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Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack

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Exterior
Yep. The door is purple.
Exterior detail
Here's the den.
The screened porch has a lovely view of the oak forest across the street.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Dauphin Island, AL
  • Indian Shell Mound Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack

Escape to the tropics at Henry's House. It's a gem of a house, designed by renowned architect Eric Moser, with interiors by an HGTV insider. It's a classic coastal design, with high ceilings, big windows and lots of outdoor living spaces. There's a master bedroom downstairs that opens directly onto the deck and an upstairs bedroom that's washed in natural light. Outside, there's a wrap around deck with a dining table and shower. There's WiFi, of course, and a shady fenced yard so bring your pup.
It's a short bike ride or even shorter drive to The East End and Main public beaches, golf course, Audubon Bird Sanctuary, and DI town center. The house comes with 3 bikes, so you can get around the island like a local.
P.S. Henry's House is named for our Amazon parrot, Henry, who has been a regular on Dauphin Island for years.

Property manager

Leanne Potts

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Two pets, under 50 pounds
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please keep pets off the furniture! Please pick up pet poop in yard. Check again before you leave.
Put the bikes back in the shed when you're done with them.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dauphin Island

Located in Dauphin Island, this holiday home is by the sea. 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.
Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Fort Gaines - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Lil' Ol' Beach Shack located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council. Dauphin Island Beaches and Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy K.

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

We had a great stay in this little cutie!!

We really enjoyed our stay. Good location. Perfect for our pet too.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley T.

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

Early fall vacation

Perfect weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

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

Henrys House

was clean, quiet, and convenient. would not hesitate to stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

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

So relaxing!

We loved our stay in this adorable lil ol beach shack! We enjoyed the bikes and loved the porch! We sat on the porch to enjoy our coffee, happy hour cocktails and night caps. :) the location is close to everything and also quiet and relaxing. The yard was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bego _.

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

Great quiet place!

Wonderful place to stay, quiet neighborhood with everything you need there at the home. Bikes, board games, privacy, the only knock, which it wasnt bad is the neighbors dogs run up to the fence and scare the mess out of you every now and then, but its just dogs being dogs. Overall we had a great time and would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

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

Winter escape.

The house was so clean perfect location and wonderful for our family plus pup! Highly recommend
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Peaceful

The property is beautiful! We stayed during January and the island was very quiet which we loved. John and Lisa
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonas P.

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

Wonderful house

We had a wonderful time at Henry’s house. Everything was as stated. Highly recommended. Would rent it again, when coming back to the island.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody R.

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

vary nice and dog good space

good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don E.

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

Nice stay

Cute house as described. Fenced yard was larger than expected. Lots of plants! Quiet neighborhood with the exception of a few loud dogs now and then. One of the better rentals we’ve stayed in.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

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

Beautiful House in a Relaxing Location

First time staying in a house on DI. Fantastic house with beautiful landscaping and interior design. Very functional for our family of 3 on a quiet street with easy access to the entire island. Well appointed with all the necessities, a grill, coffee maker, and plenty of towels. The deck and outside area is great and the bikes are a great addition. Nice and relaxing trip at a very affordable price for a holiday week! Glad we found this property and hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Excellent peaceful getaway in a really cute little house

The house was just perfect for the two of us and our dog. The house is located in the middle of a tree lined residential neighborhood It is quiet and convenient to beaches, stores restaurants etc, Everything in the house was great and the bikes were used to explore the island. East beach and Middle beach are a short drive or bike ride away. After staying there. Any help we need with appliances or information, the owners were quick to respond. we booked in again for next year before we even left.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

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

Loved Henry’s House

What a great place for a get away! The house was so clean and well appointed. We had everything we needed. The bicycles were definitely a plus. We stayed over Thanksgiving weekend and a few restaurants were open. We highly recommend The Islander. We visited Dauphin Island Baptist Church and met some really nice folks. We had a great time in this lovely house!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele M., Kingston Springs, TN

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

Quiet and clean

We loved staying at Henry’s House and would stay again! I loved the natural yard - it was so beautiful. I ate breakfast on the deck every morning. Great decor!! We truly enjoyed use of the bikes! My only suggestions are to put a TV in the living room and add another security/flood light for the backyard. Easy access to all Dauphin Island attractions. If you want to relax, stay at Henry’s House!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth F.

