Title: The Sanderling - Family Friendly Large Gulf View Home in Gated Community - 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 # The Sanderling - Family Friendly Large Gulf View Home in Gated Community Vacation home in Dauphin Island with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64398200/64398124/ea2a4549.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64398200/64398124/5cb6e8a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64398200/64398124/13ded5f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64398200/64398124/b6120572.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64398200/64398124/0730ded4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Sanderling - Family Friendly Large Gulf View Home in Gated Community provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## 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. ### The Sanderling - Family Friendly Large Gulf View Home in Gated Community Experience the Beauty of Paradise in this 5BR/4.5BA Home with Gulf View This 5BR/4.5BA home boasts breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico, making your vacation dreams come true. Located in a secure, gated community on the quiet East End of Dauphin Island, it offers ample space for your family and friends to spread out while enjoying each other's company. The spacious home sleeps 14. The front deck is one of the home's highlights, spanning the width of the house and offering a stunning view of the Gulf. You can relax in the tall outdoor chairs while taking in the beauty of the surroundings. The house is also equipped with Adirondack-style seating and an outdoor table under the house, providing a serene view of the maritime forest behind the home where you might glimpse an eagle, osprey, or fox in the dune. Kids will love building sandcastles in the backyard, and they can rinse off in the outdoor shower. The open floor plan is perfect for entertaining guests, with a large living room with a flat-screen TV with Dish satellite and a half bath nearby. The formal dining room can accommodate six people, while the tiled kitchen bar can seat four. The kitchen has abundant cabinet space, extra dishes, glassware, silverware, crockpot, two microwaves, 15-cup coffee maker, highchair, booster seat and excellent supply of cookware. Stainless appliances are included, and an additional full-size refrigerator is in the laundry room adjacent to the kitchen. The Master Bedroom is a luxurious retreat with a King bed, seating area, flat-screen TV, and DVD player. The Master Bath is equally impressive, with a generous countertop, two sinks, walk-in closets, a built-in dresser, a large shower, a garden jacuzzi tub, and a linen closet. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms offer Queen Beds and share a walk-through full bath. The 4th and 5th bedrooms are located upstairs, each with an attached full bath and each with a TV. The 4th bedroom has two twin beds and a bunk bed with a full-size mattress on the lower bunk, complete with built-in drawers for storage. Three can sleep in the 5th bedroom, which has a Queen bed, a day bed, and a flat-screen TV. Kids will love the bonus little finished attic space, which functions as a kid’s hideout/playroom with bean bag chairs. Beach access is almost directly across the street from the home, with a boardwalk leading straight to the waves. You can enjoy beautiful views no matter where you look, and the East End location puts you close to the Estuarium, Audubon Bird Sanctuary, and Ferry Landing. Linens are provided for your convenience, and the home has a charcoal grill. Please note that renters must be at least 25 years old. Additional charges include a cleaning fee, 11% lodging tax, non-refundable reservation fee, and damage waiver. Optional travel insurance is also available. Make your reservation for this stunning property today and experience the best of Dauphin Island. Please note that Saturday to Saturday reservations are required, and ADSFR Fishing rodeo weekly rentals are the only available option. No parties or events allowed at this location. Occupancy must be observed at all times. Primary renter must be over age 25 and must be present during the entire stay. Things to know about our Dauphin Island Rentals: All linens are provided Charcoal grill provided You must be at least 25 years old to rent Additional Charges: Cleaning fee, 13% lodging tax, non-refundable reservation fee and damage waiver, optional travel insurance. Saturday to Saturday reservations required during peak summer season. ADSFR Fishing Rodeo weekly rentals only. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Charcoal grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102500000/102494200/102494192/w2047h1365x1y1-aa95ce68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy home with a breathtaking view! 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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 26704 Unit 025 The Sanderling ## 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%7C30.24440%2C-88.09497&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=T1sr5JqwMfmg1nIQFY0KAvDQVTs=) Dauphin Island, AL #### What's nearby - Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Indian Shell Mound Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km - Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 4 min drive - 2.5 km - Fort Gaines - 4 min drive - 2.5 km - Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.9 km #### Getting around - Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 44 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive - ‪Pelican Pub - ‬5 min drive - ‪Chevron - ‬5 min drive - ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬5 min drive - ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Sanderling - Family Friendly Large Gulf View Home in Gated Community pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Sanderling - Family Friendly Large Gulf View Home in Gated Community? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Sanderling - Family Friendly Large Gulf View Home in Gated Community? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Sanderling - Family Friendly Large Gulf View Home in Gated Community located? > Located in Audubon Place, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches, East End Beach, and Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium and Fort Gaines are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question