DAUPHIN ISLAND VACATION RENTALS, ALABAMA |
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Why Vacation in Dauphin Island |
Acclaimed as the crown jewel of the Gulf Coast, Dauphin Island in Alabama is a thriving vacation rental community featuring a wide range of Dauphin Island vacation rentals and vacation homes. The whole island has been selected as a bird sanctuary and is most likely the best location for birding in Alabama. |
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Dauphin Island Vacation Rental Information |
| Different types of vacation rental homes are available in Dauphin Island, Alabama both for summer and winter visitors and offer different living area capacity such as 1 and 2 bedroom vacation rentals that can sleep up to 2 to 4 people to larger vacation rental homes of 4 to 5 bedroom that can sleep up to 6 to 8 people. These Dauphin Island vacation rental homes are fully furnished with all modern |
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| amenities such as phone, TV, CD/DVD Player, front deck, indoor games, garage and BBQ grill. Condominiums, cottages, villas, cabins and private vacation homes are few affordable vacation lodging options and are perfect for family vacations, group travel, weddings and family reunions. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Dauphin Island |
Some of the Dauphin Island vacation rentals may require you to pay in advance for your Dauphin Island condo or vacation home. A lot of them may also require you to make a cleaning or security deposit of around $200 to $300 in advance. Check in advance with the vacation rental owner if the desired vacation rental unit is pet and smoke friendly or not. |
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Must See in Dauphin Island |
Home to an amazing 345 bird species, it comes as no surprise on why the entire island of Dauphin Island has been turned into an acclaimed bird refuge. The entire Dauphin Island, Alabama is a bird sanctuary and one of the most famous birding spots in the Southeast having an incredible 345 species. Scour through the park to spot some of the rarest species of birds. You can even charter a
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boat for observing these marvelous creatures from close quarters.
In the bird sanctuary visitors can charter boats for sightseeing and make observations in any of its public areas including water parks, white sand beaches, outlet malls, dunes, wetlands, calm streets, the historic sand island lighthouse and a wide variety of wild life. The Alabama Ornithological Society meets every year on Dauphin Island in April and October to enjoy the birding and great seafood. Tourists are always welcome to participate in field trips and other such activities. |
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Sights and Attractions in Dauphin Island |
The whole island is a bird sanctuary, and especially during the spring and fall you can see different types of birds on their migratory trips. Other attractive sights worth visiting are Fort Gaines (a historic civil war fort), the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Audubon Bird Sanctuary and a number of boat launch sites, the beautiful beaches and various parks. You can also take a car ferry ride across Mobile Bay to visit the Gulf Shores, water parks, outlet malls, etc.
• Historic Fort Gains
• Audubon Bird Sanctuary
• Estuarium
• Aloe Bay Landing Park |
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Outdoor Recreation in Dauphin Island |
Dauphin Island is one of the well-liked recreational destinations and a Dauphin Island vacation rental home ensures you have a great vacation. Spectacular beaches and plentiful sunshine ensure you get to enjoy a plethora of outdoor recreational activities including birding, boating, deep-sea fishing, swimming and scuba diving.
• Pier Fishing
• Deep Sea Fishing
• Bayou Heron Park
• Magnolia Park
• Shell Mound Park |
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Golfing in Dauphin Island |
Golf enthusiasts can look forward for practicing their shots and playing at various golf courses in and around Dauphin Island, Alabama. The golf season typically runs from April to October and it is advisable you book your Dauphin Island vacation rental home well in advance.
• Isle Dauphine Club Golf Course
• Kiva Dunes Course
• Silver King Golf Course |
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Dauphin Island Fairs and Festivals |
| The festivals held at Dauphin Island are a great way to learn about Dauphin Island’s culture. Book your Dauphin Island vacation rental home during one of its key festivals and get to enjoy and celebrate the festival just like the locals do. Most Mardi Gras parades start on February 2 and run through the Mardi Gras Day celebrated on Feb. 20, giving businesses an economic bonanza. Mobile has about half a dozen designers and float builders whose teams twist chicken wire into tigers, dragons, scenery and goofy characters. Each float has a light-hearted theme. |
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Dining and Nightlife in Dauphin Island |
| When not in the mood to cook a meal at your Dauphin Island vacation rental home, you can always head to one of the restaurants for sampling an assortment of culinary delights. A number of seafood restaurants, chocolate shops, bakery, and ice cream shops are available in Dauphin Island. Barnacle Bill's is one of the good restaurants that serve best sea food and Hazel's Nook Restaurant is the perfect place to visit if you are searching for a good old fashion breakfast. You would also like to visit a fantastic location on Aloe Bay where you can have great fun and food while watching the fishing boats loaded with fish, shrimp boats and sail boats. |
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Shopping in Dauphin Island |
| Dauphin Island boasts a selection of specialty stores which add spice to shopping experiences when you are out on a gift-buying excursion. Walk through the heart of the city and you'll be treated to a range of shops storing the latest fashions, toys, games and sole gifts. The shops here are full of handcrafted items, books, clothing, florist, antiques and collectibles, shoe stores, formal wear, fabric stores, department stores, bridal boutiques, home electronics, watches and jewelers. |
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Best Times to Visit Dauphin Island |
| You can visit Dauphin Island any time of the year and the wide range of Dauphin Island vacation rental ensure you get to stay at some of the best accommodations. However, if you happen to be a bird lover, the best time for you to visit is during spring when the migrating birds make the sanctuary their home. As an angler the best time for you to visit is between May and October. |
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Time Zone for Dauphin Island |
| Central Time Zone. |
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Getting To and Around Dauphin Island |
| There are two ways to reach Dauphin Island from Mobiles I-65 and I-10. The first one is direct and quickest whereas the second is very exciting and picturesque. Dauphin Island's airport is located on the bay just west of the Aloe Bay Channel. The nearby large cities around Dauphin Island are New Orleans, Atlanta, Memphis and Tampa. |
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