Postcard two-story home on the bay and a short walk to the beach! With Game Room provides amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to WiFi in public areas.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14279 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Postcard two-story home on the bay and a short walk to the beach! With Game Room
Welcome to Salty Seahorse, your ultimate Dauphin Island escape where coastal charm meets modern luxury. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be captivated by panoramic water views, a private heated pool, and spaces designed for relaxation and fun. This two-story retreat is thoughtfully crafted for families and groups, offering the perfect blend of style, comfort, and unforgettable island living.
Step inside to a light-filled open layout where hardwood floors, seaside décor, and panoramic water views create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream with white cabinetry, high-end stainless appliances, marble-style countertops, and a spacious island—perfect for cooking, entertaining, and gathering together. The dining table with chairs and benches offers plenty of seating, while the living room features a large sectional, comfy chairs, and a flat-screen TV, ideal for movie nights after a day at the beach.
Upstairs, the game room is a guest favorite. Complete with a pool table, mini fridge, wall-mounted TV, and a sitting area, it’s a perfect spot to unwind or cheer on your favorite team. French doors open onto a gulf-facing deck where you can sip your favorite drink while taking in sweeping ocean views.
🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements – Sleeps 14 • Primary Bedroom – King bed + TV • Bedroom 2 – King bed + TV • Bedroom 3 – Two queen beds + TV • Bedroom 4 – Two built-in bunks (twin XL on top, queen on bottom) • Living Room – Large sectional sofa for lounging
🌊 Exterior and Outdoor Living Salty Seahorse offers an unmatched outdoor experience. The highlight is your private heated pool (pool heat can be turned on by request for $100/day), where you can float under the sun or stargaze at night. The back deck, facing the Sound, is shaded and furnished with dining space—perfect for sunset dinners with a view of the Dauphin Island Bridge. A charcoal grill is available for cookouts, and steps lead down to the quiet Sound-side beach where you can launch kayaks, play in the sand, or simply relax by the water. The Gulf of Mexico is just across the street, giving you easy access to both shoreline experiences.
✨ Property Highlights • Large private heated pool (pool heat can be turned on at guest request for $50/day). • Game room with pool table, mini fridge & TV • Gulf and Sound views • Room darkening shades or curtains in all bedrooms • Under house picnic tables for al fresco dining • Direct beach access to the Sound + easy Gulf access across the street • Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances • Wine fridge in kitchen • Spacious open-concept layout with natural light & coastal décor • Flat-screen TVs and high-speed WiFi • BBQ grill for family cookouts • 2 adult kayaks + 2 youth kayaks with various life jackets
With its thoughtful design, tasteful décor, and unbeatable amenities, Salty Seahorse is more than just a beach house—it’s an experience. Whether you’re swimming, playing, exploring, or relaxing, this home brings your coastal dreams to life.
Pool Heating Note: Pool temperature can vary during cooler months, as the system relies on outdoor air temperatures. In colder conditions (around 50°F), heating may be less effective or temporarily unavailable (45°F and below), and it can take up to 24 hours to reach the desired temperature when weather allows.
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.
📋 House Rules: • Primary renter must be 25+ and present for the stay • No smoking, parties, or weddings allowed • Pool heat is by request and is $50/day • No pets allowed • Cargo lifts are not for guest use
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Heated pool
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: 3,005 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets not 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
About the area
Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mobile Bay and Fort Morgan Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Dauphin Island travel guide
Does Postcard two-story home on the bay and a short walk to the beach! With Game Room have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Postcard two-story home on the bay and a short walk to the beach! With Game Room pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Postcard two-story home on the bay and a short walk to the beach! With Game Room?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-out at Postcard two-story home on the bay and a short walk to the beach! With Game Room?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Postcard two-story home on the bay and a short walk to the beach! With Game Room located?
Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.
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Postcard two-story home on the bay and a short walk to the beach! With Game Room Reviews
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Exceptional
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Lovely, spacious, comfortable home. Rental and check in arrangements with rental company simple, great communication provided. We had a great time, thanks!
