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Tranquil Coden Retreat: 10 Mi to Dauphin Island!

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Coden Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | 1,780 Sq Ft | 3 Steps to Enter
Exterior | Garage (2 Vehicles) | Driveway (2 Vehicles) | Keyless Entry
Kitchen | Cooking Basics | Drip Coffee Maker (Coffee Provided) | Trash Bags/Pape
Living Room | Free WiFi | Central Heating & A/C | Smart TV
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Tranquil Coden Retreat: 10 Mi to Dauphin Island!

Discover the charm of coastal living in this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental in Coden, AL! With its spacious interior and peaceful wooded property, this house is the perfect retreat for families and friends to relax and reconnect. Explore nearby attractions like the stunning Bellingrath Gardens or delve into history at Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island. After your adventures, kick back in the cozy living space or whip up a tasty meal in the fully equipped kitchen.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Peaceful Wooded Property | Spacious Yard | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Near East Fowl River

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds

HOME HIGHLIGHTS: Smart TV, laptop-friendly workspace, dining table, large sectional sofa, washer/dryer, fire pit
KITCHEN: Fridge, stove, dishwasher, drip coffee maker (coffee provided), microwave, cooking basics, toaster, dishware/flatware, trash bags/paper towels
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, central heating & A/C, complimentary toiletries, linens/towels, ceiling fans, hair dryer, iron/board
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), 2 external security cameras (facing out)
ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story home, 3 steps to enter
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (2 vehicles), RV/trailer parking allowed

-- THE LOCATION --

ON THE WATER: DeltaPort Marina (4 miles), Memories Fishing Camp (6 miles), Fowl River Marina (9 miles)
THINGS TO DO + SEE: Bellingrath Gardens & Home (2 miles), Muddy Creek Wetlands (9 miles), Mobile (25 miles)
DAUPHIN ISLAND (~10 miles): Fort Morgan State Historic Site, Dauphin Island East End Public Beach, Alabama Aquarium at Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Audubon Bird Sanctuary, Fort Gaines, Island Shell Mound Park, Gulf Shores car ferry
AIRPORT: Trent Lott International Airport (36 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ taxes & fees)
- Pets must be in a pet crate/porter if they are left unattended
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This single-story home requires 3 steps to enter
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 external security cameras: 1 camera located by the front door facing the front entry, and 1 camera located by the back door facing the garage. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion

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Coden, AL

What's nearby

  • Mon Louis Island - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Bellingrath Gardens and Home - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Bayfront Park - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 19 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 19 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Island Fire Glass - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Reef - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bill & Charlie's - ‬8 min drive

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. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Loved it

Though it rained and driveway was rough. We enjoyed our self. Beds were comfortable ! Shampoo, body wash, and conditioner was definitely a ++.. carport could use some cleaning of webs
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and secluded. House was as advertised. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alie Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Perfect for our needs to visit extended family in the area and already have plans to stay again! The driveway is rough but this was well explained in description.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Nice quiet place

Place was very nice and roomy. Quiet place with easy access to everything around. Great location.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

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

Great location for Bellingrath Gardens

Girls trip to see Christmas lights.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

alfred C.

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

Very peaceful and quiet.

Nice place for families, relatively short drive to dolphin island west end beach, long drive for attractions and activities.P.s. zirlotts gulf products is down the rd and has the best fresh crabs and shrimp.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen sure could have been better stocked. For example, we had to buy salt & pepper and more items to be able to cook simple meals. Even utensils. Driveway has large enough holes you could lose a Volkswagen in them. House was very nice and clean. Neighbors like to shoot guns, and have roosters that crow all day long. All in all, we had a great time.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2026
We’re glad you had a great time and found the home nice and clean. That said, we’re sorry for the issues you experienced during your stay, and we’ve followed up with the homeowner to share your feedback. They’ve provided the following updates: -The homeowner apologizes that the kitchen was not as well-stocked as expected and will be restocking condiments and replacing utensils to better support guests preparing meals. -There is a gun range about a quarter mile down the road, which is the source of the noise. While this is outside of the homeowner’s control, we understand how it could impact your stay. -The driveway conditions are noted in the listing, and while the homeowner would like to make improvements, they are limited due to an easement and restrictions from neighboring properties. Thank you for your feedback as we continue to improve for future guests.
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Groom and his groomsmen were here. Getting there is very difficult at night! The road is one lane, dirt and really bumpy. There are two houses on the street and yours is at the end. It is really dark had a hard time knowing where I was going. The neighbor got really angry, approached me aggressively after I fell in his yard, I felt really threatened. However I did stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2026
Thank you for your feedback, and we’re glad the stay worked for your group. We’re sorry to hear the arrival experience felt challenging, especially at night, and that the interaction with the neighbor was uncomfortable. The home is located on a rural road, which is noted in the listing, and we provide directions to help guide guests. We’re also planning to add lighting to the address sign to make it easier to locate after dark. We appreciate you sharing your experience and will continue working to improve the arrival process for future guests.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Olga

