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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102600 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Explore the area
Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Naval Air Station
Place, Pensacola Naval Air Station
2 min drive
Fort Barrancas
Place, Fort Barrancas
3 min drive
Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park
Place, Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park
4 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
32 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
King en suite Bedroom
1 King Bed
Queen Guestroom
1 Queen Bed
Unique Loft-style Bedroom
+2
6 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Guest Full Bath
Toilet · Shower only
King Bedroom Bath (en suite)
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor shower
Upstairs Loft Full Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Waterfront Family Retreat | Calm Water Swimming | Close to Gulf Beaches
🌊 Calm Water Swimming at Your Doorstep • Gulf Beaches Minutes Away
Welcome to a truly special family retreat on the Big Lagoon, where children can swim and play safely all day in calm, shallow water, while the iconic white-sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are just minutes away.
This home is perfectly suited to families wanting to explore beautiful Pensacola: • The Lagoon is peaceful, protected, warm and ideal for children. • The Gulf is breathtaking, dramatic and perfect for beach days and adventures. • Together, they create the best of both worlds for a relaxed, memorable family holiday.
🏡 Designed for Families • Loved by Kids!
This spacious waterfront home comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests and is designed for families to spend real time together, without feeling crowded.
Highlights families love: • Calm lagoon swimming directly outside the house • A fun upstairs family suite that kids adore • Large open-plan living and dining areas • A generous screened-in porch with water views • Shaded picnic space and outdoor shower downstairs
Children can swim, paddle, explore and play from morning to evening, while adults relax nearby, coffee in hand.
🌅 The Screened-In Porch • Everyone’s Favorite Spot
The large screened-in porch is the heart of the home. It’s where mornings begin with coffee overlooking the water, post-lunch siestas stretch into lazy afternoons and evenings end with glowing lagoon sunsets.
Breezy and beautifully positioned, this space is consistently mentioned as a guest favorite.
🛋️ Space to Gather • Space to Breathe
The open-plan living and dining areas are ideal for large families and multi-generational groups. There is comfortable seating for everyone, dining space for shared meals and celebrations, smart TV with access to your streaming accounts and high-speed internet for work, school or entertainment.
Whether you’re cooking together, playing games or winding down after a full day outdoors, the house feels relaxed and easy.
🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen for Family Meals
The kitchen is fully equipped for real cooking.
It's perfect for family breakfasts before beach days, packing lunches for Gulf outings and easy dinners in the evenings. Everything you need to eat well and comfortably is here.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Amenities
We’ve included thoughtful touches to make travelling with children easier. • Travel cot • Family board games and puzzles • Outdoor shower (great after swimming) • Washer and dryer
📍 Location & Getting Around
You’re perfectly positioned to explore the area: • Perdido Key is minutes away • Pensacola Beach is an easy drive • Downtown Pensacola offers dining, shops, history and attractions
A detailed welcome book is provided with curated recommendations for family-friendly activities, restaurants and outings.
✨ The Vibe
This is a not a generic rental or a crowded beach scene. This is a real family home and the pace here is slow, peaceful and family-focused. It’s a place where children thrive, parents truly unwind and days are shaped by water, light, and time together. Families return year after year for exactly this feeling.
• • • Discount offered for stays of a week or longer • • •
There are so many things to do nearby! Here are some ideas:
Time on the water: • Southwind Marina is 100 yards away; boaters are welcome. • Paddleboarding, jet skiing, sailing and deep-sea fishing at Rock Bottom Charters, • • Blue Dolphin Cruises and Big Lagoon Jet Ski rental (1 mi). • Big Lagoon State Park (1 mi) and famous Johnson’s Beach (with its sugar-white sand directly on the Gulf of Mexico) is a quick 2 miles away. • Gulf Islands National Seashore Park (2 mi) is a beautiful wild stretch of sand referred to as a ‘treasure’ among the more developed beaches in the area, and offers hiking, biking trails, kayaking, snorkeling, wild-watching and Ranger-led tours.
Eating and drinking: • Local breweries include Gary’s Brewery and Biergarten on Gulf Beach Highway and Pensacola Bay Brewery. • Blue Bayou Coffee Company on Gulf Beach Highway • Jaco’s, an upscale fine dining facility, is just down the road. • For the gourmet, a visit to Joe Paddy’s Seafood reveals the freshest seafood selections arriving daily on its shrimp boat fleet. • Famous Flora-Bama (7 mi) hosts weekly live concerts on the beach, is a popular hot spot and dance venue.
Sporting: • Golfing opportunities can be found at Lost Key Golf Club (3 mi) and Perdido Bay Golf Club (2 mi). • Public tennis courts are available all around Pensacola, and private coaching is available at Roger Scott Tennis Center. • Perdido Key Children’s Park is within walking distance of our home. • AA Pensacola Wahoos minor league baseball (Miami Marlins farm team) is a popular family attraction.
