Marks the Spot — the perfect waterfront getaway
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
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
TV
Map of Dauphin Island, AL
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
This is our 3rd time staying here, and is the highlight of the year.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything just as presented!
10.0 / 10.0
Great time as always. Repeat customers and will be back.
10.0 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
Nice place to stay. Very pleased!
10.0 / 10.0
This was awesome
We had a wonderful time love the house And the fishing was amazing
10.0 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
Great house on n the water
Great house, well appointed, great communication
10.0 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
gal pal weekend
Everything was so easy- beautiful sunsets!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location.
Great place to stay. Location was perfect for beach and bay.
10.0 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
Bay and beach
Great location, hope to return in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 / 10.0
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 $272 per night. This rental is $41 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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