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Gulf-view house with balcony, central AC, high-speed WiFi, full kitchen, & W&D

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Terrace/patio
Shower, hair dryer, towels
TV
TV
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom74 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Beach view

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Morgan
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪53 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.

Gulf-view house with balcony, central AC, high-speed WiFi, full kitchen, & W&D

Summary:

Starfish Cottage



The Space:

Escape to the charming Dauphin Island and make this relaxing beach getaway your home away from home. Located just a short distance from the pristine beaches of Dauphin Island, this house provides a peaceful retreat surrounded by natural beauty. Visit the historic Fort Gaines, go on a fishing trip at the nearby pier, or take a leisurely bike ride around the island. Spend your days lounging on the sandy shores, exploring the local shops and restaurants, or simply unwinding on the spacious deck with a refreshing drink in hand.



Inside, the house boasts a bright and airy atmosphere with comfortable furnishings and coastal decor, creating a welcoming space to relax after a day of adventures. The well-equipped kitchen allows you to prepare delicious meals, while the cozy living area is perfect for movie nights or simply enjoying each other's company. Rest blissfully under the home in the hammock and feel the warm Alabama air brush against your face.



This lovely oasis also offers modern amenities such as high-speed WiFi, central air conditioning, and a washer/dryer, ensuring a wonderful and convenient stay for you and your guests.



Things to Know
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 a TV.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and TV
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Dauphin Island Beaches and 13 minutes by car from Mobile Bay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • No pets allowed

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
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.

Property is also known as

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Gulf-view house with balcony, central AC, high-speed WiFi, full kitchen, & W&D Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angelia

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very clean, very quiet area, and a short walk to the beach. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay very much, housed was very clean. Only thing missing was silverware. This would have been a issue if we were stay longer than a weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne J., Stout

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in a very nice neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F., Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday/Birthday Vacation

Nice cottage! A small property, but not cramped. Bright and airy, and tastefully furnished. Plenty of towels. No dishwasher might be an issue for some. No linens provided for the sofa bed, and a BBQ grill would be a nice addition. Overall, a lovely place to stay and worth the reasonable fees.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jaime S.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beau A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Starfish Cottage

This stay was perfect! The location is great on Dauphin Island, just a five minute walk to the beach. This rental has everything you need for a small family. The outdoor shower was great! I would love to see a grill added but we managed to cook all the food we brought inside. Thank you for making this a unforgettable vacation for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage life

Adorable cottage convenient to everything DI. Had a great stay over a long weekend. Quiet neighborhood with lots of charm. Check in and out were very convenient. The house is small but comfortable. It was perfect for our family of four.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness

So cozy!

Everything was absolutely amazing. I would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Josh D.

Horrible Property Management and Stay

Good morning, I gave the place we stayed at a week since we go home and they still haven’t made our horrible stay right. We got there on Monday, April 1. We got groceries on our way in. The next morning our stuff in the freezer was melted and the fridge was less than where it should be. It took them until Wednesday to come out. So, not only did we loose our food, but had to spend even more money on going out. VACASA was horrible to talk with or get a hold of anyone. I asked for a credit, because I think it’s only fiat since we were out so much more money. The second thing, the description said “ Don't worry about lengthy clean-ups here: we have a dishwasher for your convenience.” There was NOT a dishwasher. When on vacation, it’s nice to have that, especially when the description said that. I asked VACASA about it and nothing, the only thing they did was change the description and tell me, “The description doesn’t list that.” I was smart enough to take a video screenshot of the listing where is shows that is was supposed to have one. Can you please look into all of this? We will NEVER use VACASA again, and you guys should NOT represent them. Thank you, Josh/Jess
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024