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You are my Sunshine - Gulf Beachside, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Pet Friendly, Sleep 6

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Beach
A white sofa with brown cushions, a round side table with a tray, and sheer curtains.
Exterior
Terrace/patio
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Dauphin Island Beaches and Mobile Bay. .This vacation home is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Fort Morgan Beach and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Fort Morgan.
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What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • West End Beach - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 49 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Fort Morgan - 53 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Chevron - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬6 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.

You are my Sunshine - Gulf Beachside, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Pet Friendly, Sleep 6

Relax, unwind, and enjoy the slower pace of Dauphin Island in this thoughtfully updated beach cottage, just a short walk from one of the island’s quiet, uncrowded stretches of beach. Whether you’re spending the day swimming, exploring the island, or simply soaking up the sunshine, you’ll love coming home to a comfortable space designed for rest and gathering with family and friends.

A Primary Suite Designed for Relaxation
The primary bedroom has been refreshed to feel like a peaceful retreat, featuring velvety soft bedding, room-darkening curtains that make afternoon naps irresistible, and a calming collection of photography taken at the beach at the end of the street.

Comfortable Spaces for Everyone
The home comfortably sleeps up to six guests with:
• Primary bedroom with Queen bed and private bathroom
• Guest bedroom with Queen bed
• Queen sleeper sofa with upgraded Sealy gel mattress
• Second full bathroom conveniently located off the main hallway

A Kitchen Ready for Gathering
We’ve refreshed the kitchen with updated Carote cookware and utensils, so you’ll have everything you need to prepare everything from a quick breakfast before the beach to a family seafood dinner at the end of the day.

Outdoor Living
One of the best parts of the home is the spacious deck with built-in benches and a picnic table—perfect for morning coffee, evening cocktails, or dinner outside. After a day at the beach, rinse off in the convenient outdoor hot-water shower before heading inside to relax.

Amenities
• Short walk to a quiet, uncrowded beach
• Outdoor hot-water shower
• Spacious deck with built-in seating and picnic table
• Free Wi-Fi
• Smart TV
• Fully equipped kitchen with Carote cookware and utensils
• Keurig, blender, toaster, ice maker
• Full-size washer and dryer
• Charcoal grill
• Pet friendly (up to 2 dogs with applicable $50/per pet fee)

Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a girls’ getaway, or a quiet weekend by the water, You Are My Sunshine is a place to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy everything that makes Dauphin Island so special.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features surfing/body boarding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1 square foot

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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You are my Sunshine - Gulf Beachside, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Pet Friendly, Sleep 6 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Susie P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The property is an older home that could use a little TLC, but has great access to the beach and the neighborhood is super quiet and peaceful. Just a couple minutes from shops and restaurants. The employees at Boardwalk Realty were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jay h.

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

Great for the price

Had everything you need. Good ac
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Whitney B.

Excellent location

The house is nicely equipped. It’s not the most modern or updated house but it worked well for our stay. The location is perfect. The views from the deck and even inside the house are nice and the beach is just a short walk down the street. The check-in/check-out process was easy and the people I encountered in the property management office were super friendly and helpful. I would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

James H.

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

SUNSHINE 2024

Overall, not bad. Washer wasn't working. Was informed ahead of time. No dishwasher. Kitchen drawers dirty. Walkin shower nice. Construction needed work. several screws protruding. Rotten steps and landings. Doorway separated at floor. Can see ground. r
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amber D.

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

Cheap for a reason

The carpet was dirty along with the furniture. The house was dated. I felt I was going to get a splinter each time I walked on the deck. Trash along with cigarette butts laying all the way around the deck. Cracks in the ceiling in living room/kitchen. There was mold behind the kitchen faucet. Broken shelf in the refrigerator limited space for food. Definitely enjoyed the area and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake S.

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

Top rated property management

Boardwalk Realty (Property managers) are so nice, friendly and helpful!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren W.

