Pool! DOCK! Two Master Bedrooms. Private & public beach access. Sleeps 12

Dauphin Island, Alabama
$621 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
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Bath 3

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 9

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Night 2 nights

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POOL with great deck and screened porch.

Cant decide between the Sound and the Gulf side Get both if you stay here at Whale Tales. Private sandy bay beach out the back door and Gulf beach access at end of the driveway.

2 Masters — 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Spacious Architect-designed open floor plan with high ceilings. Very private on 1.25 acres of land. Huge windows with bay views everywhere in the living space. Well equipped kitchen, washer/dryer and commercial size Ice Machine (250 lbs. storage and 360 lbs. of ice made per day!!). Free wifi internet & 4 large Smart TVs. Huge screened-in deck off living room with covered area and two outdoor showers downstairs. Plenty of chairs and lounges on the decks along with gas grill. In ground adjustable basketball goal out front.

The private pier is 150 ft long with a lower dock at the end to crab, fish, swim, and dock your boat. Pole holders are mounted everywhere. Super bright lights for night fishing.

Bedrooms: King, King, Full + Twin Bunkbed, 2 Twin Bunkbeds. All bedrooms have large walk-in closet.

Luxurious upstairs private master suite has its own living room, huge walk in shower, and private deck overlooking the Sound.

The second Master bedroom is on the main level and has a King bed, TV, and private full bath.

Also on the main level are two more spacious bedrooms. One with a Full and Twin Bunkbed. The other has a pair of Twin bunkbeds. Between them is a large bathroom with double vanities and separated (by doors) toilet and shower rooms.

This is a great spot on the Island where you can see dolphins, foxes, herons, pelicans, osprey, all the sea life, and more without ever leaving the property.

Turnover Day is typically Saturday: The vast majority of rentals on this island are weekly with check-in/check-out on Saturdays. In order to avoid interruption of the norm (and avoid turning our calendar into a jigsaw puzzle), we may choose not to accept short stays or reservations that don't begin or end on a Saturday.

Pet Friendly - dog fee $25/night per dog.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3000 Sq Ft (279 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator (mini) Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Charcoal Grill Dock Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Jun 13, 2021

    Stayed Jun 5, 2021

    Beautiful location, lots of room, had everything we needed. Loved the dock!

  • Justina R.

    Submitted Jan 30, 2026

    Stayed Dec 28, 2025

    First of all the keys where NOT where we were told they would be. We drove 14 hours to a beach house with no access tried to call VRBO was on hold on phone for

  • Carrie L.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 24, 2025

    Incredibly beautiful! No words to describe the view. Perfect sized pool. Plenty of comfortable outdoor seating. Restaurant grade ice maker. Huge fully stocked kitchen. Will definitely stay again.

  • Lori S.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    The home is beautiful, spacious and well kept. The pool provided hours of relaxation. It was clean and great temperature. The guys thoroughly enjoyed catching Big Reds and their bait off the dock. The solar powered dock light allowed them to fish at the dock until all hours of the night. We made great memories!

  • Bill S.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Beautiful house with easy access to the Gulf waters. Dock off back of house was great for swimming and also fishing. We caught a lot fish and the kids had a ball. Pool off side of house is perfect and well maintained. We went to the Gulf beach off front of house which is a short walk away and quiet and nice. Beautiful views of sunset at night. Would recommend and stay again at this house on Dauphin island.

  • Milton B.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    Wonderful home - precisely as advertised! AC worked AMAZING! Caught quite a few fish off the dock, great access to the beach and good walking trails. Pool was an added bonus given the location. The property was very conducive for our chocolate lab who loved the trip as well! Ice machine worked so well we had to cut it off to avoid an overflow. Overall, outstanding visit!!!

  • Amy L.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    One of the best rental homes we’ve ever stayed in! We hit up the Gulf side a few times which was right across the street. We spent most of our week on the Sound side on the dock fishing, on the shore, and by the pool. Kitchen is well stocked and appointed with ample plates, cups, pots/pans, bowls, etc, especially with Tony chachere's seasoning (a Louisiana staple). Grocery store on the island was fine. We went to Greer’s off the island once and that got us thru. We ordered food to-go most nights from local restaurants, but you need to be prepared to place your to go order early and in-person bc the restaurants get busy fast and simply can’t take to go orders and/or the phones get busy. Skinners seafood was our go to, plus Islanders, pirates pizza, and pirates bar and grill are all great. We also cooked up flounder we caught off the dock. For reference, we stayed at this property at the end of July; our party included myself and husband (we’re both 40), our 2 kids (ages 11 and 13), our 6 year old chocolate lab, and my father-in-law (in his 60s); none of us have mobility issues. The boardwalk out to the dock didn’t have a railing, which was fine for us but could be an issue for smaller children/elderly.If you are a low maintenance vacationer who likes gorgeous sunsets in a slightly off the grid setting, this is the place for you. We will be back next year!Also, the commercial grade ice maker has me spoiled for life!

  • Sarah C.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    This property was a perfect retreat for me and my family! We have smaller children and having the calmer bay side available was perfect for them plus them being able to explore the gulf just across the street! The property was clean and the owners were easy to communicate with!

  • Jaci S.

    Submitted Apr 11, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    ProCoffee and k cup machineHeated pool as it was only 70- kids were in at 7:30 am! Glass cookwear and stainless spatulaIce makerHuge lot with lots of privacyPlenty of towels for inside and beach3 bathrooms, one with private toilet on main floor with a private shower tooUpgraded indoor finishes(flooring, counters) and comfortable couchesLoungers and chairs outside and in screened in porch was a perk to store our paddle boards and eatOcean views on both sides of house and deckWe drove but island has glof cart rentalsPrivate beach with private dockBooks, puzzles and games- read one book on bench! Beach chairs were there and so was a basketball even though we brought our own we didn’t have to unpack and repackConCold shower- master lacks water pressureSunrise and set are not on your ocean view but we love our vacations here regardless ice maker was loudBlinds in master are broken- hung up a towelScreen door to pool was broken at the top and would slam shut(windy) and get stuckNo crockpot Dock was broken- but the crew was there to rebuild - good for next time! Ha Overall this house was amazing and I would love to bring friends back next time. We love the “country living” on the beach vibe we get and this property was just what we needed to rest and digest!

  • Ali T.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2025

    Stayed Mar 16, 2025

    You can't find a better location - great house, on the sound and steps away from the beach. The heated pool was a hit and plenty of room. There was some wear and tear that could be addressed, but overall recommend!

  • Carl J.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    Place was clean and spacious. Great views from the back porch of the bay. Upstairs Master Suite is huge and it's private, and also has it's own deck which had great views. Kitchen and pantry were big. We were there in Oct and pool was too cold to use, even though the VRBO listing touts that it has a pool. Should be a caveat that pool is too cold to swim in. Very disappointing for the kids. The private dock is also not great. It is completely covered in seagull droppings and one of the piers has slipped (or broke) which made the dock quite slanted and a bit precarious for about 20 feet to walk on. And finally, the pots and pans are so scratched and beat up - hard to understand why they would not be replaced. VRBO has it rated Exceptional. I disagree. It's OK.

  • PEGGY P.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    The house is absolutely perfect. The owner is very responsive. We has an issue with the oven and he had it fixed in two hours! Having the commercial ice maker is a great touch. We never had to buy ice for our coolers. The pool is great for evening swims or needing a break from the beach. We fished every night off the dock and it also has the best view for sunsets! Mosquitoes can be a little bad, so make sure you don't forget the repellent. We'll definitely be back!

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