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The Salty Unicorn Cottage ~ Pet Friendly! Heated & Cooled Pool + $400 in FREE Activities Daily

Vacation home with a water park, 7-minute walk to Gulf Shores Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled in the heart of Gulf Shores, The Salty Unicorn Cottage offers a relaxing beach retreat. With its prime location, enjoy deeded beach access and take in the views of East Beach Blvd from your balcony or unwind by the heated and cooled outdoor pool.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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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 Salty Unicorn Cottage ~ Pet Friendly! Heated & Cooled Pool + $400 in FREE Activities Daily

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 Salty Unicorn Cottage is located in Gulf Shores, just a block from the beach in the Eastside Cottage subdivision. It has deeded beach access and is easily accessed by a crosswalk. This cottage faces the beach and although it is not directly on the beach, it has a wonderful view of East Beach Blvd from your balcony, and you can see the Gulf between the condos. There is also a great view of the Gulf State Park and Lake Shelby directly behind the cottage.

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 overlooks the pool

• Durable vinyl flooring is throughout the home

• Beautiful kitchen that is fully equipped with everything that you will need. The dining room table seats six and has four bar stools for additional seating.

• The stackable washer and dryer is upstairs

• The living room has a sofa sleeper

• The primary bedroom has a king-size bed and access to an upstairs balcony that overlooks the pool and the beach

• The second bedroom has a king-size bed

• There is also a set of twin-sized bunk beds upstairs, each with its own TV. These bunk beds are perfect for children! *Children six years or younger should not be permitted on the top bunk.

• A maximum of 3 cars are allowed at the property. The parking is under the home and is covered. No boats, watercraft, campers or trailers are allowed.

• No waiting in long lines for check-in or check-out with keyless entry!

**The property does have a Ring doorbell camera**
*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
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • 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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • Hangout Music Fest - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gulf State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Waterville USA - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Salty Unicorn Cottage ~ Pet Friendly! Heated & Cooled Pool + $400 in FREE Activities Daily have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Salty Unicorn Cottage ~ Pet Friendly! Heated & Cooled Pool + $400 in FREE Activities Daily pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Salty Unicorn Cottage ~ Pet Friendly! Heated & Cooled Pool + $400 in FREE Activities Daily?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Salty Unicorn Cottage ~ Pet Friendly! Heated & Cooled Pool + $400 in FREE Activities Daily?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Salty Unicorn Cottage ~ Pet Friendly! Heated & Cooled Pool + $400 in FREE Activities Daily located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

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Reviews

The Salty Unicorn Cottage ~ Pet Friendly! Heated & Cooled Pool + $400 in FREE Activities Daily Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clay E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mandy J.

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

Great stay!!

Property was clean and exactly as listed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zak W.

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

10/10 Excellent

heath S.

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
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

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!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna H., Marked Tree

Awesome

Awesome trip! Entire family had a great time. Condo was clean, spacious, and had every connivence needed!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
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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.

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

10/10 Excellent

porfirio c., Jonesboro Ga.

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

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!

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

8/10 Good

Carla C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Stay

The pictures are accurate to exactly what you can expect . It’s close to everything. We had an issue with the disposal and they were easy to get a hold of , extremely nice and quick to respond. My only concerns were the shower didn’t seem like it had been cleaned throughly and I recommend a leather couch . The current couch was cloth and dirty and worn out .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Genia S., Fort Worth, Tx

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location and amenities

The house is nicely decorated and already had alot of the items we brought with us for the beach (wagon, chairs, boogie boards, floats, charcoal). It would have been great if these were on the listing and a grill would have been nice to have. We had to buy one. The beds were very comfortable but did not have a mattress protector/pad on them which was a little strange but again they were so comfortable. The walk to the beach was very convenient. We did not get to use the pool since it was cloudy and dirty the first few days and they had to replace the sand filter our last day there. The fridge was not getting cold 4 hours after we arrived and put food in it so I called the manager and was told it would take up to 12 hours to cool down. We ended up buying dry ice and put it in the fridge so we wouldn't lose $100 worth of food. We don't know if it cooled on it's own or if it was cold from the dry ice. I've never heard of a fridge taking 12 hours to cool. Although there were a few things that could be improved, overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Loved it

We had a great stay here and loved how easy it was to walk to everything we needed, including the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Great place for a group or family.

The property was very clean and easily accessible to the beach, restaurants, and shops. It was comfortable and spacious. Would definitely book here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

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

Excellent place

Just as described! We loved this place! The closet with beach supplies was extremely helpful also.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome stay! Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

The Salty Unicorn was AMAZING!

the property was very easy to find, absolutely beautiful, within walking distance of the beach, and our kids LOVED the pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Family spring break in Gulf Shores

We will 100% stay at the Salty Unicorn again! I am usually nervous when booking a vacation rental, and the Salty Unicorn exceeded expectations. The property was clean and exactly as pictured/described. It was close to the beach (3 blocks/10 min walk at most) and our kids loved the pool as well (while the pool was very cold, it didn’t stop them from going swimming in it everyday)!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dustin C.

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

Great place

Everything was as advertised. Great location and nice amenities. Great beach amenities for use. Chairs, nice wagon, toys, etc. Only neg was it looked like the cleaning was rushed. Several empty cans laying around, a nasty cleaning rag on a table and so forth. We cleaned over everything anyway. Also as noted, master bedroom could really use some blackout curtains. Other than that. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021