Arts and Culture: • The world famous National Naval Aviation Museum (at1 mi) is an absolute must-see attraction. The Pensacola Lighthouse is also on base and a popular spot. • Downtown historic Seville Square is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and features a gazebo for local free concerts and festivals. • T. T. Wentworth Museum, located in Plaza Ferdinand VII, is part of the historic Pensacola Village Museum complex.
Local excursions: • The Pensacola Beach Boardwalk is a 15 mile drive and Santa Rosa Island is a popular day trip. • Orange Beach, Alabama is a 15 mile drive and popular excursion for beaching on the Gulf, dining and shopping. • New Orleans is a 3 hour drive and easy overnight trip.
We want guests to fall in love with our unique beach house on the Big Lagoon and we are always open to suggestions to have you come back again and again!
Home amenities include: • Large Open Kitchen/Dining area overlooking the water • Fully equipped kitchen with full-sized appliances and glasses, dishes and cookware • Laundry room with large Washer/Dryer • Starter supplies of paper towels, dishwasher tablets and laundry detergent provided • Efficient heating and cooling system - 2 zones • Ceiling fans in all rooms • High-speed Internet access • Smart large TV in the open living area with Cable/DVD (guests may sign-in to personal Netflix, Hulu, etc.) • Outdoor private parking for up to 4 vehicles • Non-smoking environment • Pets not allowed
• Long term rental agreements and prices available for NAS Schools Command
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Pensacola
Located in Pensacola, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Pickens is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf State Park and Perdido Key Beach. Pensacola Children's Museum and Fast Eddies Fun Center 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 hiking nearby.
Pensacola Naval Air Station - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Fort Barrancas - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
Big Lagoon State Park - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
National Museum of Naval Aviation - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
Pensacola Station - 26 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Jetport Cafe - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min drive
Circle K - 6 min drive
Beach Buzz - 5 min drive
SONIC Drive In - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront Family Retreat | Calm Water Swimming | Close to Gulf Beaches pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Family Retreat | Calm Water Swimming | Close to Gulf Beaches?
As of 16 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Family Retreat | Calm Water Swimming | Close to Gulf Beaches on 1 Jun 2026 start from £216, 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.
How much is parking at Waterfront Family Retreat | Calm Water Swimming | Close to Gulf Beaches?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Family Retreat | Calm Water Swimming | Close to Gulf Beaches?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Family Retreat | Calm Water Swimming | Close to Gulf Beaches?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Waterfront Family Retreat | Calm Water Swimming | Close to Gulf Beaches located?
Nestled on the beach, this Pensacola holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Pensacola Naval Air Station, Johnson Beach and Fort Barrancas. Theatre West is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The view from the porch is very nice. Blue Angel viewing was perfect. More of a New England beach vibe rather than Florida, if that is important to you.
The property was very clean and well kept. It was perfect for our group for the weekend to have a comfortable and cozy place to stay. Plenty of beds, a lot of open space in the living room/kitchen, and right on the water. Very unique and neat house. We enjoyed it very much!
Loved the deck overlooking the Gulf. Appreciated all the household appliances as everything there to cook a meal. Beds were very comfortable. Home was well kept, clean and a great place for us to spend a week.
This was in a perfect location for all that we planned to do! Pensacola beach to the east, Perdido Key/Flora bama to the west, and the Naval museum(Blue Angels) 3 min away! We stayed 1 week and enjoyed every day of it!
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was very quiet and in a great location near Pensacola and the Naval Air Station with its awesome Naval Air Museum. Looking out over the water was beautiful. It's a family beach house not a luxury hotel which made it very quaint and fun. Would definitely stay there again.
This is the property you want to stay! Has everything you need, cozy, beautiful. Great location. Love our on beach in the Grand Lagoon. Restaurants close by, parks, beach, Blue Angels. A Must
Our family loved the home! 10 of us came from WI to Pensacola for our Son's Army retirement. Many memories were made! So comfortable for a large family. We can't wait to stay again!
We rented this place to host a group for our church mission trip with Pensacola Habitat for Humanity. It exceeded all expectations! Great location, clean, and a host that was very easy to work with. We will definitely be staying here again for future mission trips.
Very nice place. Great to have you own private beach. Close to all activities. House had everything that you needed.
Donnie T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
Thank you for your great review. We hope you will visit us again in the future. Take care.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Price
About the host
Hosted by Rhonda Price
While growing up in Pensacola, my family spent summers at Canary Point on the Grand Lagoon. Many wonderful memories of boating, crabbing, fishing, and swimming.
Why they chose this property
Unique octagonal home on pilings designed and custom-built by a marine engineer.
What makes this property unique
Lovely memories built around family gatherings, relaxing days spent at the beach, game nights, boating, fishing, skiing, reading, and swimming.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests