Imagine waking up to panoramic views of the Sound and Gulf at this beachfront dog-friendly house. With two private sandy beaches, a dock, and decks overlooking both South and North, you can soak in serenity from every angle. Unwind in the spacious living room with soaring 18-foot high ceilings or cook up a meal on the charcoal grill while taking in water views.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9193 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Private bayfront beach & private dock for fishing, Bring dogs! Explore discounts
BEACHFRONT and DOG FRIENDLY! We welcome up to 4 dogs! We are steps from your private white sandy beach on bay and a very short walk to path leading to Gulf side beach. Serenity and beauty everywhere. Act quickly to take advantage of special prices for weekly bookings this spring and summer!
OUTSTANDING VIEWS of BEAUTIFUL NATURE: Sunrise AND sunset is visible from the decks and also from double-height windows inside the house, The beach grass sways and you will often see Pelicans and Dolphins. Sit back and soak it all in.
YOUR OWN DOCK and PIER: Walk down private boardwalk 100 feet to the dock. Have fun fishing, or just hanging out. The dock lights up at night. If you have a boat, bring it along...depending on the size. Just ask, and we will assist.
QUICK SUMMARY of INDOORS: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths plus outdoor enclosed shower. Spacious 2075 square foot open floor plan with 2nd floor loft/parlor overlooking living room. Huge windows with bay views everywhere in the soaring 18 foot high living room. Well-equipped kitchen has everything. Large laundry room with washer/dryer and sink. Free wifi internet & 3 large flat screen TVs.
OUTDOOR DECKS: Big, double deck out back on the North side faces the bay. Enjoy covered shade and open sunny areas, eating tables, super comfy chairs. Sliding doors in living room and master bedroom open up to this deck. Out front on the South side is your second covered deck with a clear view of the Gulf beach.
GRILL: Our Charcoal grill is set up underneath roofed area, with an awesome view of water while you cook.
UNIQUE SET-UP: You have access to not just one, but two private beaches! You are only 100 feet from your private sandy beach and private dock on the bay side. The second beach is right across the street, with easy access walking on an easement/path not available to the general public. Dogs allowed on both beaches.
BEST LOCATION ON THE STREET: Our house is the second to last house. This is great for you because this ensures more privacy! And the beach widens where our property is located.
THIS IS THE MOST PET FRIENDLY PLACE YOU WILL FIND. We actually allow several dogs, any size. Sundeck out back has latched gate to contain dogs. Pups are allowed on the beach, 100 feet from your back door. We have outdoor doggy hose to wash them off.
BIG CARPORT: Park your cars, trucks or boats under large, roofed carport with solid concrete pad, designed for water drainage to keep it dry.
MORE DETAIL ON BEDROOMS and BATHS: Again, total of 4 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms downstairs, and 2 bedrooms upstairs. 2 FULL BATHS and 1 HALF BATH. One of the King bedrooms is considered your "master" suite located on first floor with its own Smart TV set and wide glass doors opening up to the deck which faces the bay. Again, great unobstructed views. Attached to the master is a large bathroom. THe other first floor bedroom has a queen size bed and a private deck balcony which overlooks the breezy gulf side. It is close to our second downstairs bathroom. Upstairs is another King Size Bedroom, plus the fourth bedroom which has 2 twin size beds. THere is another full bath upstairs.
LIVING SPACE/FIRST FLOOR: Large airy open two story living room, dining table and fully equipped kitchen with new appliances. The dining and living room areas open onto the back deck, with sliders.
SECOND FLOOR has a large open living area with our third TV, as well as the 2 second floor bedrooms already described. Tall windows face both the Gulf side AND the Bay side from the second floor.
DAMAGE PROTECTION FEE of $59 REQUIRED. This will be included when you perform your instant booking.
WE ALSO OWN HOUSE NEXT DOOR: If the week you want is booked, check our other house right next door: 'Sea Dream'. See VRBO listing 258081.
Or, both houses can be rented together, depending upon availability. Our guests who have rented our 2 houses side by side have enjoyed delightful family compounds for reunions, beach weddings, and special occasions.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS BEFORE INSTANTLY BOOKING, PLEASE WRITE YOUR MESSAGE HERE ON VRBO. OUR PROPERTY HOST, DEBORAH SMITH, IS GLAD TO ASSIST YOU.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Charcoal grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
4 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the marina
On the waterfront
Things to do
Bicycles
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
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
Propane gas grills are not allowed anywhere on Dauphin Island. We provide a nice charcoal grill for your use.
Cleaning fish or bait directly on the dock's wooden floor is not permitted. Instead clean your fish using hose, standing directly on the sandy shore
We require that when you book FishBones that you request and purchase a minimum of $ 1500 Damage Protection.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total pets
Note from host: Pets welcome. # type subject to rental agreement.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact us beforehand. Case by case basis.
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: 15
Note from host: Contact us beforehand. Case by case basis.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
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 jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Dauphin Island travel guide
Is Private bayfront beach & private dock for fishing, Bring dogs! Explore discounts pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).
