Gulf Coast Condos on the Sand Dunes - 101
About this apartment rental
Summary: Beautiful newly renovated condos at the base of the sand dunes. Enjoy your beautiful kitchen with front, rear and side decks, while your family plays on the huge sand dunes behind. The best restaurant on the island Pirate's is right down the street. Very short drive to all of the best beaches on the island. Come enjoy our beautiful home on Dauphin Island! The Space: You have your own private balcony with patio furniture and a stackable washer and dryer in a closet on the deck . It’s about a half a mile/15 min walk to the closest public beach area, Pirates Beach, restaurant and pool! Guest Access: You can walk over the dunes and out to the water but it’s really to far to take beach gear . The closest beach access is.08 of a mile down the street . This unit is part of a four plex building . The Neighborhood: Dauphin Island has several restaurants, bakeries, ice cream shops, boutiques and a couple of bars, 4 public beach accesses, several nature trails, the ferry can take you to Gulf Shores, putt putt golf, a playground and skate park, Ft. Gaines, a small aquarium and estuary, a marina where you can rent pontoon boats. Golf carts, bikes and kayaks can be rented. It’s a true natures lovers paradise! Getting Around: Golf carts and bikes can be rented and is a very popular form of travel on the island! You can park a small boat and trailer in the grass next to the parking lot. Other Things to Note: This is a downstairs unit in a house with 4 units. There are about 5 steps to walk up to enter and there is a railing. Pets: no cats allowed! Two dogs max, 75lbs max, $75 fee per dog. Interaction with Guests: You can reach out to out management team through the app or message thread anytime during your stay ! You will receive a key pad access code the day before your stay !
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
££££
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(51 Reviews)
5.0
Great stay on Dauphin Island with the family
5.0
Great location and dog friendly. We were close to the beach and having our two dogs with us just made the vacation. Our close friends rented two of the other units so our big crowd got to enjoy a great week together. We spent time at the beach with our pets, went deep sea fishing and dined at the local restaurants. Tourist attractions were the ferry boat ride, the forts guarding Mobile Bay, the bird sanctuary and the local artists.
The water pressure was low at times but certainly not a deal breaker. Front porch visiting and late night card playing rounded out our trip.
Very much recommend this stay.
5.0
The property was great. Very quiet and peaceful which is just what we needed. Only issue is I assumed the beach was right outside in the back yard but it wasn’t.
5.0
Great location and you felt like you were at home
Cozy
5.0
Great experience! Everything we needed - welcomed our dogs and easy access to the gulf. Thx!!
5.0
Everything about the house is as advertised. We were staying on the end of a road trip and the Island was the perfect destination! The host has a helpful binder that gave us all the info we needed to make the most out of our three days. We will be back!
5.0
This trip was all about relaxation and treating our son to a great weekend before his school started back up. We really enjoyed our stay at the condo. The location was fairly central to all of the activities we wanted to do.
5.0
Great experience here!
Our family had never been to Dauphin Island, or even a beach before, and this was a great place to stay for our first experience.
While not within easy walking distance of a beach, it's centrally located between the island's public beaches. It's also close to, but just far enough away from the main road that it feels secluded.
The furnishings are nice and beds are comfy. Our 3 kiddos shared the fullsize bunk bed. The bunk bed was abit wobbly and I had to grab a tool to tighten up the hex bolts to feel confident in them climbing around on it.
We enjoyed coming back from the beach to ice cold A/C and relaxing on the couch or playing games together. And the soundproofing is great. We barely heard our upstairs neighbors, and our first night it stormed pretty hard and we didn't hear a sound.
Water pressure is pretty low and was a bit of an issue and bummer, but we made it work. I could see that being a deal breaker for some, though.
The kitchen is nice, though wasn't stocked with all the essentials we'd wanted (example: didn't find a baking sheet for frozen pizzas and had to use foil).
The wrap around porch is nice, too!
Overall it was a great stay for us. Not fancy or glitzy, but just nice and functional. Will consider staying again if we visit Dauphin Island in the future!
5.0
Great little place to stay. Only thing we really didn’t like was having the washer and dryer in a room out back vs inside the condo but otherwise a nice little place! Water pressure for a shower was fine as long as nothing else was running but even without anything else running the sink had pretty bad water pressure. Contact with the owners were great. It was clean for the most part but whoever had stayed before must not have used the bunk beds but crawled around on them as there was sand on top of the duvet. Nice neighborhood and amazing little island in general.
5.0
The only thing that could of been better is the rug in the master bedroom. You had to pull the rug back in order to open or close. Other than that. Nice place!
5.0
Second time staying at one of these condos and it was great!
5.0
Property was perfect. Location was great.
3.0
The condo was nice we enjoyed it had very little water pressure and it got worse when the other guests was in the other rentals not sure what the problem was but overall we enjoyed our stay beds was great the kitchen could you a few more pots and pans and a few other basic items in the kitchen otherwise it was great will stay again
5.0
The unit we rented was nice and clean. Location was not bad, but it's not beachfront/ocean front. Overall, a good experience. Will look into renting again in the future.
5.0
Great location. Quiet neighborhood. It was a much-needed getaway for me. My husband passed away in December and I just needed a few days to relax, and this place was perfect for that. The only downside to this property is the water pressure. We were actually the only people staying at this location during our visit. If the other units had been full, we would not have been able to use the water at all. Other than that issue, it's a great place to stay and I would recommend it 100%. It is pet friendly and I was able to take my Aussiedoodle with me. She enjoyed our little get away as much as I did.
5.0
Very nice place!
5.0
Rooms were amazing and very clean. The house is near everything you might need or want to do and never had any issues with noise upstairs except for kids running. The house was filled with essentials and we did not have to supply anything for laundry or dishes. Parking situation is a little different than home but it is first come first serve! I would not recommend bringing more than 2-3 cars. Charcoal grill worked wonderfully and the fridge was big enough for everything we needed! Beds are very comfortable and the bunkbed was fairly large. The only issue, the bunkbed moves A LOT when you shift around. It wasn’t much of an issue though. There were more than enough linens for showering and the shower was just right in size. Definitely will be coming back. Thank you!
5.0
Property was beautiful. Great stay! Loved the view from the top of the sand dunes! Very convenient location.
4.0
the room was clean and well maintained, the location was quiet and convenient.
5.0
Very nice place - all set up for a comfortable stay. Great location and beautiful sunset views from the dunes behind.
5.0
Close to restaurants and beaches
5.0
Accommodations were quite nice. Very short distance to shops and restaurants. Very comfortable for the price, granted this was off-season. Definitely would recommend.
5.0
We rented this condo so my partner could attend a job interview on the island, it was such a wonderful get away! Quiet neighborhood and our we loved the sand dune behind the condo. The condo was clean and in a great location.
5.0
Very nice property, great location. Would definitely recommend. Hope to return to same condo for another visit.
5.0
Clean, well stocked condo. Convenient location within walking distance of the club. We hiked over the sand dunes to the bay. Great value for the price. Recommended
5.0
Great little condo, near the golf course and in a quiet part of the island. Very clean and well maintained.
3.0
When trying to key into the stay, the code given to me over the app was incorrect. Spent about 10 minutes trying to contact the property manager to get in. I also noticed that the water pressure was too low in the shower. After several reviews pointing out this issue, I would’ve thought it would have been remedied.
5.0
Easy to find and in a great location. Close to the golf course and the main places to eat. As mentioned very clean and all you will need in this cozy condo. Many thanks to the host!
5.0
Great location, very clean and nice accommodations. Really enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others.
5.0
This place was beautiful and amazing! We had such a great time and it was a much needed get away!!!
5.0
My friends and I had so much fun at this property. It was all very clean and up to date! I loved being able to walk over the dunes and be at the beach. We will definitely look into coming back to this property in the future!
5.0
My family enjoyed it !
Great location ! Clean and quiet .
5.0
This property is centrally located between East Beach and West Beach. Great location and property. Water pressure was our only issue!
5.0
Great location.
This property is centrally located between East Beach and West Beach. Great location and property. Water pressure was our only issue!
5.0
Good location near everything. Easy to get to.
Other than the walls being a bit thin and water pressure really low (couldn't maintain shower divert/stopper seal if others where using water the property was very good. No issues with anything. Well stocked for basics to cook and keep food.
Off the main road location made it less traffic and easy to reach everytbing.
5.0
Clean, cool comfortable
A lovely condo, close to the beach, comfortable, clean and quite.
5.0
Easy process and was more than we expected. Absolutely perfect
5.0
We had a wonderful experience. The condo was perfect. Will definitely be back again.
Easy process and was more than we expected. Absolutely perfect
5.0
Overall, 10/10, with expected bumps.
Location was great, peaceful. We had an issue with the fridge and maintenance was sent right over. It was truly like a home away from home. If you have kids, bring plastic or silicone place setting bc everything is glass except some big cups. Be aware that the water pressure gets EXTREMELY low is someone in the other attached condos are taking a shower or flushing the toilet. It took about 30 mins to get the tub about 1/4 full one night before we realized this. I am very picky about cleanliness, and the bedding, towels, tubs, etc were immaculate. We have an infant who crawls on the floor and I felt totally fine with them on it. The cleaning lady is VERY friendly and does a great job. Maintenance was great. The internet is jumpy, signing in and out due to signal often, but this is to be expected on an island. I suggest bringing a hotspot with you if your children game a lot. It wasn't a true issue, however, due to the proximity to the mounds right out the back door and the kids being able to run and play. Vacations aren't for electronics, anyway. The owner was very prompt in response time and the property was exactly as described. Next time, I would bring my own dishwasher pods, as there wasn't enough to wash up enough and we ended up washing by hand often. We brought our own laundry soap, so I cannot say if there was enough of that. Our upstairs neighbors were, I am assuming. Purposefully loud or just not courteous, because it was like a herd of elephants all night stomping back and forth, but as soon as they left, we didn't hear the cleaning lady moving around or anyone else. I don't think this was an issue with the accommodations, just a people issue.
Make sure to check the locks on windows. Luckily, I am a stickler for safety and the kids'room window was unlocked and the master bedroom window didn't lock at all. Overall, I give a 10/10. It was beautiful, clean, great location, and exactly as described. Any issues we had would be expected anywhere. Make sure to have a massive croissant at Lighthouse, and don't wait until the last day to try Skinner's. It seems simple, but that snapper plate is the best dish we had on island the entire time. There IS a circle K for anyone who doesn't want to pack snacks, energy drinks, etc. Pirate's was fantastic, their burgers tastes like steaks. Pelican Pub is HOT on a hot day and you'll only get shade and a breeze in evening on the side of the building. Captain Snapper's & Connie were great!
4.0
Very good.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Dauphin Island?
The average price for a rental in Dauphin Island is £184 per night. This rental is £83 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gulf Coast Condos on the Sand Dunes - 101. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Gulf Coast Condos on the Sand Dunes - 101 pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Gulf Coast Condos on the Sand Dunes - 101?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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