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Beautiful beachfront house w/ stunning views, free WiFi, & outdoor shower

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Outdoor dining
TV, books
Exterior
On the beach
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12162 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful beachfront house w/ stunning views, free WiFi, & outdoor shower

License to Chill

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Make this bright and spacious home your next beach retreat! License to Chill, a four-bedroom house located on the sandy white beaches of Dauphin Island. With beach access directly behind the house and a partially covered and comfortably furnished deck overlooking the Gulf, this home is ready for hosting a retreat to the beach. All one floor, the home features the master bedroom on one side of the house (with its own en suite bathroom) next to the bedroom featuring two double beds. Across the living room, guests can enjoy two more bedrooms with king beds - one has an en suite bathroom while the other has a bathroom right next door.

What's nearby:
Enjoy a little vitamin D and splash in the Gulf of Mexico just steps behind the house. Take a day and take a ride on the ferry( just under six miles away) and head over to Fort Morgan and check out the Historic Site where you can find historical exhibits, nature areas, a boat launch, picnic area, and beaches for visitors to enjoy. The home is also within four miles of many delicious restaurants like Islanders, Reel Deal BBQ, and Dority's Bar & Grill!

Things to know:
Free WiFi and cable
Full kitchen
Snowbirds welcome!

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,740 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
38374

About the area

Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 14 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful beachfront house w/ stunning views, free WiFi, & outdoor shower pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful beachfront house w/ stunning views, free WiFi, & outdoor shower?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful beachfront house w/ stunning views, free WiFi, & outdoor shower?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful beachfront house w/ stunning views, free WiFi, & outdoor shower located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is steps from Dauphin Island Beaches and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Dauphin Island Public Beach. Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Beautiful beachfront house w/ stunning views, free WiFi, & outdoor shower Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 76 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 76 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jana S.

Okay
Numerous Cockroaches !! no can opener, no pot holders, bathroom exhaust doesn’t work, mattresses not comfortable at all. Other than that, it was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer M., Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Disliked: Cleanliness
Read this before you book!!!
I have used VRBO to book our MANY family vacations for over 6 years now. I have never had a bad experience, nor gave a bad review until now. This property is managed by Vacasa. Upon arrival, the first thing we noticed is how close you are to the water. This little island is beautiful and we were so excited! As we carried our luggage up the stairs we were greeted by 2 large Palmetto Cockroaches. Because the were outside we initially brushed it off. Entering the property it was okay, furniture in the living room needs a MAJOR upgrade as does the Mattress in both of the rooms that lead out onto the deck. Kitchen is minimally stocked. The home had a weird musty smell. At the time I felt the location and views made up for it.... until we started seeing german cockroaches- In all areas of the home. As we inspected further we noticed mold, possibly black mold, coming out of the vents in the bedroom. Water damage was noted on the return air vent right near the washer/dryer area. The washer had mold as well and needs to be DEEP cleaned asap! Our internet was out several times we were there. Most of the lights(lamps) and TVs were unplugged when we arrived which was odd. The bed frame is one room is broken- we ended up sleeping on an air mattress. The stairs leading to the beach are seriously scary. They need repair asap. The are not propertly installed and are on the verge of failure. This place needs some major TLC. We packed up with our infant 2 days after arriving.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hope K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hope
Property size was great. Love location. We did see several roaches. Kitchen could use more utensils. Our overall stay was a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andria O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay on the beach
It was a wonderful stay. The cushioned chairs on the deck and powered leather recliners in the house were so comfortable. The view was awesome, seeing dolphins right off the shore and watching the pelicans dive for fish.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toaster and can opener
Awesome in every way, but please invest in toaster that works and a basic can opener. Loved everything else!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christy R.

Great house, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home!
Loved the property and being right in the beach! Lots of memories made, and we plan on coming back soon!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Valyre G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandkid adventure
This house was beautiful with an amazing view ! It was our first trip to the island and loved everything about it ! The house was comfortable and accommodated our group of 12! The porch was great , well furnished and locked ! The grandkids had a blast ! We do feel the house had a few maintenance issues ,the rusted out of commission outdoor shower( had old water hose) squeaking bunk beds, no working blender or scissors and the need for serving bowels for 12 but overall it was probably our best beach trip ever !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

