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About this house rental
Amazing views, blissful sunsets, ocean breezes, and the sound of waves lapping at the shoreline await you at this fabulous, recently-built, pet-friendly, beachfront home located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. ""Villa Delphinus"" (named for the leaping dolphin constellation) was built 2008 and has a large, wrap-around, partially covered deck for panoramic views of the Gulf and Bay. The interior is bathed in that magical seaside light and features a vaulted living room, bamboo flooring, 2 bedrooms with queen beds, a third bedroom with a duo-bunk, and a sleeper sofa in the living room, 2 porcelain tiled bathrooms, and spacious, open living, dining, and kitchen areas. And, like all our great Dauphin Island vacation rentals, the kitchen is fully outfitted with everything you'll need for a great vacation. Please be advised of the following information prior to placing a Reservation: Minimum Age for the Primary Renter is 25 and Primary Renter must be present for the entire stay. Maximum Occupancy numbers include Children and cannot be exceeded at any time. All of our Homes are Non-Smoking. Some homes are Pet-friendly, with prior written permission, and a Pet Fee paid. A signed Rental Agreement is Required, which contains additional Rules and Guidance. We do not allow Weddings, Receptions or Parties at our Properties.
Amenities at Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Amazing views, blissful sunsets, ocean breezes, and the sound of waves lapping at the shoreline await you at this fabulous, recently-built, pet-friendly, beachfront home located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. ""Villa Delphinus"" (named for the leaping dolphin constellation) was built 2008 and has a large, wrap-around, partially covered deck for panoramic views of the Gulf and Bay. The interior is bathed in that magical seaside light and features a vaulted living room, bamboo flooring, 2 bedrooms with queen beds, a third bedroom with a duo-bunk, and a sleeper sofa in the living room, 2 porcelain tiled bathrooms, and spacious, open living, dining, and kitchen areas. And, like all our great Dauphin Island vacation rentals, the kitchen is fully outfitted with everything you'll need for a great vacation. Please be advised of the following information prior to placing a Reservation: Minimum Age for the Primary Renter is 25 and Primary Renter must be present for the entire stay. Maximum Occupancy numbers include Children and cannot be exceeded at any time. All of our Homes are Non-Smoking. Some homes are Pet-friendly, with prior written permission, and a Pet Fee paid. A signed Rental Agreement is Required, which contains additional Rules and Guidance. We do not allow Weddings, Receptions or Parties at our Properties.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Things to know
Additional fees to expect
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.
Customer support
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Ratings and reviews
8.7 / 10.0
Excellent(44 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
The property was clean and on the ocean. The property management was excellent with updates due to a storm. We would stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
It’s a great place to relax and unwind! Would highly recommend
8.0 / 10.0
It was an experience we've never had staying "ON" the water and it was fun! Our family of 6 enjoyed our stay. Parking and unloading was a task but was well worth the experience of being over the water. We will be back!
10.0 / 10.0
my favorite part is looking over the balcony being able to see a little of every type fish including a couple small sharks
8.0 / 10.0
House is right on the water. You can hear the waves as you drift off at night. Very relaxing! House is nicely decorated and roomy. Would love to stay here again!
8.0 / 10.0
Overall I felt the home was comfortable with good amenities, though it’s a little dated with some wear. The location was great you can’t get any closer to the beach for sure. It was great for my husband and I and our teens. Hearing the waves throughout the night obs so peaceful! My only complaints are WiFi is slow, and we saw lots of roaches during our stay.
6.0 / 10.0
Overall a cute house, but these pictures they used are years old it seems. This house needs alot of work. There are outside doors that dont close properly, windows that are broken- we had to be careful with our little ones because they could have easily cut themselves, the deck needs boards replaced- very unsafe, again my little ones could have easily fallen off the deck through the hole they tried to cover with a propane tank or the broken spindles that needed to be reattached to deck. The air conditioning did not work when we got there- we contacted property manager and they did send someone out the same night, unfortunately we were without air for the night as they had to replace the air conditioning unit the next day. They then proceeded to leave the ladder up on the outside of the house for our whole week stay- and again the little ones could have easily climbed up this if we were not paying full attention. Overall the property was decorated very nicely and was in a nice location on the island. If we ever did decide to come back we would not be staying at this property.
8.0 / 10.0
Our overall stay was wonderful! The location and the views were the best! The home is nice, but is in need of a little maintenance. The microwave took 5 minutes just to soften butter. Never could get it to melt. The oven control panel has been pushed in. It still works, at least. The doors are very hard to latch when closing. Probably due to the salt water. The deck gives amazing views, but the railing is a little sketchy. 2 of the 3 loungers were broken as well as one of the 4 blue beach chairs. These things did not bother us too much. Just thought you should be aware. We would definitely recommend this place! Water views from every room. We loved being able to just walk down the stairs to the beach. Very convenient. The beaches were fairly private, clean and quiet. Not a lot of tourist activities on the island, makes for a very relaxing vacation. Even in the 100 degree heat, the breeze coming off the ocean made it nice. Breathtaking views of the sunrises, sunsets and the full moon was indescribable!
