This Mediteraninan style home was built in 1936 totally updated in 2007
Location: Pensacola, Florida Main North West, Florida North West, Florida, USA (422 West De Soto Street, in historic district, close to town) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: House,bungalo
This cozy home was totally remodeled and renovated in 2007. The kitchen is large and fully equipt, the dining room seats up to 10 and lends itself well to small parties that often flow out through the kitchen to the back patio. Ten folding lawn chairs, a portable fire pit, and a large table are available for use on the patio. The house is close to the hub of activities in Pensacola. Festivals, night clubs, churches, restaurants, the harbor, theaters are within walking distance, yet the neighborhood is quiet and family oriented.
The basement fitness room has balls, bands, a punching bag, two pieces of equipment and a large rocking horse for fun. There is an outdoor shower and changing area to enjoy on warm days. In the basement we keep 2 small cots that could accomodate two small children if necessary
The beds are very comfortable. The master bedroom has a small, private, sitting room/TV room. The second bedroom has the 2 twin beds and also houses the Internet connection and a TV. Though the house is not suitable for very small children, those over 6 will enjoy this room and the toy basket in the living room as will as that huge rocking horse in the basement.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed : This is a very comfortable bed
- Twin/Single Bed : Good thick matresses
- Child Bed (2) : These are small cots suitable for a small child. They are fold up and kept in the basement.
- Crib : This is a colapsable portable crib kept in its bag in the basement.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : There is a TV in the second bedroom and another in the private sitting room off the master bedroom.
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : The totally new kitchen is equipt for entertaining with plenty of dishes, glasses, wine glasses, pots, hand mixer, serving dishes, punch bowl, hors d'oeuvre plates and more.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : This kitchen has many extras.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Pensacola has many catering services available. A list is at the house.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : This area is paved and shaded by huge palm trees. Folding lawn chairs are in storage area.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Basement fitness room, private sitting room off master bedroom, outside hot and cold shower and dressing area, comfortable well lighted reading areas, most items needed for entertaining such as many dishes, a 30 cup coffee pot, glasses. Punch bowl and party supplies available such as many dishes, wine glasses, etc. There are two leaves for the dining room table.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Though not suitable for very small children, those over 6 years old will enjoy the park and sidewalk play. There is no fence.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- North Hill is a beautiful historic neighborhood with many restored turn of the century (20th) homes. It is a good place for long walks and running. A neighborhood park is only 1/2 block from the house. Downtown is within walking distance and has many restaurants, museums, entertainments, and our newly restored and remodeled Sanger theater. Oportunities for deep sea fishing, sailing, and other beach activities abound in the Pensacola area.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$125 plus tax(3 night minimum) .. $775/week plus tax .(the tax rate is 11.5% )
The Deposit $100 for Weekly
Three night stay requires a deposit of $50.
There is no cleaning fee and no other charges at all.
For longer stays please contact us. One full month rate is $2400 plus tax.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Pensacola's Historic North Hill Preservation District
Year Purchased: 1994
Why the Owner Chose Pensacola
We love the historic district for walking and enjoying the homes and flowers. But actually, the house has been in the family for a long time. It became run down and my family, my husband, many others, and I totally redid the old place, every inch.
The Unique Benefits at this House
It is fun to have our family parties at the De Soto Street House because there is always something for everybody to do there, walk the neighborhood, go to the park, skateboard, cook, sit out in the back under the palm trees, play in the basement. My mother loves to come because she holds court in the living room from her favorite rocking chair. Everybody else mosies around mixing and mingeling. It seems an easy place for everyone to just be.
This is the new city park for baseball and other events to open summer of 2012. There is a restaurant, Crabs, and Joe Patty's seafood shop close by where you can watch the construction.
This is the place to buy fresh seafood and everything else to cook it. There is a restaurant around the corner from it for seafood and fabulous cakes
Owner's Map of Pensacola
My family and I have lived in the North Hill Historic district for 3 generations. Recently my husband and I moved to a subdivision a little farther from downtown. We love to spend special weekends at the De Soto Street house especially if we have attended an event downtown or at the Sanger Theatre. Every few months we like to have a little mini vacation at the house so that we can relax and stroll around the neighborhood, go the the Naval Air Museum which changes often, and then have Sunday brunch at the Hilton on the beach.
