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A short walk to the Dauphin beach, 20% Discount for a month stay ,pets welcome

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Dauphin Island

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle Dauphine Golf Club
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the area

Dauphin Island

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Dauphin Island Beaches and 2 miles (3 km) of Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council with a stay here. Dauphin Island Public Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chevron - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A short walk to the Dauphin beach, 20% Discount for a month stay ,pets welcome



A Dauphin Island house nestled in the trees with large sand dunes between the house and the Gulf of Mexico. This is a quiet street on the west end of the Island near the public beach.

It has 2 Bedrooms: #1 with a king size bed and #2 with two twin beds. One bath with a large garden tub and a separate shower. TV's and DVD's are in each bedroom and living room.

A full Kitchen,with granite counter tops, separate dining area, and a living room. Sliding glass doors open to a large balcony with room for grilling or dining.

We are licensed with the 'Town of Dauphin Island' and the State of Alabama.


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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: All size dogs allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Short Walk Dauphin Island Beach Pets Welcome
Short Walk Dauphin Pets Welco

Reviews

A short walk to the Dauphin beach, 20% Discount for a month stay ,pets welcome Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 256 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location to everything on the island.Joys' Beach house has everything you need and we really enjoyed having our dogs hanging out with us on the porch.We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice! Didn't realize there was another rental property in the backyard so we did get a little scare when people pulled up and started walking under the porch to the backyard. Short walk to the beach. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the wrap around porch but wasn’t aware there was a small rental directly behind our property which had guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the perfect beach getaway. The home was clean and tidy. We appreciated the information on the fridge of the island. It helped us find a great beach spot. We brought our dogs and we were able to relax. Highly recommend this property.
Front of property
Welcome Sign
Enjoying the sunset.
Dogs lounging around the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
great house, convenient to every thing,definitely going to be our new go too
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

al c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rick S.

The shower needs a new liner, to get rid of the mold at the bottom. Otherwise, comfortable and convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in great location. All we needed was there and we enjoyed ourselves very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PaytonandWhitney D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family of four and our dogs had a great vacation here! This house was perfect for meeting all of our basic needs. The two bedrooms and king size bed and twin beds were perfect. Kitchen was clean, had everything we needed to cook all meals. There is one regular size sofa and one loveseat in the living room. I think it’s important to note that there is a back house/ cottage that is also rented out. We weren’t able to use the backyard while we were there because the other guests had 2 large dogs. We didn’t mind however because having our dogs be able to stay there with us was phenomenal! Overall it was relaxing and peaceful. Neighborhood was quiet and balcony/ porch area was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

LEIBOLD N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will need to drive to beach

Clean house but not a short 3 min walk to beach. It was a little hard to cool the house in the evenings and the master ceiling fan didn’t change speeds nor did the light turn on. HOWEVER, the neighborhood is central on the island, the BEST restaurant is in the neighborhood, the house is clean, the host is very responsive, and house well stocked. Would book again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to relax

We really enjoyed the laid back pace of the island. The house was in a quiet neighborhood. All amenities needed were available. The walk to the beach was short and easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

Excellent cosy comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the location

Wife and I just felt likewe could relax the whole time
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura W.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and cozy cottage

No frills, pet and family friendly cottage in a lovely neighborhood near the beach. Very clean and comfortable with a covered porch that was perfect for AM coffee and rainy afternoons.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

B K.

Adequate

Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate. Rain & tornado kept us inside for a few days. Not in property management control. However, as advertised, the beach may be within walking distance if you are in your 20's. It's a long walk-through high grass/weed and water. Wife & I in our 70's could not get to it. Only 1 day at the beach was disappointing. Also, a note on the refrigerator stated free parking at the beach if stamped by the police department which is not so, beach is not included with the signed police authorization slip. The home had everything we needed and was comfortable. It is a good deal for the price.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

Liked: Cleanliness

peaceful getaway

Enjoyed our stay on Ohara Drive. The host was easy to contact and always responded quickly. Kitchen was well equipped. Bed was comfortable. Plenty of linens in bathroom. My only complaint was the stairs but maybe that is because I am 77!! Will probably rent it again next year. It was peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

2ndviolinman

Liked: Cleanliness

Always a pleasure

Quiet spot in the neighborhood. Easy walk to the middle beach, bike anywhere on the island in minutes. 3rd or 4th stay in this property, price means we can come more often!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cari O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good for the Price, but some issues

We loved the location (a bit off the main drag but within walking distance to the public beach). This was a lovely wooded lot, which made the porch and porch swing a bonus!. Also, the whole check in was super easy!!! Great wifi, the TV had most of what we would want but we also brought our own ROKU (which was super easy to attach to the LR and BR TVs).The pictures were a little bit misleading: The house is in need of updating and the kitchen photo leaves out the fact that the washer/dryer/water heater are all there and exposed. But honestly, that was fine.The bed was comfortable, but I suggest you bring your own pillows. Plenty of towels for showers, and the kitchen had most of the basics. If you plan to actually cook a family meal there, I would let them know to see what you may need to supplement. For our needs, it was just fine!Here is my only real complaint: The water heater provides enough water for 1 10-min shower every 3-4 hours. If you want to use that lovely tub they have, you will need to boil supplemental water in pots and pans as there is not enough hot water to actually fill the tub.That being said, we would absolutely re-book this site, especially now that we are aware.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terese T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable home in a quiet neighborhood

Everything needed for a nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca W.

No frills but ok

Definitely no frills, we booked this with the intention of not being in it much beyond sleeping and showering and it served us well for that. It might be time for some updating, but it’s usable and for the price, I couldn’t beat it to have our own space. Be prepared if you have younger kids, there is no cable but 31.4 is the channel for old school cartoons the internet worked fine so my teen was happy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024