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The Nautilus Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool

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A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.
A multi-story residential building with balconies, a covered walkway, and a clear blue sky.
A balcony with wooden chairs and a metal railing, overlooking a building with multiple floors and balconies.
A dining room with a large table, chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a glass door.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and bar stools.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to West Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Orange Beach Tennis Center, or consider a night out at The Hangout. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Little Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fort Morgan Beach - 24 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Nautilus Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Nautilus Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Nautilus Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Nautilus Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nautilus Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Nautilus Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Little Lagoon and Gulf Shores Beach. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place I would recommend this place to everyone I know.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the flexibility of being able to use the pool and go to the beach! There was a problem with the air conditioning during our stay that they resolved quickly and professionally. Another bonus was how quiet it was.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful! We will be back hopefully sooner rather than later!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice place to stay

We were very pleased with this location. It was clean and convenient to all activities. The only suggestion I would have is that there is somewhere for visitors to park. This location allows two vehicles per condo. There was a very nice pool that my grandkids enjoyed.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2026
We absolutely love to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful place for our family to vacation at the beach. The beach access was super close. The home was clean, spacious and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Check in was easy and communication was quick. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
Thank you, Danielle! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful stay at The Nautilus. It’s fantastic to know that the clean and spacious accommodations, along with the close beach access, met your expectations. We’re glad that the check-in process was easy and that our communication was helpful. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable family vacation!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Winter 2026

Good location, place was comfortable, close access to beach, and responded quickly to question. Would book again.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
Thank you, Rick! We're delighted to hear that you found The Nautilus comfortable and appreciated the convenient beach access and our quick response to your question. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We had a great stay and had enough room for everyone
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Weekend Stay

The amenities were very nice. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Lagoon

It was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Little Lagoon cottages

A nice place to stay, close to beach access and several golf courses.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

A great vacation for our family! Communication was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing iTrip as your host for your Alabama beach trip. We truly appreciate your kind words and feedback. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest, and we're delighted to hear that you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future and providing you with another wonderful stay. Thank you again, and see you soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect. Close to the beach or lagoon. Home is clean. Plenty of towels. Stayed at this house multiple years.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gulf Shores weekend

Lovely place. Short walk to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love gulf shores!

Great place to stay if you have transportation to get around. I wish they had a swing or a bench on the lagoon dock to be able to walk the sunset or relax. That would make it perfect. Only mishap was dried blood on one of the bunk beds that they offered to come clean. I ordered disinfectant wipes instead. We love fishing in the ocean and Lagoon. We are hoping to be back for a 3rd year in a row next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2026
Thanks for the 5-star review! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay at The Nautilus. We appreciate your suggestion about adding a swing or bench on the lagoon dock and will certainly pass that along to the property owners for future consideration. We're sorry to hear about the issue with the bunk bed and appreciate your understanding and quick resolution. It’s great to know you love the fishing opportunities nearby. We look forward to welcoming you back for your third visit next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved it!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. This was a beautiful home with easy beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cottage!

We had an amazing time! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

Beautiful property and great location. Plenty of places to sleep. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing iTrip as your host for your Alabama beach trip. We truly appreciate your kind words and feedback. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest, and we're delighted to hear that you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future and providing you with another wonderful stay. Thank you again, and see you soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Spot

Our stay was just perfect for 2 families with kids! Access to beach was easy & then the pool & lagoon area was big hit too! House setup was perfect, very nice & comfy! Would definitely book here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2022
We are thrilled that you enjoyed your visit to The Nautilus! We're looking forward to hosting your next visit to the Gulf Coast!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Place To Stay

Really nice place to stay, very close to beach and lagoon. It does have quiet a few steps to climb, two flights, which wasn’t a problem for me but was a little harder on my mom. Very clean and beautifully decorated! We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing iTrip as your host for your Alabama beach trip. We truly appreciate your kind words and feedback. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest, and we're delighted to hear that you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future and providing you with another wonderful stay. Thank you again, and see you soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

lovely

the place was absolutely lovely to be in. quite surrounding. easy access to the beach and the pier to fish off of. will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Nautilus

The location and house was perfect. Very clean and overall a great place to stay. We will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best beach location

We loved this property. Three minute walk to the beach and a great covered fishing dock on the lagoon side. Away from the traffic of the tourist zone, great for our two families. Cannot wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing iTrip as your host for your Alabama beach trip. We truly appreciate your kind words and feedback. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest, and we're delighted to hear that you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future and providing you with another wonderful stay. Thank you again, and see you soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family vacation

We had the best stay! The house was so clean and the perfect set up for our family. The location of the house was perfect with a short walk to both the bay and beach. We loved the family atmosphere on the beach. There was only one row of chairs/people. Not overly crowded like the condo areas. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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