\"Czech Mate\", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End
About this house rental
Situated in Dauphin Island, this lovely house for $349 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. *We are now offering the use of our 2 kayaks year round for our renters during their stay. Enjoy watching the dolphins from the "Czech Mate", that has a private beach to the Mississippi Sound/Bay side! Our home is just a short walking distance to West End Beach. Enjoy picturesque views of the water (Gulf & Sound) from every window! This beautiful home has granite counter tops, tile flooring, crown molding, & an open floor plan. Relax on the back porch watching the wildlife & boats on the beautiful Bay side or from the front of the house by watching & hearing the Gulf of Mexico waves. Only steps to the beach of the Sound & to the Gulf. You can kayak in the Sound right behind the house. A bike path goes from the West End through town. You can bring your own bikes or rent one up the road. There are 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8 (3 queen beds, 2 twin beds, & 2 roll away cots). 2 bathrooms with the master bath having a walk-in & shower. Linens & towels provided. Pet friendly (limit of 2 dogs & non-refundable). Pet fee is $75 per dog if 2 dogs. $100 for one dog. No smoking is allowed. There are 5 tv's (1 in each bedroom & 1 in the great room with a DVD player). The t.v. in the great room is a smart t.v.. The dining table seats 6 & there are 4 bar stools at the breakfast bar. Amenities include: Outdoor shower, internet, dishes, utensils, electric griddle, crock pot, dishwasher, microwave, stove, oven, stainless steel refrigerator, coffee maker, washer/dryer, toaster, board games, books, dvd's, & charcoal grill under the house. The Mississippi Sound/Bay side has great fishing, & dolphins are often sighted from both the Gulf & the Sound. You can kick back & relax in the porch swing or rope swing under the house. To access the Gulf beach, just walk a few steps across the road & you can set up a canopy tent, chairs, etc. This is free to do. For the Mississippi Sound/Bay side beach, just walk down the back steps of the house & you have your own private beach up to the Sound. West End Beach is also close to the house. Please have your dogs on a flea & tick prevention medicine. Just for your information, the Town of Dauphin Island requires all dogs to be on a leash and properly secured when outdoors and also requires that dog waste from rental property yard, beaches and public areas be picked up and properly disposed of. We know you will enjoy our home as much as we do! **** WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU PURCHASE TRIP INSURANCE FOR ANY ISSUE THAT MAY DELAY OR PREVENT YOU FROM COMING INCLUDING STORMS**** **During the months of June & July, we require a minimum of 7 nights stay from Saturday to Saturday only.**
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Dauphin Island, AL
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(160 Reviews)
4.0
Very comfortable, great kitchen and laundry facilities. Owners very good at communicating. There are 5 tvs and a DVD player in the family room, but if you want to use your streaming services bring a fire stick or a similar device. The wifi does support that- no annoying buffering or connection problems.Bay access great, beach access not quite as easy but doable. Would recommend đź‘Ť
5.0
We had an absolutely wonderful time at the beach this week! The weather was incredible, and the home is so perfectly located for the perfect breeze between the gulf and the bay. It truly brings the feel of the island into the home. The beds are so comfortable and the house is very well furnished to suit our needs. Sitting on the front porch and enjoying the dolphins in the gulf is a perfect way to start your morning. Sitting on the back deck watching the sunset is a perfect way to end a day on the island. We have already booked our return trip in April 2024!
5.0
We stayed here the week of my daughter’s wedding in Mobile close drive Had the best time on the island The house was wonderful everything expected A great time had by all. Thank you.
5.0
The property was clean, had all the necessary amenities, and in a perfect location. It’s quaint, quiet, and we loved having access to the bay, ocean, and west end beach. My boys also enjoyed taking the kayaks out in the bay.
5.0
We stayed here the week of my daughter’s wedding in Mobile close drive Had the best time on the island The house was wonderful everything expected A great time had by all. Thank you.
5.0
This is a beautiful and well maintained home on the bay side in walking distance to west end beach. The home had all the amenities needed available for your stay. Towels, bed linens, hand soap and cleaning supplies were available though we did bring our own. Cookware and utensils were on hand. We made use of the crock pot and made a delicious shrimp and grits. We also utilized the charcoal grill as well as the beautiful sitting area under the house. Our fur baby felt like home here. Thank you so much for allowing us a respite from work life in your little paradise!
5.0
We took our 3 kids (4, 2 and 4mo) along with our friends and their teenage daughter down for a trip. The boys wanted to fish, the girls wanted to tan and enjoy the beach, the kids wanted to play and see some cool marine life. Boy did this serve on all accounts! The location was great for beach access to both sides, the property was clean, and the layout of the house served perfectly for 2 families. Everyone had their own space but still plenty of space for everyone to hang together as well. Lots of games and sand toys we didn’t plan for but were happy to see available upon arrival, so we didn’t miss out on anything. Highly recommend!
5.0
We had a wonderful time. Our beach house was cute & so convenient. House / kitchen well equipped. Our favorite food was from steamers. Definitely will go back.
5.0
The house is well kept. The location and distance to the water was very short.
5.0
Loved it!!! Short walk to both beaches, the private beach out the back door is sooo great for kids and grandkids!! We just loved it!!
5.0
The home was beautiful and in a good location. We enjoyed sitting on the front and back porches.
5.0
It is our family’s second time to stay in your home. We really enjoy our time here and the location on the island adds to it for us. Thank you for a well kept home and opening it up to us.
5.0
The property was clean and very well maintained. Access to bay and gulf beaches is a plus. There is ample kitchen storage space for feeding the family. We enjoyed the property and kayaks so much!
5.0
Our family absolutely loves the trip. The location is great. We walked across the street to enjoy the ocean and when we wanted calmer water, we went behind the house. Everything was great. We would love to do it again. Communication back and forth was excellent and very prompt. Incredible trip.
4.0
This house albeit looks small from the outside, is a great size on the inside. I was pleasantly surprised by the space. The property is extremely clean, decks are a little on the small side. No streaming services as the tb needed an update, but would not connect to the WiFi to connect. Beach chairs are camping chairs, so suggest if you want true beach chairs, bring your own. Ice maker would get clogged if you switched from water to ice, but easily fixed if you pull the ice out of the door. Towels are a little on the thinner side. Overall for the price, was a great find.
5.0
This place is truly a hidden gem. The pictures do not do it justice as to how close the ocean and the bay actaully are. We have stayed in beach homes before and this one was the most fully furnished and equipped home we ever stayed in. The place was exceptionally clean, also. If you are looking for a quiet beach town and a beach house to stay in, this one is it!
5.0
We liked this location. all is calming and relaxing. We tried to rent for next year but already taken. so we went with another home in the area. Plenty of room for all 8 of us. House was in good clean shape as it should be . Bring your own knife sharpener. Knifes are dull. But all else it is a good place to be
5.0
The Czech Mate was the same as we left it and remembered from last year. Very clean and well equipped for any of your needs at the beach or in the kitchen.
Wonderful weather, great company and a great place to play at the beach. Loved it again and will be back.
5.0
We absolutely love being here. It is peaceful. The island is hospitable and gracious. Our dog is welcomed and treated well. The home is the perfect size for a family of 5+ pets. The home is up-to-date and comfortable and cozy. Perfect access to all beaches. Enjoy the history and warmth of this island. The homeowners are gracious and kind.
5.0
We absolutely love being here. It is peaceful. The island is hospitable and gracious. Our dog is welcomed and treated well. The home is the perfect size for a family of 5+ pets. The home is up-to-date and comfortable and cozy. Perfect access to all beaches. Enjoy the history and warmth of this island. The homeowners are gracious and kind.
5.0
We went for a family wedding! It was beautiful. We loved staying at the house. Very cozy, clean and festive. Thank you so much. We will be back.
5.0
We went for a family wedding! It was beautiful. We loved staying at the house. Very cozy, clean and festive. Thank you so much. We will be back.
5.0
Our family thanksgiving was celebrated a new way this year my husband, brother and sister in law wanted a change. We loved the beautiful home and everyone was perfect for what we needed. We hope to come again and we highly recommend this beautiful gem. Thanks Sonja Green
5.0
Our family thanksgiving was celebrated a new way this year my husband, brother and sister in law wanted a change. We loved the beautiful home and everyone was perfect for what we needed. We hope to come again and we highly recommend this beautiful gem. Thanks Sonja Green
5.0
We loved the house perfect location everything was very clean and it was a wonderful getaway.
5.0
Can't say enough great things about this property! I'd say it's better than advertised. From cleanliness to decor to supplies in the kitchen, the house was great. As we brought our dogs, the gates on the porches were ingenious and so perfect. Location is at the end of the island, which in my opinion has the best views. Watching the tending of the sustainable oyster beds in the bay was really cool. We saw dolphins while kayaking in the bay, birds, crabs, sooo many dragonflies and butterflies, and even a gecko on the porch. We enjoyed morning sunshine in the front of the house, and afternoons in the back. While there is truth to another reviewer saying you can't connect to Netflix or prime, we avoided this problem by bringing a laptop and hdmi cable, and had no issues, so I'd advise that to others if you plan to end your evening with a show or movie. If you like quiet, nature, and are happy to be away from the hustle and bustle, this is an amazing place to stay.
We had an issue with the clothes dryer while we were there (turns out vent was just clogged with sand from the season of visitors and it shut off for safety) but Molly was responsive and got us in touch with the repairman so we could plan to be at the house. If something unexpected had to happen, it went about as smoothly as you could have asked for.
P.S. Got married on West End beach while we were there!! It turned out as beautiful as we hoped and planned. We definitely had some big wind from Hurricance Ian hitting FL, but that didn't get us down; we embraced mother nature, and watching the kite surfers that came out as a result was awesome! I even think they added some cool color to the background of some of our photos.
5.0
We loved the house perfect location everything was very clean and it was a wonderful getaway.
5.0
Great property! Loved the location and access to both the beach and bay. Comfortable home with everything needed and more. Enjoyed family game nights each evening - something we don’t usually do but found fun for all with the huge selection. Spent delightful mornings on the back deck. Enjoyed lovely sunsets from West End beach. Perfect place away from crowded beaches and traffic. Can’t say enough good things about Czech Mate.
5.0
We really enjoyed the house! It was stocked full of amenities! Countless towels, cookware, games, linens. I have never stayed in a rental that was supplied so well for a family stay. We loved having direct beach and bay access. The kayaks were awesome too! The only advice I would give is that it needs a little bigger grill and the grass needs trimmed around the front for better access. We would definitely book this property again.
5.0
Great property! Loved the location and access to both the beach and bay. Comfortable home with everything needed and more. Enjoyed family game nights each evening - something we don’t usually do but found fun for all with the huge selection. Spent delightful mornings on the back deck. Enjoyed lovely sunsets from West End beach. Perfect place away from crowded beaches and traffic. Can’t say enough good things about Czech Mate.
5.0
We really enjoyed the house! It was stocked full of amenities! Countless towels, cookware, games, linens. I have never stayed in a rental that was supplied so well for a family stay. We loved having direct beach and bay access. The kayaks were awesome too! The only advice I would give is that it needs a little bigger grill and the grass needs trimmed around the front for better access. We would definitely book this property again.
5.0
The house was just as described. Check in was a breeze. All the amenities were there. A beach out the front door and a beach out the back door, AND a loooong beach just a few steps down the road. We saw hundreds of blue crabs, and even a couple of stingrays! We have family in Mobile, and they got to come down and stay for a few days. Plenty of room. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone!
5.0
The house was just as described. Check in was a breeze. All the amenities were there. A beach out the front door and a beach out the back door, AND a loooong beach just a few steps down the road. We saw hundreds of blue crabs, and even a couple of stingrays! We have family in Mobile, and they got to come down and stay for a few days. Plenty of room. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone!
5.0
This house was an outstanding experience for our family, the house was spacious and open an easy walk to the Bayside beach or short walk to the Gulfside beach or West End Public beach (which was really nice in the early morning everyone loved walking in the sand and surf collecting sea shells). The only thing I wish was different was that the internet would connect to the smatt TV so you have more options to watch at night and during stormy times than just basic television channels.
5.0
This house is wonderful. It is spacious and clean. There are great views, but most of all peace and quiet. Thank you for sharing your vacation home.
5.0
This house is wonderful. It is spacious and clean. There are great views, but most of all peace and quiet. Thank you for sharing your vacation home.
5.0
Very easy process
5.0
This house was an outstanding experience for our family, the house was spacious and open an easy walk to the Bayside beach or short walk to the Gulfside beach or West End Public beach (which was really nice in the early morning everyone loved walking in the sand and surf collecting sea shells). The only thing I wish was different was that the internet would connect to the smatt TV so you have more options to watch at night and during stormy times than just basic television channels.
5.0
The Czech Mate made our stay fun, easy and relaxing. It had everything we needed. The kayaks were a huge hit. There was a huge selection of DVD’s and games to keep everyone occupied when we weren’t at the beach. Our group all preferred to gulf side, the sound/bay had a lot of rocks in the water but the calmness of the water was great for the little kids. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
A relaxing place to recharge.
The Czech Mate made our stay fun, easy and relaxing. It had everything we needed. The kayaks were a huge hit. There was a huge selection of DVD’s and games to keep everyone occupied when we weren’t at the beach. Our group all preferred to gulf side, the sound/bay had a lot of rocks in the water but the calmness of the water was great for the little kids. We would definitely stay here again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Dauphin Island?
The average price for a rental in Dauphin Island is $332 per night. This rental is $17 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at \"Czech Mate\", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is \"Czech Mate\", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End 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 \"Czech Mate\", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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