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Unit 012 - Seven Shells

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A house with a covered porch, a staircase, and a small patio area with palm trees. - Unit 012 - Seven Shells (Dauphin Island)
A living room with a television, wooden cabinet, sofa, and a red patterned rug. - Unit 012 - Seven Shells (Dauphin Island)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, dishwasher, and a window with blinds. - Unit 012 - Seven Shells (Dauphin Island)
A covered porch with a ceiling fan, a glass table, two chairs, and a palm tree. - Unit 012 - Seven Shells (Dauphin Island)
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a rug. There is a sofa and a lamp in the background. - Unit 012 - Seven Shells (Dauphin Island)
Unit 012 - Seven Shells provides laundry facilities and more.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Unit 012 - Seven Shells

  • Unit 012 - Seven Shells This home is for those who wish to immerse themselves in the full richness of nature of Alabama's most significant barrier island, Dauphin Island. A pet friendly home and accommodating 8 guests, Seven Shells is your intimate headquarters whether you fill your days with birding, fishing, beachcombing, consuming history and thalassic lore, bicycling, kayaking, shopping, or standing among mighty ancient oaks. Lovely shaded front porch with sunning areas on the side wraps almost entirely around the house. Part of porch and all of back yard is fenced in for keeping pets safe. Circle driveway and extra parking space makes juggling multiple cars and a boat trailer easy. Interior of house has an open feel. Fully accommodating kitchen and stack washer dryer makes maximum use of space. Ample sized wooden dining table anchors the space in sophistication. Whether sitting at the dining table or the living area, you are to enjoy plush seating, always within arms reach of a selection of the owner's palatable literature. Master suite occupies the North side of the house and has private bath with shower/tub combo. 2nd and 3rd bedrooms share a similar bathroom and offer a queen bed, and two bunk bed sets. Located a stone's throw from the island bike path and Cadillac square. Close to sacred Shell Mounds and the East end attractions such as the Ferry Landing, Sea Lab and Estuarium, Fort Gaines, and famous goat trees.

    Things to know about our Dauphin Island Rentals:
    All linens are provided
    Charcoal grill provided
    Pet friendly with non-refundable pet deposit per pet.
    You must be at least 25 years old to rent

    Additional Charges: Cleaning fee, 11% lodging tax, non-refundable reservation fee and damage waiver, optional travel insurance.

    Saturday to Saturday reservations preferred during peak summer season.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Mobile Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with parasailing, windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Dauphin Island travel guide
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • A wooden staircase leading up a grassy hill with trees and hanging moss.
    Indian Shell Mound Park
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A wooden boardwalk through a forest with tall trees and green foliage.
    Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A beach with a long stretch of sand and sparse vegetation, leading to the ocean under a sunset sky.
    Dauphin Island Beaches
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • East End Beach
    19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    2 min drive
  • Islanders Restaurant And Bar
    3 min drive
  • Chevron
    18 min walk
  • Island Rainbow
    4 min drive
  • Pirate's Bar & Grill
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unit 012 - Seven Shells pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unit 012 - Seven Shells?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unit 012 - Seven Shells?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unit 012 - Seven Shells?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unit 012 - Seven Shells located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Indian Shell Mound Park. Dauphin Island Beaches and East End Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Unit 012 - Seven Shells Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dauphin Island Getaway

Seven Shells was a great place for our little Christmas holiday! It was neat and clean, and stocked with all of the necessities. One perk which appealed to us was there were only five or six steps to climb rather than the 20-30 commonly found on stilted beach houses. We were very comfortable. Though it isn’t directly on the water, the location is very convenient to all the amenities of this lovely little town. We found there were several places of interest to visit, and also many restaurants which came highly recommended. The little grocery market had a surprising selection of necessities and more. One small disappointment was the backyard grill, which was very cheap and not cleaned. And there was a nice television in the living area, but not a lot of content was available, perhaps due to the spotty WiFi, which I guess isn’t surprising given the somewhat remote location. ACP Vacation Rentals were very helpful and provided easy instructions and information about the property. We would love to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place To Stay

Dauphin Island is fantastic. This house is small but has great utility. The second bedroom (has a tv) mattress is a little suspect but we switched to the master bedroom and it was fine. I prefer the location (east end) as the west end is a little congested. Our location was perfect. Quiet, safe and easy access. For $10 a day you can park at east, west and middle beaches. There are four free beaches (small coves) but for $10…….. you pay once and it’s good for all the locations. The west end doesn’t allow pets. Overall though the island is very pet friendly. We wouldn’t go anywhere that discriminates against dogs - LOL. Overall, I give the entire experience an B+. The only reason it doesn’t get an A is due to the dining experiences. Pirate Pizza and Wings is fantastic along with Pirates Bar and Grill has excellent food. The others were not very good but that could be because we were there prior to when the season officially opened.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Rental company very easy to work with.
Stayed 24 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint, charming, down to earth vibe

