Does “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! located?

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

“Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

27 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Lovely unit, close to the beach. Very well kept up. Quiet area.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam L.

1 Oct 2024

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

Happy Joy Stay

Great location and ease of access to the beach. Very quiet location. Easy to get around the area, lots of information to help with things to do and places to eat. Owners very easy to get in touch with and quick responses to our questions. We plan on returning next year!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica S., Tyrone georgia

19 Apr 2023

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

Very comfortable and relaxing

Great location, accomodations, community.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya L.

25 Jul 2020

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

Great vacation spot

Great location on the beach. Property is clean and with all the “extras” to make your family vacation great. Owner is easy to communicate with and is quick to reply.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

12 Sept 2024

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

Quick stay

This was a lovely place to stay! No one’s fault that Francine rolled in to spoil the show! Loved the proximity to the beach & we managed 3 beach walks. Okay the last one we got pretty damp but it was exciting! Not your every day experience! We loved the place. Just wished we could have stayed longer! ☺️

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

2 Jul 2024

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

Relaxing!!

Love this place and you can look out the window and see the ocean!! We had 6 people and all slept good. When you go to the beach there was never to many people there always had plenty of space!! We took our kids and they range from 2yrs old to 17 years old. The walk to the beach is not bad at all. We went the last week in June.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

1 Jun 2022

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

Family friendly

Nice, clean family friendly condo.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Mark M.

6 Jul 2023

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

Beach condo

It was a nice condo had everything we needed. It was 100 yds from the beach

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

1 Aug 2022

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

Family Girls’ beach trip

It was a perfect week. The condo was exactly as described and extremely welcoming. We loved that you could see and hear the water from the condo. The beach area was never crowded and the littles loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

wendy V.

2 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful Condo in great location!

We absolutely loved our stay at Happy Joy. We were traveling with our 3 children, ages 10, 10 and 12. The proximity to the beach was perfect. We walked about 2 miles down the beach in one direction. We fished 100 yards from the condo, we rented bikes and biked to the bird sanctuary and to the Fort and visited the aquarium. The owners thought of every amenity to make our stay amazing. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

CARL B.

5 Feb 2022

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

Disliked: Communication

Joy

Clean no problem checking in/out Information booklet helpful Enjoyed the island TV issues Owner very nice

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Wayland T.

27 Dec 2021

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

The Island of Peace

The property location is a perfect setting for much needed recharging time with the family. This property is one of the older properties The outside shows character and age, however the owners of A9 Happy Joy have put their modern touch of decor inside to make the inside feel like home. Our family and I enjoyed our downtime on the private beach all day and in the evening cooking meals making memories together. It is important to know that this property is shared with some full-time occupants Their idea of peace and quiet may not be the same as yours so select accordingly as we learned to adapt and adjust. Thankful for the long days on the beach we were able to adjust to the heavy footed neighbor above with the vocal dog. We are definitely interested in looking at other rental location options to revisit Daulphin Island in the near future. We were thankful with the willingness of the host to hear our concerns about their "heavy footed" above.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S., Arkadelphia, Arkansas

