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Waterfront, Dog Friendly, Bring your boat + family beach and dock!

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A beach with a sunset, waves, and distant buildings.
A sunset view with boats docked at a pier.
A living room with a white sofa set, a patterned rug, and a ceiling fan.
A porch with two chairs, a potted plant, and a view of the outdoors.
A neatly made bed with white linens and rolled towels, a striped rug, and decorative wall art.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Pensacola Beach, FL
  • Place, Santa Rosa Sound
    â€Ș2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Beaches
    â€Ș6 min walk‬
  • Place, Opal Beach
    â€Ș14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    â€Ș32 min drive‬

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About the area

Pensacola Beach

A family-friendly stay in Pensacola Beach awaits you at this guesthouse. Within steps you'll find Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Beach Beaches within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront guest house include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site gym. Other amenities include a garden, gas grills and a water dispenser. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Pensacola Beach guest house include Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and Fort Pickens.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Sound - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pensacola Beach Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Opal Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Quietwater Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 27 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘCrabs We Got 'em! - ‬4 min drive
  • â€ȘFlounder's Chowder House - ‬3 min drive
  • â€ȘThe Dock - ‬4 min drive
  • â€ȘHilton Pensacola Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • â€ȘCasino Beach Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Waterfront, Dog Friendly, Bring your boat + family beach and dock!


This property is fully equipped with a gas grill, bikes, water toys for children, paddle board, kayak and more!

Bring your boat and fishing gear - private dock available for use. Fishing reef under the dock to catch Speckled Trout, Snapper & crabs. Catch your dinner :)

Perfect for families!

About the Space

The rental is a fully private, ground-level home originally built in the 1960s, constructed from solid cinder block—the kind of sturdy, no-nonsense Florida construction you just don’t see anymore. It has been thoughtfully cared for and updated while preserving its original character and coastal charm.

We live upstairs in a completely separate residence with its own entrance. The rental has its own private entrance, outdoor space, dock access, and beach area, so guests can enjoy their stay in peace while knowing the owners are nearby if anything is needed.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Books
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Playground
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Note from host: Outside only and must clean up after.
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We have small children upstairs so no loud parties.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We have beach toys!

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only and must clean up after.

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Waterfront, Dog Friendly, Bring your boat + family beach and dock!?

Yep, Waterfront, Dog Friendly, Bring your boat + family beach and dock! is a short 7-minute walk from Pensacola Beach Beaches. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find water sports equipment and motor boats.

Does Waterfront, Dog Friendly, Bring your boat + family beach and dock! have a pool?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a pool.

Is Waterfront, Dog Friendly, Bring your boat + family beach and dock! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a gas grill, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Waterfront, Dog Friendly, Bring your boat + family beach and dock! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waterfront, Dog Friendly, Bring your boat + family beach and dock!?

No, Waterfront, Dog Friendly, Bring your boat + family beach and dock! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waterfront, Dog Friendly, Bring your boat + family beach and dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Waterfront, Dog Friendly, Bring your boat + family beach and dock! Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 23 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

daniel d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, A/C worked well, great location close to everything. Beautiful bayside views. We used the beach on the property, kayaks and SUP were nice. Fished off the prier. Host lives upstairs, but we never saw them.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

samantha t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great response time by the host and loved that there was a lot to do in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house great place for fishing!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara H.

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

Vacatio

We had a great time! The place was great and location was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 stay! This house is great. We loved the fishing off the doc. We had everything we needed in the kitchen & bathrooms. Beach is just a few blocks over. Bikes were nice. The kids loved kayaks. There's so much more room and beds than I thought! We had so much room even with 10 people. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for our family. We loved the private beach and being on the sound side. The kids could fish and swim without having to go anywhere. The house had everything we need and more. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

MARY M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Code did not work on arrival. Called, texted, messaged her. No response. Had to call VRBO. They were in process of documenting when she sent the correct code. We got in okay after almost 2 hours. Rented for 8 people. only 5 towels provided. Not enough washcloths. Floor very dirty. Needed moping. Property site in a great place. Close to all things. Water and dock with white sand beach. BEAUTIFUL. Bikes had flat tires. Unable to ride them as advertised. Accommodation regarding number of beds and pillows was great. Huge appliances. layout great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alisia F.

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

Family Getaway

This property was spacious and perfect for a large family and our dog! The beach and dock out back are gorgeous and perfect for the kids to snorkel and swim all day. Plenty of bedrooms for everyone to have a comfortable place to sleep and the back deck has such a gorgeous view! Hostess was very amenable and offered assistance with anything we may have needed. Wonderful property and perfect for a weekend trip!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea H.

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

Family get away

The place was perfect for us. Lots of room for 5 kids to play and 5 adults to relax. The owners are very nice and helpful. House was stocked well. Location was perfect with our own littke private beach area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mauri S.

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

Great birthday!

Pictures do not do this place justice! Our 7 kids, my husband and my best friend all fit comfortably. We loved having access to a private beach and the dock. We caught a couple catfish with the help of Kellie with the bait! Super quiet, clean and accommodating. Definitely would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Perfect location!

I couldn't ask for a better dock and beach than what is at this property. We spent countless hours fishing, crabbing, and swimming. The house is well maintained, clean, nicely decorated, and very spacious. There is ample sleeping and sitting space. It's about a 10 min bike ride to the boardwalk area. The owners were very nice and responsive. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gracie B.

