At this holiday home you'll be within a 20-minute walk of West Beach and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Gulf Shores Beach. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .Home features free WiFi, 4.5 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed, a living room and a dining area are also available. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site water park. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Gulf Shores holiday home include Gulf State Park and Orange Beach Beaches.
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 75 min drive
Restaurants
The Hangout - 9 min drive
The Catch - 8 min drive
Pink Pony Pub - 9 min drive
Sunliner Diner - 8 min drive
Picnic Beach - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!
Dancing Dolphin 2193 West Beach Blvd
DANCING DOLPHIN: GORGEOUS. RELAXING. POOL. BEACH.
UPDATE 2023-06-10. RARE LAST MINUTE opening. I accommodated a guest request due to family issues--had a few of these this summer, sadly--and this popped open JUNE 24-JULY 1. DD books full the SUMMER BEFORE so this is your chance to snag an uber-popular place, and perhaps just find your year after year slice of paradise in the process! And at a discount too! Win-win!
UPDATE 2023-06-02: Yay! New pics from the big reno. Had to wait for a little break in the bookings! ALSO, one random week popped back open for summer 2023. Just opened it. Grab it quick!
UPDATE: 2022-11. Big renovation complete. Brand new virtual tour! When in doubt, the virtual tour IS the latest and greatest pics and layout!
The Dancing Dolphin is a gorgeous home that is located directly on the Gulf! It has 10 foot ceilings with crown molding, is professionally decorated, and has wonderful gulf views from most rooms, including 4 out of 5 bedrooms!
Added a propane gas pool heater, so YES the pool is heatable to a maximum of 82' (the high side of recommended rec pool temps) to take the chill off! This service is by request in advance with a nightly surcharge (varies by season and with gas market price, has been $60-85 per night, just inquire, and must be for length of stay (this is based on market pricing for propane gas, and can change at any time, both up and down, until added to a reservation). Fee subject to change due to incredibly high gas rates right now. Simply request the pool be heated any time after making the reservation and at least a week before check in so we can get it on before you arrive.
Comfortably sleeping 21 with four of the five bedrooms located on the gulf side so you can wake up to the water out your window. The Dancing Dolphin in Gulf Shores also has a large open living/dining/kitchen area, and includes TWO Gulf Front Master Bedrooms, each with its own whirlpool tub and separate shower.
2nd Floor Master: King 3rd Floor SE Master: King 3rd Floor Middle Bunk Room: Triple Bunk, Bunk, QSS 3rd Floor SE BR: 2 Queens and QSS 3rd Floor NE BR: King
Other amenities at the Dancing Dolphin in Gulf Shores include a POOL, televisions, cable, internet, central air, ceiling fans throughout, TWO refrigerators with ice makers, washer & dryer, 2 dishwashers, outside showers and a picnic table.
BONUS FRIDGE AND DISHWASHER Yep. TWO refrigerators and two dishwashers... You won't want to ever have just one again!
PARKING There is available onsite parking for at least 8 cars. In fact, you could park more cars than you should be driving for a 21 person home! Inquire if you have special vehicle needs.
WIFI/INTERNET YES! We have an awesome Eero mesh network to ensure excellent wifi coverage throughout this spacious home. Spotty coverage is always an issue for big places. Sure internet may work next to the router in the living room, but what about the far reaches of the home!? That's why we installed a multi-node mesh network. And what's the internet like? It is generally solid and ran > 100Mb down the last test--sufficient for several simultaneous video conference sessions for remote work and education. Internet is, of course, an amenity and subject to service provider outages (and guests "troubleshooting" it), especially with the havoc the sand and salt wreak on cabling and facilities, no more so than any other home on the beach though, and likely better since its close in and new construction!
SOAPS, TOWELS, COFFEE, ETC ETC As with most beach homes in the area, the local mgt co provide what they call a "starter supply" of soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. Enough for the first night to get you going! Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies, and any cleaning or pantry supplies you may need, or to make a quick run to the store (or have it delivered!). You will want to bring beach towels or beach chairs as well. Because mgt cos will not generally support them, grills are not provided, though they are sometimes inherited from prior guests: your mileage may vary on this, and we usually assess and then go snag a small charcoal kettle when we come down ourselves. Also of note: at many locations, you may find the bunk beds (and certain other beds) are not fully made--instead a bedding pack is provided. This is a common practice for the local management companies, which is both green (if the bedding is not used, it doesn't have to be laundered) AND more sanitary--housekeeping does not have to crawl on the bunks and so on to make the beds. Also also... all our homes have drip coffee makers and most now have Keurigs as well.
PETS We do consider well-behaved canine furry friends. This requires owner pre-approval, and is subject to a pet fee (currently $250 per pet). Please inquire.
No smoking please, but feel free to eat lots of shrimp, bask in the warm sun, and have a great time!
That’s it! We think you’ll have a great stay in our home. Reach out and let us know how we can help!
