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Escape to the tranquil west end of Dauphin Island at Waverly Retreat, where you'll discover a four-bedroom oceanfront haven perfect for family gatherings. Listen to the soothing tide from the furnished deck or fire up the gas grill for casual cookouts with loved ones.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 101930 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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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.

Dreamy oceanfront gem with beach access, furnished deck, & fast WiFi - dogs OK

Waverly Retreat

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Ever wanted to know what it is like to live right on the sand? Well, you won't have to winder any longer when you call this fantastic Dauphin Island retreat home for a little while! Waverly, a four-bedroom oceanfront gem that is more than ready to accommodate the whole family, is perched on the west end of the island to give you a bit of peace and quiet while still being near all of the action. As soon as the sun comes up, listen to the tide ebb and flow on the furnished deck. Or, if everyone has built up an appetite from a full day at the beach, fire up the gas grill and have a casual cookout with loved ones. For more formal meals, the full kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, wonderful white countertops, an island, dishwasher, and deep sink. Plus, everyone can be part of the conversation during meal prep with the dining area adjacent to the kitchen. When it is time to settle down, the living room features three sofas and a mounted flatscreen TV to make movie nights a breeze, and all four bedrooms are on each corner of the home to give everyone some privacy.

Things to Know
Free high-speed WiFi
Dog-friendly
Beach access

This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,930 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

64005
Vrbo Property

About the area

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Dauphin Island travel guide
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Alabama Aerial View
    Dauphin Island Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dauphin Island West Beach
    West End Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of South Alabama
    University of South Alabama
    56 min drive - 46.3 miles
  • Fort Morgan which includes heritage elements and military items
    Fort Morgan
    59 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium
    17 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    14 min drive
  • Chevron
    14 min drive
  • Pelican Pub
    14 min drive
  • Pirate's Bar & Grill
    15 min drive
  • Capt'n Snappers
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dreamy oceanfront gem with beach access, furnished deck, & fast WiFi - dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dreamy oceanfront gem with beach access, furnished deck, & fast WiFi - dogs OK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dreamy oceanfront gem with beach access, furnished deck, & fast WiFi - dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dreamy oceanfront gem with beach access, furnished deck, & fast WiFi - dogs OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dreamy oceanfront gem with beach access, furnished deck, & fast WiFi - dogs OK located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Dreamy oceanfront gem with beach access, furnished deck, & fast WiFi - dogs OK Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Fun stay super close to water

It was Bananas how close you are to the water at this location! Other than that we had an excellent stay. Very calming decor with everything we needed and quiet to the close waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Faith O.

Family Trip to DI 2024

Beautiful home very comfortable and close to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian C.

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

Family Summer Vaca

Great house, perfect for our family! Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey L.

Great for families and pets!

Had a wonderful time relaxing! There were high winds and rip currents during our stay, but being able to sit on the back porch somewhat protected from the elements allowed us to continue to enjoy our trip!

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Perfect

Perfect place to experience the best Dauphin Island has to offer. Clean and updated with awesome views. Loved the large deck which was very steps away to the water. Great that it's pet friendly. A lot of steps but typical for the location. Highly recommended and hope to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Wonderful Stay

Very clean, quiet and relaxing. Amazing view and beach. Exactly what we were looking for! It was hard to leave this place. Just wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Valeria D.

Great Stay!!!

We loved that the house was a few steps from the beach. The space was awesome. We will stay again. The management was responsive. We really enjoyed our weekend.

8/10 Good

Carol F.

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

Bday getaway

The house was as described, very nice, clean, well- equipped. The staff was responsive to our concerns and got back to us quickly when needed. The back porch was awesome and spacious. The location was not ideal as there is a house directly in front on the ocean side. We could still see the ocean, at an angle. No beach to speak of, but it didn't spoil our fun. We could walk down to the beach where there was space to spread out. All in all, a very nice week
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend get away

This house was perfect for us. Very clean and laid out well. Was very short walk to the beach and could park under the house. Kitchen is well stocked and everything worked on the property. Will definitely want a return visit
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley V.

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

April 2024

Great size house for families. Nice beach access and quick walk to west end public beach. A few palmetto bigs made their appearance and scared kids, but overall wonderful experience. Great price too!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

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

Nothing short of stunning

Absolutely the most amazing place. I have never been to Dauphin island but the friends I traveled with had visited the island a few times prior. Everything was amazing. The house was perfect. My friends even said it was the best place they have stayed on the island. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Skylar S.

Amazing house.

We loved the layout of the house and the high ceilings. It had great natural lighting and views of the ocean. Parking was easy and even though it stormed and had some flooding, the Vacasa agent on the island ensured we were safe and accounted for our vehicle by assisting us in moving it to a better location during the flooding. The house was safe and never lost power.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rose Z.