Property Photos
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- This Mediteraninan style home was built in 1936 totally updated in 2007 - Cozy North Hill Preservation District Rental House
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- Comfortable living room with good lighting for reading day or night - Cozy North Hill Preservation District Rental House
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- Master bedroom with adjoining private sitting room - Cozy North Hill Preservation District Rental House
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- Second bedroom contains its own TV and the internet connection
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- The well equipped kitchen is inspiring for the person who loves cooking
Traveler Reviews (18)
Makes coming "home" to it so enjoyable.
Guest: Addicted to travel
(Ventura County, California)
Date of Stay: 09/07/11
Review Submitted: 09/12/11
We are staying here for a week for my daughter's winging ceremony and all the events that go with that. We have not seen her for a looong time since she has been so busy with flight school, so we are grabbing all the time we can. This house is making this trip just perfect. Here we have a home to welcome everyone into, including all the varied components of step-families, friends, and other student aviators. We had a BBQ one night in the back yard, too. It feels so incredibly comfortable here and has everything we need to host meals, put up unexpected guests (as the students live in Milton, but "celebrate" in Pensacola!), and just enjoy the peace and quiet when it's just my husband and I. I jog each morning and have immensely enjoyed the neighborhood. We are on the edge of such a beautiful and interesting collage of homes: differing architecture, gardens, cultures, sprinkled with parks. It's also just minutes away from shopping, dining, and the old downtown. Judy and Bill were so helpful with lots of last minute changes to our reservations and they were very welcoming and warm when we arrived. They've put a lot of love and work into this home and it shows. We didn't need them while we were here, but it helped to know we could count on them for anything we might have needed, from recommendations for dining to extra bowls for the BBQ! This was my first VRBO experience and I doubt I'll ever stay in a hotel again!! I can't wait for the next one....in Jacksonville where our new Naval Aviator will be stationed.
Owner response:It is a great pleasure for Bill and me to meet all the different people who come to the Desoto Street House. Bill was particularly pleased to meet a fellow flight student. (though Bill's class was 66 years ago and hers was this week)
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Great location and accomodations!
Guest: sherry G.
(paige, tx)
Date of Stay: 08/08/11
Review Submitted: 08/22/11
We enjoyed our stay at this property very much. It is in a safe and quiet area of Pensacola but still close to all the great sights. The house was charming with plenty of space for our family of 4 (5 on one night). Everything we needed to was there. We will definitely stay at this property when in Pensacola next.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
July family vacation
Guest: JL2013
(Mansfield, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/13/11
Review Submitted: 08/16/11
Really enjoyed the house! Charming old home in historic district, beautifully updated, and convenient to everthing. (We spent time downtown at the museums, and at the beach, as well as at the NAS and Blackwater River State Park) 2 adults/3 children - everything we needed, would definitely stay again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Great house!
Guest: Hoosiers
(Indiana)
Date of Stay: 03/08/11
Review Submitted: 03/15/11
The description of this house is very accurate! The house is very clean, roomy, nicely furnished and the beds are super comfortable! The house is located in the North Historic District so if you like historical architecture, you will really enjoy walking through the neighborhood and seeing the different styles of housing. We came to Pensacola to visit my 89 year old aunt who also thought this house was very nice. She even rode the rocking horse in the basement! Thanks Judith for sharing your beautiful home. We sure hope to come back soon.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Week in Pensacola
Guest: DeeDee and Jake
(Akron, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11
Review Submitted: 03/06/11
My husband and I loved this property. The house was furnished beautifully and completely. I would recommend this house to anyone planning a stay in the area. We loved the location. We walked downtown to the harbor nearly every day. We were about 15 minutes from the beach by car. One of our favorite excursions was about 30 minutes northeast of Pensacola to the Black River State Forest where we went hiking and canoeing. We debated whether to spend our vacation week at a beach property or downtown. We made the right decision.
