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Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!

Beachfront, with water park

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On the Gulf shores, Dancing Dolphin offers a relaxing retreat with 10-foot ceilings and crown molding. Enjoy wonderful gulf views from most rooms, including 4 out of 5 bedrooms, or unwind in the pool heated up to 82 degrees upon request. With TWO refrigerators and two dishwashers plus an Eero mesh network for excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home.

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5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 213500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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

Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!

Dancing Dolphin
2193 West Beach Blvd

DANCING DOLPHIN: GORGEOUS. RELAXING. POOL. BEACH.

UPDATE 2023-06-02: Yay! New pics from the big reno. Had to wait for a little break in the bookings!

UPDATE: 2022-11. Big renovation complete. All new floors, decks, countertops, living room furnishings, and so much more. Brand new virtual tour!

The Dancing Dolphin is a gorgeous home that is located directly on the Gulf! It has 10 foot ceilings with crown molding, is professionally decorated, and has wonderful gulf views from most rooms, including 4 out of 5 bedrooms!

Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge (varies by season and with gas market price, has been $60-85 per night, just inquire, and must be for length of stay (this is based on market pricing for propane gas, and can change at any time, both up and down, until added to a reservation). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a week before check in so we can get it on before you arrive.

Comfortably sleeping 21 with four of the five bedrooms located on the gulf side so you can wake up to the water out your window. The Dancing Dolphin in Gulf Shores also has a large open living/dining/kitchen area, and includes TWO Gulf Front Master Bedrooms, each with its own tub and separate shower.

Main Floor Bedroom: King
3rd Floor NW Bedroom: King
3rd Floor Middle Bedroom: Twin Bunk + Twin over Full Bunk
3rd Floor SE Bedroom: King + Bunk
3rd Floor SW Bedroom: 2 Queens + QSS

Main Floor Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

Other amenities at the Dancing Dolphin in Gulf Shores include a POOL, televisions, cable, internet, central air, ceiling fans throughout, TWO refrigerators with ice makers, washer & dryer, 2 dishwashers, outside showers and a picnic table.

BONUS FRIDGE AND DISHWASHER
Yep. TWO refrigerators and two dishwashers... You won't want to ever have just one again!

PARKING
There is available onsite parking for at least 8 cars. In fact, you could park more cars than you should be driving for a 21 person home! Inquire if you have special vehicle needs.

WIFI/INTERNET
YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!

SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC
As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.

PETS
We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Please inquire.

No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!

That's it! We think you'll have a great stay in our home. Reach out and let us know how we can help!

SNOWBIRDS! Up to 2/3rds off for off-season stays of 28 days or longer.

We have several other homes, some with elevators, and some really big ones (12 bedrooms!). One as small as a 3BR on the lagoon. Send us a note if you have other needs. Need more? Blue Heron is a door down? Get TWO homes right by each other. Or, how about FOUR? Blue Heron, Dancing Dolphin, Egret and Erica's Sandpiper are all less than .2 miles apart! Best wishes. Rick

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,500 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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.
Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.
Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pls inquire. No house parties.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

315086

About the neighborhood

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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 36 min drive - 30.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from West Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

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Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! Reviews

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9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Incredible!

We absolute loved the house, it was the perfect vacation for our family! I've been continuing the use the living room ocean views in my meditation practice, wish we could have stayed longer (maybe next time!). Thanks again!
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10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Wonderful week at Dancing Dolphin

We had an absolutely wonderful week at the Dancing Dolphin! The kids sprawled out and loved the bunk beds while the bigger girls claimed the front ocean view room with the double beds. We usually stay further down in Fort Morgan, but loved the location and convenience your home provided. We still got the secluded beach feel with way more food options and activities nearby. We might be adding more to our Spring Break crew next year but if we don't, we'd absolutely stay in your home again. Thanks for having us!!

8/10 Good

Carroll P.

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

Nice and relaxing

Very nice roomy house for a large family. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennie C.

We had a great time. The beach is beautiful.

We had a great time. The beach is beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

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

Great place

My family of 16 loved the house and the beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Relaxing stay

Thank you again for allowing us to stay at the Dancing Dolphin. It was such a relaxing stay and Gulf Shores is such a beautiful beach and fun little beach town ! We can't wait to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

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

Great house for a family vacation

This is a great home for your family vacation! The assortment of bedrooms should meet any size of group. The location and the private walk to the beach is perfect. We really enjoyed sitting on the balconies, beachfront is the way to go!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy T.

almost felt like we had a private beach!

Our stay was great!! The house was definitely big enough to accommodate everyone on the trip. It was so nice to be so close to the beach and it almost felt like we had a private beach. We had a great stay!!!

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

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

Great Family Vacation spot!