Great place to stay! Plenty of room. I would suggest bringing your own pillows and extra blankets. However, everything else was great. The new pool was perfect!!
Overall a great property - the location is quiet and the views are beautiful! This home is spacious and the kitchen has everything you'll need. If you're looking for a quiet, relaxing spot then this is it!
Our family of 12 had a fantastic week here. Owner had thought to provide everything and even more than we had anticipated. Quick to get to beach on Gulf side and bay side was perfect for the 2 & 3 year old to enjoy too. Lots of room, privacy for the individual families, and the older kids and adults loved the added bonus of the pool table! We would definitely stay here again!
Beautiful home, updated and modern tons of space and the views are amazing.
Excellent place.. Beautiful views of bay in the back and ocean views in the front. 1 min walk to beach Very secluded and private. Bring groceries and chill. Not many restaurants in town.
Came down for our nieces wedding. This place was great. Plenty of room. Kids liked the upstairs with the pool table (could use some new pool sticks and chalk). Nice and peaceful. Would definitely stay here again.
We had a wonderful experience in Dauphin Island. The home was perfectly set up for our two families. The pool table was a big hit. Both the front and the back decks were ideal and we had the best views of the sunrise and sunset. Great experience!
Photos of the home were accurate. There has been a house built next door since photos were posted. There was a storm a day before we arrived, the streets we’re terribly flooded and several TVs and lights didn’t work, but that didn’t stop us from having a nice vacation. I would recommend this home to others.
Everything about the house was great! Loved the pool table!! The only problem was a lot of trash, broken glass, rusty metal pieces along the Sound beach. One teenager cut his foot first thing, and we had to wear our shoes into the water from then on...
Home was clean, comfortable and beautiful. Have stayed in quit a few homes only drawback was having to get extra toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher detergent and laundry detergent. There are not many stores in close proximity to the rental and was a bit of a drawback traveling back and forth to stores while vacationing. Other than that would definitely stay again.
This home was comfortable, clean and beautiful! This is a great getaway for family or friends. Views of the bay from the front of the house and the Gulf from the back are amazing. Sunrise and sunsets make for beautiful photographs.
The home is new, bright and spotlessly clean. The rooms and beds were comfortable, bathrooms spacious and kitchen functional with lots of cabinet space. We had 7 guests and we all felt as though we had room to be together and plenty of space when we wanted some solace.
DI is a wonderful place to get away from it all!
We stayed at the “Salty Seahorse” from Thursday-Monday and the only thing we regret is not staying longer!! The house was absolutely perfect, the views were unbelievable, every room has a balcony which was amazing, it was very clean and accommodating for all age ranges, and we loved that it had a pool table for the days we experienced rain! We had a total of 11 people (7 adults & 4 kids) and even with all of us the house felt so spacious! We created so many lifelong memories we can’t wait to be back!! The only recommendation we have is for the tall grass out front/back to be maintained, super minor and doesn’t effect the experience. Thank you again for letting us have such a wonderful stay!
We had a great stay, only issues was no power in one room due to the breaker. Called the management team and they fixed it the next day. The view was awesome on both the front and back of the home. We got the back end of the hurricane. It was windy but we made the best of it. No complaints
We enjoyed our stay. The island is beautiful . The restaurants could definitely use more staff. We had several problems with delayed or lost orders from the restaurants. With so few places to go you either wait for hours or pay the high prices at the local grocery stores to fix your own food. Very few places could even accommodate a large group of people. We had 14 family members and never once could go out to eat all together.
Our extended family spent a week over the Christmas holiday. The house is spacious and everything is fresh and new with great views of the gulf and the bay. Two issues for larger groups: 1) Noise: you could hear every step up the stairs and on the second floor downstairs plus the upstairs is open to the main living room and then noise made it impossible to enjoy two spaces at the same time for our 10 and 2) Not well stocked. There was not a pot or pan that was not scratched or wonky so we had to buy some and a lack of what we expected given many other rental experiences. For example a roll of toilet paper per room and no cleaning supplies. The house is a solid 40 minutes from a grocery store though there is a small store about 10 minutes away.
