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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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Relax by the ocean-view pool surrounded by a wooden deck.
Enjoy ocean views from this outdoor deck with a barbecue grill and comfortable seating.
Relax in this serene space with a large sofa, dining area, and ocean views.
Walkways lead to a central building on this beachfront property, offering access to the ocean.
Relax by the pool, surrounded by ocean views and serene gazebos.

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 122550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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 manager

Vacasa of Alabama

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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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

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

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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West End Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 13 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 17 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬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.

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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
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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

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

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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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
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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

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
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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

Wadie F.

The Big Chill was great!

The beech house had the Bay behind us with a good beech. Our entire family enjoyed the Bay & beech. We also went to the beech on the ocean side. Was close to our house. Having a pool was wonderful. Used it every day. We sat on the covered deck day & night. The house was great for 7 adults & 5 children. Washer & dryer used every day. We all definitely recommend THE BIG CHILL to everyone.
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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.
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10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

Perfect girls trip!

This house is amazing! It handled a large group easily with nice furniture, many comfortable beds, and lovely bathrooms. We loved cooking in the well-appointed kitchen. All the appliances were very nice. Even though the temperatures were still chilly for swimming in the ocean, we enjoyed swimming in the pool and lounging on the deck. We enjoyed walking through the backyard to the bay and taking a short walk to the Gulf. The views are fantastic from the front and the back. We had such a great time and it fit our needs perfectly. We will happily return to this lovely home.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Home for Large Families

The Glass Pearl is a fabulous home for large families. The home is beautiful and well furnished. There are plenty of beds for everyone. The artwork will make you smile. Love the pantry and extra shelves for storing food for the week. It was so peaceful looking at the Bay and being able to enjoy it and yet also, being able to walk across the street to the Gulf. You have the best of both worlds at this house. We will be back next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Peaceful!

Our family loved everything about the house. Kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. (Even a crock pot) parking permits were provided for the private beaches. My only complaint would be the mosquito’s we were unable to enjoy the bay in the back yard. They were truly terrible! This is just nature we know we just want to make sure future guest are aware. Maybe it was just from all the rain. Otherwise great house, great location! ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Tyler S.

The Big Chill vacation house

We loved the house but there were some problems. WiFi was not working initially but the company came out and fixed it. The ice maker didn’t work Kureg didn’t work, mosquitoes were bad in the evening in the back of the house but slightly improved when they came and mowed. There was a scum ring around the inside of the pool. Animal hair was on the floors and furniture I tried to clean most of it up myself. But all in all we enjoyed the house and our time here.

8/10 Good

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The Big Chill

We had an amazing time! The property was the perfect size for our family of 7 and had everything we needed in the kitchen for several home cooked meals. The description of the property made it seem like there was a dock into the bay behind the house but there was only a small beach with both neighbors having a dock instead. My only complaint about the property was the fact that we couldn’t use the backyard or go under the house without being absolutely attacked by mosquitoes!! My 9 year old daughter walked under the house one evening to grab something and came out with about 15 bites. The mosquitoes would swarm us every time we went to get in our car or take out the dogs. Some sort of pest control or at least a few cans of bug spray for your next guests would be super beneficial!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Needs Work

The house is in need of several repairs. They have TV’s in every bedroom but only about 2 of them you can get the satellite to work. The internet is terrible. 2 of the bathrooms had sewer issues. Also the kitchen sink didn’t drain good.There was a storm while we we first got there and the yard flooded. It stayed flooded our whole 8 day stay so there was no way you could get to the water. Also it states there’s a dock to the property? Which one is the dock to the property. The ceiling fan in the living room with the light we couldn’t turn it on. There’s a problem with the heating system. Some of the rooms there was no heat. The place also had fleas. Igor the vacuum out to clean the carpet for the fleas and the vacuum cleaner was full of dog hair. The property is located far away from stores to purchase items. The only corner stores prices is extremely to high. We payed 8.00 for 4 sticks of butter. Not a place I would want to stay at again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
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6/10 Okay

Matthew K.

Dog and Family Review

Overall the house is new, but it has a few items that need improvement. The house is sound proof and all rooms come with black out curtains. The beds and pillows are great. The house comes with minimum towels. Two per bathroom. Bring extra. The upstairs AC is much cooler than the downstairs even when set at the same temperature. The thermostat will never reach the temperature you set it at. Always 2 degrees warmer and will shut off when it reaches that temperature. The ice maker only makes less than 5 cubes a day. Bring ice if you require it. The frig does not keep cool if full packed with food. Also set frig to second from coldest temp to help off set if frig is fully packed. The dish washer leaks, put a towel under it. The downstairs fan has no remote and Vacasa is well aware because they told us that it had been fixed when we arrived. Remember the downstairs is warmer than upstairs and that fan would be helpful if your house if full. All fossettes upstairs are backwards and kitchen sink. Hot is Cold and Cold is Hot. The stairs are wide, so if you are planning to use a doggie gate be warned it wont be wide enough. We have large dogs and a large gate and it still required a chair to block off so we could sit outside without them running downstairs every time the neighbor dog came out. The neighbors to the west are permanent and have two dogs who do their business in your grass area. Vacasa requires you to clean up after your pup rightfully so, but be warned your neighbors are going to leave you with extra. There is no hose or nozzle off the back porch to wash your feet off, so plan on bringing one. Showering under that house works poor at best because its still sandy to get to the stairs to come up and you only have a faucet to wash your feet off with before you head inside. The internet will come and go, but that is normal for the area. Overall a very nice home, it just had several small things.

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

10/10 Excellent

Chad A.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024