We stayed at the Dancing Dolphin in late April with our family which included 7 adults, a 3-yr old and a 1-yr old. It was the perfect house for us. Everyone had their own spacious bedroom and bathroom, along with a very open and roomy kitchen and great room. Being right on the beach with a covered pool was great! Having 2 full refrigerators and 2 full size ovens was fantastic. The only negatives we had were a couple of bug sightings, a cool pool (even though it was heated to 82 degrees), and the a/c on the main floor didn't circulate well in the bedroom. We will likely rent again for our next family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

Amazing time!

We had an amazing time! Thanks again for providing a great house for a memorable family vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Wonderful time at Dancing Dolphin!

We had a great time as usual!!! Every thing look great!!! So very clean!!! We are looking forward to coming back next year!!!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Michi P.

Everything was gorgeous!

Beautiful home right on the beach. Listen to the waves at night, wake up to beautiful sunrises, and enjoy a swim in the pool, after spending the day on the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Scott s.

Fantastic Vacation at Dancing Dolphin!

Fantastic vacation. Great location that is close enough to the "action" but also secluded from the same crowds. Beautiful facility. Very nice management team if you need anything. Management communication is excellent! We hope to come back for another vacation at Dancing Dolphin
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8/10 Good

Marianne G.

Amazing private beach!

Good communication, easy check-in, the property was as advertised. Dancing Dolphin was big enough to house our entire family of 13 very comfortably. The best part was location. The privacy of the beach (especially due to COVID-19) was amazing. We enjoyed our stay and would be glad to return in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Gwen R.

Dancing Dolphin was wonderful

Everything was wonderful and we had the best time at your beach house! The house was was so nice and the location was amazing! We loved being right on the beach, that's something we have not done in a long time. We will definitely keep you in mind for the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

We love your place

We again had a great time at the Dancing Dolphin - snowbird escape in February - especially when we had 7 family members there with us. Our alone time is good too! Lots of walks, running and biking. We love your place... thanks!
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10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Wonderful week

We had a wonderful time last week. The cleanliness of the home was lacking a little when we arrived, but otherwise, everything was great.
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10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Another great trip to the Gulf

Had a great time at Dancing Dolphin. Previously stayed at Rick's Blue Heron two doors down. The beach here is wide open and feels like its all yours. We hope to return in the future. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

We’d Stay Again!

The Dancing Dolphin accommodated our group of 15 perfectly. Enough king beds for the adults and plenty of space for all 9 kids. The location is so convenient to restaurants and activities while giving us the secluded “private beach” feel we’ve grown to love about the Fort Morgan end of the peninsula. The pool was a perfect option in the colder spring days during our stay, too. Plus the hosts and local management were incredibly friendly and responsive. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Katy F.

Wonderful time at Dancing Dolphin, and Bama Beach Houses was the best!

Stayed at Dancing Dolphin with my family and grandkids in April. The house is amazing, had everything we needed. Huge eat in kitchen that is very well stocked. Bama Beach Houses' staff is very available and super about everything from first making the reservation, to super easy check in. We have used various agencies over the past 6 yrs to stay in Gulf Shores and BBH is by far the best in customer service. I am so happy we found them and we will be a repeat tenant. Thanks for a wonderful vacation experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Deanna D.

Highly recommend!

Everything was great! We enjoyed the house and the pool very much and the location was perfect for us! We loved being away from the crowds!! It was so peaceful which was a huge plus especially for my husband but all of us really😂 We found it to be clean and well stocked with no issues! I would definitely recommend this home!
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Beautiful home

A beautiful home. The size accommodated the # of family members perfectly! We all had a wonderful time with kids and grandkids. We flew kites, swam in the ocean, played putt putt, went to the cart track, visited Flora-bama, went deep sea fishing in Pensacola, and let them all get LOUD at the Hangout.
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10/10 Excellent

Kandi W.

Best Christmas getaway - we saw dolphins nearly every day!

Perfect location! The pictures online do not so this house justice! It is beautiful with a beautiful view. We seen dolphins almost every day of our 7 day stay sometimes multiple times a day. We are leaving 70 degree temps to go home to 20 degree temps. Christmas vacation was a blast. This will be our new Christmas get away location!
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10/10 Excellent

Troy B.

5 Star Dancing Dolphin

All the sliding doors. The views are almost uninterrupted on the entire main floor. The kitchen was also the main hangout space. It's large enough for multiple people to be prepping, cooking, cleaning, and talking without ever bumping into each other. Overall great location!
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10/10 Excellent

Troy B.

Dancing Dolphin

All the sliding doors. The views are almost uninterrupted on the entire main floor. The kitchen was also the main hangout space. It's large enough for multiple people to be prepping, cooking, cleaning, and talking without ever bumping into each other. Overall great location!