Purple Parrot - 3 Levels of Fun! Large Beachhouse with Game Room, Pool Access
House in Dauphin Island, AL
12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
The Purple Parrot has 3 levels of fun, including a 3rd story game room, called the "Crow's Nest". Conveniently located in a small, private beach-side community of DeSoto Landings, it features Gulf views from the second floor, and a panoramic view from the third floor- all the way to the Sand Island lighthouse.
While not located directly on the beach, the Purple Parrot is just a few hundred yards from the boardwalk to the neighborhood's private Gulf of Mexico beach, Pool, Tennis Courts, or boardwalk to the neighborhoods' Gulf Beach. This small, private, gated community shares a pool, cabana, tennis court and Gulf of Mexico beach.
As with all of our Dauphin Island Beach Rentals, all linens and towels are provided, WIFI, along with a fully-outfitted kitchen. There will be a starter pack of toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags; please plan on bringing more for day 2 ;). A great beach vacation is waiting on you!
Please note the following:
1. Minimum Age for the Primary Renter is 25, and Primary Renter must be present for the entire stay.
2. Maximum Occupancy numbers include Children 3 and over and cannot be exceeded at any time.
3. All of our Homes are Non-Smoking.
4. A signed Rental Agreement is Required, which contains additional Rules and Guidance.
5. This property does not allow weddings or parties.
6. Check-in time is 3 pm, and check-out time is 10 am.
7. Start dishes and linens before departure.
8. Take the trash can to the street on Tuesday night and Friday night.
9. This home is pet-friendly, dogs only, 2-Pet Maximum Limit - $100 pet fee per dog applies.
10. Cargo lifts are not available to guests and can not be used. They are not permitted by Home Owner Insurance Policies.
While not located directly on the beach, the Purple Parrot is just a few hundred yards from the boardwalk to the neighborhood's private Gulf of Mexico beach, Pool, Tennis Courts, or boardwalk to the neighborhoods' Gulf Beach. This small, private, gated community shares a pool, cabana, tennis court and Gulf of Mexico beach.
As with all of our Dauphin Island Beach Rentals, all linens and towels are provided, WIFI, along with a fully-outfitted kitchen. There will be a starter pack of toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags; please plan on bringing more for day 2 ;). A great beach vacation is waiting on you!
Please note the following:
1. Minimum Age for the Primary Renter is 25, and Primary Renter must be present for the entire stay.
2. Maximum Occupancy numbers include Children 3 and over and cannot be exceeded at any time.
3. All of our Homes are Non-Smoking.
4. A signed Rental Agreement is Required, which contains additional Rules and Guidance.
5. This property does not allow weddings or parties.
6. Check-in time is 3 pm, and check-out time is 10 am.
7. Start dishes and linens before departure.
8. Take the trash can to the street on Tuesday night and Friday night.
9. This home is pet-friendly, dogs only, 2-Pet Maximum Limit - $100 pet fee per dog applies.
10. Cargo lifts are not available to guests and can not be used. They are not permitted by Home Owner Insurance Policies.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Dauphin Island, AL
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Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0
We stayed here two years ago and loved it, so we came back this year. For the most part we had a great week. The neighborhood is great and the private beach is close to the house and wonderful. We did have some issues with the house this time though. The front door wouldn't latch and there was a clogged sink, but both were fixed quickly. However we then had ants in a cabinet that ruined some of our food and were told they would spray after we checked out (this was Tuesday, so we bought our own spray). Then on Thursday the upstairs shower leaked through the ceiling to the bedroom below and maintenence refused to come out until we checked out. It was not ideal to be unable to use a shower for the last couple of days with 11 people in the house. I don't blame the owners--it seemed like the management company just didn't want to handle some of the issues and their communication worsened as the week progressed.
8.0 / 10.0
AC was great!
2.0 / 10.0
Has not been updated in many years. Hole in deck patched with thin board-safety hazard. Nail heads sticking up. Master bed is sunk in, front door won't open all the way due to floor uneven. Nasty bathtub, freezer, & ceiling fans. Kitchen sink backs up running dishwasher or garbage disposal. Must run bathroom sink hot water in order to take shower. To much to list other stuff.
8.0 / 10.0
Other than some minor items our time on Dauphin Island was great.