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

Red Flag weekend

Although the waves were crashing onto the beach just outside the house, the sounds were soft inside. The house was perfect for our group, four bedrooms each with its own bath. The house is a short walk to the west end public beach, a wonderful place to explore and beach comb. We would definitely stay there again, even though two bedroom doors stick against uneven floors and some minor wall damage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Great location and home

We loved our stay at this beach house. Right on the beach and close proximity to the water. We could sit on the back deck and enjoy seeing and hearing the gulf. It’s so close to the water that it was not a chore to walk to the beach. Some of the family could be at the beach while others were on the deck and could still see each other and talk. We enjoyed playing cornhole on the deck with the board/bags provided. Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We would definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry W.

Waverly Retreat

The house was spacious enough for 6 adults and two toddlers. Customer service was great to deal with on two items that needed to be corrected. The items were corrected the day that they were reported before noon.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Perfect relaxing beach house

We loved this property! Our goal was relaxation and we met it! The sound of the Gulf waves was exactly what I envisioned. The private drive and parking right at the steps was convenient for loading/unloading and parking under the house provided shade for the car. Loved having steps off the back deck to access the beach which is essentially shared with the 3 other houses in the immediate area. It was a perfect scenario. You can even see dolphins chasing the fishing boats from the deck!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Overall a great stay

The house was beautiful and well laid out. Because I’ve traveled to the south before, I knew bugs and cockroaches would be a possibility, only had 2 the entire stay. The proximity to the beach and water was amazing. Sitting on the deck with Coffee in the morning and a drink in the evening and having the surf sounds started and ended the day. Be prepared for steps and lots of sand. Plenty of dishes, utensils and cookware. Bring storage containers, I left some. Will definitely consider a return trip!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peaceful getaway

This a great peaceful spot towards the west end of the beach. It is a second row house but you still have a beautiful view of the beach. The 4 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms is a definite plus. The kitchen was pretty well stocked except for a large cooking pot. The cornhole boards would have been great but we couldn’t find the sacks to play with anywhere in the house. The one thing that was really concerning was the flooring throughout the house. This definitely needs to be addressed. The floor in the kitchen is coming up and there are several soft spots. In one of the bedrooms there was a piece of plywood down with a rug over it so I can only imagine what condition the floor was beneath. The bathroom flooring was coming up in this same bedroom. There was obviously a leak at some point in the house. The only room that didn’t have soft spots in the floor was the master bedroom. With that being said we love the house and location minus the flooring issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kristy W.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Family Beach Vacation

Overall the stay was good. We did find the house a little dirty in the kitchen upon arrival, trash cans smelt like old sea food. There was not a broom in the house and I contacted Vacasa twice during our stay and never received one. I walked on sandy floors the entire stay. There were some cosmetic issues with scuffed walls and a few small holes in the walls in 2 of the bedrooms. The trim on all of the base boards looked incomplete with nail holes that had not been filled in. A few of the doors drug the floor when opening and closing. I know this is picky but for the price I expected a well put together vacation home. This house is on the west end so no beach in front of the homes, some access between the front rough of houses. We were there at a time with high level rip currents and high waves due to tropical disturbances in the gulf so this led to flooded road on our last 2 days of our stay. Of course that is mother natures fault. I recommend not driving a low profile car in case of flooding. It would be nice to know in the description that there is limited beach front. A few things that I recommend that need to be added to this house that come in handy at other homes we have rented: extra linens and blankets, there were none here. A guide of the island with restaurants, activities, and places to visit. Luckily we have been to the island at least 6 times before and we’re familiar with it, but definitely would come in handy for newbies to the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carmen C.

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

Beautiful Retreat But...

My family and I thouroughly and I mean thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Waverly. The home was beautiful, the view was beautiful, we had good TV and internet connection when we needed it, the host was very responsive to our needs. We had to take away a star however for a few things. 1. The sheets in the master bedroom were dirty on arrival. We notified the host and they had housekeeping out within the hour to remedy the matter. I do appreciate how responsive the host and the housekeepers were and they were very apologetic about this. 2. Roaches...when we arrived we noticed 2 dead roaches in front of the laundry set. Over the course of our stay we killed 6. 2 in the living room, 1 in the master bathroom, 3 in the guest bathroom facing the water. We notified the host of this and they had pest control out immediately to spray. So hopefully the next tenenants dont encounter the same issue. Again much appreciative to the host and their reaponsiveness. We did notice dead roaches in the vacuum cleaner when we were cleaning up to leave so it may be an issue that the housekeeping staff is not communicating back to the host. 3. Driveway...it is soft. So if you have a smaller vehicle you may not be able to park underneath the house. Also says parking for 4 but the cement only could accomodate 2 under the house and there is no street parking. There is a small access road but it is also used by the house in front. It wasnt an issue for us with 1 car, but may be for others.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

darlene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and house is very nice and has everything you need to enjoy beach time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

Great beach house

Clean, A/C worked great, amazing beach location!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very nice and clean, this is one time that I really felt like the pictures didn't do it justice. The back deck is huge and a perfect spot for catching some rays and watching the ocean. You can see the beach pefectly from the back deck. It was nice to be able to sit up there and still be able to have a close eye on the kids playing in the waves. The beds were comfy, the bathrooms were nice amd didnt feel cramped. It was a great home away from home for four adults and three kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025