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About this property
HEAVEN ON EARTH! Tower 5 801 Best Views on the island-HUGE 3BR rented as 2BR.
HUGE 2BR WITH 3BR FLOOR PLAN! Amazing Gulf Front View In Portofino Tower 5…Best Location Of All 5 Towers! Our condo overlooks the Gulf of Mexico with unobstructed views of gorgeous sunsets. Enjoy the spaciousness of a 3BR with huge floor plan and extra large balcony with amazing vistas of the sunrise looking east, the gulf/ocean looking south, and Santa Rosa Island looking west! Even with one master BR being locked out for owners private use, our condo can still accommodate 6-8 guest with the second master BR having a queen and trundle bed and the guest BR having a queen bed. Condo is also furnished with 2 sofas in the great room. Indulge yourself in paradise! Wake up to the sound of the surf and incredible views of the gulf from bedrooms, living area, and your private balcony! Finish the day with views of the beautiful sunset and watching the dolphins cruise the shoreline.
Portofino Resort is referred to as the Crown Jewel of Santa Rosa Island for good reason. It is the largest development on the island, and the last one heading east, with eight miles of undeveloped Gulf Island National Seashore after it. This 28-acre complex is a uniquely modern, Mediterranean design, state-of-the-art vacation heaven, with something for every one of all ages. Approximately 64% of the entire complex is dedicated to ecological habitat areas, with only 36% being used for buildings, roads, pools etc.
Our unit faces south and is the closest tower to the beach and the only thing you will see looking out the 60 feet of windows and deck is the Gulf of Mexico and Santa Rosa Island. Miles of spectacular breathtaking views of sugar-white sand beaches and seashore…sea, sand, and beautiful sunsets!
Each of the five towers in the Portofino Resort are at least 300ft away from each other, and offer their own large pool and hot tub, along with umbrella tables, chairs, and loungers for sunbathing, as well as, Men's & Women's bathrooms next to the pool.
The $5,000,000, 40,000-square-foot Lifestyle Center has two outdoor infinity pools with two large hot tubs, and an Olympic-size indoor lap pool, as well as a large private indoor hot tub. It has separate men's and women's areas which each feature sauna and steam rooms, as well as private lockers and shower facilities complete with all toiletries. Upstairs there is a state-of-the-art work-out facility with free weights, Cybex weight machines, and True brand treadmills, elliptical machines, and bicycles. There is also a natural juice and snack bar, featuring Starbucks coffee. There is also a special room with personal trainers available for classes such as Yoga, Pilates, kickboxing, spin classes, and many others. Water aerobics are taught in the indoor pool.
There are five, lighted, Rubico Hydro tennis courts on the property. The spa also offers message therapy, facials, and various body treatments.
When you get hungry there is the Coastal Grill (a fine dining restaurant) downstairs, as well as an outdoor grill restaurant by the pools, and an indoor and outdoor bar. Live music is often featured by the pools. The pool area is situated on the bay side, so you can walk out on the dock, or along the shore for eight miles of undeveloped, uninhabited beach, trees, rivers and lakes.
On both the gulf and the bay side at the complex are one- and two-person kayaks, water bikes, sailboats, surf and boogie boards for rent. On the bay side you can rent jet skis, sailboats, pontoon boat, and other types of personal watercraft. Or you can rent a regular bike and ride the paved walk/bike path for miles. It does not get any better than this!
There is a 65-passenger catamaran that can take you to the boardwalk for shopping, or a dolphin, sunset, or Blue Angels cruise. Or, within a short drive from the complex, you can indulge yourself in every kind of activity possible, including Pensacola Naval Museum, which is home to the Blue Angels and boasts one of the largest, indoor, air and sea museums in the world, Indian Temple Mound, a Civil War-era complex called Fort Pickens (which once held Geronimo), the Gulfarium, a zoo, Five Flags Motor Speedway with miniature Indy Cars for rental, the Seville Quarter with various live music venues, cinemas, horseback riding, shopping, endless antique stores and restaurants, fishing (shore, dock, and charters), miniature golf, motor cycle rental, electric funny car rental, jet ski rental, etc.
The condominium unit is equipped with everything you need to make this home for your stay. Again, this a spacious 3 bedroom unit with all the extra floor space and huge rap-around balcony but is rented as is a two-bedroom due to owners keeping one bedroom for private use. Our luxurious condo is furnished with two-and-one-half bath unit, with a queen-size bed, as well as, a trundle bed in the 2nd master suite, two separate closets and Its own full private bath. The second bedroom features a queen bed and its own private full bath as well. Each bedroom and the salon has a direct view of the ocean, and a door to the 60 foot balcony, which has a table with seating for 8, 2 captain chairs, a stainless steel electric grill, and a glass rail to allow un-obstructed viewing of the ocean and beach.
The main living area features 2 full cozy soft leather sofas/couches with matching love sofa.There is a DVD player, a 75”flat screen smart TV and music system in the main living area, and each bedroom has its own TV with DVD player. The unit has Wi-Fi as well as Ethernet internet access.
