Ocean + Sound Views with Private Heated Pool, Game Room and Beach Access
House | Year Built: 2019 | 2 stories | 3005 sq.ft. | 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 14 guests | Heated Pool, Private Pool
Bedding details: King: 2 | Queen: 2 | Twin/Full Bunk: 2
Join in on the opportunity! New Pool
Salty Seahorse has been elevated with the addition of a brand-new private pool. Whether you’re cooling off after a beach day, lounging in the sun, or enjoying an evening swim under the stars, the pool makes your Dauphin Island getaway even more relaxing and unforgettable.
Description
Welcome to Salty Seahorse, your ultimate Dauphin Island escape where coastal charm meets modern luxury. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be captivated by panoramic water views, a private pool (Can be heated for 50.00 per day), and spaces designed for relaxation and fun. This two-story retreat is thoughtfully crafted for families and groups, offering the perfect blend of style, comfort, and unforgettable island living.
Step inside to a light-filled open layout where hardwood floors, seaside décor, and panoramic water views create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream with white cabinetry, high-end stainless appliances, marble-style countertops, and a spacious island—perfect for cooking, entertaining, and gathering together. The dining table with chairs and benches offers plenty of seating, while the living room features a large sectional, comfy chairs, and a flat-screen TV, ideal for movie nights after a day at the beach.
Upstairs, the game room is a guest favorite. Complete with a pool table, mini fridge, wall-mounted TV, and a sitting area, it’s a perfect spot to unwind or cheer on your favorite team. French doors open onto a gulf-facing deck where you can sip your favorite drink while taking in sweeping ocean views.
🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements – Sleeps 14
• Primary Bedroom – King bed + TV
• Bedroom 2 – King bed + TV
• Bedroom 3 – Two queen beds + TV
• Bedroom 4 – Two built-in bunks (twin XL on top, queen on bottom)
• Living Room – Large sectional sofa for lounging
🌊 Exterior and Outdoor Living
Salty Seahorse offers an unmatched outdoor experience. The highlight is your private heated pool (pool heat can be turned on by request for $50/day), where you can float under the sun or stargaze at night. The back deck, facing the Sound, is shaded and furnished with dining space—perfect for sunset dinners with a view of the Dauphin Island Bridge. A charcoal grill is available for cookouts, and steps lead down to the quiet Sound-side beach where you can launch kayaks, play in the sand, or simply relax by the water. The Gulf of Mexico is just across the street, giving you easy access to both shoreline experiences.
✨ Property Highlights
• Large private heated pool (pool heat can be turned on at guest request for $50/day).
• Game room with pool table, mini fridge & TV
• Gulf and Sound views
• Room darkening shades or curtains in all bedrooms
• Under house picnic tables for al fresco dining
• Direct beach access to the Sound + easy Gulf access across the street
• Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances
• Wine fridge in kitchen
• Spacious open-concept layout with natural light & coastal décor
• Flat-screen TVs and high-speed WiFi
• BBQ grill for family cookouts
• 2 adult kayaks + 2 youth kayaks with various life jackets
With its thoughtful design, tasteful décor, and unbeatable amenities, Salty Seahorse is more than just a beach house—it’s an experience. Whether you’re swimming, playing, exploring, or relaxing, this home brings your coastal dreams to life.
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.
📋 House Rules:
• Primary renter must be 25+ and present for the stay
• No smoking, parties, or weddings allowed
• Pool heat is by request and is $50/day
• No pets allowed
• Cargo lifts are not for guest use
Parking Instructions
The property has a driveway and parking for several cars. All overflow must be parked at Green Park next to Ship & Shore. Gulf side beach access via streets and courts only – you can park on these streets with a parking pass (we can provide). Do not walk between houses. The closest access point across from you via Tovar Ct. Thank you!