SNOWBIRDS! Up to 2/3rds off for off-season stays of 28 days or longer.
We have several other homes, some with elevators, and some really big ones (12 bedrooms!). One as small as a 3BR on the lagoon. Send us a note if you have other needs. Best wishes. Rick
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 3,500 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 - 25
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
We communicate. A lot. :-) Failure to respond to any requests may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund, per rental agreement.
Pets, where allowed, MUST BE PRE-APPROVED and are subject to a $250 pet fee per pet. See agreement.
Guest must abide by all Rental Agreement terms and conditions.
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pls inquire. No house parties.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25. Note from host: Pls inquire. No house parties. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
315086
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!?
Yep, Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! is a short 15-minute walk from West Beach.
Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing. You can also find motor boats.
Does Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! have a pool?
Yep, and guests love it! Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! has a heated pool and a pool.
Does Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! have a waterslide?
No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.
What luxury perks are available at Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!?
This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.
Is Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a water park and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! is a hit with families.
Is there a private hot tub at Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!?
No, but there is a private pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!?
No, Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand!?
No, only service animals are allowed.
Dancing Dolphin Is A Beautiful 5BR. Nothing Between You And The Gulf But Sand! Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 120 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 120 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Deanna C.
19 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house. Perfect views!
Deanna C.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
10/10 Excellent
Scott V.
7 Feb 2026
Scott V.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bill G.
6 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Bill G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
jamie lee t.
11 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The host were great and Checked in often. We booked for next year we were so happy!
jamie lee t.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephen S.
1 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed seeing the dolphins swim by each day.
Stephen S.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Marleigh H.
21 Jun 2025
Good, but could be better
Great location, but no extras in the house..games, toys, beach towels, toilet paper, paper towels, beach toys.How was dirty when we got there, but property manager quickly responded and sent cleaners back out. Lights in master bedroom didn’t work. Ice making in fridge didn’t work. Beach was beautiful, dolphins in the morning! Great pool! Kitchen is bigger then it looks
Marleigh H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Lynn S., Columbia, IL
1 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation spot!
We stayed at the Dancing Dolphin in late April with our family which included 7 adults, a 3-yr old and a 1-yr old. It was the perfect house for us. Everyone had their own spacious bedroom and bathroom, along with a very open and roomy kitchen and great room. Being right on the beach with a covered pool was great! Having 2 full refrigerators and 2 full size ovens was fantastic. The only negatives we had were a couple of bug sightings, a cool pool (even though it was heated to 82 degrees), and the a/c on the main floor didn't circulate well in the bedroom. We will likely rent again for our next family vacation!
Lynn S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Carroll P.
15 Sept 2024
Nice and relaxing
Very nice roomy house for a large family. Great location
Carroll P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Michael D.
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
This is a beautiful property there are no doubts about that. The view is amazing. The only negative we had was there were not enough towels for everyone. There were no dish towels to dry the dishes. Nothing extra in the house at all. Other than that, enjoy your stay. You will enjoy it very much.
Michael D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason M.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Five star
Can’t wait to stay here again
Jason M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shirley G., Dallas TX
2 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had 12 people consisting of our kids, their SOs and our grandchildren ages 10-18. We wanted plenty of room for everyone to have their own space and this property was perfect. We were there over Memorial Day weekend and the following week. The beach was almost empty on all days except Memorial weekend. Even then, the beach behind the house very private. There is no public access close to the house. The only people in the beach are those renting nearby houses. We utilized the pool also. Everyone had a great time. We cooked everyday except 3. We ordered out Cricos pizza (very good) on the day we arrived, Shrimp Boils “to go” from Gulf Shores Seafood Market (wonderful and extremely reasonable) and ate out at Bahama Bob’s (we were disappointed in the quality of our meals). The kitchen has two ovens, two dishwashers and plenty of dishes/cookware. So many wonderful memories were created. The cousins have had very little contact in the past and they made friendships that will last a lifetime. We had a couple of issues and the property manager was very prompt with responding and taking care of them. Everyone wanted to “do it again”, so we have already booked for next year.
Shirley G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Matt B.
22 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and heated pool
Everything about the property was great except for a few things. Heated pool was fantastic and the management company was very responsive. Clean house and good amenities. The mattresses need to be replaced. Almost every person indicated that their mattress was uncomfortable and very dated. They have used mattress pads to try and mask the problem but they do little to help. Replace the mattresses and this place checks all the boxes.
Matt B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Connie S.
10 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a family vacation
This is a great home for your family vacation! The assortment of bedrooms should meet any size of group. The location and the private walk to the beach is perfect. We really enjoyed sitting on the balconies, beachfront is the way to go!
Connie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather B.
27 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
We’d Stay Again!
The Dancing Dolphin accommodated our group of 15 perfectly. Enough king beds for the adults and plenty of space for all 9 kids. The location is so convenient to restaurants and activities while giving us the secluded “private beach” feel we’ve grown to love about the Fort Morgan end of the peninsula.
