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Gulf of Mexico Beach Cottage - Direct Gulf views from nearly every room! - Knee

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, travel cot, Internet, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Gulf of Mexico Beach Cottage - Direct Gulf views from nearly every room! - Knee provides laundry facilities and more.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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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.

Gulf of Mexico Beach Cottage - Direct Gulf views from nearly every room! - Knee

Knee-Deep is a four bedroom, two bath beach cottage, located directly on Dauphin Island's white sandy Gulf of Mexico beach. An original, authentic beach cottage with recent upgrades. This beach house has plenty of local character. Your family will be able to enjoy this unique house and its great Gulf and Bay views. You are literally ""on the beach"", with no street to cross, just steps to the Gulf. The master bedroom has a king size bed and access to the gulf side deck. Guest bedroom 2 has a Queen size bed, Guest bedroom 3 has a full size bed, and the kids room has a children's bunk and a duo bunk bed (double on the bottom and twin on top) Knee Deep features Gulf and Bay views from nearly every room, and an updated kitchen, completely outfitted with everything you will need for your beach vacation. Extra amenities include a Pack-n-Play and Highchair (bulky items available for use so that you do not need to travel with these items).

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

71
4 Bedroom Beach House With Great Gulf Views

About the area

Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • West End Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 14 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 18 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf of Mexico Beach Cottage - Direct Gulf views from nearly every room! - Knee pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf of Mexico Beach Cottage - Direct Gulf views from nearly every room! - Knee?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf of Mexico Beach Cottage - Direct Gulf views from nearly every room! - Knee?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf of Mexico Beach Cottage - Direct Gulf views from nearly every room! - Knee located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from West End Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Dauphin Island Public Beach. East End Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Gulf of Mexico Beach Cottage - Direct Gulf views from nearly every room! - Knee Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Relaxing Stay at Knee Deep

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Knee Deep! Perfect location with plenty of room for our whole family to spread out. Kitchen well stocked, large laundry room, perfect split layout, direct access to beach and water...I could go on and on! Thanks again for the best getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

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

Great quick getaway

Wonderful, lots of room nice deck and great view
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell R.

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

Fun in the sun!

Great location and place worth the trip!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

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

Loved the beach!

We were very happy with the location and direct access to the beach and ocean. Saw dolphins each day. Had a wonderfully relaxing stay. House was great and the weather was perfect. Enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CJ W.

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

Very nice place on the Gulf

We enjoyed our stay - the home was very clean and everything in working order. Enjoyed having an ice machine. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ellie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location

The home had a gorgeous view, right near the water. The place was clean the king bed was comfortable and the kitchen well stocked. BUT the living room furniture is showing wear. Time to update furniture.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances G.

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

Knee Deep fun!

A beautiful and peaceful location and experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward T.

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

Great access to the beach. Excellent accommodations in the beach house.

Great communication with the rental agency. Very helpful in answering questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Leslie L.

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

Great location

The house has a great view, fully stocked kitchen for cooking, and a great deck. It’s a short walk to the water, which was great for our family, with elderly parents. There was a hiccup checking in with the PIN code door lock, but management was quick to address the issue. We did not have internet the first day but it was due to a storm a week prior to our visit, which they also addressed quickly. Please note one bedroom does not have a closet. If you’re staying for a week it may cause an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marsha D.

Quiet and peaceful stay

Great house, great view of the beach. Need a curtain in the Queen bedroom, sunlight really streams in and room gets hot. Wish there were more comfortable deck furniture and a nice table to eat outside. Overall, we had a great stay and house was comfortable and loved the beach and loved the quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Dallas K.

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

Vacation

Ok. The property was not clean when we arrived. The beach had debris and trash on the way from the cabin to the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kelley F.

