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Private Boat Ramp - Free use of Kayaks - Crab - Fish, all at your front door.

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Beach nearby
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Beach nearby
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Private Boat Ramp - Free use of Kayaks - Crab - Fish, all at your front door.

Best of all Worlds. Waterfront with Private Boat Ramp. Walk a few hundred feet to the Gulf of Mexico. Fish and Crab off your Boardwalk.

Beach is a 4 minute stroll - just across the street.

Very Unique property with private boat ramp. Great wide canal to fish and crab. Very Spacious bedrooms with inside utility room, greatroom with vaulted ceiling, ceramic tiled kitchen with all appliances. Keurig Coffee Maker, Blender, etc.
Free Internet and cable w/HBO. All linens furnished, Charcoal Grill, large deck and covered patio for entertaining and relaxing. Deck on three sides of home.

Remodeled. Central air and Heat, New Fridge, New Microwave, New Dishwasher, New Stairs, New Concrete, New Decks, New Metal Roof, New Paint, Must See!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Dauphin Island Beaches. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Steps from Dauphin Island Beaches and a 3-minute drive from Dauphin Island Public Beach
Private Boat Ramp - Free use of Kayaks - Crab - Fish, all at your front door. offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

john t. reeves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: $125pet fee per pet. Pets to be approved.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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
This property accepts credit cards
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 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

Private Boat Ramp Free use Kayaks Crab Fish all Your Front Door

Private Boat Ramp - Free use of Kayaks - Crab - Fish, all at your front door. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Loved the location. Kids really enjoyed the boat ramp with the kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
AWESOME PLACE
Our family had a wonderful time. The house was perfect and has everything you need. The location is very close to the beach. Make sure you go to the police department and get a free parking permit for the beach parking and you won’t have to walk. We caught some fish and crab in the traps(they love chicken legs). Overall it’s an awesome and beautiful place to stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jaime f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our 2nd stay at this location
We have stayed at the property before, and would definitely stay here again. We love how close it is to both the gulf beach and the bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet street
Wonderful vacation on dauphin island. Clean. Quiet street and friendly neighbors. Using the launch for water access was very convenient!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula P., Chapmansboro TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation 2023
We had an amazing time! The house was perfect for what we wanted and needed. Kitchen was stocked well and everything you could need for beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved the location, but I think the place could use a little love and upkeep. The goal was to be at the beach and on the water so it didnt bother us too much, but the beds were not pleasant and the AC was out the first night we were there. Still loved the stay just based on the location but the house could use some love to make it a bit more comfy
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Herb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet, perfect location
This was our 1st experience with renting, John was very quick to respond with any questions and the property was portrayed accurately. The house and property were clean, location was great, neighborhood was quiet and just a couple minute walk to the bay or gulf beaches. My 10-12yr old loved catching crabs and fish in the canal and launch as well as the kayaks. We would love to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon T.

Great Location, Well Stocked Kitchen
We loved being on the canal on Dauphin Island. It was easy to put our kayaks in the water and the sunset/sunrise views were great. We had a group of 8+ so the well stocked kitchen was wonderful. We used the crockpot and blender several times and there were plenty of plates, etc for our crew to use. Our biggest complaint was that the bathrooms didn't have fans that work. With only two bathrooms for 8 people, this was challenging.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
June 2022
We had a fantastic stay! Walking distance to both the bay and the gulf, access to the canal and kayaks provided were a fun change of pace, everywhere we ate out for dinner was awesome! Perfect beach stay ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K., Cadott, WI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb location
Stayed here for 5 days in March as we came to Dauphin Island on our teacher spring break. The location is superb. We enjoyed fishing in the canals and taking the 4 minute walk to the gulf multiple times a day. Really, the only negative for us was some upkeep— there was lots of garbage in the yard (I spent an hour cleaning it up one day) and the grill was so rusted out that it was unusable. We would have loved to be able to open the big windows, but either way they were nice. We love to cook and the kitchen was very well stocked. The kayaks and boat launch were a giant plus as well. The location was quiet and it was nice to be a block off the windy gulf. Overall, We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for boating or beachfront
Had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and layout
I gave it only 3 stars because we were the first to rent it in 2022 and there were some issues with a bed and one of the bathtubs. That said, it was a great space and I am sure John will fix these things ASAP. The house was clean and the layout was great for 2 moms with kids. The kitchen was well stocked, except coffee mugs, as was the downstairs shed for beach items. There is no need to lug sand toys/buckets or body boards. We used the kayak with the seat, one was missing. I would recommend setting a cake pan of water or a bucket at the entrance as we rinsed off downstairs but still tracked in sand by the time we got upstairs. Also, if you are working the internet wasn't great but I have stayed on this island many times and it can be hit or miss wherever you stay. Overall, great place and I would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay
Nice property. Quiet neighborhood convenient to all activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Chris C.

Great house amazing location
Great house this was our first time to Dauphin Island and to use VRBO. Fishing was amazing from the canal. Home accommodations were fine. We had a couple of concerns but the owner took care of things immediately. Location location location was absolutely perfect. Best of both worlds walk across the street to the gulf or walk the same distance to the sound. Island does close down by 9 pm but that was perfectly fine with me. Crab traps and kayaks were in very good condition as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family vacation
Perfect place for a family vacation. The house had plenty of room for all 7 of us and everything we could possibly need during our stay. Our kids did plenty of fishing off of the canal and rode in the kayaks. Short stroll to the beach. Owner got back to us quick with any questions we had. House was very clean and perfect for us. Only thing I suggest is possibly putting small TVs in other bedrooms. We can’t wait to visit again next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for rodeo week
We came to DI for rodeo week. This house was just what we needed. Multiple beds and rooms were perfect for our mixed group. The kitchen was well supplied. The outdoor space for working, cooking and hanging out was spacious. There was space to cook, eat, work and hang a hammock. The boat launch really sold us though! It is so nice to have such easy access. Great sunsets and sunrises, easy access to the beach, kayaks and crab traps can all be found there. We had a wonderful time! There is also a gate at the top of the stairs. It is great for containing kiddos and the dog.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

virginia s.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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Hesitant to post my review on line, the facility was not kept up. Lot of things I could say but will leave it as we want stay there again. We did have a wonderful neighbor and enjoyed family time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
Owner and neighbors were fabulous!!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Week
What a wonderful week we had here at Launch Pad, the location is great, a short walk to the gulf or the bay and right on the canal. Our whole crew loved fishing / crabbing off the dock, the Kayaks, everything. The home does need some repair but nothing that hindered our stay and he is working on updates. Owner was super easy to communicate with , super nice and answered all questions promptly. Thank you for sharing your home with us, we are missing it already! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We loved our stay at the property. Fishing out back then short walk to the beach. Was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ma V., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time!
We had a great time and this house was ideal! Love the location and the lay out. Love that we could fish right off our deck. What a plus to be able to launch out boat right from the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Trudy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Is this really happening
Could handle the weather but visitors should have been put on hold until property was repaired. Rained, was up during night wringing out towels because water was running down walls into main living area and under main door onto main living area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Jay and Jackie S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location but...
-We had no internet for 2 days after previously confirming internet was good. We ended up having to call the internet provider to have come out to repair. -No TV for 2 days since the only TV is streamed over the internet -Numerous light bulbs burned out -It was raining the day we checked in. There was a towel strategically placed in a window that had water pouring in. -Because of the leaking window a large portion of that wall is completely rotten on the outside and inside. -Dishes were dirty. Some in the cabinets had food stuck on them. Kitchen drawers inside are filthy. -The house was generally not maintained well. Broken tile floors, lamp broken and doors don’t latch. - On a positive note when contacted the owner did responded quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation!
This house was perfect for our family’s spring break. Location cannot be beat for beach access. Upstairs deck was our favorite place for morning coffee and watching fish jump in the waterway. We enjoyed the dock for fishing and crabbing too. Home was stocked with any needed kitchenware and grill worked great too. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Dauphin Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway!!
The property was amazing. John was a great host and even stopped by one day to see if we needed anything. The wife and our girls loved being out on the kayaks too. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021