When you stay at this vacation home in Dauphin Island, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. .This vacation home is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Fort Morgan and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Mobile Bay.
Dauphin Island Public Beach - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 19 min drive - 11.5 km
Getting around
Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 13 min drive
Chevron - 13 min drive
Pelican Pub - 13 min drive
Dockside Seafood Restaurant - 13 min drive
Capt'n Snappers - 14 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Shore Joy | Gulf Side luxury for less
Welcome to "Shore Joy," your ultimate beach retreat where coastal bliss awaits! This beautifully decorated 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom house offers easy beach access, a one minute walk to the shoreline and welcomes your furry friends, ensuring a memorable stay for the whole family. Step inside to find a tastefully appointed interior that combines comfort with coastal charm, featuring spacious living areas perfect for relaxation. Each bedroom offers plush bedding and private baths, providing ample space and privacy. Outside, enjoy the coastal breeze from the patio or deck, ideal for al fresco dining or simply unwinding. With the beach just steps away, spend your days swimming, sunbathing, and exploring the shoreline. Fully equipped with modern amenities and located near local attractions, "Shore Joy" invites you to experience the joy of beachside living. Reserve your stay today and create cherished memories in this pet-friendly paradise! $100 per dog
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating 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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
569099
Shore Joy | Gulf Side luxury for less Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michelle A.
20 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Michelle A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Orlando P.
25 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Shark Fishing Adventure!
My family along with two other families went to Dauphin Island to get away from our busy hectic lives and to go shark fishing. We stayed at Shore Joy. This property did not disappoint! The house was maybe 100 yards from the beach and was just across from the bay as well. If you are looking for a clean and gorgeous property that is stocked with everything you need away from the "tourist" hot spots this is your place. Very clean beaches that was not crowded at all and we were minutes away from several great restaurants, a golf course, and pickle ball court. We will definitely go back to DI and will be booking with "Shore Joy" again!
Orlando P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
jerry w.
19 May 2021
Beautiful ocean and bay view
We enjoyed the house. The views were beautiful The furniture was just very dirty and needs replacing and there was a little construction on the beach. The kitchen was stocked well enough for two people but if you had a large family you would need more Pyrex storage bowls etc.
jerry w.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Andrew F.
23 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Family-friendly beach access.
This is a beautiful house on a beautiful island. We would be happy to come back again. We didn't receive check-in instructions until we reached out to them the day of our arrival, and we had to pick up keys at their offices, but that was the only hiccup.
Andrew F.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl D.
20 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
The home and location are fantastic. One of the most relaxing vacations I have ever taken.
Cheryl D.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
8/10 Good
andrew s.
12 Nov 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness
Between Hurricanes.
Arrived the day hurricane Sally restrictions were lifted. Had a mandatory evacuation issued 3 days later for hurricane Delta.
Had a couple of sandy beds and wipe down misses when we arrived, but nothing major. The house is very nice with nice furnishings, beautiful Gulf front view, and a truly outstanding back deck. Would loved to have stayed for the full week.
(may want to add some WD40 to the front door key hole)
andrew s.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
pat l.
8 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
First time to Dauphin Island and it was amazing. Great location close to West End public beach (short bike ride) but pretty far bike ride to get to "town". The deck was amazing, ocean front view, and furnishings. House had everything we needed.
Minor complaints would be rooms need blackout shades (super bright in AM), couch/chairs are getting pretty worn, and need instructions to get DVD player to work. Hot water heater needs to be turned hotter.
Property mgmt co was meh. Fans outside didn't work because circuit breaker and they said they would send someone out but never did. Trash can cabinet was broken and not fixed.
pat l.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jessica D., New Orleans, LA
6 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and private weekend on the beach
We had a wonderful weekend at Shore Joy! The house is beautiful, the kitchen well stocked (we cooked every meal), and the beach nearly private.