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Absolute Paradise. Enjoy sitting by the water under the Tiki Hut!
Beach!
Perfect place to watch the sunset. Your own private beach!
Seating under the Tiki Hut!
front view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Elberta, AL
  • Big Lagoon State Park
    42 min drive
  • Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach
    42 min drive
  • Ono Island
    48 min drive
  • Naval Outlying Field Barin (NHX)
    24 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close

Completely Renovated and Remodeled ! Are you tired of staying in a cookie cutter condo and fighting for a space on the beach? If so, look no further than Papa Roy's Paradise! Papa Roy calls his paradise the Peace & Contentment Lodge or the P&C Lodge. His mantra is 'Do nothing and rest afterwards.' Located on Spring Branch just off of Perdido Bay, Papa Roy's Paradise is a little slice of heaven. You can drink coffee in the glassed porch and watch for dolphins or relax with a cocktail on the beach and view the sunset. Inside, there are two bedrooms, a large living area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious glassed/screened porch. For your outdoor pleasure, there are kayaks, paddle boards and even a slide on the dock. On the white sandy beach, there is a gazebo with a sitting area and a grill. Bring your boat and fishing gear! With a little luck, you can catch fish and crabs. In ten minutes, by boat or car, you can be at Pirate's Cove enjoying one of their cheeseburgers in paradise and drinking a world famous bushwhacker. Also, there are many other restaurants located in the area that specialize in local seafood. The sugar sand beaches of Gulf Shores and Pensacola are a short drive away. Fresh fruit and vegetable stands abound in the area! The butchers at the Elberta Grocery will cut your filet, t-bone or porterhouse to order and wrap it in wax paper. They also make and sell the finest sausage in Baldwin County.
Please inquire if you are interested in winter monthly rental discount!

Property manager

Michele (Roy's Daughter)
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Please contact owner for inquires

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If guest number exceeds 6 people, renters will be charged 100 dollars per extra guest.
Swim, kayak, slide, fish, paddle-board or any other activities at your own risk! No running on Pier! Only swim in designated area!
No smoking of any kind in house! If you do smoke outside, please dispose in trash receptacle.

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
Note from host: Please contact owner for inquires
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

About the area

Elberta

Located in Elberta, this cottage is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Perdido Key Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. The Park at OWA and The Gulf Bowl are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Elberta, AL

What's nearby

  • The Wharf - 39 min drive
  • Orange Beach Golf Center - 39 min drive
  • Adventure Island - 46 min drive
  • Ono Island - 48 min drive
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flora-Bama - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪The Gulf - Orange Beach - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cobalt, The Restaurant - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪OSO at Bear Point Harbor - ‬48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Watch Dolphins on your own Private Beach! Renovated! Boat Launch Extremely Close located?

This Elberta cottage is on the beach, 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Bamahenge, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Soldiers Creek Golf Club and Glenlakes Golf Club. Gulf Links Golf Course and The Park at OWA are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach getaway!
Beautiful beach house in a great location! Very clean and exactly as described. The private beach and dock were the best parts! My daughter and i swam and my son and husband fished. The water was warm and calm and they caught fish after fish. There were kayaks, life jackets, floats and more. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Great place to stay for peace and quiet or adventurous family trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Family Getaway
We had a wonderful time at Papa Roy’s. It was the perfect beach trip minus the chaos of going to the typical beach with condos and tons of people. It was very relaxing and cozy. The private beach and pier was perfect for fishing, swimming, kayaking, sand play, and hanging out. The house is fully stocked with everything you could need and was very comfortable. Michele was a great host and very responsive. I’d recommend stocking up on groceries and bait before arriving because it’s a little bit of a drive 20-30 minutes away from stores. We had an amazing stay and definitely want to come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get away!
Great place with younger kids where the can actually get in the water and swim without getting beat down by waves! Wonderful beach and overall wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
We enjoyed our time at the rental house. It was homey & right on the water as advertised. Wish it was closer to stores, restaurants, etc but we had lots of piece & quiet and saw some crabs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Precious!
We had such a relaxing stay! We all enjoyed the kayaks. Seeing dolphins was so much fun, we were all so excited! Michele was quick to respond anytime I messaged her! Thank you for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private Paradise
Had a delightful stay at Papa Roy’s Paradise. This property is ideal for someone seeking rest, remote from the crowds at the beach. The house is small and comfortable for us two, nicely furnished and re-done. The private beach and pier are the best features. We saw dolphins a few times. I caught a fish ( a drum I think) from the pier that was too large to lift. It’s some distance to restaurants and stores. If you’d like to take in some local color I suggest Pirate’s Cove, only 10 minutes away.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little slice of Paradise
We had an amazing time. This property is so cute and the view and dolphins are just breathtaking. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken J., CLEVELAND

