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Emerald of the Gulf - beachfront condo at Portofino Island resort, great views!

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A living room with a large window overlooking the sea, a round coffee table, two armchairs, and a sofa.
A beach scene with palm trees, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A balcony with a view of the sea, featuring a seating area with cushions and a potted plant.
A well-lit store with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and a variety of items.
A dining area with a marble table, a vase of pink orchids, and a chandelier.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pensacola Beach Beaches
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • On-site fitness center

Explore the area

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Pensacola Beach, FL
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Opal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Sound
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Emerald of the Gulf - beachfront condo at Portofino Island resort, great views!

Stay in comfort & luxury at this updated 2 bedroom 2.5 bath at Portofino Island resort. The master bdr has a king bed with jacuzzi in the bathroom. The guest br has a queen bed, & twin cot. There’s queen size sleeper sofa in the living room. Experience what Pensacola Beach has to offer with a stay at our exclusive updated condo with spectacular unobstructed view of the Santa Rosa Bay. The resort offers endless amenities /tennis, lap pool, heated common pools. Spa, saunas & steam room. Indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis. Outdoor and indoor restaurants with fire pit. *Please note that the resort charges a $75.00 check-in fee and $18/group per day for amenities in the Spring, $12 in the Fall & Winter and $28 in the Summer. The beach is across the private street. The Santa Rosa Bay offers calmer waters where more marine life can be seen & all water sports offered there. Beach chairs for rent-in the private beach of Pensacola Beach where the Jaws 2 was filmed. Make this condo your yearly spot!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights
As soon as you leave the unit at 10 AM or before, you can stay the rest of the day to enjoy the amenities. Hope to see you soon!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4282208
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Pensacola Beach

Located in Pensacola Beach, this condo is near a water park and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Opal Beach and Pensacola Beach Beaches. Pensacola Children's Museum and Festival Grounds at Pensacola Maritime Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Pensacola Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Opal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Park East On-Leash Dog Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 31 min drive
  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Fish Heads - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sneaky Tiki - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Emerald of the Gulf - beachfront condo at Portofino Island resort, great views! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Emerald of the Gulf - beachfront condo at Portofino Island resort, great views!?

As of Oct 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerald of the Gulf - beachfront condo at Portofino Island resort, great views! on Feb 1, 2027 start from $360, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Emerald of the Gulf - beachfront condo at Portofino Island resort, great views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Emerald of the Gulf - beachfront condo at Portofino Island resort, great views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emerald of the Gulf - beachfront condo at Portofino Island resort, great views!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Emerald of the Gulf - beachfront condo at Portofino Island resort, great views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pensacola Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Opal Beach and Pensacola Beach Beaches. Park East On-Leash Dog Beach and Santa Rosa Sound are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The host was excellent with communication and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed throughout our trip. They were incredibly helpful and welcoming. We would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at portofino 4 times and all were wonderful. The host was exceptional at communication and the property was beautiful! We will definitely book again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2026
Thank for such a nice review! See you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and will be coming back! The host was amazing and kept in contact to make sure our stay was pleasurable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property for the value. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2026
Thank for a nice review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Host was easy to communicate.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Condo was nice. Property was beautiful host was great with communication. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The room itself was good. We had an excellent view of the water, however the room was not well kept. There was dust all under the beds. There was no soaps and only one hairdryer. Hardly any towels. No were to put little items on like our papers and car keys. The doors and walls were all banged up. If you pay that kind of money to stay in a condo you would think it would be kept up better. I stay in these condos every year and this one was not very nice. I have never left a review until now.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Great place. Had a hick up when we first got there but owner handled it quickly. Nice place to stay. Great price compared to other rooms there! Recommend bringing a fan to drown out elevator noise at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2025
Nice guest. Followed all rules and was respectful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Owner responded to texts right away. Tv was the only thing that we had trouble working. Otherwise, it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 13, 2025
Thank you very much for your lovely review. If you may what was wrong with the TV?
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
I’m not one to write reviews but I feel like if I had known some of these things before booking I probably would have picked a different room but within the same Portofino Resort & Spa. Absolutely beautiful property. The resort and the amenities within the resort were absolutely perfect! The host was very responsive. Unfortunately, the room had outlets that did not work and light bulbs that were out. Also, we flew half way across the county so the lack of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags and daily kitchen necessities was a huge bummer because you don’t think to pack that stuff. Also, beach towels are not provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Decor / interior is sketchy— TV in living area does not work—
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice condo, some issues…washer/dryer were old…dryer didn’t dry well and the knob was a wrench attached. The backsplash in the kitchen was falling off in some areas (didn’t affect us, but wanted to make note of it) Could’ve used more than 2 keurig cups of coffee (but not there long enough to justify buying a box). Wish there was a TV in the second bedroom and also wish there were some extra amenities like shampoo/conditioner/body wash. The beds were super comfy. And the communication with the manager (owner?) was efficient and had a quick response.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for 8 nights and overall our experience was good. We checked in and arrived to the condo around 11pm. A bad odor led us to discover that the garbage in the kitchen from the previous occupants was never emptied and the coffee maker still had the used filter and coffee grounds in it. While we weren’t off to a great start, we just simply cleaned the coffee maker and took the garbage to the trash room. We didn’t contact the host as it was late at night. However, the beds were clean and comfortable. The view from the condo is beautiful. Other than the garbage issue, the condo was clean. The kitchen appliances and washer and dryer all worked well. We loved the building’s pool area and also used the community pool. The Gulf beaches are just across the street. The grounds are very well maintained. All the Portofino staff that we interacted with were polite, professional and went above and beyond expectations. Other reviews mention the elevator noise. While we heard the noise, we did not find it distracting. The units are all organized around central elevators, so it is likely that all of the other units in the building experience the same noise. We found the tile work in the unit more distracting than the elevator noise. The backsplash tile very poorly installed, as is the river rock accent wall in the dining area. Most puzzling is where the backsplash tile was used on the floor in the living room to cover a large area under the TV stand which the marble floor tile did not
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Portofino Resort as a whole is spectacular. The location is away from the busy part of the beach which we prefer. The owner was great with communication before and during our stay. There were a few minor details about our condo that could have been improved but they were minor and brought to the attention of the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great after the little hiccup when had when checking in. Condo was clean and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was responsive, we did share a little feedback privately which the host was great about. Loved the location and set up.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 8, 2025
Thank you. Hope to host you again!

About the host

Hosted by Liliana

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I’m a from Colombia, S.A. I’m an entrepreneur living in the US. I’m also an artist and electrical Engineer.

My hobbies include bird watching, painting, dancing, swimming and watching stand up comedy, I love hosting because it gives me the opportunity to share my beautiful properties with people from all over the world.

The environment is very important to me. I’m for recycle, reduce, reuse! Please respect our planet always.

What makes this property unique

The views and tasteful professionally decorated spaces.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

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