Title: “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! Condo on the beach, with outdoor pool ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55400000/55396600/55396559/60b75bc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55400000/55396600/55396559/44afed37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55400000/55396600/55396559/a479961e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55400000/55396600/55396559/6f7bed5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55400000/55396600/55396559/1aeae634.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Happy Joy, a unique beachside condo in Dauphin Island, Alabama. Enjoy the spacious great room with kitchen and living areas. Relax in the Sun Room or master bedroom's en-suite bath. Take advantage of beach gear like wagons and chairs to make your stay unforgettable. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61220 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! Happy Joy is a unique condo that is nestled right on the beach in Dauphin Island, Alabama. We are located on the East end of the island which is higher elevation and is protected from flooding! Yeah! Enjoy family and friends in the great room! Featuring a very spacious kitchen, dining area, and living room with beautiful leather recliners and couch (with USB charging ports and automatic reclining) and smart TV. Relax in the Sun Room by the floor-to-ceiling windows on the daybed and trundle. The master bedroom features a very comfortable king-size bed with an en-suite bath and an adjoining space we call the “Happy Room” that has a daybed and trundle, small desk and printer, and books, games, puzzles, etc. The second bedroom has a super comfortable queen bed with the second bathroom across the hall and a fun Flamingo theme! We also are sharing our beach wagon, chairs, beach toys, and small charcoal grill for your convenience! We want to make “Happy Joy” your home away from home! Walk right out the door and within 2 minutes (we timed it) you will be standing in the beach! You will pass the outdoor shower and pool as you make your way to the quiet, gorgeous white sandy beach! Another unique feature is there are NO stairs to climb in or out of the condo! The only time you will see steps is when you go down the three steps on the boardwalk that lead to the sand! Our family just purchased this condo as a “bucket list” Dream of mine. We have new furniture throughout and everything you need to have a fun and relaxing vacation! We know you will feel Happy at “Happy Joy”! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Fenced private pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,220 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18992200/18992113/w636h476x4y4-43673179.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Front Dauphin Island - Large Condo Sleeps 6 Dauphin Surf Club Dauphin Island - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 89 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=18992113&PinnedHotelID=18992113&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68930000/68920600/68920523/7ccb2419.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SunTime at the BEACH! 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Text it to Joy at 615-396-7151 or include it in your review — we love spotlighting guest memories! Thanks for treating Happy Joy with care. We hope you had a joyful stay and would love to welcome you back again soon! Text (615) 396-7151 when you’re headed out so we can alert the cleaner Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Please do not allow any guests to eat on the beds. Food and drink stains are very challenging to remove and can ruin the comforters. Do not attempt to open the lock to the owner's closet, the supplies inside are strictly for the property owner's use. Do not take any linens, towels, blankets, etc. out of the condo. A fee to replace these items if removed will be taken out of your damage deposit. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and 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 ### Property is also known as Happy Joy Steps to the Beach! “happy Joy” Steps To The Beach “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! Condo “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! Dauphin Island “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! Condo Dauphin Island ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.248522,-88.09969&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kxswD%60%7EuxO%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBOBSBQBOBQBQDOBODQDQDODODOFQDOFOFOFOFOFMFOFMHOFOHMHMFMJMHMHMHKJMHKJMHKJMJKJKJIJIJMLIJIJILILIJILILGLGLILELGLGLGLENGLENELELCNENCLENCLCNCNALCNANANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNBLDNBLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLFLDLHLFLFJHLHLHJHLHJHJHLLJHJJJHJJHLJJJLHJJLHJHLHLHLHLHLHLFNHNFLFNFLFNFNFNDNFNDPFNDNDPBNDPDNBNDPBPBNBPBRBN%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAP%3FNAPARAPAPANCPARCNCPCPCPCNEPCPENENCPENEPGNENGPELGPGLGNGNGLGNINGLILINILIJILILILKLIJKLKJIJKJKJKJKHMJKHKJMFKJMFMJKFMHMFMFMFMFMFMDODMFMDODMDODMDOBMBODO%40MBOBOBO%3FMBO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOAOCO%3FMCOCOCMAOEMCOCOEMEMEOEMEOGMEMEMGMGMGMGMGMIMGKKMGMKKGKKMIKKKIKKKKKKKKIKKMIKKMIMIMIMKKGMIOIMGMIOGOGMGOGOGMGQGMEQGOEOEOEOESEOCOEQCQCOCQCQCQCOASCQAOAQAQASAQAO%3FQ%3FQAS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2iBmu4hbNvBNyRQwXnF8RHRLob4=) Dauphin Island, AL #### What's nearby - Dauphin Island Beaches - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Indian Shell Mound Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Fort Gaines - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive - ‪Pelican Pub - ‬4 min drive - ‪Chevron - ‬3 min drive - ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬4 min drive - ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary, Dauphin Island Beaches and East End Beach. Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! Reviews 9.8 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 38 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan H. 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful family condo The condo was wonderful. Quick walk to the beach, lots of room for the whole family. Loved the kid friendly items and toys! ##### Megan H. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deanna M. 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little Slice of Heaven Everything about this condo was as advertised and absolutely perfect. Could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you Happy Joy for sharing your fabulous home with us. Truly a little slice of heaven. ##### Deanna M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa W. 28 May 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Location #### Vacation Exterior definitely needed some updating and maintenance. Pool was not filled until 3 days into our stay. Inside condo was clean and we had everything we needed. It was a short walk to the beach. ##### Lisa W. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy 27 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely unit, close to the beach. Very well kept up. Quiet area. ##### Amy Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam L. 1 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy Joy Stay Great location and ease of access to the beach. Very quiet location. Easy to get around the area, lots of information to help with things to do and places to eat. Owners very easy to get in touch with and quick responses to our questions. We plan on returning next year! ##### Pam L. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica S., Tyrone georgia 19 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable and relaxing Great location, accomodations, community. ##### Monica S. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonya L. 25 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation spot Great location on the beach. Property is clean and with all the “extras” to make your family vacation great. Owner is easy to communicate with and is quick to reply. ##### Tonya L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie J. 1 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family friendly Nice, clean family friendly condo. ##### Katie J. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa O. 12 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick stay This was a lovely place to stay! No one’s fault that Francine rolled in to spoil the show! Loved the proximity to the beach & we managed 3 beach walks. Okay the last one we got pretty damp but it was exciting! Not your every day experience! We loved the place. Just wished we could have stayed longer! ☺️ ##### Lisa O. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica S. 2 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing!! Love this place and you can look out the window and see the ocean!! We had 6 people and all slept good. When you go to the beach there was never to many people there always had plenty of space!! We took our kids and they range from 2yrs old to 17 years old. The walk to the beach is not bad at all. We went the last week in June. ##### Jessica S. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark M. 6 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach condo It was a nice condo had everything we needed. It was 100 yds from the beach ##### Mark M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri M. 1 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Girls’ beach trip It was a perfect week. The condo was exactly as described and extremely welcoming. We loved that you could see and hear the water from the condo. The beach area was never crowded and the littles loved it! ##### Terri M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### wendy V. 2 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Condo in great location! We absolutely loved our stay at Happy Joy. We were traveling with our 3 children, ages 10, 10 and 12. The proximity to the beach was perfect. We walked about 2 miles down the beach in one direction. We fished 100 yards from the condo, we rented bikes and biked to the bird sanctuary and to the Fort and visited the aquarium. The owners thought of every amenity to make our stay amazing. We will definitely be back! ##### wendy V. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### CARL B. 5 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Joy Clean no problem checking in/out Information booklet helpful Enjoyed the island TV issues Owner very nice ##### CARL B. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Wayland T. 27 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Island of Peace The property location is a perfect setting for much needed recharging time with the family. This property is one of the older properties The outside shows character and age, however the owners of A9 Happy Joy have put their modern touch of decor inside to make the inside feel like home. Our family and I enjoyed our downtime on the private beach all day and in the evening cooking meals making memories together. It is important to know that this property is shared with some full-time occupants Their idea of peace and quiet may not be the same as yours so select accordingly as we learned to adapt and adjust. Thankful for the long days on the beach we were able to adjust to the heavy footed neighbor above with the vocal dog. We are definitely interested in looking at other rental location options to revisit Daulphin Island in the near future. We were thankful with the willingness of the host to hear our concerns about their "heavy footed" above. ##### Wayland T. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah S., Arkadelphia, Arkansas 29 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location for a family beach trip The private beach was convenient for short daytime excursions and allowed us to quickly return to air-conditioning when needed. I’d recommend packing extra Pedialyte powder to give a hydration boost as our son had a prolonged episode of tachycardia although we constantly pushed fluids. The condo was clean and welcoming. Beds were comfortable, and plenty of bath linens and beach towels were available. We brought laundry pods but there were plenty to use for our short stay. Our first aid kit didn’t include vinegar for jellyfish stings, so I was happy to see it in the cabinet. Basic dishes and utensils were included. Shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel dispensers were included. An assigned parking space was available right outside the unit. The upstairs kitten rushed into the condo unit and needed to be retrieved but that was how we found the missing puzzle piece mentioned in previous reviews under the couch! Speaking of upstairs, be prepared for noise from the unit above in this older downstairs condo. I first thought there was someone inside our unit upon arrival. Sounds continued during our stay - not before 8 am or past 10 pm - but the loud echo of coolers being dragged, running, and doors slamming was reminiscent of living in a dorm. We found books for a 4-8 year-old age level as well as a few for older children and adults. We collected seashells, ghost crabs, and visited the Aquarium to learn about marine life and pet stingrays. East End Public Beach (near Fort Gaines) had the best shells and a hermit crab colony along the rocks. We left our gear at home as the provided chairs, toys, nets, umbrella, soft cooler, and beach wagon were convenient. I did still bring our own larger pop-up canopy shelter for better sun coverage and a larger soft-sided cooler. Our family recommends Pirate’s Bar and Grill (panoramic views and selection of adult beverages), Skinner’s Seafood (homemade shrimp and crab bisque, steamed shrimp with black pepper and garlic, crab legs), and Lighthouse Bakery (cinnamon rolls). We spent 1.5 days in Mobile and Foley (outlet mall). A&M Peanut Shop in Mobile sells nuts to feed squirrels in Bienville Square. Overall, we found our stay very comfortable. I’d recommend the condo for small families but would caution guests to prepare for background noise that comes with living in close proximity. When I reached out to Joy before arriving she was prompt and responsive, so I am certain that she would have helped if needed. ##### Deborah S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather S. 18 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Heather S. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elliott E. 31 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable The place was clean and comfortable. No complaints except that I was disappointed in the location and distance from the beach. But in all, the stay was very enjoyable. ##### Elliott E. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jody d. 5 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our stay at Happy Joy We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Happy Joy. It was clean, well stocked and comfortable! We will definitely be back!!! ##### jody d. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabriele H., Hattieville, Arkansas 29 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent experience We had a wonderful experience. The condo was very clean, there were plenty of towels and even beach towels for us to use. We loved the beach toys, umbrella, and the wagon! Plan to return soon! ##### Gabriele H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry H. 16 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great get away Amazing place very close to beach and also attractions ##### Terry H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug G. 11 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy Joy is truly a special place Our family was there for spring break. The location is perfect; there is a pool and the beach is literally just steps away. The "extras" provided by the owner were very helpful--beach accessories and a wagon to haul them in. The unit had plenty of space for the five of us. It could easily sleep 8. We would happily stay here again. The island is a fun place to be, and this unit gave us great access to all of it! ##### Doug G. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaime-Ann S. 1 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break This condo was nice. The decor was cute and we had everything that we needed available. It was comfortable and had easy access to the beach. We enjoyed our stay. ##### Jaime-Ann S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerry Anna P. 21 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Everything is so close and convenient. The beach is just steps away. It was so quiet and peaceful. Will definitely rent again. ##### Jerry Anna P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chandra K., Kaysville, Utah 16 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful relaxing condo Great condo, beautiful beach, centralized location to everything on the island. I particularly liked the tips left by the owners for the best places to go. ##### Chandra K. 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