Location was ideal. Views were surreal. Dauphin island will be a new regular destination for our family, however, we may choose to stay at another property. The house was lovely but it seems the cleaners were in quite a hurry to get themselves out and get us checked in. The beds were unkempt and sheets seemed unwashed, the silty floors and rugs seemed unattended to perhaps because the vacuum was damaged and not in working condition. There was a broom, just no dustpan to accompany it. Lightbulbs out, no working batteries in remotes, clogged guest bathroom sink, and sticky-rusted doorknobs made for slight inconveniences, but the broken picket on the porch and a board pulling up with screws on it seemed slightly more important when vacationing with small children. All in all, our stay was pleasant and the homeowner seemed compliant and involved, but I think he may just need new cleaners and a thorough walk-through to keep the property in great shape.