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The Salty Unicorn Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool

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A multi-story residential building with a covered porch and a two-story balcony.
A living room with a gray sofa, patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a wooden cabinet.
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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table with chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • 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
    Near Gulf Shores Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Salty Unicorn Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool?

As of 25 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Salty Unicorn Cottage | Pet-Friendly + Pool on 16 Mar, 2027 start from S$1,879, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Shrimpy's Grill and Golf and Little Lagoon are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had amazing stay. Home was super clean, kitchen had everything to make food, we enjoyed the balcony ( there are 4), pool and short walk to the beach. Close to shops and restaurants. Will definitely be back.This house is on quite street, great location, we saw dolphins every day on the beach during our stay. The agency for this house was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Unicorn

Great place and well kept! Had nice extras such as hair dryer, beach toys, very nice place and great experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place to stay. Walking distance to the beach and food places. The pool was refreshing when we came back from the beach. The 4th or July Fireworks show on the pier was the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2026
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back for another 4th of July or any time you need a beach getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 minute walk from the beach. Next door to every restaurant you could want. Convenient, clean and will definitely come again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had the pleasure of staying here for a week, and it was wonderful! The location is great; so close to everything you need! Being able to look out and still see the ocean was nice, especially since it isn't beachfront property. The walk to the beach isn't terrible, just in invest in a decent wagon! The beds were some of the first I've been able to actual sleep in while on vacation! I would have liked a little more blankets in general, but I'm a blanket person.. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & I'm already dreaming about the next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Salty Unicorn was as described. My wife and I loved it and being pet friendly was the cherry on top. The host was top notch as well. He answered all my questions in very timely fashion. We actually got to town earlier than we planned (about 2 hrs) so we asked if by chance we could check in early. In a matter of minutes we were told yes it was ready and the door code was sent! The place itself was very nice, clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The wagon was a very nice touch. The walk to the beach was not bad at all about 5 mins. Although I am not sure if we used the right access to the beach, but no one gave us a hard time about it. After a long day at the beach we came back to relax in the pool. We had an absolutely wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was convenient to the Gulf State Park (Gulf Shores) entrances as well as the beach pavilion and neighborhood beach access. There were restaurants within walking , or bike ride, distance. The property, and home were clean and well maintained. The pool was clean as well and based on us experiencing some cooler weather days, it was nice for it to be warmed. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

No issues

Staff was so helpful! Will be returning next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar, 2026
Thank you, Pamm! We’re thrilled to hear that our staff made your stay at The Salty Unicorn enjoyable. We’re excited to welcome you back next year for another fantastic visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Had a great time, location is great with many different Restaurant options, beach is only about 3 minute walk. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so excited that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property!

We loved our stay! We were in town for a cheer competition and this property made for a luxurious weekend! We will definitely stay again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We LOVE that you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you will visit us again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place and property manager

This was one of the best places we have ever stayed and it was the best property managers I have ever dealt with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We are excited to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you will visit us again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Volleyball Tournament

The house was beautiful and very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay. Will definitely book here again for our next tournament.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We are excited that you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you will visit us again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location!!!

We found lots of fun close by! This was a perfect place for our family. We packed up the wagon and walked to the beach everyday. Enjoyed great restaurants and fun adventures nearby!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2022
Thanks so much for your visit! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit to The Salty Unicorn. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Stay!!

We absolutely fell in love with the Salty Unicorn and the Gulf Shores area! The place was spotless and beautiful. My family of 5 loved it. We will definitely be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2020
It makes us so happy that you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for your review and we hope to assist you again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Weekend Trip

We had a wonderful stay at The Salty Unicorn. We had 4 adults and 3 children and were comfortable. The house has everything you need. It is close to plenty of restaurants, shopping and activities. A pretty short walk to the beach.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar, 2025
Thank you, Jennifer! We’re delighted to hear that you and your group had a wonderful stay at The Salty Unicorn and found the house comfortable for both adults and children. It’s great to know that the location was convenient for restaurants, shopping, and activities, and that you enjoyed the short walk to the beach. We hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable visit in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
The main TV would not work properly, neither would the two TVs in the bunks. This was frustrating. Too, I had asked about chairs or a wagon in advance and was told there were none on property. I bought luggage carrier so I could bring such items to get there and have them.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place and Location

My grand daughter and my wife and I absolutely loved the Salty Unicorn. Accommodations were impeccable, very clean, beds were comfortable along with a tiled shower in Master. We walked to several restaurants and to the beach! You can park next to the front door, easy unloading. And allowing r pooch to come as well. You cannot go wrong rent this unit. Thank you for sharing your place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2024
We love hearing that you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for your positive feedback and we look forward to assisting you again in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay!

