Private Boat Ramp - Free use of Kayaks - Crab - Fish, all at your front door. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Private Boat Ramp - Free use of Kayaks - Crab - Fish, all at your front door. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

Q: Where is Private Boat Ramp - Free use of Kayaks - Crab - Fish, all at your front door. located?

Located in Silver Cay, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Public Beach. West End Beach and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are also within 3 mi (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

jaime f.

Jul 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our 2nd stay at this location

We have stayed at the property before, and would definitely stay here again. We love how close it is to both the gulf beach and the bay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Jul 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place

Loved the location. Kids really enjoyed the boat ramp with the kayaks.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula P., Chapmansboro TN

Jun 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation 2023

We had an amazing time! The house was perfect for what we wanted and needed. Kitchen was stocked well and everything you could need for beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

Jul 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet street

Wonderful vacation on dauphin island. Clean. Quiet street and friendly neighbors. Using the launch for water access was very convenient!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Valerie J.

Sep 11, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a Great Time

We loved our stay here. The beach is right around the corner. Just a few minute walk. The deck/dock on the bay is where we spent most nights watching the sunset. The owner was very responsive to all questions and had a lot of beach gear we could use. My kids, dogs and I had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela Y.

Aug 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AWESOME PLACE

Our family had a wonderful time. The house was perfect and has everything you need. The location is very close to the beach. Make sure you go to the police department and get a free parking permit for the beach parking and you won’t have to walk. We caught some fish and crab in the traps(they love chicken legs). Overall it’s an awesome and beautiful place to stay!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed S., Chesterton

Mar 28, 2020

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Enjoying our self quarantine

Although the island was closed to business during this covid time, we were able to keep safe distances from others. Kids played in the water and caught pinfish and baby shrimp. When Americans are back open for business we will be back to enjoy this spot again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Herb S.

Apr 19, 2023

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Clean, quiet, perfect location

This was our 1st experience with renting, John was very quick to respond with any questions and the property was portrayed accurately. The house and property were clean, location was great, neighborhood was quiet and just a couple minute walk to the bay or gulf beaches. My 10-12yr old loved catching crabs and fish in the canal and launch as well as the kayaks. We would love to come back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kayla M.

Jun 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

We loved the location, but I think the place could use a little love and upkeep. The goal was to be at the beach and on the water so it didnt bother us too much, but the beds were not pleasant and the AC was out the first night we were there. Still loved the stay just based on the location but the house could use some love to make it a bit more comfy

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon T.

Mar 29, 2023

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Great Location, Well Stocked Kitchen

We loved being on the canal on Dauphin Island. It was easy to put our kayaks in the water and the sunset/sunrise views were great. We had a group of 8+ so the well stocked kitchen was wonderful. We used the crockpot and blender several times and there were plenty of plates, etc for our crew to use. Our biggest complaint was that the bathrooms didn't have fans that work. With only two bathrooms for 8 people, this was challenging.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K., Cadott, WI, USA

Jun 2, 2022

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Superb location

Stayed here for 5 days in March as we came to Dauphin Island on our teacher spring break. The location is superb. We enjoyed fishing in the canals and taking the 4 minute walk to the gulf multiple times a day. Really, the only negative for us was some upkeep— there was lots of garbage in the yard (I spent an hour cleaning it up one day) and the grill was so rusted out that it was unusable. We would have loved to be able to open the big windows, but either way they were nice. We love to cook and the kitchen was very well stocked. The kayaks and boat launch were a giant plus as well. The location was quiet and it was nice to be a block off the windy gulf. Overall, We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alie H.

Jul 6, 2022

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June 2022

We had a fantastic stay! Walking distance to both the bay and the gulf, access to the canal and kayaks provided were a fun change of pace, everywhere we ate out for dinner was awesome! Perfect beach stay ❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Chris S.

Apr 23, 2022

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Great location for boating or beachfront

Had a good time.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Heather S.