Amenities
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Essentials
- Air Conditioning
- Bed Linens
- Dryer
- Essentials Starter Pack
- Extra Pillows & Blankets
- Game Room
- Hangers
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Parking
- Private Entrance
- Private Living Room
- Shampoo
- Towels
- Washer
- Wireless Internet
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Kitchen
- Cooking Basics
- Dishes & Silverware
- Dishwasher
- Drip Coffee Maker (Traditional)
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stove
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Pool
- Heated Pool
- Private Pool
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Outdoor
- Grill – Electric
- Patio or Balcony
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Accessibility
- Handheld Shower Head
- Shower Chair
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Facility
- Free Parking
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Entertainment
- Pool Table
- Satellite or Cable
- Television
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Local
- ATM/Bank
- Groceries
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Services
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Leisure
- Beach Combing
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Eco Tourism
- Miniature Golf
- Photography
- Shelling
- Walking
- Wildlife Viewing
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Sports
- DeepSea Fishing
- Fishing
- Fishing – Bay
- Fishing – Freshwater
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Wind Surfing
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Attractions
- Bay
- Churches
- Forests
- Marina
- Museums
- Playground
- Restaurants
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Location
- Bay Front
- Beach
- Beach Front
- Beach View
- Near Ocean
- Ocean View
- Water Front
- Water View
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Car
- Recommended
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Themes
- Away From It All
- Family
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Home Safety
- Fire Extinguisher
- Smoke Detector
Rooms
2nd Floor Gulf View Bunk Room
Type: Bedroom | Sleeps: 6 | Bedding details: 2 Twin/Full Bunk
NE Bayfront Master
Type: Bedroom | Sleeps: 2 | Bedding details: 1 King | Has attached bathroom: Yes
SE Gulf View King
Type: Bedroom | Sleeps: 2 | Bedding details: 1 King
South Gulf View Queens
Type: Bedroom | Sleeps: 4 | Bedding details: 2 Queen
2nd Floor Common Full Bath
Type: Full Bathroom
Common Bath
Type: Full Bathroom
NE Master Bath
Type: Full Bathroom
Alyssa Welte says
Is the pool heated?
April Harrell says
The pool at Salty Seahorse can be heated for 50.00 a day.
Jordyn S. says
Great stay! Would def come again!
Cynthia C. says
Our stay on Dauphin Island was absolutely incredible! This home was perfect for our group of 15 (ages 1 to 62!) and had everything we needed and more. The amenities were fabulous—spacious, well-equipped, and thoughtfully designed for comfort and fun. The location couldn’t have been better—steps from both the bay and the gulf, and just a short drive or bike ride to local shops, restaurants, and activities. It truly felt like a blessing to share such a special place with our family. We made memories we’ll treasure forever!
Cihangir B. says
Very good location. Fantastic view.
Overall a clean house except a few things. Not a big deal though. Wifi could be better.
But overall very good experience.
Joanna C. says
My family and I had a wonderful time spending Christmas here. The house was absolutely beautiful!! We loved the views. Dauphin Island Beach Rentals very quick to respond to any questions. We cannot wait to come back!
Mk T. says
This beach house was everything and more!! Beautiful spacious home, peaceful surroundings and the perfect place to spend Thanksgiving!! Can’t wait for next year.
Andy L. says
Absolutely beautiful house on an absolutely beautiful island! Our family loved it. I highly recommend this Airbnb.
Loretta H. says
Awesome! Loved our time at this beautiful house
Tymon B. says
This house is in a great location. It is rather private and close to the western end of the island. That part is great. The house itself is really nice and fit our group of four adults and seven children very well. The negative, and it is a pretty big negative, is how filthy the house was. I cannot imagine anyone cleaned it much at all before we arrived. We found long black hairs all over the house. It didn’t look anything had been dusted in a long time. The dining area table was so sticky we could barely get anything back off after we let it sit there for more than a few minutes (sadly, that is not an exaggeration). Worst of all, one of the showers would not drain. So I unscrewed the drain and proceeded to pull out clump after clump after clump of long black/brown hair and a disposable razor blade cover before it would drain. For what this house costs, cleanliness should not be an issue. Suffice to say, this property would be incredible if it were simply cleaned better.
Chase Webster says
Thank you for your review and for sharing both the positives and concerns about your stay. We’re so glad the location and layout worked well for your group. We sincerely apologize for the cleanliness issues you experienced — that’s not the standard we strive for. Since your visit, the home has been updated and a new pool has been added. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us continue to improve the guest experience.
Tiffany B. says
Beautiful house and surroundings. The walk to the beach across the road is a breeze! The mosquitos are pretty bad though. Even on the beach side one evening I got eaten alive by mosquitos so make sure to pack some spray! The other times on the beach it was windy enough the mosquitos weren’t out. Host responded very quickly to every message. This was a wonderful and relaxing vacation. The house next door has a pool and there was a large family with a lot of children staying there so a lot of times there were children screaming when sitting out on the patio haha we didn’t mind though. It was a 9/10 vacation. The mosquitos were my only issue. And there is a different grill than the one pictured so we had bought charcoal and that wasn’t needed because there is a gas grill there now. Thank you so much for letting us stay at this wonderful beach home!!
Chase Webster says
Thank you for your review. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the home, location, and our quick communication. The property has been recently updated and now includes a private pool for guests to enjoy. We’re glad your stay was relaxing and hope to welcome you back soon.
Robert Rice says
Lovely house, with room to spread out - a few updates needed
We have stayed in this house three times, most recently in May 2024. Love the place.
Loads of room to spread out. Large master bedroom with en-suite bath, that includes separate bathtub and large shower.
