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Second Wind - Pool, Game Room, and fantastic Crow's Nest views of the Island!

Holiday home in Dauphin Island with private pool and kitchen

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Escape to Second Wind, a charming beach house on Dauphin Island with great Gulf views and direct access to the beach. Unwind in the rooftop Crow’s Nest with panoramic views or relax in the private heated pool; enjoy game nights in the Game Room or cozy up by the fireplace.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12199 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • 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.

Second Wind - Pool, Game Room, and fantastic Crow's Nest views of the Island!

Second Wind is a popular Dauphin Island beach rental with great Gulf views and is just across the 2-lane street from the Gulf of Mexico Beach.

Second Wind has an ideal beach house layout- 4 bedrooms, a Game Room, a small, private, heated pool, and roof-top Crow’s Nest; it’s easy to see why this beach house is one of the most popular vacation rentals on Dauphin Island.

This elevated, two-story home has a Master Suite on the first level with a private full bath. There is also a half-bath off the kitchen. The Great Room is large, open, and has a flat-screen TV over the fireplace. The Second Level has three bedrooms, two of which share a Jack and Jill half bathroom with a shower. There is a third full bathroom on this level and a Game Room (great for nighttime or rainy days). The 4th bedroom is a small bunk room just off the Game Room, which is quite small and suitable for children. The rooftop has a “Crow’s Nest,” which provides panoramic views of the Island. This house is NOT Pet-Friendly.

Gulf Beach access is 1/8 mile from the end of your driveway!

As with all of our Dauphin Island Beach Rentals, all linens and towels are provided, WIFI, along with a fully-outfitted kitchen. There will be a starter pack of toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags; please plan on bringing more for day 2 ;). A great beach vacation is waiting on you! The pool is heated from October thru April.

House Rules:
1. Minimum Age for the Primary Renter is 25, and Primary Renter must be present for the entire stay.
2. Maximum Occupancy numbers include Children 3 and over and cannot be exceeded at any time.
3. All of our Homes are Non-Smoking.
4. A signed Rental Agreement is Required, which contains additional Rules and Guidance.
5. This property does not allow weddings or parties.
6. Check-in time is 3 pm, and check-out time is 10 am.
7. Start dishes and linens before departure.
8. Take the trash can to the street on Tuesday night and Friday night.
9. This home is NOT Pet-Friendly.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

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
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

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 the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • 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: 2,146 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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 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 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

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About the area

Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West End Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 17 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 58 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Fort Morgan - 59 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Second Wind - Pool, Game Room, and fantastic Crow's Nest views of the Island! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Second Wind - Pool, Game Room, and fantastic Crow's Nest views of the Island! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Second Wind - Pool, Game Room, and fantastic Crow's Nest views of the Island!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Second Wind - Pool, Game Room, and fantastic Crow's Nest views of the Island!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Second Wind - Pool, Game Room, and fantastic Crow's Nest views of the Island! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Dauphin Island Beaches and within 3 miles (5 km) of West End Beach and Dauphin Island Public Beach. Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Second Wind - Pool, Game Room, and fantastic Crow's Nest views of the Island! Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha B.

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

Perfect beach house

Everything was perfect. Wi-Fi was out but fixed the next day. Pool water was a little too cool but t they came right out and adjusted the temperature and it was great from then on. Needed propane for the grill, got it the next day. Could not have asked for better customer service. Lots of room and plenty of sleeping areas. Will definitely stay again. Go on the beach at 6-7am and load up on good shells
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful views from the top of the building, including gorgeous sunsets. Very nicely decorated to enjoy the natural light inside. Fun little porch pool!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to check in and check out. Clean house. Great location! Loved the crows nest. Great for our two families to gather and stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaye W.

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

Family Vacation 2024

We have complaints. Was easy check in and out. Property management kept us up to date on weather changing. Was a very reflaxing and fun filled week with our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walker S.

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

Great Vacation Place

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

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

Multi family vacation

We had 3 families with kids raging from 2-15. The crows next was the best part of this house. We watched every sunrise up there with our coffee. Spent a lot of time playing pool and foosball which was helpful for entertaining children. The pool was also great for the young children who weren't the biggest fans of the ocean. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation! It was so easy to communicate with the hosts. If you decide to stay here say hi to the mourning dove that hangs out by the house....we named him Dave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxie W.

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

Annual Family Island Escape

We loved staying at Second Wind! Location, location, location. Proximity to beach was almost like being ON the beach. Spacious home with plenty of sleeping space and 3 1/2 baths. The Crow’s Nest was perfect for DI fireworks display and viewing the amazing Alabama sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

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

Week on Island

Had a family week at Dauphin Island, house was perfect for multi generational family. Swimming pool on the deck, pool table upstairs and roof top deck were big hits. Down side was lots of stairs to get in the house. In general a good stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis T.

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

Second Wind is second to none

Had a wonderful time very spacey home pet friendly pool was awesome no houses on either side makes It feel like you are alone . Me and wife rented golf cart great way to see island had wonderful time. See you again in August 22 already booked again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Sara B.

