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Experience tranquility in this secluded, waterfront home. Enjoy comfortable furnishings, a large screened area for relaxation or playtime, and fish from the dock. With a kayak available for use and nearby access to Dauphin Island attractions like Historic Fort Gaines and Bellingrath Gardens.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91728 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

River House minutes to Dauphin Island. Perfect getaway for quiet peaceful rest

Short drive to Dauphin Island on the Gulf of Mexico. Come rest yourself with family in this lovely waterfront home. Secluded, private property with acreage for children to play and explore nature. Comfortable furnishings, screened porches to feel the soft breezes. Relaxing and peaceful. It has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. A large screened area for relaxing, barbecuing, or playing ping pong. You can fish from the dock, or sunbathe while viewing the river. And yes, there are alligators in the river. While they are rarely seen, the gators are there and usually as afraid of humans and we are of them.
While staying in this lovely home surrounded by lots of trees and water, there will be squirrels, deer, raccoons, birds, frogs and verbal insects (cicadas) to notice during your tranquil time here.
Dauphin Island is about 15 minutes away. You can also visit the Historic Fort Gaines, the Sea Lab and Estuarium (with some hands on attractions that will fascinate the kids). Lots of restaurants, and the freshest seafood is right next door.
The historical Bellingrath Gardens (10 minute drive) with its beautiful blooms all year is a sight to see. Takes about 30 minutes to get to Mobile with all the attractions there.

Please review the house rules prior to booking. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact Kate at 251-802-7837
We'd love to have you visit.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside is allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,728 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Please strip the beds and leave the sheets on the floor in the bedroom

Please put all garbage in bags and put in cans downstairs

Notify Kate @ 251-802-7837 when you leave.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No Work Crews. No Commercial Crews.

We cannot allow pets or service animals due to allergies which can cause severe and adverse reactions requiring immediate medical attention

No more than 4 vehicles allowed on the property. No Campers or RVs allowed. Absolutely no heavy trucks driving on the grass. No Parking on the grass.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Children included in the booking only

Events

No events allowed

You may have guests but no loud parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside is allowed

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: You may have guests but no loud parties
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Is River House minutes to Dauphin Island. Perfect getaway for quiet peaceful rest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at River House minutes to Dauphin Island. Perfect getaway for quiet peaceful rest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River House minutes to Dauphin Island. Perfect getaway for quiet peaceful rest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River House minutes to Dauphin Island. Perfect getaway for quiet peaceful rest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River House minutes to Dauphin Island. Perfect getaway for quiet peaceful rest located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Mon Louis Island and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Mobile Bay. Bayfront Park and Bellingrath Gardens and Home are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 80 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conner C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

Great place on a great piece of property. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Family Getaway

Great family getaway on Fowl River. Close to Dauphin Island, Beaches, the Alabama Aquarium and Fort Gaines. Great for families!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mac H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway

The home was just what we needed. Plenty of room for the entire family. The kids really enjoyed fishing from the pier. We really enjoyed the time together sitting inside the screened porches. Great place with plenty of room to roam!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robby B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and home

This house and property was great for two families with kids. Lots of room inside and out, and the ping pong table downstairs was a hit. Host was very friendly and thoughtful, checking in with us before and during our stay. We will definitely suggest this house to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wesley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect off-island spot for Dauphin trip

The house was very clean and provided everything we needed for a weeks stay. The location was perfect - less expensive than staying right on Dauphin Island but about as close as you can get with a Dollar General right down the road for last minute needs. The ping pong table was an added bonus for the kids. Would definitely stay here again! Very private.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outdoor bounty

The place was clean, spacious and comfortable. We docked our boat on the new pier, caught crabs in the provided traps, foraged for 4 varieties of gourmet mushrooms on the property and had an over all fantastic trip. Gorgeous views and easy access to the bays and great fishing. And our host was fast to reply and gracious with any request we had. Could not be happier.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home and GREAT host and fishing

We found this gem last minute and were SO happy with it. The directions were very easy, host is great and it is a very private spot on huge lot with a brand new dock right on the water. We spent 2 nights and all 3 beds we used were super comfortable. The house inside was spotless and very nicely decorated. The back deck is upstairs on second floor and watching summer lightning storms in the distance and sunset is beautiful. We had no issues with mosquitoes which I just assumed would be a problem that close to water so that was cool. Both evenings we fished and used one of the crab cages for fun. We threw everything back but got a really nice redfish 20" and 19" flounder. Several croakers and a few small hard heads. For 3 dudes this place was AWESOME! Store is right around the corner and easy drive to/from Mobile for fishing supplies. We ate 2 times at an incredible restaurant called Bayou Seafood Company which has the BEST fried and boiled shrimp we have ever had at a really fair price. Growing up in S Texas we were surprised as it blew away the Kings Inn and Papadeuex fried shrimp which is really good if you're familiar with them. For private pilots its really close to Mobile, St. Elmo and Dauphin Island. We did have to fly out early to beat summer pop up storms but that's gulf coast in summer. Would have loved to have stayed longer. If the hosts will let us we'll def come back every chance we get. If you have kids they would LOVE the dock. AC was GREAT!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conrad P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice property with great views

We had a great time at the property and enjoyed the water access. Perfect place for a family with boat access
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip

Awesome place, great host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great house. It’s clean and comfortable. The views are great. The hosts are fantastic. I bought some of the best lump crabmeat I have had in years! The shrimp were great too and I had some shipped to my son in Washington State.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the location

The property was wonderful... Love the location and view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful setting

Would highly suggest booking this property. The property is beautiful and peaceful and very spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend!

This was such a peaceful, beautiful place to stay. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fae H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend

We were here for a peaceful birthday weekend and this was just the place!! Coffee in the morning on the screened in porch was amazing, and the walk down to the dock, we could have spent the whole day there just watching the wildlife. We went to the Bellengrath gardens for the Chinese lantern fest and it was lovely. Restaurants were crowded so we BBQ ‘d at the house was perfect sitting under the house and still able to visit while cooking. Great place!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

serene and peaceful

We loved our stay. Our hosts Patricia and Victor are a delight. We look forward to our next stay. Delicious crabs, peaceful, secluded and 15 min from Dauphin Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Was nice and peaceful and we enjoyed the house and being away from the city
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

The house suited our needs perfectly. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mobile Mardi Gras

Loved the screened in porch. Great location for attending Mardi Gras and going to Dolphin Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra B.

We will be back

Beautiful home, our hostess was great!! Our family was very comfortable, enjoyed hanging around the house with the family!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Skylar S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING

We loved everything about our stay! From fishing off the dock, swinging in the swing, relaxing in the home, to sitting on the balcony watching it rain. It was nothing short of perfect! Such a peaceful atmosphere, we will definitely be visiting again!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bayou and Beach!

Wonderful stay in a lovely home with exceptional surroundings! Nature Galore! Loved fishing off the dock at night. Short drive to beautiful beaches. Nice to spend the day at the beach then coming home to our secluded retreat, Fantastic property owners!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

Home away from home/quiet retreat

The house was immaculate when we arrived our host Patrician was kind helpful and easy to work with even during our planning phase. She was very knowledgeable about the area and surrounding cities. Definitely worth the drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Skye S.

Feels like home...

Beautiful, spacious lake house that feels like home! The home was beautiful. The scenery was amazing. The kids loved looking for crabs on the pier. Beaches just a short drive away. We definitely had a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

The house was neat and clean with plenty of room to spread out. The screened back porch was perfect for watching summer storms roll in. Easy access to the beach and other locations from the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and perfect.

Loved staying here. The house was just as pictured and clean. Everything worked, beds were comfortable, and loved the view. Kitchen had everything we needed. Nice and private place and still close to the beach. Even caught some fish from the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022