8.0 / 10.0
2022
AC great, location great. kitchen stuff okay, cleanliness - you need to get someone else to clean this house. Obviously they never mover the furniture to clean under. Same as last year.
Lots of smokers and vapors at the pool every day.
8.0 / 10.0
Great Location, Plenty of Room, Needs Updates
Our stay was great for the week, we had 4 adults and 6 children 7 and under. The house had plenty of room for everyone, all the rooms were spacious and the bathrooms were huge. Kitchen had plenty of room for cooking as well.
Only down side was the house was not very clean and you could see a lot of wear & tear, with some updates it would be awesome.
4.0 / 10.0
Not as advertised
This property is like a Picasso. It looks amazing in pictures and when you turn down the street to see it for the first time. Then you get closer, walk in the door, and everything goes downhill from there. Where to begin. Let me start with the main front door entrance. Number one, it did not securely lock. It could simply be pushed open and the wind did push it open during a pop up thunderstorm. We had to move a loveseat in front of the door to keep it closed for the rest of the storm and overnight until maintenance came to hammer the rusted open bolts into locking position. Not a safe start as I had my parents and children with me. The door also leaked in multiple summers storms. Along with the upper French doors and the third floor windows. We spent quite a bit of time keeping water off the floors in front of all three while we were there. Not all outlets functioned in the kitchen. The refrigerator is falling apart and unable to be completely cleaned due to rust and other issues. Upon arrival the second floor master bathroom shower was not functional. The jack and jill bathroom on the second floor didn't even have a curtain liner that was long enough to keep the water in the shower, so more time spent cleaning up water out of the floor. The front porch and the back deck look like they need to be torn off the house and rebuilt, which is really sad. The second floor porch should be the star of the show at sunset, but it holds water, looks unsafe, and does not even have any outdoor seating up there. The second floor deck is locked off and can't even be accessed due to it appearing to be even more unsafe than the front porch. The screened in porch is virtually useless due to the doors not being plumb, therefore large gaps are always present for bugs to fly in. Overall, the house is large and more than capable of hosting a large family. However, the upkeep and cleanliness of this property left everything to be desired. Would not recommend and will not be back.
10.0 / 10.0
Spring break 2022
We enjoyed this property. It had everything we needed in a quiet neighborhood with great beach access. The teens loved the game room. The house does need some minor fix up and may be some updates on mattresses but I would definitely stay there again.
4.0 / 10.0
Family Thanksgiving vacation
We had a great stay even though the house had many issues. Upon arrival the house was not clean and had to call to have someone cone clean it which they sent someone immediately. The refrigerator needs to be replaced, the door shelves were broken and the refrigerator was small, the ice maker was broken. Every ceiling in the house had water damage, when a repair was attempted it was a very poor job and already needing to be repaired again. The outside decking is in need of repair and lights on the front stairs is recommended. With a lot of repair this house would be an awesome place to stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Value,
Greatly enjoyed this property for a multi-family vacation on Dauphin Island. The location was a short walk to the beach.
We felt very safe in the gated community and the neighborhood was very friendly. The kids enjoyed the upstairs gameroom in the evenings. The kitchen is very spacious with lots of room to store groceries away in the cupboards. Would definitely stay here again
10.0 / 10.0
Nice big house
This house was a large house that met our families needs well. It is a little aged, but still very nice. Loved the third floor game room. Great entertainment for the teenagers.
8.0 / 10.0
Our trip
house was great. a/c was cold, location is great, house is all as advertised.
Your cleaning service is not earning their money!!! Bathrooms were not cleaned, underneath the sofas was filthy, plastic bottle underneath cabinet in master bath, some of the plumbing accessories were broken, handles on some of the furniture were not present.
6.0 / 10.0
Nice home
House was good fit for our family of 10 close pool and beach. We enjoyed fishing and pool a lot. We had problem with washer leaking but staff got someone out to our rental within the day and a part ordered.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the house and the Island was beautiful. Can't wait to go back.
The house and neighborhood was wonderful.
10.0 / 10.0
Great family vacation
The house was perfect for our family - plenty of room for the grandkids to stretch out. The 3rd floor game room was a hit and the tables looked relatively new. Very happy with this rental.
Loved the quiet neighborhood and short walk to the beach.
