Charming Island House - PRIVATE HEATED POOL! Great for birding! - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Dauphin Island, AL

Dauphin Island Beaches
2 min walk
Pirate's Bar & Grill
11 min walk
Montgomery Greyhound Bus Station
41 min drive
Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
52 min drive

Room options

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Island House - PRIVATE HEATED POOL! Great for birding!

MAX STAY 2 WEEKS. Contact before booking for possible exceptions or questions. Bookings of longer than 2 weeks will be cancelled.

Is your week already booked? Check our our other listing 216921ha (sleeps 12 in gated community with neighborhood pool - weekly only)

Please note that we are strictly animal free and smoke free.

This island home is your perfect vacation getaway!. Our home is located a short walk or even shorter drive from the beach and fishing pier and the golf course is 1/2 mile away! It is just off the bike trail and Salt Creek playground. The home also backs up to Salt Creek, a quiet creek which is great for birding, fishing, or kayaking from the backyard!

Furnished in the latest island style, this home features a gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops, and 3 bathrooms, one with dual shower heads and another with a deep soaking tub. Three bedrooms have direct bath access. The 4th bedroom upstairs has a tv and games., full size bed and two twin beds with Tuft and Needle mattresses. This room is most comfortable for up to 4 children or 3 adults due to bed sizes (2 twin and 1 full).

The outside life is great on Dauphin Island, and you will enjoy the luxury of your own 12 x 20 heated (off season) fun pool. The entire large back porch is screened in so you can enjoy the outdoor life even more! Note that we do not charge extra for pool heating, and are not responsible if weather conditions or occasional mechanical issues prevent the pool from being warm (the pool is a heat pump and will not function in weather under about 50 degrees).

Also, we do keep bikes at the home but they are provided AS A COURTESY and are not guaranteed. We rely on our guests to ride them carefully to help keep them in good shape. Bike rental places are available on the island if you need a guaranteed bike size, style, or condition.

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Dauphin Island Beaches. Features include an outdoor pool. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a private pool.

Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
Free WiFi
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
On-site recreation includes a playground
Steps from Dauphin Island Beaches and a 3-minute drive from Indian Shell Mound Park

As a guest of Charming Island House - PRIVATE HEATED POOL! Great for birding! , you'll find an outdoor pool and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Julie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby
Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

Fenced private pool
Heated pool
Outdoor pool

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Outdoor shower
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

No lift
Smoke-free property
Note from host: No smoking on premises including decks/porches

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
On the waterfront

Things to do

Bicycles
Heated pool
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Bicycles
Gated community
Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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

No pets allowed
Note from host: Our family has allergies. No animals of any kind.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Charming Private Pool Dauphin

Hgtv Charming Island Cottage Private Pool!

Charming Island Cottage - Private Pool! Cottage

Charming Island Cottage - Private Pool! Dauphin Island

Charming Island Cottage - Private Pool! Cottage Dauphin Island

Charming Island House - PRIVATE HEATED POOL! Great for birding! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Desiree R., TULSA

5 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

House is beautiful and love the location ❤️will definitely come back

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

19 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Getaway

We had all the amenities we needed. Everyone enjoyed their stay and we plan to go back soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

7 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house

This is our second time staying and we plan on being back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

The house was amazing. Very clean and the property was lovely

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property!

My family of six thoroughly enjoyed this house! The space was great and there were so many amenities, including lots of pool floaties and beach toys. The pool was definitely our favorite part! The trees surrounding the property made it feel very private and secluded, which was great. We all felt so comfortable here! When we had an issue with the oven not working, Julie was so easy to get a hold of and solved the problem quickly. The only thing I would add is towels for the pool. We drove so it wasn’t a big deal to bring our own, but if people are flying in, it might be more of a hassle to bring them along. We would definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

3 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING Beach Getaway! 🏖️

Our family had an amazing stay at this wonderful home. The home is centrally located and close to everything on Dauphin Island but secluded enough to be away from bustle of tourists. Overall: an amazing beach getaway!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina T.

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl s.

7 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

Great time at this lovely home. We really enjoyed having the pool as a break from the beach. The ping pong table and corn hole was nice to have too. I will miss my morning coffee on the front porch.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

5 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

3rd Visit

As always we had a great time. Julie thanks so much for being a great host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

29 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Heron’s Nest

Lovely home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne P.

10 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Our second stay at this home!

We have been renting homes on VRBO for over 20 years and we have had some great rentals. This is the first one we have stayed at for a second time- and we hope to come back again next year!! The house is absolutely perfect. It is spacious and has every amenity you can think of. The beds are super comfy- even for the one in our party who is pretty particular about such things! We have been staying in April and the water temperature in the pool is perfect! We are up and out daily as dawn breaks and we are usually heading to Shell Mounds to see what birds might be migrating through. Some days we are delayed as there are often some pretty amazing birds right there in our own yard! This year we had a bald eagle who would regularly come and sit in the pines. Some days he was just resting- other days he would come in with his catch of the day and we would have some really up close and personal views of him. The house is centrally located on the island-you can get anywhere in just a few minutes! We regularly got take out from various restaurants and would bring the food back to eat on the screened in porch so we could watch the wildlife while we ate. The yard is large and private and surrounded by woods and the brook in the back. Julie is the perfect hostess- if you ever have any questions- she responds immediately. I am so thankful we have found this home, it really is our slice our heaven get-away! Thank you so much for sharing your home!

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

8 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional Home on Dauphin Island

We have never stayed in a property so well appointed before … every detail was seen to and well thought out. The kitchen was simply superb with every item imaginable available and in good supply. The same could be said for the entire house, inside and out/poolside. The dorm-style room upstairs proved perfect for the grandkids. The laundry was exceptionally handy. Closets and storage kept us easily organized. The owners were extremely accommodating, personable, and attentive … genuinely caring for our needs. We simply cannot recommend this home enough!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison N.

16 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Well stocked, extremely comfortable and spacious!

I can’t say enough good things about the house and the hosts. The house is amazingly well stocked, especially for kids. Not having to drag all our baby gear down was so helpful. The beds are very comfortable with high quality sheets, there are so many spaces to be you never feel crowded and there is great space away from the neighbors. We much prefer the smaller, local, unhurried feel of Dauphin Island over the hurried, commercialized feel of Ft Morgan/Gulf Shores. Hosts are responsive and easy to work with. I’ve already recommended this place to friends!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delta S.

9 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelorette Trip

The weather was beautiful and the island very quiet - perfect getaway for relaxing. Julie was very responsive to our questions.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla H.

20 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

space and privacy

such a lovely home, right off the main road but feels remote

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John J.

10 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect stay

The house itself and location were perfect. We had an unforgettable stay and the recommendations were perfect. Being just minutes away from many different beaches was so great. The house had everything we needed. We ate at Skinners 2x during our stay. Had to give them a special mention. Farmers market, aquarium, bakery, gift shops, golfing and beaches everywhere. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK H.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Jewel

What a wonderful house and property ! The location, the house , the pool is all wonderful !

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Had an AMAZING WEEK!

The house was absolutely wonderful! Very clean and just as described. Pool was so nice to relax in at the end of day, loved the shelf at the end. Every morning I had breakfast on the screened in porch. We all spent quite a bit of time out there. Next time we're bringing kayaks for the creek behind the house! Thank you for sharing your house with us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shailyn F.

22 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal Vacation Home

We have rented many vacation homes in the past but this one is the first that truly had EVERYTHING to make your home away from home an exceptional stay! Comfy beds, A/C that works remarkably, extremely clean and the best screened in patio! We had 3 families that included kids aged 13, 11, 3, 1 1/2. Our kids loved fishing in the creek, playing wiffle ball in the yard, swimming, riding the provided bikes to the park and basketball court that’s right around the corner from the house and of course hanging at the beach… need I say more? They were entertained the entire time which allowed the grownups to relax a little! The inside of the house was stocked and organized with all the essentials plus additional items that came in handy! If there is one note I would drop to upcoming renters, don’t buy coffee filters! There are enough to last a lifetime. Ha!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron E.

25 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent family home

We left our stay here. It was great to divide our time between swimming in the pool, kayaking down the salt creek to the bay and going to the beach. The house is laid out nicely for a family group. It was close to everything, including the bakery, the store, the beach, restaurants, and did I mention the bakery. Julie was very responsive and we had some trouble with the dishwasher. She got it fixed right away. It was nice to have the bikes available as well as beach equipment. Thank you again for allowing us to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

leann e.

20 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Vacay

When we entered the property our whole family was impressed. The house is absolutely beautiful. I was especially impressed by the cleanliness of the property. Everything was sparkling clean. This is the cleanest VRBO that we have stayed in. The stay was very relaxing. I highly recommend taking a ferry ride across the bay and going to visit Orange Beach. The pool and pool table were a lot of fun for the whole family. Overall relaxing and just what we needed. Great communication by the host. Thanks for everything!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

3 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly Magical!!!

WOW! This was the perfect vacation house for our bird watching trip! The house was quite spacious! The beds were super comfortable – which was very welcome after a day spent walking and exploring. The house did not lack any amenities. I do love going places and finding the fridge totally empty and ready for our groceries - that was great! My husband spent much of his time on his computer and the internet speed was perfect for his needs as well. The kitchen is well appointed though I never did take time to cook- we got takeout from the local area restaurants daily and sat out on the screen porch to enjoy our dinners. The backyard is quite large and very private and with the canal and trees- it was just so peaceful watching the birds while we ate. The outdoor furniture is very comfy and I would often find my husband asleep out there! After birding all morning we would take mid-day breaks and come home and jump In the pool and get refreshed before our afternoon and early evening explorations! After the first day I would not go out to the pool without my camera as I never knew what kind of bird would pop by while we were out there. I had not expected that the house itself would become such a hot spot for birds! One day new were out exploring all the bird hot spots- and we were in search of the painted bunting. We had no luck. When we got back to the house and pulled in the driveway- what was in the yard?? A painted bunting!!! Here is a list of birds we found in the yard at the house: Painted Bunting!, Indigo Bunting (50+), Green Heron, Great Blue Heron, Osprey, Eastern Bluebird, Blue Grosbeak, Rose Breasted Grosbeak, Summer Tanager, Cedar Waxwings, Yellow-throated Warbler, Common Yellow-throat, Great Crested Flycatcher, Common Nighthawk, Belted Kingfisher, Blue-headed Vireo, Pine Warbler, Hooded Warbler, Swainson's Thrush, Orchard Oriole, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Solitary Sandpiper, Northern Cardinal, Mockingbird, Blue Jay, Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, House Wren, Carolina Wren, Brown Pelican, American Robin, Fish Crow, Laughing Gull, Cowbird!! I am still amazed!! I loved the mid island location- anyplace we wanted to go was just a few minutes away. Julie was very quick to answer any questions and was the perfect hostess! We will be back!!!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

20 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We had an amazing time here. Kids were in the pool by 8am most days. Good beaches at either end of the island. Used the bikes quite a bit. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

1 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for a great vacation!

It was our first visit to Dauphin Island, and it was a great vacation! The house was perfect for two families. The kitchen was stocked for cooking and eating in. The pool was great, along with all of the deck space. The house is in the perfect location, close to everything but you have your own space. Julie and Steve were FANTASTIC hosts. Eat the local seafood and go to the bakery. We will certainly be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023