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

Family vaca

This is our 2nd time staying in this home!! Great location right on the beach great for little ones! This will be the last year we will stay in this house due to one of the bed room use to have bunks with full size bed and now it’s twin bunk, which I was not aware that it had changed! Great house tho we will be coming back just getting a bigger house with a pool ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Star G., Wildwood, MO

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

Perfect vacation!

Our whole family of 9 enjoyed our stay here! The closet off the Master bedroom was absolutely perfect for setting up my grandson's pack N play for his naps and overnight sleeping. The kitchen was very well appointed and I didn't even need to use my things that I brought along just in case. The only item I wished for was a pizza cutter! Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us! ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

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

Dauphin Island 2022

This is our second time staying at this house and both times everything was perfect! The house is right on the beach and supplied with everything we need and more! I did have to call the property office upon arrival and never received a call back. Luckily we were able to resolve the issue ourselves. We love the house and will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S.

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

Great stay

My family really enjoyed this house and location. It was very clean and spacious enough for our group of 11. The ice chest was really a nice feature that we used daily. Our only concerns were a couple of the mattresses were not that comfortable (the bunk room and the room next to it) and the master and bunk rooms were very warm. We had many encounters with wildlife, both good and bad, that we will remember forever. My mom and I watching dolphins while having our morning coffee was my favorite part. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

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

Perfect place for family vacation

There were 5 adults and 4 children (5, 4, 2, & 1) in our party. This beach house was perfect for our family. We had plenty of room. The house is right off the beach/gulf. Beach access is perfect and only steps away from the house. The view is gorgeous. We saw dolphins and many varieties of birds during our stay. The kids collected lots of seashells. There were boogie boards, chairs, and lots of sand toys stored in the room under the porch. We hope to return again one day and would recommend this stay to anyone we know!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn A.

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

Knee Deep Stay

The property was great for our stay. A snafu with the entry code upon arrival was less than ideal but once we called and reached the management, it was quickly taken care of. The location was fantastic and the island as a whole was great for our week there with family. Clean, comfortable home. Loved the ice maker and the solar lights for entering after dark. A cutting board on site would have been helpful. We also washed the windows ocean side upon arrival as they were dirty on the outside and cleaning them gave us a much better view of the ocean which was righ outside the door!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Perfect beach vacation getaway

This was our family’s first time on Dauphin Island and we loved it! The house was perfect for us, had everything we wanted & it has amazing views of the ocean and we loved the large outside deck. For those new to the area- highly recommend big grocery shopping before you get to the island (there are lots of choices in Mobile); for there is one small local grocery store on the island. Also, be cautious with little ones in the ocean on Dauphin Island- we found many spots that had partial/broken wood beams, barnacles, and even wires & even rebar in the shallow parts of the ocean, where I’m assuming houses or piers used to be. Regardless, I loved the VRBO experience and this rental company has a really easy to use & very informative portal that made the booming and payment experience amazing! We will be going back to this house in our future, for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

neal b.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

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

Great getaway

Had a wonderful time staying here. The view was incredible and we loved having our coffee on the deck listening to the waves every morning. The ice maker was also an added plus. The kitchen was fully stocked and there were plenty of towels which was a nice surprise. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna H.

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

Great property!

We loved staying at this property. It was a great location and had everything we needed and more. We will definitely stay here in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Knee Deep

Awesome place to visit. The house is perfectly cozy and the views are stunning.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

RODERICK M.

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

GREAT HOUSE ON THE BEACH

Wonderful house on the beach close to the water . The house was very nice and clean . Very nice deck with great view of the ocean . Well furnished and has a ice machine that was great for ice in coolers and drinks. , we were able to park very close to the house to make easy loading and unloading vehicle, well stocked with dishes and cookware also had a nice grill. We enjoyed our stay and will defiantly be reserving This house again soon .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

STACY G.

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

Beachfront vacation

Stunning property on the Gulf of Mexico. Steps from the beach, beautiful house. Very clean, had everything we needed ( except for a pizza cutter, I know, kind of random). Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

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