Beach, Love & Happiness in Dauphin Island

10 Steps to the Gulf Beachfront, Dog-Friendly Home with 2 Decks, AC, WiFi & W&D

12 guests
4 bedrooms
8 beds
3 baths

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Overview

You can't get much closer to the Gulf of America than Beach, Love & Happiness - a spacious, beachfront escape on the white-sand shores of Dauphin Island. At just 10 steps from the cool gulf waters, this four-bedroom home will give you a vacation you won't soon forget.

Well-equipped for a beach-going family, this elevated home features wonderful spaces to gather both inside and out. Come up from a morning spent beach-combing, swimming, or stand-up paddleboarding to enjoy two levels of gulf-front decking that run the length of the house. The air-conditioned interior has plentiful windows that frame views of the gulf, and a layout that brings together the kitchen, the dining room, and the living room in one social space. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances (including a dishwasher) and seating for 8 at the adjacent table.

Additional amenities include a washer/dryer to take care of your swimsuits and towels each day, free WiFi throughout the house, cable TV, and a picnic table outside on the deck - the perfect spot for morning crosswords, post-beach lunches, and evening cocktails at sunset.

Things to Know
Full kitchen
Dog-friendly for a nightly fee

Permit Number

STR23-000111

Other things to note

Pets are welcome at this property for an additional pet fee of $200 per stay. Please add your pet during the booking process or contact us prior to arrival so the fee can be applied.

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 king bed

Bedroom 2

2 queen beds

Bedroom 3

1 king bed

Bedroom 4

4 single beds

Amenities

Air conditioning
Beach
Beach Front
Beach View
Beach access
Bed linens
Blender
Coffee maker
Dishwasher
Dryer
Dryer in common space
Hair dryer
Heating
Internet
Kitchen
Long term stays allowed
Ocean Front
Oven
Patio or balcony
Pets allowed
Sea view
Stove
TV
Towels provided
Washer
Washer in common space
Water View
Waterfront

Your new corner of the world

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Home in Dauphin Island, Alabama

4.7

See what guests are saying

Perched steps from the Gulf with sweeping ocean views and expansive decks, this roomy, family-friendly beach house delights guests with sunrise coffee, sunset watching and the lullaby of waves. Visitors praise the comfortable beds, well‑equipped kitchen, laundry, reliable Wi‑Fi and ample seating for groups, plus easy check‑in and responsive hosts who assist promptly. Clean, relaxed and perfectly placed near the west-end beach, it’s a favorite for repeat vacations.

AI-generated from guest reviews for this property

24 reviews

5 stars

71%

4 stars

29%

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Anonymous Review from Airbnb

July 2026

Had a wonderful family vacation!! Loved where the home was located, step right out into the sand!! The ocean is your front yard!!
The house was large enough to accommodate 8 guest and 4 fur babies. Loved the big decks! Every room has a view of the ocean!! We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!

Avari response:

Thank you, Carol, for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed the prime location right by the sand and the beautiful ocean views from every room. It sounds like the spaciousness of the home and the big decks made for some memorable moments together, especially with your fur babies. We take great pride in providing a comfortable and welcoming environment, and it’s heartwarming to know that you felt right at home. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic stay!

Anonymous Review from Booking.com

June 2026

The beach house interior was beautiful and the distance to the beach was awesome.

Being so close to the beach was wonderful. The house was beautiful and was so thankful they had a gate for the deck. Bringing our dog was wonderful. She liked the beach but not the water. haha We cooked and played games when the rain kept us in. We were glad that tv had some cable channels. We grilled and cooked and We really enjoyed staying together. The few steps to the beach were a blessing for us. Beautiful views and quiet neighbors.

The beach house exterior needs a little care but the steps to the beach made it not important.

Anonymous Review from Airbnb

February 2026

This was our second stay at this property. We love the location and being right in the sand!!
This property is well loved, to say the least. In the two years since our last stay, improvements and updates were made to the structure of the home.
The home is exactly as pictured. No issues with pests mentioned in other reviews. While we wish it were better maintained, we will likely return again and again!

Anonymous Review from Airbnb

February 2026

This property was everything I hoped for and then some! My family and our dogs loved it! Right next to the water and there was plenty of room for the dogs to run and play, and us to sit and relax. We spent a lot of time on the huge deck where there were beautiful sunrises and sunsets. I would recommend this house to anyone who has a big family and pets.

Thank you again!
Becky

Daniel G

November 2025

it was a pleasant stay. there was only one dish towel so i had to buy some. Roaches were bad on the deck plus a couple inside.

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10 Steps to the Gulf Beachfront, Dog-Friendly Home with 2 Decks, AC, WiFi & W&D

Overview

Permit Number

Permit Number

Other things to note

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Amenities

Your new corner of the world

Reviews

See what guests are saying

Anonymous Review from Airbnb

Anonymous Review from Booking.com

Anonymous Review from Airbnb

Anonymous Review from Airbnb

Daniel G

Contact local support

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