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3B Direct Gulf Front Views*Tower 1*8th Floor

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A covered outdoor area with a view of the beach and ocean.
A room with a large window offering a view of a beach and a pier. There is a wicker chair and a small round table.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, a dark wooden cabinet, a leather sofa, and a coffee table.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a large window with a view, a dresser, and a chair.
A stunning golden sunset paints the sky over the waterfront pool area, where palm trees sway against the horizon and lounge chairs await the next peaceful evening.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Relax in the indoor pool
    A rare find in this area - enjoy a swim, whatever the weather.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Pensacola Beach Beaches
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Indoor pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Pensacola Beach, FL
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Opal Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Park East On-Leash Dog Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Common Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Common Bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Second Bathroom

Third Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

3B Direct Gulf Front Views*Tower 1*8th Floor

Everyone enjoys spending time with family and friends, and having the ability to create memories together on vacation makes us treasure them even more. Being able to be under the same roof, without losing access to stellar resort amenities precisely what this 3 bedroom, 3 and a half bath Sky home offers. Sweeping east to west out to the Gulf of Mexico, the view from the Private balcony is unprecedented. This unit boasts a King bed in the Master, two Queen beds in the second, Bunk Beds in the third, and the sleeper sofa in the living room. This condo is perfect for large families wanting the Premier vacation experience. Guests have the heated pool and spa at the base of the tower, the beach just 100 yards away, and a great time ahead!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 # 1486027vb
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

About the area

Pensacola Beach

Located in Pensacola Beach, this condo is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Pensacola Beach Beaches and Navarre Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Pensacola Bay Center, or consider a night out at The Sabine Sandbar.
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Pensacola Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Opal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Park East On-Leash Dog Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 27 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Fish Heads - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pedros Tacos & Tequila Bar - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 3B Direct Gulf Front Views*Tower 1*8th Floor have a pool?

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

Is 3B Direct Gulf Front Views*Tower 1*8th Floor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 3B Direct Gulf Front Views*Tower 1*8th Floor?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3B Direct Gulf Front Views*Tower 1*8th Floor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3B Direct Gulf Front Views*Tower 1*8th Floor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3B Direct Gulf Front Views*Tower 1*8th Floor located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach. Santa Rosa Sound and Park East On-Leash Dog Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this condo! The condo itself is decorated on the older side, but we found it to be very clean, and great value. The incredible beach view absolutely made up for any older features, and there was plenty of space with tons of comfortable sleeping areas for our whole group.The location is fantastic. It is a very easy walk right down to the Oceanside, and we had quick, convenient access to all of the resort amenities during our stay.The kitchen comes equipped with the absolute basics, but you will definitely want to plan ahead for your trip. Make sure to pack your own salt and pepper and coffee filters. You will also need to bring your own extra everyday essentials like paper towels and toilet paper, as well as laundry detergent and dishwasher detergent.Overall, it’s a wonderful, spacious spot in a great location. We would definitely stay in tower 1, at Portafino again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you had such a fantastic experience and loved the beach views and location. We really appreciate your kind words about the cleanliness and spaciousness. We'd absolutely love to welcome you back to Tower 1 at Portofino soon. Thank you for choosing us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property.The resort is amazing. The views of the beach and sound were breathtaking!!! The unit was everything we were hoping for. The front desk of the resort were very helpful and prompt. The master bedroom bed wasn’t very comfortable but everything else was very nice. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Loved it !!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our property and views. Please do not hesitate to reach out when you are ready to return to Portofino Island Resort on Pensacola Beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

The condo was perfect for our weekend. Everyone enjoyed their time and lived having lots of choices of activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2021
Thank you Catherine!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

This is our 2nd year spending Christmas here!! We love it
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec, 2022
Thank you Lauren! We hope to see you next year for year number 3!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great condo

Stayed over a weekend with friends. Condo was clean and beautiful. Great balcony with amazing view of the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2022
Thank you Blake!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spring break getaway

Beautiful property with a spectacular view. All was as pictured described, except no curtain over master door to patio so super bright in the morning. Overall no serious complaints, would def stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2023
Thank you Natalie!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family vacation!

