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“Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach!

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6113 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fort Gaines
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the area

Dauphin Island

At this condo you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Dauphin Island Beaches. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and condo features a washing machine, free WiFi and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and barbecues.
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What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Fort Gaines - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinner's Seafood - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

“Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach!

Happy Joy is a unique condo that is nestled right on the beach in Dauphin Island, Alabama. We are located on the East end of the island which is higher elevation and is protected from flooding! Yeah!

Enjoy family and friends in the great room! Featuring a very spacious kitchen, dining area, and living room with beautiful leather recliners and couch (with USB charging ports and automatic reclining) and smart TV. Relax in the Sun Room by the floor-to-ceiling windows on the daybed and trundle.

The master bedroom features a very comfortable king-size bed with an en-suite bath and an adjoining space we call the “Happy Room” that has a daybed and trundle, small desk and printer, and books, games, puzzles, etc.

The second bedroom has a super comfortable queen bed with the second bathroom across the hall and a fun Flamingo theme!

We also are sharing our beach wagon, chairs, beach toys, and small charcoal grill for your convenience! We want to make “Happy Joy” your home away from home!

Walk right out the door and within 2 minutes (we timed it) you will be standing in the beach! You will pass the outdoor shower and pool as you make your way to the quiet, gorgeous white sandy beach!

Another unique feature is there are NO stairs to climb in or out of the condo! The only time you will see steps is when you go down the three steps on the boardwalk that lead to the sand!

Our family just purchased this condo as a “bucket list” Dream of mine. We have new furniture throughout and everything you need to have a fun and relaxing vacation! We know you will feel Happy at “Happy Joy”!

Property manager

Joy Rich

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,220 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Happy Joy Steps to the Beach!
“happy Joy” Steps To The Beach
“Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! Condo
“Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! Dauphin Island
“Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! Condo Dauphin Island

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach!?

Yep, “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! is a short 11-minute walk from Dauphin Island Beaches. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing. You can also find motor boats.

Does “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! have a pool?

“Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! has a pool and a communal pool.

Is “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as children's dinnerware and travel cots, it's no surprise that “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach!?

No, “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at “Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach!?

No, pets are not allowed.

“Happy Joy” Steps to the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

Vacation

Exterior definitely needed some updating and maintenance. Pool was not filled until 3 days into our stay. Inside condo was clean and we had everything we needed. It was a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unit, close to the beach. Very well kept up. Quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Joy Stay

Great location and ease of access to the beach. Very quiet location. Easy to get around the area, lots of information to help with things to do and places to eat. Owners very easy to get in touch with and quick responses to our questions. We plan on returning next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O., Coming from Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick stay

This was a lovely place to stay! No one’s fault that Francine rolled in to spoil the show! Loved the proximity to the beach & we managed 3 beach walks. Okay the last one we got pretty damp but it was exciting! Not your every day experience! We loved the place. Just wished we could have stayed longer! ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing!!

Love this place and you can look out the window and see the ocean!! We had 6 people and all slept good. When you go to the beach there was never to many people there always had plenty of space!! We took our kids and they range from 2yrs old to 17 years old. The walk to the beach is not bad at all. We went the last week in June.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Condo in great location!

We absolutely loved our stay at Happy Joy. We were traveling with our 3 children, ages 10, 10 and 12. The proximity to the beach was perfect. We walked about 2 miles down the beach in one direction. We fished 100 yards from the condo, we rented bikes and biked to the bird sanctuary and to the Fort and visited the aquarium. The owners thought of every amenity to make our stay amazing. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach condo

It was a nice condo had everything we needed. It was 100 yds from the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica S., Tyrone georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable and relaxing

Great location, accomodations, community.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elliott E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable

The place was clean and comfortable. No complaints except that I was disappointed in the location and distance from the beach. But in all, the stay was very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

jody d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay at Happy Joy

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Happy Joy. It was clean, well stocked and comfortable! We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Girls’ beach trip

It was a perfect week. The condo was exactly as described and extremely welcoming. We loved that you could see and hear the water from the condo. The beach area was never crowded and the littles loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S., Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for a family beach trip

