Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga

About this house rental

Situated in Dauphin Island, this attractive house for $894 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. Kowabunga is a great Dauphin Island Beach house with many amenities, including a small, private heated dipping pool, a Game Room, roof-top deck and great Gulf Beach location. No wonder it's one of our most popular Dauphin Island beach rentals! This pet-friendly Gulf-side elevated beach house sits just one house back from the Gulf, and so it has tremendous views! The rooftop crow's nest offers a panoramic view of the island. This home also has a small Game Room, which is great for those times that the weather isn't cooperating! The game room is also the 4th bedroom that has a sleeper sofa and a bunk bed. This elevated, two-story home has a Master Suite on the first level with a private full bath. There is also a half-bath off the kitchen. The Great Room is large, open, and has a flat-screen TV over the fireplace. The Second Level has three bedrooms, two of which share a ""Jack and Jill"" half bathroom with shower. There is a third, full bathroom on this level, and a Game Room (great for night time, or rainy days). The rooftop has a ""Crow's Nest"" which provides panoramic views of the Island. This house may be Pet-friendly, with prior written permission. As with all of our Dauphin Island homes, all linens and towels are provided, WIFI, along with a fully-outfitted kitchen. Everything you need for a great beach vacation is here. Pool is heated October 15 thru April.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Dishwasher

Map of Dauphin Island, AL

Nearby attractions

Gulf State Park

32.41 miles

Bellingrath Gardens and Home

Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga

3.9

Good(20 Reviews)

House in Dauphin Island, AL

14 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Great for pets

Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more

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About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Dishwasher

Map of Dauphin Island, AL

Nearby attractions

Gulf State Park

32.41 miles

Bellingrath Gardens and Home

Reviews

3.9/5.0

Good(20 Reviews)

3.0

Dec 2023

The location of this home on Dauphin Island is very good. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the beach. The view from the crow's nest is amazing. However, the home is definitely in need of attention and updates. It is overpriced for the condition it is in.

4.0

Sep 2023

Our family had a great time! Prefect spot on the beach and the pool was amazing! The beds were comfortable and they had plenty of extras for our big family! The game room was a huge added bonus! Only downfalls I would say would be the living room tiles were very cracked and most of the doors to the outside were very difficult to open and shut. Other than those things we had a wonderful stay!

4.0

Oct 2022

We adore DI and this was our first time at this rental but 5th time renting on the island. We love the beach, surf fishing and location. As per prior reviews we would urge the home owners to put just a little TLC into this home. There are hardly any spoons in a home supposed to be for over a dozen people, no hot pads to be able to take things out of the oven safely, and we had to not use one of the doors onto the deck for fear that it's rusty hinges were going to stop supporting the door. There were no clean kitchen towels or was cloths....i had to do a load of laundry (with my own detergent as none is provided) in order to be able to use them. The downstairs AC stopped working but was repaired in 2 days thankfully. Despite all of above, we DID have a lovely time with family. The kids loved the little pool. We love to surf fish and the location is great for that. The sunrise and sunsets on the island were heavenly as always. I would urge DIBR to communicate with the owner about the above concerns noted by myself and prior renters.

3.0

Aug 2022

Very easy. Liked the house. Not very clean. Needs some updates.

2.0

Jul 2022

The view was great and the so was the dipping pool. The house is not kept up. Broken blinds, broken screens, wood not nailed on the deck or porch chairs. Very outdated furniture, bedding, and a broken kitchen chair. Would not rent again

2.0

Jul 2022

Beautiful View

Beautiful View

5.0

May 2022

Had a great time would recommend

5.0

May 2022

More upkeep on pool mastre bed room lock needs fixed the rest was good 👍

More upkeep on pool mastre bed room lock needs fixed the rest was good 👍

Had a great time would recommend

4.0

Apr 2022

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was accurately listed, and the location was amazing! Only two minor complaints. The dishwasher didn’t work and dishes weren’t all clean. Also the heated pool didn’t really feel heated the majority of the time. Otherwise we had a great time and enjoyed our stay.

4.0

Apr 2022

Pleasant stay right on the beach

Pleasant stay right on the beach

5.0

Sep 2021

You couldn't ask for a better location, we had never stayed on Dauphin Island and we are now hooked! The kids loved that every morning they could just walk down the stairs to the beach, no hiking over dunes or down piers carrying all our stuff! The house was nice, rooms were as described, few minor things that could be updated, but I know that's not always easy with rental properties. Pool was great to have for the kids (it is small, but perfect for kids) there were a few spots on the deck where nails were coming up, so just be aware. Overall loved our stay and already looking to book again next year!

5.0

Aug 2021

On the BEACH!

On the BEACH!

5.0

Dec 2020

The house was great. It had plenty of room and the view was unbelievable. The house is right on the water and the beach was amazing. With Covid, recent storm damage to the area (nothing noticeable on the house), and it being the offseason, there were a limited number of things to do on the island. We expected that, and had a great time hanging out at the house. I wish we would have had one more day to relax and enjoy this wonderful property.

