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You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close. With amenities such as a beachfront location and sunloungers, this cottage is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom1250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close

  • Completely Renovated and Remodeled ! Are you tired of staying in a cookie cutter condo and fighting for a space on the beach? If so, look no further than Papa Roy's Paradise! Papa Roy calls his paradise the Peace & Contentment Lodge or the P&C Lodge. His mantra is 'Do nothing and rest afterwards.' Located on Spring Branch just off of Perdido Bay, Papa Roy's Paradise is a little slice of heaven. You can drink coffee in the glassed porch and watch for dolphins or relax with a cocktail on the beach and view the sunset. Inside, there are two bedrooms, a large living area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious glassed/screened porch. For your outdoor pleasure, there are kayaks, paddle boards and even a slide on the dock. On the white sandy beach, there is a gazebo with a sitting area and a grill. Bring your boat and fishing gear! With a little luck, you can catch fish and crabs. In ten minutes, by boat or car, you can be at Pirate's Cove enjoying one of their cheeseburgers in paradise and drinking a world famous bushwhacker. Also, there are many other restaurants located in the area that specialize in local seafood. The sugar sand beaches of Gulf Shores and Pensacola are a short drive away. Fresh fruit and vegetable stands abound in the area! The butchers at the Elberta Grocery will cut your filet, t-bone or porterhouse to order and wrap it in wax paper. They also make and sell the finest sausage in Baldwin County.
    Please inquire if you are interested in winter monthly rental discount!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,250 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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

If guest number exceeds 6 people, renters will be charged 100 dollars per extra guest.
Swim, kayak, slide, fish, paddle-board or any other activities at your own risk! No running on Pier! Only swim in designated area!
No smoking of any kind in house! If you do smoke outside, please dispose in trash receptacle.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Please contact owner for inquires

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
Note from host: Please contact owner for inquires
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Located in Elberta, this cottage is near a water park and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Foley Sportsplex, or consider a night out at Hub Stacey's at The Point. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Elberta travel guide
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Elberta, AL

What's nearby

  • A theme park with roller coasters, a carousel, and a clear blue sky.
    Tropic Falls at OWA
    30 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Two banners hanging from a pole, one reads "The Wharf Orange Beach" and the other "The Wharf".
    The Wharf
    40 min drive - 27.4 miles
  • County Road 95 Park
    16 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Bamahenge
    20 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Tanger Outlet Center
    34 min drive - 19.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Flora-Bama Lounge, Package, and Oyster Bar
    50 min drive
  • Cobalt the Restaurant
    48 min drive
  • The Gulf
    47 min drive
  • Pirates Cove
    14 min drive
  • Flora-Bama Ole River Grill
    50 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close located?

Nestled on the beach, this Elberta cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of County Road 95 Park, Barber Marina and Soldiers Creek Golf Club. Glenlakes Golf Club and Elberta Kids Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 142 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 142 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house and great place to go with kids. Had a good time and the cabana at the water was a big plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was super accommodating and house with pier was just what we wanted. The family had a great time at Papa Roy’s Place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Refreshing Getaway

Enjoyed our stay! Very relaxing & loved the location! We brought our boat & it was just a short drive to the boat ramp!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away!

Great place with younger kids where the can actually get in the water and swim without getting beat down by waves! Wonderful beach and overall wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property!

We absolutely loved our stay! We were able to see dolphins & catch fish from the shore or dock every day. And the pavilion outside is a great way for the kids to get out of the sun or snuggle up and watch a little TV.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We really enjoyed papa Roy’s place. Great place to dock boat. Really cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little slice of Paradise

We had an amazing time. This property is so cute and the view and dolphins are just breathtaking. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

We enjoyed our time at the rental house. It was homey & right on the water as advertised. Wish it was closer to stores, restaurants, etc but we had lots of piece & quiet and saw some crabs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Marjorie and I had a fantastic stay at Papa Roys. We love that fact that it is a very quiet neighborhood. We loved sitting down by the water enjoying our favorite drinks and watching for the dolphines to swim by. We were close enought to Foley to go shopping for an afternoon with many resturants if we did't want to BBQ. We have been at Papa Roys 3 times now and plan to make many more trips down to Alabama. It is worth the 2 1/2 day drive down there.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach getaway!