How much is parking at Private bayfront beach & private dock for fishing, Bring dogs! Explore discounts?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private bayfront beach & private dock for fishing, Bring dogs! Explore discounts?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private bayfront beach & private dock for fishing, Bring dogs! Explore discounts?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private bayfront beach & private dock for fishing, Bring dogs! Explore discounts located?
Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dauphin Island Beaches, West End Beach and Dauphin Island Public Beach. East End Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Darling property on the bay side of Dauphin Island.The hostess was above and beyond in her communications prior to the stay. Made me feel like I was staying at a friend's place at the beach.Will stay there again.
Lovely house, super location, wonderful to have a private dock. The dogs thoroughly enjoyed the garden and the beach. The house had everything we needed. Deborah, the rental agent, was fantastic. There were a couple of small issues and she fixed them immediately - seriously excellent customer service and a lovely lady. We look forward to returning next year.
The kitchen was very well stocked. The bed and other furniture was comfortable. The view of the bay was quite pretty. The manager had an air conditioner repair company come very quickly, when there was a problem with one of the air conditioners.Overall, the place was clean, however, the throw rugs in the master bath were dirty, as well as deep dirt in corners. The front entrance landing area and front door were pretty dirty. The deck had cushions and beach items strewn about. The description was that the Gulf was across the street. True, but you can’t see from the front, nor just walk across the street. The approximate 1/4 mile walk to the access was easy, and fine for me to do, but a bit misleading.
Dock was great - nice beach and nice yard. Home was large and had very comfortable King sized beds. Communication with host/property manager was thorough. Nice place.
Was such a great property to be able to get away at with my parents and husband - the home is just as described and views were amazing - the relaxation was just what was needed and communication was with ms Deborah
Our stay at Fishbones was just what we had hoped for, relaxing, peaceful, and fun! The house was in a great area. We loved how pet-friendly the house was.
Absolutely perfect beach area, humans and dogs loved everything about this place. We will definitely be back. Some good restaurants close to you and several pet friendly. Just a relaxing vacation
The highlight is the back covered porch and open deck overlooking the beautiful white sandy beach on the bay with a walkway to the fishing dock. The house is comfortable, though needing a little maintenance and TLC, but nothing to keep us from returning. The protective furniture covers provided are a godsend! Don't count on having TV reception. Property manager is attentive.
As advertised! Great views! Good proximity to the gulf Beach. Perfect vacation for our family! Island is very laid back which we loved! Will definitely go back and would recommend to anyone!
House was great ! Didnt want to leave . Our dogs loved it they didnt want to leave either . Access to beach was very close and easy. Pier on bay side was great for fishing.fishing ..Pei
Everything was exactly as listed. We had a wonderful relaxing vacation. We were able to paddleboard from the beach on the bay side. We saw stingrays, hermit crabs and dolphins. A short walk to the ocean side. It was great that we were able to bring our two dogs.
We can’t wait to visit again.
Enjoyed the dock! Was such a wonderful get away - we took our hammocks and tied them up on the dock and relaxed. The mosquitoes were the only negative part - make sure to take bug spray. The house had everything we needed and was roomy. We enjoyed playing games around the table. We saw dolphins from the dock several days and enjoyed the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. It was very quiet and relaxing. Also, our grand pup enjoyed the trip, too. Wonderful time overall!
We love staying at Fish Bones. It’s a perfect location for families who like to fish and play in the Sound/Bay but still have easy/deeded access to the beautiful beaches and gorgeous waters of the Gulf. We love the amazing sunset views, watching dolphins frolic, flying kites, trapping blue crabs in the provided crab traps, and seeing how many hermit crabs we can find. (We release all the crabs so they’ll, perhaps, be around for the next lucky guests.)
You can’t go wrong with this house, location, or fabulous host, Deborah.
I had my in-laws visiting from Germany for a quick trip to celebrate my husband's birthday. I wanted to find a quiet spot where I could bring my dog but yet enjoy the outdoors. This house/location looked to be perfect and it was! The Germans were very impressed and said so quite often.
There was an issue with the heat not working the first night but Deborah, the PM, was on it and had it fixed as quickly as possible.
I would highly recommend this property and we will be coming back again.
Melissa
We had a wonderful stay at fishbones. The house is great. It is in a perfect spot. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. My husband fished a lot off the dock. We saw dolphins. It was very peaceful even though we had neighbors on both sides. We only used the both level of the house and only one of the bedrooms. The bed was very comfortable.. The back deck has a picnic table and a lot of comfortable seats. We will definitely be back to stay at this house. Deborah our host was awesome. So easy to work and communicate with. Thanks for everything.
Perfect sized house for 7 of us. Gorgeous views from inside the house. Very convenient location being on the bay side but super short walk across the street to the gulf beach.
We enjoyed our stay. The location is great and the house was clean. It wasnice having a front and back porch to enjoy staying out of the sun or watching for the sunset.
We loved this place. The dock was our favorite. We spent most of our time sitting on the dock fishing and talking. I caught many fish including founder right off the dock. The views were spectacular. Would recommend to anyone wanting to relax and get away from a busy life. The house met all of our needs including preparing food that we caught. I would definitely revisit. The host was amazing and incredibly available when needed. Wonderful vacation.
House was very nice. I would suggest getting some better kitchenware and some boards need to be replaced on the deck but other than that it was a very nice stay