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Gulf Side-Walk to the beach, great views, pet-friendly - Boa Vista

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Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
TV, books

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Gulf Side-Walk to the beach, great views, pet-friendly - Boa Vista

Welcome to Boa Vista, your perfectly located beach retreat on Dauphin Island. Meaning "Great View," Boa Vista invites you to relax, recharge, and reconnect—with the Gulf just a 3-minute walk from your back stairs. Recently renovated from top to bottom, this coastal cottage blends comfort and charm with a location that’s hard to beat. Whether you’re here for a family getaway, a quiet couples’ escape, or a memory-making trip with friends, Boa Vista delivers a true island experience.

Inside, the home features a fresh, open layout with light-filled rooms and beachy finishes throughout. The kitchen is fully equipped for home-cooked meals, and the living area is designed for movie nights, card games, and easy conversation. A spacious dining area and cozy seating make it just as easy to gather as it is to spread out and relax.

🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements – Sleeps up to 8
• Primary Bedroom – King bed with private ensuite bathroom
• Guest Bedroom – Queen bed
• Bunk Room – Two sets of twin-over-twin bunk beds (sleeps 4)

Step outside and you’ll see why Boa Vista earned its name. The large back deck offers space to lounge, dine, or simply breathe in the salt air. An outdoor shower with hot and cold water makes rinsing off after the beach quick and easy. And best of all, your private beach path starts right at the bottom of your deck stairs—taking you to the gulf-facing beaches in just a minute. No need to load up the car—just grab your towel and go.

🌟 Why Guests Love Boa Vista
• Outdoor shower – perfect for post-beach rinses
• Private beach path – 3-minute walk to the Gulf
• Large back deck with seating and dining space
• Pet-friendly – dogs welcome (up to 2, with fee)
• Smart TV, Wi-Fi, books, games, and cozy lounging areas
• Washer/dryer, charcoal grill, and full kitchen
• All linens, bath towels, and starter supplies provided
• Quiet residential location with room to park up to 4 vehicles

Whether you're sipping coffee on the deck, rinsing sandy toes in the outdoor shower, or catching a sunset with your feet in the surf, Boa Vista offers the relaxed beach lifestyle you're looking for—without the crowds. Book your island getaway today!

As with all of our Dauphin Island Beach Rentals, all linens and towels are provided, WIFI, along with a fully outfitted kitchen. There will be a starter pack of toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags; please plan on bringing more for day 2. A great beach vacation is waiting on you!

Please note the following:
1. Minimum Age for the Primary Renter is 25, and Primary Renter must be present for the entire stay.
2. Maximum Occupancy numbers include Children 3 and over and cannot be exceeded at any time.
3. All of our Homes are Non-Smoking.
4. A signed Rental Agreement is Required, which contains additional Rules and Guidance.
5. This property does not allow weddings or parties.
6. Check-in time is 3 pm, and check-out time is 10 am.
7. Start dishes and linens before departure.
8. Take the trash can to the street on Tuesday night and Friday night.
9. This home is pet-friendly, dogs only, 2-Pet Maximum Limit - $100 pet fee per pet plus tax applies.

Property manager

Dauphin Island Beach Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,042 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

202

About the neighborhood

Map
AL, Dauphin Island

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 10 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to the beach, great views, completely updated 2023! - Boa Vista pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to the beach, great views, completely updated 2023! - Boa Vista?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to the beach, great views, completely updated 2023! - Boa Vista?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to the beach, great views, completely updated 2023! - Boa Vista located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 5-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 mi (5 km).

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Gulf Side-Walk to the beach, great views, pet-friendly - Boa Vista Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Pohai M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Overall great stsy

Close to the water with private path, quiet neighborhood. Some of the outside lights require replacement.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Birthday

The house was great. Could use some outdoor lighting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Memorial Weekend Getaway

We had a fantastic time at Boa Vista. With just a two minute walk to the beach, we were able to easily get back and forth to the house. The place was well air-conditioned, clean, and had everything our family of five needed for a three day stay over Memorial Weekend. The beach was so quiet, too. There were mostly just families and couples spending a relaxing time near the water. Perfect family vacation! We will be repeat customers, for certain!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Don D.

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

Dodging Hurricane Helene

The house was clean and mostly renovated. The new deck is very nice. The accommodations were average, with lighting and places to store clothes for a week stay sparse. The dryer did not work, although the owner refunded us $100 for the trouble. Several of the ducts had mold around them due to water dripping and soaking the sheet rock; humidity is always a problem near water, but it was due to the type of duct work, which needs to be replaced. The house was not as close to the beach as we wanted it, and the kitchen was not as equipped as we would have liked it, with odds-and-ends available for cooking, as well as things like more than two coffee mugs. As everyone has said, be sure to take extra paper towels, detergents, etc., as you will only get starter amounts for a day or so. It's a quiet area during late September, as we expected. I would recommend this place if you're looking for some quiet time and don't plan to eat out or shop much at all, plus you don't mind a good 10 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Great location and exactly what we needed.

This property is literally right on the beach. Its a 2 minute walk to the water. You can see beautiful sunsets from the porch. The house has everything we needed. We had one little hiccup with the dishwasher but the property manager sent someone out literally in minutes and solved the issue. Communication was excellent. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023