"Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8134.9 sq m

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Pet-friendly
Dryer
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Dauphin Island, AL

Dauphin Island Beaches
‪2 min walk‬
West End Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Dauphin Island Public Beach
‪10 min drive‬
Pascagoula, MS (PGL-Trent Lott Intl.)
‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

*We are now offering the use of our 2 kayaks year round for our renters during their stay. Enjoy watching the dolphins from the "Czech Mate", that has a private beach to the Mississippi Sound/Bay side! Our home is just a short walking distance to West End Beach. Enjoy picturesque views of the water (Gulf & Sound) from every window! This beautiful home has granite counter tops, tile flooring, crown molding, & an open floor plan. Relax on the back porch watching the wildlife & boats on the beautiful Bay side or from the front of the house by watching & hearing the Gulf of Mexico waves. Only steps to the beach of the Sound & to the Gulf. You can kayak in the Sound right behind the house. A bike path goes from the West End through town. You can bring your own bikes or rent one up the road. There are 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8 (3 queen beds, 2 twin beds, & 2 roll away cots). 2 bathrooms with the master bath having a walk-in & shower. Linens & towels are provided. The house has fiber internet. Pet friendly (limit of 2 dogs & non-refundable). Pet fee is $75 per dog if 2 dogs. $100 for one dog. No smoking is allowed. There are 5 tv's (1 in each bedroom & 1 in the great room with a DVD player). The t.v. in the great room is a smart t.v.. The dining table seats 6 & there are 4 bar stools at the breakfast bar. Amenities include: Outdoor shower, internet, dishes, utensils, electric griddle, crock pot, dishwasher, microwave, stove, oven, stainless steel refrigerator, coffee maker, washer/dryer, toaster, board games, books, dvd's, & charcoal grill under the house. The Mississippi Sound/Bay side has great fishing, & dolphins are often sighted from both the Gulf & the Sound. You can kick back & relax in the porch swing or rope swing under the house.

To access the Gulf beach, just walk a few steps across the road & you can set up a canopy tent, chairs, etc. This is free to do. For the Mississippi Sound/Bay side beach, just walk down the back steps of the house & you have your own private beach up to the Sound. West End Beach is also close to the house.

Please have your dogs on a flea & tick prevention medicine. Just for your information, the Town of Dauphin Island requires all dogs to be on a leash and properly secured when outdoors and also requires that dog waste from rental property yard, beaches and public areas be picked up and properly disposed of. We know you will enjoy our home as much as we do!

**** WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU PURCHASE TRIP INSURANCE FOR ANY ISSUE THAT MAY DELAY OR PREVENT YOU FROM COMING INCLUDING STORMS****

**During the months of June & July, we require a minimum of 7 nights stay from Saturday to Saturday only.**

Property manager

Joe and Cosette Povlovich

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

* All trash must be bagged & placed in trash bins under house before check out.

* All linens & towels must be placed in hall by washer & dryer prior to checkout.

* Place all dishes, cups, silverware, pans, etc. in the dishwasher and start prior to check out.

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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

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Morgan Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

Dauphin Island Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
West End Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Dauphin Island Public Beach - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 19 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
‪Island Rainbow - ‬12 min drive
‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive
‪Pelican Pub - ‬15 min drive
‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Czech Mate", Steps From Sound & Gulf, Kayaks Included, Private Beach, West End located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dauphin Island holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches and West End Beach. Dauphin Island Public Beach and Indian Shell Mound Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Casey G.

21 Mar 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location

The location is great, close enough to walk to the west end beach and right across the street from the Gulf. If you have any mobility/knee issues be aware the stairs are extremely steep!! The housecleaning could have been better. Some of the linens hadn't been washed (which we discovered the 2nd night, the first no one slept in that bed) including one of the bedrooms and the throw blankets in the living room and there was visible dirt along the edges in the bathroom. While these are little things that we were easily able to deal with, I feel the owner/manager isn't getting the service they are paying a cleaning service for. Overall, I would stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

17 Mar 2025

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

Great Vacation Spot

We had a great week!! This place is very roomy and clean and had everything we needed. We were in walking distance of the West beach and spent a lot of time there. We watched the dolphins one morning and went for a lot of walks. This is a great place to stay and we hope to come back some day!! Thank you so much for letting us stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann B.

7 Mar 2025

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

Vacay

Great vacation

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zak B.

