Waterfront for swimming, fishin, w/kayaks, ping pong, dock, & memorable SUNSETS!

Dauphin Island, Alabama
$545 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

The three minute video attached says it best! Lil House is a four bedroom, three bath house, with spacious living area and something for everyone in your group! Its unique wrap-around porch allows for a breeze at any time of the day or night. Designed like a riverboat, each room (including the bedrooms) have doors leading out to the wrap-around porch. The house's best feature is the sunsets which are unobstructed due to its northern most point on the island. They can be observed from the upper or lower deck with lots of seating options on each. The sandy yard with a wooden boardwalk-covered seawall only feet from the porch allows for the best of both island worlds.....sand fun for the kids and sunbathers, and boat access for the swimmers and sports enthusiast. The fishing from the dock is great both day and night. The underwater nightlight is an added bonus and lends itself to great night fishing. Swimming, kayaking and paddle-boarding (all included) are extremely easy to do right in front of the house. AND its so close to the house that you can talk to your family and friends on the front porch while you swim in front of the house. Dolphins are seen often frolicking out front and dive-bombing pelicans are very entertaining to watch from one of the bed swing, two porch swings, three sofas, two arm chairs, two lounge chairs, or two rocking chairs.

The master bedroom has a queen size bed and a private bathroom. The second bedroom has a queen bed. The third has twin beds with one trundle. And the fourth bedroom, called the Teen Bunk Room because it is located downstairs with a separate entrance offering lots of privacy, has two sets of bunk beds with twin beds on top and full size beds on bottom. This room is not suitable for small children however, since there is no interior entrance to the bunkroom; it’s only accessible from the outside (which is covered.) The bunk room also has a TV and Wii, and its own bathroom.

Also, downstairs on the lower decks are four Adirondack chairs, a sofa, two arm chairs, a TV, a bed swing, a dining table and four chairs, a bar table with four barstools, and two lounge chairs for sun bathing. A green egg grill/smoker is provided and excellent for steaks and grilled oysters. There is also a PK grill that can be rolled out to the dock. There is a commercial grade ping pong table, as well as corn hole and bocce ball.

If you want to walk down to the Gulf-side beach, a wagon and beach chairs are provided. Our favorite thing to do with kids is to walk the 2 blocks to the beach at dusk with flashlights, nets, and buckets and let them chase and capture sand crabs. The best part is letting the crabs go at one time and watching the kids scramble to get out of the way!

Other things we like to do on the island include exploring the deserted stretch of sand dunes, riding bikes on the 9-mile bike path, spending the day at the Isle Dauphine Public Swim Club swimming in the pool or playing pickleball/tennis/golf, renting a pontoon boat and taking it for a picnic lunch on sand island, paddling the kayaks in the nearby estuary where you can park and walk to the wine bar or the sno cone place, touring the bird sanctuary or the Aquarium of Alabama, enjoying fresh pastries at Lighthouse Bakery, or walking to Island Rainbow for a snow cone or pizza dinner. Each fun-filled day will culminate with an amazing and memorable sunset that can be watched from the front porch or dock.

So whether you are a family with small children, or snowbirds looking for tranquility, or a fishing enthusiast, Lil House is for you! And the following pictures tell it all! (Don’t miss the four minute video!)

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • 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) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Local Artist Showcase Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Unit Size: 1053 Sq Ft (98 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Privileges Kayak On Site Parasailing Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room DVD Player Games Stereo Table Tennis Video Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

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

    Near The Bay Near The Ocean On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Is Only Allowed Outside.Ashtrays Provided 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 : 12

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Review Review

  • Merry M.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2025

    Stayed Dec 25, 2025

    Thanks for a great Christmas in your sweet home. Absolutely everything we could need was in this well-stocked house! We did a little bit of everything and loved miles of walks on the island.

  • Gary B.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    Very nice and unkept property. All the amenities you could ask for! I have been to a lot of properties in this area and this one is tops! Host is very responsive. Thank you for a great stay!

  • Lalie S.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    What a great place!! The outdoor shower was amazing! Plus it offers a 4th shower when you have a large group!! We fished, played in the sand, and watched football outside while the kids played! We had a little bit of rain but watching the storm come over the Sound was wonderful, and it didn’t last long! Thanks again and we will be back!!!!

  • Sharon N.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    LIl House is PERFECT!! Heaven on earth!!!

  • michelle u.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    I can not say enough amazing things about this house! We loved all the games, amenities and location. We were a short walk or drive to everything we needed. We spent hours fishing, diving and swimming in the water. At night we enjoyed ping pong and relaxing by the water. It is a perfect place to relax and watch the sunset and enjoy a peaceful time with your family! We can’t wait to go back!!