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

Perfect for families

This was a great location to just come to chill without all the crazy tourist action. We were 2 families that are best friends 4 adults and 6 kids ranging from 2 to 11 the pool is small but perfect for kiddos! I loved that they always had something to do whether it be ride scooters, play at the beach or swimming in the pool. Although there is plenty to do on the island, we did venture off the island by taking the ferry over to Ft Morgan which we highly recommend. Overall could've been cleaner upon arrival but wasn't unacceptable. We did have to leave a day early due to typical Strom Ida but that couldn't be prevented.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

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

Overall very good

Great location for the price, and the ability to accommodate pets. The crows nest on the roof has an incredible view, and the living room area with a large sectional is a great place to relax at the end of the day. But it needs some home improvements. The crows nest has a great view but there are several nails that need to be hammered back in. The wood boards around the deck need attention, one next to the pool came apart when stepping on one side. There was mildew on the shower curtain on the main floor. And most importantly- the mattresses. They are old and in very poor condition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

Second Wind

Beautiful, wonderful family vacation. House is perfect for families. Everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Phoenix B.

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

Pretty good!

The location itself was great, not too far from town, but super close to the beach. The house was huge and well planned out for a lot of people. And the pool was an awesome touch at the end of a long beach day! The only down sides are that there was no lift in this house for bringing a bunch of stuff in/out. The entry doors were hard to get unlocked, and it really didn't look like the house had been deep cleaned in a while. Overall though we would definitely come back and use these vacation rentals!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

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

Nice beach house

We enjoyed our stay! The house had plenty of room and was in a Good location/property but just needs some updating/TLc. (Pool needs a cover-we were unable to use 2 days bc outdoor temps were cool so that was disappointing) (windows upstairs did not shut and doors were hard to open/close. ) Other than those little things, the house had everything we needed, they had a ton of beach chairs & toys and was an easy walk to the beach! For future renter-do not speed on this island! We got a ticket within 5 minutes of bring on the island & saw many others pulled over too.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miriam O.

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

Everything About This Place is YES

Excellent, excellent, excellent place to stay, especially if you have a family and want to quarantine in style. Honestly, its the best vacation we've ever had. It was so nice to swim in the pool and then hit the beach. We saw some magnificent sunrises and sunsets, and the crow's nest at the top is the perfect place to watch the stars at night. Cooking at home was a breeze with the fully stocked kitchen. My only regret is that I didn't book two weeks. Thank you for a wonderful time!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Mary M.

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

Family Beach Trip

Our family had a great stay at Dauphin Island. It was also great that we were able to bring our 2 dogs (and that they could go on the beach). The house is located in a great area of the island ... more remote and on a quiet cul d sac. The kitchen was well appointed (except for spoons) and had an array of cookware! The pool was fun on the deck and nice to have after a day at the beach. The birds eye deck was also fun and a great place to watch the sunset. My only constructive feedback was that it could have been cleaner. The sheets were not in good shape and the dishes in the cabinets were not clean - requiring us to clean some when we got there.. that aside, we had a great week and really enjoyed the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Hannah W.

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

Great Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The location was great as we could just walk across the street to the beach. The house as a whole was good but could use updating. The kids loved the pool. We loved Dauphin Island!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Paul E.

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

Family retreat

The house is well suited for a big family gathering. The island and short walk to beach is very spread out and the beach is mostly clean (some seaweed comes in with the tides). The observation deck and pool are great add-on features. Be prepared to bring everything that you need. A bit annoying to have to change propane, get batteries for remote, light bulbs, and basic essentials like dishwasher detergent and salt/pepper are a few examples. The beds are only fair and overall the accommodations are of average quality (furniture / kitchen appliances). All in, however, we would return to this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

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

The house was great and the grandkids loved the pool.

The check/checkout process was very easy. I would recommend this house and rental company too all my friends. Thanks again for a great family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Loved every minute of it!

Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jami D.

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

Big house, fun stay

The house was plenty big enough for our large group. The kids had fun in the heated pool. Everything you need is in the well-stocked kitchen. Even though the house isn't beachfront, it's a much shorter walk than I anticipated.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

Beautiful !!!!

The house was fantastic. The location was also great. Lots of room for a large group and plenty of space. The pool was so refreshing at the end of the beach day. Only thing I'd like to see different is more comfortable furniture for the wonderful porch sitting and maybe some beach chairs to use. Otherwise the place was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Mark S., Phoenix, AZ

Great View - Needs Updates

House is in a wonderful location with fabulous views. The interior needs some updating, especially the two sleeper sofas (not sleep able and need new ones, to dirty to sleep on) which ended up not accommodating our families. Thank goodness we brought three air beds or we would not have had enough sleeping accommodations. Due to heavy rain, two of the bedrooms leaked and need to be repaired. Overall okay place, but really needs some updates.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jeff L.

Enjoyed the stay

The house had plenty of room and the pool was an added bonus for the kids. Pool table was nice, but only one usable pool stick. Kitchen and living room area was open and extremely valuable. Access to both beaches was a short easy walk and the crow's nest was nice for views of island and sunset/sunrise as well as tanning for the ladies. We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S.

Great location, perfect layout for large groups, use that pool!!

We loved our week at the house. The location is great. The layout of the house is good for large groups. The house is well stocked with pots and pans. Needs mixing bowls and I would have loved a few plastic cup options but we just ended up buying solo cups. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016