We loved our stay at Salty Unicorn! The house was clean and had everything we needed. We traveled with our small dog and he loved laying on the deck above the pool. We didn’t like the beach chairs at the house, so just rented on the beach. They will work for tiny people. Lol… The pool at the house was salt water and never crowded. We loved it! The house is not suited for elderly or people that have issues with stairs.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2025
Thanks so much, Katie! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Salty Unicorn and appreciated the cleanliness and amenities. We're glad your small dog enjoyed the deck above the pool as well! We appreciate your feedback on the beach chairs and are happy to hear you loved the saltwater pool. We hope to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Runaway Weekend

It is very comfortable and accessible for many fun places. The access to the beach is easy and close. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. My family enjoyed eating at Sunliner, they love getting in the pool and have some fun at the beach. The restaurants near are tasty definitely 5/5. The house provides with everything you need. I definitely recommend this place for anyone. The coupons/free passes are definitely great especially with a big family lol. Next time we come to this place will definitely be our first option.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience! We're thrilled to hear that you found the cottage comfortable, accessible, and well-equipped for your family's needs. We understand the importance of accommodating larger families, and we're glad the coupons/free passes came in handy for your group. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back as your first option on your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our two week stay at The Salty Unicorn April 2026. The view from the condo balconies was great because of the empty lots in front, and it overlooked the peaceful natural area in back. The 4 balconies gave a variety of outside seating areas to enjoy the views. The pool was great and not busy. It's a short walk to the beach access in either direction. We brought a beach dolly to carry our beach chairs but a wagon is available. Location was great for access to Gulf State Park dog park, bike trails and beach, along with Sea & Suds, Gulf Island Grill, Surf Style and market.Condo was well appointed with kitchen amenities incl. 3 different coffee makers, ice tea maker, blender, slow cooker, etc. WiFi worked great. TVs and options for viewing were plentiful (a little technical challenge). Beds were very comfortable. Upstairs laundry was convenient. Management responded quickly to an access code issue. Check in and out was easy. Utilized free ticket from iTrip to zoo and dolphin cruise.Minor Cons: Couch was pretty lumpy. Need grab bars on exterior of bathtubs. Hard to open side by side freezer door because too close to wall. Definitely would return if cost and availability align.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2026
Thank you, Jill, for your wonderful review of The Salty Unicorn! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your two-week stay and made the most of the beautiful views and ample balconies. It's great to know the location worked out well for your visits to Gulf State Park and local dining spots. We're glad the condo's amenities met your needs, and that our team was quick to resolve the access code issue. We appreciate your feedback on the couch and freezer door and will certainly consider these points for improvement. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was our second time in this property and my family enjoyed our time there again. This location is perfect. Beach, restaurants and coffee shops are local even at walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Salty Unicorn - June 2022

We had an absolutely wonderful experience staying at the Salty Unicorn! The home was clean, comfortable, and just perfect! The location was close to everything, and the beach was just a short walk away. The view was spectacular! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Gulf Shores spring break week

Nice two-story beach house with community pool. Located very close to all the shops and restaurants that you want to go to. A 7 to 10 minute walk to the beach. We enjoyed going to beach and relaxing by pool and eating at all the great seafood places near by.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing cottage

The Salty Unicorn is a beautiful, clean, pet friendly cottage. It had everything a person could possibly need. Very close to the beach, Gulf State Park, restaurants and grocery stores. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. We stayed from January 1st, 2022 until March 5th, 2022. We were able to meet the other residents that were staying in the other cottages and can now consider them friends. We loved it so much we booked for three months next year! Thank you Salty Unicorn!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Villa in a great location

This Pet friendly Villa is perfect. Great location close to everything. A very short walk (about 5 minutes) to the beach as well as restaurants, shops and walking trails. Newer, clean and well maintained with a very nice outdoor pool area. Everything you need to enjoy your stay is in this Villa. We stayed from 1/1/22-3/5/22 and loved it so much we already booked for next year!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022
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