If you want to enjoy a secluded beach on the Mississippi Sound, if you want only a short walk to the turquoise waves and sugar white sands of the Gulf of America, if you want an ocean view from the bedrooms and an expansive view of the sound from the living space and deck, then Pelican Watch is the vacation home for you!

Our home is your home when you decide to make that trip to the beach.

Pelican Watch offers a beautiful king suite, a peaceful queen bedroom, and plenty of beds in the bunk bedroom. A crib in its own quiet bedroom, along with a highchair, are provided for our tiniest guests. Don't worry about beach chairs or beach towels because we have you covered. We provide a beach towel for every guest. Your furry friend is covered too, with towels, sheets for the new furniture (because we all know they like the couch), and designated food and water bowls.

Because our family loves to cook our own seafood, the kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pots and pans. Buy from the local seafood shop and enjoy the family time as you prepare your seafood fare. If turf is your preference, make use of the grill on our spacious, wrap around deck, enjoying the gorgeous water views as you grill your dinner. Be sure to keep a lookout for dolphins and, of course, pelicans! For an enjoyable way to cool off after a day of fun in the sun, use the provided ice cream maker to make your own dessert.

The soothing Mississippi Sound, with its gentle lapping waves, is right out our back door. If ocean waves are your preference, you can walk the four minutes (or drive) to the Gulf of Mexico. The designated Sehoy Street beach access is only .2 miles from the house. We provide parking passes for Sehoy Street beach access.

To have kayaks, paddleboards, bicycles, or a golf cart delivered to Pelican Watch, look at the following websites for pricing and arrangements.

If you rent a golf cart from Island Time Cart Rentals, be sure to speak with Jennifer, the owner. Let her know you are vacationing at Pelican Watch, and she will give you a 10% discount!

Island Time Cart Rentals https://islandtimecartrentals....

Dauphin Island Kayak & Bicycle Rentals & Tours https://www.facebook.com/profi...

Island Fun Rentals https://www.facebook.com/islan...

Beach Shack Dauphin Island https://www.facebook.com/profi...

What else does Dauphin Island offer?

Along with its sandy beaches and warm gulf surf, Dauphin Island also offers fishing charters, golf, mini golf, a bird sanctuary, the aquarium, and a ferry to the Fort Morgan side of the bay.

Dauphin Island Mini Golf https://www.dauphinislandgolfi...

Alabama Aquarium (Formerly called the Estuarium) https://disl.edu/aquarium/

Mobile Bay Ferry https://mobilebayferry.com/

Audubon Bird Sanctuary https://www.townofdauphinislan...

If you would like to know what local activities are scheduled on Dauphin Island during your stay, download the Dauphin Island App to your smart phone and look at the Calendar of Events.

Dauphin Island App Town of Dauphin Island - Apps on Google Play

Is fishing your thing?

If you enjoy fishing and would like the inside scoop on the local fishing holes, you might want to give this guy a call. We met Captain Tanner Deas at a local Dauphin Island restaurant. He not only does charter fishing, but also offers a land based guided fishing service. The phone number is 251-623-4205.

Dauphin Island Fishing Charters Dauphin Island Fishing Charters

For fishing from our yard in the Mississippi Sound, or for fishing from the beach, you will need to purchase a Saltwater Recreational Trip License for $12.10. 

For pier fishing then Cedar Point Pier may be for you. There is a required Pier Fishing License for $7.50 that you will need to purchase. Here is the link to Cedar Point Pier.

Cedar Point Pier Cedar Point Pier, A Mobile County Park : Mobile County

To purchase your fishing license, use this link.

Alamba Outdoor Saltwater Licenses Saltwater Recreational Licenses | Outdoor Alabama

Come make your memories at Pelican Watch!

In our opinion, any day at the beach is a good day at the beach. However, we know that sometimes rain, wind, waves, or sunburn can keep you from those beautiful beaches. When that happens, here are a few backup plans.

Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, AL 45-minute drive   https://www.ussalabama.com/

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Gulf Shores AL 1.5-hour drive, also 1.5-hour travel time by the Mobile Bay Ferry   https://www.alabamagulfcoastzo...

Mississippi Aquarium, Gulfport, MS 1.5-hour drive   https://www.msaquarium.org

Book now to start planning your family's next beach retreat!