Perfect For Birdwatching! Adjacent To The Shell Mounds.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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Dauphin Island, AL

Indian Shell Mound Park
‪7 min walk‬
Dauphin Island Beaches
‪3 min drive‬
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium
‪4 min drive‬
Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This island house is a very peaceful, fresh and happy getaway. It is in the heart of the town and walking distance to the Ship n Shore and the Lighthouse bakery. It has a comfortably furnished den and large dining area. There are 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with 1 queen size and 2 twin beds. The kitchen is fully equipped for preparing your meals. It is furnished with a washer and dryer for your use. Outside is a large deck and very large back yard overlooking the shell mounds park.

Property manager

Joseph Baldwin

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

No children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Talk to owner. $100.00 pet fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dauphin Island

Dauphin Island is home to this cottage. Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Gaines and Bellingrath Gardens and Home. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

Indian Shell Mound Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Dauphin Island Beaches - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Fort Gaines - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Island Rainbow - ‬3 min drive
‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive
‪Pelican Pub - ‬13 min walk
‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect For Birdwatching! Adjacent To The Shell Mounds. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect For Birdwatching! Adjacent To The Shell Mounds.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect For Birdwatching! Adjacent To The Shell Mounds.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect For Birdwatching! Adjacent To The Shell Mounds. located?

Situated in Dauphin Island, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council and Indian Shell Mound Park. Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Dauphin Island Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 December 2024

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

Wonderful!

This home is conveniently located and the owners a very accommodating. We loved it and have already planned a trip to come back.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

15 June 2024

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

Peaceful stay

House was clean and comfortable. Near everything we wanted to do. Had a great time just being there. Will stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

19 March 2024

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

Amazing Home

This home is very well maintained and clean. This is the first place I didn't have to clean upon arrival. The owners definitely take pride in it. The kitchen is well stocked with nice pans, baking or cooking, utensils, toaster, coffee pot and some other stuff we didn't need to use. The drawers were neatly organized so it was easy to find things. There were plenty of towels as well. If you are staying for more than a week you'll need to do laundry of those. There was also soaps for laundry, hands & washing dishes. They made sure you had paper towels & toilet paper upon arrival. We felt very comfortable here, just like at home. This is one property I highly recommend! Definitely a 5 star! Best eating spot....Dinners Ready. This is a small place where 2 or 3 ladies make homemade meals daily for 2 people to take home and bake or microwave. We baked all the meals and they were all so yummy. In fact we froze and brought some back home with us...and they were still frozen in our cooler after a 15 hr day. We enjoyed the beach behind Ft Gaines, weather permitting. Ft Gaines is a must see. The ferry was fun to take over to Ft Morgan (unfortunately we did not see that), but able to check out Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Like always, it's always sad to see vacation end but we had a nice time. We love the coastal beaches on the Gulf!

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell H.

21 July 2023

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

Perfect seclusion!

Dauphin Island is amazing to begin with but this little home made it even better. First of all, the host has just about everything you would need already there: coffee, cooking supplies, linens, extra pillows, etc. Second, the location was quiet, secluded, yet close enough to the beach and water that you felt like you were right there. Lastly, the host was always quick to communicate before and during our stay. Highly recommend. If you are bringing a dog, keep in mind the floors are slippery for their little feet.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

2 July 2023

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

Home away from Home

This house was a great stay and more than what we could have asked for! Joe and Gina met us the day of check in and gave us a tour and overview of the home which was so nice and personal! The home has many amenities so you don't need to bring anything other than your personables! This home was in a quiet yet accessible location and just made us feel at home! It was really hot/humid the week we stayed and this home stayed nice and cool and never once we're we miserable inside! They are dog friendly as well and my dogs loved the space in the back yard to run and play! We will definitely be staying here again! If you want to be on the island but stay in a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle.....you have to check this out!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy E.

25 April 2023

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

Fun Birdy Time

Great house close to bird watching sites.

Stayed 24 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Masoud m.

15 March 2023

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

Great time at Dauphin

Very nice property, well stocked and conveniently located.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

2 December 2022

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

Great location, peaceful neighborhood

We stayed a week and everything we needed was there. Appliances and washer and dryer excellent. All reviews of the his property are spot on. Will definitely stay again

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B., Shelbyville, KY

19 October 2022

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

Cozy House

We found the house to be very cozy and inviting and perfect for our week to fabulous Dauphin Island!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

2 October 2022

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

Wonderful Vacation Home

We loved this house! The location was so nice, and all of the trees made it feel very private. We spent a lot of time on the deck. The back yard is really big, and also very private. We enjoyed watching the hummingbirds, butterflies, and dragonflies. The house was VERY well-stocked. The pots and pans were good quality, which made life easier, because we did cook quite a bit! There were lots of nice touches. The owners really did seem to think of everything to make our stay comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri V.

