Title: Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY - 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 # Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY Beachfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64920000/64918800/64918789/3a5acd0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64920000/64918800/64918789/358cc8a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64920000/64918800/64918789/c5d068dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64920000/64918800/64918789/8c8510be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64920000/64918800/64918789/4c53ffc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Dolphin View, a beautifully decorated duplex on the beach of Gulf Shores. Enjoy private beach access, an inground pool that can be heated from October through March, and stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico from both decks. With 4 bedrooms and 3 baths sleeping up to 12 guests, this property offers ample space for families or groups. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY One of the few beach front homes with an inground pool! Pool can be heated from October through March! Providing private beach exclusive to Dolphin View guests, this beautifully decorated duplex. 5 minutes from The Hangout and all surrounding beach shops and eateries in the heart of Gulf Shores! 4 BEDROOM, 3 bath duplex,~~2 master bedrooms each with king beds, 3rd bedroom has 2 twin beds, 4th bedroom has 1 bunk, one full and one twin, sleeps 12 total. One side of a beach duplex WITH POOL directly on the beautiful beach of Gulf Shores. Perfect family vacation get-a-way. Renting a house ON the beach is better than having to deal with issues of a highrise condo. Free parking and step out of your door onto the beach! (This listing is for side B, however side A is also available for rent for larger groups and is also 4 bedrooms and 3 baths.) Link to side A ---> https://www.vrbo.com/505108 We have fantastic Views of the Gulf of Mexico from both decks of house with breath taking sunrise and sunsets! One Master bedroom is upstairs with a private balcony and stunning view of the beach and pool. The other is downstairs for elderly visitors. Two other guest rooms are upstairs. Very quiet beach, yet very close to the center of town. Family friendly, fully stocked with almost everything you need for children. The kitchen is fully stocked with the basic things you should need to prepare your meals. ~porta crib ~highchair ~safety gates ~kids dishes & sippy cups ~kid’s room sleeps 5 ~chef quality cookware and knives, food processor, blender, rice cooker, mixer, bake ware, seafood pot, grill ~high thread count sheets on all beds ~high quality bath towels ~flat screen tv in every room with DVD players-HD in living room and master bedroom ~FREE wireless internet access The fully stocked kitchen is open to the living room and is very clean and bright. Appliances include refrigerator with ice maker, full size stove, microwave, toaster, blender, coffee maker, dishwasher and full sized washer and dryer. A charcoal grill is provided on the back patio. Rafts, beach chairs and surfing boards are also provided for your use. Additional amenities include dish satellite, four TV’s & DVD players. There are a number of movies for your viewing pleasure, along with board games, domino's and cards. A charcoal grill is also provided on the back porch. Free parking is provided for one to two cars directly under the home and additional uncovered parking is available on the driveway. The home is close to shopping, outlet mall, awesome restaurants, Waterville and mini golf. The property is conveniently located just two miles west of Hwy 59 off of West Beach Blvd. We can't wait to have you at Dolphin View side B! Keywords: Dolphin View ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Charcoal grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33938000/33937953/2721782e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dolphin View Duplex A- Beachfront Heated Pool! 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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 ## 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%7C30.24289%2C-87.72339&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8z-IzVdoqCftZLs6yCmx3yO9QJo=) Gulf Shores, AL #### What's nearby - Gulf Shores Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive - 3.5 km - Gulf State Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km - Waterville USA - 6 min drive - 4.2 km - Gulf Shores Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.4 km #### Restaurants - ‪The Hangout - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Catch - ‬4 min drive - ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬5 min drive - ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬4 min drive - ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY located? > Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dolphin Duplex side B- Beachfront HEATED POOL!! Gulf Shores - PET FRIENDLY Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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 80 8 - Good 31 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 2 ### 7.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtenay N. Apr 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for everyone! Pool and Beach! We really enjoyed the property. Excellent location and house layout. Will be back for sure. ##### Courtenay N. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara B., Wetumpka, AL Jun 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay! We totally loved the unit. Everything was as described in the listing. The pool was a great addition. Access to the beach was perfect. We will probably be using this unit again! ##### Barbara B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca C. Oct 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Crouch Vaycay 2023 Beautiful house and location! Had everything we needed. The toy closet in the carport was a HUGE hit and saved us a ton of money. Did not have one single complaint and will definitely use yall again! ##### Rebecca C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette C. Apr 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Nice location, had a great time but ....Pool should be heated through April not March. Televisions are terrible. Only first floor bedroom TV worked. Living room TV kept freezing up and restarting. Two TV's upstairs did not work at all and the other only got the Friends show. ##### Annette C. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### tyler c. Aug 8, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### B side elaborated or attempted. 1500 character limit sucks vrbo! I was going to elaborate on all these reviews and offer my thoughts as well but there is a 1500 char. limit so - pool IS MUCH smaller than you may think from the pics. but still did its job for our small ones in our stay. - Deck is in need of refinish and stain or paint. as well as the small walk out below the pool deck. -Plenty of cookware. Toaster size was fine. weird thing to review, Robert. -curtain situation is lacking BAD. two deck door curtains were upstairs in the bunk room and the window in living room was curtains just nailed up -we arrived an hour early, cleaner, a young college aged male, was finishing up. Assured him not to rush. Saying that, hire a better service. Very dusty fans, vents, bathroom vents. -Furniture is quite dingy -some outlets your plugs ins will just fall out of. Idk how else to explain. -floors aren't ideal for a beach house. They are worn and torn from elements. Also dont seemed to be put in correctly in many places. I think this is what one reviewer was considering "buckled" floors. - you WILL hear your neighbors obviously. Ours were great but sounded like a heard of buffalo going up and down stairs. Overall if you pay attention, and do research, this property seems to have been purchased not long ago and with some investment into the investment it can be better. Does need some very focused TLC. better than hauling crap up and down a condo though! would not rule out another stay and Tosha was great! 1500 char limit sucks VRBO! ##### tyler c. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Pat B. Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Dirtiest house we ever stayed in with Verbo Had to rewash a lot of dishes and utensils Ceilings were leaking really bad when it rained. Tracy knew this before she rented to us and then tried to send out someone the day before we left. Sheets were dirty. Had to spend half day washing them. Hair and makeup on them. The only good thing I can say is beach and pool were great. Lot of cracked tile. Dirty furniture. Worst place we ever stayed. Asked to be moved but was told no. ![Our closet had dirty vacuums and dirty stuff on shelves ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/209fa8b0-f891-40b6-b281-e7d12caf2b34-1754175698481.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Hand rails were filthy](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e51b26b2-0861-475c-b1bf-ac07f7357a5c-1754175698755.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Fans in all rooms look like they hadn’t been cleaned for years ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f14adcea-58b5-4b45-a548-1a958fbd53be-1754175698416.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e9206680-db74-49e5-abed-77dcd2400040-1754175697644.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Pat B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Allyson L. Jul 1, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extremely Disappointed – Not Worth the Money! We paid several thousand dollars for this rental and were extremely disappointed by the number of unacceptable issues we encountered. The listing photos are misleading and do not reflect the current condition of the property.There is visible mold on the ceiling in the living room. Only one TV remote in the entire unit works. There is no broom, mop, or vacuum available—yet both the floors and the pool were covered in sand when we arrived. The downstairs master bedroom has multiple broken tiles, the toilet seat is damaged, and water pressure throughout the home is very low. A frayed lamp cord in the downstairs bedroom also poses a serious fire hazard.After reaching out to both the owner and the cleaning company, we were told a mop and broom could be delivered. This response is simply not acceptable. At this price point, guests should never be expected to handle basic cleaning upon check-in. The lack of preparation reflects poorly on both the owner’s management and the cleaning company’s standards.The only positive aspect of this rental is that it truly is located directly on the beach—but that alone does not justify the condition of the home or the premium price. ##### Allyson L. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janice R. Jun 21, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love the location! The house is beautiful and has lots of room! It’s super close to the beach and the pool was heated. We actually spent a lot of time enjoying the pool. I will definitely consider this home for our next vacation! ##### Janice R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mariah C. Mar 22, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great property/location poorly managed Master Bath had half roll of TP for 4 night stay. Dishwasher was full of dishes on arrival. Pool was advertised as heated but was too cold for the kids. After reaching out to mgmt I was blown off and told to be patient bcs the pool takes a while to heat up and told based on mgmt’s phone app that temp was adequate as it was at 76. Pool was finally warm enough to use the final day of our stay. For the amount we were spending it just felt like things were being done on the cheap. But the house and location were wonderful, easy beach access, and lots of privacy. Has potential to be a 5-star beach house. ##### Mariah C. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny M. Oct 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! Everything was as advertised and close to all the restaurants and shops! ##### Jenny M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly F. Oct 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful vacation Our group had an awesome time during our stay. The location is wonderful. Overall great experience. Great communication with the property manager. Loved our vacation!! ##### Kimberly F. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Robyn M. Oct 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place I went on a girl’s beach trip. There was 9 of us totally and it was a great place for us! Will definitely stay again ##### Robyn M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gretchen G. Apr 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation We had a great time here. The house was very clean. The location is driving distance to the hangout and had some great local restaurants within walking distance. Highly recommend. ##### Gretchen G. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Maggie B., Columbus, OH Feb 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy #### Nothing better than being directly on the beach with a pool, but there were some issues The good: 4 BR, on the beach, semi-private pool, interior great for a big family Not listing-specific, but as Ohioans here for the 1st time, we noticed: properties in this gulf region are much more $$$ than further south in FL. Traveling w/5 kids, we opted to pay more in order to cut 3-7 hours out of the drive. Also, there's not much vegetation relative to further south. And not walkable - no sidewalks on this main drag. Feels a little desolate. The bad: -Chiefly, the pool was broken for ~3 days. After repair, the underwater light never came back on (thus robbing us of pleasant nighttime swimming ambience). Things break. That's life. But unfortunately mgmt didn't make it right via small partial refund, gift cards, etc. (something I know exemplary VRBO listings do). We paid a premium for a pool that was unusable for almost 1/2 the stay. -Outdoor shower plumbing leaks everywhere when in use & is "secured" w/duct tape. Vacuum cleaner doesn't work. -Stingy amt of supplies: 1 dishwasher pod, etc. Maybe that's the standard in Gulf Shores, but definitely doesn't feel hospitable for a place that sleeps 12 -Confusing communication after booking. An unsolicited & vague text from property mgmt read like spam. Before I engaged, I messaged the owner on VRBO to verify legitimacy -"Clean" bedding was sandy upon check-in This year we're driving 4 hrs further south to stay at a place w/almost same amenities, 1k more sf, but at half the price. ##### Maggie B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Holly M. Sep 19, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Good time of year to visit. Condo was well equipped with condiments ; salt, pepper, coffee filters, Had enough pots and pans and other kitchen items . The storage closet outside was full of pails, shovels and floats of all sizes . I was very dissatisfied with the cleanliness of the place! Under the beds desperately needed dusting as did the ceiling fans. Trash can area in kitchen was filthy, trash cans outside were very smelly and need to be cleaned. The door in the upstairs master was hard to keep closed but the air conditioner worked well. Probably would not stay there again . ##### Holly M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Sue R. Sep 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Vacation Home for our Family We weren’t sure what to expect after reading some bad reviews after we had already booked. If you are looking for “new” and fancy- this isn’t the home for you. You should go to a higher price point- like twice as high if those things are important. We were all pleasantly surprised and quite frankly think those low reviews are ridiculous! The kitchen has MORE than enough dishes, pots and pans and utensils. There were coffee filters, spices, laundry soap, dishwasher soap. The owners even provided big, thick beach towels and tons of beach toys, floats and chairs. The location can’t be beat. The pool was lovely and no smaller than any private home beach pool. Yes, you hear the neighbors going up the steps but they hear you also. It’s not a big deal. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, is the beds upstairs (3 bedrooms up) really were not too comfortable according to my adult children. The king downstairs was fine for my husband and myself. We would love to make this home our annual family vacation rental if the mattresses get upgraded. But we had a wonderful stay and made fabulous memories! ##### Sue R. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Robert M. Jul 8, 2023 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Never Again pool is much, much smaller than pictured. Pool did not appear to have been cleaned prior to our arrival had sand in pool. Underwater pool light did not work.Missing deck umbrella at pool side. Some bathroom lights were out, interior floor laminate is peeling in places. Outside deck paint gone exposing rusted screw heads. Kitchen lacked the cookware for 12 people. Had a 2 slot toaster and a 6" diameter skillet for 12 people. Found a couple of wall outlets not working. Missing livingroom curtain, could not watch TV in daytime because of the sunlight glare off TV. We only had 6 people but felt crowed and disapointed with the amenities. For what was paid, we expected much better. ##### Robert M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Eve F. Jun 26, 2023 Liked: Communication, location #### A property needing TLC The location was great-excellent beach access. The pool was small and shared with other side of unit. We arrived for check in at 4 pm and we were not able to get in as the cleaning service was still in the process of cleaning the unit. Property manager was notified that pool needed cleanng and pool maintenance crew came the next day and after that it was good. The was plenty of outdoor furniture and it was in good shape. The beds were comfortable and the appliances worked but over all this unit had a lot of wear and tear and really needed a deep clean, repairs and some updates. The back patio deck needed sanding and painting. There was an outdoor grill but it was filthy and there was nothing availabe to clean it with so we had to abandon our barbecue plans. Overall given the cost of the rental we expected it to be in better condition. Thosha,the property manager, was very responsive to texts. On the last day of our stay the lower floor AC unit was not working. Tosha got a technician out and had the unit working within a couple of hours. ##### Eve F. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley H. Apr 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! This house was awesome! It’s a great location to grocery stores, restaurants, & fun things to do! The beach was so private & the pool was perfect for the kiddos! ##### Ashley H. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amaryllis N. Mar 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time Everything was wonderful! ##### Amaryllis N. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Leah R. Dec 8, 2022 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### In need of repair, shabby Our experience here was very disappointing. The house is in bad shape. The floors are buckled throughout, and everything is wobbly and shabby. It needs some serious repair. Shower knob doesn’t work so using the shower was a chore. The umbrella on the deck was broken ( not a big deal) and I texted the owner and didn’t hear back until the next day. Nails on the deck and stairs sticking out due to poor repairs. The house next door is being repaired so the view was a pool full of furniture and green. There was also debris and trash all over the property from the building next door. Was a disappointing experience. ##### Leah R. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer A. Nov 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location The location is great. It is on the sand and has a pool on the sand. Accessible to anything you need within minutes. There was plenty of room for a party of 7 -3 adults/4 kids ages 10-13. The beach is clean, pretty, and has a lot of shells everyday to look thru on walks. Everything was clean except the toilets and downstairs toilet and shower. The beds were all comfy. The Kitchen was functional. HVAC worked great downstairs and upstairs. ##### Jennifer A. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Kem C. Jul 20, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice The house was pretty good. Still needs better cleaning crew. Beer cans were left upstairs. My 9 year old grandson complained about one of the mattresses upstairs. Other than those two minor things very nice. We did bring a canopy for the back deck so we could sit outside rain or shine ##### Kem C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### bob k., dupage Jun 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### The location is wonderful. The view is amazing. The house is very spacious and the furniture and beds are nice. The kitchen is functional and fairly well stocked. As long as you don’t mind construction workers on your deck at seven in the morning with compressors and air guns buzzing it’s a great vacation spot. I’m sure this house will be wonderful after the renovation are completed. ##### bob k. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Shannon S., FORT WAYNE Jun 4, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our stay! Location and amenities are perfect! Home came with plenty of towels, a new charcoal grill and a washer and dryer. The pool was a plus but needed cleaned half way through the week. Didn’t see a pool net so we used a fish net we had. Beds were comfy. Owners were great to work with. Some updates needed such as toaster only worked on one side, no bathroom vents, some plug outlets had issues in upper master, outside deck stairs had a nail popping up. Overall we enjoyed our stay and with a few updates this could be a wonderful property. ##### Shannon S. 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