Tidal Wave on Dauphin Island offers an idyllic beach escape with a heated pool, private jacuzzi, and stunning views of the Bay. With 6 spacious bedrooms and a fully-outfitted kitchen, this grand home is perfect for family reunions or large gatherings.
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Entire home
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 17388 sq m
Popular amenities
Beach view
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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About this property
Luxury Bayfront Home with 6 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Jacuzzi - Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave is a beach lover’s dream, offering a seamless mix of relaxation, fun, and comfort right on the private sound-side beach of Dauphin Island. The home’s warm and welcoming interior gives off an elevated coastal vibe, filled with natural light, high ceilings, and thoughtful decor that blends traditional and modern styles. With a private pool and multiple outdoor spaces including a pergola-lit tide pool and an under-house entertainment area, Tidal Wave sets the stage for unforgettable family vacations and even weddings or events.
The open-concept living and dining area creates a large social hub with an oversized sectional, playful coastal accents, and a shared double-sided fireplace. The dining room’s farmhouse table comfortably seats ten, and the adjacent bar area makes for a great spot for casual conversation. The kitchen, just off the main living space, is a galley-style layout with a large central island, wall oven, and breakfast nook with bay windows that deliver direct beach views.
The sleeping arrangements at Tidal Wave include: • East King Bedroom (First Floor): King bed, access to Jack-and-Jill bathroom with tub, shower stall, and large countertop space. • East Bunk Room (First Floor): Two twin-over-full bunk beds with pull-out trundles, large TV, standing arcade console, and access to the Jack-and-Jill bathroom. • NW King Suite (First Floor): Gulf-facing windows, private bathroom with a shower stall. • SW Bunk Room (Second Floor): Single-over-full bunk bed. • Master King Suite (Second Floor): King bed, TV, balcony access, luxurious bathroom with raised black jetted tub, panoramic views, black granite countertops, and a sleek modern design. • East Queen Suite (Second Floor): Queen bed, TV, private balcony access, bay window beach views, private bathroom with shower-tub combo.
The outdoor experience at Tidal Wave is just as impressive as the inside. The first-floor deck includes covered dining, a grill, and a raised deck with a private heated pool (the heated pool can be turned on for an additional fee of $200 per day), offering panoramic beachfront views. Down below, a pergola-lit area surrounds a natural tide pool, with Adirondack chairs and a footpath leading to the private sound-side beach. This beach is perfect for younger swimmers thanks to its gentle slope and calm waters, free from rip currents and with fewer marine hazards than Gulf-side beaches.
The under-house area is more than just storage, it’s a beach hangout zone. Hammocks offer a relaxing spot with ocean views, while the game and fitness area features cornhole, giant Jenga, a punching bag, heavy rope, plyo boxes, and a pull-up bar with rings.
Tidal Wave also offers a golf cart rental option and is wedding- and event-friendly. The second-floor balcony offers shaded seating areas for enjoying the view, whether it's morning coffee or a glowing Gulf sunset.
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: 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 NOT pet-friendly.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Private pool
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
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the marina
On the waterfront
Things to do
Heated pool
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 4,176 square feet
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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 not allowed
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 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
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. Fort Morgan is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mobile Bay and Fort Morgan Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Dauphin Island travel guide
Does Luxury Bayfront Home with 6 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Jacuzzi - Tidal Wave have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Luxury Bayfront Home with 6 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Jacuzzi - Tidal Wave pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Luxury Bayfront Home with 6 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Jacuzzi - Tidal Wave?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury Bayfront Home with 6 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Jacuzzi - Tidal Wave?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury Bayfront Home with 6 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Jacuzzi - Tidal Wave?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxury Bayfront Home with 6 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Jacuzzi - Tidal Wave located?
Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.
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Luxury Bayfront Home with 6 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Jacuzzi - Tidal Wave Reviews
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This was a beautiful home and a wonderful place to stay. Each bedroom was well put together most with their own bathroom which was great for our family! The location is superb and having access to our own little section of beach was wonderful. We could of spent our entire stay just at the property and had plenty to do if we wanted. Highly recommend and plan to return in the future!
Home was in great location with so much potential. Great amount of space for a large gathering. Spent thanksgiving with family here and we enjoyed it. The biggest negative with this property was the cleanliness and repairs that are needed. The home was not properly cleaned for our arrival, dirty floors, some rooms sheets were dirty, rugs had not been swept/shaken out (full of sand), toilets dirty. There are loose boards on the front porch rails, nails sticking out. The hot tub does not work (empty and dirty) which is one of the main reasons we booked this specific home, knowing we’d have colder weather. Overall, we loved the home but the negatives outweighed the positives. I’d wish to come back one day and see there to be more effort in maintaining the property.
Size o the property was great pool was awesome dave gave us ideas of things to do he is awesome the only thing they should work on is please keep air ducts clean and put some blinds in windows for privacy especially in master bedroom overall stay was great
I cannot imagine a better spot for a large group with varied interests and abilities! It was just as easy to cozy up and enjoy the view with the infants, as it was to splash in the gentle bay and chase hermit crabs with the toddlers, fish in the lagoon with the teens, or splash in the pool with the tweens.
There are enough rooms for everyone to have a quiet home base, and the common areas are spacious and inviting for everyone to gather and have the BEST time. We could not have enjoyed our stay more!