8.0 / 10.0
Great location and quiet neighborhood
This is a nice, big property in a really great location. It’s only a short walk to the beach and pool. We’ve stayed in this neighborhood before and this house had far less amenities than other properties (very little in cabinets, etc). There was a small bag of sand toys, 2 kids bikes and a few outdoor games. While spacious, this house has definitely seen some parties. Lots of knicks, chipped paint, a few holes in walls, rip in upstairs couch. The bunkbeds are very creaky. None of these things ruined our stay but they could definitely use some attention.
4.0 / 10.0
While the property was well-located and the house spacious, the interior was not acceptable.
The house location and spaciousness were much appreciated but the interior and patio furniture looked as though this was a place used by spring-breakers. Patio furniture was in disrepair, the screens in the screen doors were hanging by a thread, the kitchen ceiling had layers of dust, the kitchen island surface was covered in dried food, the dining room table glass top revealed dirt and crumbs underneath and there was a layer of dust on all surfaces. In the master bath on the first floor, the bathtub had one handle for hot/cold water and to adjust between tub and hand-held shower. The washing machine only had a hot water cycle, and the second floor carpets were badly stained. I have photographs of all this. Again the hose was spacious and well-located, but based on what I have listed, but certainly not worth the weekly rental fee charged. What a disappointment- not sure we can trust VRBO to provide accurate information about the properties it features. We respectfully request a 25% refund of our weekly rental.
8.0 / 10.0
Covid getaway
Really nice property everything was as described. Lots of rooms big for gathering of people. Really enjoyed the screen in porch. Would stay again. Beds comfy. Quite area.
10.0 / 10.0
Family Vacation 2020
It was supposed to be both of our girls meeting us there, but with Covid happening our daughter and her husband from Virginia didn’t make it. This was our second trip to the island, our favorite place to vacation. We love this neighborhood! We’ll be back next year! The house was great, close to the beach, and porches and game room a plus! The only bad thing is the mattress on the first floor needs replaced.
6.0 / 10.0
Real Nice Location, Great Community..
The Stay was Good The A/C in the house was Awesome Worked Like None other. Our Stay was the 1st week of the Covid19 Opening back Up and we were Assured by the Rental Company the House would have a Very Deep Cleaning for the Safety Of Everyone.. We Spent the Better Part of 3 hours Cleaning the House when we arrived Bacon Grease was left all over the stove and counters, bread crumbs from toast on counters, bathrooms were Yucky, floors were dirty, hair still in Lower Shower. After we Got the House Cleaned Up the stay was Great, The house needs Lots of Maintenance done to it.
8.0 / 10.0
Excellent Location! Perfect size for our family!
This property is perfectly located! Beach access is easy, lots of parking available, easy walking to all amenities and close access to the entire island. The house has more than enough square footage. It is in need of some upkeep. We spent some time hammering nails in the porches and stairs (little feet and nails hurt!), the railing isnt reliable (don't lean on it). Lots of peeling paint. Missing pool ball (8 ball) with the pool table. Furniture is in okay shape. The bunk beds need tightened, and mattresses are just okay. Bring some extra blankets with you, there aren't any and you may need them. Bring trash bags, baggies, etc, those are not provided. Be bought some cleaners and liquid hand soap, there was none. But, for a big family you won't have to worry much about a pristine house. It's lived in, and you can relax a little more knowing that. The beaches are not busy, the neighborhood is quiet. I wouldn't hesitate to rent again.
10.0 / 10.0
Quiet Week
Short walk to the beach. The game-room entertained the kid during bad weather. The neighborhood was quiet.
8.0 / 10.0
Nice neighborhood and quiet beach
House is in a nice gated community that isn't a terrible walk to the beach but it is a walk. The boardwalk went really close to the beach so pulling our wagon wasn't a problem. The beach was great! Not crowded at all. The house itself had plenty of room but maintenance to the house was just OK. The worst part was all the outside decking was rough. Had lots of nails that needed to be hammered back in. Would not walk out there barefooted. Game room was nice to keep the kids busy.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the neighborhood and the private beach. Great vacation spit
Easy to rent loved the private gated community area and house! Game room was a big hit with the kids.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic Getaway
My family had a great time at the Purple Parrot. Dauphin Island is the perfect beach getaway. The pool was only a short walk away and well taken care of. The beach is a short walk as well. We loved how big the kitchen is and there was plenty of seating for all of us.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic stay for our group
This house had so much room for our group to enjoy. You don't feel cramped at all. We all enjoyed the decks and screened in porch. The house is not in perfect condition, but honestly, this was nice because I wasn't holding my breath the whole trip hoping that so much as a scuff didn't appear on a wall somewhere. The only thing I would like to see change is for some of the missing screens on the back porch be replaced. The game room was a massive hit for the kids. There is plenty of room to park here as well. A walk to the beach with no gear is no big deal. If you have a lot of gear, you should bring a wagon with you.
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful location
The Purple Parrot is a HUGE house in a quiet, secluded neighborhood. It had plenty of room for our families to spread out and we never felt crowded. It's a short walk to the beach, and we always felt safe walking from the house down to the boardwalk, even at night. The house could use a little updating and minor repairs. The showers in two of the bathrooms require you to run the sink during the shower, which was odd, and the decor is dated and a mish-mash of all different styles. The technology is older, and the televisions in the small bedrooms don't work at all. I would suggest upgrading to more modern televisions that are able to connect to Netflix. While we didn't spend much time indoors, our kids would've appreciated the ability to watch tv at night upstairs while the adults watched downstairs. Nancy was a pleasure to work with and answered any questions or concerns we had. The Purple Parrot provided a restful, relaxing week for us.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome time!
WOW...we had such a GREAT time. The house was beautiful, everything was just as pictured. HUGE home, two king beds, 2 other bedrooms, game room the kids LOVED!! House is not right on the beach but it is within walking distance. House is equipped with everything you need, dishes, grill, even a crockpot. Private pool, tennis court, gated community. We had such a wonderful time....and we took our two bulldogs so we were glad the home was pet friendly. CONS....steps, steps, and more steps 25 steps to the front door, 15 more to second floor, 10 more to third floor....so your knees will hate you!! Back porch the screen is off the windows so at night you could sit outside due to nats. But we had fun and enjoyed EVERYTHING!!
8.0 / 10.0
Really enjoyed the family time
Grady place quite location.
10.0 / 10.0
Great property, great location!
Great place to stay for a few days. Love the location, the beach pretty much right out your door step, so much space, game room on top floor, beds galore, etc. Love the main floor...very open and great for gatherings. Few minor things, but it was off season and I'm sure they were making progress on minor repairs leading up to the busy season. Even so, loved our stay and would definitely stay there again!
8.0 / 10.0
Very spacious! Nice gated community. Private beach was amazing.
The house had more than enough room for our two families. It could be maintained better though. Two of the couches were ripped, a dinning room chair was missing and another was broken. It was difficult to cook properly with skillets and pots when everything stuck to the bottom. The shower in the Jack and Jill bath needs updating. We really enjoyed our vacation. It was nice having a private beach. Since the playground is no longer there and the golf cart no longer available I would recommend taking those off the listing. On our second day in the house I emailed to advise of all the issues we had just to document damage that was there before we arrived. A maintenance man did come to fix the few things he could so we appreciated that.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Place to Spend a Week With Friends
A very comfortable place for 2 couples and kids to spend a week at the beach. We were there for spring break which is early in the season for this location but we had a great time. The 3rd floor game room (far enough away from the living not to disturb) kept the kids occupied when we weren't at the beach basically by ourselves. Most days we had a mile in each direction with no one but us. The sand is very nice and the water was warm enough for the kids even at this time of year (I thought it was pretty chilly myself).
The two master suites make sure that neither couple feels cheated by the accommodations as they both have great bathrooms and nice beds.
The golf cart took a little work but it did work for the week overall after getting it charging.
It was basically a 200 yard walk to the beach from the house and the golf cart cut that in half. All the houses here have a setback. The community that this house is in is very nice which made it better.
We will definitely consider staying here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful stay!
Quiet location and short walk to the beach. The family thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we'll most definitely return!
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 $17 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Purple Parrot - 3 Levels of Fun! Large Beachhouse with Game Room, Pool Access. 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 Purple Parrot - 3 Levels of Fun! Large Beachhouse with Game Room, Pool Access. Enjoy the water!
Is Purple Parrot - 3 Levels of Fun! Large Beachhouse with Game Room, Pool Access 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 Purple Parrot - 3 Levels of Fun! Large Beachhouse with Game Room, Pool Access?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and parking.
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