Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips

Unlock instant savings with Member Prices

Sign in
Learn more
Feedback
Entire home

Fisherman's or Bird Watcher's retreat! Close to everything! - The Island Spot

Photo gallery for Fisherman's or Bird Watcher's retreat! Close to everything! - The Island Spot

Exterior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils, paper towels
Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils, paper towels
TV
Experience the charm of this 3BR/2BA pet-friendly home, perfectly located near East end attractions like Ft. Gaines and Magnolia Park. Enjoy a quick drive to the East End Beach or hang out on the front deck with family and friends.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62256 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

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

Fisherman's or Bird Watcher's retreat! Close to everything! - The Island Spot

You will love hanging out on the front deck of this cozy home. Just a quick ride over to the boat launch at the ferry landing, this 3BR/2BA pet-friendly house accommodates up to 6. The home is in close proximity to such East end attractions as Ft. Gaines, Alabama Aquarium and Magnolia Park. You are a quick drive to the East End Beach which is always a favorite.

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 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 pet applies.

Property manager

Dauphin Island Beach Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,256 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

167

About the neighborhood

Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Seafood Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fisherman's or Bird Watcher's retreat! Close to everything! - The Island Spot pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fisherman's or Bird Watcher's retreat! Close to everything! - The Island Spot?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fisherman's or Bird Watcher's retreat! Close to everything! - The Island Spot?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fisherman's or Bird Watcher's retreat! Close to everything! - The Island Spot located?

Situated in Dauphin Island, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council. Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Dauphin Island Beaches are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Fisherman's or Bird Watcher's retreat! Close to everything! - The Island Spot Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sheila W.

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

Great location

Upstairs was hot but overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth P.

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

Great location

Close to everything. Quiet relaxing vacation!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clayton B.

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

Worthy

We had an excellent time! Great place and location. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

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

2nd time staying at this property

We have been coming to Dauphin Island for 20 years. Sometimes we stay right now the beach but when we want to stay longer and don't want to pay 400 per night we love staying here. The location is perfect and close to everything. Is always very clean Has a great deck we and I dogs love to hang out on in the mornings and evenings. Very close to multiple beachs (5 minutes). Well stocked kitchen and comfortable furniture.The only negative I can say is about the beds. The only one remotely comfortable is the bed upstairs. The owners should invest in some new mattresses. There are some very good ones on Amazon that are not that expensive.
Stayed 20 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

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

Relaxing Island Getaway

The property was clean,lots of space,and close to attractions. I would definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony J.

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

Pirate Cup

Great location and a good property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo D.

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

Nice and relaxing

Beautiful home, very clean, the porch was amazing. Quick drive to the beach, aquarium, and nature walks at the bird sanctuary.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon J.

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

Awesome

It was was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

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

Great house and location. Island is better than expected.

We loved our stay. The house is clean and close to everything. There are three beaches near the house. It was easy to get there and property had everything you needed. Great house!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

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

Relaxing

Love it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Perfect place

This is the perfect house on Dauphin island. It is in the wooded area but nice and private. The home had a bathroom for every bedroom and an unending supply of warm water (which is really nice for sand removal ). Perfectly cleaned. We ended up needing an extra night and was able to stay. Everyone was wonderful to work with. We will defiantly be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lavelle M.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our stay in DI and can't wait to come back! The house was very nice and convenient. The only drawback was that the floors could have been cleaner. I understand that the brick floors downstairs are hard to keep clean but there were piles of sand in the upstairs carpeted bedroom, which did not appear to be vacuumed. Other than that, our stay was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

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

Wonderful home. Loved the front patio.

Stayed here with our 2 dogs. Really loved the home and the property. House was clean & well stocked. We spent a lot of time on the front deck / porch. We have been coming to Dauphin Island for about 20 years and, for the price, this would be the first place we would want to stay in the future. There is not a view of the beach but for that you would spent 3x more per night. The beach and everything else you can need is just a short drive away.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Victory H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

I reported it all to the rental agent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Moira M.

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

Horribly maintained

Upon arrival we thought it was cute and very like the listing. As my husband started to unload the car, I was walking around “exploring” with my 5 year old and 1 year old. Through our exploration we found the floor leading to the attached bathroom in the 1st floor bedroom had NO subfloor and dropped inches creating a hole upon any weight. Immediately I had my kids leave the room and showed my husband. I contacted the night property manager who was amazing. While on the phone with her, my 5yo still exploring opened the blue hutch/desk and my husband noticed the desk part was covered in, what appeared to be, dry blood. The property manager understood and heard my concerns, safety being the biggest, and quickly got us moved to another rental. The house could have ruined our vacation, but the property management saved it and it was a perfect vacation (once we switched houses) full of lifelong memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Dauphin Island Getaway

We enjoyed our stay in Dauphin Island. The neighborhood was quiet and friendly. However, the property did not fully meet our expectations. Being this is a vacation home with various renters and is dog friendly, by no means is it expected to be perfect. Upon arrival we noticed a stench coming from the sink that did not go away, so I called property management and they were quick to respond and had maintenance come out and fix the issue. Someone had put a piece of chicken with the bone in the garbage disposal. Additionally, there was a set of blinds missing on a window in the main sitting area, countertops were left dirty, bathrooms were not fully stocked (missing hand towels and bath mats). The flooring was tile and was very slippery when getting out of the shower. The property would definitely benefit from some updates as well. In general our stay was good and management was attentive at responding.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Wonderful house!

Everything was as described! It's a lovely home and a awesome location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

Expedia's Latest Trends

Hotels

Beachside Resort Hotel
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gulf Shores
Best Western On The Beach
Hampton Inn Gulf Shores
Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach by IHG
Floating Cabin Lake Guntersville Cabin number 118
Phoenix All Suites
Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
Perdido Beach Resort
The Hotel At Auburn University
Comfort Inn & Suites Gulf Shores East Beach near Gulf State Park
Sleep Inn On The Beach
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG
Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center
Drury Inn & Suites Montgomery
Island House Hotel Orange Beach - a DoubleTree by Hilton
Hampton Inn Fairhope-Mobile Bay
Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Ctr
Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Atmore
Best Western Premier The Tides
Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orange Beach
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Foley at OWA
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
Phoenix West #606 - Wonderful Condo with Lazy River!
Clarion Inn Sheffield Muscle Shoals
Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Montgomery