Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY
House in West Beach, AL
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
One of the few beach front homes with an inground pool! Pool can be heated from October through March!
Providing private beach exclusive to Dolphin View guests, this beautifully decorated duplex. 5 minutes from The Hangout and all surrounding beach shops and eateries in the heart of Gulf Shores!
4 BEDROOM, 3 bath duplex,~~2 master bedrooms each with king beds, 3rd bedroom has 2 twin beds, 4th bedroom has 1 bunk, one full and one twin, sleeps 12 total. One side of a beach duplex WITH POOL directly on the beautiful beach of Gulf Shores. Perfect family vacation get-a-way.
Renting a house ON the beach is better than having to deal with issues of a highrise condo. Free parking and step out of your door onto the beach! (This listing is for side B, however side A is also available for rent for larger groups and is also 4 bedrooms and 3 baths.) Link to side A ---> https://www.vrbo.com/505108
We have fantastic Views of the Gulf of Mexico from both decks of house with breath taking sunrise and sunsets!
One Master bedroom is upstairs with a private balcony and stunning view of the beach and pool. The other is downstairs for elderly visitors. Two other guest rooms are upstairs.
Very quiet beach, yet very close to the center of town.
Family friendly, fully stocked with almost everything you need for children. The kitchen is fully stocked with the basic things you should need to prepare your meals.
~porta crib
~highchair
~safety gates
~kids dishes & sippy cups
~kid’s room sleeps 5
~chef quality cookware and knives, food processor, blender, rice cooker, mixer, bake ware, seafood pot, grill
~high thread count sheets on all beds
~high quality bath towels
~flat screen tv in every room with DVD players-HD in living room and master bedroom
~FREE wireless internet access
The fully stocked kitchen is open to the living room and is very clean and bright. Appliances include refrigerator with ice maker, full size stove, microwave, toaster, blender, coffee maker, dishwasher and full sized washer and dryer. A charcoal grill is provided on the back patio. Rafts, beach chairs and surfing boards are also provided for your use.
Additional amenities include dish satellite, four TV’s & DVD players. There are a number of movies for your viewing pleasure, along with board games, domino's and cards. A charcoal grill is also provided on the back porch.
Free parking is provided for one to two cars directly under the home and additional uncovered parking is available on the driveway.
The home is close to shopping, outlet mall, awesome restaurants, Waterville and mini golf. The property is conveniently located just two miles west of Hwy 59 off of West Beach Blvd.
We can't wait to have you at Dolphin View side B!
Keywords: Dolphin View
Providing private beach exclusive to Dolphin View guests, this beautifully decorated duplex. 5 minutes from The Hangout and all surrounding beach shops and eateries in the heart of Gulf Shores!
4 BEDROOM, 3 bath duplex,~~2 master bedrooms each with king beds, 3rd bedroom has 2 twin beds, 4th bedroom has 1 bunk, one full and one twin, sleeps 12 total. One side of a beach duplex WITH POOL directly on the beautiful beach of Gulf Shores. Perfect family vacation get-a-way.
Renting a house ON the beach is better than having to deal with issues of a highrise condo. Free parking and step out of your door onto the beach! (This listing is for side B, however side A is also available for rent for larger groups and is also 4 bedrooms and 3 baths.) Link to side A ---> https://www.vrbo.com/505108
We have fantastic Views of the Gulf of Mexico from both decks of house with breath taking sunrise and sunsets!
One Master bedroom is upstairs with a private balcony and stunning view of the beach and pool. The other is downstairs for elderly visitors. Two other guest rooms are upstairs.
Very quiet beach, yet very close to the center of town.
Family friendly, fully stocked with almost everything you need for children. The kitchen is fully stocked with the basic things you should need to prepare your meals.
