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Private bayfront beach- private dock for fishing, Bring dogs. BIG JULY DISCOUNTS

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A two-story beachfront house with a balcony, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the upper level. - Private bayfront beach- private dock for fishing, Bring dogs. BIG JULY DISCOUNTS (Dauphin Island)
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Imagine waking up to panoramic views of the Sound and Gulf at this beachfront dog-friendly house. With two private sandy beaches, a dock, and decks overlooking both South and North, you can soak in serenity from every angle. Unwind in the spacious living room with soaring 18-foot high ceilings or cook up a meal on the charcoal grill while taking in water views.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 92075 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Private bayfront beach- private dock for fishing, Bring dogs. BIG JULY DISCOUNTS

  • UNIQUE SET-UP: you have access to not just one, but two private beaches. You are only 100 feet from your private sandy beach and private dock out back on the Northside, facing the Bay Beach. Out front on the South Side, you can start walking toward the Gulf Beach and in 5 minutes you will reach our neighborhood pathway to Gulf Beach. That area is not available to the general public. It's only available to folks staying in the neighborhood.

    DOG FRIENDLY! We welcome up to 4 dogs! They enjoy our decks, our beaches, and the pet ammenities and comforts we provide.

    OUTSTANDING VIEWS of BEAUTIFUL NATURE: Sunrise AND sunset is visible from the decks and also from double-height windows inside the house, The beach grass sways and you will often see Pelicans and Dolphins! Sit back and soak it all in.

    YOUR OWN DOCK and PIER: Walk down private boardwalk 100 feet to the dock. Have fun fishing, or just relax and hang out. Boats can be parked under our large carport, and wheeled down to the water. Or you could moor it to the dock, depending on the size of your boat.

    QUICK SUMMARY of INDOORS:
    4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths plus outdoor enclosed shower. Spacious 2075 square foot open floor plan with 2nd floor loft/parlor overlooking living room. Huge windows with bay views everywhere in the soaring 18 foot high living room. Well-equipped kitchen has everything. Large laundry room with washer/dryer and sink. Free wifi internet & 3 large flat screen TVs.

    OUTDOOR DECKS: Big, double deck out back on the North side faces the bay. Enjoy covered shade and open sunny areas, eating tables, super comfy chairs. Sliding doors in living room and master bedroom open up to this deck. Out front is your second covered deck with a clear view of the Gulf beach.

    GRILL: Our Charcoal grill is set up underneath roofed area, with an awesome view of water while you cook.

    BEST LOCATION ON THE STREET: Our house is the second to last house on the street (cull de sac). It's a very quiet location, and it's located at the point where the beach is much "wider". That ensures more space, and more privacy.

    THIS IS THE MOST PET FRIENDLY PLACE YOU WILL FIND. We actually allow up to 4 dogs, any size. The Sundeck out back has a latched gate to contain the pups. As mentioned already, dogs are allowed on the bay beach and gulfside beach. We have a convenient outdoor doggy hose to wash them off AND we provide washable Dog Couch Covers and Dog Bed Covers when they relax indoors.

    BIG CARPORT: Park your cars, trucks or boats under large, roofed carport with solid concrete pad. This pad has a superior design, perfect for water drainage to keep it dry.

    MORE DETAIL ON 4 BEDROOMS and 3 BATHROOMS:

    -One of the King bedrooms is considered your "master" suite located on first floor with its own Smart TV set and wide glass doors opening up to the deck which faces the bay. Again, great unobstructed views. Attached to the master is a large bathroom.

    -Second bedroom on first floor has a queen size bed and a private deck balcony which overlooks the breezy gulf side. It is close to our second downstairs bathroom.

    - Third bedroom is upstairs - King Size Bed

    -Fourth bedroom upstairs has 2 Twin Beds .

    Plus there is a convenient pull-out futon in the upstairs living area, in front of the upstairs TV.

    THere is another full bath upstairs.

    LIVING SPACE/FIRST FLOOR:
    Large airy open two-story living room, dining table and fully equipped kitchen with new appliances. The dining and living room areas open onto the back deck, with sliding glass doors.

