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Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House

Beachfront holiday home in Dauphin Island with kitchen

Right on the beach, The Boat House offers a serene getaway with vaulted ceilings, vibrant decor and comfortable furnishings. Unwind in the dining room with direct Gulf of Mexico views or walk down your back stairs to the waves. Enjoy provided linens and towels, WIFI and a fully-outfitted kitchen.

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10172 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

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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.

Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House

The Boat House is a completely remodeled (2022) 4/2 beach house right on the beach. The views are gorgeous and you can walk right down your back stairs out to the waves. The house enjoys vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, vibrant beach decor, and comfortable furnishings throughout! The dining room has a walkout slider giving you a direct view of the Gulf of Mexico. The house has new flooring and countertops, and cabinets, so you can count on being happy and able to relax on a wonderful beach vacation!

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-dog 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.

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

Car recommended
Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Books
TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

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: 1,848 square feet

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includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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 are 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

On-site 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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

142

About the area

Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
West End Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 17 min drive - 8.8 km
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 21 min drive - 12.6 km
Fort Morgan - 59 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Circle K - ‬15 min drive
‪Pelican Pub - ‬15 min drive
‪Chevron - ‬14 min drive
‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬15 min drive
‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is steps away from Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Gorgeous views, on the beach, huge deck! - The Boat House Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Megan B.

1 Apr 2023

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

Wonderful location!

Location was perfect at the west end of the island, however house desperately needed a dusting and several listed amenities did not work.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine I.

29 Oct 2023

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

Great week!

Overall the house was very comfortable. Right on the beach with beautiful views of both sunrise and sunset. Within walking distance to the west end beach. Only negative was some of the mattresses need to be changed the back bedroom downstairs has a pretty significant dip in the middle. Overall we had an amazing week!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

HOWARD T.

9 Aug 2025

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

Every thing was great

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Todd L.

31 July 2025

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

The pictures on the website are deceiving from what the house really looks like. The sewer piping was broken under the house before we got there. It stayed broke till Thursday. The sewer was backed up and we had to park on the street. We should have been given another house to stay in till this one was fixed. The dishes were dirty. The propane bottle was empty. We got a new one that Wednesday. Outside lights and under the house didn’t work. I believe we should get some type of refund whether iota our deposit or a reduced price on another house when we come back in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Megan W.

31 May 2025

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

Very nice area

We love dauphin island. We had a pretty good stay overall. There were quite a few appliances that didn’t work or were broken but I notified the owner at the end of our stay and they said they’ll send someone out to fix/replace each thing. All communication was quick and respectful. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle W.

27 Mar 2025

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

Easy access to the beach!

Beautifully decorated house. View of the Gulf is partially obstructed by the house in front. Sound views on the front. Expansive deck all the way around the house. Beach access right down the deck stairs. West End Public Beach is also a short walk away.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madan M A.

24 Oct 2024

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

Excellent place to stay, enjoyed!!

Well we all felt so great staying at this place, felt home, being so close to sea shore is the key and close to the edge of the Iceland was great experience. House was clean, communication was great, internet was little slow for laptop which turned out to be good coz we thought we can work but I took off due to that reason and I did enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

6 Sept 2024

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

Great property

We had an amazing stay and loved that we were right in the beach!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni T.

31 Aug 2024

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

Great Vacation

The house was perfect for our family of 9. Plenty of space for the grandkids to play. The beach was right out the back door! We called needing gas for the grill and someone was there within a few hours to replace the tank. Wonderful service by the host. They contacted us several times throughout our stay to see if we needed anything. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn B.

17 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful experience on the beach

Loved our stay right on the beach, listening to the waves day and night! Beautiful breezes, beautiful sunset! The house is lovely and fully appointed. Everything needed for a lovely vacation already in the home. There were a few areas were upkeep was needed, but I’m certain the owner will address those in short order

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa B.

17 May 2024

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

Sassy B’s

We loved it!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy D.

5 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Ample space and

This was our 3rd stay at Dauphin Island and chose to try the far west end of the island. This unit met our needs as far as size and pet friendly. It is definitely in need of TLC. While I realize that 90% of the homes on this part of the island are rentals and maximizing income is important, so is a place that does not have sections of the interior walls coming apart. Lots of mold and rust which is not uncommon of coastal living but water/condensation dripping off the vents onto you was a little much. The kitchen was a little under stocked for eating in. We cook when we come here and have learned to bring the things we absolutely need, knives/pans, etc. We also bring our own grill as the ones at beach side properties are always rusty and or not functional at all, as was the case here. WiFi was solid and no issues streaming stuff at night. Biggest disappointment was the location or more importantly the house that is situated right between this unit and the beach. You have little to no beach view unless looking off to the ends of the deck. The unit behind them has light that is kept on all night. You could land a plane off the light coming from it. Big detractor in the evening while trying to enjoy the night sky. Also, the seawall around that house makes for very loud waves. We like the waves but at night is was very hard to sleep due to the amplified sound from the waves on the sea wall. All in all, this unit is serviceable. It is need of a little TLC and a good cleaning.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelly v.

27 Aug 2023

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

Beach house

The beach house had amazing views from deck and the house was so light. Everything was so clean and had all the amenities as home. We loved having the beach at our back door! Our stay was amazing!!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Patti F.

24 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Relaxing!!!

Beautiful location!!! Great views!! Didn’t even need to leave porch!!! Needs some porch furniture!! Not the cleanest!! Mattresses not comfortable!!! But overall 4.5 stars!! Would book again!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sabre T.

24 Apr 2023

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

Great family vacation house

We had a great time staying at this property with our family. It was clean, well maintained, kitchen had plenty of tools for our family to cook. The beach is clean and within walking distance of the public beach if desired.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023