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

Vacation home with kitchen, near Gulf Shores Beach

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Escape to The Nautilus, a two-bedroom beach cottage in Little Lagoon Cottages. This pet-friendly retreat offers deeded beach access, tile flooring throughout the home, and a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need for your stay. Take advantage of keyless entry and enjoy amenities like wireless internet access, an outdoor pool, private balcony with access from the living room and primary bedroom.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

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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 in 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 with everything that you could 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.

• A full-size washer and dryer are inside the home

• Kayaks are not for guest use

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

• 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.

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
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • 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
  • Snorkeling 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

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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

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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Waterville USA - 10 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 13 min drive - 6.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nautilus Cottage ~ Pet Friendly! Outdoor Pool, Beach Access + $400 in FREE Daily Activities pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Nautilus Cottage ~ Pet Friendly! Outdoor Pool, Beach Access + $400 in FREE Daily Activities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nautilus Cottage ~ Pet Friendly! Outdoor Pool, Beach Access + $400 in FREE Daily Activities?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Nautilus Cottage ~ Pet Friendly! Outdoor Pool, Beach Access + $400 in FREE Daily Activities located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Gulf Shores weekend

Lovely place. Short walk to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer j.

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

Great place

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Beautiful Cottage!

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandy B.

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Alisha F.

The Nautilus

The location and house was perfect. Very clean and overall a great place to stay. We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

Great stay

Our family had a great time. The location is very close to the beach and the lagoon. The host communicated very well prior to arrival. We had no issues. We did take advantage of the Xplorie coupons and enjoyed the golf and parasailing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deidra m.

Great!

The condo was perfect! We had all the amenities we needed. It was convenient to the beach and any restaurants or stores we needed to get too. We will be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Perfect!

The condo was perfect for our family of 10. It was very clean and comfortable. They provided the basic necessities and some extra. The location was great 3 minute walk to the beach and 1 min walk to the pool. Parking worked out well, you park under the condo but any vehicle should fit we drove a lifted 250 and it still fit under the condo in the parking space. Good amount of steps so if you’re taking older people or crawling babies consider that. iTrip kept in touch during our stay and provided us with lots of helpful information.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Eddy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Review

To expensive, way to many taxes and add ons ridiculous! Remotes mislabeled.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Christa W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Angie J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany J.

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

Little Lagoon

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Peaceful Retreat on Little Lagoon

What an amazing property! Perfectly situated yards from the beach in one direction and the pier onto Little Lagoon in the other. The pictures very accurately reflect how well furnished and comfortable this unit is. I stayed here for a week mid October and absolutely loved the less populated beach that time of year and the quiet of Little Lagoon. Will definitely return for another peaceful retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana Y.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Great place

Great place! Would recommend to everyone. There are a lot of stairs, so if you have trouble with that, it's probably not the best place for you. However, otherwise a great location! Plan on returning!
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10/10 Excellent

Tangee H.

Wonderful

My family stayed at The Nautilus during our fall break which was Oct 8-12. We were searching for a pet friendly environment and was happy that we were accommodate with out shih tzu. We had plenty of space and was right across feom the beach. The area was clean and gave us exactly what it said it would. I would stay here again. Thank you iTrip!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eli F., Dallas, TX

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

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, 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
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10/10 Excellent

stacey s.

The Nautilus

We loved our visit to The Nautilus! It was the perfect escape for our family for a few days from the real world. We loved that each cottage was a stand alone unit so that our littles could run and play to their hearts content inside without fear of disturbing our neighbors if we were in a condo. The kitchen was the perfect gathering space for our meals and hanging out to visit. The beds were comfy cozy & everyone slept so good after our days of playing in the sun. Our last night was the favorite...we had a dance party in the kitchen with Alexa playing the little favorite songs. We made so many happy memories here...we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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