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

Beach trip.

The rental/house was beautiful. We enjoyed the screened-in back patio and spacious yard for our pets. It was dog friendly. It was easy to get in/out of house using a pass code. It rained 4 out of 5 days. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lorna F.

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

Dauphin Island getaway

House was the prettiest looking in the street. Would have liked a TV in the front room. Had to drive to the park to take our dog out for walks. Beach was lovely and was close by car. Fort Gaines is worth a visit. Fresh fish from Skinners Seafood was excellent. Had a good couple of days here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Stefanie B.

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

Quiet Neighborhood on East End

We enjoyed our stay on Dauphin Island, as always. This neighborhood is quiet, close to several restaurants, & the homeowner provides bikes so it’s perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cori M., Austin, Texas

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

Wonderful getaway

We loved the house. Owner was great. Just like pictures. Well stocked with towels and kitchen utensils etc. Was a pleasure to cook there. Definitely a drive to the beach if have kiddos (mine are 5 and 7) We tried out all the beaches....loved west the best. Went ghost crabbing one night, to the aquarium and on a boat tour (Duke at the Dauphin Marina...highly recommend...pretty ride and just as kids were getting over it. they pull in the net and so many fish, shrimp, crabs, and jelly fish to play with) Swing on the porch was a fave. The weather did not like us but we made the best of it. A bit of a conservative area and monotone but we didn't have any incidents. Great house! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marsha P.

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

Perfect island getaway

Henry's house didn't disappoint. Perfect little house on the island
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

The Road Trip

Great place to relax. Enjoyable locals & local fare.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan C., Green Valley, AZ

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

Charming House

This is a charming house with some nice outdoor seating, especially the screened porch. The house was very clean and nicely furnished. Would stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne G., Cincinnati

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

Fabulous house, yard, and location, especially for birders and people traveling with dogs.

We are avid birders who always travel with our dog. We were thrilled to find such a lovely house with a completely secure, fenced-in yard that was super close to most of Dauphin's best birding hot spots. On our first morning there we saw Scarlet Tanagers, an Orchard Oriole, and several types of warblers, even without leaving the property The neighborhood is heavily wooded and very private. The owners did a fantastic job landscaping the backyard, and we enjoyed being amongst many gorgeous, tall trees.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Wonderful House on a Beautiful Island

Great experience. Wonderful House on a Beautiful Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

wendy V.

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

Perfect Island Getaway

My husband and I and our 3 small children spent a week at Henry's House. The house is beautiful and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the screened porch, back yard and use of the bikes. My son and I biked to the Lighthouse bakery , the bird sanctuary and around town. We loved that the home was located on a quiet street with no traffic but still close to the beaches. We had a fantastic trip and will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Great experience on the island.

Wonderful house and backyard.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Leanne Potts

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I'm a native of Mobile and have lived all over the place, but my latest residence is Atlanta.

Why they chose this property

I've been coming to the island since the 1970s, so having my own house there was a must. We're on the East End, because that's where the locals live, and it's the only part of the island that can withstand a hurricane. Plus, we like trees. Dauphin Island has one of the last stretches of unspoiled marine forest and seashore left on the northern Gulf Coast. Most of the world doesn't know about it, and we want to keep it that way.

What makes this property unique

Dauphin Island is great because it's not Gulf Shores or Orange Beach. There are more birds and turtles than tourists. If you can't live without a theme park, wall-to-wall shopping and the energy of a big crowd, go somewhere else. DI is about nature. Solitude. Peace.

Languages:

English