~porta crib
~highchair
~safety gates
~kids dishes & sippy cups
~kid’s room sleeps 5
~chef quality cookware and knives, food processor, blender, rice cooker, mixer, bake ware, seafood pot, grill
~high thread count sheets on all beds
~high quality bath towels
~flat screen tv in every room with DVD players-HD in living room and master bedroom
~FREE wireless internet access
The fully stocked kitchen is open to the living room and is very clean and bright. Appliances include refrigerator with ice maker, full size stove, microwave, toaster, blender, coffee maker, dishwasher and full sized washer and dryer. A charcoal grill is provided on the back patio. Rafts, beach chairs and surfing boards are also provided for your use.
Additional amenities include dish satellite, four TV’s & DVD players. There are a number of movies for your viewing pleasure, along with board games, domino's and cards. A charcoal grill is also provided on the back porch.
Free parking is provided for one to two cars directly under the home and additional uncovered parking is available on the driveway.
The home is close to shopping, outlet mall, awesome restaurants, Waterville and mini golf. The property is conveniently located just two miles west of Hwy 59 off of West Beach Blvd.
We can't wait to have you at Dolphin View side B!
Keywords: Dolphin View
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of West Beach, AL
Ratings and reviews
9.3 / 10.0
Outstanding(109 Reviews)10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed the property. Excellent location and house layout. Will be back for sure.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time here. The house was very clean. The location is driving distance to the hangout and had some great local restaurants within walking distance. Highly recommend.
8.0 / 10.0
The good: 4 BR, on the beach, semi-private pool, interior great for a big family
Not listing-specific, but as Ohioans here for the 1st time, we noticed: properties in this gulf region are much more $$$ than further south in FL. Traveling w/5 kids, we opted to pay more in order to cut 3-7 hours out of the drive. Also, there's not much vegetation relative to further south. And not walkable - no sidewalks on this main drag. Feels a little desolate.
The bad:
-Chiefly, the pool was broken for ~3 days. After repair, the underwater light never came back on (thus robbing us of pleasant nighttime swimming ambience). Things break. That's life. But unfortunately mgmt didn't make it right via small partial refund, gift cards, etc. (something I know exemplary VRBO listings do). We paid a premium for a pool that was unusable for almost 1/2 the stay.
-Outdoor shower plumbing leaks everywhere when in use & is "secured" w/duct tape. Vacuum cleaner doesn't work.
-Stingy amt of supplies: 1 dishwasher pod, etc. Maybe that's the standard in Gulf Shores, but definitely doesn't feel hospitable for a place that sleeps 12
-Confusing communication after booking. An unsolicited & vague text from property mgmt read like spam. Before I engaged, I messaged the owner on VRBO to verify legitimacy
-"Clean" bedding was sandy upon check-in
This year we're driving 4 hrs further south to stay at a place w/almost same amenities, 1k more sf, but at half the price.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful house and location! Had everything we needed. The toy closet in the carport was a HUGE hit and saved us a ton of money. Did not have one single complaint and will definitely use yall again!
6.0 / 10.0
Condo was well equipped with condiments ;
salt, pepper, coffee filters, Had enough pots and pans and other kitchen items . The storage closet outside was full of pails, shovels and floats of all sizes .
I was very dissatisfied with the cleanliness of the place! Under the beds desperately needed dusting as did the ceiling fans. Trash can area in kitchen was filthy, trash cans outside were very smelly and need to be cleaned. The door in the upstairs master was hard to keep closed but the air conditioner worked well. Probably would not stay there again .
8.0 / 10.0
We weren’t sure what to expect after reading some bad reviews after we had already booked. If you are looking for “new” and fancy- this isn’t the home for you. You should go to a higher price point- like twice as high if those things are important. We were all pleasantly surprised and quite frankly think those low reviews are ridiculous! The kitchen has MORE than enough dishes, pots and pans and utensils. There were coffee filters, spices, laundry soap, dishwasher soap. The owners even provided big, thick beach towels and tons of beach toys, floats and chairs. The location can’t be beat. The pool was lovely and no smaller than any private home beach pool. Yes, you hear the neighbors going up the steps but they hear you also. It’s not a big deal. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, is the beds upstairs (3 bedrooms up) really were not too comfortable according to my adult children. The king downstairs was fine for my husband and myself. We would love to make this home our annual family vacation rental if the mattresses get upgraded. But we had a wonderful stay and made fabulous memories!
