Entire home

"AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH!

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH!

Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Dauphin Island, AL
  • Popular LocationDauphin Island Beaches1 min walk
  • Popular LocationDauphin Island Public Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationIsle Dauphine Golf Club8 min drive
  • AirportMobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)57 min drive

Room options

About the neighborhood

Dauphin Island

On the beach.With a stay at this Silver Cay vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Dauphin Island Beaches and 2 miles (3 km) of Dauphin Island Public Beach. Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 4 min drive
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Indian Shell Mound Park - 9 min drive
  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pirate's Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
  • Pelican Pub - 8 min drive
  • Islanders Restaurant & Bar - 6 min drive
  • Reel Deal BBQ & Seafood - 6 min drive
  • Island Rainbow - 6 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.

"AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH!

This house is a new rental in 2020. Ain't Life Grand is a 1800 sq ft house located on the Mississippi Sound side of Dauphin Island. This house is very special in that it has a private beach on the Mississippi Sound and a ground level pool. The "Gulf" side of the island is just a 7-10 minute walk or a 1 minute golf cart ride. The house has been recently renovated. Included in the rental are 5 sea kayaks, including single, tandem and kids kayaks, for exploring the canals and Sound. Dauphin Island is considered the sunset capital of the south and Ain't Life Grand gets some of the best views of sunsets on the island.

For the fisherman, Ain't Life Grand has a mooring post for your boat and will handle a boat up to 28 ft. The Sound is full of speckled trout, redfish, flounder, triple tail, ling (cobia), crabs, shrimp and much more. In the Gulf you will find all of the above, plus snapper, grouper, king mackerel, spanish mackerel and many other off shore species. There is a full fish cleaning station on the pool deck with sink, washdown and cutting board.

Ain't Life Grand is perfect for families and kids. The Sound, where the private beach is and house are located, is shallow and calm, perfect for kids and adults alike. For more surf and Alabama's famous white sand beaches just head to the Gulf side of the Island

Ain't Life Grand also has a Crow's Nest on the top of the house with 360 degree views The large back deck overlooks the pool and private beach.

The house layout is a 3 bedroom/2 bath. The master has a connecting bathroom and queen bed. Guest room 1 also has a queen bed and guest room has 2 sets of bunk beds so 4 can sleep there. Both rooms have a shared bathroom with shower and bathtub. The house sleeps 8 comfortably. There are 3 tv's, one in the main room, one in the master and one in the bunk bed room.

Outside you have a huge deck around the pool, a hot and cold outdoor shower, access to the beach and on the front deck, the house is a gas grill for cooking your catch. Under the house is parking for you ca, the golf car and the sea kayak rack. Also included is a large drum fan for those warm days and a compressor to blow up floats and tubes. Please be aware the Wharf was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and is not usable at this time.

You can charter most any size boat for fishing, cruising, dolphin watching, etc. And you can also rent boats at the Dauphin Island Marina.

Ain't Life Grand also includes all linens, Dish Satellite TV, and high speed internet. The kitchen is fully stocked with microwave, toaster, stove, pots, pans, blender, air fryer and even an ice cream maker.

You can rent a golf cart for your stay directly from the owners after booking for additional price. We upgraded the Golf Cart to a new 2023 Aerctic 6 passenger with a top speed of almost 27 mph! Great way to see the island and access the Gulf side.

The pool can also be heated to 90 degrees for an additional price, contact owner for more details.

Please do not print, sign and mail the contract to me. It is just an example of the contract for you to review. A week or so prior to your arrival, we will execute the contract via Docusign and will take care of heated pool/golf cart rental.

Finally, Hurricane Sally and Hurricane Zeta both did extensive damage to the house. We replaced almost everything, walls, ceilings, floors, much of the deck, insulation, subflooring, paint, etc.... It is basically like a new house! If you loved Aint Life Grand in the past, wait till you see it now!

Ask about our Snowbird winter multi week discounts!

Golf Cart rates-
March-October 675.00
November-February 500.00

Pool Heating Rates-
Sept-150.00
October-250.00
November-February-425.00
March-300.00
April-250.00
May 150.00

John

Property manager

John Pearson

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
"ain't Life Grand" Private Beach Pool SEA Kayaks Golf Cart!

Frequently asked questions

How close is "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH! to the airport?

This vacation home is 35.4 mi (47-min drive) away from the Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH! have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is "AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH! to downtown Dauphin Island?

This vacation home is 2.3 mi away from Dauphin Island.

"AIN'T LIFE GRAND"-KAYAKS, GOLF CART, PRIVATE BEACH! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away from life for a few days
Wife &I slept late, watched pelicans & seagulls from porch, swam in heated pool, fished from private beach and public beach. Great time
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation
This is our second year staying at "Ain't Life Grand" and both times were absolutely wonderful. The house was very clean and had all the necessities for a great vacation - the kitchen is fully stocked with everything one may need, the beds were comfy and clean, there were even toys for little ones that our toddler enjoyed playing with during our stay. John provided recommendations on what to do in the area and where to eat and shop, which came in handy. Overall, we had a wonderful time and are already looking forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Herb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Life Doesn't get any more grand
Our family spent spring break '24 at Aint life Grand. The prior reviews are not exaggerated, this place is truly awesome! We loved the pool and having a beach in the back yard. The house was well equipped and meticulously clean. John made everything easy getting in and answered questions very quickly. We also had friends on the island that came over and couldn't believe how cool this property is. They all commented on the fantastic amenities as well as how clean and nice the house was kept up. The crows nest on the roof was also a favorite hangout for the sunsets. We hope to return in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break 2024
This is the perfect place to stay with kiddos. The kayaks and pool kept them busy most days. The sunsets are incredible and the golf cart was a fun add on. John is an exceptional host. He made sure everything was going good and any issue that arose, he would take care of immediately. We would stay again and again. In fact, we never wanted to leave it in the first place.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holidays on Dauphin Island
This property is decorated very nicely, which creates a warm, comfortable feeling. The decks are perfect for the beautiful views. Pool looked great although we didn’t use it mainly because of the weather. We celebrated Christmas and Thanksgiving with local and out of town family. The Host, John, even surprised us by setting up a Christmas tree which added to our Christmas spirit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd year and same bliss
This was our second year in a row coming to John’s home for our fall break. The house is perfect, the pool is perfect, the view is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location!
Loved this house! The amenities and pool were as described. We have stayed in Dauphin Island but never on the bay side. We loved it. All 3 kids loved the pool and kayaks. Hoping to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Life Was Grand
First time on Dauphin Island for 4 adults. The home was very nicely decorated and conveniently located. Having the golf cart was a nice bonus as we drove it every time we went to the beach or restaurants. The pool was great! Owner was very accommodating and friendly and gave great instructions. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Life Was Grand!
This house was spacious and clean! Huge kitchen with everything we needed, even an air fryer. It was beautifully decorated and had great wifi sevice. We had the best of both worlds with the pool and then the beach with in 20 feet! My daughter and son in law really enjoyed the kayaks. It was a perfect week and we would definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island trip
Wonderful house, great pool, John and his family were great to deal with. Great experience, will do again. Great neighbors. Daulphin Island is a must see.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023