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Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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You can look forward to a water park, a firepit, and a garden at Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close. With amenities like a beachfront location and sun loungers, this cottage is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom1250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close

Completely Renovated and Remodeled ! Are you tired of staying in a cookie cutter condo and fighting for a space on the beach? If so, look no further than Papa Roy's Paradise! Papa Roy calls his paradise the Peace & Contentment Lodge or the P&C Lodge. His mantra is 'Do nothing and rest afterwards.' Located on Spring Branch just off of Perdido Bay, Papa Roy's Paradise is a little slice of heaven. You can drink coffee in the glassed porch and watch for dolphins or relax with a cocktail on the beach and view the sunset. Inside, there are two bedrooms, a large living area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious glassed/screened porch. For your outdoor pleasure, there are kayaks, paddle boards and even a slide on the dock. On the white sandy beach, there is a gazebo with a sitting area and a grill. Bring your boat and fishing gear! With a little luck, you can catch fish and crabs. In ten minutes, by boat or car, you can be at Pirate's Cove enjoying one of their cheeseburgers in paradise and drinking a world famous bushwhacker. Also, there are many other restaurants located in the area that specialize in local seafood. The sugar sand beaches of Gulf Shores and Pensacola are a short drive away. Fresh fruit and vegetable stands abound in the area! The butchers at the Elberta Grocery will cut your filet, t-bone or porterhouse to order and wrap it in wax paper. They also make and sell the finest sausage in Baldwin County.
Please inquire if you are interested in winter monthly rental discount!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

If guest number exceeds 6 people, renters will be charged 100 dollars per extra guest.
Swim, kayak, slide, fish, paddle-board or any other activities at your own risk! No running on Pier! Only swim in designated area!
No smoking of any kind in house! If you do smoke outside, please dispose in trash receptacle.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Please contact owner for inquires

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please contact owner for inquires
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Cottage
Watch Dolphins on Your own Private Beach!

About the neighborhood

Map
Elberta, AL

What's nearby

  • The Wharf - 46 min drive - 23.6 miles
  • Orange Beach Golf Center - 48 min drive - 25.4 miles
  • Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach - 51 min drive - 27.8 miles
  • Adventure Island - 57 min drive - 31.3 miles
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 58 min drive - 31.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flora-Bama Lounge, Package, and Oyster Bar - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪The Gulf - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Cobalt the Restaurant - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪OSO at Bear Point Harbor - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪Hub Stacy's At The Point - ‬45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close located?

Nestled on the beach, this Elberta cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of County Road 95 Park, Barber Marina, and Soldiers Creek Golf Club. Glenlakes Golf Club and Elberta Kids Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Dolphins!

We had a very relaxing visit! The kayaks and dolphins were a highlight!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul H., Coon Rapids

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

Unwinding at the beach

We had a great time! The property was so quiet, peaceful amd relaxing. We will definitly be returning in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki O.

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

Nice place

We enjoyed our time at the rental house. It was homey & right on the water as advertised. Wish it was closer to stores, restaurants, etc but we had lots of piece & quiet and saw some crabs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Family Get Away

Absolutely fantastic home. Had everything we needed and more. Kids loved the dock and the slide. Easy to get to surrounding beach towns. Will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Marjorie and I had a fantastic stay at Papa Roys. We love that fact that it is a very quiet neighborhood. We loved sitting down by the water enjoying our favorite drinks and watching for the dolphines to swim by. We were close enought to Foley to go shopping for an afternoon with many resturants if we did't want to BBQ. We have been at Papa Roys 3 times now and plan to make many more trips down to Alabama. It is worth the 2 1/2 day drive down there.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Quiet slice of paradise

The property was as described. The house was very clean and organized. Kid loved the water slide and paddle boards and seeing the dolphins.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne A.

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

Absolute paradise

We had the best stay at Papa Roy’s Paradise! The house was immaculate and cozy. We spent each day on the private beach, swam, kayaked, and saw dolphins. Henry the Herron even stopped by two days in a row! If you want to enjoy peace and quiet away from the crowds, this is the place! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

Good times at Pop Roy’s Paradise

We really enjoyed the peaceful secluded atmosphere, Kayaking, dolphins sightings everyday. We saw rays and jellyfish at our private beach. Anyone looking for a peaceful and quiet time, I highly recommend Pop Roy’s Paradise. We will definitely be back. Tim, Angie, Drake and Jessie
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John & Karen S.

