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River House minutes to Dauphin Island

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Room
Bathroom
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91728 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Coden, AL
  • Mobile Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bellingrath Gardens and Home
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk Room

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Extra Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bunk Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Front Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

River House minutes to Dauphin Island

Short drive to Dauphin Island on the Gulf of Mexico. Come rest yourself with family in this lovely waterfront home. Secluded, private property with acreage for children to play and explore nature. Comfortable furnishings, screened porches to feel the soft breezes. Relaxing and peaceful. It has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. A large screened area for relaxing, barbecuing, or playing ping pong. You can fish from the dock, or sunbathe while viewing the river. And yes, there are alligators in the river. While they are rarely seen, the gators are there and usually as afraid of humans and we are of them.
While staying in this lovely home surrounded by lots of trees and water, there will be squirrels, deer, raccoons, birds, frogs and verbal insects (cicadas) to notice during your tranquil time here.
Dauphin Island is about 15 minutes away. You can also visit the Historic Fort Gaines, the Sea Lab and Estuarium (with some hands on attractions that will fascinate the kids). Lots of restaurants, and the freshest seafood is right next door.
The historical Bellingrath Gardens (10 minute drive) with its beautiful blooms all year is a sight to see. Takes about 30 minutes to get to Mobile with all the attractions there.

Please review the house rules prior to booking. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at 251-207-8018.
We'd love to have you visit.

Property manager

Kate Brinkman

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lots of outdoor areas to play.
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Events

No events allowed
You may have guests but no loud parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is allowed
No Work Crews. No Commercial crews.
We cannot allow pets or service animals due to allergies which can cause severe and adverse reactions requiring immediate medical attention

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: You may have guests but no loud 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 deadlock

About the area

Coden

Located in Coden, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grand Bay Savanna Wildlife Management Area and Indian Shell Mound Park, while Island Fire Glass Art Gallery and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council are cultural highlights.
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Coden, AL

What's nearby

  • Mon Louis Island - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mobile Bay - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Bellingrath Gardens and Home - 17 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 24 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Fort Morgan - 62 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Baudean's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Reef - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bill & Charlie's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Oriental Palace Chinese Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River House minutes to Dauphin Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River House minutes to Dauphin Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River House minutes to Dauphin Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River House minutes to Dauphin Island located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Mon Louis Island and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Mobile Bay. Bayfront Park and Bellingrath Gardens and Home are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mac H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway

The home was just what we needed. Plenty of room for the entire family. The kids really enjoyed fishing from the pier. We really enjoyed the time together sitting inside the screened porches. Great place with plenty of room to roam!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robby B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and home

This house and property was great for two families with kids. Lots of room inside and out, and the ping pong table downstairs was a hit. Host was very friendly and thoughtful, checking in with us before and during our stay. We will definitely suggest this house to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conner C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

Great place on a great piece of property. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

The house suited our needs perfectly. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Was nice and peaceful and we enjoyed the house and being away from the city
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Family Getaway

Great family getaway on Fowl River. Close to Dauphin Island, Beaches, the Alabama Aquarium and Fort Gaines. Great for families!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Conrad P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice property with great views

We had a great time at the property and enjoyed the water access. Perfect place for a family with boat access
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip

Awesome place, great host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend!

This was such a peaceful, beautiful place to stay. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., Huntsville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the location

The property was wonderful... Love the location and view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful setting

Would highly suggest booking this property. The property is beautiful and peaceful and very spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

serene and peaceful

We loved our stay. Our hosts Patricia and Victor are a delight. We look forward to our next stay. Delicious crabs, peaceful, secluded and 15 min from Dauphin Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outdoor bounty

The place was clean, spacious and comfortable. We docked our boat on the new pier, caught crabs in the provided traps, foraged for 4 varieties of gourmet mushrooms on the property and had an over all fantastic trip. Gorgeous views and easy access to the bays and great fishing. And our host was fast to reply and gracious with any request we had. Could not be happier.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mobile Mardi Gras

Loved the screened in porch. Great location for attending Mardi Gras and going to Dolphin Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wesley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect off-island spot for Dauphin trip

The house was very clean and provided everything we needed for a weeks stay. The location was perfect - less expensive than staying right on Dauphin Island but about as close as you can get with a Dollar General right down the road for last minute needs. The ping pong table was an added bonus for the kids. Would definitely stay here again! Very private.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Skylar S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING

We loved everything about our stay! From fishing off the dock, swinging in the swing, relaxing in the home, to sitting on the balcony watching it rain. It was nothing short of perfect! Such a peaceful atmosphere, we will definitely be visiting again!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra B.

We will be back

Beautiful home, our hostess was great!! Our family was very comfortable, enjoyed hanging around the house with the family!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved being able to watch the sunsets on the back screened in porch, and the sunrises on the front porch with a cup of coffee. The property is beautiful and so is the house. Definitely a great place to unwind and disconnect. And only being 10 to 15 mins away from the island, theres so much to do. My family had a great stay, and are already looking to book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bayou and Beach!

Wonderful stay in a lovely home with exceptional surroundings! Nature Galore! Loved fishing off the dock at night. Short drive to beautiful beaches. Nice to spend the day at the beach then coming home to our secluded retreat, Fantastic property owners!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

The house was neat and clean with plenty of room to spread out. The screened back porch was perfect for watching summer storms roll in. Easy access to the beach and other locations from the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

Home away from home/quiet retreat

The house was immaculate when we arrived our host Patrician was kind helpful and easy to work with even during our planning phase. She was very knowledgeable about the area and surrounding cities. Definitely worth the drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Skye S., Beaumont

Feels like home...

Beautiful, spacious lake house that feels like home! The home was beautiful. The scenery was amazing. The kids loved looking for crabs on the pier. Beaches just a short drive away. We definitely had a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and perfect.

Loved staying here. The house was just as pictured and clean. Everything worked, beds were comfortable, and loved the view. Kitchen had everything we needed. Nice and private place and still close to the beach. Even caught some fish from the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaili T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Family Getaway

We fell in love with this property! It was clean and spacious! The kitchen was stocked with dishes and seasoning and there was sooo much yard for our kids to run and play! The screened in patios were icing on the cake! Ms Patricia was an awesome host and we will definitely return for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING EXPERIENCE!

Of all the places we have stayed, this truly is one of our very favorites. The owners were gracious and very respectful. Everything we needed was in place. The property and surrounding acres were just so beautiful and peaceful. Thank you so very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kate Brinkman

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My husband and I were both born and raised in the Mon Louis Island community. We are both sixth generation fishing folks.
Together we own and operate a small seafood business, www.zirlottseafood.com, which is located on Fowl River next door to the River Cottage.

Why they chose this property

We love the property and purchased it in 2018 from a previous HomeAway host. We think of it as a part of our own home and hope that you will love it, too.

Ask about our delicious seafood for you to enjoy at the home.

What makes this property unique

The view of Fowl River is very attractive and peaceful. An exclusive hide away from all the hustle and bustle of traffic and noise.
A large screened area below the house is perfect for outdoor dining or playing ping pong, or just relaxing. There is also a screened upstairs porch, that is good for dining while viewing the river or reading, and just resting, etc.
The outdoor shower is currently out of order, so when returning from the beach please just use the hose in the garage to rinse off some of the sand. And if you plan to wash your beach towels and sandy swimwear, please shake out as much sand as possible, as the sand can damage the washing machine and dryer.
The spacious house is very comfortable with AC and heat.

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