The resort is perfect for the whole family. Our kids who range in age of 7 - 17 loved their stay. Between the beach, pools, bikes, inflatables, dailey activities there is always something foe the family to do. The staff is helpful and friendly. It it also close to Pensacola Beach board walk which has a ton of restaurants and activities! We loved loved loved this trip. We will be going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar, 2023
Thank you Melissa! I am so happy your enjoyed your stay with us! Please do not hesitate to reach out when you are ready to return to Pensacola Beach!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

T1 Room 801

We were kind of disappointed when we first arrived at Tower 1 and the 8th floor. Doors to enter 801 were well worn and looked damaged. Walked in and large area of entry floor tiles were damaged and being held together with duct tape. Able to put a rug over it. Vent above microwave was broken and laying on top of cooking range. Freezer door did not shut properly causing ice make to not work. Had to have maintenance fix or adjust door to get ice finally by the next day. Maintenance not able to fix microwave vent. Bedroom with bunkbeds, unable to get light and fan to work. On the bright side, master bedroom mattress seemed new and very comfortable. Once we got settled in and got our things placed around the condo, it felt better. View of the gulf was amazing. Condo was spacious. I guess as for as much we paid for the week, I was expecting the condo to be in perfect condition. Condo appeared in a well worn state.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2021
Thank you for your feedback. We will use this to improve!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

our family trip

Portafino Resort is a fabulous place. everyone was very nice. we had our 89 year old mother with us and anytime we called for a golf cart pick up they were right there to help. every employee we came in contact with were so very nice and accommodating. the young men on the beach were a great help getting my mom from the street to the beach in that great wheelchair with the beach tires. what a great thing to have for elderly people. the condo was nice and comfortable with a great view. but could use a little TLC. but overall it was a fantastic trip. this was my second time to stay at Portafino but 1st time was in another unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Issues handled extremely quickly

Amazing location, spacious property perfect for our large family. Kiddos loved the bunk beds! Slight issue with floors not being clean previous to arrival, Carrie was quick to get cleaning service to contact us. Had quite a few other minor issues with curtain/microwave being broken, again she contacted maintenance and they were there to fix within the hour. Could use some attention for minor issues (wobbly toilet, oven took forever to heat up, washing machine sounds like it’s on its last leg) but nothing that took away from our trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2021
Thank you Allison!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and space!

Fabulous location, views and tons of space. The front desk and property manager were very responsive and nice. The pros of this condo certainly outweigh any negatives. The main "cons" were: The TV did not work. The maintenence personnel tried several times to get it fixed, but it never fully worked. It also took a few calls to the front desk to get maintenence to come each time. The dryer works, but does take several cycles to dry. The bunk bed in the 3rd bedroom creaky, but my son slept on it just fine. No paper towels were provided, so just know to bring those. Even despite these things, we would absolutely book this condo again! It was very roomy and the location and views cannot be beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr, 2021
Thank you Kelly!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just Wonderful

How can I sum up AMAZING! The resort, the staff, the condo and the view was EVERYTHING. This was my first time bringing my family to the beach and everything was perfect. We enjoyed ourselves the whole time. We cannot wait to return later this year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb, 2021
Thank you Brandi! Please let me know when you are ready to return to Portofino!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family space

Great space beautiful views. Could use more kitchen towels and a smart tv would be nice. But overall the place was awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Love Pensacola Beach!

We had a great time in Pensacola. Portofino Island is a beautiful resort...right across the street from the beach with easy beach access. There is also a very nice pool we only used 1 day...the beach is just more fun! The condo itself had the most beautiful views of the gulf! Slept 7 of us very comfortably. The condo was very nice but could use a little TLC and probably a good deep clean. The washing machine leaked out into the hallway so we only used it once. The dryer took 3 different cycles to dry a load of towels...so about 3 hours...so we only used it once as well. The BBQ grill didn’t work the night we arrived but we called the owner and someone came the next day to fix it. The kitchen was well equipped, beds were comfortable, furniture was nice...overall a very nice place. We would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A few upgrades needed - furniture, TVs - years of guest has probably worn them out -

