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Spacious Gulf View Home | Heated Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Event Friendly

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A beachfront house with a covered deck, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.
A two-story house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a fenced backyard.
A spacious living area with a dining table, sofas, and a kitchen in the background.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a microwave.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Pensacola Beach Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free internet

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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Pensacola Beach

Located in Pensacola Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach, while Saenger Theatre and National Museum of Naval Aviation are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pensacola Bay Center or Blue Wahoos Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 26 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crabs We Got 'em! - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flounder's Chowder House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dock - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casino Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hilton Pensacola Beach - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious Gulf View Home | Heated Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Event Friendly have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Gulf View Home | Heated Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Event Friendly?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Gulf View Home | Heated Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Event Friendly on 3 Nov 2026 start from £2,604, 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 Spacious Gulf View Home | Heated Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Event Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious Gulf View Home | Heated Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Event Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Gulf View Home | Heated Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Event Friendly?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Gulf View Home | Heated Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Event Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Gulf View Home | Heated Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Event Friendly located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away from Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach. Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Beach Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Another great stay and we have found the house for us. Has everything we needed and the house was well furnished and very clean. As always, Paradise Beach Homes is excellent to work with, answers all questions and quick on responding. A true pleasure to stay and an even more greater pleasure looking forward to our return next year which we have already booked.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your 5 star review and for your kind words about our staff! We're so glad you have found your home away from home. It truly is an amazing home! Thank you for putting your continued trust in us and we look forward to welcoming you back year after year. Paradise Beach Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Great access to beach! Lots of space for large families/groups.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great vaca stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location right across from the beach and it was Blue Angel Weekend! PBH staff is always responsive and pleasant to work with! They aim to please!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2026
We love hearing this! Blue Angels weekend is such a fun time to be on Pensacola Beach. We really appreciate the shoutout to our team and are so glad we could help make your stay a great one. We hope to see you again next year! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A week of peace, love and sun.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great family fun.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re happy to hear you had a fun family time and hope to welcome you back soon. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Christmas

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is WELL EQUIPPED with kitchen EVERYTHING! No ned to pack your favoriye knives or gadgets. The house was super clean and great for visiting with family/friends. Wide open central area. Bedrooms provide lots of privacy. Highly recommend it!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review. We’re so glad the home worked well for your group and that you enjoyed the space and comfort it offered. It’s great to hear it made time with family and friends easy and enjoyable. We would be happy to welcome you back for another stay. Paradise Beach Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break 2024

Great place to stay! So close to the beach! Wonderful amenities! Only thing that was negative was the pool wasn't heated. Everything else was superb!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house for large families.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was great for our large family.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2023
That's great! We hope you'll come back and stay with us again soon Michael. We really appreciate your business! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paradise on Pensacola Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is breathtaking as soon as you walk through the front doors. All the rooms located on the same floor without any steep stairs was perfect for great grandma. A beautiful and big Thanksgiving gathering could not have been more perfect because of the spacious amenities, a perfectly stocked kitchen, and the absolutely incredible view and access to the beach. We gave it a thousand thumbs up! THANK YOU!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review. We're so glad the home worked out perfectly for your whole family and created a comfortable and memorable Thanksgiving. We would love to welcome you back for another stay! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Will rent again

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was very clean, decorated well with a kitchen that was fully stocked with nice dishes and cutlery. The bedrooms were lovely and the layout of all of the bedrooms gave family members some privacy. Highly recommend this property.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Thanks Timothy for your 5 star review! We're so glad you had such a wonderful stay in 1101 Ariola Drive and we hope you'll come back to stay with us again soon. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful vacation for large group

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Multiple bedrooms surrounding an open central space in a perfect location close to the beach. We had one problem with the washing machine and it was replaced with a new one.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
1101 Ariola Drive is such a great home and offers so much room for everyone to spread out and have their own space. It sounds like you all had a great stay and enjoyed that space as well as the beach. We hope you'll come back and see us again very soon! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Family Vacation House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was the perfect house for my family's vacation -- there were 14 adults and only 3 small children -- so the bedroom layouts were perfect -- all queens and kings -- no bunks -- everyone had their own bed and the house was very large so we had planty of space to hang out - the large front porch was also wonderful as well as the pool and outside seating area around the pool --we had a great time -- would highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that our house was perfect for your family vacation. It's great to know that the bedroom layouts, with all queens and kings, provided everyone with their own bed and ample space. We're glad you enjoyed the large front porch, pool, and outside seating area, which added to your overall experience. Thank you for highly recommending our property. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hosting you and your family again in the future. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What great weekend get away we had! Being locals (live in Gulf Breeze) it was nice to have a staycation. The house was very clean and well kept. The neighbors were nice and welcoming. Beach access was right next door to the house. Overall a great experience.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Staycations are so much fun! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay in this great house and we hope you'll come back and stay with us again. We offer all kinds of different properties to suit any situation or need. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was perfect for our group. Plenty of room and the pool was a huge hit! The only only thing I’d suggest is new mattresses in a couple of the bedrooms. The fan in the back bedroom squeaked pretty bad but overall none of that was a deal breaker. I’d definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us Kim and for taking time to post your review. We're so happy to hear that everyone enjoyed the house and their vacation! It's so nice to have the option of a pool. We appreciate your feedback as well and I will forward this to our Operations Manager to investigate. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us and we hope you'll come back and stay with us again soon. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pensacola Beach Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home was perfect for our family size. The location was great! Close to the gulf side, within walking distance. There was plenty of outside space as well. I also loved that we had 2 coffee makers, a grill, and an ice maker. The extra refrigerator was an added bonus. This home was perfect for a family of 16 people.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
That's wonderful to hear Kelly! Thank you so much for posting your review and for your business. We hope you and yours will come back and stay with us again soon. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice big house for the family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Children and grandchildren joined us again in Pensacola for a family vacation. We moved to a bigger house since we've got more grandkids. Plenty of space an a nice pool, but beach toys and chairs would have been helpful. House needs some area rugs and a good cleaning in the off-season. All-in-all, an enjoyable time and a great location!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Thank you Russel for taking time to post your review about your stay. We're so glad you enjoyed this beautiful home and it was large enough for the growing family. Thank you for your feedback as well. I will forward this review to our Operations Manager to address those issues. We hope to see you again in the near future! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Another enjoyable week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed the house and it's location for another great week at the beach with the family. Plenty of room for the kids and grandkids with close and easy access to the beach, which is helpful with little ones. Pool is also a nice amenity! We're planning to return next year!A door handle needs to be repaired and the BBQ grill is shot, so hopefully the owner will replace it during the fall for other guests and before we return next year! Grilling out is an important part of our weekly meal plan when vacationing there!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2024
Thank you Russel for taking time to post your kind review about your stay in 1101 Ariola Drive. We're so glad you and your family had such a wonderful vacation and enjoyed everything this home has to offer! We appreciate your feedback as well. Please know that we are always available to you should you need anything during your stay. We would have been more than happy to have sent someone to the house with a new grill and to repair the door handle for you. You may not have wanted any interruptions though and we can certainly understand that but wanted to make you aware for your next stay that if you ever need anything, we're here for you! We look forward to seeing you and yours again next year. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great House for Our Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was perfect for our group of 12. We had 8 adults and 4 kids and there was plenty of space for everyone to spread out. Having the 5 bathrooms was nice. Super easy walk across the street to the beach. The pool was too cold, even for the kids. A couple of the mattresses need to be replaced. Overall, we loved our stay and would definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for taking time to post your review. We're so glad you had such a great stay in this beautiful home! Thank you for your feedback as well. We will look into the mattresses. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a group of 18 and the house was great! The rental staff was so helpful. Close to the beach. The covered porch was great for storm watching. My only suggestions would be invest in new living room furniture (it was not very comfy) and look in to getting a half bath down by the pool. Neither are deal breakers, we would absolutely stay here again!
