Title: Encantado | Santa at the beach- book your stay today - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Encantado | Santa at the beach- book your stay today Beachfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48830000/48822600/48822596/73a1e514.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48830000/48822600/48822596/1d8e5ec0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48830000/48822600/48822596/1a6ee30c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48830000/48822600/48822596/2ae1c067.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48830000/48822600/48822596/63332ed7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Encantado | Santa at the beach- book your stay today provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Pool ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Encantado | Santa at the beach- book your stay today Encantado is a 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with a private pool located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. This beautiful home features an open kitchen, dining and living area. The kitchen has stainless appliances and granite countertops. The kitchen is fully equipped and will have everything you need for cooking. The gulf facing bedrooms both have king beds. The street side East bedroom has 2 fulls and the street side West bedroom has a king. All bedrooms have private baths. This home is perfect for a relaxing family vacation. Charcoal grill. Pets allowed, $100 per dog. Optional pool heating fee, $150. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Charcoal grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Heated pool - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48910000/48902800/48902741/c1199750.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachy Keen | OceanFront open for Christmas Dauphin Island - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=48902741&PinnedHotelID=48902741&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67680000/67671700/67671677/w3596h2399x0y0-67073086.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### No Snow, Just Sunny and 75 Glow. 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Dauphin Island - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=78268370&PinnedHotelID=78268370&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: See Above ### 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 Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 570289 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.25020%2C-88.16117&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bmDpKW469Yb7PSHOVQJQNE7oXyA=) Dauphin Island, AL #### What's nearby - Dauphin Island Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.4 km - Dauphin Island Public Beach - 7 min drive - 2.0 km - West End Beach - 10 min drive - 3.7 km - Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 13 min drive - 5.1 km - Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 17 min drive - 8.9 km #### Getting around - Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive - ‪Pelican Pub - ‬9 min drive - ‪Chevron - ‬8 min drive - ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬9 min drive - ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Encantado | Santa at the beach- book your stay today have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Encantado | Santa at the beach- book your stay today pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Encantado | Santa at the beach- book your stay today? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Encantado | Santa at the beach- book your stay today? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Encantado | Santa at the beach- book your stay today located? > Situated on the beach, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Dauphin Island Beaches, Dauphin Island Public Beach, and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Encantado | Santa at the beach- book your stay today Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional 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 information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Jim B. Jan 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Barely enough This house is at an amazing location, with a great layout for families. Our complaints were trivial but real. We stayed a week, ran out of the one ply toilet paper rather quickly and no refills at all,if you plan to cook bring everything especially salt and oeoper ##### Jim B. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy B. Sep 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Vacation Home Beautiful home right on the beach. Could not ask for better views. The pool was small but just the right size for floating and relaxing while listening to the ocean. The staff at Dauphin Realty was also courteous and professional. ##### Cathy B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary H. Mar 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect beach house! Has everything for an excellent vacation. Loved the pool and direct access to the beach. Nice coastal decor with all the comforts of home. ##### Gary H. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kristin S. Mar 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just steps to the gulf! We had a great stay for spring break! The location is perfect, just steps from the gulf. We enjoyed the pool as the water was still a little cool in the ocean. The home was very spacious with comfortable furniture and beds, large rooms with storage options for luggage, and an awesome deck for sunrise and sunset views. Each bedroom Had an en suite bathroom Which was great. We were very comfortable with the space and seating in the main living area as well. We cooked most meals at the home and enjoyed having a grill under the deck as an option for preparing meals. We had four kids on the trip (10, 10, 8, 4.5) and they loved digging in the sand right off the house, crab hunting, searching for shells at low tide, and swimming in the pool and the gulf. The home and appliances definitely have some wear, there were several Broken and loose chairs/bar stools, most of the shelving in the freezer was broken. The home had very thin comforters on the bed and no additional blankets at all. it was in the 40s and 50s overnight, and we were wanting some throw blankets for the couch and extra blankets to make the beds warmer in the evening. Would suggest bringing extra throw blankets. Overall, we had a great trip and enjoyed the space and the location very much! 4 stars only because there’s some basic maintenance and repair work needed that would have brought our experience to a 5 star. ##### Kristin S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S., Chicago Mar 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place! Will be back I am a frequent VRBO renter and this property was 5 star! The pictures do not do it justice. The property is beautiful and well stocked with everything you need. Plus a pool is going in so that will be an added bonus. Beach area is great and we love how quiet this part of the island is. Great rental ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle W. Jan 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home with a view Beautiful home and well equipped for our family. The view of the gulf is stunning. Kitchen appropriately stocked with our need, was very comfortable. Internet quite inconsistent and was a challenge at times for some of us who were also working. ##### Michelle W. Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leanne G. Mar 28, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break 2021! We rented this property because of the pictures on VRBO. But it is even MORE beautiful in person. The ceilings are so high, the decor is beautiful, and it is the perfect amount of steps to the beach! The house is located on a quiet end of the island and allows for wonderful beach walks. This was our first VRBO experience, and it could not have been better! Thank you for a wonderful visit! ##### Leanne G. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott L. Mar 10, 2025 ##### Scott L. 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