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Charming Island House - PRIVATE HEATED POOL! Great for birding!

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Welcome to Heron's Nest Dauphin Island, Alabama!
Cozy front porch is just off the master bedroom.
Exterior
Rear screened porch overlooks the pool and backyard
Dinner on the screened porch is perfect after a swim!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Dauphin Island, AL
  • Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Charming Island House - PRIVATE HEATED POOL! Great for birding!

MAX STAY 2 WEEKS. Contact before booking for possible exceptions or questions. Bookings of longer than 2 weeks will be cancelled.

Is your week already booked? Check our our other listing 216921ha (sleeps 12 in gated community with neighborhood pool - weekly only)

Please note that we are strictly animal free and smoke free.

This island home is your perfect vacation getaway!. Our home is located a short walk or even shorter drive from the beach and fishing pier and the golf course is 1/2 mile away! It is just off the bike trail and Salt Creek playground. The home also backs up to Salt Creek, a quiet creek which is great for birding, fishing, or kayaking from the backyard!

Furnished in the latest island style, this home features a gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops, and 3 bathrooms, one with dual shower heads and another with a deep soaking tub. Three bedrooms have direct bath access. The 4th bedroom upstairs has a tv and games., full size bed and two twin beds with Tuft and Needle mattresses. This room is most comfortable for up to 4 children or 3 adults due to bed sizes (2 twin and 1 full).

The outside life is great on Dauphin Island, and you will enjoy the luxury of your own 12 x 20 heated (off season) fun pool. The entire large back porch is screened in so you can enjoy the outdoor life even more! Note that we do not charge extra for pool heating, and are not responsible if weather conditions or occasional mechanical issues prevent the pool from being warm (the pool is a heat pump and will not function in weather under about 50 degrees).

Also, we do keep bikes at the home but they are provided AS A COURTESY and are not guaranteed. We rely on our guests to ride them carefully to help keep them in good shape. Bike rental places are available on the island if you need a guaranteed bike size, style, or condition.






Property manager

Julie
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Our family has allergies. No animals of any kind.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on premises including decks/porches

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park, while Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Island House - PRIVATE HEATED POOL! Great for birding! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Charming Island House - PRIVATE HEATED POOL! Great for birding! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Island House - PRIVATE HEATED POOL! Great for birding! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Island House - PRIVATE HEATED POOL! Great for birding! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Island House - PRIVATE HEATED POOL! Great for birding! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dauphin Island Beaches, Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council. Dauphin Island Public Beach and East End Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Nice roomy house with a heated pool and a lot of extras that were very helpful with going to the beach and with little kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Weekend

We had a wonderful time! This home was everything we needed, very well kept, clean , perfect location and communication was extremely pleasant. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

House is beautiful and love the location ❤️will definitely come back
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Getaway

We had all the amenities we needed. Everyone enjoyed their stay and we plan to go back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house

This is our second time staying and we plan on being back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

The house was amazing. Very clean and the property was lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING Beach Getaway! 🏖️

Our family had an amazing stay at this wonderful home. The home is centrally located and close to everything on Dauphin Island but secluded enough to be away from bustle of tourists. Overall: an amazing beach getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heron’s Nest

Lovely home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3rd Visit

As always we had a great time. Julie thanks so much for being a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

Great time at this lovely home. We really enjoyed having the pool as a break from the beach. The ping pong table and corn hole was nice to have too. I will miss my morning coffee on the front porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property!

My family of six thoroughly enjoyed this house! The space was great and there were so many amenities, including lots of pool floaties and beach toys. The pool was definitely our favorite part! The trees surrounding the property made it feel very private and secluded, which was great. We all felt so comfortable here! When we had an issue with the oven not working, Julie was so easy to get a hold of and solved the problem quickly. The only thing I would add is towels for the pool. We drove so it wasn’t a big deal to bring our own, but if people are flying in, it might be more of a hassle to bring them along. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Jewel

What a wonderful house and property ! The location, the house , the pool is all wonderful !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delta S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelorette Trip

The weather was beautiful and the island very quiet - perfect getaway for relaxing. Julie was very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L., Jackson / Ms

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very inviting, loved the property..

Easy, very clean and lovely. Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

space and privacy

such a lovely home, right off the main road but feels remote
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeri V.

Great property

Very nice! 3 bedroom 3 bath nicely decorated. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best vacation ever!

The home was well equipped for children and everything we needed was readily available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim W., Baton Rouge, LA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Birthday Suprise

Great house, great Location and very relaxing property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We had an amazing time here. Kids were in the pool by 8am most days. Good beaches at either end of the island. Used the bikes quite a bit. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house and pool were very nice!

Dauphin Island is a place to go with family and friends and stay out for the length of vacation. The house was lovely and comfortable and the pool was a must as there just isn't anything else to do in the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect stay

The house itself and location were perfect. We had an unforgettable stay and the recommendations were perfect. Being just minutes away from many different beaches was so great. The house had everything we needed. We ate at Skinners 2x during our stay. Had to give them a special mention. Farmers market, aquarium, bakery, gift shops, golfing and beaches everywhere. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house!! Everything that you could need for a home away from home!

Enough room to spread out! Heated pool was great in the breezy days and nights!! Beach was nice and quiet!! We will be returning!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home!

We had a great stay. Home is beautiful, many amenities. The kids loved the pool the best. Home was very clean, we had no problems!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

Great visit

We had a great stay at Julie's. Everything was just as described and Julie was great with communication leading up to our trip and while we were there. Would definitely recommend for those planning a trip to Dauphin. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Allison N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well stocked, extremely comfortable and spacious!

I can’t say enough good things about the house and the hosts. The house is amazingly well stocked, especially for kids. Not having to drag all our baby gear down was so helpful. The beds are very comfortable with high quality sheets, there are so many spaces to be you never feel crowded and there is great space away from the neighbors. We much prefer the smaller, local, unhurried feel of Dauphin Island over the hurried, commercialized feel of Ft Morgan/Gulf Shores. Hosts are responsive and easy to work with. I’ve already recommended this place to friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Julie

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We are Steve and Julie Kenney. We have built many homes on Dauphin Island, but are now focusing on our custom closet business. We have three sons (two married) and a two grandchildren! . We love Dauphin Island and all there is to do, and the time we spend together, just hanging out at our Dauphin Island homes with family and friends.

Why they chose this property

We purchased the property this home is built on in 2004, the day before Hurricane Ivan flooded the 50 year old home that sat (flat on the ground). We loved this property because of its unique setting on the island - a large, grassy, beautiful location along Salt Creek - just a minute from the beach!

What makes this property unique

Our home has the unique benefit of being centrally located yet private. You'll have lots of place to park and a grassy yard to play in, in addition to a private pool and easy access to the beaches.

Languages:

English

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