This was a beautiful house. Having the bunkroom upstairs with it's own living space with a pool table and bathroom was really nice. The gulf side porch is really nice to sit on in the morning. We spent the evening on the bay side porch. Spent time on both beaches but preferred the convenience of the bay side since there was nobody around. There are beach chairs available. Beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms are beautiful.
They had lots of books, games, and puzzles.
Need to replace the coffee maker - turns off/on mulitple times during a brew. Also had some issues with the water temp in all showers. Was either too cold or too hot. Looks like they fixed a similar issue last year. I emailed the management company but no one came during our stay to fix it. On the other hand, the first day we got there, we reported no internet and they were very quick to resolve this the next morning.
We had three couples and two dogs stay in this house and it was very enjoyable for us. Would definitely stay here again if the water issue is fixed.
One minor issue - the cleaning people showed up about 10 minutes before checkout while we were still packing up. They were very nice but they came in the house with their stuff while we were still moving our stuff out. We were out on time but I would have preferred they wait in the car until we're out.
Not much to do on the island compared to other beaches but the fort was great to visit and Pirates Seafood was fantastic!
Would highly recommend this house.
If you are looking for a large spacious, modern home to spend quality time at the beach, this is the place. Although a little on the higher price end, the home is almost brand new has a modern feel with many perks, like beach chairs, umbrellas, and ocean toys.
The property sits on the bay side of the island, it's a short walk across the street to the gulf. Although, the gulf side is beautiful, it gets very windy (to the point it is uncomfortable to sit outside) and many of the homes only have a gulf side porch. This home has large covered porches on both sides, which give you the versatility of being protected from the wind, while still enjoying being outside depending on the weather.
The pool table/TV room upstairs was a wonderful addition and helped keep our teens occupied. Had a few wonderful movie nights while enjoying the gulf breeze. The pool table is in great condition but the cues are worn out and could stand to be replaced.
The house is large and has a open concept, modern island decor and perfect for a beach getaway. Bedrooms are spacious and have comfortable mattresses and TV's in every room. The fully stocked kitchen made meals easy and enjoyable. The kitchen has a dishwasher and an icemaker in the fridge, which was a plus for enjoying a few island drinks.
My only criticism is about the electric grill on the rear deck. It is super small and would accommodate one or two people. However, trying to cook for 8-10 people became difficult. It would heat up and then immediately cool down to only around 250 degrees. We scheduled a number of grill meals and found it difficult to get through cooking. Ruined a couple of quality steaks... but did our best.
Overall the pictures of what you see, is what you get! If you are looking for a large private, quiet, beachfront retreat...this is the place for you! Will, definitely consider renting again upon our return to Dauphin Island.
We cannot wait to go back. We have stayed in lots of VRBOs around the country, and this house was truly wonderful. It felt like they built the house for themselves - rather than building a "rental"...and those that have stayed before us have respected that and all treated it as you would your own home - the layout of the house is awesome. Bathrooms are great and the views are relaxing and a reminder of why you are there in the first place. We cannot wait to go back! I did not have a chance to write in the guestbook, but I am beyond grateful that this family opens their house for others to enjoy. Thank you!!!
The house was excellent. Our family of 16 fit comfortably in the space. Kitchen/Living space was open and comfortable. The only issue was checking in. We were given the wrong door code but customer service responded immediately and found the correct code. The kitchen was well equipped. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to friends and family.
The beach house was beautiful. Only problem we had was that all the showers in the house were inconsistent with hot and cold. We took a lot of cold showers. But overall we all highly recommend this beautiful home.
We enjoyed our time celebrating our parents’ 50th anniversary at your property. The house was accommodating and clean, and everything worked liked it should and kept us all comfortable.