Marks the Spot — the perfect waterfront getaway

10.0

Outstanding(67 Reviews)

House in Dauphin Island, AL

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

This comfortable waterfront house is located on Quivera Bay with beautiful sunsets of the Mississippi Sound and a view of the Gulf of Mexico, two short blocks from the Gulf. It has a pier for fishing and a place to dock your boat.

The master bedroom has a king size bed, guest bedroom 1 has queen size bed, and guest bedroom 2 has a queen size bed.

The main living area has a sleeper sofa. The kitchen is well equipped and the dining table seats six comfortably.

Great view of the sunset on a covered porch.

The house has: Wifi, grill w/ propane provided, boat dock, four TV's with YouTube TV, two crockpots, Keurig Duo, blender. Owner does not allow guest to use the boat lift or the cargo lift

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Dauphin Island, AL

Nearby attractions

Gulf State Park

49.1 mi

Bellingrath Gardens and Home

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Marks the Spot — the perfect waterfront getaway

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10.0

Outstanding(67 Reviews)

House in Dauphin Island, AL

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Dauphin Island, AL

Nearby attractions

Gulf State Park

49.1 mi

Bellingrath Gardens and Home

Reviews

10.0

Outstanding(67 Reviews)

10.0

Jun 2024

We loved everything about this property. The house is beautiful. It was stocked well and very clean. Outdoor space is nice and has a gas grill. You couldn’t ask for a better location. The bay in the backyard and ocean view from the front. Just book it. You want regret it!

10.0

Jun 2024

House was clean, roomy, layed out and stocked well. We loved fishing from the dock on the canal at night and the short walk to the beach access during the day.

10.0

May 2024

This home was more than we ever expected! Beautiful views, quiet and perfect area and the house itself was amazing!! They were so helpful and open to communicate with as well! Simply perfect!

10.0

Apr 2024

My family and I had a wonderful stay at Kevin and Melissa's home. Communication was great with an easy check in process. The home was very clean and well stocked. There is a nice view of the bay from the deck. It is a very easy walk to the beach, even for younger kids. Dauphin Island is great place to relax and take it easy. We enjoyed some time at the aquarium, fort and of course the beach. We would definitely stay here again in the future.

10.0

Apr 2024

We loved Marks the Spot! It was the perfect location for a relaxing and quiet getaway. It was easy to find and we were able to tie our boat up at the dock and use it all week long! The girls’ favorite part was the swing downstairs and the house was perfect for our family of 4. Very clean, nicely decorated and had all that we needed!

10.0

Mar 2024

We spent 4 nights on the island! The house is right on the bay and only a short walk (2-3 minutes) from the beach! The house was very clean and the host was very friendly before and throughout our trip. We had a blast at the Fort, playing mini golf, going to the aquarium, visiting the bird sanctuary, of course multiple trips to the beach, and relaxing on the dock! We will definitely come back to DI!

10.0

Mar 2024

Lovely home, very well appointed kitchen, awesome views off the back porch and dock. The outdoor lighting was helpful at night. A very easy walk to the beach from the house. Kevin made sure we were familiar with the workings of the house and readily available for questions should they arrive.

10.0

Oct 2023

This is our 3rd time staying here, and is the highlight of the year.

10.0

Sep 2023

Everything just as presented!

10.0

Aug 2023

Great time as always. Repeat customers and will be back.

10.0

Apr 2023

We stayed here in March for 5 nights during our Wisconsin “Spring Break.” My husband and I have been to Dauphin before and we were excited to bring along our 11 year old. First, we loved the location of the property. We fished everyday off the very large dock, and also walked everyday the 5 minutes over to the Gulf via easy access. This location was ideal for us! The neighborhood was quiet and friendly. The house was very clean, tastefully decorated, and well-stocked (plenty of dishes, pots and pans, cooking utensils, towels) and the welcome goodies were very unexpected and thoughtful. We also liked the layout of the house, having the master bedroom on one side of the house and the other bedrooms on the other side. The main area was large and perfect for visiting while cooking or watching TV. We spent lots of time outside in the hammock, reading on the deck, and fishing off the dock. This was definitely a highlight of the property. While there, we needed to communicate with the property owners over a couple of issues, and they were very responsive. I can’t say enough positive things about Marks the Spot! We would love to return to this property in the future.

10.0

Apr 2023

Extremely well maintained, super clean and great location. Excellent for beach and bay access and would highly recommend. Property owners are very responsive.

