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Historic Downtown Pensacola Retreat

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A house with a porch, steps, and a door.
A neatly made bed with a grey headboard, a white bedside lamp, and a wicker basket drawer.
An aerial view of a residential area with houses, a parking lot, and a street.
A living room with a grey shag rug, a brown sofa, a white coffee table, and a yellow armchair. There is a TV on a stand, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.
A kitchen with a wooden floor, white cabinets, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Situated in the heart of the city, this 1-bedroom cottage accommodates 2 guests and features 1 bathroom. Enjoy birdwatching and water activities at the nearby marina. The outdoor patio offers a relaxing space, while Seville Square and The Old Quina House Museum provide cultural attractions.

Highlights

  • Games

    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Pensacola Bay Center
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Pensacola, FL
  • Place, Seville Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Saenger Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Pensacola Bay Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Historic Downtown Pensacola Retreat

Welcome to “The Blake” - your home away from home at 609 E. Government Street. You'll have the rare opportunity to stay in the heart of one of Florida's oldest and most vibrant communities while enjoying all the comforts of a thoughtfully designed vacation home.

Imagine waking up in one of Pensacola's most beloved historic neighborhoods, where centuries-old oak trees, brick-lined streets, colorful cottages, and Southern hospitality create an unforgettable Gulf Coast experience.
Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, family vacation, Blue Angels trip, military graduation, business travel, or a long weekend exploring Florida's oldest European settlement, this beautifully appointed home places you in the heart of it all. Start your morning with coffee on the porch, stroll through the historic streets to local cafés, browse unique boutiques along Palafox Street, enjoy fresh Gulf seafood on the waterfront, and finish the day watching a spectacular sunset over Pensacola Bay.

More than just a vacation rental, this is your opportunity to experience Pensacola the way locals do—walking to neighborhood restaurants, discovering hidden courtyards, exploring museums, and enjoying the vibrant downtown atmosphere before returning to a peaceful retreat filled with warmth, comfort, and historic character.
Historic Downtown Pensacola offers an experience unlike anywhere else on the Gulf Coast. Rich in history, filled with local character, and surrounded by beautiful architecture, this neighborhood invites you to slow down, explore, and enjoy every moment.

Book your stay today and experience why Historic Downtown Pensacola continues to capture the hearts of travelers from around the world. Whether you're here for the beaches, the history, the food, or the festivals, your perfect Gulf Coast getaway begins here.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9870632
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Pensacola

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Seville Historic District, a neighbourhood in Pensacola. Fort Pickens and Barkley House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bartram Park and Pensacola Children's Museum. Ready for a night out? Consider Seville Quarter and Vinyl Music Hall. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Pensacola, FL

What's nearby

  • Seville Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Historic Pensacola Village - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Saenger Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pensacola Bay Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Blue Wahoos Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 9 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seville Quarter - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The District - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪O'Riley's Irish Pub Downtown - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Intermission - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Juan’s Flying Burrito - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Downtown Pensacola Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Downtown Pensacola Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Downtown Pensacola Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Downtown Pensacola Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Downtown Pensacola Retreat located?

Located in Seville Historic District, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Barkley House and Pensacola Bay Center. Seville Square and The Old Quina House Museum are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at the Blake! Great location as its walking distance to everything in downtown Pensacola! It's also not a far drive to the beach. Cynthia was also very responsive when needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2026
Thank you! You are a wonderful guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time here and loved it all over again! Best location to downtown Pensacola for date night!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
Love that you are making it a tradition! Until next time!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location to downtown
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2026
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect size for a couple in an ideal location for people who enjoy a stroll.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
Loved having you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay, highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2025
Thank you! We will see you next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing stay. Beautiful home, amazing location, cozy and clean, private courtyardard, off-street parking. Will definitely visit again - 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2026
Thank you! Look forward to having you back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Cute place loaded with charm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
Thank you! Would love to host again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Overall this place is really nice and checks all the essential boxes. However, we messaged the host to ask about using the bikes on the property, and we never got an answer. We were pretty disappointed that the info about the bikes couldn’t have just been included to begin with…Granted this house is also very old, we were still also shocked to discover an exposed nail in the kitchen floor. It scratched both of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cool.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great for walking in the Seville Quarter and the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Thank you! We enjoyed having you stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great cottage in a great area

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 stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For downtown Pensacola Florida it was a nice place to stay. The house was very clean the Host was easy to get in touch with and the parking around back was convenient and the window air conditioning was nice and cold! My only advice is to make sure you bring your own bottled water and your own bathing soap because there wasn’t any complementary there for us. No biggy. Yes, I would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2026
We do not stock water bottles, but I do apologize about the bathing soap; that we do supply. Hope to have you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiny house was clean and everything was as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2026
Thank you! Cannot wait to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2024
So glad you did! Come see us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place cozy warm
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Thank you! We love out shotgun homes!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute house...great location

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: We thoroughly enjoyed our stayVery old homeYou gotta live with slightly uneven floors and very small bathroom/sink areaBut nice home w little back patio/back yard areaIt worked well for us
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication and very nice spot in a great location. Would definitely recommend staying here if you are in Pensacola!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Thank you! I hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was extremely accommodating with excellent communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is probably the only positive thing here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything worked out great! Nice place & very convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2025
Cannot wait to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place. Small and cozy. Nestled downtown and close to everything with out being on main street.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2025
Cannot wait to have you back next time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very amazing 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: The Blake was an amazing place to stay! It was very easy to navigate to the house, parking was very smooth and easy with lots of options. I really appreciated that there was a binder inside explaining details, not only about the house, but about Pensacola! Checking in and checking out was a breeze and very fast and very easy which I also appreciate. If you’re looking for a house to stay in for your next vacation to Pensacola, I’d really recommend the Blake!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Awesome spot
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Great guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blake Cottage offered us exactly what we needed - a clean & affordable place to stay within walking distance of an Art Festival in Seville Square. It was a perfect spot to rest after hours of walking, and just right for two people. Having access to its own parking was a plus during this busy weekend too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2025
So glad to hear you had such a good time with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was ready for us. We only stayed one night and we slept well. Growing up in Pensacola, I always enjoyed the Historic District and the revitalization has made it a great place to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2025
Thanks! Come back anytime!

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