The Whale House - Elegant Charm in Dauphin Island Village
About this cottage rental
Located in Dauphin Island, this charming cottage for $130 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. 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. A Central Location: The Whale House is really in the center of 'town'. I use quotation marks because there are only about 1,100 full-time residents and the entire Island is only 14 miles long. You're able to walk to most activities and bicycle riding gets you to the places that walking doesn't. Three of the island's 4 restaurants are within walking distance...not including the Bakery, behind the cottage. The beaches are accessible via bicycle, short car ride, or the town's public transportation (two minivans). Things We Love About the Island: There is a large bird sanctuary that provides excellent walking paths - you'll see beach, forest and swamp on the walk. We love to go there. There is also a small forested bird watching area that we like to walk through as well (an old Indian mound). The Estuarium is great. They often have fun classes as well as a great tour through their fish/sea life exhibits.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Garden
Map of Dauphin Island, AL
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(134 Reviews)
4.0
The kitchen was efficient and stocked with basics. It was nice to have washer and dryer. The first night we could hear critters in the walls and the attic, did not hear anything after that. The place was cozy and met our needs. It was a relatively quiet neighborhood during the Christmas holiday.
5.0
This house was just big enough for my mom and her husband and the small children that stayed with her on our family vacation. It had all needed amenities and was in a quiet neighborhood.
5.0
Very comfortable and cozy place for our Dauphin Island vacation!! This was my daughters first time visiting the beach and this was the perfect location for just that!! The cottage had everything we needed and extra amenities too!! The location is perfect, in the center of the island you can get to either end in about 10 mins. The host was very accommodating with no issues at all!! The pictures match the description, actually everything was better than pictured!! Would recommend to anyone looking for a lowkey vacation spot!!
5.0
We had a great visit at The Whale House and Dauphin Island - We do Recommend The "West" Beach! House is not really walking distance to the beaches, but VERY doable to come back and forth in car or golf cart.
5.0
We absolutely loved everything about this vacation! The island is the most relaxing and the Whale House was perfect for a small family ! Communication with the host was effortless and pleasant! We will definitely book here again and again !
5.0
Very easy experience from booking, check in, to check out. The cottage was really nice and very cozy, felt like home away from home the entire time. Highly recommend.
5.0
Cottage was in perfect location for everything we wanted to do. Comfortable beds wonderful kitchen. Quiet neighborhood. We loved getting out early to beach for shelling.
5.0
What a lovely place and the Whale House fit our needs perfectly.
4.0
I have stayed at numerous property on this island. This particular property is very comfortable, can accommodate a family, and has a well-stocked kitchen. Plenty of room inside and out. My only troubles were a lack of hot water from the bathroom sink and non-working lamps. All minor compared to the quality and comfort of this cute house. I would stay here again.
4.0
The house was comfortable, the kitchen well stocked, and the location close to great birding spots. The problem with the listing is that it could be important to mention that you can only access the bathroom through one of the bedrooms. It would not work for two couples.
4.0
This property was adequate for our family of 4. Everything is described true. Remember it is an old house and therefore the floors are not level. Many places were within walking distance. We enjoyed many of the things the island had to offer. We especially liked the beaches and the fact that we had a lot of space to ourselves. I highly recommend the island as a family destination!
4.0
Good location & clean
5.0
Very easy to navigate through the app, house was clean and ready, I would say it was centrally located on the island. Had a few questions and were answered quickly. Also had to adjust our stay by 1 day, owner had no problem refunding our money for that day.
Would definitely recommend, and would certainly stay there again if we visited again.
5.0
This was a great place to stay and bird. Very clean and 2 minutes walking from the Shell Mound Park. Very quiet.
5.0
I went with two of my best friends from high school and we loved our weekend at the Whale House. It had everything we needed for cooking, extra blankets, cute decorations, the beds were pretty comfortable, and the location was great! Right next to some local shops, a gas station, and centrally located to the beaches. We loved getting to relax at the house and explore the island, we highly recommend the Whale House for not just friends who want some quality time, but also families and couples who want to get away to a quiet island with friendly locals and great beaches. Patricia was also great to communicate with and responded to any questions or messages quickly. Thankfully, we didn’t need for anything!
5.0
Very nice property. Very clean. In walking distance of just about everything. The host was very nice. Check in/out process very easy.
4.0
Overall the stay was fine...the house is well prepare for anything you need to cook or clean. Wifi worked fine. Easy access to restaurants and beach.
5.0
What a gem
Excellent location! Quite neighborhood and Great little house
5.0
Clean comfy and quiet
3rd year here and always impressed by the cleanliness and the location in the original neighborhood of this island... Quiet and peaceful..close to everything..no it's not on the beach and the quaint neighborhood is very cozy. Owners are very accommodating to every need as everything you need is in the well stocked kitchen..will be back.
5.0
Charming house in a quiet neighborhood.
Quiet neighborhood, small, charming, comfortable house. Great location for walks, around the neighborhood, and in a couple nature areas nearby. There is also a fabulous bakery right around the block, and several small shops and restaurants also in walking distance. Only a short drive to anything on the island. It was very hot while we were there, but the air conditioning kept the house comfortable. Great place for a small family or a couple. One thing to be aware of, is that everything is in a line. If someone is sleeping on the sofa bed in the front room, they have to walk through both the bedrooms to get to the bathroom. The washer and dryer are located in one of the bedrooms, and a bit noisy to run while sleeping. These arrangements were totally ok for our family, but something to be aware of.
5.0
The Whale House on Dauphin Island is a great get-away location to escape the hub-bub of the "condo world" on the mainland shore of the Gulf. The island vibe is quaint and quiet and the people are friendly and laid back. Be aware that the trade off for that is that the amenities here are also not what you would find on the mainland; there are no late night restaurants, or Walmart . If you want to spend time with your family away from the noise of the world, this is the place!! The beach is clean and relatively unpopulated, there are sites to see at the aquarium, and civil war fort, as well as the lovely bird sanctuary and activities like fishing and biking and sunbathing to the sound of the waves and the gulls.
5.0
Wonderful stay at the Whale House
The Whale House is a comfortable cozy place to stay on Dauphin Island! Everything you need cooking and preparing food in the amazing eat-in kitchen has been provided for by the host. The beds were extremely comfortable and having a washer and dryer was a bonus! Everything is clean and well organized. The location in a quiet neighborhood allows for easy access to anything you would want to see on the island. Our friends and family love biking to the various places. We would definitely rent the Whale House again.
5.0
Relaxing stay at The Whale House
The Whale House on Dauphin Island is a great get-away location to escape the hub-bub of the "condo world" on the mainland shore of the Gulf. The island vibe is quaint and quiet and the people are friendly and laid back. Be aware that the trade off for that is that the amenities here are also not what you would find on the mainland; there are no late night restaurants, or Walmart . If you want to spend time with your family away from the noise of the world, this is the place!! The beach is clean and relatively unpopulated, there are sites to see at the aquarium, and civil war fort, as well as the lovely bird sanctuary and activities like fishing and biking and sunbathing to the sound of the waves and the gulls.
5.0
Perfect size and location for three family members, just no really private bedrooms and just one bathroom. Clean and well stocked. Convenient washer and dryer and nice size kitchen. Furniture was comfortable and beds were great.
5.0
Convenient location and nice size
Perfect size and location for three family members, just no really private bedrooms and just one bathroom. Clean and well stocked. Convenient washer and dryer and nice size kitchen. Furniture was comfortable and beds were great.
5.0
This shotgun house is perfect size for a couple. Walking distance to birding locations and Lighthouse Bakery. Nice front and back porch to sit outside. Perfect haven for a visit to Dauphin Island
5.0
Whalehouse - fun decor and great location
This shotgun house is perfect size for a couple. Walking distance to birding locations and Lighthouse Bakery. Nice front and back porch to sit outside. Perfect haven for a visit to Dauphin Island
5.0
Lovely place to stay and just relax! Just what we were looking for to get away from the hectic pace of life. Good restaurants, too!
4.0
This cute little house reminded me of what we locally call "a little old lake cottage". Has its little foibles (uneven floors, funny door closures); but it was a fine place to stay. Could use a deep cleaning and some new paint on the walls. Yard was cared for and pest control was good. Would probably stay here again.
5.0
Quiet relaxation
Lovely place to stay and just relax! Just what we were looking for to get away from the hectic pace of life. Good restaurants, too!
4.0
A little "lake cottage"
This cute little house reminded me of what we locally call "a little old lake cottage". Has its little foibles (uneven floors, funny door closures); but it was a fine place to stay. Could use a deep cleaning and some new paint on the walls. Yard was cared for and pest control was good. Would probably stay here again.
4.0
Nice time!
Whaler was fine only issue we’re ceiling fan’s needed attention!
Otherwise place was clean and comfortable.
5.0
It was very nice at the whale house,all the amenities of home, nice porches to relax and everything was in walking distance,we really enjoyed our stay we will be back,thanks for having us,it truly was a great experience thanks
5.0
We enjoyed another nice quiet visit to the island and our favorite little 🐳🏡 This is a perfect place for a couple who doesn’t really care if they have a beachfront view or a lot of steps.
5.0
My Whale house experience
It was very nice at the whale house,all the amenities of home, nice porches to relax and everything was in walking distance,we really enjoyed our stay we will be back,thanks for having us,it truly was a great experience thanks
5.0
Return visit
We enjoyed another nice quiet visit to the island and our favorite little 🐳🏡 This is a perfect place for a couple who doesn’t really care if they have a beachfront view or a lot of steps.
5.0
My husband and I come to Dauphin Island every year to celebrate our birthdays. The cottage we normally stay at was rented therefore, we tried out something new. We couldn't have been more pleased with our stay at the Whale Cottage. We felt right at home! The owner was super nice and helpful. The cottage was extremely clean and very well supplied with everything you could possibly need from the comforts of home. We will for sure be back!
5.0
Birthday Getaway
My husband and I come to Dauphin Island every year to celebrate our birthdays. The cottage we normally stay at was rented therefore, we tried out something new. We couldn't have been more pleased with our stay at the Whale Cottage. We felt right at home! The owner was super nice and helpful. The cottage was extremely clean and very well supplied with everything you could possibly need from the comforts of home. We will for sure be back!
5.0
Check in and arrival could not have been easier! The well-appointed kitchen with gas stove was much appreciated. Towels and toiletries were available, like a nice hotel. We welcomed the cold water bottles in the refrigerator when we arrived. The only negative was the layout of the rooms -- it was hard to have privacy, since you have to walk through one bedroom to get in and out the front door, and the only way into the bathroom was through the other bedroom. I got no response when checking out early, which is the only reason I gave 4 stars
(instead of 5) for communication with property manager.
5.0
Charming in-town cottage
Check in and arrival could not have been easier! The well-appointed kitchen with gas stove was much appreciated. Towels and toiletries were available, like a nice hotel. We welcomed the cold water bottles in the refrigerator when we arrived. The only negative was the layout of the rooms -- it was hard to have privacy, since you have to walk through one bedroom to get in and out the front door, and the only way into the bathroom was through the other bedroom. I got no response when checking out early, which is the only reason I gave 4 stars
(instead of 5) for communication with property manager.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Dauphin Island?
The average price for a rental in Dauphin Island is $269 per night. This rental is $139 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Whale House - Elegant Charm in Dauphin Island Village. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Whale House - Elegant Charm in Dauphin Island Village pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Whale House - Elegant Charm in Dauphin Island Village?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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