June B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach week
The location was everything we wanted, truly on the beach. The layout of the house, size of bedrooms and bathrooms was great. Plenty towels. The kitchen comes up short. The stove needs to be replaced, the fridge is close behind it. There is a really nice waffle iron there, and plenty dishes and silverware. Skillets not so great. The outside shower is a water hose. But even though there were some disappointments we all had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great deck on the beach
Overall we loved our stay with the house clean and right on the beach and the perfect size for 6 adults and 6 kids. We did have lots of problems getting in/out of the driveway, often getting stuck in the sand that was very deep and having to push vehicles out. We also did not have any satellite throughout the entire stay which was reported the first night and someone came to check but was unable to fix at that time and we never heard back. The back deck stairs also move a lot when walking up/down and appear as if they need more support. Finally we had very strange power issues where the lights and appliances would go in/out like we were going to lose power for the last two days. We first thought this was a wind issue but no other houses around us had the same problem. We did enjoy our stay but it seems as if the house could use some maintenance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
The house was beautiful and everything was clean. A great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stellar!
Best beach property ever! Absolutely beautiful inside and out. Gorgeous beach with wide variety of shore birds entertaining us. Fabulous beach combing-the Gulf gave us lots of gifts! We’ll be back! Consider changing front door entry, most confusing convoluted lock/unlock procedures of any rental we’ve ever visited.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Location was great ! House was nice only recommendations is washing machine and air vents need cleaning and could use hangers in the closets. There was only 1 swing and it broke on Friday when my daughter sat in it. They did respond when we contacted them about this and came on Sunday and fixed it. Overall happy with our stay and would come back again .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cher A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous, roomy beachfront treasure
The check in process was easy and the property is roomy and gorgeous. It is beautifully decorated. We cooked and had adequate tools in the kitchen. We had 4 adults with all kinds of sewing tables and machines for a quilt retreat. We had plenty of room for all that! The communication with Vacasa was good through email and texting. We submitted a maintenance request for an annoying kitchen faucet that just would not turn off, and they put in a work ticket, but it still wasn’t fixed 3 days later when we checked out. The internet is painfully slow. Someone needed to do a zoom meeting that didn’t work well. It is a rural part of AL, so probably not a lot of internet providers to compete. The TV was great for the game on Saturday, though! I would absolutely love to come back and stay here again, assuming I don’t need internet access. Be aware there are stairs and no handicap access.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Home was spacious with wonderful views.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Victoria P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Water bugs, poor fridge and air, no TV
We thought the place was clean until a water bug ran across the back of the couch. There were bugs in a bedroom and a bathroom. We went to buy food and lost over $750 in food:sirloin beef roast, pork tenderloin, 5-lbs chicken salad, $100 in cheeses, chicken, ice cream, etc. you sent 2 men to fix the fridge, but it still did not work. We had to buy $20 worth of ice daily to put in coolers for milk, eggs, etc. The tv in the living room never worked. We called and texted to try to get help, but you would disconnect after a few minutes. I was extremely disappointed with my vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolene P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
We had the best time with friends every thing was prefect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location
We really enjoyed being right on the beach. Dauphin Island is a great family friendly place to stay! Already looking to book again for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diann L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway for 3 couples
We loved the house! It was perfect for 3 couples - plenty of space, great deck space, loved walking down the steps and being on the beach. Saw lots of dolphins! Great space for game playing in the evenings. We all said we would be happy to come back and stay at "License to Chill" again! (We did have an issue with the grill not working and it was replaced quickly, however that grill didn't work and we didn't a call back on that.)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome experience
The property was clean, the availability of EVERYTHING we needed, the communication was all a 5 star experience. We will do this again with the same company.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jaclyn S.

Beautiful, excellent location and slightly lacking
This house is perfectly placed right on the beach, which makes it ideal with younger children! The issues we had with the house I believe comes down to management. The bunk room beds had not been washed before we got there and the comforters and sheets where covered with sand so we had to wash the sheets. There are no solid curtains only sheers on either of the master bedrooms that lead out the the main deck so if you are traveling with friends or family you have no privacy ( which is kinda a big deal on vacation), so these really do need to replaced with an adequate curtains to provide necessary privacy. There was no working tv or streaming due to a fully rusted out dish that was held to the house with a rope, this was addressed with management and someone came out our last day to switch the house to a different service and we were credited for this inconvenience. The exterior shower was also rusted out and was only a hose so we had management send someone out to fix that as well, which they did. As far as interior the house is beautiful. There are some things you should know before getting to the island if you are using the house for 10-12 people. You will want to bring toilet paper, trash bags, and paper towels. There were two small rolls in each bathroom but since stores are not easily accessible your better off purchasing ahead of time and make sure to bring laundry detergent and dish soap. Also grab ice because the ice maker doesn’t work well and makes very little ice. There are not enough glasses, mugs and bowls to accommodate 10+ guests so bring some paper goods. The coffee pot also leaks and is missing the filter inside so you may want to bring your own. I say all of that to give the next guest a heads up on how to prepare not to deter from renting because like I said the house is beautiful and the location is perfect. I just think that the management company could stand to do regular walk through of there properties to make sure they are appropriately stocked for the quantity of guests they advertise for and to handle the minute details like coffee pots, dishes and general maintenance due to rust from salt water so the guests are not have to contact management while on vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
All 4 TV’s did not work. The direct dish was rusted and almost down on the ground.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to slow down and be on beach time
We had 5 adults and 7 kids (ages 7-17) stay here with plenty of room to spare! The house was nice and the beach even better! I will say this house is right by the entry for a public beach opening so it can get a little crowded, but it didn’t bother us much, more people to watch! Lol! We cooked every meal at the house, which was nice, the kitchen does need some items added (it sleeps 12 but only has 9 plates) things like that, but nothing we couldn’t figure something else out and made it work! We all had an amazing time and made great memories and most importantly the kids were all outside each and every day (no electronics allowed!) and they had a great time exploring and learning and playing! I wouldn’t hesitate AT ALL to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James L., Amory, MS USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Chilln
This house was AMAZING! Great views very clean. Management staff was great also!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022