We enjoyed our stay in this small home, but it was everything we needed. Felt like a home that was lived in, and we were just passing throuhh on a journey. We appreciated the small space in a world that wants to push families apart, this felt like a place to bring them together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and peaceful property

Check in/out process was a breeze due to the amazing staff! The poperty was exactly what I expected. Clean, well organized, and had all the essentials that we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cozy and comfortable

The property was just what we wanted, off the beach but close to numerous beach access points. We loved being on the wooded area of the island and the Audubon Bird Sanctuary and ferry were both extremely accessible. There is some construction on a massive lodge and boat shop next door so I will be interested to see what happens to this quaint, quiet street when it opens. One other issue we had was the air conditioning and washer didn't work properly, but the property management were helpful and prompt.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Call me a Karen if you wish, but this place was a dump. Here's our lovely list--Bulb in light blown over kitchen table-Living room fan/light not working at all-Coffee maker outdated with live cockroach that crawled from under it-Bathroom had barely any hand soap-TP roll just sitting on counter-No holder-Duct tape in bathroom shower to cover holes-No tvs in bedrooms-Wifi goes in and out-unable to stream apps-literally had 2 channels to choose from-Came in to 2 large dead cockroaches/water bugs in the floor-Front door hard to open and exit from inside due to wooden blinds not fitting correctly on door-blocks the handle where you cannot turn it!-No backyard patio furniture on large deck out back-Deck also needs a rebuild soon -Dog friendly property BUT huge missing part of fence where ac unit was, dog got out and ran!!!!!! Please don't list as fenced in yard and not have a complete fence!!-Lacks any personal touch whatsoever-Bedroom fans do not let you run fan without light on! Not great for hot sleepers!-Had to move bed just to plug in the 2 lamps on nightstands!-No grill brush- had to buy one and left it for the next family -Place needs some serious upgrades and TLC----No thought whatsoever put into accommodations. Honestly the only 2 positives were the A/C and location of property. Save your money and look elsewhere! I invite the rental company to stay here for 5 nights and really see what they are renting to people!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was absolutely perfect for my family of five and our fur-baby! The house was a dream come true! The ultimate family getaway spot! The stunning landscape views made for some truly beautiful pictures! Having the washer and dryer was such a bonus. The huge porch, which wraps around the house, is ideal for lounging and soaking in the evening breeze. Not to mention a FENCE IN YARD. My family enjoyed an unforgettable vacation home away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
First impressions are hard to overcome outside of the house, really needs to be power washed and the deck was surprised the inside was as clean as it was after seeing the front of the house could’ve stood a few items a spatula pizza pan overall all appliances worked well, and Hause was comfortable other than the middle bedroom. The mattress truly needs to be replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Home away from home on a beautiful island

Very comfortable home. Very clean. Loved hanging on the front porch! Excellent staff maintain this privately owned home.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nice place

Great for kids
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Great little house!

So lucky to have snagged this house for a last minute business trip to the island - turned family weekend vacation. It had all we needed at a great price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Just what we needed

Beautiful & clean home.This home is only 1 of 2 homes on the street. They are currently building a large complex at the end of the street and construction was noisy during the mornings. We would have preferred that they started working later in the morning...but what are you going to do? We loved the front porch and the company even had a fan delivered for us to enjoy. We'd love to come back next summer, hopefully when construction on the property next door is complete.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Only one night.

We only got to stay one night. A lot of nice features.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Place to Stay!

This house had everything we needed. The perfect place for my two young children to run and play. The house was well stocked with everything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Cute house, lots of room inside, fenced yard.

We liked the outside setting with the trees. We liked the bike trail being so close to the house. We though it was neat to have lime trees in the yard with limes on them. We enjoyed having a wrap around deck even though the boards were a bit weathered. We liked having a gate on the side of the deck to keep our dog from getting out. We liked the covered front porch. The house looks small from the outside but once inside, the open floor plan really opens it up. Nicely decorated. Love the furniture throughout. The fenced yard was nice to have for our pet. We stored our bicycles in the shed out back for protection. We rented movies from the RedBox location and bought seafood from the local market. Both of these were within a mile or so from the house. We recommend Skinners Seafood. They will steam the food for you for a flat rate of $1.50. There is a pastry shop in the area too that has awesome cinnamon rolls. We found our favorite spot on the beach down one of the side roads for public beach access. This was our first time at the beach during August. The crowds were a lot less than other months. We didn't make it to the Bird Sanctuary as we were there during the stormiest time in August. Our trips were just to the beach and back for a few hours at a time.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great property!

Everything we needed was there. Spacious well mainteined property. 1 to 1 and half mile to the public beach, its kind in the center of the island. Close to the stores
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic home away from home!

This home was incredible- so much more than a rental, it felt like home! The kitchen was full stocked with anything you need- the beds and linens were super comfy, and the property was clean and well decorated! This was our first trip to Dauphin Island and we will return again! The people are friendly and helpful and there's a lot to do! However- plan to eat out EARLY!! Places close early!! Like 7pm!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025