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Coastal Gem on the Sand With Large Deck, Ocean Views & Private Pool & Hot Tub

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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Coastal Gem on the Sand With Large Deck, Ocean Views & Private Pool & Hot Tub (Dauphin Island)
Coastal Gem on the Sand With Large Deck, Ocean Views & Private Pool & Hot Tub provides a hot tub and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms282 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Coastal Gem on the Sand With Large Deck, Ocean Views & Private Pool & Hot Tub

  • Summary:

    Doctor's Orders



    The Space:

    Don't worry about commutes to the beach at this getaway because you will already be on the beach! Simply step off of the back deck and you will get your fill of sandy toes and crashing waves in no time or soak in bliss in the brand new 35 x 15 pool or six-person hot tub. Sweeping gulf views with 2000 square feet of fully furnished deck space with high end polywood furniture including a outdoor dinning table & chairs for 10, rocking chairs & loungers for lying in the sun. Not to mention the new 4 burner grill for preparing meals in the evening. Before heading inside take advantage of the outdoor shower to rinse off the salt and sand of the day. The beach fun won't stop when you head inside, as a comprehensive interior renovation was completed in May 2026. The interior is filled with coastal decor, natural light, and panoramic views of the water from nearly every room. Entertaining the whole gang will be easy with the open layout of the kitchen, breakfast nook, dining area, and living room, as everyone can choose their own favorite place to kick back and visit with loved ones. The culinary inclined guests will love hopping into the Chef's fully stocked kitchen with all of the utensils and appliances of home including two fridges, a full size upright freezer, a beer cooler, a coffee maker and an electric stovetop. The kids will love giggling at the breakfast bar. Plus, there will be no need to worry about sandy suits, as the private washer and dryer will allow everyone to pack light!



    After watching the last light of day disappear each night, everyone can retire to their own space with five spacious bedrooms awaiting to assist in a good night's rest. The adults in the group will love claiming one of the three bedrooms with king beds, as each has an attached full bathroom. The other two bedrooms will be great for the kids, as one offers two queen beds and a twin, and the other will make for the best sleepovers with three sets of twin-over-twin bunks! As an addition each bedroom boast its own smart tv.



    What's nearby:

    You will obviously have no lack of beach fun right at your fingertips, so pack a picnic to bring down to the sand and spend all day soaking up the sunshine as the kiddos build sandcastles nearby. When you want to explore the area a bit, head three miles east to the heart of town and check out the local restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores. The far side of the island is home to The Estuarium at Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Fort Gaines, and fairy rides that will bring you over to the Fort Morgan State Historic Site in no time!



    Things to know:

    High-speed WiFi

    Oceanfront

    Pool

    Private hot tub

    Outdoor Shower



    Other Things to Note:

    Pool heating is offered as an optional extra for $35 per day. To add this, please contact Avari Management directly.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing 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: 3,030 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 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

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 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 EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fort Morgan, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dauphin Island Beaches and Fort Morgan Beach. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. 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 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Gem on the Sand With Large Deck, Ocean Views & Private Pool & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Gem on the Sand With Large Deck, Ocean Views & Private Pool & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Gem on the Sand With Large Deck, Ocean Views & Private Pool & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Gem on the Sand With Large Deck, Ocean Views & Private Pool & Hot Tub located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Dauphin Island Beaches, Dauphin Island Public Beach and West End Beach. East End Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Coastal Gem on the Sand With Large Deck, Ocean Views & Private Pool & Hot Tub Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family trip

We had a wonderful time there with our teenage children, young adult children, and our parents(the grand parents) we had plenty of room! It was clean and well stocked with anything you need in the kitchen. I would 100% go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Family Tradition

This was our 3rd time to Dauphin Island with our 2 daughters their husbands and children. Our first time to this property and we were not disappointed in anyway. The location, beach space, abundance of beach toys made it great for the 5 grandsons. The kitchen is well staffed and the house with plenty of bedrooms for all to spread out. The deck and furniture were a great place to spend time when not on the beach. The hot tub was a big plus as well. The property was everything we needed so we booked it again before we left!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Perfect

The house was very clean other than a moldy shower curtain upon arrival. The layout was perfect for our 4-family group and the deck is the best we have seen with the nicest deck furniture ever. The beach was private and there is plenty of room to spread out without neighbors encroaching. We enjoyed the waves, dolphins from the deck, watching the neighboring fishermen reel in catches, and crab hunting at night. The only negative was communication with Vacasa. It is not the same as communicating with an owner and many times if felt like my questions or concerns were being fielded by a call center or by AI. It did not seem like they had any personal knowledge about the house or area. Even with this, we would definitely book this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Julie S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cockroach Infestation

We rent homes on Dauphin Island a couple times a year and this property could have been one of the best in terms of location, size, and amenities. However, the house has a severe roach infestation. Not just a few random bugs; they were crawling across the floors and up the walls, they were in the cabinets and drawers. We had to rewash everything in the kitchen for each use. We rented via VRBO, but all communication afterwards was through Vacasa and it is not a great combination. My husband and I contacted Vacasa multiple times regarding the roach problem and all we got were auto AI responses. We were told that a property manager would reach out to us, but this never happened. All we wanted was someone to come spray and clean out cabinets, drawers, and closets. What could have been the best vacation was overshadowed by the bugs and complete lack of customer service.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

WI/TN Family Gathering

This was our second trip to Dauphin Island. The beach house was amazing and suited our needs perfectly. Each bedroom pretty much had a bathroom of its own. The fifth bedroom had many toys and tv which was perfect for our little ones to play in when not on the beach. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could possibly need including two refrigerators (one with water and ice machine), a panini maker, waffle makers, and many dishes for little ones. In the laundry room, there were extra beach towels, an extra freezer, high chair, and like new washer and dryer. The living room and dining room had plenty of seating for our whole group. The outside furniture was very high quality and included many different options: rocking chairs, lounge chairs, tables, and foot rests. The hot tub was an added bonus as our weather wasn’t fabulous every day. It was great to have an outside shower to wash off the sand before going inside. The property also had an abundance of outside/sand toys as well. There was ample parking for 3-4 vehicles. There was a cargo elevator, put it was locked and no key could be found. This would have been nice to use to carry our belongings in and out. We would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location.

