Title: Tropical Dreams - Super cute, clean, and close to the beach! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Tropical Dreams - Super cute, clean, and close to the beach! Vacation home in Dauphin Island with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Tropical Dreams - Super cute, clean, and close to the beach! ![Outdoor dining - Tropical Dreams - Super cute, clean, and close to the beach! (Dauphin Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96620000/96619300/96619222/w919h683x60y0-ce58ec69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Tropical Dreams - Super cute, clean, and close to the beach! (Dauphin Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96620000/96619300/96619222/w509h683x258y0-abdd73dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books - Tropical Dreams - Super cute, clean, and close to the beach! (Dauphin Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96620000/96619300/96619222/w507h683x258y0-689fac78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Tropical Dreams - Super cute, clean, and close to the beach! (Dauphin Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96620000/96619300/96619222/w833h683x95y0-21fc7c47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Tropical Dreams - Super cute, clean, and close to the beach! (Dauphin Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96620000/96619300/96619222/w507h683x260y0-067d556c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the perfect blend of comfort and relaxation at this beachside duplex. Each unit accommodates up to 4 guests with fully stocked kitchens, while a shared outdoor space below offers charcoal grills, bikes, and an outdoor shower. Enjoy dining areas for each side on the back patio. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Tropical Dreams - Super cute, clean, and close to the beach! The duplex is divided into two units. Each side of the unit is a comfortable size for up to 4 guests with bedrooms, one full bathroom, and a fully stocked kitchen. The property is located within a 15-minute walk to the closest public beach, restaurants, and gift shops to enjoy! Below the duplex is a shared, covered space between guests of both sides, offering outdoor relaxation rain or shine! In the same area will be plenty of beach supplies, dining areas, two charcoal grills, bikes, and an outdoor shower. The back patio is also a shared space; however, there are two separate outdoor dining tables for each side to use and enjoy! With a spacious, fenced in yard, we are also happy to accommodate dogs to enjoy a vacation with our guests! Upon availability, both sides of the duplex can be rented to a group of friends or family, not exceeding the total occupancy count of 8 (4 guests per side). Check with your hosts before booking to see if we can accommodate both sides! Guests of both sides will have access to all amenities located below the house. The lift connected to the duplex is NOT for guest use. Please to not try to use or climb on the lift. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Charcoal grill - Fenced yard - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycles - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 ### General - Bicycles ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71630000/71626500/71626457/98613ec0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront, dog-friendly home with private pool, sundeck, and elevator Fort Morgan - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 8.4 Very good 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=71626457&PinnedHotelID=71626457&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112524600/112524516/8821b931.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Bum Unit B | Pet Friendly + Pool Gulf Shores - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 49 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=112524516&PinnedHotelID=112524516&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112524600/112524510/5bbc9b69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Bum A & B | Pet-Friendly + Private Pool Gulf Shores - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=112524510&PinnedHotelID=112524510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68140000/68133800/68133758/8852b4bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Ya Real Soon \*Private Pool, Pets Welcome! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.248472,-88.12615&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:axswDlc%7BxO%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBQBQBQBOBQBQDOBQDODQDQDMDQFODOFOFOFOFOFMFOFOHMFOHMHMFMJMHMHMHMJKHMJKHMJKJKJKJIJKJKLIJIJILILIJILILGLGLILGLELGLGLENGLENELELCNELENCNCLCNCNCLANANANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%40N%40NBLBNBNBLBNDLDNBLDNDLDLFLDNFLFLDLFLHLFLFJHLHLHJHLHJHJHLJJJJJJHJJHJJLJJHLJJHLHLHLHLHLHLHLFNHLFNFNFLFNFNFNDNFNDNDPFNDPBNDNDPBNDPBPBNBPBP%40PBPBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FRAP%3FNAPAPARAPANCPCPAPCPCPCPCNEPCPENENCPENGNEPENGPELGPGLGNGNGLGNILGNILINIJILILILILKLIJKLKJIJKJKHKLKHMJKHKJMFKJMFMHKHMHMDMHMFMFMDOFMDMFMDODMDODMDOBMBODO%40MBOBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAO%3FOCOAMAOCOCMAOEOCMCOEMEMEOEMEOGMEMGMEMGMGMIMEMIMIKIMGMKKGKKMIKKKIKKKKKKKKIKKMIKKMIMIMIMKMGKIOIMGOIMGOGMGOGOGMGQGMEQGOEQEMEQEQEOCOEQCQCOCQCQCQCQAQCQAOAQASAQAQAO%3FQ%3FSAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=I7mr19Zdqoroft-9xVDk_e_OE_w=) Dauphin Island, AL #### What's nearby - Dauphin Island Beaches \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Isle Dauphine Golf Club \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Dauphin Island Public Beach \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Indian Shell Mound Park \- 3 min drive \- 2.5 km #### Getting around - Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive - ‪Pelican Pub - ‬18 min walk - ‪Chevron - ‬15 min walk - ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬3 min drive - ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tropical Dreams - Super cute, clean, and close to the beach! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Tropical Dreams - Super cute, clean, and close to the beach!? ### What time is check-out at Tropical Dreams - Super cute, clean, and close to the beach!? ### Where is Tropical Dreams - Super cute, clean, and close to the beach! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tropical Dreams - Super cute, clean, and close to the beach! Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim D. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Clean and in a great location on the island. Close enough that you can walk to stores & restaurants but you're not right next to them. Middle beach is right there but note it is a good mile trek to the beach. ##### Jim D. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayla C. Jun 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place to stay This place is amazing. Close to the beach, park in walking distance as well as shops and restaurants. The condo was kid friendly and beautiful. When we return we will be staying here again. Thank you for having us ##### Kayla C. Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clark K. Jun 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Love this place. Just like new! ##### Clark K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven H. Jun 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Nice ##### Steven H. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey B. Jun 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ist trip to di This property was very clean. It has everything you could need. Even a "junk drawer" of things you might not think of. We had a great time. ##### Tracey B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### gayla B. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This house was the perfect stay! Location was great, center of the island. You can get anywhere within 5 minutes. We enjoyed fishing at the Fort. Caught a flounder! The house was super clean. Beneath the duplex was decorated so cute and very comfortable with a beautiful fenced in backyard! No issues at all! Definitely will rent again! The Host was very responsive and answered quickly. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e9c3ed2d-45b5-4b3e-b867-50008c666cdb-1754242551375.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### gayla B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia S. Jul 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First timers. This was our first VRBO vacation. We had a wonderful stay! The home was clean, cozy and well stocked with everything we needed. It was pet friendly but didn’t “smell” like it. Very well maintained!! We will definitely stay here again…soon, I hope. Thank you for a true Tropical Dream vacation! ##### Julia S. 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