Dauphin Island Vacation Rental cottage

Elegant Charm in Dauphin Island Village

Dauphin Island cottage rental - The Whale House, built in 1916
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Description Cottage,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 1 Bathroom
Amenities village, air-conditioning, satellite or cable, TV
Rates per property (USD)
$75 - $95/night 
$475 - $600/week 
Robert
+1 251-209-0723
+1 251-861-6020
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of the Dauphin Island vacation cottage rental 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6

Experience Dauphin Island the way it’s been experienced for a century. This updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath shotgun built in 1916 is in the center of Dauphin Island Village, less than a block from biking trails and a short walk to the Indian Mound, Goat Tree and Green Parks. Sleeps 6: king, double & sofa pull out. Comes with reserved boat slip on Indian Bay.
Dauphin Island cottage rental - The Whale House, built in 1916

The Whale House, built in 1916
Dauphin Island cottage rental - Updated kitchen, fully supplied

Updated kitchen, fully supplied
Dauphin Island cottage rental - Master bedroom with king bed

Master bedroom with king bed
Dauphin Island cottage rental - Second bedroom with double bed

Second bedroom with double bed
Dauphin Island cottage rental - Living room

Living room
Dauphin Island cottage rental - Living room

Living room
Dauphin Island cottage rental - Updated bathroom with vessel sink

Updated bathroom with vessel sink

Location: Alabama < USA

Nearest Airport: Mobile Regional Airport at 40 Miles
Nearest Ferry: Mobile Bay Ferry at 1 Miles
Nearest Motorway: I-10 at 26 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 0.6 Miles
Dauphin Island is a barrier island located three miles south of the mouth of Mobile Bay in the Gulf of Mexico. Entry to the island is made by crossing a three mile long, high rise bridge. An automobile ferry from the eastern shore provides another entry point from Gulf Shores, AL. The island is approximately 14 miles long and 1 ¾ miles wide at the widest point. It is estimated that 1300 permanent residents call Dauphin Island home. The number of residents soars during vacation and holiday times. The entire Island has been designated as a bird sanctuary. Many attractions are located on the east end of the island including a Civil War fort, the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and Estuarium, Audubon Bird Sanctuary and numerous boat launch sites. The Island's beautiful beaches of sugar white sand, public golf course and parks are added attractions located on the west end of the island. Together they make Dauphin Island a wonderful laid-back resort destination.

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Dauphin Island, Alabama

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Fall Oct 1, 2009 - Nov 30, 2009 $500 $80 - - - - 3 Nights
Winter Dec 1, 2009 - Feb 28, 2010 $475 $75 - - - - 3 Nights
Spring Mar 1, 2010 - May 31, 2010 $525 $85 - - - - 3 Nights
Summer Jun 1, 2010 - Aug 31, 2010 $600 $95 - - - - 3 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollars) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Check in 3:00 pm. Check out 11:00 am.
  • Spring rate April 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010: $525 per week or $85 per night with a 3-night minimum. Add 11% lodging tax and cleaning fee of $60.00 ($75.00 for rentals longer than 14 days). $200 deposit required to confirm reservation and will be put in escrow and returned to renter within 2 weeks of check-out. All other fees required on check-in.
    Summer rate June 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010: $600 per week or $95 per night with a 3-night minimum. Add 11% lodging tax and cleaning fee of $60.00 ($75.00 for rentals longer than 14 days). $200 deposit required to confirm reservation and will be put in escrow and returned to renter within 14 days of clean check-out. All other fees required on check-in.
  • Renters must be 25 years of age or older.

Fees

Tax Rate:
11.0%
Cleaning:
$50

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Dauphin Island, Alabama

Property Type:
  • cottage
Location Type:
  • village
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • budget
General:
  • ceiling fans
  • hair dryer
  • laundry soap
  • paper towels
  • shampoo
  • soaps basic
  • toilet paper
  • air-conditioning
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
Kitchen:
  • ice maker
  • cooking utensils
  • refrigerator
  • microwave
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 King
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Double
    Convertible Bed - 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • VCR
Outside:
  • dock boatslip
  • outdoor grill gas
  • parking off street
Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • fishing
  • golf
Attractions:
  • arboretum
  • ATM/bank
  • bay/sound
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • eco tourism
  • groceries
  • marina
  • playground
Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • deepsea fishing
  • jet skiing
  • pier fishing
  • sight seeing
  • sound/bay fishing
  • surf fishing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • ruins
Notes: Reservation includes a boat slip on Indian Bay.