    SECOND FLOOR has a large open living area with our third TV, as well as the 2 second floor bedrooms already described. Tall windows face both the Gulf side AND the Bay side from the second floor.

    DAMAGE PROTECTION FEE of $59 REQUIRED. This will be included when you perform your instant booking.

    WE ALSO OWN HOUSE NEXT DOOR:
    If the week you want at FishBones is booked, check our other house right next door: 'Sea Dream'. See VRBO listing 258081.

    Or, both houses can be rented together on the same dates, depending upon availability. Our guests who have rented our 2 houses side by side have enjoyed a delightful family & friends compound for reunions, beach weddings, and special occasions.
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    IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS BEFORE INSTANTLY BOOKING, PLEASE WRITE YOUR MESSAGE HERE ON VRBO. OUR PROPERTY HOST, DEBORAH SMITH, IS GLAD TO ASSIST YOU.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 2,075 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Propane gas grills are not allowed anywhere on Dauphin Island. We provide a nice charcoal grill for your use.
Cleaning fish or bait directly on the dock's wooden floor is not permitted. Instead clean your fish using hose, standing directly on the sandy shore
We require that when you book FishBones that you request and purchase a minimum of $ 1500 Damage Protection.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total pets
Note from host: Pets welcome. # type subject to rental agreement.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact us beforehand. Case by case basis.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Contact us beforehand. Case by case basis.
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, 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
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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dauphin Island Beaches and Mobile Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Dauphin Island travel guide
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • A beach with a long stretch of sand and sparse vegetation, leading to the ocean under a sunset sky.
    Dauphin Island Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A wide beach with clear water, a sandy shore, and a distant ship.
    West End Beach
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • A coastal residential area with colorful houses along the beach, a clear blue sky, and the ocean in the background.
    Fort Morgan Beach
    54 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • An arched brick structure leading to a historic building with a grassy courtyard and a sign.
    Fort Morgan
    58 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach
    5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    10 min drive
  • Islanders Restaurant And Bar
    8 min drive
  • Chevron
    10 min drive
  • Island Rainbow
    8 min drive
  • Pirate's Bar & Grill
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private bayfront beach- private dock for fishing, Bring dogs. BIG JULY DISCOUNTS pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at Private bayfront beach- private dock for fishing, Bring dogs. BIG JULY DISCOUNTS?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private bayfront beach- private dock for fishing, Bring dogs. BIG JULY DISCOUNTS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private bayfront beach- private dock for fishing, Bring dogs. BIG JULY DISCOUNTS?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private bayfront beach- private dock for fishing, Bring dogs. BIG JULY DISCOUNTS located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dauphin Island Beaches, West End Beach and Dauphin Island Public Beach. East End Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Private bayfront beach- private dock for fishing, Bring dogs. BIG JULY DISCOUNTS Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and property. Ideal location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Wonderful location and plenty of space. We loved the dock
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darling property on the bay side of Dauphin Island.The hostess was above and beyond in her communications prior to the stay. Made me feel like I was staying at a friend's place at the beach.Will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, super location, wonderful to have a private dock. The dogs thoroughly enjoyed the garden and the beach. The house had everything we needed. Deborah, the rental agent, was fantastic. There were a couple of small issues and she fixed them immediately - seriously excellent customer service and a lovely lady. We look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Shelly M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was very well stocked. The bed and other furniture was comfortable. The view of the bay was quite pretty. The manager had an air conditioner repair company come very quickly, when there was a problem with one of the air conditioners.Overall, the place was clean, however, the throw rugs in the master bath were dirty, as well as deep dirt in corners. The front entrance landing area and front door were pretty dirty. The deck had cushions and beach items strewn about. The description was that the Gulf was across the street. True, but you can’t see from the front, nor just walk across the street. The approximate 1/4 mile walk to the access was easy, and fine for me to do, but a bit misleading.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Great!

Dock was great - nice beach and nice yard. Home was large and had very comfortable King sized beds. Communication with host/property manager was thorough. Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL W.

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

A few days away

Comfortable, clean, quiet place to chill away from the daily grind. The private dock on the sound and the short walk to the gulf are very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angie P.

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

Relaxing and peaceful

Our stay at Fishbones was just what we had hoped for, relaxing, peaceful, and fun! The house was in a great area. We loved how pet-friendly the house was.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene B.