10 September 2022

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

2022 Vacation

We had a wonderful time at Dauphin Island. I want to thank you for sharing your home with me. We can't wait to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

7 July 2022

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

Clean, comfortable, and affordable

Our second stay here and it was as clean, comfortable, and affordable as our first stay. Short drive to any beach and food on the island.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

18 June 2022

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

Awesome location!

Nice quiet neighborhood. Joe and Gina made sure we had what we needed. VERY comfortable beds and furniture . We really enjoyed the grill and deck. Will definitely stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jancy W.

27 May 2022

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

Beautiful location with birding trails and Bay Area.

House is adorable with a very relaxing, soft beach vibe; house is clean and spacious. Lots of windows to enjoy beautiful surroundings and rainy days. Large luscious, green backyard with a nice deck. Couple of birding trails across the street from the house for a morning walk. Most relaxing location I have ever stayed.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen A.

10 May 2022

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

The Bird Cottage!

This sweet cottage has become a home away from home for us! We have stayed here, I think 4 times, now. It's very well appointed with all that we need, always very clean, and is so cute and comfortable! The location is great; walking distance to the bakery, Ship & Shore, and the art gallery. Joe and Gina are wonderful and are always very easy to deal with and helpful. Thanks again to you both and we hope to see y'all soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

evelyn c.

26 April 2022

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

Fantastic place

This is the 2nd time we’ve stayed here and it’s a great place! So nice inside and the perfect location for birding as you walk across the back yard to enter shell mounds! We again loved our stay and look forward to visiting again soon! Regina and Joe could not be nicer hosts and we met their super nice neighbor this trip.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K.

26 April 2022

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

Excellent location for birding Shell Mound

Second time staying here, my two brothers and sister-in-law shared this cottage. Great location for birding Dauphin Island. Very comfortable, has everything needed for your stay. The homeowners, Joe and Gina are great hosts. Any future trips to the island, this would be my first choice.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

evelyn c.

18 October 2021

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

Super place to stay

The house is fantastic! Everything we needed was provided. Check in couldn’t have been easier. Joe and Gina were very quick to respond to our questions. We were there for fall migration and the house location is perfect! We. Can’t wait to go back in the spring!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick T.

21 September 2021

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

Fall Bird Migration

Had a great stay. Weather did not cooperate and the birding was not great, but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was nice and clean and the location was central to everything we wanted to do.,

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Selene O.

14 September 2021

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

Great place

Very nice area quite, relax and close to the beach .

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richelle T.

13 July 2021

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

Hidden Gem!

Perfect spot to stay on Dauphin Island with perfect hosts!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

26 June 2021

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

Great House

The house was cute and very clean. Property owners were clear and very easy to communicate with. House is centrally located so everything is easy to get to on the island. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

wendy l.

16 June 2021

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

Slice of tranquility.

This is a a quiet, peaceful place to stay. Joe and Gina are wonderful hosts that have a well equipped home to share. We enjoyed our stay and slept so sound in the comfortable beds. The backyard is enjoyable and relaxing. Thank you again for sharing your property. Wendy and John Loggins

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

L A.

7 June 2021

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

Best Days EVER

Classic comforts, Quiet area, Clean & Close to all the best things to do!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen A.

20 April 2021

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

Wonderful little cottage!

Thanks again for a great stay at your island cottage! We appreciate you guys so much! The crazy storms brought in a great number of birds! See you next year!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Joseph Baldwin

I was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. I have been vacationing with my family on Dauphin Island since I was 5 years old. I currently live in Theodore, Alabama, about a 30 minute drive from DI. I have been a nurse for the last 37 years and an ultrasononographer for the last 14 years.

Why they chose this property

This house has been in our family since about 1955. It was built by my grandmother on 2 lots. The lots were purchased before the bridge was built and the house was built shortly after that. We have spent the last 1 1/2 years renovating it. We have put lots of tender loving care into its' revival and we love it.

What makes this property unique

This pretty little cottage is in a prime location for birdwatching. It is close to the center of town and a very cheerful home away from home. The house is at ground level and there are no steps to climb.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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2 bathrooms

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