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Dauphin Island, Alabama

Other Activities: Biking, kayaking, shelling, wildlife viewing, boating

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Dauphin Island, Alabama

Rating
5 out of 5

Execellent

Connie F Lees Summit, MO
Review Submitted: October 26, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2009
My stay at the Whale House was wonderful. The house is very charming, clean, and well stocked. I loved it that I could walk to the bakery and S&S. The house is located in a very nice neighborhood. I enjoyed taking evening walks around the neighborhood and sitting on the porch listening to the quite. I highly recommend this rental.
Owner's Response: Thank you for staying with us. We enjoyed having you as our guests.

Best,

Teecie and Robert
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/1
Rating
5 out of 5

delightful neighborhood beach is close enough!

MObeaches Missouri
Review Submitted: August 11, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
Our short stay at The Whale House was delightful! The rooms were perfect - the master bedroom, king bed comfortable, furnishing a perfect beach theme, lovely.
The house was very clean, fully contained appliances; refrigerator, stove, microwave, blender, toaster, 2 t.v.'s w/ direct t.v., all cleaning supplies. Other than personal items & clothing, everything necessary was provided.
The owner was able to get the property to us earlier than our agreed-upon time, due to early departure (which we did, as well).
It is just around the corner for The Lighthouse Bakery - delicious, and close enough to all attractions. Don't miss the Tram that will take you on a complete island tour, or just drop you where necessary. The Crusty Crab was our favorite restaurant, with the Oar House 2nd. Don't miss the Estuarium, and the Audobon birding trail - watch for the alligator in the lake!
We used the public beach and golf course the most, and left the beaches nicer than we found them by taking trash bags with us to pick up trash. We estimated 60# in our 3 days of beaching, over 3 different beaches - the one behind Fort Gaines, the public beach, and the golf course beach. Leave footprints, take pictures!
The neighbor was delightful, too.
We have recommended the property already!
Owner's Response: Thank you for your wonderful comments and especially for being good citizens of our planet. We join you and applaud you in your efforts to keep our beaches and waterways clean.

Teecie and Robert
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 3/3
Rating
5 out of 5

Whale House

STLvisitors St. Louis, MO
Review Submitted: August 11, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
We had a wonderful time at the Whale House! The house is clean and comfortable, plus very cool in the middle of August. We had six in our party and had enough room for everyone. Teecie and Robert were super helpful and easy to get a hold of. We loved the large back porch (and lines to dry our towels and suits on), big kitchen, and bakery out the back door. As far as the Island goes, we ate at The Oar House (okay food, bad service), Barnacle Bill's (amazing seafood, slow service) and The Topless Oyster Bar (over the bridge, good food, good service). We spent a lot of time at the West End Beach, which was a blast. They have wonderful waves and sand, plus lots of activities and a Tiki Bar. We also took the ferry over to Gulf Shores and ate at The Hangout. The ferry was fun (great views) and The Hangout is a must if you end up in Gulf Shores at all! Overall, wonderful trip. Thank you!
Owner's Response: What a nice review! Thank you so much. It was a pleasure to have you as our guests.

Teecie and Robert
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/1
Rating
5 out of 5

Wonderful rental for a great price!

tiffspiff Tennessee
Review Submitted: August 4, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
My family stayed at the Whale House a couple of weeks ago, and we were so pleased with the entire experience. The owners are very nice and accommodating, and they did a wonderful job updating this charming home. The home is small, but feels so spacious with the front & back porches and huge eat-in kitchen, so there is more than enough room for your whole family to relax. We had small children with us, and they loved swinging on the front porch swing and loved playing in the very spacious back-yard. Dauphin Island is great; quiet and the beaches are not at all crowded. The town itself is charming and allows you to discover the Island easily by car, bike, or on foot. I highly recommend checking out the cute coffee shop/bakery that sits directly behind the Whale House. Thank you again for providing such a lovely home for our family to enjoy!
Owner's Response: It was a pleasure to have you as our guests. Thanks for the lovely note.

Teecie and Robert
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 3/3
Rating
5 out of 5

Perfect Whale House

5k Monett, MO
Review Submitted: July 14, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
Absolutely perfect! The house was fabulous, the island is beautiful, we enjoyed the West end beach. Would have liked to have a grocery store closer. Learned after we arrived that we would have to drive about 45 min for a Walmart. So stock up before going to the island. Going out to eat was a little expensive for my family of 5. Opted to cooking at the wonderfully stocked Whale House kitchen. Loved the satelite TV. The house was beautiful and clean. One evening we had a problem trying to get a movie to play, called the owner and he came right over to help. Would definitely recommend this property.
Owner's Response: Thank you. You are right that grocery shopping before getting to the Island is best. The grocery selection on the Island is limited and fairly expensive. There is a grocery store about 15 miles north that is pretty well stocked and competitively priced, but the superstore is about 25 miles north. Thanks for posting such a helpful message.

Teecie and Robert
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