Title: "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH, CRAB TRAPS! - 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 # "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH, CRAB TRAPS! Vacation home on the beach, with outdoor pool ## Photo gallery for "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH, CRAB TRAPS! ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46300000/46295800/46295730/4322e765.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46300000/46295800/46295730/8697b140.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46300000/46295800/46295730/90-f61f1634.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46300000/46295800/46295730/4e6856d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46300000/46295800/46295730/e803e899.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Ain't Life Grand, a 1800 sq ft house with a private beach and pool on the Mississippi Sound side of Dauphin Island. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from this recently renovated home or take in the views from its Crow's Nest with 360 degree views. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Dryer - Washer ## 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. ### "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH, CRAB TRAPS! This house is a new rental in 2020\. Ain't Life Grand is a 1800 sq ft house located on the Mississippi Sound side of Dauphin Island. This house is very special in that it has a private beach on the Mississippi Sound and a ground level pool. The "Gulf" side of the island is just a 7-10 minute walk or a 1 minute golf cart ride. The house has been recently renovated. Included in the rental are 5 sea kayaks, including single, tandem and kids kayaks, for exploring the canals and Sound. Dauphin Island is considered the sunset capital of the south and Ain't Life Grand gets some of the best views of sunsets on the island. For the fisherman, Ain't Life Grand has a mooring post for your boat and will handle a boat up to 28 ft. The Sound is full of speckled trout, redfish, flounder, triple tail, ling (cobia), crabs, shrimp and much more. In the Gulf you will find all of the above, plus snapper, grouper, king mackerel, spanish mackerel and many other off shore species. There is a full fish cleaning station on the pool deck with sink, washdown and cutting board. Aint Life Grand even comes with 3 top of the line crab traps for that crab boil you love! Ain't Life Grand is perfect for families and kids. The Sound, where the private beach is and house are located, is shallow and calm, perfect for kids and adults alike. For more surf and Alabama's famous white sand beaches just head to the Gulf side of the Island Ain't Life Grand also has a Crow's Nest on the top of the house with 360 degree views The large back deck overlooks the pool and private beach. The house layout is a 3 bedroom/2 bath. The master has a connecting bathroom and queen bed. Guest room 1 also has a queen bed and guest room has 2 sets of bunk beds so 4 can sleep there. Both rooms have a shared bathroom with shower and bathtub. The house sleeps 8 comfortably. There are 3 tv's, one in the main room, one in the master and one in the bunk bed room. Outside you have a huge deck around the pool, a hot and cold outdoor shower, access to the beach and on the front deck, the house is a gas grill for cooking your catch. Under the house is parking for you ca, the golf car and the sea kayak rack. Also included is a large drum fan for those warm days and a compressor to blow up floats and tubes. Please be aware the Wharf was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and is not usable at this time. You can charter most any size boat for fishing, cruising, dolphin watching, etc. And you can also rent boats at the Dauphin Island Marina. Ain't Life Grand also includes all linens, Dish Satellite TV, and high speed internet. The kitchen is fully stocked with microwave, toaster, stove, pots, pans, blender, air fryer and even an ice cream maker. You can rent a golf cart for your stay directly from the owners after booking for additional price. We upgraded the Golf Cart to a new 2023 Aerctic 6 passenger with a top speed of almost 27 mph! Great way to see the island and access the Gulf side. The pool can also be heated to 90 degrees for an additional price, contact owner for more details. Please do not print, sign and mail the contract to me. It is just an example of the contract for you to review. A week or so prior to your arrival, we will execute the contract via Docusign and will take care of heated pool/golf cart rental. Finally, Hurricane Sally and Hurricane Zeta both did extensive damage to the house. We replaced almost everything, walls, ceilings, floors, much of the deck, insulation, subflooring, paint, etc.... It is basically like a new house! If you loved Aint Life Grand in the past, wait till you see it now! Ask about our Snowbird winter multi week discounts! Golf Cart rates- March-October 675.00 November-February 500.00 Pool Heating Rates- Sept-150.00 October-250.00 November-February-425.00 March-300.00 April-250.00 May 150.00 John ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### 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 - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Heated pool - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing 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: 1,900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33400000/33395800/33395726/68c2ef46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BEACH FRONT GULF SIDE, huge decks and Ocean Views! 