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Private beach, Private dock,Gorgeous sunsets over bay. Bring dogs. Special rates

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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 9193 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Private beach, Private dock,Gorgeous sunsets over bay. Bring dogs. Special rates

Beachfront dog friendly house with sandy beach and dock on Sound. Decks overlooking both South and North. Double height living room with panoramic views. Gulf beach quick walk across the street with easy access. OUTSTANDING VIEWS, WATERFRONT, ACCESS TO TWO PRIVATE SANDY BEACHES, SERENITY!

QUICK SUMMARY: 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. Huge bay-front deck out back with covered and open areas. Covered deck out front on south side has view to Gulf beach. Plenty of chairs and lounges on the decks with eating tables. Charcoal grill available outdoors underneath roofed area, with view of water while you cook.

PRIVATE Dock (even though pictures show 2 stories on dock, you cannot walk upstairs to second story. However, second story provides nice shade while you enjoy using lower level.

PRIVATE SANDY BEACH with the best location on the bay side. This is the last house on the street and there is a long stretch of beach to the east that has no docks and very few people. Depending on size of your boat, bring it along.

ENCLOSED OUTDOOR SHOWER under HOUSE. COVERED CONCRETE PARKING PAD under house.

THIS IS THE MOST PET FRIENDLY PLACE YOU WILL FIND. We allow multiple doggies!
Sundeck has latched gate to contain dogs. Get the pups out on the beach 100 feet from your back door.

SUNRISES and SUNSET VIEWS from inside huge windows and decks! Sandy private bay beach with private dock PLUS private Gulf beach access! No permits are required for fishing or just enjoying either beach.

BEDROOMS and BATHS: : Total of 4 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms downstairs, and 2 bedrooms upstairs. 2 FULL BATHS and 1 HALF BATH. One of the King bedrooms is considered your "master" suite located on our first floor with its own Smart TV set and wide glass doors opening up to the deck which faces the bay. Great unobstructed views, all the time. Attached to the master is a large bathroom. THe other first floor bedroom has a queen size bed and a private deck balcony which overlooks the gulf side. It is close to our second downstairs bathroom. Upstairs is another King Size Bedroom, plus the fourth bedroom which has 2 twin size beds. 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 diniing and living room areas open onto the back deck, with sliders. Also, double-height windows face the bayside.

SECOND FLOOR has a large open living area with our third TV, as well as the 2 second floor bedrooms already described. Large, tall windows face both the Gulf side AND the Bay side from the second floor, views of the water all around!

OUTSIDE: Enjoy our large outdoor area below the house with outdoor shower. Enjoy our long, newly constructed wooden walkway to bay beach leading directly to your private dock.

BEAUTIFUL NATURE: the Sunrise AND sunset is visible from your house! The beach grass sways and you will often see pelicans. Sit back and soak it all in.

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

If the week you want is booked check our other house right next door: 'Sea Dream'. See VRBO listing 258081. Or, both houses can be rented together, depending upon availability, for a wonderful family compound get away.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS BEFORE INSTANTLY BOOKING, PLEASE WRITE YOUR MESSAGE OR QUESTION to PROPERTY HOST, DEBORAH S..

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

  • 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

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

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

Property is also known as

AMAZING BEACH BAY FRONT GULF FRONT PRIVATE DOCK
DOCK PRIVATE SANDY BEACH +GULF VERY DOG FRIENDLY
January LOW Rates Amazing Beach Front Private Dock
Nov december LOW Rates Amazing Beach Front Private Dock
September Special Amazing House Beach Front Access to Gulf BAY

About the area

Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • West End Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 12 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 16 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private beach, Private dock,Gorgeous sunsets over bay. Bring dogs. Special rates pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Private beach, Private dock,Gorgeous sunsets over bay. Bring dogs. Special rates?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private beach, Private dock,Gorgeous sunsets over bay. Bring dogs. Special rates?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private beach, Private dock,Gorgeous sunsets over bay. Bring dogs. Special rates 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 beach, Private dock,Gorgeous sunsets over bay. Bring dogs. Special rates Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Dauphin Island

This property was an amazing find for our extended family. We like to travel with our pups and this home was very accommodating. There was plenty of room for our group to spread out. The views were amazing. We had amazing sunrises and sunsets. We had multiple days when we were visited by dolphins. The gulf side is a fairly easy walk but we decided that we enjoyed the relative quiet of the bay. Plenty of sand by the dock to sit and relax. Water was calm and shallow. The home is very comfortable with plenty of kitchen supplies. Check in was easy and the property manager was very responsive and pleasant. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

JAY C.

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

Xmas and NEW YEAR 2024 Fishbone

We couldn't of asked for a better stay. Everything was exactly as advertised. Deborah was there for any additional questions at a moments notice. Didn't want to leave!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

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

Great experience

We definitely want to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristal M.

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

Loved the private beach!

We had a great stay. Property was as described and a great location- private beach on the bay and just a short walk to the gulf. Our dog loved the water access to swim and play.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Whitney H.

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

Wonderful visit

The house was beautiful and very comfortable. We had tons of space and gorgeous views! Dauphin Island was very relaxing and everyone is so friendly and accommodating. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Great weekend getaway

Nice location on Dauphin Island's West End. The private beach and dock were lovely. The kitchen was well equipped with everything you needed. Lots of extra blankets and nice comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim H., Birmingham

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

Bay house

Dock with covering for shade is great. The beach is across the street. Very quiet with plenty of land for dogs or kids to play. At the end of a road.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

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

A Bayside Birthday

We stayed at Fishbones to relax and celebrate a friend’s 40th birthday. If you’re looking for calm and quiet with your own private beach then Fishbones is for you. Close to everything in the heart of the island, Fishbones has everything you need to catch some rays and relax either indoors or outdoors. It did not disappoint!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G., New Tazewell, United States

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

Love Dauphin Island

We enjoyed our stay at this property and the Island. Wonderful to feel how laid back the area is. Will definitely be coming back to the area. The house was very comfortable and the view of the bay every morning was fabulous. Internet and data connections were lacking. But other than that couldn’t have asked for a better set up. Thank you for letting us stay at this property ! Sandra and family
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

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