House in Dauphin Island, AL
13 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
Welcome to Strand Castle, one of Dauphin Island's most popular Gulf front vacation homes. Designed for gathering, relaxing, and making lifelong memories, this spacious two story beach house combines panoramic Gulf views, multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, and family friendly amenities that keep guests coming back year after year. From the hot tub overlooking the beach to the rooftop Crow's Nest, every level of the home offers another place to enjoy the beauty of the Gulf Coast.
Property Highlights:
• Gulf front home with direct beach access
• Sleeps up to 14 guests
• Private hot tub overlooking the Gulf
• Rooftop Crow's Nest with picnic table and panoramic island views
• Game room with pool table, foosball table, TV, and additional sleeping space
• Spacious open concept living area
• Large Gulf front deck with outdoor seating
• Fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops
• Four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms
• Not pet friendly
The main level is designed around a spacious open concept living area where family and friends can comfortably gather after a day on the beach. A large gray sectional provides plenty of seating around the wall mounted television, creating a comfortable place for movie nights or watching the big game. The decorative fireplace serves as an attractive focal point while expansive windows and glass doors fill the space with natural light and showcase beautiful Gulf views.
Adjacent to the living room, the dining area offers generous seating for shared meals and game nights while remaining connected to the kitchen and outdoor deck.
The kitchen is well equipped for preparing everything from quick breakfasts to family dinners, featuring white cabinetry, granite countertops, a subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and ample workspace for meal preparation.
Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 14):
• First Floor Master Suite – King bed, TV, private bathroom
• Second Floor Gulf View King Bedroom – King bed, TV
• Second Floor King Bedroom – King bed, TV, toddler bed
• Second Floor Game Room and Bedroom – Twin over twin bunk bed, sleeper sofa, pool table, foosball table, TV
• First Floor Half Bathroom – Located off the kitchen
• Second Floor Jack and Jill Bathroom – Shared between two upstairs bedrooms with shower access
• Second Floor Common Bathroom – Full bathroom conveniently located near the game room and bedroom
Outdoor living is one of Strand Castle's greatest strengths. The expansive Gulf front deck provides plenty of space to enjoy morning coffee, outdoor dining, or simply relax while listening to the waves roll onto the beach.
The private hot tub, located on the main deck, overlooks the Gulf and offers a relaxing place to unwind after a day in the sun while enjoying unobstructed water views.
Above it all, the rooftop Crow's Nest offers one of the home's most unique experiences. Complete with a picnic table and panoramic views of the Gulf, beach, and Dauphin Island, it is the perfect place to watch the sunrise, enjoy lunch with a view, or end the day beneath the stars.
Guests also enjoy direct access to Dauphin Island's beautiful white sand beach, making it easy to spend your days swimming, shell hunting, fishing, or simply relaxing along the shoreline.
Nearby Attractions and Area Perks:
Strand Castle is conveniently located near many of Dauphin Island's favorite attractions. Visit historic Fort Gaines, explore the Audubon Bird Sanctuary, or discover marine life at the Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Local restaurants, bike paths, and marinas are all within easy reach, making it simple to experience everything the island has to offer.
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:
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.
Property Highlights:
• Gulf front home with direct beach access
• Sleeps up to 14 guests
• Private hot tub overlooking the Gulf
• Rooftop Crow's Nest with picnic table and panoramic island views
• Game room with pool table, foosball table, TV, and additional sleeping space
• Spacious open concept living area
• Large Gulf front deck with outdoor seating
• Fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops
• Four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms
• Not pet friendly
The main level is designed around a spacious open concept living area where family and friends can comfortably gather after a day on the beach. A large gray sectional provides plenty of seating around the wall mounted television, creating a comfortable place for movie nights or watching the big game. The decorative fireplace serves as an attractive focal point while expansive windows and glass doors fill the space with natural light and showcase beautiful Gulf views.
Adjacent to the living room, the dining area offers generous seating for shared meals and game nights while remaining connected to the kitchen and outdoor deck.
The kitchen is well equipped for preparing everything from quick breakfasts to family dinners, featuring white cabinetry, granite countertops, a subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and ample workspace for meal preparation.
Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 14):
• First Floor Master Suite – King bed, TV, private bathroom
• Second Floor Gulf View King Bedroom – King bed, TV
• Second Floor King Bedroom – King bed, TV, toddler bed
• Second Floor Game Room and Bedroom – Twin over twin bunk bed, sleeper sofa, pool table, foosball table, TV
• First Floor Half Bathroom – Located off the kitchen
• Second Floor Jack and Jill Bathroom – Shared between two upstairs bedrooms with shower access
• Second Floor Common Bathroom – Full bathroom conveniently located near the game room and bedroom
Outdoor living is one of Strand Castle's greatest strengths. The expansive Gulf front deck provides plenty of space to enjoy morning coffee, outdoor dining, or simply relax while listening to the waves roll onto the beach.
The private hot tub, located on the main deck, overlooks the Gulf and offers a relaxing place to unwind after a day in the sun while enjoying unobstructed water views.
Above it all, the rooftop Crow's Nest offers one of the home's most unique experiences. Complete with a picnic table and panoramic views of the Gulf, beach, and Dauphin Island, it is the perfect place to watch the sunrise, enjoy lunch with a view, or end the day beneath the stars.
Guests also enjoy direct access to Dauphin Island's beautiful white sand beach, making it easy to spend your days swimming, shell hunting, fishing, or simply relaxing along the shoreline.
Nearby Attractions and Area Perks:
Strand Castle is conveniently located near many of Dauphin Island's favorite attractions. Visit historic Fort Gaines, explore the Audubon Bird Sanctuary, or discover marine life at the Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Local restaurants, bike paths, and marinas are all within easy reach, making it simple to experience everything the island has to offer.
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:
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.
Amenities at Gulf Front Escape | Hot Tub, Rooftop Views, and Game Room
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Dauphin Island, AL
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2025
The place is nice, but there are some things that just haven't been taken care of. Some of the mattresses are less than comfortable. The stopper in the tub upstairs was gone so that left us with only one tub for the kids, that was doable, but inconvenient. The pool on the deck wasn't the cleanest, it is old and needs some work. The kitchen could use a few more essentials, but overall we had a great week. The ability to just walk downstairs and be on the beach was wonderful!! Check in was great, kitchen 6/10, wi-fi was great!!!
8 / 10Excellent·May 2025
This is such a wonderful property!! We loved having the game room for breaks from the beach and the eagles nest for a fantastic 360 view. It was a bit difficult with back to back showering only because the tubs fill up and take a bit to drain. Also, this property is advertised as having a “heated” pool, which is not the case. The pool was filled and chlorinated, but all the controls for heating it were removed and was heated only by the sun during the day. Not a deal breaker for us, but it could be a disappointment if you’re booking it during the cooler season. One caution to consider if you are staying with small children is there are four broken posts along with a large chunk of a concrete protruding out of the sand hidden by the water. One post and the concrete are visible during low tide. We used driftwood to mark the location of these up on the beach for added safety. This home has new mattresses which were very comfortable, as well as an abundance of pillows, towels and toilet paper. There was an extra large storage crate with plenty of toys and five beach chairs. We loved this property!!
8 / 10Excellent·Dec 2024
overLl it was good. heat was not working on the pool, but they did come and try to fix it.
Several spots in the dry wall they appeared to be in the middle of fixing. overall we were happy and would stay again
6 / 10Average·Aug 2025
House is a nice size top location one of the tallest around with the crows nest overlooking the island, on the water. Negatives: House is old, needs remodel. Kitchen cabinets were dirty which the cleaning lady came back out and wiped down. The bathroom vanities, tub/showers have been painted with paint instead of being replaced, which makes them not be able to be cleaned properly. The cleaning lady came back out and re-cleaned them and they still had black grime all over. She said that it will not come off due to the way it was painted. All around the door knobs and light switches were black fingerprints which she wiped off for us, should not have been left that way though. Holes in the walls, door handles hanging off two windows with broken glass. All of this was reported to management immediately. They sent a maintenance man out, but he said that there are a long list of things that need to be done later in the season, but nothing he could fix for us at that time. The pool was very cloudy, brown floating grime around edges, found sharp plastic objects down at the bottom of the pool that were not visible due to cloudy water, but stepped on when we bravely entered. Management sent a pool guy to clean the pool again, but it is just discolored won’t come clean. Remained cloudy afterwards too. Beds very uncomfortable. Master bedroom king mattress sinks in, all bunkbeds, thin mats vs mattresses Didn’t focus on the negatives and enjoyed the outdoors and beach!
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8.4Excellent
(33 Ratings)
"We are two families with a total of 11 people, with kids ranging from 9-22. We have gone to Dauphin Island every year since 2017. We LOVED this house.
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