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Private Boat Ramp - Free use of Kayaks - Crab - Fish, all at your front door.

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Property grounds
Beach nearby
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Marina
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

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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 Boat Ramp - Free use of Kayaks - Crab - Fish, all at your front door.

Best of all Worlds. Waterfront with Private Boat Ramp. Walk a few hundred feet to the Gulf of Mexico. Fish and Crab off your Boardwalk.

Beach is a 4 minute stroll - just across the street.

Very Unique property with private boat ramp. Great wide canal to fish and crab. Very Spacious bedrooms with inside utility room, greatroom with vaulted ceiling, ceramic tiled kitchen with all appliances. Keurig Coffee Maker, Blender, etc.
Free Internet and cable w/HBO. All linens furnished, Charcoal Grill, large deck and covered patio for entertaining and relaxing. Deck on three sides of home.

Remodeled. Central air and Heat, New Fridge, New Microwave, New Dishwasher, New Stairs, New Concrete, New Decks, New Metal Roof, New Paint, Must See!

Property manager

john t. reeves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: $125pet fee per pet. Pets to be approved.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types at the property

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
This property accepts credit cards
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Private Boat Ramp Free use Kayaks Crab Fish all Your Front Door

About the area

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Silver Cay, a neighbourhood in Dauphin Island. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mobile Bay and Fort Morgan Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 12 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Seafood Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Boat Ramp - Free use of Kayaks - Crab - Fish, all at your front door. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Private Boat Ramp - Free use of Kayaks - Crab - Fish, all at your front door.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Boat Ramp - Free use of Kayaks - Crab - Fish, all at your front door.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Boat Ramp - Free use of Kayaks - Crab - Fish, all at your front door. located?

Located in Silver Cay, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Public Beach. West End Beach and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Private Boat Ramp - Free use of Kayaks - Crab - Fish, all at your front door. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jaime f.

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

Our 2nd stay at this location

We have stayed at the property before, and would definitely stay here again. We love how close it is to both the gulf beach and the bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

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

Nice Place

Loved the location. Kids really enjoyed the boat ramp with the kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula P., Chapmansboro TN

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

Family Vacation 2023

We had an amazing time! The house was perfect for what we wanted and needed. Kitchen was stocked well and everything you could need for beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

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

Quiet street

Wonderful vacation on dauphin island. Clean. Quiet street and friendly neighbors. Using the launch for water access was very convenient!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Valerie J.

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

Had a Great Time

We loved our stay here. The beach is right around the corner. Just a few minute walk. The deck/dock on the bay is where we spent most nights watching the sunset. The owner was very responsive to all questions and had a lot of beach gear we could use. My kids, dogs and I had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela Y.

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

AWESOME PLACE

Our family had a wonderful time. The house was perfect and has everything you need. The location is very close to the beach. Make sure you go to the police department and get a free parking permit for the beach parking and you won’t have to walk. We caught some fish and crab in the traps(they love chicken legs). Overall it’s an awesome and beautiful place to stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed S., Chesterton

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

Enjoying our self quarantine

Although the island was closed to business during this covid time, we were able to keep safe distances from others. Kids played in the water and caught pinfish and baby shrimp. When Americans are back open for business we will be back to enjoy this spot again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Herb S.

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

Clean, quiet, perfect location

This was our 1st experience with renting, John was very quick to respond with any questions and the property was portrayed accurately. The house and property were clean, location was great, neighborhood was quiet and just a couple minute walk to the bay or gulf beaches. My 10-12yr old loved catching crabs and fish in the canal and launch as well as the kayaks. We would love to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

We loved the location, but I think the place could use a little love and upkeep. The goal was to be at the beach and on the water so it didnt bother us too much, but the beds were not pleasant and the AC was out the first night we were there. Still loved the stay just based on the location but the house could use some love to make it a bit more comfy
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, Well Stocked Kitchen

We loved being on the canal on Dauphin Island. It was easy to put our kayaks in the water and the sunset/sunrise views were great. We had a group of 8+ so the well stocked kitchen was wonderful. We used the crockpot and blender several times and there were plenty of plates, etc for our crew to use. Our biggest complaint was that the bathrooms didn't have fans that work. With only two bathrooms for 8 people, this was challenging.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K., Cadott, WI, USA

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

Superb location

Stayed here for 5 days in March as we came to Dauphin Island on our teacher spring break. The location is superb. We enjoyed fishing in the canals and taking the 4 minute walk to the gulf multiple times a day. Really, the only negative for us was some upkeep— there was lots of garbage in the yard (I spent an hour cleaning it up one day) and the grill was so rusted out that it was unusable. We would have loved to be able to open the big windows, but either way they were nice. We love to cook and the kitchen was very well stocked. The kayaks and boat launch were a giant plus as well. The location was quiet and it was nice to be a block off the windy gulf. Overall, We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alie H.