10.0

Apr 2023

We had a wonderful time staying here!! Kevin & Melissa made our check in process easy and had a line of communication open just in case we should have needed to contact them - which we didn’t because our stay was amazing!! They even had a welcome basket sitting on the counter for us :) The house was clean and inviting!! Plenty of beach towels, bath towels and a fully stocked kitchen for cooking. Their home is located just a block or two from a public beach which made it soooo easy for walking to the beach. A great home in a great location!! We are so thankful they shared their home with us!!

10.0

Apr 2023

My husband and I enjoyed staying here. The house was on the bay side where you could fish and watch wild life and relax. Out the front of the home was a short walk to a wonderful beach. The owners were friendly and helpful. We would stay again:)

10.0

Oct 2022

Cannot say enough about how great our stay was. This property is well maintained, Beds are super comfy, and is stocked with the essentials. What a great home away from home vacation/ getaway! We were amazed at the views and how peaceful the location is. We will return.

10.0

Oct 2022

My family and I enjoyed our 7 night stay at this property! We LOVED the back deck and all the fishing we were able to do off of it. It is conveniently located on the bay and across the street, just a short walk, is beach access. The house was very clean and decorated nicely. It was very cozy and had everything we needed!

5.0

Oct 2022

My 2nd time, here and am already planning for next year. The Mark's really could teach the Hilton's how to be gracious host's. They have helped to provide memories for my family that are priceless.

10.0

Sep 2022

Nice place to stay. Very pleased!

10.0

Jun 2022

This was awesome

This was awesome

We had a wonderful time love the house And the fishing was amazing

10.0

Jun 2022

Great Time

Great Time

VERY Clean. Great Location. Easy to get ahold of. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back! And extra points for the cute welcoming gifts! Thank you!

10.0

May 2022

Family get away

Family get away

We booked this home on a last minute decision to get away for a few days. My son and husband fished off the deck while my daughter and my self hit the beach. The location is incredible as we were able to explore the island on our golf cart. We also loved the gift basket. We plan to book here again!

10.0

Apr 2022

A little slice of paradise

A little slice of paradise

We booked this trip very last minute with not many options. I’m so glad this little house found us! It was everything our family needed. Kitchen was stocked, plenty of toiletries, the cutest welcome basket and sweet note from the owners. Kevin was very easy to communicate with and responded quickly. We actually decided on Sunday we wanted to stay an extra night and we had it scheduled and paid for within 10 minutes, all while sitting on the beach. Amazing views, we got to see dolphins swimming in and out of the bay in the mornings from the back deck. I worked out on the big deck every morning and then took a walk through the neighborhood. We absolutely loved it here. So peaceful, not touristy and everyone we met was so welcoming and nice! We’ll definitely be back!

10.0

Apr 2022

Beautiful Property with views

Beautiful Property with views

This is a beautiful property we love fishing off of the deck and just sitting out there relaxing. The house is very nice as well. We had everything we needed. I would definitely stay here again.

10.0

Mar 2022

Great place and location

Great place and location

We had a great time and the house was awesome. Communication was quick, easy and on point. This was our first time to Dauphin Island and because of the great experience we had during our stay I know we will go back.

10.0

Mar 2022

Quiet and Cozy

Quiet and Cozy

Spectacular location. Very clean premises inside and out. Had everything we needed and then some. Suggest getting groceries in Mobile before arriving to the island. Very limited offerings once you get there and prices are double what you normally pay for. If dining on island, we suggest Islanders down the road. Being in the meat and seafood business myself, this is a very fine restaurant and seafood is fresh not from frozen like most locations. The house on the water provided beautiful sunsets and enjoyed visits from the Herons and Loons every evening. We will definitely return soon!

10.0

Mar 2022

Great house on n the water

Great house on n the water

Great house, well appointed, great communication

10.0

Mar 2022

Great Weekend Getaway

Great Weekend Getaway

Marks The Spot was great for our family of four during our quick Spring Break weekend getaway. Furnishings, location, view, and amenities were better than described. Kevin and his wife were so very accommodating and went out of their way to make sure we were welcomed. We are already looking forward to our next stay at Marks The Spot.

10.0

Jan 2022

New Year’s/Anniversary on Dauphin Island

New Year’s/Anniversary on Dauphin Island

House was exactly as described. Was very clean and had everything you need. We really enjoyed our time on the big deck right on the canal. Couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful view. We highly recommend this property! Kevin and Melissa were very nice and easy to deal with.

