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Outdoor dining
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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Shower, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathrooms183 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Dog-friendly, waterfront getaway, furnished patio

Summary:

Paws-a-While



The Space:

Take a few days to 'Paws-a-While' and enjoy a relaxing stay at this bayfront home located on Dauphin Island! The house itself has a well-equipped kitchen for easy meal preparation and plenty of seating for dining both inside and out on the furnished balcony! Enjoy the beautiful views of Mobile Bay while relaxing and watching a little cable TV by the outdoor wet bar.



What's nearby:

Stroll out the back door and enjoy your bayfront beach paradise! This house is located just five miles away from Dauphin Island Sea Lab. The island also features a golf course and a bird sanctuary. And when you are feeling a little hungry, there are plenty of local restaurants to choose from!



Things to know:

Free WiFi

Outdoor shower

Dogs are welcome with a small nightly fee

Full kitchen with a dishwasher

Outdoor wet bar with a wine cooler
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Dauphin Island Beaches. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Dauphin Island Beaches and 5 minutes from Dauphin Island Public Beach
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,971 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

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 are welcome
  • Service animals 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Dog-friendly, waterfront getaway, furnished patio Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chloe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great experience! Place was clean, super nice and pet friendly! We loved that you had your own private beach just a short walk from the back porch! Hot tub was definitely a bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Randi A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean! Beautiful house! Would definitely rent again. My only complaint is that it look like it’s on the gulf side but it’s not. I was a little disappointed with that but it was awesome anyway. The bunk beds are a little squeaky too. Overall, it was a great place and I would go stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Jeff V., Columbia, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great location to enjoy the ocean and the bay. Also you could see the sunrise and sunset from the back porch. We enjoyed the bottom and top decks...never had to use the popup or umbrellas. The house was lovely, the refrigerator and cook top need to be replaced...lots of fridge broken shelves and the cooktop only had a few working eyes with no writing on the knobs so didnt know simmer from high. You need to cook when you stay on Dauphin Island...not many restaurants and most had a long waitlist...broken appliances make for a terrible experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Caleb G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cornelia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Independence Day

The beach in front of Paws Awhile is one of the best we've found on the bay side of Dauphin Island, and the water was actually deep enough to be relatively cool most of the week. We were bothered by the standing green water in the hot tub that was likely a breeding ground for mosquitoes. If the hot tub really needs a cover on it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne H., Marietta

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

Quiet, clean, beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip 2024

Great place..hope to rent again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridgett V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review of Paws-A-While beachhouse

We were very pleased with the rental except that neither ice machine worked-the one on the counter or the in the freezer-so I reported this, but no one came, so we had to buy ice. The oven does not work properly. The top oven did not heat up past a certain degree, the bottom oven didn't work unless the top oven was on.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice vacation!

Really nice property. Had a really nice time.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place.

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short visit to DI

Loved the property. It was clean, well appointed and the hot tub was definitely a bonus! Absolutely would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

End of summer break

Good location on island. Easy access to bay and ocean. Very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S., Cottondale

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful DOG Friendly Property

Property was as described. Such a beautiful place for family and pets to enjoy! Hope to return one day!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect pet friendly home

We absolutely loved Paws-awhile. The house is beautiful and has stunning views. The beds and furniture are very comfortable, and the property is clean and well maintained. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We brought our family and our 3 labs with us. House was big enough for all of us and as pictured. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad S., Adkins, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a family vacation

Beautiful views of the gulf with bayside access. Awesome set up downstairs for entertaining. Great vacation spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 9-16, 2022 stay

The property was clean, well equipped as advertised and in a pleasant and growing neighborhood. Excellent access to the water with a sandy beach and shoreline. Overall, the property provided an excellent venue for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family stay

Enjoyed this bay-side home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Lesia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach escape

We had an issue checking in. We arrived on the island early, so we drove around getting familiar with the area. At 4pm we headed to the house. We arrived a few minutes after 4pm to find the cleaning crew. They didn’t speak English so a representative arrived to speak with us. She was very nice and apologetic. Regardless, we sat and waited at the patio area under the house. This area was a big disappointment. It was nothing like pictured. All the nice furniture was gone. The hanging chairs, large grill, hammock. And lounge chairs were gone. The only furniture was a picnic table, one broken wooden lounge chair, a heavy outdoor lounge chair and matching beach style chair. There was a large grill that was broken and a smaller working grill. We chose this house because of the downstairs area. We felt it would be a perfect area to keep our dog out of the sun while we enjoyed the sun and we’re just steps from the water. Once we were able to enter the house, it was perfect. Very clean and exactly as pictured. The furniture was comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked with all necessities. The next disappointment was the hot tub. I lifted the cover and the water was dirty. It stuck a
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this vacation

House was very clean and exactly how it was Described and shown in the photos. Loved being on our own private beach! Easy check in and out process. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing beach vacation

We had a great time. The check in was easy, with a private Bay front. We spent a lot of time on the ocean side but it was an easy walk across the road or drive to the public beaches. We recommend renting the golf carts to explore the island. Also Fort Gaines was a great experience. The check out was simple and easy as well. We will definitely stay a again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dorvan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Loved this property! Extremely pleased with cleanliness!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marianne P., Memphis

Liked: Cleanliness

Dauphin Island summer trip!

We had a great time!! The house was beautiful, clean, great space. We didn’t realize the house was on the Bay side, but it was fine because the beach was right across the street. And actually the bay side had the most beautiful sunset views! The fire pit was also a big hit! Dauphin island is so quiet & peaceful- with a few quaint shops, restaurants, and the grocery store had tons! We were surprised at how cute the boutiques were! Thanks so much!! Vacasa was easy to work with! Highly recommend !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021