The private beach was convenient for short daytime excursions and allowed us to quickly return to air-conditioning when needed. I’d recommend packing extra Pedialyte powder to give a hydration boost as our son had a prolonged episode of tachycardia although we constantly pushed fluids. The condo was clean and welcoming. Beds were comfortable, and plenty of bath linens and beach towels were available. We brought laundry pods but there were plenty to use for our short stay. Our first aid kit didn’t include vinegar for jellyfish stings, so I was happy to see it in the cabinet. Basic dishes and utensils were included. Shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel dispensers were included. An assigned parking space was available right outside the unit. The upstairs kitten rushed into the condo unit and needed to be retrieved but that was how we found the missing puzzle piece mentioned in previous reviews under the couch! Speaking of upstairs, be prepared for noise from the unit above in this older downstairs condo. I first thought there was someone inside our unit upon arrival. Sounds continued during our stay - not before 8 am or past 10 pm - but the loud echo of coolers being dragged, running, and doors slamming was reminiscent of living in a dorm. We found books for a 4-8 year-old age level as well as a few for older children and adults. We collected seashells, ghost crabs, and visited the Aquarium to learn about marine life and pet stingrays. East End Public Beach (near Fort Gaines) had the best shells and a hermit crab colony along the rocks. We left our gear at home as the provided chairs, toys, nets, umbrella, soft cooler, and beach wagon were convenient. I did still bring our own larger pop-up canopy shelter for better sun coverage and a larger soft-sided cooler. Our family recommends Pirate’s Bar and Grill (panoramic views and selection of adult beverages), Skinner’s Seafood (homemade shrimp and crab bisque, steamed shrimp with black pepper and garlic, crab legs), and Lighthouse Bakery (cinnamon rolls). We spent 1.5 days in Mobile and Foley (outlet mall). A&M Peanut Shop in Mobile sells nuts to feed squirrels in Bienville Square. Overall, we found our stay very comfortable. I’d recommend the condo for small families but would caution guests to prepare for background noise that comes with living in close proximity. When I reached out to Joy before arriving she was prompt and responsive, so I am certain that she would have helped if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly

Nice, clean family friendly condo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele H., Hattieville, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent experience

We had a wonderful experience. The condo was very clean, there were plenty of towels and even beach towels for us to use. We loved the beach toys, umbrella, and the wagon! Plan to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away

Amazing place very close to beach and also attractions
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Joy is truly a special place

Our family was there for spring break. The location is perfect; there is a pool and the beach is literally just steps away. The "extras" provided by the owner were very helpful--beach accessories and a wagon to haul them in. The unit had plenty of space for the five of us. It could easily sleep 8. We would happily stay here again. The island is a fun place to be, and this unit gave us great access to all of it!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime-Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

This condo was nice. The decor was cute and we had everything that we needed available. It was comfortable and had easy access to the beach. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Everything is so close and convenient. The beach is just steps away. It was so quiet and peaceful. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chandra K., Kaysville, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful relaxing condo

Great condo, beautiful beach, centralized location to everything on the island. I particularly liked the tips left by the owners for the best places to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

CARL B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Joy

Clean no problem checking in/out Information booklet helpful Enjoyed the island TV issues Owner very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Wayland T.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Island of Peace

The property location is a perfect setting for much needed recharging time with the family. This property is one of the older properties The outside shows character and age, however the owners of A9 Happy Joy have put their modern touch of decor inside to make the inside feel like home. Our family and I enjoyed our downtime on the private beach all day and in the evening cooking meals making memories together. It is important to know that this property is shared with some full-time occupants Their idea of peace and quiet may not be the same as yours so select accordingly as we learned to adapt and adjust. Thankful for the long days on the beach we were able to adjust to the heavy footed neighbor above with the vocal dog. We are definitely interested in looking at other rental location options to revisit Daulphin Island in the near future. We were thankful with the willingness of the host to hear our concerns about their "heavy footed" above.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lena A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Cute!

We really enjoyed our stay here! It was set up so cute and was so clean! Perfect for access to the beach and the sunsets were amazingly beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

chanti b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great winter getaway!

This property is great, the accommodations are just like they are described. The set-up was perfect for our 2 young daughters (8 & 10) and our foreign exchange student (age 17) and my husband and me to all have our own space and area to relax. This is a downstairs unit of a condo. Our only issue all week was people in the upstairs unit stomping around at all hours and their dog barking. The condo was fully equipped for a fun beach getaway and really was just a quick walk to the beach. There were beach toys, boogie boards, chairs, a wagon, beach towels, flashlights. The beach was clean and practically deserted. We found great shells, identified so many birds, watched dolphins, and swam. Inside, there were puzzles, games, and books to use. We bought shrimp and crabs from Skinners for a boil one night which was amazing (If you can take a big pot for this it would help - we made due with 3 smaller pots). The food at Pirates and Islanders was just OK, but the views were great. The estuarium & bird sanctuary were nice. We definitely plan to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

The Happy Joy condo truly was that, happy and joyful! It was super clean, and the beach chairs, umbrella and toys that the owner allows for use will make your vacation so much better!The Surf Club is an amazing property with a private beach and excellent pool, both of which were uncrowded. We saw ghost crabs every night on the beach, a few large blue crabs, and dolphins swimming close by on 3 different days! We had a fantastic week, and can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021