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Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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A heated pool
A heated pool
Outdoor dining
Exterior
TV
Nestled on the north bayfront, The Big Chill luxury beach home offers a tranquil retreat with its own private pool and huge furnished back deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Inside, you'll find a warm living area for gatherings and meals at both a dining table and breakfast bar in the well-equipped kitchen. Each bedroom boasts its own TV, while cable is available in the comfy living room furniture.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 122550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 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.

Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun
Laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home boasts a private pool and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 4.5 bathrooms and a fridge, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Fishing 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,550 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Important information

You need to know

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 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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

89660

About the area

Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 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) - 50 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 Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks have a pool?

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

Is Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks 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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Reviews

Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Anita B.

Enjoyed our stay

The size of the house, bedrooms and baths, worked great for our family!
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10/10 Excellent

Harprit S.

Great house

Clean and spacious

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Great House

Great Property, the pool was perfect for kids to swim on windy days. House was comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Senior spring break

Great property and island. Would have booked directly through Vacasa had I known better to avoid added fees for vrbo
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Beach house dream!

It was exactly as advertised and we could have stayed another week if real life didn't interfere. The back deck and pool were perfect and we spent most of our time there. The house was spacious and comfortable, i could see how hosting a larger group would be easy peasy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

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

work with a beautiful view

This was the perfect property for our professional retreat! Excellent service.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Great Home with Amazing Views

Love the porches, pool, views, and furnishings!
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8/10 Good

Donald W.

Vacation at big chill

The pool was very nice, the house was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

The Big Chill

Cleanliness was perfect. Heated pool not so much. Could only use it 2 days out of our week. It wasn’t heating properly
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline P.

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

Great time!

We stayed for a long weekend and it was perfect. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

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

Extended family vacation

Slept 12 nicely and low key vibe of area was great. Lots of time to just enjoy family without crowds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Derrick G.

Excellent location and pool is awesome

Huge house with lots of space and natural light. Very clean and can accommodate large parties. Will definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Miranda E.

Beautiful home

Loved the space and the pool was a huge hit with our group. We visited while very windy, but the pool was perfect. Great beds and plenty of room for our group of 6

10/10 Excellent

Maegan W.

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

Summer 2024

We wanted to enjoy fireworks on the beach and it was awesome. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Hope R.

Overall great home

Location was perfect the home was clean minus the mold on the wall in the bathroom with bunk beds. Family enjoyed the home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

We are staying again!

Nice house. We love the bay side. The pool was fabulous. The back deck is nicely fenced for kids and dogs. The kitchen had everything we needed. Note that previous comments mentioned no coffee filters…we left a bunch. The only seasonings in the home were salt and pepper. We brought ALL of our own. There were no games/playing cards-we brought all of our own and were glad that we did. The WiFi situation is not good but that did not detract at all from our stay. If you have folks that are WFH(working from home), they need to hotspot or go into town and set up shop at a restaurant.We had a wonderful week and can’t wait to go back. We did leave a note with some items that needed to be fixed( nothing major - just typical home easy fixes) so we will see if they are repaired by next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Malissa S.

Great stay!

The house was very clean and organized. The bedrooms were very spacious. I loved that it had 4 & 1/2 bathrooms.

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

Great Family Vacation

We love staying at the beach. This house had its own little stretch of beach on the bay and was a very short walk to a beach on the gulf. All the amenities of the house were as listed and in great shape. Really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrinia W.

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

Great Time!

Beautiful property. Home was clean and comfy. Right on the water and the family had so much fun.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

heaterh j.

Perfect

Great house. Clean, bright, and easy access to beach and sound. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Great House!

This was the perfect house for our family Thanksgiving! 9 adults and 1 baby and we had so much space! The beds were comfortable and the kitchen and living room area was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Wow

Super clean house. Very comfortable for a larger groups.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Last minute getaway

Fantastic property, very short walk to the beach, very clean. You will have to carry your luggage and other things up a few flights of stairs when you get there so keep that in mind if you have mobility problems. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

graduation get away

great place for a group of 10 graduating graduate students...would love to see more stable internet, a broom, and the living room fan operable...the home itself was AMAZING and the kitchen was well stocked with all needed materials.

4/10 Poor

Courtney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We did not love our stay at the Big Chill. The house is really suffering from deferred maintenance issues, some of which are safety issues, and lack of hospitality. The interior flooring is popping up in places, we found a nail sticking up on the interior stairs that we had to deal with after my MIL stepped on it walking upstairs, the refrigerator door shelving was cracked such that we could only put lightweight items in them or they would fall down, the ice maker struggled to make ice so we constantly were buying ice. Also, the pool gate was not aligned properly with the fence so it was hard to close, much less lock for safety. Luckily my kids can now swim, but one year ago this would have been an absolutely unacceptable risk to my family. The amenities are about as bare bones as I’ve ever seen in a VRBO. They provided almost nothing, not even coffee filters for their own coffee machine. Luckily we brought extra TP, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent, otherwise, we’d have needed a major shopping trip. The body wash ran out in the master bathroom a few days in, so I think it was not filled up before we arrived. The hosts provided one outdoor garbage can for trash, which was completely full the day we arrived. For a house that fits up to 10 people, they probably should pay for a second trash receptacle. The WiFi did not work for several days. On the plus side, the view from the back porch was beautiful and the neighbors were friendly and shared their beach with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025