  • Tim B.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Another stay at Lil House, and another great week full of memories. Lil House is my family’s favorite vacation destination, and we can’t wait to do it again next year. Thanks again Susan for sharing your small piece of heaven.

  • Chris M.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 18, 2025

    Backyard fishing, no crowds, Sunsets, and relaxing outdoors were my motivation. My first time back since 1973. I've been taking the family between Panama City and Gulf Shores for the past 55 years. This time, Im retiring and wanted this vacation for myself. Nice.

  • Gary B.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed May 6, 2025

    We have stayed in several properties around Royal logons and this was by far our favorite. Everything we needed was there and amenities were excellent. Host was very accessible and gracious!! Looking forward to our visit in October.

  • Jennifer L.

    Submitted May 2, 2025

    Stayed Mar 26, 2025

    So thankful for this trip! Best place I've stayed

  • Heather B.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2025

    Stayed Apr 5, 2025

    15yrs weve vacationed on Dauphin Island, we choose different holes to see the entire islands beauty. This home by far is our favorite. Quiet, relaxing, clean and more than enough amenitites. Over and above customer service

  • Sarah W.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2025

    Stayed Mar 15, 2025

    Location was amazing and the size of the house was perfect for our family of 5! The teen bunk was a great hangout for the kids and the ping pong table kept them busy too! My husband caught quite a few fish (small ones but fun) and some crab! I loved relaxing in the sun and the close shopping! Overall a great time!

  • Anthony N.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 9, 2025

    Very nice house on the water with plenty of room for everyone and had everything we needed for a fun week. My kids loved being able to fish off the dock and be right on the water. The area under the house was perfect for my kids to hang out and watch tv and play ping pong. The under water light off the dock was really cool to watch at night. Would definitely stay here again!

  • Phillip D.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Good

  • Robert B.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 26, 2024

    Great stay, amazing location

  • Christina S.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 23, 2024

    If you are looking for a place to sit back and relax, this is your place! Lil house has everything and more that you could want to make a memorable and relaxing vacation. Put this house on your bucket list!

  • B H.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 22, 2024

    Loved our stay here. Enjoy fishing and watching sunsets from the dock. Wonderful time!

  • Kristin M.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    We have stayed all over the island and Lil House is one of our favorites. Lovely host and touches throughout. Thank you!

  • Teresa P.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    This was our third stay at Susan's home and each visit is better than the last. We love all of the updates. This home is the perfect place to relax and spend time with your family. There were ten of us this trip including our 3 adult children and their significant others, our teenager and our 9 year old grandson. Lots of fun was had by all! Thanks again for a wonderful place to vacation.

  • Tim B.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    This was our third time at Lil House and it never disappoints.The house is great, and Susan is always available if you have any questions. We have already booked for 2025 and we can’t wait to return. Thank you Susan for sharing your home with us. Tim B.

  • Ronnie D.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    Our family loved everything about this beautiful property! Susan was very hospitable and kind. We highly recommend staying here while on Dauphin Island!

  • Tammy W.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    Everything was spectacular !!!! The sunsets from the dock was amazing every night. They were million dollar sunsets and each one was special. The kayak and paddle board were used and appreciated by our entire group. The house was just right for our family of 8. The grills made cooking easy and fun. Everyone enjoyed the swing bed. This house and location is a 100/10 every time.

  • Lydia N.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    Had a great week at Lil House with 6 adults and 2 infants! The house was clean and very well stocked. Especially enjoyed all the games and seating underneath the house. Next door neighbors were very nice and helpful too! We will be back!

  • John B.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    We have wanted to visit the Gulf Shores area for quite a while. I was impressed to find this gem on Dauphin Island. The property was amazing. It felt like a tropical home away from home. The home was clean and well appointed and the location on the water with kayaks, paddle boards, swimming, and finishing made it so we didn’t feel the need to leave to be entertained. The outdoor furniture and covered deck made enjoying the sunsets over the bay some for the memory books. Communication with the host was very easy. Would highly recommend and will come back to the Lil House when we visit Dauphin Island again.

  • Ledyard M.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2024

    Stayed Mar 23, 2024

    Lil House was great! Although the weather didn't cooperate for our fishing, we did have some incredible sunsets! Our 14 year old grandson did have a unique experience with a dolphin as it swam right next to his fishing kayak and followed him back to the dock. You could not ask for a better host than Susan. She provided us with a wealth of information about Dauphin Island, from where to grocery shop, places to visit, and contact information for a variety of rentals. We hope to come back to Lil House again!

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