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

Beautiful location

Absolutely perfect beach area, humans and dogs loved everything about this place. We will definitely be back. Some good restaurants close to you and several pet friendly. Just a relaxing vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen w.

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

Fishbones

Was such a great property to be able to get away at with my parents and husband - the home is just as described and views were amazing - the relaxation was just what was needed and communication was with ms Deborah
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy K.

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

Wonderful

As advertised! Great views! Good proximity to the gulf Beach. Perfect vacation for our family! Island is very laid back which we loved! Will definitely go back and would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennie C.

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

Great vacation.

House was great ! Didnt want to leave . Our dogs loved it they didnt want to leave either . Access to beach was very close and easy. Pier on bay side was great for fishing.fishing ..Pei
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Chris C.

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

Wonderful location

The highlight is the back covered porch and open deck overlooking the beautiful white sandy beach on the bay with a walkway to the fishing dock. The house is comfortable, though needing a little maintenance and TLC, but nothing to keep us from returning. The protective furniture covers provided are a godsend! Don't count on having TV reception. Property manager is attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcomb G.

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

VACATION

Property was clean and well apportioned. Even though it was pet friendly it did no smell like a dog. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

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

Wonderful

Everything was exactly as listed. We had a wonderful relaxing vacation. We were able to paddleboard from the beach on the bay side. We saw stingrays, hermit crabs and dolphins. A short walk to the ocean side. It was great that we were able to bring our two dogs. We can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanette R.

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

Family vacation

Enjoyed the dock! Was such a wonderful get away - we took our hammocks and tied them up on the dock and relaxed. The mosquitoes were the only negative part - make sure to take bug spray. The house had everything we needed and was roomy. We enjoyed playing games around the table. We saw dolphins from the dock several days and enjoyed the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. It was very quiet and relaxing. Also, our grand pup enjoyed the trip, too. Wonderful time overall!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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Another wonderful stay at Fish Bones!

We love staying at Fish Bones. It’s a perfect location for families who like to fish and play in the Sound/Bay but still have easy/deeded access to the beautiful beaches and gorgeous waters of the Gulf. We love the amazing sunset views, watching dolphins frolic, flying kites, trapping blue crabs in the provided crab traps, and seeing how many hermit crabs we can find. (We release all the crabs so they’ll, perhaps, be around for the next lucky guests.) You can’t go wrong with this house, location, or fabulous host, Deborah.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lived Up to the Expectation

I had my in-laws visiting from Germany for a quick trip to celebrate my husband's birthday. I wanted to find a quiet spot where I could bring my dog but yet enjoy the outdoors. This house/location looked to be perfect and it was! The Germans were very impressed and said so quite often. There was an issue with the heat not working the first night but Deborah, the PM, was on it and had it fixed as quickly as possible. I would highly recommend this property and we will be coming back again. Melissa
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Just the two of us

We had a wonderful stay at fishbones. The house is great. It is in a perfect spot. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. My husband fished a lot off the dock. We saw dolphins. It was very peaceful even though we had neighbors on both sides. We only used the both level of the house and only one of the bedrooms. The bed was very comfortable.. The back deck has a picnic table and a lot of comfortable seats. We will definitely be back to stay at this house. Deborah our host was awesome. So easy to work and communicate with. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Great stay!

Perfect sized house for 7 of us. Gorgeous views from inside the house. Very convenient location being on the bay side but super short walk across the street to the gulf beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gladys B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The location is great and the house was clean. It wasnice having a front and back porch to enjoy staying out of the sun or watching for the sunset.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya W.

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

July 2025

Awesome property. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place. The dock was our favorite. We spent most of our time sitting on the dock fishing and talking. I caught many fish including founder right off the dock. The views were spectacular. Would recommend to anyone wanting to relax and get away from a busy life. The house met all of our needs including preparing food that we caught. I would definitely revisit. The host was amazing and incredibly available when needed. Wonderful vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Nice Property

House was very nice. I would suggest getting some better kitchenware and some boards need to be replaced on the deck but other than that it was a very nice stay
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Lovely home

We had such a great time and the house was perfect ! Will visit again !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024