8.0 / 10.0
I was going to elaborate on all these reviews and offer my thoughts as well but there is a 1500 char. limit so
- pool IS MUCH smaller than you may think from the pics. but still did its job for our small ones in our stay.
- Deck is in need of refinish and stain or paint. as well as the small walk out below the pool deck.
-Plenty of cookware. Toaster size was fine. weird thing to review, Robert.
-curtain situation is lacking BAD. two deck door curtains were upstairs in the bunk room and the window in living room was curtains just nailed up
-we arrived an hour early, cleaner, a young college aged male, was finishing up. Assured him not to rush. Saying that, hire a better service. Very dusty fans, vents, bathroom vents.
-Furniture is quite dingy
-some outlets your plugs ins will just fall out of. Idk how else to explain.
-floors aren't ideal for a beach house. They are worn and torn from elements. Also dont seemed to be put in correctly in many places. I think this is what one reviewer was considering "buckled" floors.
- you WILL hear your neighbors obviously. Ours were great but sounded like a heard of buffalo going up and down stairs.
Overall if you pay attention, and do research, this property seems to have been purchased not long ago and with some investment into the investment it can be better. Does need some very focused TLC.
better than hauling crap up and down a condo though! would not rule out another stay and Tosha was great!
1500 char limit sucks VRBO!
4.0 / 10.0
pool is much, much smaller than pictured. Pool did not appear to have been cleaned prior to our arrival had sand in pool. Underwater pool light did not work.Missing deck umbrella at pool side. Some bathroom lights were out, interior floor laminate is peeling in places. Outside deck paint gone exposing rusted screw heads. Kitchen lacked the cookware for 12 people. Had a 2 slot toaster and a 6" diameter skillet for 12 people. Found a couple of wall outlets not working. Missing livingroom curtain, could not watch TV in daytime because of the sunlight glare off TV. We only had 6 people but felt crowed and disapointed with the amenities. For what was paid, we expected much better.
6.0 / 10.0
The location was great-excellent beach access. The pool was small and shared with other side of unit. We arrived for check in at 4 pm and we were not able to get in as the cleaning service was still in the process of cleaning the unit. Property manager was notified that pool needed cleanng and pool maintenance crew came the next day and after that it was good. The was plenty of outdoor furniture and it was in good shape. The beds were comfortable and the appliances worked but over all this unit had a lot of wear and tear and really needed a deep clean, repairs and some updates. The back patio deck needed sanding and painting. There was an outdoor grill but it was filthy and there was nothing availabe to clean it with so we had to abandon our barbecue plans. Overall given the cost of the rental we expected it to be in better condition. Thosha,the property manager, was very responsive to texts. On the last day of our stay the lower floor AC unit was not working. Tosha got a technician out and had the unit working within a couple of hours.
10.0 / 10.0
We totally loved the unit. Everything was as described in the listing. The pool was a great addition. Access to the beach was perfect.
We will probably be using this unit again!
10.0 / 10.0
Nice location, had a great time but ....Pool should be heated through April not March. Televisions are terrible. Only first floor bedroom TV worked. Living room TV kept freezing up and restarting. Two TV's upstairs did not work at all and the other only got the Friends show.
10.0 / 10.0
This house was awesome! It’s a great location to grocery stores, restaurants, & fun things to do! The beach was so private & the pool was perfect for the kiddos!
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was wonderful!
4.0 / 10.0
Our experience here was very disappointing. The house is in bad shape. The floors are buckled throughout, and everything is wobbly and shabby. It needs some serious repair. Shower knob doesn’t work so using the shower was a chore. The umbrella on the deck was broken ( not a big deal) and I texted the owner and didn’t hear back until the next day. Nails on the deck and stairs sticking out due to poor repairs. The house next door is being repaired so the view was a pool full of furniture and green. There was also debris and trash all over the property from the building next door. Was a disappointing experience.
