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Ideal House in Beautiful Gulf Front Gated Community

Ideal House in Beautiful Gulf Front Gated Community

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Overview of Ideal House in Beautiful Gulf Front Gated Community

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8178 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Dauphin Island, AL
  • Popular LocationIndian Shell Mound Park19 min walk
  • Popular LocationDauphin Island Beaches5 min drive
  • Popular LocationIsle Dauphine Golf Club6 min drive
  • AirportMobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Ideal House in Beautiful Gulf Front Gated Community

This custom 3 bedroom/3 bath home was completed April 2016 and is located on the east end of Dauphin Island in the gated Desoto Landing community. The house is well appointed and is in very close proximity to the neighborhood pool, tennis courts, and boardwalk to a white sandy beach. We are situated at the end of a cul-de sac with a serene view of a natural dune out of a large, 400 square foot screened in porch – perfect for getting away to enjoy some quiet time or gathering with family and friends. The front deck is an equally peaceful retreat and there is large amount of space underneath the house including a storage room with lots of beach supplies.
Inside, the house features a spacious open floor plan. The fully stocked extra large kitchen opens into the dining and living room area with plenty of space for cooking, eating, and entertainment. The living room includes a leather reclining sofa and 60” Television, board games, etc. The large Master bedroom has an open view through French doors to the dune, spacious master bathroom with separate tub and shower, and king size bed. The other bedrooms include a queen size bed in one and twin beds in the other, both with their own full bathrooms. TV’s are included in all bedrooms fed by dish satellite. A large laundry room with washer, dryer, and lots of counter space comes in handy for those long stays. Cable Internet service/wifi is provided.
Dauphin Island is a great place for a laid back, family friendly vacation. No high rises and no stop lights! Enjoy long walks or doing nothing on the expansive local beach or take a short drive to the West End or East end beaches. Get some exercise or take in the scenes along 7 miles of bike paths. Rent a bike or kayak. Walk the trails in the bird sanctuary and explore Fort Gaines and the Estuarium. Bring your fishing gear or schedule a trip on a charter boat. Enjoy the casual atmosphere in locally owned restaurants or enjoy preparing your favorite meals in our large, well equipped kitchen.
If you want to venture out further, take the Ferry to Fort Morgan and explore the eastern shore beaches. The city of Mobile is a 45 minute drive, Biloxi 90 minutes, and New Orleans 2.5 hours with no shortage of things to do.
This is our personal beach get away and our hope is that many families and friends will create some memories here as if it were their own.

Property manager

Pat and Kurt Bessonen
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is by the sea. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Lakewood Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 19 min walk
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 5 min drive
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 6 min drive
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Fort Gaines - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pirate's Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
  • Pelican Pub - 4 min drive
  • Islanders Restaurant & Bar - 5 min drive
  • Reel Deal BBQ & Seafood - 5 min drive
  • Island Rainbow - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal House in Beautiful Gulf Front Gated Community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideal House in Beautiful Gulf Front Gated Community?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal House in Beautiful Gulf Front Gated Community?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ideal House in Beautiful Gulf Front Gated Community located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Indian Shell Mound Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium. Fort Gaines and Dauphin Island Public Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great All Around!
Beautiful and clean home with lots of amenities. Easy access to pool and beach. Host was very responsive to questions. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach home
Loved the place great location. Owners where very helpful would recommend to anyone looking for an awesome vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific home, great location
We loved the home and enjoyed the dunes in the backyard. Great location with a short walk to a beautiful beach. We'll definitely stay at this house again in the future. It's nicely decorated and well equipped. Pat was wonderful to work with and responded quickly to questions.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uta Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A grate place for a quiet beach vacation
There is a screened in deck on the back and a deck/porch next to the front entrance. That meant we found a spot in the sun at most times. Behind the back deck is a dune which provides some privacy when sitting there. The inside is spacious and there are plenty of dishes and cooking utensils. We were 6 adults and didn't feel cramped and ate all our meals there. This is our second time renting this house and we'd do it again if the opportunity arises to stay on Dauphin Island.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd Stay-Still Amazing
This was our second stay at this property and we would absolutely return for a third round. The house is perfect for our group of five-it is super clean and well stocked. The owner communicates regularly and is very accommodating. We love everything about it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Pat and Kurt Bessonen

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This is our personal beach getaway. We live in Mobile, Alabama and thoroughly enjoy all the simple pleasures Dauphin Island has to offer. We work locally in the Mobile area and wish to have others also enjoy our beach home when not reserved for personal use.

Why they chose this property

This is a new custom home with many amenities needed for a beach vacation. This house rests on a peaceful dune with beautiful views and has easy and close access to the beach and neighborhood pool and Tennis courts.

What makes this property unique

Immaculate home with spacious open floor plan.

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