29 Jul 2022

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

Great location for a family beach trip

The private beach was convenient for short daytime excursions and allowed us to quickly return to air-conditioning when needed. I’d recommend packing extra Pedialyte powder to give a hydration boost as our son had a prolonged episode of tachycardia although we constantly pushed fluids. The condo was clean and welcoming. Beds were comfortable, and plenty of bath linens and beach towels were available. We brought laundry pods but there were plenty to use for our short stay. Our first aid kit didn’t include vinegar for jellyfish stings, so I was happy to see it in the cabinet. Basic dishes and utensils were included. Shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel dispensers were included. An assigned parking space was available right outside the unit. The upstairs kitten rushed into the condo unit and needed to be retrieved but that was how we found the missing puzzle piece mentioned in previous reviews under the couch! Speaking of upstairs, be prepared for noise from the unit above in this older downstairs condo. I first thought there was someone inside our unit upon arrival. Sounds continued during our stay - not before 8 am or past 10 pm - but the loud echo of coolers being dragged, running, and doors slamming was reminiscent of living in a dorm. We found books for a 4-8 year-old age level as well as a few for older children and adults. We collected seashells, ghost crabs, and visited the Aquarium to learn about marine life and pet stingrays. East End Public Beach (near Fort Gaines) had the best shells and a hermit crab colony along the rocks. We left our gear at home as the provided chairs, toys, nets, umbrella, soft cooler, and beach wagon were convenient. I did still bring our own larger pop-up canopy shelter for better sun coverage and a larger soft-sided cooler. Our family recommends Pirate’s Bar and Grill (panoramic views and selection of adult beverages), Skinner’s Seafood (homemade shrimp and crab bisque, steamed shrimp with black pepper and garlic, crab legs), and Lighthouse Bakery (cinnamon rolls). We spent 1.5 days in Mobile and Foley (outlet mall). A&M Peanut Shop in Mobile sells nuts to feed squirrels in Bienville Square. Overall, we found our stay very comfortable. I’d recommend the condo for small families but would caution guests to prepare for background noise that comes with living in close proximity. When I reached out to Joy before arriving she was prompt and responsive, so I am certain that she would have helped if needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

18 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott E.

31 Oct 2022

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

Enjoyable

The place was clean and comfortable. No complaints except that I was disappointed in the location and distance from the beach. But in all, the stay was very enjoyable.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

jody d.

5 Oct 2022

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

Our stay at Happy Joy

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Happy Joy. It was clean, well stocked and comfortable! We will definitely be back!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele H., Hattieville, Arkansas

29 May 2022

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

Excellent experience

We had a wonderful experience. The condo was very clean, there were plenty of towels and even beach towels for us to use. We loved the beach toys, umbrella, and the wagon! Plan to return soon!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

16 May 2022

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

Great get away

Amazing place very close to beach and also attractions

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

11 Apr 2022

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

Happy Joy is truly a special place

Our family was there for spring break. The location is perfect; there is a pool and the beach is literally just steps away. The "extras" provided by the owner were very helpful--beach accessories and a wagon to haul them in. The unit had plenty of space for the five of us. It could easily sleep 8. We would happily stay here again. The island is a fun place to be, and this unit gave us great access to all of it!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime-Ann S.

1 Apr 2022

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

Spring Break

This condo was nice. The decor was cute and we had everything that we needed available. It was comfortable and had easy access to the beach. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry Anna P.

21 Mar 2022

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

Amazing

Everything is so close and convenient. The beach is just steps away. It was so quiet and peaceful. Will definitely rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chandra K., Kaysville, Utah

16 Mar 2022

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

Beautiful relaxing condo

Great condo, beautiful beach, centralized location to everything on the island. I particularly liked the tips left by the owners for the best places to go.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lena A.

26 Dec 2021

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

Super Cute!

We really enjoyed our stay here! It was set up so cute and was so clean! Perfect for access to the beach and the sunsets were amazingly beautiful!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

chanti b.

14 Dec 2021

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

Great winter getaway!

This property is great, the accommodations are just like they are described. The set-up was perfect for our 2 young daughters (8 & 10) and our foreign exchange student (age 17) and my husband and me to all have our own space and area to relax. This is a downstairs unit of a condo. Our only issue all week was people in the upstairs unit stomping around at all hours and their dog barking. The condo was fully equipped for a fun beach getaway and really was just a quick walk to the beach. There were beach toys, boogie boards, chairs, a wagon, beach towels, flashlights. The beach was clean and practically deserted. We found great shells, identified so many birds, watched dolphins, and swam. Inside, there were puzzles, games, and books to use. We bought shrimp and crabs from Skinners for a boil one night which was amazing (If you can take a big pot for this it would help - we made due with 3 smaller pots). The food at Pirates and Islanders was just OK, but the views were great. The estuarium & bird sanctuary were nice. We definitely plan to go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

15 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful stay!

The Happy Joy condo truly was that, happy and joyful! It was super clean, and the beach chairs, umbrella and toys that the owner allows for use will make your vacation so much better!The Surf Club is an amazing property with a private beach and excellent pool, both of which were uncrowded. We saw ghost crabs every night on the beach, a few large blue crabs, and dolphins swimming close by on 3 different days! We had a fantastic week, and can't wait to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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