5.0

Nov 2020

Great Place and Beautiful Beach

Great Place and Beautiful Beach

4.0

Oct 2020

The house size, bedroom and bathroom layout, and proximity to the beach was perfect for our family vacation. We also loved the nearby restaurants and seafood market. The house was generally clean though there was some mildew/mold issues on the walls and ceiling of the upstairs bathroom and the middle bedroom. We were very disappointed that the pool was not heated as we made our house choice based off the small pool for the kids to play in. Apparently they don’t start heating until Oct. 15th, but the vacation listing did not specify that. All-in-all, the house was a good fit for our family, and we would definitely consider the property for future vacations.

4.0

Oct 2020

Fall Break

Fall Break

5.0

Mar 2020

Family Getaway

Family Getaway

We had a great stay here and enjoyed the local shops and food!

1.0

Sep 2019

The house was nice outside but that is where it stopped.The furniture was old the hand rails and around cabinet doors looked as tho it had not been cleaned.We where afraid to sleep in beds we ask management to move us to another house they did we packed and left never stayed their

1.0

Sep 2019

Old and out dated inside

Old and out dated inside

5.0

Aug 2019

First time for all

First time for all

First time for Dauphin Island and first time taking my children and grandchildren! We loved Kowabunga! It was perfect. Adam was great to work with! The location was awesome. We all really enjoyed the pool especially the children. Everything was so peaceful and relaxing. Can’t wait to go back!

5.0

Aug 2019

First time for Dauphin Island and first time taking my children and grandchildren! We loved Kowabunga! It was perfect. Adam was great to work with! The location was awesome. We all really enjoyed the pool especially the children.Everything was so peaceful and relaxing. Can’t wait to go back!

5.0

Jul 2019

Great Home!

Great Home!

Kowabunga was excellent! It was everything that was advertised. The rental company was very attentive to all of our needs. Pool was great and the location to the beach was perfect! Only drawback was the parking. Driveway is enough for two vehicles . 5 stars for sure!

4.0

Jun 2018

Beautiful spot for a family vacation!

Beautiful spot for a family vacation!

Loved how close you were to the gulf. House and rooms were nice size. The only drawback we had was the parking. The views from all the decks were amazing.

3.0

Mar 2018

Really needs some work.

Really needs some work.

The house was ok but with some caveat. It was generally clean but some things were not done well. For example the grill was totally disgusting, like it had not been cleaned in months. The middle burner control would not even turn. The whole place needed a deep cleaning. It also needs some maintenance work done I had to fix the bathroom door latch to make it close in the master bedroom. One toilet off the kitchen would not flush with out taking the lid off and physically pulling up the flap valve to flush it.If you want pictures I have them. We did enjoy the pool and game room as well as the Crow's nest.

3.0

Oct 2016

Overall good time, could definitely use some work.

Overall good time, could definitely use some work.

We had a great time at this house, but there are definitely some areas that could be improved. There are quite a few areas where paint has been rubbed off and small holes in walls. The bottom bunk of one of the bunk beds upstairs is being supported by a wooden block where it had been broken. The TV in that room was broken and not hooked up to the Direct TV. The TV in the main room is very nice, and that is plenty, but if you are going to have a TV in a bedroom, make sure it works. Overall, we actually really enjoyed our stay here....most of the areas that could be improved were just cosmetic.......just needs a little updating and touching up.

3.0

Aug 2016

pictures can be decieving

pictures can be decieving

overall our stay was very injoyable the house was very roomy the view was lovely and the beach was right there had issues with the tv not working and not getting fixed til thursday and an issue with bugs. the deck on the house has is going to need some care soon after staying for the week and the shape of the property i feel that it is a little over priced

5.0

May 2016

Could not have been more perfect

Could not have been more perfect

First I'd like to tell you some things I was concerned about before arriving. The pictures showed two houses between Kowabunga and the beach. I thought it must be a long walk to the beach and the views must be blocked. I was wrong! The back stairs go down directly to the beach and the two houses between Kowabunga and the gulf actually have posts in the water (too close). There were great views from either side! We wanted to barbecue and I don't think a grill was mentioned, but there is a gas grill on the deck. My husband and I loved the fact that the master bedroom was downstairs while my adult children liked their rooms also. My two grandchildren (ages 5 & 7) were able to sleep in the room with their parents and I must say that they really enjoyed the dipping pool! The 3 1/2 bathrooms came in very handy for the 10 people in our family. There is wifi and cable and, I believe, a television in every room with a dvd player. I would highly recommend this beach house to anybody. Everything was in fine, attractive condition and worked perfectly. We had no need to ever call the owner. We were also blessed with perfect weather and no jelly fish, sting rays, or mosquitos!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Dauphin Island?

The average price for a rental in Dauphin Island is $398 per night. This rental is $496 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga. Enjoy the water!

Is Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Private dipping Pool, a Game Room, roof-top Crow's Nest - Kowabunga?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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