Owner response:DeeDee and Jake, I am so pleased that you had such a good time! Living in the area I sometimes forget about some of the outlying areas that can be such fun. My family and I used to camp and picnic at Blackwater State Park at Munson quite often. There is good freshwater fishing there also. I hope the two of you return and scope out some more of our hidden gems
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Very Happy Thanksgiving
Guest: Frank
(Buffalo, NY)
Date of Stay: 11/22/10
Review Submitted: 11/28/10
We and 2 of our grown children stayed at the cottage over Thanksgiving week. The cottage was immaculate and very well equipped -- better than any hotel. We were able to host Thanksgiving dinner for 10, and we lacked nothing in terms of pots, pans, dishes and utensils. The owner even bought a roasting pan for the turkey. Very nice, historic neighborhood, good for walking, convenient to all that Pensacola has to offer. We will stay here again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful home in historic neighborhood!
Guest: Debbie
(Carlsbad, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/18/10
Review Submitted: 11/01/10
My mom and I spent 4 nights here, loved the house! The bedrooms are comfortable, the kitchen fully stocked, very clean. The house has tons of character, with beautiful wood floors and a beautiful living room. I took a long walk every morning in the neighborhood, which is full of historic homes of different styles. Old Pensacola is a short walk away as well. Would definitely stay here again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Awsome Pensacola Luxury Vacation Hom
Guest: Angie and Friends
(Orlando, Fl)
Date of Stay: 02/22/10
Review Submitted: 04/12/10
I will like to take the opportunity to let you know about your vacation home in Pensacola, it was heaven sent. When I came across your add for the Pensacola house, available in such a short notice, it meant a world to me. I needed the house for one week instead of the weekend only as I anticipated but you make it possible for us to arrive earlier, making a wonderful experience for all of us. The house is so elegant, pretty and cozy that we felt right at home. My friends, who joint me in the middle of the week, were so fascinated that they went back home in love with the Pensacola area and planning to come back. Thank you so much for the cleanness, availability and presentation of the vacation home. It was an unforgettable time staying at your place and meeting you. Thanks again,
Owner response:The house has some kind of extra charm.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
De Soto Street
Guest: Dg&Jc
(Louisville, KY)
Date of Stay: 11/24/09
Review Submitted: 04/07/10
We felt most fortunate to come upon this charming bungalow while looking for a rental in Pensacola. This house is very spacious, not what one might suspect from the exterior photo. The renovation had been done most tastefully. Lovely furnishings through out the house. It was well decorated and appointed with all you would ever need. Just like being at home, but so much better to be in FL. and to experience a new environment. We loved the area. It is located in an historic district with homes of every conceivable architectural style. Wonderful to walk around and view these historical properties. Also, a visit to the park, at the end of the street, makes for a relaxing time. Downtown is but a short drive or walk. We attended a performance at the renovated Saenger Theatre. The owner was very helpful making suggestions for dining & a great food market. Of course with an eat in kitchen and large dining room you don't really have to go out to dine. Her recommendations and willingness to get additional information for us was greatly appreciated. We did go to a marvelous restaurant for Thanksgiving but it was certainly not necessary. Everything you could want or need for a lovely table setting & festive ambience is available to you at De Soto Street. You are not far from the water as well. There is something here to do for everyone of all ages and interest. Go as much as you like or just kick back and relax. We hope to return for another visit and would sincerely recommended this property to anyone visiting the Pensacola area. What a delight!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Charming, immaculate, centrally located
Guest: Ddmamjle
(Florida)
Date of Stay: 04/01/10
Review Submitted: 04/05/10
We had a wonderful stay at this cottage. It is even more spacious than the photos suggest. It is updated and very clean. The furnishings are new and modern, and the beds are really comfotable. The neighborhood is charming. My kids enjoyed playing in the park with the neighborhood kids. We had family over for a BBQ one night, and comfortably accomodated 11. I highly reccomend this home!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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