Gaines, the Audubon Bird Sanctuary, and the Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Local restaurants, bike paths, and marinas make it easy to enjoy the laid back pace of island life.

As with all of our Dauphin Island Beach Rentals, all linens and towels are provided, WIFI, along with a fully-outfitted kitchen. There will be a starter pack of toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags; please plan on bringing more for day 2 ;). A great beach vacation is waiting on you!

Please note the following:
1. Minimum Age for the Primary Renter is 25, and Primary Renter must be present for the entire stay.
2. Maximum Occupancy numbers include Children 3 and over and cannot be exceeded at any time.
3. All of our Homes are Non-Smoking.
4. A signed Rental Agreement is Required, which contains additional Rules and Guidance.
5. This property does not allow weddings or parties.
6. Check-in time is 3 pm, and check-out time is 10 am.
7. Start dishes and linens before departure.
8. Take the trash can to the street on Tuesday night and Friday night.
9. This home is NOT pet-friendly.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 # 9558543
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 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. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • West End Beach - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 51 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Fort Morgan - 55 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf Front Escape | Extended Beachfront, Volleyball + Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gulf Front Escape | Extended Beachfront, Volleyball + Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front Escape | Extended Beachfront, Volleyball + Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front Escape | Extended Beachfront, Volleyball + Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front Escape | Extended Beachfront, Volleyball + Views located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Public Beach. Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council and West End Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect house. Everything was clean and ready when we arrived. The ocean view was nice. Right on the beach, an easy walk to the water. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2026
Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re grateful you stayed with us, and we hope to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family spent five nights in this beautiful beach home. The house was super clean, had all the amenities of home and made us feel so welcome. We loved being so close to the water. I was able to run back to the house and still keep an eye on my family. We spent many hours on the porch and appreciated the outdoor table and gas grill. The living room was comfortable to spend time as a family and we all agree the beds were so nice and soft. We can’t say enough great things about this house! We will absolutely be back again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear your family had such a great stay and felt right at home. It’s great that you were able to enjoy the close beach access, relaxing porch time, and comfortable spaces throughout the home. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach access out the back door was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location- right on the beach. The house is cute and beds were so comfortable. We had a great time. Would definitely come back!
The view from the porch/patio. Didn’t take any pics of the inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! The host thought of everything. We would definitely come back and stay here. Loved every part of our vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

clare c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in this house several times. We enjoy the ocean front views and beach access. The side deck is nice when it is windy because it is in the lee.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 November 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

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

Beautiful beach front home

Very clean and full of sunlight. Tastefully decorated. All of the amenities of home with a view of the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2023
Thank you for choosing Dauphin Island Beach Rentals~DIBR
Verified

8/10 Good

Terrie C.

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

Beach front

Cute path to the water
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2022
We hope you come back to the island soon. Thank you for choosing Dauphin Island Beach Rentals~DIBR
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

N/a

The beach was beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2023
Come back and see us any time. It was a pleasure to host y'all during your stay at Island Sun.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Great time!

Lots of good views from the master and living room. The porch was partially covered so you can enjoy time outside (but out of the sun), or enjoy a nice meal outside. The beach wasn’t crowded as there was private access from the house. Kids had a great time playing all the outside games!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2024
Thank you Amanda!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barbara f.

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

My stay at Sun Island

I loved the property and the location. The cottage was delightful. The drive in was not well marked and I went into the wrong side and. got terribly stuck in the sand that required a tow to get out. Other then that it was a wonderful few days
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2023
Barbara, I'm sorry you got stuck in the sand. I'm glad it did not ruin your stay on the island. Thank you for choosing Dauphin Island Beach Rentals and Island Sun for your visit to the island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J J.

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

Great location and great property

We had a great time. It was great being on the beach with plenty of activities for the kids. The shuffleboard court and volleyball court were a lot of fun. The house was clean and check in was a breeze. The manager communicated well and dropped by our first day to welcome us and answer any questions. Would happily rent again. The only downside was that the internet connection was fairly slow. But it was serviceable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2024
You guys were wonderful guests! Thanks so much for the review!
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie Ann M.

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

Loved dauphin island

We had a great stay in Dauphin Island. The house was cutely decorated and I loved all the windows that looked out to the gulf. Only suggestion would be to hire new housekeeping. It could’ve been a little cleaner. There was hair on the shower walls and empty shampoo/body wash bottles. The front bedroom had sand in the sheets (probably from the throw pillows being on the dirty floor when housekeeping was making the beds.) Other than those little hiccups we enjoyed our stay. The volleyball net was a hit with my kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy D.

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

Nice stay

This is a nice property with direct beach access.. Perfect for just sitting on the beach while staying close to home. The house could definitely use some updates but nothing that would discourage me from staying again. The only complaint we really had were the ants in the kitchen. Even though we kept the kitchen clean and free of food on the countertops, there were always ants. We did let the rental company know but never got a response back. All in all, it was still a great getaway and very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2021
Thanks for staying with us and sorry we missed your message. :( We did receive it and reported it to pest control. We definitely strive to be accessible and responsive with 24/7 access. Very glad you enjoyed your stay though and Island Sun. ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherri M.

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

Great for the price

We loved the rental. There were some safety issues in that there is a fence under the home that is covered partially with sand making the rusted wire difficult to see. Additionally, the picture shows a stack of white lounge chairs on the deck but they are not able to be used as they are completely rusted out. The deck needs some updates having rusted areas and nails sticking out so we had to watch our toddler well. These are easy things to remove and aside from it we loved the house! The view can't be beat and the home was made very comfortable. The mattress on all the beds were nice and clean as well as all the bedding. We enjoyed the stay and would rent again from this property management company any day! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2021
We are so glad that you enjoyed your vacation in Island Sun. Thanks for giving us feedback regarding the deck-we have scheduled those repairs to be completed. We appreciate your business and are happy to know that working with us was easy:) Thanks! Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Like a small slice of paradise

The best part is it not feeling like you are in a tourist trap. Locally owned restaurants and not a bunch of strip malls. If you want to enjoy the beach without all the fuss I would stay on Dauphin Island. We will certainly stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2021
Thank you so much for the review! It captures our small barrier island spirit well! Safe travels, Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelina S.

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

Gorgeous property with the perfect location

The home and location were exactly what we were looking for. We enjoyed our time immensely and will absolutely look to return when we can. Sunrises, sunsets, the porch, the AMAZINGLY comfortable beds- this was exactly what we needed. Be aware that you need multiple days in advance to secure parking passes from the local police so do this before you arrive!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed Island Sun and your time on the island. Thank you for the feedback. And for your future visits to our Gulf front properties, you will not need a parking pass and if you need something to get through a police checkpoint, your rental agreement serves the purpose. Thanks! Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!

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