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

Nice beach house

The house is a nice beach house but the deck is rough. If you weren't careful you could get a splinter in your foot. There were a couple of places that the ceiling needed refinishing and a place missing on the bathroom floor tile. The mattress slept okay but it needs a new mattress in the master bedroom. I know my comments seem like I'm ragging on the house and I don't mean for it to sound that way. The only thing I wished the house had was a dishwasher. It really was great and we loved our stay and plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vicki R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beach access

The house is in a great location- short walk to beach & close to “ town”. The ceiling has significant water damage in 2 rooms, the deck is very weathered ( watch for splinters), the charcoal grill was rusted out & unusable. No dishwasher. The TV reception is very poor ( NBA finals were on that’s the only reason we had it on). The window in the front had a huge crack. The outdoor shower isn’t really usable because the house sits low & tall people will bang head- also it’s all mud/sand under it. There is no shade to park your car ( most houses have parking under them). There is limited cutlery& glasses . The dishes & pans are a hodge podge of 70’s vintage . The water spout in the fridge barely worked. This is an older home that needs updating( paint was splattered on door frames, broken pieces of wood around closet area.) There is no where to put luggage or hang up clothes as closets have shelves . The sheets on one bed were in bad shape. The couches had multiple stains. The inside of the cabinets were very dirty. The A/C worked well. It’s a short walk to the beach. The oven worked. We loved our beach time. We will be back to Dauphin Island but won’t stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Nice beachside getaway

We had an enjoyable time at Dauphin Island while staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany M.

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

Short vacation

this house was great, we don't have any kids yet, but it would be perfect for a family vacation. The short walk to the beach was great and there was no traffic on our street. Loved how much beach access this island allows. Also it was very easy to rent water toys like a paddle board.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Perfect beach getaway

This house was perfect, we wanted a little getaway at the beach somewhere quiet where we could feel like we could safely social distance. The check in process was easy (and safely distanced!) The house location was perfect, even closer to the beach than I thought. The beach was great, not a lot of people, plenty of space, beautiful sand. The house was incredibly clean and well stocked with kitchen items. It seemed a little more updated than the pictures made it looks, there was a very nice new tv! Overall, an awesome place for a simple quiet getaway for our little family (and pups!)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

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

Much Needed Beach Getaway

This was a great place to stay! A few steps to the beach. Clean quiet neighborhood. Pet friendly. Very happy with the place and our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike P.

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

Nice little house by the Beach

The place is a nice and clean 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom house. It has a wrap around deck on 3 sides of the house. The air conditioner is fabulous. It's fully furnished with everything you need. Has laundry washer and dryer. Also has outside shower so you can rinse off after spending the day at the beach. I would stay again and do recommend it.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice house but no dishwasher

The house is in a great location and is a nice size. We were very surprised and disappointed that there is no dishwasher. The house was clean, but is unneeded of updating. Overall, a good choice!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyndle R.

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

First vacation ever!

We are a family of 5 and this was our first family vacation. We drove 14 hours. The property manager was very easy to contact and very easy to deal with. The house was comfortable to have our kids in. Plenty of cooker ware to use. The only thing we could have used was curtains in the bedrooms to help with the 5:40 am sunrise. Miniblinds didnt do much. We loved our stay and we loved Dauphin Island!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Great family time

We enjoyed the house and everything it had to offer. From updated electronic entertainment options, to a full-use kitchen. It had everything we needed and was only a few houses from the beach. Definitely a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

art f.

Nice beach vacation

Nice house close to the beach would rent it again, nice ladies at the leasing office
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Had a great time on our stay here!

The House was great for my 8 year old and her 2 friends spring break! Wish the trip didn’t have to end! Even though the weather was bad one of the nights, we still had a perfect trip right on the beach! The House was perfect for our dog also! We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nathanael T.

Great Location for Beach Vacation

The house was great for what we needed. Very short walk to the beach. House had everything we needed for a comfortable stay for our family of 5. Comfortable, but lived-in so we didn't have to be nervous about the kids or dog. The three beds in the kids' bedroom were a great touch - it was nice that no one had to sleep on a couch. Made it so we could all go to bed whenever we wanted to while the others could stay up and talk. We had a great time and will definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

rodger k.

Wonderful,Cozy and Perfect

Wonderful time and beautiful home and island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024