The house is very spacious with lots of comfortable areas to relax in. The kitchen was very nice as it was in "cook ready shape." We made dinner every night since the kitchen had the tools to be able to accomplish that. The view and the secluded nature of the house was also wonderful. There are minor cosmetic updates that need tending to (the pool deck and pool itself as well as the laundry room area), however overall the home is very welcoming and comfortable. The onsite property mgmr was awesome!! Super accommodating of our group needs.
We will definitely be back in the future!!
Clean, easy access, comfy beds, quick response, great home layout. Plenty of room for our family of 14. But this home needs some love. Water spots/mold on ceilings on both floors, decking has some pretty weak areas and chipping paint, some doors to outside don’t lock others won’t unlock some don’t shut. Closet door and cabinet door falling/fell off. Pool/hot tub leak to wear hose has to stay in/running. And with pictures it looks like front is on the ocean/beach and back on bay. You technically have to walk down drive across street to a beach access. Just needs some love to be at the price point that it is. We understand things aren’t going to be perfect, but as our family with 8 adults have stayed in a lot of vacation rentals this one just wasn’t up to par.
Our family enjoyed the spaciousness of this home and the easy access to both the bay and the gulf beaches. Several rooms have been updated. There are two washers and two dryers which was also nice. However if you are thinking about renting please read on….the house needs a lot of repairs. The pictures on VRBO are misleading. There are broken windows upstairs, a closet door fell off, the ice maker doesn’t work. There are areas on the pool deck that are rotted or the rusty nails have pulled out of planks and they pop up when you step on the other end. We marked areas with painters tape where our children weren’t allowed. The gate from the main deck to the pool lost all the screws in the top hinge so we were unable to close it correctly. I notified our contact and was told that there were never any screws in that hinge...it was four days before it was repaired. We had five children with us. I don’t consider this acceptable.
We used all three bunk beds, only one had a functional ladder. We requested that the missing hardware be replaced on the other two. We were told this was a liability issue, new ladders had been ordered. We never saw them.
The kitchen is well stocked but the oven does not heat correctly. Preheating took about an hour and it never reached the desired temperature requested. Outside doors on the back deck don’t always close. Some won’t lock.
We have rented beach homes for over 20 years. This is the first time safety has been an issue.
We loved the location and the house had everything we needed and was beautiful. The host was quick to respond and was very helpful with text reminders, which I appreciated.
House layout was perfect for 2 familys. Easy access to the beaches and pool was a hit when people didn't want to go far. Main room was excellent for group games. Double counters made laying out snacks for grazing a breeze.
Another excellent stay at Tidal Wave! Every type of water our group could want, easily accessible—pool, lagoon, bay beach, gulf beach. Several spacious rooms to retreat to, as well as places to gather. The giant sectional is the stuff of legends. The addition of a second fridge this year made keeping our forever hungry and thirsty kids happy a breeze. Looking forward to our next visit!
We loved the location! Water views on both sides were amazing! The pool and hottub were great! The inside of the house could use alittle TLC but overall great stay!
We really enjoyed our stay..plenty room for our family of 11..beautiful view!! An the heated pool was great to!!! The cute fox came to visit by the deck..
We had an awesome experience eight adults and seven kids definitely plenty of room for everyone ! The hot tub and a swimming pool was a very special touch!
We enjoyed our stay! We had 4 families with children and my mom and we had plenty of room to hang out and spread out. The heated pool and hot tub were perfect for the kids and late night swims. We enjoyed how close we were to the beach and the bay... a quick walk across the street to the beach. The area was quiet and serene and the stay exceeded our expectations.
It was a wonderful home away for our family. Plenty of room for us all. The kitchen had everything we needed. LOVED the 2 washers & dryers! Dave was there when we needed him. We spent lots of time in the pool and hot tub. The ocean views were beautiful. The area is well worth visiting..
We loved this house! The size was perfect for our large group. The heated pool and hot tub were awesome and views off the decks were amazing. There was so much space and the kitchen was stocked with plenty of dishes and silverware. Having two washers and dryers was perfect! When we had an issue with the hot tub the property communicated promptly and Dave came over and fixed it right away! He was great☺ We will definitely be back!
The house was perfect for are large group. The kitchen was stocked with all the essential tools fir cooking. There is a huge pantry for dry goods as well as a grill. The kids and adults loved the pool. The house is on the bayside, your able to walk out a good distance and still be able to touch. The manager was very nice and stayed in touch to answer any questions. Huge living room great for movie nights. Tons of seating in the dining areas. Rooms are very nice with plenty of beds for a large group.
We had a great time at the house. It's big enough to accommodate everyone. Only downside was the jets not working in the hot tub and the pool not being heated until 2 days into our trip. (that was my fault partly as I thought it was heated until may). Anyways the location was great, we saw dolphins playing while we sat on the deck. The house was clean and they answered any and all calls and questions right away.
If I can afford it I will be back. Absolutely beautiful
We loved coming to the west end of Dauphin Island. We were amazed that the property was in such great shape after all of the hurricanes/storms this past season. Our family loved the pool and the first two days the pool was heated and everyone had so much fun. Even though the boardwalk had been damaged by the hurricane, we enjoyed trekking out to both sides of the island, looking for seashells and enjoying the beauty of the water. The kitchen was wonderful, we had plenty of seating and dishes and utensils. When we asked for a toaster, we received it. The internet did not work well, it could have been from the storms. The house could use a really good scrubbing and windexing to get ready for the new year. We loved the space, the location, and the overall ambiance!! Thanks, Dauphin Island Rentals!!