Water Front & Dog Friendly Beach Retreat

Entire vacation home in Dauphin Island, Alabama

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Nancy
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Self check-in

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Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.
The Flip Flop Beach Retreat is a lovely cottage by the sea located in the heart of Dauphin Island! Enjoy your own private beach and beautiful views of the Mississippi Sound. Three bedrooms, loft and fantastic covered porch lends itself to complete relaxation. Fully equipped kitchen makes eating-in a joy. This house has covered parking for 4 vehicles. We are dog friendly, pet fee $100 per stay. Only steps away from the water and perfectly set up for your fur baby. Ready for your family getaway!

The space
Three private bedrooms and one open loft are fitted with comfortable beds and fresh linens. For extra guests there is a fold out couch in the living room. We have a beach porch that offers folding chairs, beach wagon, boogy boards, and umbrellas. An outdoor shower with hot and cold water make de-sanding easy. The kitchen is fully equipped, the laundry has full sized washer and dryer. Shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent and softener are provided. A small fenced area allows your dog to freely access the ground level as needed.

Guest access
There is enough room for four cars at our house. Gulf side beach parking is by permit only. You can obtain a permit by stopping at the Police Headquarters and providing your Airbnb email receipt. Our access point is at St. Stephens which is only a two block walk from the house. The beach that we are located on is yours to enjoy, please bring in all beach items daily because the wind or a person will take them away. Please note that all piers are private property, do not cut through any yards or access any pier.

Other things to note
This is a barrier island that is prone to any type of weather. For the most part we are sunny and happy, but on occasion we will have high wind, rain and every few years a hurricane. Please check the weather here before your arrival.

We provide pet towels and a feeding station for your dog. We have a small fenced-in relief area at the bottom of the stairs and we ask that you please clean up after your pet. The pet fee is $100 per stay.

We do not allow parties, but in the event that you celebrate a birthday for your child we ask that no glitter or confetti be used. Please note that these items are made of plastic and can not be cleaned from the sand and beach.
Do not release balloons into the air, they will come down and become garbage for someone to clean from their yard. They also harm birds and aquatic life.

Grill Responsibly

The guide to use and maintenance are located here in the welcome book.
Please be sure to use this manual for questions about the operation of the grill. It is the responsibility of the guest to obtain propane if the tank is empty.

Min. age to book is 25

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed, 2 floor mattresses
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed

What this place offers

Ocean view
Bay view
Beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 131 reviews.

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This home is in the top 1% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

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Where you’ll be

Dauphin Island, Alabama, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

We are just off of the main road, near St. Stephens. No through traffic. Located in the middle of the island. The houses here are occupied by visitors and locals. Please be aware that each beach is private. You may walk the length of the beach but please respect all personal property and docks, these are private.

Meet your host

Superhost
131 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
Lives in Mobile, Alabama

Nancy is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Philip

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm