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Beachfront Pensacola Home | Beautiful Gulf Views, Large Private Deck and Grill!

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Welcome to I'd Rather Be Gulfing
A wooden deck with a white table and chairs, overlooking a beach with clear blue water.
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious living room with two white sofas, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the ocean.
A wooden deck with white lounge chairs and a barbecue grill.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Pensacola Beach Beaches
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 23

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pensacola Beach, FL
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Opal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Sound
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 King Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront Pensacola Home | Beautiful Gulf Views, Large Private Deck and Grill!

If you’ve ever wondered why Pensacola Beach’s sugary sands are so popular, then stay at I’d Rather Be Gulfing to find the answer. This stunning six-bedroom Pensacola Beach, Florida vacation home is perfectly designed for a group getaway, as it sleeps 23 guests with ease. Whether you’re relaxing on the patio deck overlooking the waves or enjoying a fun activity on Pensacola Beach, any vacation here will be one to remember!

The home’s first floor provides ample covered parking for you and your guests. When you enter, you’ll instantly arrive on the second floor. An open floor plan hosts the living room, with large windows that overlook the Gulf, allowing for plenty of natural light and picturesque views. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a blue-tiled backsplash make preparing meals in the kitchen a delight.

I’d Rather Be Gulfing also features two primary bedrooms; one is found on the second floor, while the other is on the third floor. Both come with beautifully decorated en suite bathrooms and access to the patio deck and beachfront balcony. With plenty of comfortable seating for you and your guests, all you need to do is sit back, relax, and breathe in the fresh sea air. The two bedrooms.

Meanwhile, you’ll absolutely want to take the time to get out and explore all Pensacola Beach has to offer. When you aren’t preparing meals in the kitchen or on the private gas grill, try any of the area’s delicious, local restaurants. Depending on your occasion, casual and upscale dining can be found here. This is also the place to try exciting watersports, from parasailing over the Santa Rosa Sound to surfing on the Gulf. The Pensacola Beach Trolley offers free rides to help you explore the area from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day.

Reserve I’d Rather Be Gulfing with us today to start planning your perfect beach vacation!

Clean Coverlet Program: This property provides fresh and clean bed linens, including comforters and coverlets, laundered prior to every check-in.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 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 # 1573141vb
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

About the area

Pensacola Beach

Located in Pensacola Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and Cordova Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider The Sabine Sandbar and Laguna's Beach Bar & Grill. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, snorkelling and parasailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Pensacola Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Opal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 25 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Pensacola Home | Beautiful Gulf Views, Large Private Deck and Grill! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachfront Pensacola Home | Beautiful Gulf Views, Large Private Deck and Grill!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Pensacola Home | Beautiful Gulf Views, Large Private Deck and Grill!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Pensacola Home | Beautiful Gulf Views, Large Private Deck and Grill!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Pensacola Home | Beautiful Gulf Views, Large Private Deck and Grill! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pensacola Beach holiday home is just steps away from Opal Beach and Pensacola Beach Beaches. Casino Beach and Quietwater Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Naomi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
House was okay. It’s older and the exterior and the kitchen need a lot of updating. There is one board on the deck that sticks up and is a tripping hazard. The location was great! Right on the beach. The bathrooms were very clean. Had another issue not the host’s fault, but the host took a while to respond. They did however take care of the problem, so it was all right in the end.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this property we did a beach wedding on the beach it accommodated our large group perfectly the kitchen was overly stocked !!! The view and short distant to the beach was absolutely amazing he porch was huge there were so many options of food and shopping across the street would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

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

Great place to stay

Great house and the view was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2022
Hello Aaron, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

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

Great House for large family

Nice place, beautiful views and just a few short steps to the beach.
View from the deck
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vassili D.

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

Great time!

Wonderful location, all nearby. We had great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect. Kitchen was well stocked with supplies to cook for a large group. Beds were comfortable with lots of towels. Be aware it really is a “starter pack” bring your own TP & paper towels. Had an ant & roach issue (it’s summer in Florida, hard to keep those out) Easy walk to the beach with all the beach chairs & umbrellas available Industrial ice maker a HUGE win!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in several houses in Pensacola Beach with 4 generations of our family, 4 married couples with their kids. They agreed this was the best one yet. The house was great with everything working and being on the beach was, of course, a big hit. When we had a need, it was addressed very quickly. Only negative that has been mentioned by other vacationers, the big deck has a number of nail heads exposed so you have to wear shoes or be very careful where you walk. Still 5 stars, though.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Dreamy beach house!

Beautiful beach house that accommodated a large extended family! The storage room on the bottom level was full of the beach items we needed. The ice machine was a bonus. We did have a few maintenance issues but the management sent someone right away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Perfect for a beach wedding

This property was amazing for our beach wedding we had! We had the rehearsal and reception right under the house. It was beautiful and perfect!!! Definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2023
Hello Ashley, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Beautiful home

The home is beautiful and is right on the beach. It is very comfortable and provided lots of room for our family to spread out. The management company went above and beyond to make sure that we had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2022
Hello Kim, We love a good family vacation and we are happy to know that you had a great time! Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again soon! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tuana D.

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

Overall good - expensive compared to previous years

Decent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2022
Hello Tuana, Thank you for sharing the positive review. Hope to see you again in the near future! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nelson R.

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

Love the house

Things were nice, the view, the house, inside the house, it is for the future, I would like more clean the house but I love it. Nothing wrong with…
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa W.

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

Family Vacation

This house was right on the beach which was very nice and was plenty big enough for all of our family for my parents 50th wedding anniversary! Overall it was a nice rental, however it could stand a good DEEP cleaning and a few repairs (lights, touch up paint, doors, dishwasher, etc.) in each room and bathroom, as well as fixing the blinds on the back door or totally removing them from the door. Overall we had a great time and the roominess and location & beach views were great!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2022
Hello Melissa, We love a good family vacation and we are happy to know that you had a great time! Thank you for your review! We will pass these housekeeping items over to our property management team so they can be addressed. We hope to see you again next year! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

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

Literally on the beach!

Such pretty views from every window facing the waters. So peaceful and relaxing! The only "bad" things about the property are how bare bones the supplies are. You'll need to bring everything...including salt/pepper and hand soap. First world problems compared to the beautiful home. Enjoy your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Hello Brad, Thank you for your review. We do appreciate your feedback on supplies. We hope that you come back again soon. ~Your Southern Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Ivan C.

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

Great house

Amazing location, home was ok overall BUT except a few things like the grill, it was super dirty, propane tanks provided were all empty (3 of them), something to point at was the nails on the back wood porch, some of them were sticking out and that could be very dangerous to anybody walking with or without any shoes/sandals, that needs to be fixed asap, outdoor shower to clean sand is very old it even has rust on it pipe is about to explode on its own, I would definitely recommend owner/owners fixed some of these things
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2024
We want to thank you for taking time out of your day to provide us with feedback about your stay. We here at Southern strive to make every Guest experience with us as pleasant as possible. I understand that your stay fell short of expectations due to the property not being held up to our standards. Our records do not indicate that these issues were reported to our guest services team during your stay. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of guest services to our guests, which does not seem to be the case for your stay. We sincerely apologize that this affected your stay so negatively. Due to your most recent feedback, we have provided our operations team with your concerns and plan to have a team go through this property to get things back up to our standards. We hope you provide us with the opportunity to host you again in the future. -Your Southern Team
Verified

6/10 Okay

Guillermo A.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

The house was not clean when we check in

Ok !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2020
Thank you for your review Guillermo and we sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced upon arrival. Thank you for taking the time to report your concerns and allowing us to come address them for you. Our goal is always for our guests to have relaxing vacations from arrival to departure and we sincerely apologize we missed the mark on this trip. We would love the chance to see you again in the future to show you a stay that meets our true Southern standard. Kind Regards, Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

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

Great property on beach

Great property right on the beach. Only problem I found is the upkeep. Blinds were falling off the door, and the others were broken so when you open the door you knocked small children over because you couldn’t see them on the other side. Couldn’t blow dry your hair in either bathroom because the outlets were tripped and we couldn’t get them back on.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2022
Hi Jan thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deidre A.

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

Location to the beach was great.

Overall The house lacked some amenities the cleanliness was not as great as it could’ve been the couches were extremely dirty or not backyard but it was from a sanitation standpoint was very unacceptable people want to get paid immediately fans have not been dusted the baseboards were filthy lot so I’m not sure how often a deep cleaning is done between stays so that may be part of the issue bus
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2022
Hello Deidre, Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave us this review and feedback. We apologize that this stay was not up to your standards, or the standards of Southern Vacation Rentals. We have passed along the review to the owners for further inspection and the scheduling of a detailed clean but do enjoy that you found the proximity to the beach ideal for you and your family. If you ever find yourself on the Emerald Coast once again, we do invite you back for the chance to show you a true 5 star Southern stay! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Papa

Property manager told us in advance that the stove top and the oven were not fully functional. They provided an air fryer and discounted our stay. We had a live roach in the kitchen, a rat that climbed the outside stairs and visited the deck at different times of the day and the outside stairs to the deck was in disrepair, and a chair had been to block the use thereof.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2023
Hello John, Thank you for your review and feedback. We pride ourselves with providing the highest quality of Guest Services to our guest and that does not seem to be the case for your stay. We sincerely apologize that this affected your stay so negatively. We are happy to share that the stairs have been repaired, and the Oven & stove are fully functional. The unit is also treated regularly by Pest Control. We do hope that you will come back and stay with us again so we may show you a true 5-Star experience on the Gulf Coast. Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

6/10 Okay

Meg C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Good trip, but had a bumpy start

The property location and beach was just perfect When we arrived the door code didn’t work (quickly fixed) and none of the ice makers were operational, but there were plans to address this in the next couple of weeks. The property manager brought us a few bags of ice and let us know that we’d be reimbursed for the cost of ice during our stay. The upstairs AC wasn’t working when we arrived so the first night was a bit uncomfortable for the people upstairs. The property manager was extremely responsive, had repairmen on site the next morning to check it out, and show us how to reset it if needed (worked great for the rest of our stay). There were just a couple of minor repairs needed (outside ceiling fans), but overall the property was in great shape. Would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2021
Thank you for reviewing your recent stay. We are glad to hear that overall your stay was great and to hear that our team was so quick to respond to any issues you may have had. We hope to host you again soon! Kind Regards, -Your Southern Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca E.