10.0

Dec 2021

Gorgeous and well equipped house!

Gorgeous and well equipped house!

Loved just about everything about the place. The master bed was very comfortable and we just liked the layout of the house. The only thing that was sometimes puzzling was locating the proper light switches for the lights you want to come on. Once that was figured out the lighting was outstanding. The owners seem to have taken a good amount of thought decorating and furnishing the place. We liked the dock and porches as well. We also appreciated the tall ceilings and shower curtains. We also enjoyed the basket the owners left for us. (: Only wish the weather and fish bite was better! We will be back!

10.0

Dec 2021

Thanksgiving vacation

Thanksgiving vacation

Our family had a great time at Marks The Spot. The best hosts, willing to help with any questions we had. The location is great, the beach is beautiful and only a brief walk away. We loved sitting on the porch enjoying the view of the water, and on bad weather days we could still enjoy the view from the living room. The house is clean and well equipped, the kitchen has all that is needed to prepare meals, and there are plenty of bath towels. There are great sightseeing sites on the Island and in the area. Thank you Kevin & Melissa, we had a great vacation.

10.0

Oct 2021

The PERFECT Place.

The PERFECT Place.

Awesome location, amazing views to the sound side and to the Gulf side. We felt so lucky to have found this amazing rental. We are already looking forward to staying at this property again. Kevin and Melissa were both helpful and easy to communicate with. Our vacation couldn't have been better.

10.0

Oct 2021

Beach vacation

Beach vacation

This was an amazing vacation due to the effort that Kevin and Melissa made, the wonderful home. We can't wait to have another stay here.

10.0

Sep 2021

gal pal weekend

gal pal weekend

Everything was so easy- beautiful sunsets!!!

10.0

Sep 2021

Perfect location.

Perfect location.

Great place to stay. Location was perfect for beach and bay.

10.0

Aug 2021

Beautiful Home on a Tranquil Bay

Beautiful Home on a Tranquil Bay

Mark’s the Spot is the perfect location for both fishing and beach relaxation. The beach was a short walk straight down the little road. Perhaps the best part was the deck on the back of the house. Plenty of space to fish in bay and so beautiful and quiet! The home had plenty of towels, linens, and the most well stocked kitchen I’ve ever seen. If you’re on the fence just do it! We hope to return again!!

10.0

Jun 2021

Great home and fun location

Great home and fun location

We had a great week at the house. It’s right down the street from the beach that is not crowded. We also fished every day from the back pier. Planning on going back!

10.0

Jun 2021

Bay and beach

Bay and beach

Great location, hope to return in the future.

10.0

Jun 2021

Great house and location

Great house and location

The house was very clean, had lots of towels, very easy access to the beach across a non-busy road, and a great/well maintained dock on the bay. This house worked very well for our stay on Dauphin Island - dock access to they bay and a very short and easy walk to the beach. Our family of 5 very much enjoyed our time and stay on Dauphin Island. The home owner was extremely responsive and pro-active in communicating everything with us. Highly recommend this place.

10.0

May 2021

JUST PERFECT

JUST PERFECT

Nothing could have been better about this property and our stay!! The owners, Kevin and Melissa, were extremely nice, friendly, helpful, and responsive to our one tiny need, any questions about the area, advice about finding things on the island, and felt like family!!! The house was BEAUTIFULLY decorated, very up to date, location was perfect for our needs, and the most well furnished kitchen I’ve ever stayed in with everything imaginable that someone would need!!! Beautiful views, nice, new, large private dock where we put our pontoon boat, and a short walk to the beach!!! Definitely the best of both worlds and we are already planning our next trip back (we wanted to add another week while there, but it was booked)!!!!! Thank you Kevin and Melissa for being A+++++ hosts!!!!!!!

10.0

Apr 2021

Perfect

Perfect

Perfect

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Dauphin Island is $391 per night. This rental is $59 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Marks the Spot — the perfect waterfront getaway. 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 Marks the Spot — the perfect waterfront getaway pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Marks the Spot — the perfect waterfront getaway?

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

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Marks the Spot — the perfect waterfront getaway

House in Dauphin Island, AL

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Dauphin Island, AL

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Marks the Spot — the perfect waterfront getaway pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Marks the Spot — the perfect waterfront getaway?

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