Updated, large beach house right off the water! - Island Escape

Dauphin Island, Alabama
$729 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 19

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Island Escape, a spacious Gulf-side retreat designed for unforgettable beach vacations. With five bedrooms, sweeping Gulf views, and a private pool, this coastal home offers plenty of room for families and groups to relax, gather, and enjoy Dauphin Island together. Multiple decks and a crow’s nest lookout provide incredible vantage points for watching the waves, catching the sunset, or simply soaking in the island breeze. Just steps from the sand, Island Escape delivers the kind of laid-back coastal experience guests return for year after year.

The main living area is bright and welcoming, filled with natural light from large windows and glass doors that open to the Gulf-facing decks. Hardwood flooring and coastal décor create a relaxed beach atmosphere, while comfortable seating centers around the living room fireplace and television for evening relaxation.

The open concept layout connects the living room, dining space, and kitchen, making it easy for everyone to gather together. The kitchen features white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of workspace for preparing meals. The nearby dining area offers seating for group meals, while additional deck seating allows guests to enjoy dining with ocean breezes and views.

A dedicated laundry area with washer and dryer adds convenience for longer stays, and thoughtful coastal décor throughout the home reinforces the laid back island setting.

Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps up to 19)
First Floor
• Primary King Suite – King bed, sleeper chair, private ensuite bathroom
• Half Bathroom – Located on the first floor
Second Floor
• South Bedroom – King bed, full over full bunk bed, twin trundle, sleeper chair
• West Bedroom – Twin daybed with twin trundle
• North Bedroom – Full bed with sleeper chair
• Additional Bedroom – Bunk beds for additional sleeping space
• Two Full Bathrooms – Located on the northwest and northeast sides of the floor

Island Escape truly shines outdoors. Two Gulf facing decks offer outstanding views of the shoreline and provide the perfect place to relax with morning coffee or sunset drinks. For an even higher vantage point, climb to the crow’s nest, where panoramic views of the Gulf reward the short climb with some of the best sunrise and sunset views on the island.

Just steps away, guests can access the beach for swimming, shell collecting, or simply enjoying the rhythm of the waves.

A private pool offers another space for relaxation and fun between beach visits. Pool heating is available for $50 per day upon request, making cooler season stays more comfortable.

Pool Heating Note: Pool temperature can vary during cooler months, as the system relies on outdoor air temperatures. In colder conditions (around 50°F), heating may be less effective or temporarily unavailable (45°F and below), and it can take up to 24 hours to reach the desired temperature when weather allows.

Driveway parking ensures convenient and stress free arrival for your group.

Island Escape places guests near many of Dauphin Island’s favorite attractions. Spend the day exploring the historic Fort Gaines, discover marine life at the Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, or enjoy birdwatching at the Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Fresh Gulf seafood, casual waterfront restaurants, and bike friendly island roads make it easy to settle into the relaxed pace of island life.

Property Highlights
• Gulf side location with direct beach access
• Five bedrooms with space for large groups
• Private pool with optional heating
• Two Gulf facing decks plus crow’s nest viewing platform
• Open concept living, dining, and kitchen areas
• Fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances
• Washer and dryer for guest use
• Driveway parking

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!

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 not pet friendly.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Service Animals Only (pets Not Allowed)
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • 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

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2148 Sq Ft (200 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms 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

    DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay
  • 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 : 19

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Amy D.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 24, 2025

    First, the Dauphin Island Beach Rental staff was very supportive and quick to address the issues with this unit. Ultimately, they moved us to another rental (which was an upgrade) and helped to coordinate our move/refund a portion of our stay to make up for the inconvenience. I appreciated their willingness to make the situation right. Ultimately, I cannot recommend staying at this house. While I can recommend renting from Dauphin Island Beach Rental, this unit at the time we were staying (August 2025) had a laundry list of issues. Any time you're on vacation, you want it to go well. However, we were traveling with two small children, which amplifies inconveniences. We had AC issues, pool cleanliness problems, pest control needs, check-in miscommunication, driveway inaccessibility, etc. All of these issues can be mitigated, and I'm sure Dauphin Island Beach Rental will do so. While my review of the house is poor, my interactions with the rental company were superb.

  • Layanna P.

    Submitted Mar 8, 2025

    Stayed Mar 1, 2025

    The house was amazing with wonderful views my kids loved playing at the beach all day

  • Lisa H.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 30, 2024

    management was quick to respond and made our stay tollerable, but MUCH attention is needed on this beach house...many issues that couldnt be rddoneduring our stay...great location, house ...wont stay again

  • Paula W.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 6, 2024

    Was disappointed in a few things. First the couch was broken when we arrived. It touched the ground in the middle. We were not able to pull in two cars as been told. We were told to park in bike lane due to flooding. We could not do that either as there were huge piles of sand and water in bike lane. We ended up having to park across the road at another house and unload everything from across the road. When the culvert was cleared 6 cars parked there once again leaving us no where to park. We had to walk through ankle deep water and down a few feet of sand to get to our vechicles. Only one tv worked the first night.

  • Jennifer C. W.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    There’s no driveway, parking is on the street and with the sand dunes that were man made from the city we had to literally dig our way in to the beach house. Needs a deep clean. TV remotes & TV don’t all work in upstairs bedrooms. Locks are finkicky. Furniture is horribly uncomfortable and needs to be replaced! Faucets needs to be replaced. They leak upstairs. Kitchen sprayer is clogged. I will say whenever the property managers were called they responded quickly & addressed what they could. Maintence men were beyond helpful and very nice and polite. Beach is wonderful!

  • Gerald W.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    Need new furniture in living room

  • Kelly B.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2023

    Stayed Apr 16, 2023

    Our stay was absolutely wonderful!! My grandsons loved being right on the beach!!

  • Gail T.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2022

    Stayed Sep 10, 2022

    We couldn't have asked for a better location or better weather. We had an amazing time. The maintenance guys were amazing we were so grateful to them. If your visiting the island definitely hit up Beach Planet for souvenirs, they have the such great people working there. Can't wait till the next time.

  • Rose T.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2022

    Stayed May 28, 2022

    Needed a deep cleaning.. but was comfortable.. kitchen was well stocked.. great location.. one of the king mattresses needs to be replaced..

  • Joy A.

    Submitted May 21, 2022

    Stayed May 14, 2022

    It was a great place to get away and relax with kids and family.

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$729+
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