Gulf-front home in a gated community w/ easy access to the beach & amazing views

Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
4.3
Excellent(61 Reviews)

House in Dauphin Island, AL

12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental

Island Sunrise

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Enjoy a gated beachfront community, and beautiful views of the water from the private screened-in deck. The large open great room and huge kitchen make togetherness ideal. A large, partially-covered deck has stairs leading down to the beach. Outside two of the upstairs bedrooms, there’s a screened porch that overlooks the waves below. Underneath the house is a cool, shady place for relaxing in a swing or hammock while the fish you caught today cook on the grill!

What's nearby:
Island Sunrise is on the East end of Dauphin Island, which is the perfect place for bike riding. Explore historic Ft. Gaines, take a ferry ride across the Bay, learn about sea life at the local estuarium, or fish and play in the beautiful Gulf waters.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly

Map of Dauphin Island, AL

Reviews

4.3
Excellent(61 Reviews)
4.3
star 5 empty
Aug 2024
The house was nice and spacious. The location was very convenient with beautiful views of the gulf. We saw dolphins almost everyday, lots of ships and shrimping boats. Overall, amazing vacation.
4.3
star 5 empty
Apr 2024
Spacious home on the beach. Great for dolphin watching. We’ve stayed here many times before. Recommend upgrades for kitchen utensils and dark curtains/blinds for master bedroom.
4.3
star 5 empty
Jul 2023
Location is great
4.3
star 5 empty
Jan 2023
Beautiful Place! Perfect place for a family gathering! We sure enjoyed the beautiful Sunrise and sunset right from back porch. Love to go back soon!
4.3
star 5 empty
Jan 2023
I feel very sorry for the owners of this house; it obviously used to be a treasure but is being swallowed by the sea. I'm sure they are charging as much as they do because they had to pay a fortune for the sand and shoring that has recently been added under the house, and must continue trying to save it. That said, It is totally unfair to the renters to portray this house as it used to be instead of as it is. For close to $1000/night, people expect a bit more! Let me start with the dangerous bits: there is a wire mesh that has been added to the inside of the railing around the main floor deck. The wire has rusted through in a number of places leaving sharp bits of wire sticking into the deck area which is NOT good with a four year-old! Many of the balusters are not connected to anything at the bottom, and some are missing entirely, so the railing is completely unsafe. As noted in other reviews, the beach is gone behind the house but what's not noted is that the stairs to the beach have been removed and unsightly patches nailed over the former openings on the main floor deck. (BTW the upstairs deck is not screened in as it appears in the photos.) The beach that is left is covered in rocks and stumps and all of us left with cuts and scratches on our shins from bumping into the underwater ones. Also, the first step of the stairs in front of the house is broken but luckily it's very close to the sand. I could write at least a full page about the problems but I won't. The rest, like the Dollar General shower curtain and dribbling water-saver shower head (instead of the handheld that obviously used to be there) and non-functioning makeup mirror in the master bath, and the non-functioning ceiling fan in the master bedroom, the twin bed shown in the bunkroom being in the closet of the master bedroom, all of the cabinet fixtures being loose in the kitchen, the dirty walls, the worn-out furniture, the lack of lights and outdoor shower under the house, etc., are not major things but not things one expects in this price range. I give this house two stars instead of one because it is in a wonderful location and spacious. Even with all of the problems, after the initial disappointment our family enjoyed the week and being together in one place. If you are the owner reading this, I would love to talk to you about your house. I hated writing this but renters need to know.
4.3
star 5 empty
Dec 2022
The pictures need to be updated for this home. There are definitely some changes since these were taken. The swing is gone. The water comes up to the house now so there is not much of a beach area. Luckily we had a very sweet neighbor that said we could use their beach area since we didn’t have much. The house needs a good deep cleaning and some updating. We ran into a few problems during our stay but Vacasa took care of us. We made the best of it and enjoyed our stay though.
4.3
star 5 empty
Nov 2022
House is nice and clean. Beautiful sun rise Playful pod of dolphins Fantastic vacation !!
4.3
star 5 empty
Nov 2022
Positives - This was a fantastic getaway for our extended family. The house was clean and very open with ample room for everyone. The area is quiet with not many people crowding the beach as the location is a private area. The views were magnificent. Overall, a great experience for us. Negatives - We had issues at the beginning with internet log-in info incorrect and two ceiling fans that weren't working. To their credit, Vacasa, was very responsive and had the issues corrected very quickly. Additionally, the outdoor pictures are extremely out of date. Due to erosion, the water comes to the footings of the house-there is no beach off the back deck. But we were able to enjoy the beach beside the house. Also, none of the outdoor furniture in the pictures are on the premises. There is deck furniture, but it is very weathered. There were many nail pops on the deck that needed hammered down. Finally, during a heavy rain, some water entered through a laundry room window. I gave it a 4 because it was such a relaxing vacation and Vacasa was great to work with. It simply seems the house's upkeep is not very important to the owner.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Dauphin Island?

The average price for a rental in Dauphin Island is $370 per night. This rental is $279 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gulf-front home in a gated community w/ easy access to the beach & amazing views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Gulf-front home in a gated community w/ easy access to the beach & amazing views pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Gulf-front home in a gated community w/ easy access to the beach & amazing views?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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