There are plenty of games and toys for kids. We also used the beach chairs and umbrella. The kitchen is well stocked with appliances for cooking. The location is close to the pool and boardwalk. We had a view of the water which was very relaxing for our family.
We had a great stay at the Porches. The Porches had everything we needed so that my family could enjoy our stay. We loved the porches and spent every morning there before we started our day. We had one injury while there and I would caution people on the back stairs as they are steep and should not be used by any one with walking issues or young children. Still could not have enjoyed our stay more.
The Porches was an ideal location for our family beach vacation. The house is convenient to everything offered on Dauphin Island. Desoto Landing offers a pool and tennis court for the children when they tire of the beach. The house is well equipped with kitchen appliances and beach equipment. This is a repeat stay at the property. We have never been disappointed.
We had 3 almost 3 year-olds and an almost 5 year old. This is the perfect property for small ones. Lots of books, riding toys and chairs for them.
The walk to the pool and beach is short and having wagons to carry the provided chairs, toys and towels was fantastic.
Our family had a great first trip to Dauphin Island. We were originally scheduled to begin our stay as a hurricane threatened the coast. The host worked with us to update our dates and made sure everything was ready for us to arrive. The house has EVERYTHING YOU NEED - beach stuff, pots, pans, utensils, games, etc. Access to the beach is a 5-minute walk and the beach is not crowded at all. The sand is great and the water is peaceful, making it easy for kids to swim. The host is very responsive to questions about the island. We highly recommend the island, the house, and renting from this host.
Wow, what a great house. Beth was extremely accommodating! She had toys for children inside and outside. She had wagons, strollers, umbrellas for the beach, beach chairs, coolers, and the list goes on! The house was clean and in a great location. The gated community gives you a sense of security, which is not needed because everyone is so friendly and nice on the island. The gated community offers a tennis court, pool, bath house, and a dock to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay at Bethâs and have already recommend her house to several friends. We will be back!
We could not be more pleased with our stay. The house was unbelievably fully stocked from linens, towels, kitchen needs, and most importantly beach accessories! We literally felt as though we were at our own home. There was nothing we needed that wasn't readily available and plentiful . Another HUGE plus is the outdoor areas. Hence the name ..Porches. . there is just as much outdoor seating and relaxing areas as indoor and of course if your going to enjoy the beach you tend to spend more time outdoors. Both inside and out offered areas to gather with your group or if you needed a little alone time or privacy that was also available. The short walk to the beach is also convenient. We were an older group but kept finding ourselves marveling over the kid friendly atmosphere and wishing we had seen this place when ours were smaller. Overall we had a great experience and appreciated the accuracy in description.
My family travels to DI twice a year. This was our first time staying in Desoto Landing. The house was easy to find and check-in was a breeze. We had a few minor issues, but the host was responsive to messages and apologetic. The neighborhood is quiet and very safe. I was comfortable with even the younger kids walking the beach, neighborhood, etc. The community areas were clean and easily accessible. The pool was never crowded, even during spring break. My only complaint is the bathroom situation. If you have 9+ people in the house, this will be an issue. There is only one bathroom that is not en suite so you could potentially have 6 or more people sharing that. And it is very small. Also anyone that sleeps upstairs (that is not in the master) has to come downstairs to use the restroom at night. Keep this in mind with children and those with limited mobility. Seating in the living room is limited to a couch, loveseat, and childrenâs seating. We brought chairs from the master bedroom to accommodate our group. Pretty much everything that you need in the kitchen is provided. There is a gas grill under the house as well. We cooked nearly all of our meals there. Be awareâŠThere are a lot of rules. The welcome packet was more involved than any other place that I have ever stayed, but we had no issues complying with expectations. I was overall quite happy with the house and would definitely consider booking this place again.
This is the third time we have stayed here with our extended family and we love it! Itâs a peaceful neighborhood and beach access is a few steps away. The house has a couple beach wagons to haul your stuff, bikes, a few chairs, toys and a great place for kids to play in the sand under the house. The decks are our favorite part! We spend hours hanging out together playing games, doing puzzles and reading. The beach is beautiful and is where we spend the rest of the time, we hardly go anywhere else! Highly recommend this well stocked house with great gathering areas. Beth is very cordial and easy to communicate with.
Spacious home for large family gatherings. Wrap around porches on both levels provide relaxed seating options. Owner provides plenty of indoor games/movies/reading material as well as outdoor beach gear, childrenâs toys, and tennis equipment. Dauphin Island provides a more laid-back, quiet, and less crowded beach experience than more popular beaches nearby. Community pool and tennis court nice options.
For 11 of last 15 years weâve stayed directly on the west end beach. So here you cannot listen to the waves or walk out the back door onto the beach, BUT we were pleasantly surprised. The house is in wonderful condition, Beth is quick to respond to inquiries or needs, and the a/c held up well in this heat. The beach is a leisurely 5 minute walk. The swimming pool is nice and a good alternative/ addition. Not a lot of cabinet space for your groceries, but youâll adjust. Plenty of beach chairs, kid toys, and a couple of wagons to use. Plenty of towels and linens as well. No, we werenât directly on the beach, but we werenât dragging sand with us inside either. Several porches for which youâll find different purposes like rocking or swinging or reading. Overall, a fun time in a good community. Thank you Beth!
Beth was an excellent hostess and communicated with us very well. She was available to us via phone and text during our week stay. The house is very well equipped with beach supplies and kitchen supplies. We enjoyed "The Porches" and Dauphin Island.
It was our first time on Dauphin Island and we loved the peace and tranquility. The neighborhood was wonderful and met other nice families that our boys enjoyed playing with. We loved our experience at this property and will definitely be back. Thank you!
The Porches was a delightful house! It is in a quiet neighborhood, perfect for walks and bike rides. It is a couple houses down from the tennis court/pool/beach access - VERY doable for even young kiddos. Beth provides lots of wagons/carts so getting all of your things to and from is super easy. The house is older but clean and well kept. It felt like staying in a home were we could all be comfortable and not feel like the kids (9, 6, 3) were going to break everything. Everything is very well stocked, especially the kitchen and playroom. You can tell Beth takes great pride in her home! As our first experience with Dauphin Island, it couldn't have been better! We would love to return soon.
What a great rental! Everything you need for your stay. Owner responded quickly to all my questions about her house as well about the island. Definitely we will be back! Thank you!!
We enjoyed our stay. Love the location and beach. Beth was very responsive every time I reached out to her She did all she could to make our stay very enjoyable.
We enjoyed The Porches. Communication with owner was quick and meaningful. The kids in the group enjoyed the toys and sandbox. Beach and pool was nice and close. The wagons were an added appreciated convenience. We will be back to Dauphin Island.
Another great vacation at the porches. This was our 3rd year at the porches and we where blessed to be able to stay two weeks. We had everything we needed for the beach and the house. Fully stocked kitchen, beach chairs, umbrellas and toys. The kiddos loved the bicycles. Thanks for thinking of everything. Hope to see you next year.
Linda H
We live in Madison, MS and purchased the home at Dauphin Island so we could spend time with family in Mobile. Spent summers at the island as a child and have always loved the laid back atmosphere, friendly people and beautiful beaches.
Very kid friendly house with toy closet, kids books, sandy play area under house with toys, sailboat themed room, bunk bed room. Also lots of porches and screened porch for relaxing and visiting. Great views!!