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“Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach!

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this beachfront Dauphin Island condos

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6113 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, East End Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Dauphin Island

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the condo, you'll find Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Dauphin Island Beaches. Also, East End Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Indian Shell Mound Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • East End Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

“Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach!

Happy Joy is a unique condo that is nestled right on the beach in Dauphin Island, Alabama. We are located on the East end of the island which is higher elevation and is protected from flooding! Yeah!

Enjoy family and friends in the great room! Featuring a very spacious kitchen, dining area, and living room with beautiful leather recliners and couch (with USB charging ports and automatic reclining) and smart TV. Relax in the Sun Room by the floor-to-ceiling windows on the daybed and trundle.

The master bedroom features a very comfortable king-size bed with an en-suite bath and an adjoining space we call the “Happy Room” that has a daybed and trundle, small desk and printer, and books, games, puzzles, etc.

The second bedroom has a super comfortable queen bed with the second bathroom across the hall and a fun Flamingo theme!

We also are sharing our beach wagon, chairs, beach toys, and small charcoal grill for your convenience! We want to make “Happy Joy” your home away from home!

Walk right out the door and within 2 minutes (we timed it) you will be standing in the beach! You will pass the outdoor shower and pool as you make your way to the quiet, gorgeous white sandy beach!

Another unique feature is there are NO stairs to climb in or out of the condo! The only time you will see steps is when you go down the three steps on the boardwalk that lead to the sand!

Our family just purchased this condo as a “bucket list” Dream of mine. We have new furniture throughout and everything you need to have a fun and relaxing vacation! We know you will feel Happy at “Happy Joy”!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,220 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Got a favorite photo from your stay that you would like us to share on our FB page? Text it to Joy at 615-396-7151 or include it in your review — we love spotlighting guest memories!
Thanks for treating Happy Joy with care. We hope you had a joyful stay and would love to welcome you back again soon! Text (615) 396-7151 when you’re headed out so we can alert the cleaner
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please do not allow any guests to eat on the beds. Food and drink stains are very challenging to remove and can ruin the comforters.
Do not attempt to open the lock to the owner's closet, the supplies inside are strictly for the property owner's use.
Do not take any linens, towels, blankets, etc. out of the condo. A fee to replace these items if removed will be taken out of your damage deposit.

Pets

  • No pets 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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Happy Joy Steps to the Beach!
“happy Joy” Steps To The Beach
“Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! Condo
“Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! Dauphin Island
“Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! Condo Dauphin Island

Frequently asked questions

How close is “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! to the airport?

This condo is 33.9 mi (43-min drive) away from the Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! to the beach?

This condo is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach!?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach!?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! have a pool?

This condo features an outdoor pool.

Does “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! to downtown Dauphin Island?

This condo is 1 mi away from Dauphin Island.

“Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing week

Excellent location! Property had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

L L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kitchen had everything we needed. Beds were comfy. Nice furniture. Very cute place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Slice of Heaven

Everything about this condo was as advertised and absolutely perfect. Could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you Happy Joy for sharing your fabulous home with us. Truly a little slice of heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family condo

The condo was wonderful. Quick walk to the beach, lots of room for the whole family. Loved the kid friendly items and toys!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

Vacation

Exterior definitely needed some updating and maintenance. Pool was not filled until 3 days into our stay. Inside condo was clean and we had everything we needed. It was a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unit, close to the beach. Very well kept up. Quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Joy Stay

Great location and ease of access to the beach. Very quiet location. Easy to get around the area, lots of information to help with things to do and places to eat. Owners very easy to get in touch with and quick responses to our questions. We plan on returning next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O., Coming from Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick stay

This was a lovely place to stay! No one’s fault that Francine rolled in to spoil the show! Loved the proximity to the beach & we managed 3 beach walks. Okay the last one we got pretty damp but it was exciting! Not your every day experience! We loved the place. Just wished we could have stayed longer! ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing!!

Love this place and you can look out the window and see the ocean!! We had 6 people and all slept good. When you go to the beach there was never to many people there always had plenty of space!! We took our kids and they range from 2yrs old to 17 years old. The walk to the beach is not bad at all. We went the last week in June.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Condo in great location!