Overall we love it- we rented it for some other friends and wanted to stay there ourselves so we booked it and enjoyed every min
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend get away

I love this unit.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you for staying with us! We look forward to your next stay! Carrie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed the long weekend at the Portofino. The place was as beautiful as it looked on line....including the view. We will be back and will try to get that same unit. Thank you!!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you! Please let me know when you a ready to return~ Have a wonderful day!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful but not clean- needs paint and repair

Beautiful property. Loved the view! Problems though... ‘Clean’ towels had makeup stains- gross, dingy brown. Dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Dirty floor- took off my shoes and my white socks were black in minutes. Shower curtain was black on the bottom from mold. Remote was missing- notified front desk. Definitely issues with vrbo cleaning process. Clothes dryer really didn’t work- took 4 hours to damp dry small load of clothes. Paint coming off in small bathroom and lots of paint dings. Place needs some TLC. Beautiful condo. Spoke to front desk and they said it wasn’t their problem. No written instructions for check out so the process was confusing but got it done after going to the main building and back up again. Showed the front desk pics of the conditions. Overall nice place if the cleaning issue is fixed and minor issues taken care of and dryer replaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Very Disappointed

The CONDO was a huge disappointment. While the views were fantastic, the rest of the condo didn't match up. The mattresses in all the beds, except for the sofa bed, need replacing. The beds are unstable and shaking. The Trundle bed kept squeaking and waking the kids up. There were barely enough towels for the whole family and the dryer was pitiful. It didn't seem to get hot. It took 5 hours to dry one load of towels. That is just not acceptable. The TV in the living room was not working. We reported it to management. Somebody came by and said the TV was dead. They would report it to somebody else. Nobody showed up until the next day to check the TV and he replace it. All the pans in the condo were shot. We had to buy a new pan just to cook breakfast. We were very disappointed how cheap some of the cookware was compared to the price of the condo. Some of the furniture on the patio was broken. Somebody should have checked this unit before renting it out and fixed the issues beforehand. I am a world traveler and have stayed at many four-star resorts. I have known Portofino for years because I lived in the neighborhood. When it comes to their restaurant service, nothing has changed. There doesn't seem to be any management. The restaurant customer service is very poor. For a property of this size, there should be a team spirit and the customers should not be lacking anything. Somebody needs to go to training at a 4-star resort and see how it's done. Very poor. It took us over 30 minutes just to get drinks ordered and it took almost an hour to get food. They were not that busy. There were only four tables occupied and it seemed they had at least six waiters, if not more. On a positive note, the check-in staff and the concierge were very helpful and efficient and the dolphin cruise, which was included with our stay, was wonderful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love it there - the nearby park is stunningly beautiful

When we arrived, the curtains had some issues, no big deal for us. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Virginia - Thank you for letting me know about the drapes! Hope to see you again next year! Carrie
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful view

This was our 7th visit to Portofino. This condo has a beautiful view of the ocean. It’s breathtaking. We loved the kitchen dishes. Lots of dishes, pots and pans, griddle , blender . However salt and pepper & coffee filters would have been awesome. The curtains were a little dirty . Not a lot of extra blankets . The comforters were a bit thin. The dryer didn’t work great but I think that’s how all the condos are there. Needed more towels . Great location in a great tower. Lots of room. Some kids or adult games would be a great added touch, it was a great vacation, nice condo, was very clean when we arrived,
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Jeana, Thank you for your feedback! I will share this with the team! We look forward to your return stay with us!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Carrie

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Why they chose this property

Portofino’s beautiful waterfront location, stunning accommodations, world-class resort amenities and customized service standards – make it a natural indulgence. No other resort is located on the Gulf of Mexico, the Santa Rosa Sound and the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The vast complimentary and discounted amenities make Portofino Island a great vacation value.

What makes this property unique

Portofino is situated on 28 beautiful acres in Pensacola Beach between the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the gentle shores of Santa Rosa Sound. It is also adjacent to the pristine Gulf Islands National Seashore. The land itself is called Santa Rosa Island; it is the world’s largest barrier island.

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