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Fish Camp
We really enjoyed our stay at Papa Roy’s Paradise. The property has a ton of character and history. It’s obvious that Roy and his family put a ton of work and pride into building this place. The property isn’t close to the action which can be a blessing or curse depending on what your goals are for you visit. Good grocery stores and restaurants will have you doing some driving. That said the place is incredibly quiet and relaxing. Almost no boat traffic and the fishing is excellent!! We caught a huge variety of fish including reds, spotted trout, flounder, mullet, mangrove snapper, hardhead and sail cats, lots of pin fish and even a ray. Live bait and early/late fishing are key. The only small critiques we have are the main bed is pretty uncomfortable and the exterior lighting around the house could be improved. It’s easy to miss the walkway between the two houses. If you’re looking for a beautiful property, relaxing vacation and great fishing you’ll be hard pressed to find a better property. Thanks for a great stay. Ken and Susie
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We really enjoyed papa Roy’s place. Great place to dock boat. Really cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bay
Enjoyed it very much
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Get Away
Absolutely fantastic home. Had everything we needed and more. Kids loved the dock and the slide. Easy to get to surrounding beach towns. Will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H., Aurora, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A trip to paradise
This was an amazing get away! The house was beautifully decorated, had all that we could have possibly asked for. the entire place is an expression of Papa Roy's dedication to relaxation and the love of the land. We stayed 8 nights with 3 9-year-old girls who usually need constant entertainment, but due to the layout of the land they were independent and self-entertained the entire time. We went to the beach 3 times and the kids said they preferred swimming at the house since the beaches were so crowded and the ocean was rough to swim in. I would definitely recommend this as a relaxing vacation get-away.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet slice of paradise
The property was as described. The house was very clean and organized. Kid loved the water slide and paddle boards and seeing the dolphins.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Paradise
Our stay was amazing 5 days of relaxation. It was so quiet and peaceful. The kids loved the paddle boards and slide. The fire pit and tiki hut were awesome. We even saw dolphins!! This piece of paradise did not disappoint. Michelle was super helpful and responds quickly. Everything was just awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hollie G., Augusta

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
The three of us had a wonderful time! The property is just as described and was very private. The only people we saw were on the occasional boats that went by. This home is beautifully decorated and the space well-utilized. All furniture was comfortable and we all felt at home. But, of course, the main feature of this property is - the water! We saw dolphins, a stingray, a couple of crabs, many fish (and birds catching these fish). We all enjoyed just sitting outside and taking it in. We went to Sunliner Diner/Fort Morgan one day and Alligator Alley/Lambert's Cafe the next. Our trip was short since we mainly went to attend my neice's graduation, but the area was beautiful and had more to offer than we expected. We would return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise Indeed!
Papa Roy's Paradise was a perfect getaway for our spring break vacation. Our girls loved spending time down on the beach playing in the sand and using the slide, kayaks, and paddleboards. Evenings were spent under the gazebo and enjoying a campfire. We loved seeing the dolphins most days and had luck fishing off the dock. Papa Roy's is a quaint and quiet property but within a short drive to activities in town. Michele was a great host and very responsive to any questions we had. Would definitely stay here again if visiting the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Family Get Away
We stayed for 5 days, and though we had crappy, cold, and rainy weather we still had a great time. We fished and kayaked when we could. We went to Foley and the Gulf Shores for food and fun. The 24hr live shrimp kiosks are super cool. We would highly reccommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul H., Coon Rapids

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Unwinding at the beach
We had a great time! The property was so quiet, peaceful amd relaxing. We will definitly be returning in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dolphins!
We had a very relaxing visit! The kayaks and dolphins were a highlight!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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My kids said best vacation ever!!!
This was by far the best family vacation we have ever taken! We enjoyed some much needed down time and enjoyed the peacefulness of this location! We were only about 20-30 minutes from Gulf Shores, but only choose to leave twice to go eat and shop. There was so much to do at the house that the kids never wanted to leave. They enjoyed fishing off the dock, the paddle boards and kayaks. The hut outside was so enjoyable and relaxing. We enjoyed grilling, watching tv outside, and having a bonfire with smores every night. The view is amazing and we seen so much sea life! Thanks Papa Roy for sharing your paradise with us! We can't wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding property
Planning my return visit now
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ezekial L.

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Paradise Found!
Everything was perfect, from the house, to the property, to the host! Papa Roy was a wonderful host and tremendous wealth of knowledge about the region. We will DEFINITELY return!! Would rate it 10 stars if able!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Whitney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECT!!
This property completely exceeded my expectations!!! Papa Roy was an absolute delight!! I’m so grateful that we chose this property as it rained nearly our entire stay, but because of the amenities (gazebo, Dock, kayaks, paddle boards, etc.) our family still enjoyed our stay. My husband and I enjoyed being under the cover of the gazebo while our teenage boys were like little boys fishing in the rain. The dolphins were nothing short of amazing…we even had one about 60yds from us while kayaking!! Had we chosen a high rise condo for our trip, our stay would have been miserable because we would have been stuck indoors. But Papa Roy’s Paradise was absolute paradise for this family of 4!!! We can’t wait to go go back!! Thank you Papa Roy!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OUR STAY AT ROY'S ON SPRING BRANCH
Roy is a great guy. All of the info in VRBO was accurate. The house was spotless, there is satellite TV, new appliances, etc. The glassed-in porch offered a beautiful view of the water. There is a little sandy beach and an island-themed hut complete with a TV. The area is so quiet you can almost hear your heartbeat. The water is beautiful and perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding, boating and fishing. He has a pier onsite where you can tie-up your boat less than 200' from the house. Other features include many mature oak trees, birdwatching. I could go on, but let me just end by saying we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michele (Roy's Daughter)

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You can travel many miles and not meet a character quite like Papa Roy. A shrimper for pleasure, not for profit, he washes his cares away each day in the beauty of his surroundings. His home, the P&C Lodge, in the Gulf Coast town of Josephine, Alabama, is a place where peace and contentment prevail. He spends his retirement enjoying life and savoring every bite. His mantra: 'Do nothing, and rest afterward.' This is Papa Roy's Gulf. Head south for a visit and discover yours.

What makes this property unique

Kayaking and paddle boarding included!

Languages:

English

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