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Things to do in Dauphin Island
Dauphin Island Alabama is a barrier island located just three miles south of Mobile Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. It’s a fabulous place for things to do, have fun with family and friends, or simply relax with its slower pace. Check out our list of things to do in Dauphin Island before you arrive […]
When Is The Best Time To Visit Dauphin Island Alabama
Pick your favorite month of the year and see the best time to visit Dauphin Island. Pick your vacation rental and join us for great Dauphin Island weather.
Dauphin Island Mardi Gras 2022
Join us for Dauphin Island Mardi Gras. Here is our annual update on parades and more. Stay at Dauphin Island Beach Rentals while you are here.
Dauphin Island Rentals | Pet Friendly Vacations
Bring your pet and enjoy our collection of Dauphin Island Rentals Pet Friendly. Book your stay on iconic Dauphin Island today! Call 800-771-1480.
Pack Your Bags! “Packing List” For The Ultimate Dauphin Island Vacation
Packing for your Dauphin Island vacation can be fun. It helps get you into the vacation mindset and ready for the time of your life. If you’re one who worries about what to pack, we’ve got you covered. From just the comfort basics to the extras for the ultimate in a relaxing vacation, read on. […]
West End Beach, Dauphin Island Alabama
Perched at the uninhabited western tip of Dauphin Island, you’ll find iconic 10-mile long West End Beach. It is simply beautiful. You can walk for miles and only see empty beach, a few foxes and crabs in the sand. Dauphin Island Beach Rentals is a perfect choice for your island escape. The beach is clean […]
Bellingrath Gardens Christmas Lights
Magic Christmas in Lights is a popular event for guests at Dauphin Island Beach Rentals. Read our guide for details.
A New Dauphin Island Holiday Tradition Awaits You
Treat your loved ones to a holiday vacation at Dauphin Island Beach Rentals. Give thanks to the sounds of waves outside your Dauphin Island rental, and ring in the New Year alongside friends and family at your beach house. Discover the right reservation for you online or call or text us at 1-800-771-1480. Surprise loved […]
Plan The Ultimate Dauphin Island Romantic Getaway Today
Escape to Dauphin Island for a couples’ weekend getaway in Alabama at Dauphin Island Beach Rentals. It’s the ideal setting for romantic walks, shelling, or surf fishing. While you are here, explore the gorgeous natural scenery along the Gulf Coast or indulge in all the romantic things to do on Dauphin Island. To take a […]
Remote Working from Our Dauphin Island Vacation Rentals
Have you been trying to figure out a way to treat your family to one last summer vacation before school starts while not taking time off of work? Consider embarking on workcation at Dauphin Island Beach Rentals. Get the best of both worlds: make money while working from our luxurious Dauphin Island vacation rentals and […]
Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuary & Bird Watching
If you just booked an Alabama beach vacation through Dauphin Island Beach Rentals and you love birds, then you’re in for a treat! Dauphin has been deemed “America’s Birdiest City” for three consecutive years. It’s time to clean the lenses on your bird-watching binoculars and head down to the local Dauphin Island bird sanctuary. Who […]
How to Make Sure You Stay Healthy While Traveling
Traveling undoubtedly exposes you to germs. From touching door handles, elevator buttons, and taking your shoes off at the airport, as well as airplane seats, trays, Ubers or taxis, and other people who may be sick around you, it’s very easy to get sick if you aren’t careful. Now more than ever, it is essential […]
Dauphin Island: The Ideal Spot for Snowbird Living
Few things compare to the magic of the year’s first snow. It’s a sign to break out your holiday decorations, purchase an extra box of hot cocoa, and maybe even light up the fireplace a time or two. However, with each snow that passes through, the snow seems less and less beautiful. It just becomes […]
Dauphin Island Restaurants You Cannot Miss
With countless things to do in Dauphin Island, meal prep is the last thing you should think about. When staying in our Dauphin Island Beach Rentals, you’ll be near many of the best Dauphin Island restaurants. Whether you’re looking for affordable meals, posh dining, or a lively atmosphere, our team has recommendations that will satisfy […]
Less crowds and great fishing!
Great article on AL.com covering all the great Fall fishing. Come charter a boat or stake your claim for surf fishing from one of our beach or bay houses!
It’s Red Snapper season again!
It’s that time of the year again! These delicious Red Snapper were caught south of Dauphin Island, aboard the “Bama Breeze”. Thanks for a great day of fishing, Captain Mark!
Dauphin Island’s Elevated Beach Houses and Vacation Rentals
Dauphin Island is a true barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico; in fact, it is Alabama’s only barrier island! The coastal towns of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan are on peninsulas, not islands. Like most barrier islands, Dauphin Island has its share of high waters and storm surge during a storm event […]
Birds Flock to Dauphin Island
It’s that time of the year again on Dauphin Island . . . . Dauphin Island is never really crowded, but at this time of the year, the birds seem to outnumber the people on the Island. Pelicans fly over in groups of a dozen or more, resembling a motorcycle gang of retired birds, riding […]
Latest Update on Hurricane Nate clean-up efforts on Dauphin Island
Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Collier provided this update at 3:30 p.m. today- QUICK UPDATE: Contractors clearing sand from Bienville Blvd. are nearing the west end of the road (West End Beach) at the time of this post! Sand removal will shift to side streets first thing Thursday morning. DIW&S officials report water is on up […]
Crews Working 24 Hours a Day To Clear Bienville Boulevard of Sand | WKRG
Dauphin Island was hard hit by Hurricane Nate. The west end of the island is still without power and utilities, but there is some progress to be seen in recovery efforts. Source: Crews Working 24 Hours a Day To Clear Bienville Boulevard of Sand | WKRG
Hurricane Nate Update
Hurricane Nate made landfall overnight Saturday as a Category 1 Hurricane, with the eye centered about 80 west of Dauphin Island. The strong storm surge has caused damage to some of the Gulf-front homes on the West End of the Island, and the main road, Bienville Blvd, is buried under 3-6 feet of sand. The […]
Dauphin Island Race postponed due to weather
The 59th annual Dauphin Island Race, scheduled to take place on Saturday, has been postponed due to forecasts for rain and windy conditions. “They are just trying to do what is best for everyone involved,” said Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Collier. “While we hate to see it postponed, the safety of participants is first and […]
Gumbo, sailboats and funky art on Dauphin Island this weekend
Michelle Matthews | mmatthews@al.com Email the author | Follow on Twitter on April 26, 2017 at 11:30 AM, updated April 26, 2017 at 11:39 AM Any way you dish it up, gumbo is perhaps the quintessential coastal Alabama dish. What could be better to sample on a beautiful Saturday as you watch hundreds of white […]