We absolutely loved our stay at Happy Joy. We were traveling with our 3 children, ages 10, 10 and 12. The proximity to the beach was perfect. We walked about 2 miles down the beach in one direction. We fished 100 yards from the condo, we rented bikes and biked to the bird sanctuary and to the Fort and visited the aquarium. The owners thought of every amenity to make our stay amazing. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach condo

It was a nice condo had everything we needed. It was 100 yds from the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica S., Tyrone georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable and relaxing

Great location, accomodations, community.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elliott E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable

The place was clean and comfortable. No complaints except that I was disappointed in the location and distance from the beach. But in all, the stay was very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

jody d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay at Happy Joy

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Happy Joy. It was clean, well stocked and comfortable! We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Girls’ beach trip

It was a perfect week. The condo was exactly as described and extremely welcoming. We loved that you could see and hear the water from the condo. The beach area was never crowded and the littles loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S., Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for a family beach trip

The private beach was convenient for short daytime excursions and allowed us to quickly return to air-conditioning when needed. I’d recommend packing extra Pedialyte powder to give a hydration boost as our son had a prolonged episode of tachycardia although we constantly pushed fluids. The condo was clean and welcoming. Beds were comfortable, and plenty of bath linens and beach towels were available. We brought laundry pods but there were plenty to use for our short stay. Our first aid kit didn’t include vinegar for jellyfish stings, so I was happy to see it in the cabinet. Basic dishes and utensils were included. Shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel dispensers were included. An assigned parking space was available right outside the unit. The upstairs kitten rushed into the condo unit and needed to be retrieved but that was how we found the missing puzzle piece mentioned in previous reviews under the couch! Speaking of upstairs, be prepared for noise from the unit above in this older downstairs condo. I first thought there was someone inside our unit upon arrival. Sounds continued during our stay - not before 8 am or past 10 pm - but the loud echo of coolers being dragged, running, and doors slamming was reminiscent of living in a dorm. We found books for a 4-8 year-old age level as well as a few for older children and adults. We collected seashells, ghost crabs, and visited the Aquarium to learn about marine life and pet stingrays. East End Public Beach (near Fort Gaines) had the best shells and a hermit crab colony along the rocks. We left our gear at home as the provided chairs, toys, nets, umbrella, soft cooler, and beach wagon were convenient. I did still bring our own larger pop-up canopy shelter for better sun coverage and a larger soft-sided cooler. Our family recommends Pirate’s Bar and Grill (panoramic views and selection of adult beverages), Skinner’s Seafood (homemade shrimp and crab bisque, steamed shrimp with black pepper and garlic, crab legs), and Lighthouse Bakery (cinnamon rolls). We spent 1.5 days in Mobile and Foley (outlet mall). A&M Peanut Shop in Mobile sells nuts to feed squirrels in Bienville Square. Overall, we found our stay very comfortable. I’d recommend the condo for small families but would caution guests to prepare for background noise that comes with living in close proximity. When I reached out to Joy before arriving she was prompt and responsive, so I am certain that she would have helped if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly

Nice, clean family friendly condo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele H., Hattieville, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent experience

We had a wonderful experience. The condo was very clean, there were plenty of towels and even beach towels for us to use. We loved the beach toys, umbrella, and the wagon! Plan to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away

Amazing place very close to beach and also attractions
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Joy is truly a special place

Our family was there for spring break. The location is perfect; there is a pool and the beach is literally just steps away. The "extras" provided by the owner were very helpful--beach accessories and a wagon to haul them in. The unit had plenty of space for the five of us. It could easily sleep 8. We would happily stay here again. The island is a fun place to be, and this unit gave us great access to all of it!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime-Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

This condo was nice. The decor was cute and we had everything that we needed available. It was comfortable and had easy access to the beach. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Everything is so close and convenient. The beach is just steps away. It was so quiet and peaceful. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chandra K., Kaysville, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful relaxing condo

Great condo, beautiful beach, centralized location to everything on the island. I particularly liked the tips left by the owners for the best places to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

CARL B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Joy

Clean no problem checking in/out Information booklet helpful Enjoyed the island TV issues Owner very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022