8.0 / 10.0
The location is great. It is on the sand and has a pool on the sand. Accessible to anything you need within minutes. There was plenty of room for a party of 7 -3 adults/4 kids ages 10-13. The beach is clean, pretty, and has a lot of shells everyday to look thru on walks.
Everything was clean except the toilets and downstairs toilet and shower. The beds were all comfy. The Kitchen was functional. HVAC worked great downstairs and upstairs.
1.0 / 10.0
The place was dirty! Had to clean the first day I was there. Spoke with property manager and she was not helpful. Stated she sent clean dishes and cleaning crew out but they only cleaned for the next door. Tried to make compliant with manager but got no where because she stated she did more then enough to accommodate. That was not true. Called in to VRBO to make compliant. Emailed pictures to validate complaints and they reached out to property owner for me. They could not reach owners so left them voicemail to call me directly. Still to this day have not received a contact from them. If I don’t hear back from someone I will never use VRBO again and I may look into legal options because I fill that the property is falsely advertised.
8.0 / 10.0
Nice
The house was pretty good. Still needs better cleaning crew. Beer cans were left upstairs. My 9 year old grandson complained about one of the mattresses upstairs. Other than those two minor things very nice. We did bring a canopy for the back deck so we could sit outside rain or shine
8.0 / 10.0
The location is wonderful. The view is amazing.
The house is very spacious and the furniture and beds are nice. The kitchen is functional and fairly well stocked.
As long as you don’t mind construction workers on your deck at seven in the morning with compressors and air guns buzzing it’s a great vacation spot. I’m sure this house will be wonderful after the renovation are completed.
8.0 / 10.0
Enjoyed our stay!
Location and amenities are perfect! Home came with plenty of towels, a new charcoal grill and a washer and dryer. The pool was a plus but needed cleaned half way through the week. Didn’t see a pool net so we used a fish net we had. Beds were comfy. Owners were great to work with. Some updates needed such as toaster only worked on one side, no bathroom vents, some plug outlets had issues in upper master, outside deck stairs had a nail popping up. Overall we enjoyed our stay and with a few updates this could be a wonderful property.
10.0 / 10.0
Great
House was a perfect size for our family trip. Loved having a pool and beach option. Beach was super private. So much space.
8.0 / 10.0
Great host and location
Sarah is a wonderful host...very accommodating and friendly. As others have mentioned, the unit could use a little updating. But, I believe that will happen soon. All in all, you cannot beat that location and beach. Just spectacular!! We would certainly visit again.
6.0 / 10.0
Great location, property needs work
Loved the space and being on the beach with a pool was ideal. We had a fantastic time and we all fit well in the house BUT- this place needs some serious professional deep cleaning and maintenance. I know you don’t always have control over the cleaning crew but by the looks of the house, this has been an issue for a long time and it needs to be fixed. Having said that- we still had a fantastic time. The location made the vacation.
8.0 / 10.0
Great beach vacation home
We have rented many vacation homes on w Beach blvd but this was our first time staying beach front. Quaint Beach home with plenty sleeping room for everyone.
Check in was super easy. All instructions for check out procedures and trash days are clearly posted. All utensiles for cooking and dinning, Beach chairs, umbrella and pool items were all easily found. The pool was the perfect size for use and well maintained.
10.0 / 10.0
Multi-family beach vacation
As a large group of 19 we rented both sides of the duplex in Aug 21'. The total 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms made for great accommodations. Everyone had their own space. The private pool and direct beach access were an amazing win and were as awesome as advertised. There was a restaurant and small convenience store about a 10 minute walk away, otherwise you're driving for other food options and supplies. The owner was very attentive and responsive. We absolutely loved the location.
The only cons were lots of stairs for those that this makes a difference and some items weren't top notch condition, but as a large group with lots of kids this was perfect for us. Items were minor in comparison to all the pros. Thanks for hosting us!
10.0 / 10.0
Great weather! Fun time…very relaxing!