20 Feb 2025

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

Great place to stay with family

We had a great time. The house was clean and pretty much kid proofed which was very nice. I would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra H.

19 Jan 2025

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

Great location

Overall, we really enjoyed the location and this property. The beds

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

12 Nov 2024

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

Always a wonderful stay!!

Owners are wonderful! We have stayed here multiple times and will continue to do so. Home is perfectly located on the bay side within a couple minutes walk to the west end beach. Just across the street is access to the gulf. Hurricane Milton was coming in while we were there so every day was a red flag day on the gulf. PLEASE OBEY THE FLAGS!!! You can also now access the west end beach from the bay side which is nice!

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

30 Oct 2024

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

Perfect, peaceful getaway

This is truly a hidden gem and we cannot wait to come back! The bay side beach was oir absolute favorite - we had it to ourselves. Our pups had a blast and the outdoor shower was perfect for them. The place is wonderfully appointed - beach towels and toystowela

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 July 2024

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

Fantastic trip on the bayside

We had 4 21 year old girls and 2 26 year olds with my husband and me on this trip. We had no internet service for 5 days and hardly missed it! The landlord had games, DVDs, and books galore at the rental house. The landlord had really fast fiber optic internet service installed while we were still there so that should not be an issue for anyone else. Being on the bayside was wonderful because there were red flags on the gulfside on 6 of the 7 days we were there. We saw dolphins while we were in the water. There were lots of fish jumping right out of the water also. There’s also an oyster farm right out in the bay, which was really neat.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany G.

7 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Home is in a great location. We enjoyed being able to alternate going to to bay or beach side. Lots of games available to play, kayaks to borrow, and roll a way beds. Sleeping arrangements accommodated our large family well. We had an issue with one shower having lots of mold and mildew but the washing machine was the biggest concern. The towels all smelled really bad when they became damp. This is probably because the door on the front loading machine wasn’t left open. We didn’t feel comfortable washing laundry in the machine with the mold all along the inside seal of the washer. The owners were quick to respond and sent someone to clean the shower and the standing water in the washing machine between the seal and tub; however, the mold couldn’t be removed without replacing the inside seal. This didn’t occur before we left so we weren’t able to wash anything. A washing machine/dryer is a big must for our large family when traveling on vacation so this was a disappointment. The owners are very responsive and did get the initial concerns addressed 3 days into our week long stay but that still didn’t allow us to wash laundry since the necessary repair wasn’t done. Other cleanliness issues included mold under the rims of sinks and in the kitchen sprayer as well as dirty skillets in cabinets. The pots/pans are needing replaced so they are difficult to clean when non stick coating has been scratched up. The home is in a nice location and maintained but housekeeping needs addressed

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

30 June 2024

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

Amazing stay

We enjoyed our stay at the Czech Mate! The house was clean and comfortable, we had close access to the gulf and bay, and the west end beach. Very quiet and calm.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah W.

30 June 2024

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

Great Vacation

We enjoyed the house and everything that was available. Only downside was due to the storm the road flooded and we couldn’t get out for several hours.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

18 June 2024

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

Absolutely beautiful! The location was perfect!

I can’t say enough great things about this location. The house was even nicer than the pictures. It was so easy to walk to either beach and made for a great vacation for our family. We typically went to the gulf side in the mornings and the sound side in the evenings to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. There were plenty of beach towels and bathroom towels. The beds were comfortable and the setup was great for our family. We also enjoyed the selection of board games. I can’t say enough great things! 10/10 recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerri C.

5 June 2024

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

Perfection

Great location. Always a breeze. Beautiful house and homey!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jinika J.

28 May 2024

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

Just what we needed

My husband and I had a wonderful week at Czechmate. The pictures certainly didnt do justice to the property. The house was perfect with amazing views. The front and back porches were larger than anticipated. Communication with Joe and Cosette was so easy and they were quick to reply about check-in and all other info. Although, except for a couple quick messages to locate items, we didn't speak because the house was so well outfitted. We definitely look forward to returning to the island in general and Czechmate, specifically!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesli H.

5 May 2024

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

Wonderful place!

We have stayed here 3 years in a row. Great house, great location, friendly management. We love it!!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug & DeAnne S.