The maple cabinet, granite countertop kitchen is fully equipped for making a gourmet meal, and includes a large, side-by-side refrigerator, flat surface stove, convection oven, full-size microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and a full array of dishes, cookware and spices. The dining room table seats six, with an eight-foot snack bar with three bar stools. A seperate bar is also included which is great for entertaining guest. Full linens are provided and there is a washer and dryer in the unit. A grocery shopping service is also available. You must be at least 25 years of age to rent. This is a no pet, no smoking rental unit, located 15 minutes from downtown Pensacola, and 25 minutes from the local airport, with taxi service available. Any questions you may have on the complex, services, or area can be answered by the front desk concierge.
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About the area
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 Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pensacola Bay Center or Blue Wahoos Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Pensacola Beach, FL
What's nearby
Opal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Pensacola Beach Beaches - 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 - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
Getting around
Pensacola Station - 28 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 20 min drive
McDonald's - 20 min drive
Rio Bravo - 21 min drive
Pedros Tacos & Tequila Bar - 18 min drive
SONIC Drive In - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does HEAVEN ON EARTH! Tower 5 801 Best Views on the island-HUGE 3BR rented as 2BR. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at HEAVEN ON EARTH! Tower 5 801 Best Views on the island-HUGE 3BR rented as 2BR.?
As of 2 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HEAVEN ON EARTH! Tower 5 801 Best Views on the island-HUGE 3BR rented as 2BR. on 20 May, 2026 start from S$775, 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 HEAVEN ON EARTH! Tower 5 801 Best Views on the island-HUGE 3BR rented as 2BR. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at HEAVEN ON EARTH! Tower 5 801 Best Views on the island-HUGE 3BR rented as 2BR.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at HEAVEN ON EARTH! Tower 5 801 Best Views on the island-HUGE 3BR rented as 2BR.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at HEAVEN ON EARTH! Tower 5 801 Best Views on the island-HUGE 3BR rented as 2BR.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is HEAVEN ON EARTH! Tower 5 801 Best Views on the island-HUGE 3BR rented as 2BR. located?
Nestled on the beach, this Pensacola Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach. Park East On-Leash Dog Beach and Santa Rosa Sound are also within 15 minutes.
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Everything was great and the views were amazing. Jack was great with communication and gave me a good guy to book a fishing trip with. Kids had a great time. We will definitely visit again.
Brett L.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2026
Glad you had a wonderful time and thanks for the kind words, Brett. So special for the kiddos to have those memories with their Dad especially the fishing! Let me know when you want to run it back!
Great views and the owner communicated very well!The location is perfect for relaxing beach time with Pensacola activities nearby.The balcony is expansive and provides amazing views of the gulf and the bay.Had a awesome stay in September!
Absolutely stunning views! The views are so amazing there’s no need to be on the beach, especially if the weather is not suitable. Beautiful sunrise in the morning and sunset in the evening. The host of this unit made the stay, especially the check-in and checkout process, so easy and relaxing. Very open communication and accessibility. The hospitality was above and beyond what was expected! I recommend this unit to anyone looking for a calm, relaxing vacation. I hope to return soon.
Deborah B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words, Deborah! It was a pleasure having you and Barbie stay at our condo. You guys were the perfect guest doing anything I asked while we were gone, especially picking up our mail and locating our Amazon packages… Lol. Hope to hear back from you soon!
The condo was wonderful, well furnished and the location was perfect! Not in the busy area, but not far from everything either. Mr. Danks was very thoughtful and checked in to make sure our stay was good. The resort was excellent and we really didn’t need to leave the area unless by choice, as everything one would need could be found right there.
Perfect location—beautiful, absolutely best beach we’ve ever been to just steps away. The condo was clean, comfortable, and had stunning views. The resort staff were friendly. The owners were great with communication and very accommodating to our flight schedule. We came to visit our son in the Navy and had a relaxing, memorable trip!
We came back to my husband’s home town and stayed here for the 1st time with Family! We were very well taken care of, from the moment we checked in and when we checked out! We can’t wait to come back here for a longer visit next time! This place is truly Heaven on Earth.-The Grahams
We had a wonderful stay. The balcony is incredible with a panoramic view of the beach. The resort had everything you could ask for and even had room service. The dishwasher worked great for us so I don’t know what the previous guest was complaining about. Our dishes were pretty dirty and so I used the pots and pans mode and they came out sparking clean. The owner was a very gracious host. We would definitely stay here again.
Jack is a wonderful host and their property is so elegant!!! Breathtaking uninterrupted views are amazing!!!! I would go back without a doubt!
Tracy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2025
Thanks so much, Tracy! Guest like you and Mike make it so easy to do what I do.
Love to have y’all back again someday!!😎
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rosettes B.
28 May, 2018
Awesome place
This place is awesome
Very clean and you never have to leave resort unless you want to
Mr Danks is great to work with
Enjoyed our stay
Will be back
Thanks jack for making our vacation the best
The Boyter’s
Rosettes B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much, Rosette! Glad you and your family had a great time and your grandson was able to see the dolphins!! Hope to you back this fall. JackandSandy
Wonderful stay with amazing views. Excellent communication with the owner. Well kept property with easy access to the beach. We loved our stay and would book again.