Two additional bedrooms on the main-floor share a bathroom.
Fabulous large kitchen with well thought out center island for food prep and serving. Large table with room for your whole crowd to sit down together for meals. Large screen TV and an enormous very comfortable sectional sofa.
Upstairs there is a bunk room, with adjacent bathroom. The upstairs level includes a pool-table and second living room.
The house is on the bayside, with about a 100 yard walk down to the shoreline. Or you can walk about the same distance over to the gulf side of the island
A few things are in need of updating.
Recently a house went up next door to the west. The back deck of that house looks directly onto the kitchen/dining room of Salty Seahorse. The west facing windows of Salty Seahorse have no blinds, drapes or other window coverings. This makes for uncomfortable views between the two neighboring houses and (even worse) for blinding/glaring setting sun which makes it extremely uncomfortable to use the dining table around sunset.
The dining table is also in need of refinishing or replacement as the finish has gone sticky, and no amount of washing or cleaning will improve the situation. I rather suspect this is a function of the brutal glaring sunlight beating down on the table, damaging the varnish.
The master bedroom could use some better drapes or blinds, as the existing window coverings do not effectively darken the room once the sun rises in the morning. Late sleepers may find the room too light in the morning.
Despite these concerns, this house is a family favorite, and we will be back again.
Chase Webster says
Thank you for sharing such a detailed review and for choosing to stay with us multiple times. We’re delighted to hear that Salty Seahorse continues to be a family favorite and that you enjoy the spacious layout and amenities. The home has been recently updated to bring several improvements, including the addition of a private pool for guests to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming you back for another stay.
Elizabeth W. says
We had a great time and enjoyed the beach house. It was in a perfect location. The guys walked straight out back door to the bay and fished. We even watched dolphins swim out the balcony. The beach side access was a short walk right across street which made it easy with kids! We truly enjoyed our time in Dauphin Island!
Chase Webster says
Thank you for the amazing review Elizabeth. Dauphin Island has so much to offer and we are glad y’all were able to enjoy it all. We hope to have you back.
Jeff C. says
The house was beautiful and spacious. Location and view were oustanding. My family is already planning our next trip.
Jessica R. says
We loved our stay at the Salty Seahorse and will probably book the house in the future for getaways. It is a lovely location and very accommodating to our needs/wants. Everything we needed was provided. I do wish there was coffee provided, the store is so far away and I wanted coffee in the mornings lol. Other than that we had a great time and enjoyed the home.
Jessica M. says
Our family vacation at the Salty Seahorse was certainly one to remember. It was filled with lots of relaxation and good times. We will definitely be returning in the future!
Ashley O. says
This house is beautiful. It is on the bayside of the island. Easy walk to the beach. Short drive the the gulf side on the west end, which is where the house is. It does allow pets with limitations and a pet deposit. It was indeed pet friendly, without a lot of rugs or things sitting around for my basset hound to get into. We are planning to stay there again.
Shari O. says
The Salty Seahorse was a phenomenal house on Dauphin Island for our three families to enjoy spring break. We loved the quiet private access to the bay where we watched pelicans, great blue herons, and dolphins close to shore. We were minutes from the public beach where the kids had more room to play and enjoy the waves. The bunk room upstairs was ideal for young kids. We prepared most of our meals at the house, and loved the spacious, clean, and well stocked kitchen – and all three decks were great for enjoying morning coffee and late night conversations. Thanks for setting the stage for family game nights, pool tournaments, and beach days. We made wonderful memories here!
Elizabeth G. says
This is a beautiful home that easily fit our party of 8. It is very spacious and super comfortable. We loved the multiple balconies in the front and back of the house. The pool table was our nightly post dinner entertainment. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. Our family loved having access to the Bay side beach and an easy walk across the street to the Gulf beach. We would flip flop during the day depending on which side was windier. We had an issue with a tripped breaker, and management promptly helped us and followed up. Great service! I would recommend bringing extra dish soap, dishwasher tabs. laundry soap, dryer sheets, toilet paper, and paper towels. There was just enough there to get started. I highly recommend The Salty Seahorse if you have a large party. It really was a perfect rental for us.
Coleen Gephart says
Is the damage waiver refundable?
Adam says
The damage waiver is non-refundable. You can elect to pay a $500 damage deposit instead of a waiver though and that is refundable.
debra steele says
how do you access the beach at the gulf….. cut through the houses or where
Adam says
You can’t walk between houses, but that’s not a problem because you have a close access point right across the street from you via Tovar Ct. Thank you!
Tiffany gabbert says
Where is the gulf side beach access? Can you walk straight across the street or do you have to use the west end public beach?
Adam says
You can walk right across the street down Tovar Ct for easy beach access. Thanks! DIBR