2.0 / 10.0
Beautiful setting with the surf rolling under the house on stilts. Loved the sunny days and cloudy days. The house has a lot of deferred maintenance. Plus I did see a few cockroaches. Ick. The cleaners need to tend to the fan blades, the light fixtures and wipe down the counters behind the kitchen sink and where it is difficult to reach. The kitchen drawers were not clean. I found some pet hair on the equipment. But the setting was stupendous. For the money I would have expected the condition to be clean. MdeP
10.0 / 10.0
House was perfect! Sunsets and sunrises were beautiful. Watched from the deck. Highly recommend this vacation home.
10.0 / 10.0
Water was clear. It was amazing to see all the sea life from the porch above the water. Overall it was an amazing trip. It was super relaxing which we needed after the work year we've had. Only negative thing we encountered. Was on the last night the water had come up significantly under the house and this made logs/ lumber come up with it. They kept crashing into the stilts of the house. Shaking/thunderous noises happened. It made it hard to sleep. Other than that it was a perfect stay!
10.0 / 10.0
The only issue I had was trying to get the outside key box to open,.
The only issue I had was trying to get the outside key box to open,.
We all loved our stay there. Being right at the water was amazing and there was always a great breeze from the ocean so that made it really nice. We saw dolphins every day and that was pretty neat and at night you could feel the house sway from the waves. I would highly recommend this place if you want to be right on the ocean.
10.0 / 10.0
What an experience!
What an experience!
Wonderful week at the beach with the kids (18, 19, 20 & 21). We loved fished off the dock, going for walks on the beach and just hanging out. The house was perfect!
10.0 / 10.0
Wildness of Waves
Wildness of Waves
This place is just unbelievable. The roar of the waves and the movement felt of the sea made for a most special time even though all the world seemed to be in a real fix with the flights being cancelled and people being tossed about like the waves. Really something! What a fantastic place that beautiful house is. There were 7 of us and plenty of room. Thank you. :)
10.0 / 10.0
Great location with quiet beach
Great location with quiet beach
The property was clean and located directly on the water and beach. We loved it. There were miles of unpopulated Beach approximately one block away. The property manager checked in several times although we didn’t need anything.
8.0 / 10.0
Catch cool fish right from the deck!
Catch cool fish right from the deck!
We had a great time catching fish right off the deck of the house. It was sized perfectly for a family of 4 (although it sleeps more) and well laid-out. The kitchen was well-stocked, but some of the dishes had been put away dirty. The neighborhood setup is a little odd, on such a narrow spit of land -- folks had to walk through other houses' 'yards' to get from one end of the beach to another -- but it worked out fine.
10.0 / 10.0
Beach Perfect!
Beach Perfect!
Nice little vacation house. We had 4 adults and 3 children, plenty of room. Was nice to have a beach to leave chairs and toys on. Nice to have water hose to wash most of our sand off before entering the house. Gas grill was convenient and easy to use. Kitchen was nicely furnished.
6.0 / 10.0
Great views!
Great views!
The views were absolutely amazing. We enjoyed our time on the island and the slow pace. The barrier around part of the house (under the deck) is broken, and lots of rebar sticking out in places. There were some nails sticking out of the wood near the stairs, where the barrier is partially covered with sand. The pictures were misleading and taken a while ago as there are more houses around the house now. There was a piece of metal that looked like an old canopy tent frame sticking out of the sand, between the barrier and where my small children were playing. We tried pulling it up and could not so I contacted DIBR and offered to send pictures. I was told it was probably rebar, but they would send someone out, however; we never saw anyone. We will definitely be returning to the island, but will be staying in a different location.
10.0 / 10.0
Fishing trip 2021
Fishing trip 2021
House was beautiful, clean and very comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
Great vacay
Great vacay
Absolutely loved the location which was why I chose Villa Delphinus! Except for a couple rainy days and storms it was a great vacay and the ease of rental, check in and out couldn’t be better!
5.0 / 10.0
My spouse and I had so much fun staying in a beach house that felt like we were staying in the ocean than just staying by the ocean! The sound and movement was truly amazing! We loved the location! So had a lovely time but do want to draw your attention to a few items. Appliance issues—toaster oven did not work, microwave door and seal is broken. Shower curtain liners both had mold on them.
10.0 / 10.0
A relaxing vacation
A relaxing vacation
My spouse and I had so much fun staying in a beach house that felt like we were staying in the ocean than just staying by the ocean! The sound and movement was truly amazing! We loved the location!
