Skip to main content
Entire home

Ahh House - Bayfront House, Short Walk to Gulf Beach

Photo gallery for Ahh House - Bayfront House, Short Walk to Gulf Beach

Terrace/patio - Ahh House - Bayfront House, Short Walk to Gulf Beach (Dauphin Island)
TV, books, video library - Ahh House - Bayfront House, Short Walk to Gulf Beach (Dauphin Island)
On the beach - Ahh House - Bayfront House, Short Walk to Gulf Beach (Dauphin Island)
Interior - Ahh House - Bayfront House, Short Walk to Gulf Beach (Dauphin Island)
Exterior - Ahh House - Bayfront House, Short Walk to Gulf Beach (Dauphin Island)
Dauphin Island's serene bayside is home to Ahhh House, a beautiful 4/3 with an open floor plan and immersive beach vacation experience. Enjoy great views in both directions from the large decks with shade and sun, along with WIFI, a fully-outfitted kitchen, linens and towels provided.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10187 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Add dates for prices

About this property

Ahh House - Bayfront House, Short Walk to Gulf Beach

  • Ahhh House is a gorgeous 4/3 on the serene bayside of Dauphin Island. The property is also directly across the street from the Gulf of Mexico, so you can enjoy the best of both worlds. The house has an open floor plan with big space to spread out. The high ceilings and extra windows create an immersive beach vacation experience. You will have great views in both directions. The decks are large and have a combination of shade and sun. You will not be disappointed, come have your dream vacation! This property is pet friendly.

    As with all of our Dauphin Island Beach Rentals, all linens and towels are provided, WIFI, along with a fully-outfitted kitchen. There will be a starter pack of toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags; please plan on bringing more for day 2 ;). A great beach vacation is waiting on you!

    Please note the following house rules:
    1. Minimum Age for the Primary Renter is 25, and Primary Renter must be present for the entire stay.
    2. Maximum Occupancy numbers include Children 3 and over and cannot be exceeded at any time.
    3. All of our Homes are Non-Smoking.
    4. A signed Rental Agreement is Required, which contains additional Rules and Guidance.
    5. This property does not allow weddings or parties.
    6. Check-in time is 3 pm, and check-out time is 10 am.
    7. Start dishes and linens before departure.
    8. Take the trash can to the street on Tuesday night and Friday night.
    9. This home is pet-friendly with prior permission. Only dogs, must be approved by insurance policy—2-Pet Maximum Limit - $100 per dog per stay pet fee.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,016 square feet

Similar properties

House, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Bienville Bungalow - 304 Bienville Blvd 2 Bedroom Home
Dauphin Island
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Barbecue
Bienville Bungalow - 304 Bienville Blvd 2 Bedroom Home
Compare similar properties

Policies

Check-in

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fort Morgan, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mobile Bay and Fort Morgan Beach. Windsurfing, power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Dauphin Island travel guide
View more Holiday homes in Dauphin Island
Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Alabama Aerial View
    Dauphin Island Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dauphin Island West Beach
    West End Beach
    6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • University of South Alabama
    University of South Alabama
    51 min drive - 72.0 km
  • Aerial view of beach houses at Fort Morgan, Alabama
    Fort Morgan Beach
    54 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Fort Morgan
    Fort Morgan
    58 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    10 min drive
  • Islanders Restaurant And Bar
    8 min drive
  • Chevron
    10 min drive
  • Island Rainbow
    8 min drive
  • Pirate's Bar & Grill
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ahh House - Bayfront House, Short Walk to Gulf Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ahh House - Bayfront House, Short Walk to Gulf Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Ahh House - Bayfront House, Short Walk to Gulf Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ahh House - Bayfront House, Short Walk to Gulf Beach 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).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ahh House - Bayfront House, Short Walk to Gulf Beach Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
More informationOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, beautiful views of the Bay, air condition stopped working but was fixed quickly once we let host know, great experience overall!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Ahhh House

Beautiful house and property. Very clean and well stocked. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Relaxing trip

We enjoyed this property and it fit all our needs. We loved having the beach just behind the house. It was a nice relaxing trip for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cherry C.

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

Beautiful and serene

The house is beautiful and well thought out, with wonderful decks and plenty of places to wash off the sand before entering. I've had other VRBO houses be less than clean, but this home was immaculate and I had no concerns about the bedding. My group found the beds a little uncomfortable, but we are used to sleeping on Memory Foam mattresses. The bed frames squeak when turning, so 2 restless people in the bed was challenging. Overall this is an amazing property with gorgeous views, and easy access to both bay and Gulf beaches.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd Z.

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

Amazing Dauphin Island Vacation

The Ahhh House was perfect for our family of 7 (My wife & I, plus 5 boys ages 6-17). It was very clean...had everything you need to prepare dinners. It has a charcoal grill, but it's a "park-like" grill so no lid, & its a bit difficult to grill if its windy. We had some slight issues with using the key to lock the door when we left & at night. Property management handled it ASAP. My kids love to fish and throw cast nets, so having easy access to the bay was so awesome. We spent a full day just swimming & fishing in the bay. I assume because of past hurricanes there is some "stuff" in the bay, plus there are rocky areas...just be aware or wear water shoes. The beach access is just across the non-busy street. The beach was awesome. Great sand...great surf. We could pack a wagon, cooler & lunch to spend the day. If someone forgot something it was a 4-5 minute walk back to the house. No crowds at all because only the surrounding single-family homes have access. We love the beach & fishing. We make most of our meals, so Dauphin Island is perfect for us. If you like a lot of restaurant choices...you'll be dissatisfied. Hit up a grocery before you get on the island...the Ship & Shore has everything you need to fill in for a vacation, but not a ton of selection. We had almost rain free weather, so it was beach or bay every day, but did spend a morning visiting the Alabama Aquarium, Fort Gaines & other Bird Sanctuary trails followed by lunch at Pirates Bar & Grill. It was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Relaxing

Such a relaxing property! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S.