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

Perfect location!

If you are primarily interested in close proximity to the beach, this house is perfect!! The house is definitely getting aged in places and needs some updating. The back porch had blue masking tape all over it and has a weird step right off the back door. The bathroom situation is very weird. One bathroom has no shower door or curtain and water gets everywhere and the “master suite” bathroom has no shower at all, just a garden tub with a shower head that didn’t work. The kitchen was the most difficult to work with. We are all meals except for 1 at the house and we were there 5 days. There is NOTHING there except for dishes. No dishwasher soap, dish soap, paper towels, salt, pepper, coffee filters, foil…nothing. We had ordered groceries but still had to go back for items you don’t think about on vacation. We have stayed in several beach houses and they were always stocked with the odd and end things that made cooking so much easier. Overall, the house was great due to the location. Perfect spot! The house was okay but maybe not worth the amount of money.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your review and feedback! We apologize for experience that you had with our staff. We here at Southern pride ourselves in providing quality guest services and products to our guest. Our 24 hours Guest Service Team is always available to assist with any issues that you might have while on your stay with us. We would like to ask in the future, should any other issues arise to please let us know so we can quickly address them and get your stay with us back on track. We look forward to hosting you again. – Your Southern Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph S.

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

Excellent location, great house, with a great view. Minor annoyances.

Overall we really loved this house. It was comfortable and spacious and definitely had plenty of room. The view was incredible. Being able to step directly to the beach from the back porch is great. The picture window in the living room area is to be coveted. Having 2 refrigerators and an ice machine available made plenty of space for drinks and food. Having a quality washer and dryer available was also rather nice. Minor annoyances to be aware of, but not necessarily deal breakers: The couches are stained, but not overly obvious. The HVAC filters are dirty and not changed as often as they should be. So if you have dust allergies, be aware of this. Didn't affect us too much. The wifi range absolutely sucks. It goes in and out and isn't very good. But if you stay close to the main living room and kitchen area it'll work just fine, especially for small work tasks like browsing the internet and checking emails. The beds can be uncomfortable depending on what type of bed you like. A few of them dip in the middle and can hurt. The pillows on each bed throughout the house seem to be very stiff. So if you like a soft fluffy pillow, bring your own! The last one that may or may not be a deal breaker for you, is that you cannot adjust the air conditioning or heating. It is locked to a specific temperature. For us it was comfortable enough and none of the minor annoyances was a deal breaker. I would highly suggest giving folks control over the climate controls and having removable and cleanable couch covers. Overall though it was a wonderful spot and we had a great time with our family and friends. I would not hesitate to rent this house again for a future vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov, 2021
Hello Joseph, We love a good family vacation and we are happy to know that you had a great time! Thank you for your review! We apologize for the annoyances you encountered. The wifi range does vary depending on the internet provider in the area. The HVAC filters have since been changed. Since the beds, couches, and thermostat are all provided and controlled by the owner of the home, we will pass along your suggestions. We hope to see you again next year! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

8/10 Good

benjamin a g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and house. Bugs were a problem inside the home. Needs to have an exterminator out soon. The back porch was huge and fantastic but nails were coming up from almost every board, so it made it very hazardous for us. Especially having 3 young children wanting to play out there multiple of us came away with cuts and foot injuries from the nails. The master bathtub would never get above lukewarm and a tv upstairs did not work. Would recommend but not for the same price until the above problems were fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Loving it

This home is beautiful, setting and location. It was perfect for my family. Had a little trouble with the AC and was taken care of on time. This is going to be our vacation home for awhile. Strongly recommended. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2021
Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We hope that you return soon. Kind regards, Your Southern Team.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paige W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Not what we expected.

When we checked in the door would not open with the code. We were put on hold for 8 minutes to get through to a person to help. Once we were able to talk to a person she was very helpful and got us situated. Upon entering the upstairs air conditioning was not working. Again we were on hold for about 10 minutes, were told someone would be there "shortly". No one ever came. On hold again, told tomorrow. We had the rest of our family stop at a hotel on the way. A technician did not arrive until 2:00 the next day to get it fixed. We were comped the first night. Both ice makers were broken. We were supplied bags of ice which was nice. The technician for the ice maker did not come until late in the week. The house itself is good. The main drawback is that there is not a shower in the master, only a tub with a hand held sprayer. We had 12 people with 3 showers. I'm sure if I had looked more closely to the description I would have figured that out so that is my fault, we were just surprised since most houses have a shower in the master. Also the coffee maker did not work. We let them know...on hold again...and they said they would put an order in. We bought one the next morning. We never heard from them again regarding the coffee maker. As far as cleanliness it was good except the window shutters were very dirty. All in all I would not rent from this company again. I don't think VRBO was responsible but the company hired to maintain it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

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