A very well maintained property!

Very nice and clean, everything is working, all that we needed was provided! Even some water bottle and snacks - very thoughtful! The house is very spacious, newly renovated, very quiet area.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2025
From the owner: "Thank you so much for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the little touches like the snacks and water. It's wonderful to know the spacious, newly renovated home and quiet neighborhood made your visit even better. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience."
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

We'll be back!

The house was clean and updated. It was close to Dauphin Island, and Mobile. Just a short drive to many other places. We loved how secluded and serene the location is. Sometimes its nice to be close to the beach without the chaos of a tourist town! We will be back to this house!
Verified

8/10 Good

beverly g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
road into property very poor needs improvement if it rains will need four wheel drive to get to house
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Awesome

Our trip went smooth and there wasn't anything that wasn't already provided. I will be booking again for sure.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

B V.

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

Love our Coden Retreat!!!

House was great and Harmonee was so nice and responsive to everyone of our questions, the only downfall was the dirt road getting to the house which was very ruddy and muddy. I do not believe this is to any fault to the property and it definitely didn't stop us from enjoying our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carmella

Hidden retreat

We had a very gracious host. Perfect location for spring getaway to Bellingrath gardens. Easy drive to Dauphin Island. Bring some cards or board games to enjoy with family. Fabulous comfy couch. Driveway was rough with spring rains. Glad we had SUV
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob T.

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

Christmas week

Wonderful break for the holidays. Safe and so very comfortable. A quiet place just a short drive from the beach. Mom loved the large bedrooms and how bright everything was. My sisters (the cooks) truly enjoyed the well stocked kitchen. Thumbs up for the towels and linens. My dog inspected the entire outdoor area. A local orange cat made visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

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

Perfect location for Bellingrath Gsrdens

House was great, location was great. The only issue is the driveway. The road to the house is not paved and has extremely large holes/ruts. If it’s muddy, you could get stuck. That is the only drawback, otherwise the property is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect plaxmce for us to land after a.long day of fishing. I do have a complaint. No salt and no ice maker. But somehow we persevered.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kim B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Inside of home was clean and amenities laid out were cute. The description and location of the property is VERY misleading, as there is a run down house and broken down vehicle in the front yard. There is a HUGE pothole in the driveway, along with other potholes. Cinderblocks line one side of the driveway and there’s a tree line on the other side, so there’s no way to navigate around the potholes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nadia I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Clean remote house with gorgeous yard and no outdoor furniture

The house was clean and roomy, the furniture was mostly new and comfortable. The yard was huge and pretty, with big trees and singing birds, however, there was no outdoor furniture so we couldn't enjoy the outdoors. Still, our dog absolutely loved the outside. The property felt remote and without many conveniences around, but this could be a great place to relax, had there been at least some outdoor chairs. We had to navigate around several huge mud holes on the driveway and I was happy we drove an SUV.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2024
Hi Nadia, we appreciate your feedback, and we are committed to providing an excellent experience for our guests. Here are some insights from the homeowner:-We are currently in the process of enhancing the outdoor amenities by adding side furniture and a barbecue. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we are dedicated to continuously improving our guests' experience.-Regarding the driveway, we want to clarify that we do not own it; however, we have right-of-way access. We are actively collaborating with our neighbors to address this issue. It's worth noting that previous guests have driven on it with cars and vans without significant difficulty, although puddles may form during rainy periods.-In terms of local conveniences, there are numerous amenities within a short ten to fifteen-minute drive, including grocery stores and restaurants. However, it's important to note that the listing explicitly states that the property is secluded, offering a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.We sincerely value your feedback and hope to continue offering a pleasant experience for future guests. Thank you for choosing our property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeneil P.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

charity s.

Liked: Check-in
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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