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=&selected=46295730&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! ![Exterior - "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH, CRAB TRAPS! (Dauphin Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46300000/46295800/46295730/e634fca5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player - "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH, CRAB TRAPS! 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(Dauphin Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46300000/46295800/46295730/9d3b68e8.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 - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer ## 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/25000000/24310000/24305900/24305809/72f5eeab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachaholic | Heated Pool with fall openings Dauphin Island - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=24305809&PinnedHotelID=24305809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114220000/114220000/114219920/7925e995.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private beach, pool, and quiet neighborhood make a perfect family retreat Dauphin Island - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=114219920&PinnedHotelID=114219920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24180000/24177100/24177001/6cdeecc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront for swimming, fishin, w/kayaks, ping pong, dock, & memorable SUNSETS! 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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 Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Silver Cay, a neighborhood in Dauphin Island. Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Gaines and Bellingrath Gardens and Home. Jet skiing, kayaking, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Dauphin Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Dauphin-Island.dx182896) [View more Vacation homes in Dauphin Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Dauphin-Island-Private-Vacation-Homes.d182896-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive - ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬8 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 ### 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 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H. Oct 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Extremely quiet and private location, this home has everything we need. The size, price and amenities are perfect for our family. This is our second visit and we plan to stay again next year! ##### Susan H. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### 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. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel M. May 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best beach vacation The property is even better than described. Beautiful views, quiet surroundings, private beach space and being close to everything the island offers! With the golf cart we drove our car twice and it was so convenient and easy. We will be booking our next stay very soon! ##### Rachel M. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam B. Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and quiet House is nice and clean, really enjoyed our stay. Kids enjoyed having the pool to play in. John is a great host. ##### Adam B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie P. Sep 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Island trip Wonderful house, great pool, John and his family were great to deal with. Great experience, will do again. Great neighbors. Daulphin Island is a must see. ##### Carrie P. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia C. Oct 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house, great location! Loved this house! The amenities and pool were as described. We have stayed in Dauphin Island but never on the bay side. We loved it. All 3 kids loved the pool and kayaks. Hoping to visit again. ##### Julia C. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason G. May 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get away from life for a few days Wife &I slept late, watched pelicans & seagulls from porch, swam in heated pool, fished from private beach and public beach. Great time ##### Jason G. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kari C. Aug 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet family time This was a great way to slow down and just spend time with the family. There are not many distractions on the island. With less attractions we were able to just enjoy each other's company. ##### Kari C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill B. Oct 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Life Was Grand First time on Dauphin Island for 4 adults. The home was very nicely decorated and conveniently located. Having the golf cart was a nice bonus as we drove it every time we went to the beach or restaurants. The pool was great! Owner was very accommodating and friendly and gave great instructions. Would stay here again. ##### Jill B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin F. Nov 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2nd year and same bliss This was our second year in a row coming to John’s home for our fall break. The house is perfect, the pool is perfect, the view is perfect! ##### Erin F. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica D., Jasper, Georgia Aug 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Life is Grand on Dauphin Island We had a wonderful week and enjoyed staying at Ain’t Life Grand for a second time. The house is all inclusive in terms of something to do for every age and stage. We enjoyed the kayaks, fishing, swimming, shell collecting and more all right outside the door. John is a great host and the house is equipped with everything you need. Looking forward to visiting again someday. ##### Jessica D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H. Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Fall Break Ever The perfect beach house for children. Pool was wonderful, we had it heated, and the beach was literally 7 steps away. I would recommend adding the golf cart. We didn’t use our car the whole time. John was an amazing host with exceptional communication. We will be back! ##### Susan H. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trena B. Aug 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful getaway We had a wonderful time there. The islamd is amazing. We enjoyed the public beaches as well as our beach in the sound. This house was great. The gold cart is a must and the ONLY way to go about the island. We enjoyed the pool thoroughly and took the sea kayaks out. John was clear in his communication about the property and check in process. This was a perfect vacation. ##### Trena B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lonely Family Vacation 2024 When we arrived the home was as very clean. The pool area was nice. The kitchen was stocked well with any item you should need for stay. My grandbabies have been kayaking but they loved it. And when we left this morning you could see dolphins out in the sound playing❤️ ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. Sep 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Life Was Grand! This house was spacious and clean! Huge kitchen with everything we needed, even an air fryer. It was beautifully decorated and had great wifi sevice. We had the best of both worlds with the pool and then the beach with in 20 feet! My daughter and son in law really enjoyed the kayaks. It was a perfect week and we would definitely rent this house again! ##### Lisa H. 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