This property was so conducive for our family!!We loved the layout of the home! The in ground pool was clean and so great to chill out and relax in! Location was convenient to other services! House, pool and only steps to the beach!! Hopefully, we will be blessed to return!
Lenora
10.0 / 10.0
Family time at the beach
Great location, close to many activities.
8.0 / 10.0
Great location, wonderful bedrooms
We have always stayed in Fort Morgan (more bang for your buck), but we wanted to be closer to town this time. The location is fabulous, just minutes away from everything. The bedrooms in the house are wonderful (two kings were very comfortable), but the kitchen and living space (furniture especially) were a bit small for the 9 of us. The house could have used a bit more cleaning and scrubbing before we arrived, and unfortunately, the tenants before us broke off many places in the refrigerator, making it hard to use. However, the owners were very quick to respond and were very helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
8.0 / 10.0
Love the set up. House-pool-beach.
Needs a good cleaning.
6.0 / 10.0
Review of property at 1325 A and B.
The property needs a good scrubbing, dusting both inside and out. Sofas and love seats in both units are old, tired and uncomfortable. Toilet in unit B downstairs bathroom needs attention as it may take half hour to refill. Door lock from living room to balcony on unit A does not align well.
Kitchen cookware etc needs organizing.
To the good: perfect location. Great beach area with lots of room.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect getaway for large family
The beach house had everything we needed for our large family. We felt safe watching our kids walk back n forth all day. I highly recommend this beach house if you want to relax with your family.
8.0 / 10.0
Needs a deep clean
When we arrived the house smelt. The house needs better cleaning people.
10.0 / 10.0
Spectacular property!
The only thing we needed that the house didn’t supply was extra toilet paper. As many many that stayed at the house we needed more than a single roll per bathroom. Other than that it is a gorgeous place to stay! Right on the beach and close to downtown. The owner was quick to respond when we needed anything too.
10.0 / 10.0
Would Stay Again!
Perfect set up for a sisters beach get away! Ample space and all the necessities. Best of all....right on the beach!
10.0 / 10.0
it was a great location and easy to lots of good eating spots
it was great
10.0 / 10.0
Great location and friendly hosts
The owners were very nice, attentive and communicative. Everything was as advertised except having a large seafood pot. Plenty of beach chairs and toys which was nice to enjoy. Highly recommend staying here!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing location!
We stayed here while repairs where being made to our own home after Sally. Loved being right on the sand! The view is fantastic! The house is comfortable and had everything our family and puppy dog needed for a home away from home.
Even though it was cold the kids were out on the beach everyday. It’s great to have a pool too and I wish the weather would have been warmer for us to enjoy it. The owner Monica was always available anytime we had a question and was very helpful and gracious. Would highly recommend this property!
5.0 / 10.0
We stayed here while repairs where being made to our own home after Sally. Loved being right on the sand! The view is fantastic! The house is comfortable and had everything our family and puppy dog needed for a home away from home. Even though it was cold the kids were out on the beach everyday. It’s great to have a pool too and I wish the weather would have been warmer for us to enjoy it. The owner Monica was always available anytime we had a question and was very helpful and gracious. Would highly recommend this property!
8.0 / 10.0
Amazing location with a great beach and ocean views!
We loved the location of being right on the beach! To be able to see the sunrise and sunsets in the ocean is very special! Overall the house is ok. It had enough room for our family and enjoyed having our two small dogs with us. Some minor updates to the house would be helpful. Overall we enjoyed our stay. The owner was very responsive and upgraded the speed of their wifi for us so we could remote work and remote school from the beach!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful time with the family!
House was great - the kids loved the pool & the ocean.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Condo
A great getaway after being hit by hurricane Laura. We really enjoyed the swimming pool and then the beach just a few steps further. Would definitely return to enjoy this beautiful condo again
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in West Beach?
The average price for a rental in West Beach is R 4,612 per night. This rental is R 5,773 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY. Enjoy the water!
Is Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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