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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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property "ain't Life Grand" Private Beach Pool SEA Kayaks Golf Cart! ## 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%7C30.25313%2C-88.15045&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ktQcx0NIByMAHsIk6elyRvjJVBc=) Dauphin Island, AL #### What's nearby - Dauphin Island Beaches \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Dauphin Island Public Beach \- 2 min drive \- 1.1 km - Mobile Cruise Terminal \- 48 min drive \- 76.5 km - Fort Morgan Beach \- 51 min drive \- 15.3 km - Fort Morgan \- 52 min drive \- 15.3 km #### Getting around - Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive - ‪Pelican Pub - ‬8 min drive - ‪Chevron - ‬7 min drive - ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬8 min drive - ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH, CRAB TRAPS! have a pool? ### Is "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH, CRAB TRAPS! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH, CRAB TRAPS!? ### What time is check-out at "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH, CRAB TRAPS!? ### Where is "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH, CRAB TRAPS! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH, CRAB TRAPS! Reviews ## Reviews 10 ### 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 128 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Morgan I. Aug 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Super clean place and right on the beach!! Perfect place for what we wanted in a vacation home! We had such a blast! ##### Morgan I. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kiana G. Aug 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our new favorite getaway ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/df353fe6-b6c1-4f04-99e3-ae728ec1c3e5-1755363837041.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/33b3ec95-bef9-4027-9fa1-e6df2f6cd72c-1755363824394.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d527ee34-c9d4-4a44-a908-a028141d14b3-1755363832208.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bc6135ed-6474-4526-a4d1-46ec94d6df5f-1755363827749.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kiana G. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise G. Aug 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Best vacation rental ever. The perfect place for peace and quiet, nature and ... did I mention quiet. A great place to unwind. Communication with owner was awesome. ##### Denise G. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie J. Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely wonderful vacation! It was the perfect spot perfect spot for privacy on our own little beach. We saw so many sea creatures from hermit crabs, blue crabs, seeing stingrays and dolphins! ![Caught blue crabs with the cages provided. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6098f112-e414-400f-884a-d18a1977a456-1753716678243.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Flounder](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ec5625cc-5248-4fa7-8a72-e3870c957d80-1753716679080.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Pregnant stingray!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fa86ad81-1fd5-4abc-aaac-e3c25df7c08d-1753716674075.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/eb9b4214-6061-4ff3-b38a-baf57e171750-1753716674353.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Stephanie J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathleen J. May 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for family travel! Perfect family home to gather with children and grandchildren for swimming, fishing, etc. Great views and peaceful environment! ##### Cathleen J. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie R. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy So wonderful we book every year! The owner is kind and attentive when needed, and allows you peacefully enjoy your stay. We LOVE this house! ##### Carrie R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica C. Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location Great bay location. We now prefer the bayside of the island. Quiet and peaceful beach right in front the house. Get the golf cart, so fun to drive all over the island in it. Pool is such a great option when waves are rough or you are tired of the sand. Kids loved hitting the beach in the am and the pool in the afternoon. ##### Erica C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany K. Aug 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful stay at Ain’t Life Grand! This was our first time on the bayside rather than the gulf, and we loved it. The calm, shallow waters and little beach area were perfect for our kids. We enjoyed daily walks along the shoreline, and the golf cart made it easy to explore the island and visit the gulf side, just down the road.The house was very clean, and the upper deck—accessible from both the living room and bedrooms—was a favorite spot for our family to relax. Our kids especially loved the pool, and having kayaks available was such a nice bonus.John was an excellent host, and we would absolutely stay here again! ##### Brittany K. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy A. May 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best house by far!! This is our second time in this house and we absolutely love it! Can’t wait to come back again!! ##### Stacy A. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy W. Jun 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect beach vacation! We had the perfect beach week at this amazing property. Our daughter and her friend went from the beach, to the pool, to the kayaks, to shell finding, to searching for hermit crabs. There was so much to do without even leaving the house. We will be back for sure. It was a fantastic week! ##### Amy W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica S. Sep 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing getaway Great location for fishing, crabbing, swimming and resting. ##### Monica S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. Jul 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Definitely Grand! This was our second time staying in this home. It does not disappoint...lots of room to spread out. With the heat, we were mostly in the pool. There were all kinds of floats to use and toys to play with. The beach is perfect and only a few steps away. We saw sting rays, alot of hermit crabs and dolphins twice! Hoping to be back next year! ##### Lisa H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin H. Apr 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfection This is a great location, on the sound side of the island less wind but all the sun. Great amenities, pool and gold cart are a must! The owner was very nice and helpful! ##### Kristin H. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane L. May 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best vacation House was clean and spacious, perfect location, bay was lovely and pool was fabulous! Would absolutely stay again! ##### Jane L. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather B. Apr 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful trip House was beautiful, clean, comfortable. Really enjoyed the go cart and highly recommend renting it. We had some issues with the pool heating and kayak but they were resolved very quickly. Communication with John was impressive and we are looking forward to staying again! ##### Heather B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren J. Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it Loved the location and the house was perfect for cooking and feeling like home. Liked having a mini beach on the bay side for playing in the sand ##### Lauren J. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey F. Jul 4, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our second stay This was our 2nd stay and we enjoyed every minute. ##### Casey F. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John H. Dec 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time!! We really enjoyed our stay! The owners were very nice and checked in with us to make sure everything went well. The house was clean and just as advertised and the neighborhood was very quiet. This was our first stay on the gulf and couldn’t have asked for a better experience! ##### John H. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellie G. Jul 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We enjoyed this house so much. The bay / pool combo was incredible for us! We had direct beach access with no harsh waves or crowds. Plus the pool for when we were sick of the sand. And the gulf side was about a 2 minute golf cart ride away.The added golf cart rental is a MUST. We didn’t use the cars at all once we were there and put quite a few miles on that golf cart just touring the island. The sunsets were unreal on that beautiful back porch!And for those with young kids, there is an iron fence with gates around the pool now which was a huge bonus for us with a curious toddler. John was super helpful with check in and when we had bad weather moving in. We will definitely be back! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/12cd4eee-6a08-4a6c-b137-a5b584bf6f9d-1753816303087.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/079092b0-e4b8-4ba2-a267-5a629b96688f-1753816303129.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b30f4ee8-b9f4-4844-a624-9e20b7310648-1753816303600.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ellie G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly A. Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing!!!! We loved our time on DI!!! This house was perfect for family. It is decorated beautifully, but still comfy and beachy! The pool and private beach in your backyard is awesome! The pool is gated and safe for little ones. There is access to the Gulf side beach just across the street from the neighborhood. It's a short walk, but the golfcart made it a lot easier. Driving the golfcart made exploring the island, running errands, and getting snow cones way more fun!! John was a great host! We will definitely be back!! ##### Holly A. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathleen J. May 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family getaway! This property was fabulous for a small family gathering with the grandchildren. Great accommodations, clean, open and airy, and child friendly. Lots of activities such as the beach, kayaks, pool and the golf cart. ##### Cathleen J. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie R. Jun 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we need! We love this house so much, we come back every summer. It's SO EASY and relaxing to stay here- just what we need ##### Carrie R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Candi T. Mar 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Experience Positive experience, property had everything we needed for a great vacation! ##### Candi T. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie E. May 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great beach retreat Had a wonderful experience renting from John, he is a fabulous host and his property is a beautiful, quiet beach retreat. Second year back and loved it just as much as the first! ##### Katie E. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lana C. Dec 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### All-Inclusive The property was just perfect for our family . The beach , pool and view were amazing ! You even had a view of the beach and bay from 2 of the bedrooms, which also had glass doors opening to the upper deck. The pictures can’t possibly do it justice. ##### Lana C. 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