Your Island Getaway Within Walking Distance To The Gulf

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

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Air conditioning
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

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Dauphin Island, AL

Dauphin Island Beaches
‪6 min walk‬
Dauphin Island Public Beach
‪9 min walk‬
Isle Dauphine Golf Club
‪6 min drive‬
Pascagoula, MS (PGL-Trent Lott Intl.)
‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Privacy Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

This charming family beach house is new to the market and just a short walk to the beach. The Caddy Shack is recently updated and features 3 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 baths with a spacious outdoor privacy shower. There is a fenced in yard making it perfect for your furry friend. The large wrap around deck is perfect for relaxing any time of day. This beach home will comfortably sleep 6 and has views of both the gulf and bay. With tv’s in every room and WiFi, it’s a perfect spot to unwind and relax inside or out. For the fisherman, we have a sturdy fish cleaning station with attached spray hose. ***We are dog friendly w/an additional non-refundable $75 pet fee to cover the cost of additional cleaning***limit of 2 dogs***

~~~Please be respectful of the check out & check in times. We are utilizing extra sanitizing measures as required by VRBO (which follow CDC guidelines) during corona to insure your stay is as safe as possible. As a result we will no longer be able to accept early arrivals under any circumstances. Thank you for your understanding~~~
***please be aware that we are ^dog^ friendly ONLY. Absolutely NO cats allowed!***

Property manager

Caroline or John Walter

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Any unauthorized parties will result in eviction

Pets

Pets allowed

$75 / 2 pet max. Damage deposit debit if not paid.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

For legal reasons, the maximum occupancy at our home is not to exceed 6 people. If maximum is exceeded, the additional people will be asked to leave.

IF house rules are not followed & are broken, then fees will be taken from the refundable damage deposit. $100 charge for extra guests not booked for

No party/event house rule will be strictly enforced. Any unauthorized party or event will result in immediate eviction by DIPD w/ no refund.

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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

Note from host: Any unauthorized parties will result in eviction

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dauphin Island

Dauphin Island is home to this holiday home. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park.

Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

Dauphin Island Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Dauphin Island Public Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
Indian Shell Mound Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 9 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
‪Island Rainbow - ‬18 min walk
‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Pelican Pub - ‬6 min drive
‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Island Getaway Within Walking Distance To The Gulf pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Island Getaway Within Walking Distance To The Gulf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Island Getaway Within Walking Distance To The Gulf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Island Getaway Within Walking Distance To The Gulf located?

Situated in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is 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 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Devin T.

29 March 2025

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

Great Spring Break

Great place to stay. Short walk to the beach. Host was great at communicating check in and out was a breeze. Will be staying again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merri C.

31 December 2024

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

Another great stay at the Caddy Shack

We had another amazing stay at The Caddy Shack - even though Mother Nature wanted to make sure we saw all her fireworks and winds with big storms until Sunday. As always, the house was inviting and the perfect location across the street from the beach. We loved having our teenagers and our fur babies on Dauphin Island for the end of 2024.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

krista c.

19 November 2024

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

Great week at the beach!

We enjoyed our stay here, it was within walking distance of the beach and a nice quiet street. The house had everything we needed for some good family time !

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

2 September 2024

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

Awesome little beach house getaway

I brought my wife, 2 kids, and our 2 dogs down for the weekend. We specifically were looking for places that allowed dogs and figured we’d have to “settle” on a place just so they could go. Couldn’t have been further from what we found at the Caddy Shack. It was perfect. Couldn’t have been more perfect. Everything we needed was there and it was less than a 2 block walk to the beach. We all highly recommend the Caddy Shack.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty B.

13 August 2024

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

Wonderful family vacation

We loved our stay on Dauphin Island. It was a first time visiting and the people on the Island are so friendly. The home is located close to everything that we wanted to do. A short walk to the beach. We enjoyed walking our dogs in the neighborhood during the evenings. We would love to visit again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

29 July 2024

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

Really cool place

We loved our stay. It was the perfect space for our family of 5. (2 adults, two teenagers, one dog). The little fenced-in area for the dog was a great addition. The outdoor shower is a nice touch. The walk to the beach is short. Tranquil area, great for disconnecting. We plan to come back next year! We were early getting to town but the host had it ready early and let us check in early. 5 stars all around!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karli R.

18 July 2024

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

The perfect place to call home for a week at the beach!

Such a welcoming environment. They have everything you need - we actually stayed here two years ago and it was so awesome we chose to stay here again. My family rented a different house through a local company and the accommodations / responsiveness of their property vs staying here made it very apparent this was the right call! They had beach chairs and umbrella ready for our beach day, our dogs loved it here, such a close walk to the beach, outside shower is helpful to rinse off. It’s the perfect place for your DI escape. Thankful to John & Caroline!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

28 June 2024

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

Great stay

The property was perfect for our family and the listing is quite accurate. The furniture was very clean and nice, but the beds were not the most comfortable. The beach is within walking distance if you use the cut-through (we didn't notice the cut-through until our last day) if you access through the public beach parking costs $10 a day but is good for all three public beaches. There were a lot of mosquitos in the area. The fenced-in yard was quite small for our dogs but still worked out well for us. They provided a lot of extra conveniences (beach chairs, umbrella, towels) we only used the chairs but it was a great surprise. They do have cameras on the property which we've never had beyond the Ring doorbell, so that felt a little weird. Overall, it was an excellent stay and we would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

