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Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome

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TV, books
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8888 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome

Mermaid Tales

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Settle in to a Dauphin Island escape at this gorgeous, coastal gem. Boasting bay and gulf views, the home has been recently updated with modern design and décor. Relax with your crew on the sweeping, front deck and enjoy a quiet, bayside location. This home offers easy access to Island attractions including the beach, Alabama Aquarium, Audoban Bird Sanctuary, and ferries to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

Designed with group gathering in mind, the raised, single-level interior features an open layout with attractive fixtures and furnishings. Sink into the plush, living room furniture for some shows and movies on the flatscreen smart TV, or keep the home chefs company at the three-seater breakfast island while they whip-up tasty, homemade treats. The sleek array of stainless steel appliances and utensils make meal time a breeze while the dishwasher is there to take care of the cleanup.

THINGS TO KNOW
For an additional sleeping option, there’s a full sofabed in the living room
The 'crow's nest' is currently not available for guest use
This property is managed by Vacasa Alabama LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.

Security camera details: left side of house facing street

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 6 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 888 square feet

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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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

79756

About the area

Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Fort Gaines - 10 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome located?

This family-friendly Dauphin Island vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Public Beach. Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Bay + ocean view home with WiFi, central ac, & decks - snowbirds, dogs welcome Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 44 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

We really enjoyed our time there. Very relaxing! Just what we needed for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

The Mermaid Tales was very nice. Clean and organized with everything easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

We had such an amazing stay! Clean, fun, lots of quote and saw dolphins in the bay. Sunsets while grilling with family was a joy and loved the back deck! Thank you! Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

We had a wonderful time and the house was super clean and nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10

The swings were a relaxing spot to enjoy in the evenings, the golf cart was a nice plus over other options we’ve stayed in the past, and the location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10

We loved the stay at Mermaid Tales. The house is very modern with excellent air conditioning and cozy furniture. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking supplies and updated appliances. Our family and dogs had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10

Convenient location and we always love Dauphin Island getaways!

10/10

I really enjoy this place. It was really nice. I would love to visit again and be able to assess the tower next time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10

Great location, per friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10

Cozy place, nice location. Bathrooms are small. Gas grill and beach and bay supplies are nice. The observation deck was closed. Would have been a fantastic view at the top.
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8/10

Loved the short walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10

House has everything we needed. Comfy and clean. The house is about a 5 minute walk to the beach, and across the street from the bay.
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10/10

The home was beautiful short walk to beach or bay the only negative thing was the top upper deck was closed off due to repairs needed hopefully this is fixed soon so visitors can enjoy the beautiful sun rises and sunsets from there we will definitely stay again regardless! Property owners was very responsive and helpful with any questions we had.

10/10

We loved being close to the beach and restaurants. The home was clean and had 2 bathrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10

We had a short walk to the beach. The home was comfortable and well stocked. The golf cart was great to have to move around the island.
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10/10

Wonderful home. It was clean and working with Vacasa was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10

Clean home with comfortable beds and furniture! Attractive place! Kitchen needs to be stocked a little better. Not enough pots and pans so it took longer to cook everything. Nice that it had an air fryer, and a golf cart to rent! Good location!

10/10

House is clean and bright! Everything you need is there and it’s a quick walk to the beach. Definitely recommend this spot! Many extras also: 2 kayaks, gas grill and a golf cart for rent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Wish the observation tower was open Everything else good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Close to beach,updated, 24 hour outside surveillance. Wonderful company! Will stay on their properties again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

There were few inconveniences: the shower door on 2nd bathroom was missing and water spilled out…..and the coffee maker was a challenge!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

We stayed at this beautiful place last memorial day, and i think we are gonna book it again this memorial day! My guest and i felt so at home, we wanted to add days on to our trip last year and stay longer, but someone was booked right after us. 😞
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10

This property was beautiful, clean and the perfect place for a quiet getaway with the family. Owners clearly put a lot if time and attention into ensuring a comfortable and memorable stay, which was much appreciated. All communication was timely and helpful. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10

We made a quick trip to Dauphin Island for a field trip to the Sea Lab for one of my daughters. We live around 300 miles away so it wasn't going to be just a day trip. We decided to make a three day mini vacation out of it. This house is just as the pictures show on the website, a very nice updated and clean place to stay. If you only have about six people or less this two bedroom house is more than enough room for you. The house had a lot of different seating areas both inside and outside to enjoy. But my favorite thing about this house is that they had a street legal golf cart on site to rent from the owner. It was a great touch especially since the price was less than half the price from the local golf cart rental shops. We had a great time and will definitely coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10

We loved everything about this house. It was clean and well kept. We will return again. I loved the use of the golf cart. It made it so much easier to get everywhere on the island.