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Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack

Holiday home in Dauphin Island with kitchen and patio

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Take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and a playground at Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack

Escape to the tropics at Henry's House. It's a gem of a house, designed by renowned architect Eric Moser, with interiors by an HGTV insider. It's a classic coastal design, with high ceilings, big windows and lots of outdoor living spaces. There's a master bedroom downstairs that opens directly onto the deck and an upstairs bedroom that's washed in natural light. Outside, there's a wrap around deck with a dining table and shower. There's WiFi, of course, and a shady fenced yard so bring your pup.
It's a short bike ride or even shorter drive to The East End and Main public beaches, golf course, Audubon Bird Sanctuary, and DI town center. The house comes with 3 bikes, so you can get around the island like a local.
P.S. Henry's House is named for our Amazon parrot, Henry, who has been a regular on Dauphin Island for years.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Rules

Please keep pets off the furniture! Please pick up pet poop in yard. Check again before you leave.
Put the bikes back in the shed when you're done with them.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Two pets, under 50 pounds

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack House Dauphin Island
Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack Dauphin Island
Adorable Lil' Ol' Shack Dauph
Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack Dauphin Island
Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chevron - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council. Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mimi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great locationnice & quiet. Very clean & loved the screened-in side porch-great for coffee drinking, chatting & listening to the birds!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very charming. Clean. Excellent back yard and deck area. Nice and shady almost all day. Great neighborhood very quiet. Had an amazing stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, well apportioned home. Lanai was peaceful place to sip coffee every morning. Mid-island location, nothing is far away but the crowds.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy K.

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

We had a great stay in this little cutie!!

We really enjoyed our stay. Good location. Perfect for our pet too.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

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

Perfect

We had the best time
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Henry’s Dauphin Island

Perfect, roomy, well equipped little cottage. Had everything we needed. Quiet neighborhood. Close to East end beaches. Loved the plants and the screened in porch was fabulous!! Definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley T.

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

Early fall vacation

Perfect weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

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

Henrys House

was clean, quiet, and convenient. would not hesitate to stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry N.

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

Special

The plants and trees are a wonder! Inside, a great floorplan that is comfortable, peaceful and offers private spaces. The woodwork is spectacular....thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

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

Winter escape.

The house was so clean perfect location and wonderful for our family plus pup! Highly recommend
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

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

Cozy

We loved our stay. The loft room was a little small for 4 teenagers (technically 3 and 1 adult 18th birthday :-) ). But other than that it was great.!!! Thanks Herny!!! Ps. WHO IS HENRY (this was the topic of much discussion)?
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stefanie B.

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

Quiet Neighborhood on East End

We enjoyed our stay on Dauphin Island, as always. This neighborhood is quiet, close to several restaurants, & the homeowner provides bikes so it’s perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bego _.

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

Great quiet place!

Wonderful place to stay, quiet neighborhood with everything you need there at the home. Bikes, board games, privacy, the only knock, which it wasnt bad is the neighbors dogs run up to the fence and scare the mess out of you every now and then, but its just dogs being dogs. Overall we had a great time and would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

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

So relaxing!

We loved our stay in this adorable lil ol beach shack! We enjoyed the bikes and loved the porch! We sat on the porch to enjoy our coffee, happy hour cocktails and night caps. :) the location is close to everything and also quiet and relaxing. The yard was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Peaceful

The property is beautiful! We stayed during January and the island was very quiet which we loved. John and Lisa
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonas P.

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

Wonderful house

We had a wonderful time at Henry’s house. Everything was as stated. Highly recommended. Would rent it again, when coming back to the island.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody R.

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

vary nice and dog good space

good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don E.

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

Nice stay

Cute house as described. Fenced yard was larger than expected. Lots of plants! Quiet neighborhood with the exception of a few loud dogs now and then. One of the better rentals we’ve stayed in.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

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

Beautiful House in a Relaxing Location

First time staying in a house on DI. Fantastic house with beautiful landscaping and interior design. Very functional for our family of 3 on a quiet street with easy access to the entire island. Well appointed with all the necessities, a grill, coffee maker, and plenty of towels. The deck and outside area is great and the bikes are a great addition. Nice and relaxing trip at a very affordable price for a holiday week! Glad we found this property and hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Excellent peaceful getaway in a really cute little house

The house was just perfect for the two of us and our dog. The house is located in the middle of a tree lined residential neighborhood It is quiet and convenient to beaches, stores restaurants etc, Everything in the house was great and the bikes were used to explore the island. East beach and Middle beach are a short drive or bike ride away. After staying there. Any help we need with appliances or information, the owners were quick to respond. we booked in again for next year before we even left.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

noelle f.

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

Love the vibe

This cottage is perfect. It was clean, comfortable, and beautifully-decorated. I love the neighborhood. So peaceful. Hard to imagine ever staying in a condo when gems like this cottage are available. And same goes for the island. A real community feel here and the beach (we chose the middle public beach) was almost to ourselves. We took the ferry to gulf Shores to check it out and I cannot begin to tell you how glad I was to have chosen Dauphin Island. If you like bumper to bumper traveling, loads of people, touristy shops and mini golf, and chaos....go to Gulf Shores. If you want to feel like a local, peaceful R&R, and an adequate choice of restaurants and small shops, go to Dauphin Island. And definitely stay at Henry’s House. They had everything we needed to feel right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cori M.

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

Wonderful getaway

We loved the house. Owner was great. Just like pictures. Well stocked with towels and kitchen utensils etc. Was a pleasure to cook there. Definitely a drive to the beach if have kiddos (mine are 5 and 7) We tried out all the beaches....loved west the best. Went ghost crabbing one night, to the aquarium and on a boat tour (Duke at the Dauphin Marina...highly recommend...pretty ride and just as kids were getting over it. they pull in the net and so many fish, shrimp, crabs, and jelly fish to play with) Swing on the porch was a fave. The weather did not like us but we made the best of it. A bit of a conservative area and monotone but we didn't have any incidents. Great house! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with a home like feel. Would definitely stay here again only thing it could use is a king size bed. Loved the screened porch for my mornings to read and relax. Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

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

Loved Henry’s House

What a great place for a get away! The house was so clean and well appointed. We had everything we needed. The bicycles were definitely a plus. We stayed over Thanksgiving weekend and a few restaurants were open. We highly recommend The Islander. We visited Dauphin Island Baptist Church and met some really nice folks. We had a great time in this lovely house!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022