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Rainbow's End - 4 bedroom, 2 bath, gulf front home on Dauphin Island

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A beachfront property with multiple houses on stilts over the water, featuring large windows and balconies.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and modern appliances.
A coastal area with multiple beach houses on stilts, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, overlooking a beach.
A kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and pendant lighting. There is a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 111633 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪59 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, a 4-minute walk from Dauphin Island Beaches and a 3-minute drive from West End Beach. .This vacation home is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Fort Morgan and 11 mi (17.6 km) from Fort Morgan Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • West End Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 11 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 56 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬9 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.

Rainbow's End - 4 bedroom, 2 bath, gulf front home on Dauphin Island

Rainbows End is a 4-bedroom 2 bath, home located gulf front on Dauphin Island. The living area is open concept, with a dining area that seats 6 and additional seating at the kitchen island. This beautiful home sleeps 11 people. The 4 bedrooms consist of a King, Queen, 2 twins and the fourth bedroom has a children's bunk and duo bunk (double on the bottom and twin on top). Each bedroom has its own television. Both bathrooms have a shower / tub combination. Outside, you will find a covered and uncovered gulf front deck with lounges and seating. This unit is at the water's edge, on some days you can fish from your deck! This home has a shared walkway, grilling area, outside shower and steps. Each unit has its own charcoal grill. No need to worry about privacy, there is a privacy panel in place, between the 2 gulf front decks. This unit has 2 parking spots for 2 cars If you have a large group, renting both Beach Music and Rainbows End is a great option. Both units have the same layout and similar furnishings.

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 that the shoreline of Dauphin Island Beaches regularly shifts inward and outward. Properties at the shoreline will experience wave action. Guests will be able to hear the waves and feel the house move. This is normal and should be expected for any home on pilings.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

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
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

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: 1,633 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Rainbows End Direct Gulf Front 4 Bedroom Steps to the Beach

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Rainbow's End - 4 bedroom, 2 bath, gulf front home on Dauphin Island Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and beautiful couldn't have asked for a better view and loved being on the water they provided basically everything you need fishing was great to just walk out back door would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice everyone enjoyed it
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My goal was to take my niece on a relaxing trip by the Gulf where we could just sit and relax or walk on the beach, this house helped me accomplish that mission. The unit was clean and had all the equipment needed for morning coffee and fixing meals. Sitting on the deck with the constant waves was relaxing and walking up and down the beach was wonderful with the other visitors all being very friendly and respectful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay, we played in the ocean, fished and took on the sites.The house was beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Excellent Waterfront Propert

We enjoyed our stay. Overseeing the water from the deck was amazing. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BRENDA W.

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

Wonderful place to stay.

We loved being right on the water. The views were beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing! Loved the house and loved having a porch over the water. We will definitely be back and will recommend to our friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They responded immediately when I had a question.Text to see if everything was okay and if I needed anything. The house was amazing the best beach stay ever .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Perfect

The property was even better than the photos!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gena R.

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

Heavenly

We really loved the property and had a wonderful time. The weather on the first night was adventurous. We will definitely come back again. Very easy checkin and checkout.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

November Beach Trip

We had an amazing time! The location was perfect as were the accommodations. I had some questions about the weather system coming in and she went above and beyond to assist me. We would rent from them again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy K.

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

The Music of the Waves

This was an incredible place to stay! Listening to the waves all night was wonderful! The house was very comfortable and well appointed. We really enjoyed exploring Dauphin Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angel A.

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

It was amazing we fished off the back porch and could hear the waves crashing beneath. Absolutely

Awesome!!! Love the place and the island
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

It was great

So unique, we had so much fun
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

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

Relaxing

Needs a deep cleaning. Has a wonderful view! Was nice to leave the door open and hear the waves!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Theresa C.

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

visit to Dauphin island

We loved the location and the home overall. There was deferred maintenance and needed better cleaning. Loved the property managerger
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Ocean Time!

This vacation was unforgettable and amazing!!! You can’t get any closer to the ocean than being in it! We look forward to returning to Rainbow’s End and making more memories! Let the good times roll!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natashia E.

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

Perfect location

We had a blast. Internet was out first 3 days but they were very helpful and got it up and running. We looked into booking this for the same dates next year and the price went up alot. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amory W.

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

Overall great experience! Love the location, right on the beach!!

Great communication! No significant issues, just little things like the ice maker didn't work the best and towel rack was broken.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

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

Loved the Property!

Loved the property! Probably the cleanest VRBO we've ever stayed in. Check in code and information are through the property manager's website and not through VRBO, so not as smooth and seamless as through the VRBO app. We got the security/check in code late (as we saw in a previous review). But we LOVED the property and Dauphin Island! We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jennifer W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Broken back door, mouldy shower curtains, drain stoppers and bathroom closet ceiling, no batteries in remote. Broken refrigerator drawers. Couch is also broken. Trash left between houses, and grills had leftover food in them.
Grimy shower corner
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Irma A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Loved fishing off the deck

We enjoyed our stay. We arrived about 2:45 and we were able to check in a little early. We loved the convenience of being able to fish off the deck. Everything was as described except neither of the grills worked. We had planned on grilling hamburgers. The back door handle would not release the latch plunger so we could not open the back door. This happened Easter Sunday and we were leaving Monday. We hated to call maintenance on Easter Sunday. I did let them know when we checked out. We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Denise S.

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

Family Trip June 2024

The property was as advertised, the toilet seat in one bathroom kept coming apart. The shower handle in the other bathroom was real loose. All appliances worked. Somes stains on the furniture. The refrigerator air filter needs to be changed due to the horrible fish smell..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house overtop of the water was an amazing experience. We loved the sound of the waves and watching all the sea life right from the deck. We only had to walk down the steps to be right at the beach where we spent most of our days. The house was decorated very cute and had all the amenities we needed. The kitchen was very well stocked. We did have a bit of trouble with the AC not working well on one side of the house but the other was working great. The property manager was great about communicating with us on all our concerns. Do know if you stay here you are directly on the beach. You will have to carry all your belongings over the sand to the house. Also going to dinner and out for things you’ll have a lot of sandy feet. We thought it was a great experience but we did bring a lot of beach home :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ann D.

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

Great house for the family

This is the second time my family and I have stayed. House works great for multiple people. Loved hearing the waves crash under the house at night. On the surface everything looked very nice but after just a few minutes it was clear the housekeeper doesn’t take time to clean the small things. Food splatters on the cabinets, dirt around the door knobs, refrigerator smelled like rotten crawfish and still had food crumbs inside. Not what I want to see when I’m being charged hundreds and hundreds of dollars in extra fees.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024