Property was super clean and comfortable. Easy walk to the beach across the street. Jack, property owner, was helpfula nd communicative throughout the stay. Overall was an amazing stay and will definitley be going back!
This beach experience was among the best ever. As a seasoned gulf coast vacationer, the customer service, property amenities and the location are some of the very best for those staying at Pensacola Beach.
Amy E.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
Thanks Amy! We felt the same way when we first experienced the Pensacola Beach/Portofino lifestyle some 15 years ago! Thanks for being such a great guest. 😎
Great location on the property and close to beach with easy access. Views are amazing from all rooms. Check in and out process super easy. Great communication from the owner. Great activities on site we took advantage of and fun things to do in area as well as restaurants nearby that were great. We had a great time and enjoyed our stay.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
Thanks you for your kind words, Kendall! Look forward to hearing back from you for your future stays at Portofino.
We had a a great time for our vacation. We had two young infants with the rest of our family. The property was very clean and organized. The host was very accommodating and communication was great. I would recommend this place to any family, the views from the apartment can't be beat.
John M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2024
Thanks, John! Let us know when you’re ready to come back and we’ll take care of you. All the best, Jack.
The stay at Portofino was just what we needed for a little getaway time. The condo is fabulous with incredible views of the gulf and Island. The resort with gym and spa were a welcome addition. The hosts are the nicest people and did everything to make our stay memorable. We will be back.
Thomas D.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb, 2024
Thank you for your kind words. So glad you enjoyed your stay. It was such a pleasure to meet you both. Please don’t hesitate to contact me when you are ready for your next get-away!
Loved our stay at Portofino in this beautiful condo facing the gulf with views in nearly all directions! Jack was hands down the most attentive VRBO owner we’ve ever rented from. Highly recommend!!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words, Elizabeth! Always nice to have fellow Hoosiers stay at our Portofino condo. God bless, Jack and Sandy.
My family and I truly enjoyed our stay! Amazing property with an out of this world view. I definitely recommend this property! The Owner is great! He made the experience just that much better.
Great property, activities are very expensive, staff are great, condo could have been cleaner and needs some upkeep.
Trisha M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2024
Disappointing review considering we’ve had over 50 reviews and no one has ever mentioned the condo not being cleaned or needing upkeep. In fact, when I asked if everything was satisfactory after you check in, you said everything was great and never mention anything to the contrary. You also requested a late check out due to your flight schedule which I arranged for you at no extra expense! Of course, I have no control over the expenses of the children’s activities, but that’s something you probably could expect at a 5 star Resort. I also worked with you and the front desk when your luggage did not arrive on your incoming flight the night you arrived at Portofino. I am sure you were exhausted after a weeklong cruise, then flying directly into Pensacola then having your luggage lost so for that, I understand you not being in the best frame of mine but again, please understand those things were out of my control.
About the host
Hosted by Jack Danks
Hello! We are Jack and Sandy Danks from Indiana. As Portofino owners since 2007, it has been a tremendous blessing for us to share our home-away-from-home with friends and family. We have four grown children and 11 grandchildren and are enjoying this season of our lives as we are growing with son-in laws and grandchildren! Our hope is that those who choose to stay as our guests will find the decor' warm and inviting, the enmities provided a special bonus, and the superior housekeeping that keeps our home spotless, several of the reasons you choose to return year-after-year in creating your own special memories!
Why they chose this property
We love Pensacola Beach for its beautiful white sand and emerald waters of the Gulf. Most importantly, it is quiet, peaceful and safe. We had looked throughout the Panhandle of Florida for a second home, and the other beach towns were just too crowded. We didn't want to wait two hours at a restaurant to be seated or get up early just to secure a spot on the beach. The Portofino is three miles from the Boardwalk, where all of the beachfront restaurants and gift shops are with traveling accommodations by way of water (on the Portofino 1), or by trolley. It is also the last resort on the eastern end of Pensacola Beach, with twelve miles of un-touched National Seashore which provides the perfect backdrop for a vigorous run, casual walk or a fun bike ride along the paved unobstructed beachfront. If golf is your game there are plenty of nice courses in the area with the closest being Tiger Point Golf Club located directly across the bay from Portofino! With the convenience of a large city, Pensacola, just over the 3 mile bridge, provides plenty of things to do with its Historic Downtown, Pensacola Naval Air Station, the Aquarium, golf courses, and Cordova Mall. And if you need to take a break from the sun for a day, outlet malls in Destin are only 45 minutes away.
What makes this property unique
The Portofino has the best amenities of any resort you will find. It is a gate-guarded community, so the only people experiencing the amenities provided are our guests and owners. You are welcome to enjoy eight pools and spas (one indoor), a large Fitness Center, a restaurant that provides pool-side service, five clay tennis courts, Adventure Cove for the kids, and even beach chair service. Rentals of bikes, scooters, jet skis, yolo boards, and the Portofino-owned pontoon boat are options as well! The resort spans from the Gulf to the Bay, allowing great views from every condo and virtually anywhere on the resort. Our Homeowners Association and the Premier Management group have both done an excellent job maintaining and introducing new amenities for our guests to enjoy.
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