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High Dunes Retreat

Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun

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Located in a picturesque cove, this house boasts an incredible view of the gulf. With its spacious interior and surrounding sandy beach, it's perfect for family gatherings.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

High Dunes Retreat

This is the most amazing house with an unbelievable "million dollar view"! The cove that leads to the gulf is directly in front of you and sand surrounds you. Bring the whole family - there is room!!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The rooftop balcony has a maximum limit of 4 people at a time. Children must be supervised and with an adult at all times.
The home is privately owned. The owner is not responsible for any accident to a guest or a pet while on the property.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs must be house trained; leash on the beach

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
AL, Dauphin Island

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chevron - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Capt'n Snappers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is High Dunes Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at High Dunes Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High Dunes Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is High Dunes Retreat located?

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

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High Dunes Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mike e.

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

Graduation Beach Celebration

Property was great. Cissy, the owner was more than accommodating. 8 highlt recommend this property for a beach getaway
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanista A.

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

Home away from home.

Beautiful, well maintained and stocked with all the necessities. My family had an incredible time and made lots of cherished memories in a place that felt like home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay at the house on Dauphin Island. The setup for our family was perfect. The house is a short walk across the dunes to a protected cove or the gulf. The house was well stocked (kitchen and bathrooms) and very comfortable. We will look at this house first the next time we're in town!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie A.

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

Family vacation 2022

We loved looking for shells on the beach. The Boys loved kayaking. The last night my son's family rode the bicycles and really enjoyed it. We took the ferry and had a sunset cruise., toured fort gains, the aquarium and hit all the shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Byron V.

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

Great House and Great Owners

The owner and associates were the best! They were very responsive to us and went the extra mile to ensure that we enjoyed everything about the house. The house itself was extremely comfortable. We had plenty of room to spread out and the kitchen was very well equipped. The location was great - on top of a dune, in a private, undeveloped area. Recommend it highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danika W.

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

Well appointed home with gorgeous views.

This home was very spacious. It was like staying in a friend’s home- full of books, toys, beach items, and more- for shared use. The views were amazing. Parking was ample- we brought 2 boats and had plenty of room. I would not consider it walkable to the gulf. But, a short drive will get you to the public pier or a permit was provided for easy access in many areas. It was very comfortable for our group of teens and adults.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn D.

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

Very unique house and great hosts!

Everything was so unique and interesting about the house! It was a perfect size for our big family and so wonderfully stocked with everything you would need. It was very clean and the hosts were so helpful and nice and went overboard to accommodate us!While we appreciated the hospitality of all the items/food supplied in the kitchen and house, it did make it a little challenging to not get confused with what was our stuff and what was already there. Also having enough room in the refrigerators for our 2 weeks of groceries since we bring our own food and do not eat out. This is not a complaint just a little challenge for us that we were not used to. The views were beautiful but it was a trek to the beach if you have babies and loads of stuff! The host got us a pass to the country club so we could play tennis which ended up being a very big part of our trip that we enjoyed as a family a lot!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke T.

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

World Class

I would say this is the best property on the Island. Unbelievable view!! The host is amazing!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022