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Beautiful condo located by the beach w/central A/C, full kitchen, & shared pool

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Dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Property grounds
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Located on the charming Dauphin Island, Sand Castle 2A offers a relaxing retreat with two community pools and a short walk to the beach. Unwind on your private deck with pool views or explore nearby attractions like Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Historical Fort Gaines.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 51136 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful condo located by the beach w/central A/C, full kitchen, & shared pool

Sand Castle 2A

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Come join us for some fun in the sun on the sandy, white beaches of Dauphin Island! This quaint, three-level condo with updated flooring and newly painted interiors and that has been beautifully decorated throughout and features a full kitchen with everything you need to make meal prep a breeze. When you aren't watching a favorite show or movie on the cable TV, head to the community pool to cool off! Your private, furnished deck features comfortable seating where you can kick back, relax, and enjoy the pool views.

Sand Castle Condominiums offers access to two on-site community pools. Pack your beach gear because you are also just a short walk from beach access at the end of Forney Johnston Drive! Head over to the Audubon Bird Sanctuary, only a mile away, to see a wide variety of birds along the nature trails. And the Historical Fort Gaines, a circa-1820s fortress with a museum and tours led by costumed guides, is less than two miles east of this rental.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,136 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

27481
Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Fort Gaines - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful condo located by the beach w/central A/C, full kitchen, & shared pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful condo located by the beach w/central A/C, full kitchen, & shared pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful condo located by the beach w/central A/C, full kitchen, & shared pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful condo located by the beach w/central A/C, full kitchen, & shared pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful condo located by the beach w/central A/C, full kitchen, & shared pool located?

Situated by the sea, this 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 2 mi (3 km).

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Beautiful condo located by the beach w/central A/C, full kitchen, & shared pool Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Location and property were the best, On beach, close to two pools. Gated property let kids roam free. Walk to beach everyday! The unit itself was ok. Lots of stairs. Dishwasher wasn’t mounted to cabinet and a crack in shower upstairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Lisa B.

Location

Location is great!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ginger H.

Nice & Clean

Enjoyed the stay. Had everything we needed for a quick stay while our kids explored the Sea Lab.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

VICKI D.

Great spot!

Beautiful condo! The location was perfect and the pools were amazing (and warm!). Only down side was the bunk beds in the second bedroom, not practical for sleeping more than two people, the top bunk was squeaky, disturbing bottom bunk sleepers, and the trundle mattress was very uncomfortable. But the pros definitely outweighed the bunk beds, a great stay!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Colleen W.

Cute place

Location is good, walk from the unit to the beach. Near the pool, but pool has no lights on at night. Felt clean but kitchen could use better amenities. Beds just so-so. They are memory foam but on the firm side. Overall a cute, clean place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

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

Mollymisk

Really comfortable and good location. Be ready for stairs. Would recommend to families and couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan L.

A few updates needed but overall a great stay!

Great location right by the pool with a short walk to the beach. The condo was super clean and had all the basic amenities we needed. Beach chairs and sand toys were a nice bonus. FYI there are two sets of steep stairs, one to enter the condo and one the go up to the bedrooms. Definitely not the best layout for small children or adults with mobility issues.
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6/10 Okay

Melissa B.

Very nice but could use some extra cleaning.

The condo was nice but it needed to be cleaned better. The dishwasher had dirty dishes in it when we got there and there was hair in the shower drain.
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8/10 Good

Erin C.

Lovely Condo, disappointing visit

Not sure if it is a function of Vacasa and no on-site manager, but no one let us know that the beach at Sandcastle was closed for restoration. This was a major feature in our selection of the condo and extremely disappointing that we did not have beach access. We have two small children and had anticipated a relaxing vacation where we could walk to the beach, but instead we had to drive to other (very nice) beaches on the island. On the plus side, the condo is very clean and welcoming and the pool is lovely and very well taken care of.

8/10 Good

gapperdan1

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

Very nice place, wonderful people, but you get what you pay for.

Everyone was so kind, the people around us, on the beach, and especially the grounds manager. The gated entrance made us feel extra secure. The walk to the beach is simple from anywhere on the grounds; we liked not driving to the beach. The pool, was clean and well maintained. We felt comfortable and at home. So why do I say you get what you pay for, well the place was clean and well decorated, but there are items that would’ve made the experience a bit better. The toaster didn't work, and they never brought in a new one. There was a salt and pepper shaker, but both were empty. We purchased prefilled salt and pepper shakers at the store and left them for the next guests. There were no coffee filters. We called, they explained that's something they don't provide which is fine, but it said fully equipped kitchen in the description? We assumed that included these small items. It would have been nice to have a broom and dustpan. The coffee maker was filthy, we had to clean it to use it. The living room furniture was uncomfortable, the sofa was worn out. There were damages we felt obligated to notify management about so didn't get charged for them. The wifi was bad to the point that we couldn't watch TV without constant buffering. There are a lot of stairs. If you struggle with stairs this is not for you. I know this sounds picky, but I want to offer a fully honest review. We loved our stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alexander C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Completely Inaccurate - no beach, unsafe

