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Pet-Friendly | Beachfront | Private Pool

Beachfront vacation home near Gulf Shores Beach

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A beach with sand and tall grass in the foreground and a clear blue sky.
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A beachfront house with a balcony, wooden deck, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13178 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Little Lagoon
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagoon Pass Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Gulf Shores

On the beach.You'll find Gulf Shores Beach and Little Lagoon within a 15-minute walk of this Gulf Shores vacation home. West Beach and Lagoon Pass Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Little Lagoon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lagoon Pass Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • West Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lulu's Gulf Shores - ‬9 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.

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).
- Pool Dimensions 20 ft x 15 ft, max 5 ft, min 2 ft
- 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.

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.

RISK
Guest acknowledges that beaches, bays, docks, piers, pools, and waterfront areas are inherently dangerous and assumes all related risks, known or unknown, when renting a vacation rental home. Guest agrees to exercise extreme caution at all times; for more information, see the Terms and Conditions document.

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,920 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Pet-Friendly | Beachfront | Private Pool to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi (10-min drive) away from the Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Pet-Friendly | Beachfront | Private Pool have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Pet-Friendly | Beachfront | Private Pool to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pet-Friendly | Beachfront | Private Pool offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pet-Friendly | Beachfront | Private Pool?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly | Beachfront | Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Pet-Friendly | Beachfront | Private Pool?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Pet-Friendly | Beachfront | Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Pet-Friendly | Beachfront | Private Pool have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Pet-Friendly | Beachfront | Private Pool to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 2.3 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Pet-Friendly | Beachfront | Private Pool Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ned S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the heated pool!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhett H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The communication was great and the house was everything we expected for our family New Years trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was amazing right on the beach! The pool lights didn’t work. They came out to fix them but they broke again but we enjoyed the covered pool!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach access and view. Unfortunately the heat was not working in the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach view. We especially enjoyed the deck and the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming and great at answering any and all questions!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

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

Very Nice Vacation

Nice property, great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jenny C.

We enjoyed the stay the house needed updated. There wasn’t enough cooking supplies in the kitchen. The walk to the beach was long and hard. A ramp would really help that walk. The pool wasn’t heated and it was too cold to swim. I would suggest heating the pool for the month of May instead of charging extra.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnny M.

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the house and was in a great location. The idea of having a private pool under the house for rainy days was awesome. But the pool was NOT heated as advertised and was almost unusable because of absolutely no sun and mid 80 days it had not heated up yet. Kids used it SOME (kids will swim in anything lol) but not as much as they would have liked. Only other thing. Not really a complaint. But the lack of blankets was alittle unconventional but we made it work. Over all nice place and we will book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross D.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob L.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katie J.

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

Perfect location

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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Howard S.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amit P.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lori M.

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joe H.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed at a lot of beach houses over the years and this one had the best floor plan of any other house. Everything is on one level. Pool under the house so kids won't get burnt. The hot water in this house is top tier. 4 of us could take a hot shower at the same time and nobody lost water pressure or heat. I had to buy a broom because we have autistic kids who freak out over vacuum noises, but that's no biggie. Beds were very comfortable. If I had to constructively criticize at all I would advise in child latches at the top of both exterior doors in case you have eloping children. They are super inexpensive, but extremely effective. Aside from that it is wonderful! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

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