The pool was a perfect option in the colder spring days during our stay, too. Plus the hosts and local management were incredibly friendly and responsive. 10/10 would stay again.
Heather B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Belinda D., Hot Springs, AR, USA
13 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Spacious Home
The Dancing Dolphin is a lovely, spacious home! The kitchen is perfectly equipped for any meal you wish to prepare. The furniture is comfy and the view from the master, living, and kitchen area is to die for! The pool under the home was heated and very refreshing after a day in the sun. The property manager was very responsive and helped me book another one of their homes so my hubby and I could extend our stay another week longer at the beach just for the two us.
This is a five star residence. The only reason why I rated the location with three stars was next door there is new home construction going on that was quite noisy and I thankfully spotted discarded bent nails in the sandy walkway from house to beach before my grandson stepped on it. It would have been nice had the property manager advised me of the construction and give me the opportunity to choose one of their other homes. All in all I would definitely stay here again once the construction next door is complete. The following week in another of their homes was perfect! Love, love, love Gulf Shores!
Belinda D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Malarie D.
27 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
My family and I had the perfect stay. Very clean, perfect communication, and an amazing time.
Malarie D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elaine H., St. Louis
25 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful pool!
We loved staying at the Dancing Dolphin. It worked perfectly for our large family group. We especially liked having two refrigerators as we used one for sodas and juice, the other for food.
Possibly the best feature of this house is the incredible pool. It is tucked under the house so is shaded from the fierce sun and meant less need for sunscreen. It was clean and delightful. We heeded other’s advice and paid to use the heat even in the summer and it was a good call. The temperature was perfect.
This is a very nice part of the beach - quiet but still close enough to the action. We were very happy with our stay.
Elaine H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tom M.
29 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
House review
An excellent house!! Essentialy 3 masters (one down, 2 up), which is teriffic for multiple adults (older parents/adults can stay downstairs in style). Two additional bedrooms to round out the stay. Nicely laid out, clean, large kitchen, and the pool was icing on the cake.
Tom M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy H., Hoover, Alabama
26 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Dancing Dolphin is our new favorite beach house!
Dancing Dolphin an amazing beach house! The privacy and close proximity to the beach made this vacation perfect! The house is located away from the busy strip and yet close enough to restaurants, coffee shops and kids activities like miniature golf to keep the entire family happy! The dads even found two different golf courses to play and were delighted. The covered pool was a lifesaver on the rainy days. After talking with Rick, the owner, I was so happy we had the pool heated since its not in the sun. The cost to heat the pool was more than reasonable and so very worth it! The grandkids spent the majority of the week in the pool and there were plenty of chairs for the adults to sit by the pool as well. The large kitchen area and great room were perfect for our large family. We truly enjoyed having the two refrigerators and two dishwashers! The kitchen was well appointed and there was more than enough seating. The beds were comfortable, the house stayed cool and the two decks facing the ocean were perfect to watch the sunrise and the sunset. The younger grandkids absolutely loved sleeping in the bunkbed room. An added bonus was that we practically had the beach to ourselves. Last but not least, the check in and out process was incredibly easy and any questions I had throughout the stay were answered promptly. The owner/management were quick and courteous with responses. We will definitely stay here again!
Nancy H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paula R.
22 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
My family of 16 loved the house and the beach!!
Paula R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
dana v.
20 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Our new favorite place! Absolutely wonderful!
Gorgeous and very spacious beach front home! Probably closest to the water of any home we have stayed in. Owners are great too! Perfect location, not too far out but still very private....basically had the beach to ourselves! Pool under the house was a huge plus. Definitely coming back!
dana v.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nicole H.
20 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Getaway
Our family had a wonderful vacation at Dancing Dolphin. The management team was friendly and responsive (we had a little question about the pool that was answered very quickly). Check in and out process was easy. We loved the close proximity to the beach (while we were there we felt we had it practically to ourselves). The big open kitchen was great for our large group and we really enjoyed having two refrigerators and two dishwashers! Our family hopes to stay here again in the future!
Nicole H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lynn B., Louisville, KY, United States
18 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, amenities
The views from this house are fantastic, and the location away from busy strip, easy beach access, as well as the great, large kitchen/great room, made it perfect for our family trip. Also, the underhouse pool was perfect! Definitely need to pay for heating since not in sun, and it could have stood to be a bit warmer. The owner/management was great with responses.
Lynn B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lynn M.
8 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We loved the Dancing Dolphin! The location - beach - pool - house - all were phenomenal. We would definitely rent this home again if we return to Gulf Shores. The owner & management company are outstanding. Highly recommend!
Lynn M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Connie A.
28 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
The home was delightful. The location was great. The beach was beautiful. Everyone loved the heated pool. The property management was quick to be helpful. The owner truly cared that we enjoyed our stay.