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The Nautilus Cottage ~ Pet Friendly! Outdoor Pool, Beach Access & $400 FREE Daily Activities

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • West Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

When you stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores, you'll be near the beach, a 1-minute drive from Gulf Shores Beach and 8 minutes from Gulf State Park. .This vacation home is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from The Wharf and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Orange Beach Beaches.

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Waterville USA - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Nautilus Cottage ~ Pet Friendly! Outdoor Pool, Beach Access & $400 FREE Daily Activities

iTrip Vacations Beaches of Alabama proudly offers WORRY FREE BOOKING!

Worry-Free Booking means GO AHEAD & BOOK TODAY - NO WORRIES if you need to cancel! At any time until a week before your stay, you can cancel your booking and WE WILL GIVE YOU 100% OF THE DEPOSIT BACK! Nope, we won't even keep the processing fee! Pinky promise!

$400 in FREE Activities per day ~ See details below!


The Nautilus is a two-bedroom, three-bath cottage directly across the street from the beach. It is one of 18 units in an adorable community, Little Lagoon Cottages, that share an outdoor pool (not heated). There is deeded beach access directly across from the community, so walking to the beach is very convenient.

***PET-FRIENDLY - One dog 20 lbs or less will be allowed in this unit. If you are bringing a pet, please let us know and there will be a $150, non-refundable pet fee added to your stay. If any additional cleaning is needed, this will be billed to your credit card.

• Access to the balcony is from the living room and the primary bedroom

• Tile flooring is throughout the home

• The kitchen is fully equipped kitchen with everything that you need in your home away from home. The dining room table seats six and there are five bar stools for additional seating.

• The living area has a sofa sleeper

• The primary bedroom has a king-size bed

• The second bedroom has a queen-size bed

• Twin bunk beds are located on the main alcove (perfect for children!) *Children six years or younger should not be permitted on the top bunk.

• Twin bunk beds on the 2nd-floor hallway (perfect for children!) *Children six years or younger should not be permitted on the top bunk.

• Full-size washer and dryer are inside the home

• Kayaks are not for guest use. Bring your own kayaks for the perfect place to paddle!

• Maximum of two cars allowed. Parking is underneath the cottage. No boats, watercraft, campers or trailers are allowed.

• Minimum age to rent is 25

• No waiting in long lines for check-in or check-out with keyless entry!
*NON SMOKING
*MINIMUM AGE TO RENT IS 25
*MUST CALL FOR MONTHLY AVAILABILITY

*THIS PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY ITRIP VACATIONS ALABAMA BEACHES

$400 FREE Activities Daily-Guests will receive one complimentary admission to our select activities per day. You can go to every one of these activities every day, and one person will be free per day. Additional guests will pay full price. Admissions are non-cumulative and non-transferable. Unused admissions expire daily.

So yes, you may choose to go fishing in the morning (one person is free), then golf at lunch (one person is free), and then go to the zoo that afternoon (one person is free). Or you may choose to go to the zoo in the morning with the kids (one person is free), and your husband can play golf (one person is free) and then meet that afternoon to go on the dolphin cruise (one person is free.) You may do some or all of these select activities every day, and one of your parties is free every day.

These activities are yours to use if you choose to do so at no additional cost or obligation.

*Does not apply to monthly reservations, and some activities are seasonal
Due to recent incidents of credit card fraud, we have implemented additional security measures to protect our guests and ensure a smooth check-in process.

If you are booking a reservation to arrive within the next 48 hours, we kindly request that you provide us with a copy of your ID and credit card. The name on these documents must match the name on the reservation. We must receive these documents by the close of business on the day that you booked your reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property manager

itripVacations Beaches of Alabama

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

8723
Vrbo Property

The Nautilus Cottage ~ Pet Friendly! Outdoor Pool, Beach Access & $400 FREE Daily Activities Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittany J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Lagoon

It was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter stay

Great location and lovely house. There are lots of steps. Our puppy loved the weather. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eli F., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay in Gulf Shores

My family and I enjoyed our first visit to the Gulf Shores area and staying at the Nautilus made our trip awesome. The house was clean, beautiful and very spacious. Its proximity to the beach made everything better too! My kids did not want to leave at the end of the week which means they enjoyed their stay at the Nautilus house as well as the beach too. We will definitely return next year!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

Beautiful property and great location. Plenty of places to sleep. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place and great space

Nice, clean and plenty space for family of 4. Location is superb. It is not on the beach but just walk across the street and we are there. Quiet area which is the best. 2 things that we did not like are the bed and shower pressure. The mattress was firm but kind of stiff and it was not comfortable when we slept. It made us backache every morning. Also the pressure water was too low. It took each of us quite long time to finish shower. Luckily there are 2 bathrooms there. Overall is good. We still like it a lot. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

This property was the perfect accommodation for my family as we traveled to the gulf for the AHSAA State Track Finals. We spent most of our time at the competition but let me say, this property provided everything we needed, when we needed. There was plenty of space for our mixed bunch. Loved the semi-private pool and proximity to shops and restaurants! Will definitely use again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tarsha W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Last Minute Spring Vacay

This property is amazing! More than enough room for our party. It had everything we needed. Short walk to the beach and short drive to eateries. The only draw back was the weather (which we had no control over) therefore we could not do much outside activities. We still had a great time and are already looking at end of summer dates to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Melissa B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Newer Property- not well maintained

This property seemed much older than it is. Walls seemed dingy and beat up. The sheets on the beds were not clean and had hair in them. I think they had been changed so maybe just laundry process is bad. The dishes also appeared worn and dirty so all had to be washed before using. There was a garbage bag in one can and no other garbage bags to be found. Overall property just didn’t seem clean. It needs to be refreshed and cleaned thoroughly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cottage!

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

10/10 Excellent

sally e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Snowbirds

It's a nice place, close to beach. Only the two of us. Stairs might be drawback for some. Loved that it was pet friendly and left vacuum cleaner accessible for us as we are staying 2 months.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Baseball trip

We were there for a baseball trip with another family. It fit all 8 of us perfect and the kids could fish at the dock at night and we could hang at the beach or pool when we weren’t at the field. We loved being just a couple miles from all the traffic but still close to it and the beach was perfect-not to crowded at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to spend a summer vacation!

This place is great. Clean and right across the beach. Everything was great would definitely be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

John H., Millbrook, Al

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy!

My family and I loved the property. It was convenient to the beach and the bay. The place was very nice and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022