An inn organized around the waterfront
Dauphin Island Harbor House has ten rooms on Cadillac Avenue, on the bay side. The operator describes a covered patio, upstairs sun deck and lighted fishing dock. These establish a waterfront setting without promising frontage on the island’s Gulf beach.
Standard rooms accommodate two with a king bed and private shower; Premium rooms accommodate up to four. Upstairs and downstairs options make the selected position important. Discuss access and the bathing arrangement directly, especially when stairs or a shower configuration determine comfort.
Included Southern breakfast runs from 8 to 8:45 a.m. An early birdwatching departure or a booked Sea Lab excursion should be planned around that window. Boat lifts carry a separate charge and reservation; pets require individual approval. This is the choice for a smaller property with an established morning routine and shared outdoor spaces.
A kitchen and defined four-person capacity
Coastal Breeze — The Inn 311, managed by Dauphin Island Stays, is a third-floor apartment at 1801 Bienville Boulevard. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a king bed and two twins provide a published maximum of four guests. The kitchen, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi and balcony support returning between outings rather than living entirely out of restaurants.
Beach access and a pool are shared property facilities. Parking is limited to two vehicles; the renter must be at least twenty-one. Pets and smoking are excluded. The listing explicitly describes the unit as wheelchair inaccessible, so this restriction belongs in the accommodation decision from the beginning.
Keypad access does not mean unrestricted check-in. Confirm arrival, rental agreement, deposit authorization and cleaning terms with the manager for this specific apartment.
Selecting the Gulf-facing apartment
Holiday Isle 412, offered by Dauphin Island Real Estate, occupies the fourth floor at 1601 Bienville Boulevard. It has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private balcony and documented Gulf views. Its six-person capacity combines a king, two twins and a queen sleeper sofa; that last sleeping place is in the living area.
The kitchen and large windows make the apartment a usable base between visits. Outdoor and heated indoor pools, spa, tennis and exercise facilities belong to the shared complex. Two-car parking and the elevator’s proximity are documented, while specific access needs still require confirmation.
Neither a manager’s office address nor another owner’s Google listing describes the booked apartment. Choose the supported space and services first; then relate that address to the fort, aquarium, trail and meals that make the island journey coherent.
Explore the profiles: Dauphin Island Harbor House · Coastal Breeze — The Inn 311 · Holiday Isle 412
Sources: Historic Dauphin Island Bed and Breakfast | Dauphin Island Harbor House · Guest Rooms - Dauphin Island Lodging | Dauphin Island Harbor House · Policies - Dauphin Island Hotel | Dauphin Island Harbor House · Contact Us - Dauphin Island Hotel | Dauphin Island Harbor House · Google Maps: Dauphin Island Harbor House · The Inn 311 – Gulf-Front Condo with Panoramic Views, Dauphin Island | Dauphin Island Stays · The Inn at Dauphin Island - Dauphin Island Stays · Beachfront Rentals Sales · Holiday Isle 412 | Dauphin Island Real Estate · Holiday Isle Owners Association · Gulf Front Vacation Rentals & Sales | Dauphin Island Real Estate
Places to explore
These places extend the route described in the guide. Read each profile for its appeal and current visiting conditions.
Bay-side inn with ten rooms, a published morning breakfast window and a fishing dock; boat lifts and pet stays need separate arrangements.
Coastal Breeze — The Inn 311
1801 Bienville Boulevard, Unit 311, Dauphin Island, AL 36528
Third-floor, two-bedroom vacation apartment for four, with a kitchen, balcony and access to a shared pool; managed by Dauphin Island Stays.
Fourth-floor Gulf-view condominium for up to six, with two bedrooms, kitchen and shared recreation facilities; managed by Dauphin Island Real Estate.
Sources & references
Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.
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Official website ↗
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www.diharborhouse.com · Accessed September 27, 2026
MASKAY Alabama · documentary evidence shared by English and Spanish editions.
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Guest Rooms - Dauphin Island Lodging | Dauphin Island Harbor House ↗
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www.diharborhouse.com · Accessed September 27, 2026
MASKAY Alabama · documentary evidence shared by English and Spanish editions.
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Policies - Dauphin Island Hotel | Dauphin Island Harbor House ↗
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www.diharborhouse.com · Accessed September 27, 2026
MASKAY Alabama · documentary evidence shared by English and Spanish editions.
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Contact Us - Dauphin Island Hotel | Dauphin Island Harbor House ↗
Primary source
www.diharborhouse.com · Accessed September 27, 2026
MASKAY Alabama · documentary evidence shared by English and Spanish editions.
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Official website ↗
Primary source
www.dauphinislandstays.com · Accessed September 27, 2026
MASKAY Alabama · documentary evidence shared by English and Spanish editions.
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The Inn at Dauphin Island - Dauphin Island Stays ↗
Primary source
www.dauphinislandstays.com · Accessed September 27, 2026
MASKAY Alabama · documentary evidence shared by English and Spanish editions.
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Beachfront Rentals Sales ↗
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dauphin-island.com · Accessed September 27, 2026
MASKAY Alabama · documentary evidence shared by English and Spanish editions.
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Official website ↗
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www.dauphinislandrealestate.com · Accessed September 27, 2026
MASKAY Alabama · documentary evidence shared by English and Spanish editions.
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Holiday Isle Owners Association ↗
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theholidayisle.com · Accessed September 27, 2026
MASKAY Alabama · documentary evidence shared by English and Spanish editions.
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Gulf Front Vacation Rentals & Sales | Dauphin Island Real Estate ↗
Primary source
www.dauphinislandrealestate.com · Accessed September 27, 2026
MASKAY Alabama · documentary evidence shared by English and Spanish editions.
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Google Maps ↗
Community source
www.google.com · Accessed September 27, 2026
MASKAY Alabama · documentary evidence shared by English and Spanish editions.