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Nemo’s Grotto – Pet-Friendly | Beachfront | Private Pool

A pet-friendly beachfront cottage located in the heart of Gulf Shores

Nemos Grotto is a 4 bedroom, 4 bath home

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Amenities
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Location
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Excellent

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 131920 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer

Explore the area

Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf Shores Beach
‪1 min drive‬
Hangout Music Fest
‪5 min drive‬
Gulf Shores Golf Club
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed

Primary Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - (Primary Bedroom)

Bathroom 2 - (Bedroom 2)

Bathroom 3 - (Bedroom 3)

Bathroom 4 - (Hallway)

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Nemo’s Grotto – Pet-Friendly | Beachfront | Private Pool

Nemo’s Grotto – Pet-Friendly | Beachfront | Private Pool

Discover coastal charm at Nemo’s Grotto, a beachfront Gulf Shores retreat where cheerful design meets unbeatable views of the Gulf of Mexico. This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home sleeps 13 and offers a private saltwater pool, pet-friendly accommodations, a loft and plenty of space for families and friends to relax and reconnect.

Outdoor Living
- Direct beach access with sparkling Gulf views
- Private saltwater pool beneath the home
- Spacious shaded patio with picnic tables for casual meals
- Charcoal grill for family cookouts
- Covered parking beneath the home with additional driveway space

Indoor Comforts
Step inside to a bright, coastal-inspired open floor plan with large windows that frame Gulf views. The living area features comfortable seating, a sleeper sofa, and a large flat-screen TV. The fully stocked kitchen includes everything you need for home-cooked meals, with seating for 8 at the dining table, 4 at the breakfast table, and 2 at the bar. Step out to the Gulf-front balcony for meals al fresco with the waves as your backdrop.
Sleeping Arrangements

- Primary Suite: King bed, TV, private bath with dual vanities & walk-in tile shower
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed, TV, private bath with tub/shower combo
- Bedroom 3: King bed, TV, private bath with walk-in shower
- Bedroom 4: Two twin-over-twin bunks, TV, shares hallway bath with tub/shower combo (sleeps 4)
- Loft: Twin bed with TV (sleeps 1)
- Living Area: Sleeper sofa (sleeps 2)

Additional Details
- Saltwater Pool Heating: Available seasonally for an additional fee (not offered Memorial Day – Labor Day).
- Pet-Friendly: Maximum of 2 pets allowed, additional fees apply.

With its prime beachfront location, family-friendly layout, and balance of indoor comforts and outdoor fun, Nemo’s Grotto is the ultimate Gulf Shores escape—where coastal memories are waiting to be made.

About Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores is well known for its sugary-white sand beaches with sparkling blue water, its world-class fishing, and its exceptional dining and entertainment. Gulf Shores presents a great family environment with something to do for everyone! Whether you prefer taking a bike ride at The Gulf State Park, watching some live music at The Hangout, or having a Go-Kart race at The Track, you are sure to enjoy all of the great things that Gulf Shores has to offer!

Rental Age Policy

We love people of all ages, and we want everyone to enjoy our homes. However, we do require that an adult 25 years or older reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. We have no exception to this policy.

Property manager

Harris Vacations

Languages

English

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Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is on the beach. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Sailing and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

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What's nearby

Gulf Shores Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
Hangout Music Fest - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Gulf State Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Waterville USA - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Hangout - ‬5 min drive
‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬6 min drive
‪Sunliner Diner - ‬5 min drive
‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
‪Picnic Beach - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nemos Grotto- Beachfront, Pool, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nemos Grotto- Beachfront, Pool, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nemos Grotto- Beachfront, Pool, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nemos Grotto- Beachfront, Pool, Pet Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

8.6

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

17 Apr, 2025

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

Perfect location and charming house! Thank you

We enjoyed our family time. It was very comfortable and perfect location to enjoy the beach. The pool was a bonus!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katie J.

19 May, 2025

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

Perfect location

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny M.

15 Sept, 2024

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

Great family vacation spot

Good location. Great house.covered pool saved a rainy day for the grandbabies.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

7 Nov, 2022

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

Very Nice Vacation

Nice property, great location.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

6 Jul, 2022

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

Excellent location and house

The house and location were absolutely wonderful. The kids (and the adults) loved having a pool under the house - no better way to cool down after a hot day on the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob L.

10 May, 2022

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

Nemo grotto

We had a great time and I look forward to staying there again thank you for having us!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana B., Alexander City, AL

8 Sept, 2023

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

Our stay

Very spacious and comfortable for our family. No complaints.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard S.

31 May, 2021

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

Great house on the beach with pool

We really enjoyed this house, plenty of room, comfortable rooms and bathrooms, very clean and the pool underneath the house is an excellent amenity. Right on the beach with plenty of room to spread out. I would definitely rent this house again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amit P., Savannah

20 Sept, 2022

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

Peaceful

Came to town to play in a volleyball tournament up in Foley. Enjoyed the house and the beach in between games. Peaceful and great views from The house.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

3 Jan, 2021

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

A great house in a great location.

The house was beautiful and recently updated. You can’t beat staying right on the beach and being so close to the attractions of Gulf Shores. My only recommendation would be to have a heater installed in the pool so that it can be used during the winter months.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

19 Mar, 2021

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

Spring break

Great location, we loved being right on the beach. House was very clean and updated. It was nice to have a pool...a little cold without a heater but it didn’t seem to bother the kids! Management company was great and very responsive to minor issue we encountered. Overall, great place to stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Lori M.

24 Jun, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not what was expected

Location was awesome. Home needs lots of works

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joe H.

11 Jun, 2023

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

Good location

Location is good. Far enough away from public beach access to limit the crowds. Property management was responsive. Replaced a broken gas grill and umbrella. Living room seating is uncomfortable Kitchen needs better and more pots and pans. We will return if in the area

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

10 Dec, 2022

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

Family time

We enjoyed our stay. The boys loved the pool! 😊. We loved the deck out back but the furniture needs replaced. Two of the chairs were about to break and were not safe to sit in. A few more chairs on the deck would be nice. The table by the grill is too big and takes up too much room.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Diana E.

9 May, 2024

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

really bad

The house is really bad, the bunk beds are really dirty, they had red stains that smelled very bad, the air conditioning didn't work and they turned off the heating and the pool circulation, and they didn't answer while we couldn't sleep because it was too hot. really bad, they ruined the vacation with my family! The bathroom keys are not useful at all.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Audra B.

19 Jul, 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

All about the view

We recently stayed at the property for 4 nights with my family. Great location, nice beach front home with beautiful views. The house is dated and the attempts to refresh appear to have been a do-it-yourself job. The kitchen was lacking several standard items. I requested a cutting board after we checked in and I was told it would be dropped off that day but it was not. I tried reaching out again but still no one followed through. Price point was a little high for the condition of the home but overall we enjoyed ourselves and the beautiful beaches.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Wyndie M.

29 Jun, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Maintenance counts

First 2 days of my first vacation in 4 years was spent washing dishes, every dish in the house. Dishes were put up filthy. Then realized the dishwasher was absolutely broken. Spent third day waiting for and with maintenance. They DID replace the dishwasher on the third day. And they were very apologetic. But cleaning people should have seen this. No decent pans to cook with., all are scratched and stick. Also master shower will not drain. They said they fixed it but we had to put in another ticket before we left. Hall shower is luke warm. We had everyone using 2 showers. One week turned I to 4 days of fun and rest. Loved everything else and property mgmt was attentive. Do not understand why dishwasher and plumbing isn't checked when cleaning people are on site before check in.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

22 Aug, 2025

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

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nishant R.

24 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Misleading description

Booked place specifically for heated pool as listed in title. However, overlooked fine print in details about this being an added amenity - description is slightly misleading . I didn’t mind paying extra but pool heater stopped working after 24 hrs. No one came to service it as previously promised during our stay. It is a great location and space is adequate. Place is dog friendly but be aware that dogs are not allowed on the beach in gulf shores.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica D.

1 Aug, 2024

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

Nemo’s Grotto

Property was just as expected. There was one thing we wished would have been fixed while we were there, but it didn’t ruin the trip or anything. Would recommend to a family with older children. The spiral staircase to the balcony was a little worrisome for the smaller kids, mostly because of the corners of the stairs sticking out. Had a couple crashes with those. So convenient to be right on the beach and be able to walk back and forth whenever needed. We had two kids that preferred the pool over the ocean, so it was nice to be able to use both at the same time.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross D.

28 Aug, 2023

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

Our First Time in Gulf Shores

It was a great setup for our family needs. We enjoyed our stay and plan to be back in the future.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

25 Jul, 2021

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

Great vacation

Our family of 10 has made a summer beach trip for over 10 years. This is first year to rent a beach house, and we all enjoyed virtually everything about it! The house itself was so clean and updated with appliances and the private pool was the best feature for most of us! There were several places nearby to fish as well as right off the beach and one child loved that. As you can tell we will definitely be back here or another Harris property. No disappointments! CK

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larue B.

15 Jun, 2020

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

Great get away.

Loved the location. Just 2 miles from the Hungout which my family loves. Everything looked brand new. The full size washer and dryer were a plus. Would love to rent again soon. Great place for a family vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020