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Nemos Grotto- Beachfront, Pool, Pet Friendly

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Welcome to Nemos Grotto in Gulf Shores
Direct beachfront and pet friendly home with a pool
Private pool under the home that can be heated during the cooler months
Fantastic views from the deck
Private beach area in front of the home

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13178.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft- 2nd floor

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom (Master)

Bathroom- Bedroom 3

Bathroom- Bedroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Nemos Grotto- Beachfront, Pool, Pet Friendly

Nemo’s Grotto
 
Nemo's Grotto is a beachfront home with a private saltwater pool that overlooks the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The saltwater pool can be heated for an additional fee for year-round enjoyment! Nemo's Grotto will comfortably sleep up to 14 guests in 4 bedrooms with a sleeper sofa in the living area and a loft area. Nemo's Grotto has recently undergone a complete renovation and is now a new, beautiful, coastal-themed home. Nemo's Grotto has a private saltwater pool under the home where guests can escape after a long day in the sun and take a dip. This home is pet-friendly so bring Fido along for the family fun! 

About Nemo’s Grotto

From its cheerful blue exterior, to the coastal chic furniture inside, Nemo’s Grotto is the perfect vacation home for your next Alabama beach vacation! Outside, guests will find a private patio overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy relaxing on the beach or soaking in the home's private shaded saltwater pool underneath the home. There is also plenty of space below the home for relaxing or enjoying a meal in the shade at the picnic tables. 

On the main floor, guests are greeted with comfortable furniture in the living area and a gorgeous, open kitchen with a view! Along with the breathtaking view, the living room features a pull out sofa to sleep 2 guests, a comfortable seating area, and a large TV. The open kitchen and dining area are stocked with everything you need for preparing meals, seating for 8 at the dinner table and 4 at the breakfast table, along with seating for 2 at the bar and gleaming new countertops. 

Also on the main level, guests will find all 4 bedrooms and a spiral staircase to the upstairs loft! The master bedroom has a king bed to sleep 2, a full bath and an LCD TV. Bedroom #2 has a king bed to sleep 2, an attached bath and an LCD TV. Bedroom #3 has a queen bed to sleep 2, a full bath and an LCD TV. Bedroom #4 has 2 bunk beds great for the kids and is equipped to sleep 4 and has an LCD TV. The upstairs loft has a twin sized race car bed and an LCD TV.

In addition to the amazing location and refreshed interior, pets are welcome at Nemo’s Grotto! Book your stay today! 

**Saltwater Pool heating is a seasonal amenity. Not available from Memorial Day to Labor Day.**Additional Fees Apply**

**Pet-friendly property- additional fee (s) apply**

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Gulf State Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Waterville USA - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Nemos Grotto- Beachfront, Pool, Pet Friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

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.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Nishant R.

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

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

8/10 Good

Jessica D.

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

2/10 Terrible

Diana E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana B., Alexander City, AL

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

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

8/10 Good

Audra B.

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amit P., Savannah

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

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

4/10 Poor

Wyndie M.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Larue B.

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

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