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

Nothing more but amazing

We loved dauphin island and the peacefulness of it! The house was perfect and not a bad walk to the beach! We enjoyed our stay at the ahhh house 🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Ahhh-mazing

The Ahh House was perfect for our family! Close to the beach, the deck was the perfect place for morning coffee, and it was so clean! We definitely enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erick T.

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

Low-key relaxation

It was a quiet stay with easy access to both the beach and the bay. The neighbors were nice and helpful as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marsha w.

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

Named perfectly!

The Ahhh house was everything described and more. Condition of the house and property was flawless and I stay at rentals several times a year, so I have many to compare to. Comfy, spotless, well designed and a perfect location. One of my friends who traveled with me is going back in the fall!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

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

Dauphin island

The house was great! Directly across from the beach and also had the bay directly out the back. The kids loves crab hunting at night at the bay! The beds in 3 of the rooms could use better mattresses. But over all a great week at the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

William S.

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

June 2025 Aaah House review

This house was a great fit for our family. The house was very clean, kitchen was more equipped than many home rentals we have used in the past. Views were amazing, my dad spent every morning on the porch watching the sun rise and enjoying his coffee and book. The bathrooms were clean and the beds were comfortable, although the queen beds were pretty firm (personal preference). We like to cook, so it would have been ideal if the kitchen sink had a disposer, the ice maker was broken and didn't make much ice and leaked all week (we notified the property manager), and the HVAC was insufficient to keep the bedrooms cool during the day (common for beach houses with this design and a single HVAC unit) but they cooled off at night. Other than those minor issues, the house was great, we would consider staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Beautiful home just steps from the beach.

I’m a surf fisherman who rents 2-3 beach homes per year. This has been one of our favorites! It’s right across the street from the beach which made it easy to haul my gear. The house felt brand new and was well stocked. We can’t wait to come back! The only nits I will pick is that the king bed was pretty hard and while not necessarily due to the owners but more to irresponsible guests, the non-stick cookware needs to be replaced ASAP. I won’t hesitate to rent again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This bayside house was so clean upon our arrival. It met all of the needs of our party of 7 adults. The layout was amazing and the kitchen was stocked with anything we needed to fix meals. Being able to cross the street & be in the gulf water was awesome. Highly recommend spending time on the back deck to watch the dolphins play. We saw them every day! Drive to the west end beach after 7 pm, parking is free. The sunset views are unbelievable. Sitting on the back deck for sunrises were a favorite past time as well. Bring bug spray! Unfortunately, the mosquitos ate us up. And we had bug spray. It ran us inside early man evenings. We loved the slow pace of the island and took advantage of visiting the fort and aquarium. All the restaurants we visited were so pleasant and welcoming. Highly recommend visiting The Carriage. We were repeat visitors! Try their Sangria! Thank you for giving our family a home away from home with this beach house. It was very restful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Don K.

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

22 Summer Vac

House is in a very good location to beach & bay, easy access to both. Two rear bedroom doors would not lock leaving us a bit uneasy leaving for a length of time. Appliances beginning to show their age, lacking decent stove top pans for cooking/frying, pans have non-stick servicing worn/missing - question safety of continued use. House keeping did a very good job before we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Stay

My parents, my husband, 3 children, and I all stayed comfortably at this private beach house. The island is a perfect getaway! The property was adorable, very spacious, had an amazing bayside view, and was pretty clean. My only two complaints within the property management’s control was the kitchen could have been better stocked (not horrible, but not the best) and, while most of the property was spotless, one of the bedrooms had pet hair of some kind in the bed, there was yucky black mold on the stand of the margarita mixer, and the toilet looked like it had been rushed cleaned. There were a few things to keep in mind, as well, that aren’t exactly in the property management’s control, but still deserve a heads up. For one, more construction has been done since the pictures, and now the gulf side view is pretty obstructed by other houses. Secondly, the next door neighbor is the “get off my lawn” type. My small kids accidentally crossed the road in front of his house. Even though they quickly switched over, he still came out to fuss at them. Overall, this house is still a good bet. It’s one of the better priced on the island for all that you get. The beaches don’t have many people, and overall, the people are nice and the atmosphere is relaxed. A perfect vacation for those looking for seclusion and tranquility!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Chelsie W.

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

10/10 wouldn’t recommend

easily the worst place my family and I have stayed in 30+ years. we normally have a group of our family (40+ people) that travel together every year and we were looking for new places this year for all of our family to come. family time was nice as always but we didn’t get to really have a vacation seeing as we were trying to treat the ant infestation that this house has all week. eventually two days before we left, the property manager told the pest control that we have “sugar ants and that they don’t bite” however we are all covered in big bites and the pest control confirmed that it was fire ants and termites! the pest control people were great and apologized multiple times but it was not their fault seeing as it wasn’t made known to them. on top of everything we didn’t have a dryer until our last day which was an inconvenience seeing as we have small children and are at a beach. there were other minor things as well but this all could have been made a better experience if we at least had been shown respect. we tried multiple times through email, text, and calls but we were either ignored or told we’d get a call back which never happened until we went to the office. But like the property manger told us we need to stop making theories and let them know the problems so they can fix it. She also said we have to remember this is an island things are slow and laid back“this isn’t destin,gulf shores, or Mobil.” We were told over and over the manager would call and never did
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam N.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025