30 Apr 2024

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

Highly recommend

It was perfect for what we were looking for. We were surprised that we actually enjoyed the bay side more than the ocean side. The bay side had shallow water and was much smoother than the ocean side. Our 'littles' spent many happy hours playing in the sand and water. The house amenities were adequate for our stay -plenty of dishwasher soap, laundry soap, paper towels, etc. Communication was great. We had a family emergency that entailed adjusting our dates, and the owners were gracious and accommodating. We would very highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

malinda s.

4 Apr 2024

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

Perfect!!!

Absolutely amazing! Perfect spot with the bay in the back yard and the beach is just a short walk across the street. The steps were alot for my elderly parents but over all it was a great stay and very clean! Had everything we needed! Would definitely stay here again

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn R.

30 Mar 2024

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

A little bit of Heaven

What a beautiful home. I just cannot say enough. It was immaculately clean, well-kept and ready for us as soon as we walked in the door. There was games and toys available for my kiddos along with gates for both the front and back decks so that they could go outside whenever they wanted to without risk falling down the steps. We were just steps away from the Gulf as well as the Sound, including our own little private oasis beach on the Sound side. Absolutely fantastic. There were clear instructions given for check-in and check-out along with details on the fridge in case we forgot anything. Communication was fantastic and any time I had a question I received an answer with no wait. I would highly recommend this property for anyone considering visiting this community. Thank you so much for allowing us to come into your home and to share this experience with my loved ones. We cannot wait to return!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

24 Mar 2024

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

Location Location Location

The area around Chech Mate may change with new homes built and new stores and restaurants but the views and scenery of Chech Mate are incredible and

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann F.

18 Mar 2024

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

Perfect for us/dogs

Welcome surprise on opening the door. Have stayed at many locations with rentals and this was our best. Perfect location. Dog friendly. booked for next year already and Molly was a gem.

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

18 Mar 2024

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

Great Second Stay

This was our second time staying there! It was just as great the second time as the first! It had everything we needed, a great location for enjoying the beach, and loved enjoying the quiet island life as well. It feels like home away from home while we're there. The owners are very responsive and easy to communicate with. Have even recommended this property to our friends!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amberlynn S.

10 Mar 2024

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

Great place very peaceful

This was the perfect area to stay close to the beach which we found tins of shells even a 6 inch one. Not much on island but dose have about half dozen shops for tourists. Seen a dolphin on last night of stay. Overall very good experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

20 Jan 2024

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

Missouri

Great

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

11 Jan 2024

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

A beautiful quiet getaway

This is a very lovely vacation spot. We were there to see family for Christmas. The house had everything we needed. I invited my parents and siblings over for dinner. We had such a nice time walking on the beach and spending time together there. We had plenty of room for all of us to relax after the chaos of the holidays. We will be back when possible.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Heather M.

27 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Comfortable

Very comfortable, great kitchen and laundry facilities. Owners very good at communicating. There are 5 tvs and a DVD player in the family room, but if you want to use your streaming services bring a fire stick or a similar device. The wifi does support that- no annoying buffering or connection problems.Bay access great, beach access not quite as easy but doable. Would recommend 👍

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joe and Cosette Povlovich

Our family has been vacationing on beautiful Dauphin Island, Alabama for years. It is our peaceful sanctuary & we would start to dread to leave the island days before we had to go back to Tennessee. God has blessed us immensely by allowing us to finally have a permanent home on the island. Words cannot describe how thankful we are to our Lord for giving us this peace of heaven on such a picturesque island. The house was named “Czech Mate” due to our Czechoslovakian ancestry. From seeing dolphins to swimming in the waves of the gulf or bay or watching the beautiful sunsets in the evening (Dauphin Island is the Sunset Capital of Alabama), we cannot get enough of this amazing place. We know you will enjoy our home & incredible Dauphin Island as much as we do!!

Why they chose this property

Dauphin Island, Alabama is such a unique, quaint, beach town. We love the quietness of the island & the beauty & charm. We like that Dauphin Island is not overrun by tourist sites, but has many fun activities for all ages. We chose this location for it's closeness to the Gulf & the Bay/Mississippi Sound. We have the best of both worlds, with the Gulf & the Sound just steps from our home. We also have a private beach behind the house, & we love the West End of the island.

What makes this property unique

We wanted to see & hear the Gulf/Ocean waves from our home & the Mississippi Sound, so this was the absolute perfect place for us! It never gets old opening the curtains in the morning & seeing the fins of dolphins break the surface. The sunsets are beautiful from our location & the peace & tranquility of our area is a sanctuary to us.

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