Wonderful Family Friendly, Gulf View New Construction Home - Steps to the Water!

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(9 Ratings)

House in Dauphin Island, AL

14 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this house rental

Welcome to 003 Whale of a Tale on Dauphin Island’s premiere West end! The search stops here for your perfect beach house to accommodate the whole family. Formerly known as The Key of Sea, this home is now upgraded with all the extras needed for a large extended family or group of friends. Enjoy the option to make a communal pot of coffee or a quick single K-cup, discover a high chair for the little ones, and marvel at the impressively-stocked kitchen! From an InstaPot to a Henckels knife set, this is truly a chef’s kitchen with all the tools required to cook for and feed a crowd. A portable laptop desk and high speed internet are also available so you can actually work remotely, a rare thing on Dauphin Island! The house comes equipped with smart TV’s in all bedrooms and an array of board games for the occasional rainy day. Generous accommodations include two gulf-side master suites (King, King), a third bedroom with two sets of Queen over Queen bunks, a fourth bedroom with two full beds, and a Pack-N-Play for a baby or toddler. The home is ideally suited for large families with a separate bathroom for each of the four bedrooms. As it is offset from the house in front of it, this 2nd tier gulf house provides phenomenal water views from the covered back deck, an outdoor shower, and easy Gulf access just steps away. Visit Whale of a Tale and leave with your own tale of a fabulous beach vacation!

No parties or events allowed at this location. Occupancy must be observed at all times. Primary renter must be over age 25 and must be present during the entire stay. No pets allowed.

Things to know about our Dauphin Island Rentals:
All linens are provided
Charcoal grill provided
You must be at least 25 years old to rent

Additional Charges: Cleaning fee, 11% lodging tax, non-refundable reservation fee and damage waiver, optional travel insurance.

Saturday to Saturday reservations required during peak summer season. ADSFR Fishing Rodeo weekly rentals only.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Dauphin Island, AL

Nearby attractions

Gulf State Park

32.8 mi

Bellingrath Gardens and Home

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Wonderful Family Friendly, Gulf View New Construction Home - Steps to the Water!

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4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(9 Ratings)

House in Dauphin Island, AL

14 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Dauphin Island, AL

Nearby attractions

Gulf State Park

32.8 mi

Bellingrath Gardens and Home

Ratings and reviews

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(9 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Visited Dauphin Island in mid-September. We were joined by family members a few days into our stay. The layout of the house was great, with each bedroom being situated at each corner of the house. The open floor plan allowed for all of us to be together without being too crowded. We enjoyed being close to the beach. The deck across the back of the house was a definite plus. Many pleasant hours were spent there in the evenings, and we had a few meals on the deck as well. Love those ocean breezes! Be mindful that the view does include the house in front of this one. This is our second visit to Dauphin Island, the first visit was over 9 years ago. We have stayed at other locations on the Gulf, and all agreed Dauphin Island is our pick! We are looking forward to a return trip.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

The only problem we had was the cockroaches on the bottom and a couple inc the house .

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

There were 11 (one a toddler) of us in this house for a week and we all plenty of room. We all loved the fact that each bedroom had it’s own private bathroom. The kitchen was well stocked and the owners have provided internet in case you need to work remotely. The beach is just a few steps off the stairs from the back deck. This was our first visit to Dauphin Island and it is very remote. No grocery store and not many restaurants. We cooked in a few nights which is the best way to go for dinner here. I highly recommend this house for your next stay! The only drawback to this house is that there is no lift for your luggage or groceries. You have to carry everything up a flight of stairs to the front door. We still loved the house though.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

We had the best week at Dauphin Island. Whale of a Tale was a beautiful beach house that accommodated our family perfectly. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was stocked with plenty of pots/pans to cook meals and the washer and dryer was so helpful keeping up with our laundry. The back deck was our favorite part. So relaxing. We spent most of our time on the porch and right down the steps at the beach. We loved Whale of a Tale and can’t wait for our next trip back .

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Beautiful house located nearly on the gulf with the water a few steps away. Well worth the money. The deck is amazing! Only thing to note is that there is a new house being built to the left of the house which partially blocks the view of the gulf. This is not reflected in some of the pictures. You still have a view through the two houses on the left and right of property, plus the wonderful sounds of the waves. We would stay here again.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The home was extremely clean and had all that we needed. We will be back! The house actually sits behind another home on the beach, but it did not bother us.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

quiet family beach time

quiet family beach time

pretty nice comfortable place on beach

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Great Property

Great Property

Nice property.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Lovely

Lovely

Loved the house! Had enough room for our nine people it was comfy it was clean and it was so close to the beach!

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 $226 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Wonderful Family Friendly, Gulf View New Construction Home - Steps to the Water!. 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 Wonderful Family Friendly, Gulf View New Construction Home - Steps to the Water! pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Wonderful Family Friendly, Gulf View New Construction Home - Steps to the Water!?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Wonderful Family Friendly, Gulf View New Construction Home - Steps to the Water!

House in Dauphin Island, AL

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Dauphin Island, AL

Nearby attractions

Wonderful Family Friendly, Gulf View New Construction Home - Steps to the Water!

House in Dauphin Island, AL

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Dauphin Island, AL

Nearby attractions

Ratings and 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 Wonderful Family Friendly, Gulf View New Construction Home - Steps to the Water! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Wonderful Family Friendly, Gulf View New Construction Home - Steps to the Water!?

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