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The South 40 | Perfect for small family. Fall break open Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is The South 40 | Perfect for small family. Fall break open located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Dauphin Island Public Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council and Indian Shell Mound Park. West End Beach is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bodie C.

2 May 2016

Great beachfront property

Great property. Excellent views. Well maintained. This was our first trip to Dauphin Island and we really enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016

8/10 Good

Laura S.

26 Mar 2023

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

Neighbors are Close

Overall cute, comfortable little house, but… There is another home being constructed VERY close to the house which wasn’t in the photos or mentioned in the property description. This construction was in addition to another existing home which is also very close to the deck, but is shown in photos, so no surprise there. Sofas in the living room could be more comfortable, but are fine after a good tiring day on the beach. For the nightly rate and proximity to the shore, would recommend, as long as close neighbors aren’t a big deal.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

10 Jul 2023

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Great Location!!

Great value for the location. We had an unobstructed view of beach and clear path which took less than 5 minutes to walk. The houses around us which were considered beachfront were honestly not much closer to the beach than us. We’ve been coming to DI for about 10 years and this was by far the most well stocked and cleanest place we’ve stayed. The kitchen wasn’t overwhelmingly stocked, which made it easier to use. We had an issue with the ac unit not keeping up one day and called the office. A repairman showed up in about 10 minutes to check things out. I would definitely rent again and recommend this house. It was perfect for a small family. We had 3 adults and 1 child.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon R.

12 Jun 2023

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Great Stay!

We had a great stay from start to finish in this great beach house. The communication from the owners was nice. They gave us simple instructions to pickup the keys and find the property. The add was accurate. It had all the amenities as stated in the listing. The house was clean and beautifully decorated. The beds and pillows were comfortable. The view and access to the beach was amazing! All the pans and cooking utensils you could need were available. All the switches were nicely labeled. The outdoor deck furniture was super nice! The deck was either new or very well maintained. There was construction next door, but they didn't really bother us. It looked like that house was getting close to finished. Our family had a wonderful week here, and I would highly recommend it to others, family and friends. The next time we come to Dauphin hopefully this place is available again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deann D., Hohenwald

11 Oct 2022

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Wonderful time!!!

Great house! Great views! Walked off the deck right to the beach.......just the right size for 2 couples......The house was probably the BEST stocked home we have booked as far as all your "necessities". I love to cook, rather than eat out and everything I needed was there!!! Loved it and would definitely book again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S., Wimberley

16 Jul 2022

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Great little house on the beach

Cozy cottage vibe with excellent beach access and view. Well organized kitchen. Comfortable master bedroom. The house has a nice updated porch and great patio furniture too. There are few little updates needed but you can see the owners are working on property improvements. Updated microwave and dishwasher. The bedding and linens are very nice quality. We really felt like this is a homey and comfortable place. The beach was perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

26 Mar 2022

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Great location perfect size.

We had a wonderful time as usual. Wish we had better weather. Our week was a bit chilly. It was still a great relaxing time. The house is perfect not too small not to big. Well stocked with all the basics.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

19 Mar 2022

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Perfect getaway!

Beautifully decorated, very comfy beds and sofas (Beautiful local art work). The kitchen has just about everything needed to cook a great meal or a simple breakfast. Easy 2 minute walk to the beach and miles and miles of sandy beaches!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

10 Mar 2022

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Beautiful view and great location

The house was perfect! Exactly what we were looking for and matched the description. We loved the view from the deck. It was a short walk to the beach. The house was clean and comfortable. The kitchen had great amenities. Overall this was perfect for us! If we're in the area again would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrell B., La Center

11 Oct 2021

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Beautiful View

We really enjoyed stay at this home it is decorated so beautifully and we loved it.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bain W.

11 Sept 2021

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Beautiful Island and location was perfect!

House was in a great location and very clean. Needs a few updates like the tile is broken and soft in places but for the most part this was a great vacation! Beach is close enough that we didn’t feel we had to walk a long way with our stuff. Actually it was so safe we left most of our stuff on the beach every night. Great trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lana B.

13 Jul 2021

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Great Beach House!

Great location and proximity to the beach! Furniture and beds were comfortable. There were ants, especially in the kitchen and the bathroom on the right when you enter. They swarmed our daughters toothbrushes

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

harold f., Covington,LA

29 Mar 2021

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Nice Get Away

Very comfortable and very much as described. A little trouble with the WiFi, but we were able to get help from the property manager. We would come again.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna M.

17 Jan 2021

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Perfect beach house

We had a wonderful stay. The house is clean and super comfortable, not to mention right on the beach. We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mia C.

2 Aug 2020

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Best beach stay yet!

We had a lovely week at Dauphin Island! The cottage was adorable and perfect for us. We loved being able to sit on the porch in the mornings and look over the ocean.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

23 Jan 2020

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Christmas Break

The perfect gift for the family.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

26 Aug 2019

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Cozy beach getaway

Beautiful property, well-maintained and lives up to the pretty pictures in the listing. Bigger than it looks on the outside, open floor plan, nice size rooms. The decor is fun and relaxing - our 11-year-old daughter chose this house because it was the “beachiest” of all the ones we looked at. Nice amenities- indoor washer/dryer, well-equipped kitchen, SMART TV in LR, TVs in bedrooms, WiFi, brand new deck furniture, outdoor shower underneath and faucet on deck to rinse off sand and ocean to keep it out of the house. Bright and sunny inside with great view of the ocean from every room. Easy beach access, only about 200 ft to the beach, no streets to cross. Beautiful beach, not crowded during our stay (1st week of August); wide sandy area, shallow water with gentle waves. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jami M., Lees Summit, MO

7 Apr 2019

Peaceful and pleasant Spring Break!

Absolutely perfect! Couldn’t have asked for anything better! House was well equipped and very clean! Beach was amazing, just steps from the deck! Fishing was great and seeing dolphins swim by 20ft off shore was particularly amazing! Island activities were perfect pace for us! We love this little island and can’t wait to come back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sally l.

9 Sept 2018

A perfect getaway

Beautiful home, great location and Awesome fishing!!

10/10 Excellent

Sandi C., Memphis, Tennessee

10 Aug 2018

Perfect for two couples!

The recent updates are very nice. The kitchen needed a cork screw and some wine glasses, but everything else was there for simple cooking. We loved the location on the island, it was very central. This house would work well with a small family too.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Jun 2018

South 40 Visit

We had a wonderful stay at South 40-A! Great view and really quick to get out to the beach on the private path. We loved being able to have our two small dogs with us too. The only thing missing was a corkscrew, but we bought one. Would love to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Craig B., Fishers, IN

19 Nov 2017

Fantastic location and spectacular view of the ocean, sunrise and sunset

Nice sized property with room to spare. Windows and sliders provide for wonderful scenery. Steps put you in the sand immediately.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

3 May 2017

The perfect little beach house!

Nice clean home. Everything that we needed was there. Wake up to the sound of the ocean. Step out the door and have sand on your toes! Private beach was perfect. The most relaxing vacation I've had in years! I will stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

14 Apr 2017

Empty Nest

This home was perfect for our small group. The home is well maintained and set up perfectly to enjoy the beach. Access to the deck from both bedrooms and the living room area was perfect. Access to the grill below the deck was also an added bonus. We were really close to the water and enjoyed evenings on the deck. The island is pretty cool! Thanks for a great vacation. WE WILL RETURN!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susie B.

9 Mar 2017

The property was perfect for our two couples. Bedrooms at each side if the cottage with their own f

All the luxuries of home. Straight walk out to the beach. Lots and lots of beach. Spacious for 4 adults. Nice deck. Would go back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017

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