Mar 21, 2022

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Great location and layout

I gave it only 3 stars because we were the first to rent it in 2022 and there were some issues with a bed and one of the bathtubs. That said, it was a great space and I am sure John will fix these things ASAP. The house was clean and the layout was great for 2 moms with kids. The kitchen was well stocked, except coffee mugs, as was the downstairs shed for beach items. There is no need to lug sand toys/buckets or body boards. We used the kayak with the seat, one was missing. I would recommend setting a cake pan of water or a bucket at the entrance as we rinsed off downstairs but still tracked in sand by the time we got upstairs. Also, if you are working the internet wasn't great but I have stayed on this island many times and it can be hit or miss wherever you stay. Overall, great place and I would stay there again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Dec 3, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay

Nice property. Quiet neighborhood convenient to all activities.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Chris C.

Aug 23, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great house amazing location

Great house this was our first time to Dauphin Island and to use VRBO. Fishing was amazing from the canal. Home accommodations were fine. We had a couple of concerns but the owner took care of things immediately. Location location location was absolutely perfect. Best of both worlds walk across the street to the gulf or walk the same distance to the sound. Island does close down by 9 pm but that was perfectly fine with me. Crab traps and kayaks were in very good condition as well.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kevin H.

Aug 14, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family vacation

Perfect place for a family vacation. The house had plenty of room for all 7 of us and everything we could possibly need during our stay. Our kids did plenty of fishing off of the canal and rode in the kayaks. Short stroll to the beach. Owner got back to us quick with any questions we had. House was very clean and perfect for us. Only thing I suggest is possibly putting small TVs in other bedrooms. We can’t wait to visit again next summer!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Jul 20, 2021

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Perfect for rodeo week

We came to DI for rodeo week. This house was just what we needed. Multiple beds and rooms were perfect for our mixed group. The kitchen was well supplied. The outdoor space for working, cooking and hanging out was spacious. There was space to cook, eat, work and hang a hammock. The boat launch really sold us though! It is so nice to have such easy access. Great sunsets and sunrises, easy access to the beach, kayaks and crab traps can all be found there. We had a wonderful time! There is also a gate at the top of the stairs. It is great for containing kiddos and the dog.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

virginia s.

Jul 12, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

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Hesitant to post my review on line, the facility was not kept up. Lot of things I could say but will leave it as we want stay there again. We did have a wonderful neighbor and enjoyed family time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank D.

Jun 21, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Owner and neighbors were fabulous!!!!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

May 29, 2021

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Perfect Week

What a wonderful week we had here at Launch Pad, the location is great, a short walk to the gulf or the bay and right on the canal. Our whole crew loved fishing / crabbing off the dock, the Kayaks, everything. The home does need some repair but nothing that hindered our stay and he is working on updates. Owner was super easy to communicate with , super nice and answered all questions promptly. Thank you for sharing your home with us, we are missing it already! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

May 18, 2021

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Relaxing

We loved our stay at the property. Fishing out back then short walk to the beach. Was perfect

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ma V., Atlanta

May 4, 2021

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Wonderful time!

We had a great time and this house was ideal! Love the location and the lay out. Love that we could fish right off our deck. What a plus to be able to launch out boat right from the house!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Trudy E.

Apr 27, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Is this really happening

Could handle the weather but visitors should have been put on hold until property was repaired. Rained, was up during night wringing out towels because water was running down walls into main living area and under main door onto main living area.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Jay and Jackie S.

Apr 25, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location but...

-We had no internet for 2 days after previously confirming internet was good. We ended up having to call the internet provider to have come out to repair. -No TV for 2 days since the only TV is streamed over the internet -Numerous light bulbs burned out -It was raining the day we checked in. There was a towel strategically placed in a window that had water pouring in. -Because of the leaking window a large portion of that wall is completely rotten on the outside and inside. -Dishes were dirty. Some in the cabinets had food stuck on them. Kitchen drawers inside are filthy. -The house was generally not maintained well. Broken tile floors, lamp broken and doors don’t latch. - On a positive note when contacted the owner did responded quickly.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

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