24 June 2024

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

Clean and comfortable (and cute!)

The property is managed by the owners, who are quick to respond to questions. The house is so clean and uncluttered, with super cute beach decor. It’s a great stay with little kids. Everything worked as it should. If you forget something, the house probably has it. We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn C.

16 June 2024

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

Great, quiet vacation!

Such a great time at this spot. We normally go for the more popular PCB but were impressed with this place. Property was within an easy walking distance to beach and only a 3 min drive to a park to drop our kayaks in.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

12 June 2024

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

Awesome dog friendly vacation rental

For the last few years, I’ve taken beach vacations with just my family, but always wanted to take the dogs to the beach. Being from Kansas, it was a daunting task. When I saw this rental, the location, the ease to everything on the island, the fenced yard, and the reasonable pet fee. I decided to go for it and booked this house. The owners answered every question for me, and even accommodated a change in dates due to an unknown conflict in schedule on my end. The homeowners are absolutely some of the best folks I have had to work with for a vacation rental. They provided everything I possibly could need including extra sheets to cover anything dog hair may stick to, and even so much as brought in a crockpot and air fryer for us to use for meal prep! If you want a great dog friendly rental, with fantastic homeowners, you will not regret this rental.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melodie M.

8 June 2024

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

Dauphin Island getaway.

We had a wonderful time staying in the Caddy shack on Dauphin Island. It is a great location close to the canal, beach and restaurants. The hosts were great and the cottage had everything we needed. Great memories made:)

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

16 April 2024

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

Little piece of Heaven on the Gulf

What a beautiful home and fantastic location. We loved the quick walk to the beach. Mybdogs loved the fenced in yard and lounging on the deck. The neighborhood is quiet and charming for daily dog walks. There's even a little community park a few blocks down that was perfect for letting the dogs chase a ball. The kids loved the bunk room and all of the toys, books and games provided. Two bathrooms was a bonus, as was the outdoor shower which became a huge hit for the the kids after beach time. Us adults loved the fully stocked kitchen and washer and dryer. The games were a huge hit too- we had fun playing dominoes every night. We brought boogie boards and beach towels, but didn't need to as the house had those provided too. We loved the beach theme throughout the house and the spaciois seating areas in the family room and deck. I could've lived on that deck with my book all week. Highly recommend this lovely home and if we ever return to DI we would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hitomi K.

28 December 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good time

It was great to stay the house. We enjoyed the beach with dogs and fishing. Hopefully we can visit again soon.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crisy T.

7 November 2023

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

Wonderful Pet Friendly House

Great 3 night getaway with our dod. House was clean and well supplied witha fenced area for the dog. Short walk to beach. Great hosts and great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

14 October 2023

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

Quality Time

It was abolutely fantastic for our group of 5. Property owners make sure your stay is as pleasant as possible. It really is just a short walk to the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

14 October 2023

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

Fall Break Getaway

This is the second time we have stayed at this property and absolutely plan to come back! It’s a hidden gem of a rental with easy beach access (quick walk across the street), a tidy house with all of the conveniences you could need and very responsive owners. My two boys (5 and 6) love the bunk room that has legos, books, blocks and more. We like to take our bikes in the fall and use that as our mode of transportation around the island, too. Don’t sleep on this rental!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard F.

11 September 2023

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

Better than pictured

Great place in a great location. Short walk to the beach. Very responsive and friendly owners.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krysia N.

28 August 2023

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

Great stay, clean house with the ocean in walking distance

We loved it here. Had several amenities for kids. My girls loved the house and it was perfect for all our needs. The island was great as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

13 August 2023

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

Relaxing

This was our 8th trip to the island. We enjoyed the easy living in this cozy house. My family of four found this house clean, cozy, and well equipped. We enjoyed the short walk to the beach and the view of the bayside.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

12 August 2023

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

Cozy cottage on the beach

Just like grandma’s house, is how I would describe our stay in Caroline’s house. From the memorable little kid, Mickey Mouse plates that I used to have for my own children (that my own mother has in her house), right down to the softest sheets and comforters. The views were beautiful. The house was comfortable. A perfect stay for our family vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

8 August 2023

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

Girls Weekend

My daughter, her dog and I had a very wonderful time just spending quality time together with really no worries of the normal everyday we have with work life. Just relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H., 50

16 July 2023

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

Great time at Caddy Shack

Love the location. It’s such an easy walk to the beach. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need. So happy to see the dishwasher was added since our last stay. The beds are very comfortable with quality linens. All the bedrooms have TVs which is really great. The neighborhood is super quiet but not all neighbors abide by the leash policy. Of course that’s not fault of this property owner. She provides a fenced in pet area which is rare in rental properties. I would recommend this house to anyone I know going to Dauphin Island. It’s all around wonderful place to stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

18 June 2023

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

Clean, Stocked, & Great Location

We’ve visited the island for years and stayed in lots of homes. This one was by far the most well stocked and cleanest! Owners were very attentive and the location/price can’t be beat!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale W.

3 June 2023

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

relaxing stay right off the beach

Cute, clean house. Plenty of room! Great bed linens and a wonderful experience for our pup Millie! Small fenced in enclosure for her while we were away. Outside shower was the best!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

Guest Bedroom 2

Master

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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Master Bath

Outdoor Privacy Shower

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