Beautiful beach house in a great location! Very clean and exactly as described. The private beach and dock were the best parts! My daughter and i swam and my son and husband fished. The water was warm and calm and they caught fish after fish. There were kayaks, life jackets, floats and more. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

We loved the property! We saw all kinds of wildlife: conch shell walking on bottom of water, unidentified huge fish sitting at bottom of water, heron, blue jays taking a bath, and best of all a small gray dolphin 3’ from shore. It was also a full moon so we enjoyed the moon and stars from the dock. We walked daily along the road and it was peaceful and friendly neighbors!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great trip back to Papa Roy's

We went to Papa Roy's Paradise for the second time, and we look forward to returning a third time. I highly recommend staying here! It is so nice to have a private little beach and pier so close to the house, especially with an 8-month-old and 6-year-old in tow. We enjoyed fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, seeing the dolphins, and swimming. Michele is a wonderful, helpful, and responsive host. The only issue we had was with the internet, so we were unable to watch any movies at night on the smart TV or dish on demand, but Michele said they may be getting fiber in the future (fingers crossed!!).
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Firstly, the house was immaculately clean, comfortable, & felt like a home away from home. The host was very quick to respond, kind and helpful. The view was absolutely indescribable. There are just no words. The home comfortably fit 6 people. The Tiki hut was equipped with beautiful comfortable furniture, internet, a TV, surround sound speakers with bluetooth, lights & a fan. There are 2 docks, kayaks, paddleboards, life vests & paddles, literally everything you'd need. The area is safe & perfect for families with children. The highlight of our time at Papa Roy's was the dolphins. We literally SWAM & kayacked with a family of them for going on 2 hours straight the day before we left, & seen them every single day we were there. They even played with us from the dock when we finally came back in. I took a net & caught little shrimp & fed Henry the blue Herron for about 45 mins every day we were there. The house is equipped with everything you'd need from blankets, pillows to cooking utensils, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies etc. I would suggest getting groceries before hand because Walmart delivery is not available for this location. Its is also the pefect place to get away. Your close enough to be 20-25 minutes from Gulf Shores and 30 mins away from Perdido Keys in Flordia. This place was by FAR the most incredible place we have EVER been & our host Michelle was unmatched on every level. As a frequent traveler, we HIGHLY recommend you stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Family Getaway

We had a wonderful time at Papa Roy’s. It was the perfect beach trip minus the chaos of going to the typical beach with condos and tons of people. It was very relaxing and cozy. The private beach and pier was perfect for fishing, swimming, kayaking, sand play, and hanging out. The house is fully stocked with everything you could need and was very comfortable. Michele was a great host and very responsive. I’d recommend stocking up on groceries and bait before arriving because it’s a little bit of a drive 20-30 minutes away from stores. We had an amazing stay and definitely want to come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private Paradise

Had a delightful stay at Papa Roy’s Paradise. This property is ideal for someone seeking rest, remote from the crowds at the beach. The house is small and comfortable for us two, nicely furnished and re-done. The private beach and pier are the best features. We saw dolphins a few times. I caught a fish ( a drum I think) from the pier that was too large to lift. It’s some distance to restaurants and stores. If you’d like to take in some local color I suggest Pirate’s Cove, only 10 minutes away.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Fish Camp

We really enjoyed our stay at Papa Roy’s Paradise. The property has a ton of character and history. It’s obvious that Roy and his family put a ton of work and pride into building this place. The property isn’t close to the action which can be a blessing or curse depending on what your goals are for you visit. Good grocery stores and restaurants will have you doing some driving. That said the place is incredibly quiet and relaxing. Almost no boat traffic and the fishing is excellent!! We caught a huge variety of fish including reds, spotted trout, flounder, mullet, mangrove snapper, hardhead and sail cats, lots of pin fish and even a ray. Live bait and early/late fishing are key. The only small critiques we have are the main bed is pretty uncomfortable and the exterior lighting around the house could be improved. It’s easy to miss the walkway between the two houses. If you’re looking for a beautiful property, relaxing vacation and great fishing you’ll be hard pressed to find a better property. Thanks for a great stay. Ken and Susie
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful place, family friendly and room for littles to run and play! Michelle was an excellent host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can not put into words how peaceful and pleasant this stay was. Everything from the ease of check-in to the comfort and security was 5 stars. I haven't been quiet and still enough to read in years; however, this place made it possible to sit and read an entire book. My son enjoyed fishing all day everyday. We spent every morning running to the bait store 20 minutes down the road. It was a pleasant drive with plenty of beautiful land to see. We made friends with the crane and the numerous dolphins that gave us a visit twice a day. Looking forward to returning again and again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great trip, great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, was able to see a dolphin/dolphins
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house, the area, and our stay. Great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Wonder place and great location. We took our boat and accommodations were perfect. Owners were very easy to deal with. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

It was exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Papa Roy’s! From the moment we arrived, it felt like the perfect relaxing getaway. We loved fishing right off the dock, kayaking around the water, catching hermit crabs, and even watching dolphins swim by. There is so much to do — you truly don’t even have to leave the property to have an amazing time.Our 6-year-old had an absolute blast and was entertained the entire trip. The sunsets each evening were breathtaking, and ending the night with s’mores around the fire pit was the perfect cozy touch.Such a special place for making family memories. Communication with the host was alsoexcellent and timely!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026