Dauphin Island Alabama Vacation Rentals

 

Dauphin Island is cigar shaped, 14 mile long island located 3 miles off the coast of Mobile County, Alabama's mainland. At its widest point Dauphin Island is 3 miles across, with no traffic lights, a small number of shops and fish markets, the best place to buy shrimp and other seafood is directly from the fishing fleet. Dauphin Island is "Alabama's Undiscovered Treasure" with miles of beautiful, uncrowded beaches, great fishing, world famous birdwatching and a truly "laid back" atmosphere, make it an ideal place for a family vacation or romantic getaway. The island is located 35 miles to the south of historic Mobile and 90 miles east of New Orleans. To get to the island you can travel by causeway from the mainland or on a ferry that leaves from Fort Morgan Peninsula every 90 minutes from 8 am to 5 pm. Featuring fabulous beach cottages and Dauphin Island vacation rentals, when you visit Dauphin Island, you'll be happy you rented a vacation home rather than paying for a hotel room.