My family and I stayed in Sand Castle #2-A over the past weekend. There are a number of issues, including significant inaccuracies in the listing, that we only discovered upon checking in. If we had known of some of these we would not have stayed here. Some of these issues are safety hazards. I contacted a local vacasa staff the day we checked in and she offered a 2-day credit for a future stay., which doesn't make up or unsafe conditions. I followed up with management after our stay and they didn't have any further response. Here are the issues in order of most importance: The beach was under construction and unsafe. There was broken concrete and exposed steel bars all over the bulkhead, not roped off or marked. There is literally not a usable beach attached to this property. I specifically asked about beach access and condition ahead of time and was not told about the condition. The photos on the listing do not represent the beach as it exists. The pool by the beach is closed, and half full of green putrid water (and also not well closed off from a child wandering in). The photos on the listing do not represent the pool as it exists, and the description is false because there are not two pools as stated. The photos show swinging hammock chairs under the house. These do not exist, so the photos are inaccurate and do not represent the apartment. The first-floor balcony has many popped nails that could cut someone's feet; it is unsafe, especially for children. The first-floor balcony door is extremely difficult to open and close, to the point of danger of falling trying to do it. There was hair in the master bed linens, and shower.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce P.

Close to the Beach

Great location for birding all the Dauphin Island hot spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Heather B.

2nd time - another awesome trip!

Sweet, little condo in a quiet complex with wonderful amenities. Convenient to all the island has to offer but is comfortable enough that you don't need to leave. We will definitely visit again.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen K.

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

Great house, great complex

A really nice condo overlooking the pool. The beachfront pool is closed but the second pool is open and is great. Short walk to the beach. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Great place

Condo was clean, well maintained. Dauphin Island was beautiful, not super busy, not real commercialized, great place to relax, and enjoy Island life.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Very enjoyable

We loved the location. To have the option of the ocean or the pool and both being within walking distance, was perfect! The living room furniture was definitely not made for relaxation. It was super hard! It made it difficult to enjoy watching the only TV in the condo. Maybe consider televisions in the bedrooms as well. It would be easier for the guest to relax, especially if they need the sounds of a tv to be able to sleep.
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8/10 Good

Brianna B.

Great condo!

This condo is absolutely gorgeous with a very home-like feel. It was nice staying in a home away from home. Quick access to the pool and beach. The pool was very clean and nice. The condo could have been cleaned better and laundry and dishes were left in the washers, and there were some spots on the walls and the baseboards and walls felt like they hadn't been mopped. Otherwise it was a good stay and we will be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lacy O.

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

Young family, recommend!

This was our first family vacation to the beach. We were apprehensive about the whole trip but we had a fantastic time! The house was clean and mostly updated. Be prepared for stairs. The BBQ grill didn’t work at all-but the kitchen was appointed well enough to do all the meal prep we needed. The complex was nice and quiet. There is definitely still some repairs in the complex from the last hurricane season but we were able to work around it easily. Would definitely visit this location again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

First time planning a trip for my fam.

Literally had a pool right outside our room. Everything was clean and very nice. One of the kids beds was filled with sand when we arrived so the sheets needed to be changed. Otherwise very happy and would rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ami H.

Great place

The house was perfect for what we needed. We were at Dauphin Island to have our annual family reunion. We were really just needing a place to sleep. This condo was perfect with comfortable beds. We were happy to have a washer/dryer and kitchen with everything we needed. I liked that it also had a Keurig! We will definitely consider this house for next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

Beautiful Condo

This was our first time on the east end. The condo was beautiful and very clean. Only a few complaints and they aren’t major. We would have like to have TVs in the bedrooms and hangers in the closet. It was a very short walk to the beach. We will definitely be back for another vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Girls get away

Celebrating my daughters high school graduation at this lovely condo was perfect. 3 18year old girls fit easily into the little bedroom. It was close to the beach and such a fun area. They met other kids there age and had a great time at the pool. The private beach is beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

William V.

Great for a quiet vacation

The house was located just a short walk to the beach. There is still damage from the hurricane to this property’s beachfront area which made it impossible to get to the beach without cutting through the neighboring rentals walkway with our wagon). We were approached and kindly told it was their boardwalk but to have a nice day. The house was clean, beds comfortable, kitchen well equipped. I wish they had better curtains in the master over the sliding glass doors because the baby was up with the sunrise at 6 am. The pool was clean, nice and warm. Overall would stay here again! The island is small, limited & expensive groceries, so bring your own!
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10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

getaway weekend

We loved everything about our stay, the beaches, the pool access, we will most definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

James J.

Vacation

We love location clean the people around that area we will definitely be back

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