So had a lovely time but do want to draw your attention to a few items. Appliance issues—toaster oven did not work, microwave door and seal is broken. Shower curtain liners both had mold on them.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice Getaway
Nice Getaway
We enjoyed our stay at Villa Delphinus very much. The house is perfectly located near the west end of island. Very quiet area. Nice beach, nice wrap-around patio, well-appointed home. I should note: we visited the area in low season - as well as after the area being impacted by two late season hurricanes - so there were not a lot of restaurants open. The WiFi at the house was also very spotty, at best, so if planning to work or be "connected" while onsite, a visitor might want to plan for alternative internet source.
10.0 / 10.0
Honeymoon Vacay
Honeymoon Vacay
We fell in with this house!! We came to DI for our honeymoon and we didn’t want to leave. The pics were exactly what the house looked like. We loved sitting on the bed and listening to the waves crash right outside our bedroom door. We enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere of DI and we can’t wait to return. Thank you for helping make our honeymoon a great trip. We will def book this house again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great Space
Great Space
We had a great time. It was a beautiful house with a beautiful view. We got there just after a hurricane hit, but were busy cleaning up, and we had a much needed relaxing few days!
Thankyou!
5.0 / 10.0
We had a great time. It was a beautiful house with a beautiful view. We got there just after a hurricane hit, but were busy cleaning up, and we had a much needed relaxing few days!Thankyou!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful escape
Wonderful escape
Loved hearing the sound of the waves. Perfect little house on the water.
8.0 / 10.0
Location was amazing!
Location was amazing!
Our family of 5 had a great time at this property. The house was located right on the beach at the West end of the island which is not very busy. We fished right from the shore and spent all day every day on the lovely beach. The place had everything you need, but be sure to bring dish & laundry soap, your own toiletries, paper products, beach towels and chairs (you can always buy these items on the Island at the Ship & Shore, but it’s pricey). Would definitely rent this house again.
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely the most relaxing vacation ever! Didn’t want to leave!
Absolutely the most relaxing vacation ever! Didn’t want to leave!
Easy no hassle rental. They even allowed the girls to enjoy vacation with us!
10.0 / 10.0
Heaven
Heaven
The Villa was exactly as advertised and simply perfect in every way! From the constant sound of the water, to the views of sunrise and sunset. you could not ask for a prettier place on the planet :) Add to that it's pet friendly- we'll be making that 16 hour drive again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great experience
Great experience
Adam the property manager was very quick to respond to any and all questions. Breath taking scenery!! The house has some motion going on the entire time. If you have Equilibrium issues this is not the place for you. During the winter time this is not the place to think you’re going to eat out as there is nothing around you and I believe Walmart was 45 minutes away for groceries. If you were truly going to relax and have seclusion this is the perfect place.I personally wish there was more toiletries available. I marked it for people were going and it was just two of us and we ran out of toilet paper, along with dishwashing liquid the necessities at least have that in the contract. Luckily I took my own hair dryer because there was not one.
10.0 / 10.0
Adam
Adam
Adam went above and beyond to make sure we had an enjoyable stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Location!
Perfect Location!
We absolutely loved this rental. We felt like we had our own personal beach. It was so great to just sit on the deck and feel the sea spray. We'll be back in the Fall.
8.0 / 10.0
Beach Front for Sure
Beach Front for Sure
Place was as advertised and very comfortable. We had a nice stay the house was clean.
10.0 / 10.0
This place is great we will return
This place is great we will return
This is one of the best places we have ever stayed. It is in the ocean lol. The wife loved going to sleep hearing the waves every night. It was quite which is what we wanted, we can’t wait to come back next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome
Awesome
This vacation home met every expectations we had. We were right on the water, very comfortable, well equipped kitchen, and the sound of the waves made our nights relaxing. We will definately return. The only concern is all the steps. I have a spinal implant and my daughter RA and this was a challenge. A "lift" would be great. But, worth it for all the "great things".
4.0 / 10.0
Great location love dauphin island. Not very clean.
Great location love dauphin island. Not very clean.
Loved the island experience and location. However, there were at least 6 roaches, open sunflower trash under the tv stand, and blinds need repairs. We will still be back to dauphin island but will try a different rental.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, quiet and comfortable.
Great location, quiet and comfortable.
The beach house is in a great location toward the west end of Daupin island on the beach side. Great place for a family vacation & to avoid the crowds.
6.0 / 10.0
Location was terrific
Location was terrific
The location was wonderful, very quiet on the west end of the island. The house has obvious signs of wear & tear, but we spent most of our time outside on the two decks and the beach anyway. We enjoyed our visit to Dauphin Island.
8.0 / 10.0
Very nice!
Very nice!
Quiet and relaxing. House very well equipped.
FAQs
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Beautifully Decorated, Comfortable, Beachfront 3 Bedroom House on Gulf Beach?
We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.
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