The house was great for a large family gathering! Plenty of rooms and beds! House was clean and organized. Very close to the beach. We were able to see dolphins everyday! Easy to watch kids play on the beach from deck. They also have a ton of kids toys- we appreciated that very much! The hot tub was a lifesaver on colder windy days. -When we got there the hot tub was filthy. Not the sand, but head rests broken, a smell, and not clear water. We messaged team and a guy came that same day to empty it and clean! Very responsive. It didn’t have a cover only a tarp which we couldn’t get to stay on with 30-40mph winds. -The deck was in terrible condition. If you don’t wear shoes every single step, you will get a sliver. I stepped on a rusty nail that was up on the stairs. It needs to be replaced or resurfaced at least. -there is absolutely no cleaning supplies. Nothing to sweep, wipe down counters or clean up spills. - bring extra paper supplies and soap for washer/ dish washer. - when we got there, there was food left by previous tenants all over, under the house. Pickle jars. Potatoes. onions. Beer cans. -finally there was a flood warning with an upcoming storm. We heard from a neighbor that we were to move our cars to a different location. I had to message the company multiple times to get a response to see where to move and if we had to move or if it was further west. I got a response 12 hours after the mayor had posted on Facebook to move your cars.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great house! The beach was the perfect distance for the kiddos to play on the beach and parents to watch from the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Nice house.

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

Awesome property

Will be staying there again
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Fabulous family escape

Great location that offered a nice private beach and well appointed home.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Loved the location and was perfect for our family. Only issues was the wifi not working the first day and living room tv never working. Which was not much of an issue since we stayed out at the beach the whole time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Family vacation

Had a GREAT family vacation with the kids and grandkids. The house was prefect! And right on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selma B.

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

Family time

We had a great stay! House was perfect for us. Good weather and water all week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Awsome property

Everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

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

Relaxing get away

House is in a great spot, beach is nice and not crowded. The house is well stocked with bedding and towels and kitchen amenities and very comfortable to enjoy the living area, deck or hot tub.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great vacation.

We enjoyed our vacation. I did send a couple of comments to the property manager that I do hope are addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni C.

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

Winter beach trip

Doctor’s Orders is an outstanding rental. Beautiful, comfortable, roomy, well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby M.

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

Great Vacstion

Our stay was remarkable. The house had everything we needed. The only thing that we feel needs some work is the bathroom off the bunk room. It could use some updating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reid S.

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

Amazing beach house

We absolutely loved our stay. The location was absolutely perfect. We were able to hang out in the beach everyday with no other people around us. The house was perfect for a big group. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone. We all loved it! The kitchen was also very well equipped for any type of meal! Would 10 out of 10 recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kendra M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, this house was very nice and spacious. It has a beautiful beach/ocean view. Very family friendly. The house was overall fairly clean, aside from some mold around the vents in each of the bathrooms. The hot tub didn't work when we got there (which we were unaware of), but they did get it fixed while we were there. The amenities listed spices, but all that was there was salt and pepper and those were difficult to find. The wi-fi was very spotty and often didn't work. While we didn't use the tvs often, we did use them for some downtime in the evenings for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

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

Great Place as Advertised

Great place for surf fishing and/or easy beach access. Includes some nice amenities that you don't always think of including an extremely well stocked Kitchen (e.g., cast iron skillets, frying equipment, cookie sheets galore, etc...), Weber five burner propane grill on deck, back-up propane tanks, three large refrigerator/freezers and one small freezer chest. Hot tub worked perfectly while we were there and was used much more than I expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy A.

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

What a Great House!

ItT was just my husband and I staying at the house for my 50th birthday as I was really sold on the master bedroom with direct Gulf views. But boy could this be a great place for getting the whole family and/or friends together for a large group trip. PLENTY of space, GREAT views, the deck was fantastic, close to everything and you couldn't beat sitting in the hot tub at night overlooking the water. Would definitely rent here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Great Tennis Trip at the Beach

It was a great house for us to rent, the house had so much room and lots of kitchenware and fridge space. The hot tub was nice to have on a chilly night. When we got there it was dark and we drove a little too far under the house, we got stuck in the sand but Vacasa was kind enough to pull us out. The porch had lots of really nice chairs to sit in or lounge in. Overall great place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Family dream house

Great rooms for large family. Loved being so close on the beach. Disappointed that we were not able to use elevator as one reason I booked this property as family member recently had surgery and I am elderly. Please remove from the amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our first Family Beach Trip was a great success thanks to the ease and accessibility of the Doctor’s Orders. It is perfect for families, especially with young children. Of the 29 VRBOs we’ve stayed in around the globe; this one, by far, was the most well appointed. From theTWO refrigerators & 4 freezers (!)Shrimp boil potsPlenty of Kids plates, bowls & utensilsTupperwareA CoolerTONS of beach toys and shovelsFancy Hair products in the showerNew washer and dryerand even a butter dish!They have a Starter Kit but you’d need to bring:- [ ] Hair dryer (not that you’ll use it - Beach Hair, Don’t Care - [ ] Scissors - [ ] Ziplock bags- [ ] Dish and laundry detergent - [ ] Aluminum foil for baking - [ ] Paper towels- [ ] Napkins- [ ] Paper plates- [ ] ICE!As you can see, we’ve already made notes for our next trip
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025