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

June 2022

We had a fantastic stay! Walking distance to both the bay and the gulf, access to the canal and kayaks provided were a fun change of pace, everywhere we ate out for dinner was awesome! Perfect beach stay ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Chris S.

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

Great location for boating or beachfront

Had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Heather S.

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

Great location and layout

I gave it only 3 stars because we were the first to rent it in 2022 and there were some issues with a bed and one of the bathtubs. That said, it was a great space and I am sure John will fix these things ASAP. The house was clean and the layout was great for 2 moms with kids. The kitchen was well stocked, except coffee mugs, as was the downstairs shed for beach items. There is no need to lug sand toys/buckets or body boards. We used the kayak with the seat, one was missing. I would recommend setting a cake pan of water or a bucket at the entrance as we rinsed off downstairs but still tracked in sand by the time we got upstairs. Also, if you are working the internet wasn't great but I have stayed on this island many times and it can be hit or miss wherever you stay. Overall, great place and I would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Loved our stay

Nice property. Quiet neighborhood convenient to all activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Chris C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great house amazing location

Great house this was our first time to Dauphin Island and to use VRBO. Fishing was amazing from the canal. Home accommodations were fine. We had a couple of concerns but the owner took care of things immediately. Location location location was absolutely perfect. Best of both worlds walk across the street to the gulf or walk the same distance to the sound. Island does close down by 9 pm but that was perfectly fine with me. Crab traps and kayaks were in very good condition as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kevin H.

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

Perfect family vacation

Perfect place for a family vacation. The house had plenty of room for all 7 of us and everything we could possibly need during our stay. Our kids did plenty of fishing off of the canal and rode in the kayaks. Short stroll to the beach. Owner got back to us quick with any questions we had. House was very clean and perfect for us. Only thing I suggest is possibly putting small TVs in other bedrooms. We can’t wait to visit again next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Perfect for rodeo week

We came to DI for rodeo week. This house was just what we needed. Multiple beds and rooms were perfect for our mixed group. The kitchen was well supplied. The outdoor space for working, cooking and hanging out was spacious. There was space to cook, eat, work and hang a hammock. The boat launch really sold us though! It is so nice to have such easy access. Great sunsets and sunrises, easy access to the beach, kayaks and crab traps can all be found there. We had a wonderful time! There is also a gate at the top of the stairs. It is great for containing kiddos and the dog.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

virginia s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

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Hesitant to post my review on line, the facility was not kept up. Lot of things I could say but will leave it as we want stay there again. We did have a wonderful neighbor and enjoyed family time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank D.

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

Great vacation

Owner and neighbors were fabulous!!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Perfect Week

What a wonderful week we had here at Launch Pad, the location is great, a short walk to the gulf or the bay and right on the canal. Our whole crew loved fishing / crabbing off the dock, the Kayaks, everything. The home does need some repair but nothing that hindered our stay and he is working on updates. Owner was super easy to communicate with , super nice and answered all questions promptly. Thank you for sharing your home with us, we are missing it already! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Relaxing

We loved our stay at the property. Fishing out back then short walk to the beach. Was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ma V., Atlanta

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

Wonderful time!

We had a great time and this house was ideal! Love the location and the lay out. Love that we could fish right off our deck. What a plus to be able to launch out boat right from the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Trudy E.

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

Is this really happening

Could handle the weather but visitors should have been put on hold until property was repaired. Rained, was up during night wringing out towels because water was running down walls into main living area and under main door onto main living area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Jay and Jackie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location but...

-We had no internet for 2 days after previously confirming internet was good. We ended up having to call the internet provider to have come out to repair. -No TV for 2 days since the only TV is streamed over the internet -Numerous light bulbs burned out -It was raining the day we checked in. There was a towel strategically placed in a window that had water pouring in. -Because of the leaking window a large portion of that wall is completely rotten on the outside and inside. -Dishes were dirty. Some in the cabinets had food stuck on them. Kitchen drawers inside are filthy. -The house was generally not maintained well. Broken tile floors, lamp broken and doors don’t latch. - On a positive note when contacted the owner did responded quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021