Dog-friendly beach house w/ stunning water views, wrap-around decks & a loft

Crab Shack
Crab Shack
Crab Shack

House in Dauphin Island, Alabama

Guests
11 Guests
Bedrooms
4 Bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 Bathrooms
Half baths
2 Half baths
Pets allowed
Pets allowed

Locally Owned & Operated

Dauphin Island

Dauphin Island

Casago Franchise Owner

Locally Owned & Operated
Rating4.20

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Dog-friendly beach house w/ stunning water views, wrap-around decks & a loft offers a relaxing and comfortable beachfront escape. Guests praised the spacious, beautifully decorated interiors, generous bedrooms, and room for everyone to spread out comfortably. The well-equipped kitchen made meal preparation easy. Its exceptional location places the sand just beyond the deck, with a private beach and peaceful setting beside a natural reserve. Guests especially enjoyed the remarkable water views, including memorable sunrises and sunsets.

Overview

Location, location, location! Crab Shack, best shack on the island. This older spacious four-bedroom home is truly one of the best lots on the island, as it has direct views of the Gulf of America and the Audubon Sanctuary! You can relax in paradise enjoying the beautiful views from the large, wrap-around porch while reading a book or sipping on a tasty cocktail. This dog-friendly home features direct access to the beach by a lovely sand trail. The custom artwork throughout the home was hand-painted by our talented local artists and bring a lot of personality to this beach house! You can also enjoy lounging on the beach, just steps out your back door. There is a private gas grill you can use to treat your family to a tasty cookout while the sun sets. What's nearby: The Crab Shack is located in the gated subdivision of Audubon Place directly on the beaches of Dauphin Island. You will have great views of the Audubon Sanctuary, and if you would like to visit, it's less than one mile away. Don't forget to stop by the historic Fort Gaines and check out the fortress with an original cannon, a museum, and tours led by guides in period uniforms. You are also within five miles of many great local restaurants with a variety of flavors! Things to know: Free WiFi Upstairs loft Full kitchen Dog-friendly for up to two (2) dogs weighing less than 35 lbs.

Pets are welcome at this property for an additional pet fee of $200 per stay. Please add your pet during the booking process or contact us prior to arrival so the fee can be applied.

Permit info: STR24-000148

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.

Amenities

Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Gas grill
Gas grill
Beach access
Beach access
Waterfront
Waterfront
Water view
Water view
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Washer/dryer
Heating
Heating
Internet
Internet
Iron
Iron
Snowbird-friendly
Snowbird-friendly
Microwave
Microwave
Oceanfront
Oceanfront
Patio
Patio
Ocean view
Ocean view
Stove
Stove
TV
TV
Dog-friendly
Dog-friendly

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

sleeps 3

Beds
1 king bed
Beds
1 twin bed

Bedroom 2

sleeps 2

Beds
1 double bed

Bedroom 3

sleeps 2

Beds
1 queen bed

Bedroom 4

sleeps 2

Beds
1 queen bed

Loft 1

sleeps 2

Beds
1 double bed

Location

Dauphin Island, Alabama, Home

(Exact address will be provided after booking)

Location

Rating

4.2
15 reviews
5 Star
53%
4 Star
20%
3 Star
20%
2 Star
7%
1 Star
0%
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Diane C2026-03-01

My husband, myself and dog (along with several friends) spent 7 weeks in the Crab Shack this winter. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we have already put a deposit on this house for next year. Location - We always wanted to stay on the Gulf side and this year we decided to go for it. This home is not only right on the Gulf but also steps from the Audobon Sanctuary. Sitting on the deck you can watch ships coming in and out of Mobile Bay. Sunrises and sunsets are phenomenal. House - While this house does need some updates the design was perfect for us. Kitchen is well stocked with cookware, dinnerware, glasses, etc. Bedrooms are all good size and either had a bathroom/powder room attached or close by. Vacasa - The Dauphin Island Vacasa team are the best. If we had a problem or questions they responded quickly with a smile. I am a tough grader on customer service and they passed with the highest of points. You can’t go wrong with renting this house, but sorry next January/February are already booked.

Judy M2025-11-22

The house is awesome. Right on the beach.

jana S2025-04-14

Great view, private

Patrick Koester K2025-01-05

Nice location. Great beach. Well decorated. Just needs some updates. It wouldn't take much to made it a top-notch property. The patio doors, fixtures, and cabinets need attention.

Randy S2024-10-17

Location and almost like having a private beech

Anthony K2024-09-26

We LOVED being by the bird sanctuary, we were basically the only ones on the beach! We had a private beach access for the first few days but they started planting grass during our stay so had to use neighbors beach access for the remainder of trip. AC gave us some trouble on the second day but they sent someone out to fix it quickly! We will be back!!

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Rating4.20

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