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

November 2019 Family Get-Together

We came from CO and met our Son and family from LA - so nice to all stay together! The 4 cousins had a great time swimming and kayaking together. We took in the Blue Ángels Airshow and Museum, and spent time on the Gulf shore which is so easily accessible from the rental house. Even church was mere blocks away. Very, very convenient, quiet and comfortable vacation spot. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

roy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

graduation week

only problem was lack of washer and dryer. it was being taken care of after we left. Outstanding location on the bay with a place to leave my boat in the water. It was great having our pets along. had afew extra folks show up, not a problem.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kristina G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
There is a reason the only outside pic of the house is far away! The outside is an accident waiting to happen and did happen! The owner lives upstairs (you are renting the downstairs) their children's toys/bikes are everywhere, there has never been a weed eater used at this property, missing boards on the pier (one of us fell through), black mold growing on back porch due to standing water (one of us slipped and fell), sinks/drains didn't drain, the owners changed the A/C temp while we were sleeping (digital/smart thermostat). I placed in the request to book that we had pets but day 2 the owner decides to send a request for a dog fee after the fact. They advertise to "bring your boat" but then the only boat lift is being used by the owner, and your vessel is not allowed on the beach. Do not recommend and I have ALWAYS used VRBO for my out of town stays and NEVER had this kind of experience.
House from the bay side, wish I had gotten a closer picture of the mold and all the items laying all over
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nightmare

This is the first time I stayed at this house and it will be my last. The host messaged me and said the house was ready earlier for us to check in and sent us the “code”. When we got to the house and entered the code the door wouldn’t open. Tried the code that she sent multiple times without success. Messaged the host multiple times and called and left multiple messages with no response from the host. It was hot out and we had young children with us who needed to use the bathroom. After about an hour to an hour and a half after the scheduled 4:00 pm check in, and multiple attempts to contact the host, we were about to book another place to stay when I finally got a response back from the host. She said tsar was sorry about not getting back to me sooner but her phone was dead and she had just seen the messages. She said she had sent me a message with all of the information details but she just seen where it said it wasn’t delivered. We were then finally able to get in. The house had an odor, the refrigerator was not usable, and there were a lot of fruit flies in the house. The absolute worst stay I’ve had in all my travels. The good thing about this place is it allows pets and in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Traci R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Do not be fooled like we were

**We cancelled our stay 10/23-10/27 Verbally with the owner on OCTOBER 20th at 5:25 pm after my husband and I checked in a few days early.** This house is not acceptable to anyone who has mold allergies. It has Exposed pipes that have mildew and mold from AC return, the exhaust vent Hanging by wires in bathroom also with mold/dust. *Bed sheets looked like they hadn’t been changed *Bicycles were rusty and ALL NOT JUST ONE HAD FLATS. *Did not state the washer dryer is not in your unit, but in the owners common area and locked up. They said they’d unlock it the next day We need accessibility when we ck in. *Owners NEVER AVAILABLE They have a sign “Do not knock baby sleeping, dogs will bark leave pkg’s at the door” OWNER told us he didn’t have time to unlock laundry and flipped his ball cap around showing the team logo saying his game was on pause. *when you walk in the door it smells mold and like mildew the owner even admitted that the first time he came in it he smelled too but has gotten used to it. *Owner lied and told us she would refund 4 days from when we came early and also the latter 4 days we rented. They then Refunded our early arrival reservation by sending it to Paypal and told us they’d open the reservation back up and refund my The other 4 days proportionately. THEY DID NOT OPEN IT BACK UP and VRBO verified this and has it on record. *Owner waived cleaning fee and still charged the credit card to which WE HAVE YET TO RECEIVE that credit back TO THIS DAY 11/5 and told us in August they would “Figure out how to refund it” *Owner violated VRBO rules by asking us to pay through paypal instead of VRBO On the first 4 days. All in all the rental is not as described and you will be very disappointed. It is Moldy and has a mildewed smell The owners are not responsive by text or voice calls and when they finally did answer they don’t mind telling you that you are taking up their time. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY AND PRAY ANOTHER VACATIONER DOES NOT GO THROUGH WHAT WE HAVE. I will be glad to send screenshots I have pictures of me breaking out in hives because of the mold and mildew. I only wish I had thought to take pictures of the actual mold but was more concerned of my BREATHING and HEALTH I WILL BE CONTACTING MY ATTORNEY TO GET THE REMAINDER OF THE MONEY REFUNDED. A REFUND OF THE FIRST 4 DAYS ADMITTED their fault but they will not refund the remainder of the latter part of the trip 10/23-27
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

alexandercd1

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don't let the outside fool you. It's an old Florida beach house. The inside is modern and has everything you need. The bay is absolutely beautiful, peaceful, great fishing dock, and 5 minutes from anywhere in Pensacola. You could walk to Native Cafe. The owners live in a separate house on the second floor and are super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lesa B.

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

Nice location

Overall a nice place for the price. Location is good, a few things need maintenance inside, back patio needs concrete cleaned and fixed for a dry area when it rains.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim Q.

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

Great place

Great place..convenient location...view...bay and beach...perfect for our group of friends to hang out in nice setting...host were friendly and helpful throughout stay....we shall return
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tonia W.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Great location, could use some basic maintenance

The location cannot be beat! Right on the beach, very private. Neighbors were very friendly too. They have an awesome dock for fishing and the kids loved jumping off of it. The beach toys (kayak and paddle boards) were major hits for the kids as well. We loved that we could bring our dogs with us too! The house could use some maintenance - some fans and lights did not work. Dishwasher door is hard to shut. We did have to wait 24hrs before we could access the laundry room, which we needed with 9 people. The gas grill is literally falling apart, and trash was never removed the whole week we were there. Also had trouble contacting owner at times. We also couldn't find a vacuum or broom in the house wish would've been nice too. Overall, we would stay here again because the location was amazing!!! And with just a little more maintenance, this place would absolutely be 5 stars!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020