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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 142482 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

With a stay at this vacation home in Dauphin Island, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. .This beach vacation home is 11 mi (17.8 km) from Fort Morgan Beach and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Mobile Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • West End Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 57 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 61 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Heated Pool, walkout on the beach! - Island Star

Come see Island Star! This large 5 bedroom gulf view beach house is a marquee property. New private, heated pool! Several major renovations through 2020 have created a giant warm beach house experience. Walk into the sight of a cathedral ceiling living room with warm light from the gulf sky via gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows on a 2-story wall. Bring family, friends, and man's best friend to this open floor plan with super convenient beach access. Descend either of the rear deck staircases, and a short walk puts you at the Gulf of Mexico. The master bedroom enjoys loft light through frosted windows facing the living room gulf view windows. Two large 1st-floor bedrooms enjoying gulf views and 2 bunk rooms for all the kids. Enjoy the large rear deck and let the sunset on your day with a drink in hand, the sites and sounds of salty waves, and the smell of grilled food.

This house includes WIFI, TV, private driveway, linens, and towels.

This property also includes an optional golf cart for an additional fee of $100/day (must rent for the entire stay). You will receive additional information regarding this option after you book your reservation.

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.

Please note:
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 with prior permission, 2 maximum limit. Only dogs approved by insurance policy. $100 per dog per stay pet fee. This is NOT included in the Airbnb quote and will be charged in addition to standard reservation charges, if applicable.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • 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: 2,482 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Vrbo Property
Beautiful Large Pet friendly Gulf View Beach House
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Private Heated Pool, walkout on the beach! - Island Star Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean and the stay was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, the property had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Webb J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
couch in main room was too soft. I had real trouble getting out of it. Otherwise, great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy I.

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

Excellent multi generational home on the beach!

Great location and lots of space.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is fantastic for our huge family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila A.

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

Great stay

Beautiful location.. lots of room.. clean..
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lyndal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is nice to have a short walk to the beach. There was a partial view of the gulf from the main rooms and the deck. Other houses blocked most of the view. The internet was unreliable and it was a rare evening when we could watch a streaming show for more than 30 min without interruption. Not suitable for working from this location. The deck furniture was awesome, and the main living area was well equipped. Kitchen left a lot to be desired, if you want to cook for guests at the property.The pool leaked and needed us to refill every few days. No repairs that we could detect for the 4 weeks we were there. Overall, if you are looking for a place for a large family fun weekend with pizza and takeout food, it is great. For long stays, it is quite challenging.
Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA D.

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

Great house

Great place on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyla H.

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

Great place

This home was very clean and located right on the beach. The home was unlike other vacation homes in that it had plenty of accommodations like towels, dishes, tolietry supplies, laundry/dish supplies, and even seasonings/coffee. Would 10 out of 10 recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charity W.

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

Great out of office meeting space

We visited for a brief team building experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma H.

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

Awesome

Second time staying here and we will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent J.

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

Peaceful

Great property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Great Beach House for family

This house was perfect for our family vacation. With 5 bedrooms & baths everyone had their own room & bathroom. The views from the deck were beautiful . The kitchen was fully stocked except for a blender but that wasn’t a big deal . Close enough to west end beach to walk. Felt secluded & non-touristy which is what we wanted. You do have to carry everything up 2 flights of stairs to get it inside but luckily we have younger grown up kids to help with that. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myra P.

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

Amazing property

Great house, great layout, and great location on the water. It’s closer to the water than it looks in pictures. We absolutely loved this place. The po is a great bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

RELAXING AND FUN

Everything was perfect! We had a wonderful trip. We have no complaints! The house was perfect, the view of the water was beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel A.

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

It was one of the best vacations we have had. The veiws,the occean,and the pool

Everything was great with this property except their were no Handel's on any back doors, fixs that and this property will be perfect, great for family to enjoy the beach and the views ,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob E.

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

Best beach house ever

We loved loved loved the house. By far, the best house we’ve stayed in yet. The house was well equipped, clean and well taken care of. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The house was very spacious and nice. Loved the easy access to the beach! Plenty seating at the table and sofa for my whole family. A few minor things that I want to mention, Dead roaches on countertop and bathrooms. While i understand a lot of people fish there, the refrigerator and freezer smelled very fishy. We bought baking soda boxes and cleaning supplies. but not much help.All in all we had a fantastic time and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse J.

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

D.I. Wave Louder

Great place with a beautiful view. Plenty space for everyone, included all we needed for a week stay. Beach was awesome. Offshore fishing was close. Great time by all, we would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

traci b.

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

Great time!

The property was clean, beautiful, and as described. It fit our family perfectly! DIBR and our concierge, Dave were all wonderful with great communication! Look forward to returning someday😊
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Great get away, great house and location

Dauphin Island is like going back in time to a simpler beachfront with sea shells washing ashore. The house is beautifully laid out and decorated. The pool could be warmer for winter months, but the deck is a great place to hear the waves and watch the sunset. Kitchen is furnished well, and living area is comfortable and roomy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Shane G.

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

Loved it!! Perfect location!

Great location and quick access to the beach! Family enjoyed! House is a bit older and could use a few amenities updated. Got to do something with those bedroom sliding doors..hard for most to open.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ADRIA E.

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

Island Star sparkled!

Loved this home! The layout was perfect for our three families. Step down onto the gulf beach, enjoyed the gulf views and sounds from the spacious deck. The pool was nice as an option also. Would only suggest a larger refrigerator.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Relaxing Getaway

The accommodations were great for three adult couples plus a single. The 3 Master Bedrooms each have a king bed and their own bathroom. In fact all 5 rooms have their own bathroom. The heated pool was a hit and this is where we spent our afternoons. In the evenings, we watched the beautiful sunsets from the beach, just steps away from the house. October was a great time to be there. The weather was great and there were no crowds. I would recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

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

Stay on the sand

This home was everything we expected and more! First, it was so clean, especially for a dog friendly property. It accommodated our large group so well, we loved the huge table for dinners and games and there was plenty of room for everyone. The location was quiet and the beach was practically private as you were on the West End of the island. We loved the bike lane outside and easy access to the beach. The pool was a huge hit for our kids and was shaded in the afternoons so it provided a good break from beach time. We would absolutely rent this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022