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

Sweet home Alabama

Kayaking and paddle boarding while watching dolphins; fishing off the pier; building fires each night by the water’s edge; seeing the big sky, stars, and the quiet of mornings and nights…THIS was how we spent our Alabama Christmas. Roy, the proprietor, is gracious, knowledgeable, and kind. Best and most unique stay! We loved it…thank you so much for sharing your piece of paradise with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Paradise

I’ve never stayed at a more beautiful place. We saw dolphins every morning and evening drinking a cup of coffee. We caught a huge redfish right off the dock. We will definitely go back in the spring. I’ve never hated leaving such a gorgeous place. I may have shed a tear leaving. A beautiful getaway to fall in love with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin Y., Orlando

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Everything was perfect relaxing secluded weekend we wanted. The house is adorable and so clean. The yard is huge and lovely. We got to watch ospreys nesting and spend the day sitting on the water. Make sure you bring everything you need (food etc) because it’s a bit of a drive to get to the nearest grocery store- we loved that about it. Roy was so hospitable. 100% would recommend. Plan on coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H., Aurora, Indiana

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

A trip to paradise

This was an amazing get away! The house was beautifully decorated, had all that we could have possibly asked for. the entire place is an expression of Papa Roy's dedication to relaxation and the love of the land. We stayed 8 nights with 3 9-year-old girls who usually need constant entertainment, but due to the layout of the land they were independent and self-entertained the entire time. We went to the beach 3 times and the kids said they preferred swimming at the house since the beaches were so crowded and the ocean was rough to swim in. I would definitely recommend this as a relaxing vacation get-away.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house, the area, and our stay. Great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Wonder place and great location. We took our boat and accommodations were perfect. Owners were very easy to deal with. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

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

Will be returning!

I can’t say enough about our experience here. The home was spotless and beautifully decorated like a beach cottage. Our children ages 10, 10, and 8 played endlessly on the beach and waterslide. We saw so much wildlife, including dolphins everyday. It was so peaceful, given that the area on the other side of the water is all natural with no houses. The kids could walk pretty far out while still touching and the water was calm. We got some much needed rest and would love to make this our go-to place to come back to again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PapaRoy's may be a bit off the beaten path, but that’s exactly what makes it such a peaceful and relaxing place to stay. My family loved starting our days with trips to the beach and other nearby attractions, then winding down in the afternoons on our own private beach. We spotted dolphins daily, and the slide was a fun bonus that everyone enjoyed.The closest town, Foley, is about 25 minutes away and offers plenty of options for shopping and dining.Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would absolutely love to return. Give PapaRoy's a try—you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Stephanie H.

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

A great trip back to Papa Roy's

We went to Papa Roy's Paradise for the second time, and we look forward to returning a third time. I highly recommend staying here! It is so nice to have a private little beach and pier so close to the house, especially with an 8-month-old and 6-year-old in tow. We enjoyed fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, seeing the dolphins, and swimming. Michele is a wonderful, helpful, and responsive host. The only issue we had was with the internet, so we were unable to watch any movies at night on the smart TV or dish on demand, but Michele said they may be getting fiber in the future (fingers crossed!!).
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Refreshing Getaway

Enjoyed our stay! Very relaxing & loved the location! We brought our boat & it was just a short drive to the boat ramp!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Beautiful property!

We absolutely loved our stay! We were able to see dolphins & catch fish from the shore or dock every day. And the pavilion outside is a great way for the kids to get out of the sun or snuggle up and watch a little TV.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Peaceful

We loved the property! We saw all kinds of wildlife: conch shell walking on bottom of water, unidentified huge fish sitting at bottom of water, heron, blue jays taking a bath, and best of all a small gray dolphin 3’ from shore. It was also a full moon so we enjoyed the moon and stars from the dock. We walked daily along the road and it was peaceful and friendly neighbors!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Perfect beach getaway!

Beautiful beach house in a great location! Very clean and exactly as described. The private beach and dock were the best parts! My daughter and i swam and my son and husband fished. The water was warm and calm and they caught fish after fish. There were kayaks, life jackets, floats and more. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley F.

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

Loved it!

Great place to stay for peace and quiet or adventurous family trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Fantastic Family Getaway

We had a wonderful time at Papa Roy’s. It was the perfect beach trip minus the chaos of going to the typical beach with condos and tons of people. It was very relaxing and cozy. The private beach and pier was perfect for fishing, swimming, kayaking, sand play, and hanging out. The house is fully stocked with everything you could need and was very comfortable. Michele was a great host and very responsive. I’d recommend stocking up on groceries and bait before arriving because it’s a little bit of a drive 20-30 minutes away from stores. We had an amazing stay and definitely want to come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family get away!

Great place with younger kids where the can actually get in the water and swim without getting beat down by waves! Wonderful beach and overall wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Precious!

We had such a relaxing stay! We all enjoyed the kayaks. Seeing dolphins was so much fun, we were all so excited! Michele was quick to respond anytime I messaged her! Thank you for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024