Ahh House - Bayfront House, Short Walk to Gulf Beach

Dauphin Island, Alabama
$387 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Ahhh House, a spacious bayfront retreat where guests can enjoy peaceful waterfront living, Gulf views, and a family friendly beach setting all from one convenient location on Dauphin Island. Positioned along the calm waters of the bay and directly across from the Gulf, this home offers beautiful scenery in multiple directions along with a comfortable layout designed for gathering, relaxing, and enjoying the island lifestyle.

Property Highlights:
• Bayfront home withprivate bay beach access
• Gulf views from the property
• Calm, family friendly waters with gentle slope
• No rip currents and fewer hazardous marine life encounters
• Large decks with both shaded and sunny seating areas
• Open concept living and dining area
• Spacious layout with high ceilings and extra windows
• Sleeps up to 10 guests
• Multiple private bathrooms for added convenience
• Pet friendly accommodations

Step inside to a bright and welcoming interior designed with a relaxed coastal feel throughout. The open concept living and dining area provides plenty of room for your group to spread out, while large windows and recessed lighting keep the space feeling airy and connected to the outdoors.

The dining area centers around a large wooden table with seating for eight, making it ideal for shared meals, game nights, or gathering after a day at the beach. Coastal themed artwork featuring fish, crabs, and lighthouse accents adds to the home's laid back island atmosphere.

In the living room, plush seating surrounds a large built in oak entertainment center with a flat screen TV and generous shelving. A tray ceiling with crown molding adds character and warmth to the space, creating a comfortable area to relax and unwind.

The kitchen is well equipped for group meals and everyday convenience, featuring warm oak cabinetry, granite countertops, tiled backsplash, and full size appliances including a refrigerator, range, microwave, and dishwasher. Natural light from the nearby window and exterior door keeps the space bright and welcoming.

Throughout the bedrooms, soft coastal tones, wood look flooring, and beach inspired décor continue the relaxed island aesthetic.

Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 10):
• NE Bayview King Bedroom – King bed
• SE Bedroom – Two full beds
• NW Queen Bedroom – Queen bed, private NW bathroom
• SW Queen Bedroom – Queen bed, private SW bathroom
• Living Room – Sleeper sofa for additional sleeping
• Additional Bathroom – Full common bathroom located on east side of home

Outdoor Living / Beach Access
Outdoor living is one of the highlights at Ahhh House. The large decks offer a combination of shaded and sunny spaces, making it easy to enjoy morning coffee, afternoon lounging, or evening conversations while taking in the coastal breeze and surrounding water views.

As a bayfront home, Ahhh House gives guests access to a calmer and more family friendly beach experience. The gently sloping bay waters are ideal for younger children, less confident swimmers, paddleboarding, and relaxing near the shoreline. Unlike Gulf beaches, the bay typically has no rip currents and fewer encounters with hazardous marine life, creating a more comfortable environment for many families.

Positioned directly across from the Gulf of Mexico, the home also enjoys Gulf views while maintaining the quieter and calmer setting of the bay side.

Nearby Attractions / Area Perks
During your stay, explore Fort Gaines, the Audubon Bird Sanctuary, and the Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Local restaurants, bike paths, and shops make it easy to enjoy the relaxed pace of island life.

Ahhh House is pet friendly, making it a great option for guests traveling with their dogs.

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 the following house rules:
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. Only dogs, must be approved by insurance policy—2-Pet Maximum Limit - $100 pet fee per pet plus tax.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2016 Sq Ft (187 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 07:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Darla W.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    The house was clean, beautiful views of the Bay, air condition stopped working but was fixed quickly once we let host know, great experience overall!

  • Emily R.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Beautiful house and property. Very clean and well stocked. We enjoyed our stay!

  • Laura H.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    This bayside house was so clean upon our arrival. It met all of the needs of our party of 7 adults. The layout was amazing and the kitchen was stocked with anything we needed to fix meals. Being able to cross the street & be in the gulf water was awesome. Highly recommend spending time on the back deck to watch the dolphins play. We saw them every day! Drive to the west end beach after 7 pm, parking is free. The sunset views are unbelievable. Sitting on the back deck for sunrises were a favorite past time as well. Bring bug spray! Unfortunately, the mosquitos ate us up. And we had bug spray. It ran us inside early man evenings. We loved the slow pace of the island and took advantage of visiting the fort and aquarium. All the restaurants we visited were so pleasant and welcoming. Highly recommend visiting The Carriage. We were repeat visitors! Try their Sangria! Thank you for giving our family a home away from home with this beach house. It was very restful.

  • William S.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    This house was a great fit for our family. The house was very clean, kitchen was more equipped than many home rentals we have used in the past. Views were amazing, my dad spent every morning on the porch watching the sun rise and enjoying his coffee and book. The bathrooms were clean and the beds were comfortable, although the queen beds were pretty firm (personal preference). We like to cook, so it would have been ideal if the kitchen sink had a disposer, the ice maker was broken and didn't make much ice and leaked all week (we notified the property manager), and the HVAC was insufficient to keep the bedrooms cool during the day (common for beach houses with this design and a single HVAC unit) but they cooled off at night. Other than those minor issues, the house was great, we would consider staying there again.

  • Lisa R.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    Such a relaxing property! We really enjoyed our stay!

  • Rachel S.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    We enjoyed this property and it fit all our needs. We loved having the beach just behind the house. It was a nice relaxing trip for our family!

  • Abigail S.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    We loved dauphin island and the peacefulness of it! The house was perfect and not a bad walk to the beach! We enjoyed our stay at the ahhh house ?

  • Cherry C.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    The house is beautiful and well thought out, with wonderful decks and plenty of places to wash off the sand before entering. I've had other VRBO houses be less than clean, but this home was immaculate and I had no concerns about the bedding. My group found the beds a little uncomfortable, but we are used to sleeping on Memory Foam mattresses. The bed frames squeak when turning, so 2 restless people in the bed was challenging. Overall this is an amazing property with gorgeous views, and easy access to both bay and Gulf beaches.

  • Todd Z.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2023

    Stayed Jul 15, 2023

    The Ahhh House was perfect for our family of 7 (My wife & I, plus 5 boys ages 6-17). It was very clean...had everything you need to prepare dinners. It has a charcoal grill, but it's a park-like grill so no lid, & its a bit difficult to grill if its windy. We had some slight issues with using the key to lock the door when we left & at night. Property management handled it ASAP. My kids love to fish and throw cast nets, so having easy access to the bay was so awesome. We spent a full day just swimming & fishing in the bay. I assume because of past hurricanes there is some stuff in the bay, plus there are rocky areas...just be aware or wear water shoes. The beach access is just across the non-busy street. The beach was awesome. Great sand...great surf. We could pack a wagon, cooler & lunch to spend the day. If someone forgot something it was a 4-5 minute walk back to the house. No crowds at all because only the surrounding single-family homes have access. We love the beach & fishing. We make most of our meals, so Dauphin Island is perfect for us. If you like a lot of restaurant choices...you'll be dissatisfied. Hit up a grocery before you get on the island...the Ship & Shore has everything you need to fill in for a vacation, but not a ton of selection. We had almost rain free weather, so it was beach or bay every day, but did spend a morning visiting the Alabama Aquarium, Fort Gaines & other Bird Sanctuary trails followed by lunch at Pirates Bar & Grill. It was great.

  • Lynn K.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2023

    Stayed Jun 24, 2023

    The house was great! Directly across from the beach and also had the bay directly out the back. The kids loves crab hunting at night at the bay! The beds in 3 of the rooms could use better mattresses. But over all a great week at the beach

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$387+
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