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thank you so much Karolyn for taking time to post your review. We're so glad you had such a wonderful stay in this amazing home! We appreciate your feedback as well and I will forward this review to our Operations Manager to look into. We hope you and yours come back and stay with us again soon! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house with a great location. Perfect for large families. Plenty of parking as I believe you could park as many as 14 cars in the driveway and under the house. We will definitely consider this home again because it was walkable to the beach and short drive to restaurants. The only downside is that every bedroom doesn't have it own bathroom. Paradise beach homes was great! Communications were outstanding.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you so much Douglas for choosing to stay with us and for posting your review. It sounds like you had a fantastic stay and we are so glad to hear that! We hope you and yours will come back and stay with us again soon. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spring break vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were placed in this rental last minute due to some maintenance issues at our original rental. Paradise Beach homes management company placed us in this home, and they were wonderful! We can’t thank them enough for making sure we still had a great vacation. This home was amazing, the best part would have to be the front deck with beautiful views of the gulf. The home is fully stocked with plenty of towels, and dishes/pots and pans. The separate ice machine was a nice extra bonus! We would gladly stay in this home again, the location and ease of walking to the beach was perfect!
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for taking time to post your review Heather. We're so glad you were happy with the accommodations we moved you to. We really care about our guests and want you all to have a very enjoyable stay. We hope you and yours will come back and stay with us again soon! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Spacious and beautiful home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rented this home for 2 years in a row. Love the 7 bedrooms with space for our entire extended family. Clean and comfortable. Only problem both years are the roaches just about all over the house, this year little to medium size ones. Last year the big cockroaches. Love the location but won’t rent a 3rd time. Exterminator came both years but didn’t solve the issue.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fabulous time with an added extra of the blue angels practice flights!!! Overall the property was fabulous but I do wish there was one more bathroom. We knew ahead of time but I didn't think it would be too inconvenient I was wrong. House was lovely and close enough to the beach 😍 We could view the gulf while drinking our coffee. The kids loved the pool and the gorgeous porch. I would give it a 4.5.Paradise Rentals were fabulous. Even standing outside on checkout da to minimize the wait on the busiest day of the year.You all are wonderful.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you Marie for taking time to post your review. We're so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful stay in this beautiful home! It sounds like your grandkids did as well. We appreciate your feedback as well. I will forward this review to our Operations Manager to discuss with the owner. We're so glad you had such a great experience with our staff too. I will share this with them as well. We hope you and yours will come back and stay with us again very soon! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were looking for a place to enjoy the beginning of New Year as a family. The house was just as displayed. The rental staff were courteous. Issues were 1) couldn't open windows, 2)one of the LR chairs was broken which made sitting precarious, 3) surface clean but deep cleaning lacked. Positives 1) beautifully located, 2)very well supplied kitchen for family meals, 3) plenty of space for family to spread out, 4) plenty of linens, 5)easy access to beach and town for supplies. One last piece that was concerning was the unusually high pet deposit. Having stayed at multiple VRBO's this was by far the highest we have ever had to pay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

13 family members stayed at this property in September 2023. Overall everything was very good and met our needs. House was clean with nice decor and the kitchen was well stocked with dishes & utensils which made cooking easy. Ice machine was great. Loved the big kitchen table and all the nice deck furniture outside. Plenty of under house parking and easy beach access were nice features. My only negative comments are these and none is really a deal breaker. 1. All the beds were as hard as a rock. 2. 3 of the double queen rooms shared just 1 bath. Theoretically that could be 12 people if the house was at capacity [SInce it was a family trip my adult kids shared our bathroom to alleviate some of the congestion. ] 3. Pool was ice COLD
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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