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16𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝑳𝒖𝒙𝒖𝒓𝒚 𝒢𝓊𝓁𝒻 𝒱𝒾ℯ𝓌 5 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 2br

View from inside and out to the balcony and Gulf Unit 1606 Tower 2 “Stayawhile"

Pool and Jacuzzi one of many on the property

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61333 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Air conditioning
Gym
Dryer
Hot tub

Explore the area

Pensacola Beach, FL

Park East On-Leash Dog Beach
‪12 min walk‬
Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
‪8 min drive‬
Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier
‪9 min drive‬
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd bedroom bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

3rd 1/2 bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

16𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝑳𝒖𝒙𝒖𝒓𝒚 𝒢𝓊𝓁𝒻 𝒱𝒾ℯ𝓌 5 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 2br

Welcome to Stayawhile — Unit 1606 in Tower 2 at the luxurious Portofino Resort, Pensacola Beach. With fabulous 5-star reviews and views of both sunrise and sunset over the Gulf of Mexico, this Gulf-view condo offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and scenery.

Located directly across from the beach (a short walk—true for all Portofino condos), Stayawhile features a private balcony with stunning, unobstructed Gulf views. Please note: this unit does not have an electric grill, as some Portofino condos do.

📽 Video tour: Watch here — it’s the best way to see if this condo is the right fit for your stay!

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Important Booking Info
• Must be 25+ to rent and staying on premise.
• Max occupancy: 6 guests, including children.
• No smoking, no pets.
• We do not advertise on Craigslist.
• Highly recommend purchasing travel insurance at booking (via VRBO or your preferred provider).

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Inside the Condo
• Bedrooms: 1 King (primary), 1 Queen (second), 1 Double sleeper sofa (living room)
• Bathrooms: 2½ baths
• Fully stocked kitchen with all the essentials
• Extras you’ll love: coffee, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, garbage bags, beach towels—things most rentals don’t provide.

You’ll truly just need to bring your luggage and yourself!

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Resort Amenities (Portofino)

Portofino charges an $80 check-in fee + $25/day amenity fee (paid directly to them), covering:
• Indoor Olympic-size pool
• Multiple outdoor pools
• Jacuzzis
• Fitness center
• Lifestyle center access

Optional extras—such as spa services, water sports, or certain activities—are available for an additional cost at the resort.

We’re proud to maintain consistent 5-star ratings across all our managed condos, with many happy repeat guests. Stayawhile is stocked and set up so you can relax from the moment you walk in the door.

Property manager

Mary Bedard

Premier Host

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Dryer

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pensacola Beach

Located in Pensacola Beach, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pensacola Beach Beaches and Navarre Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pensacola Bay Center or Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pensacola Beach, FL

What's nearby

Opal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Park East On-Leash Dog Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
Casino Beach - 9 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

Pensacola Station - 29 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Circle K - ‬20 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬19 min drive
‪SONIC Drive In - ‬21 min drive
‪Native Cafe - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 16𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝑳𝒖𝒙𝒖𝒓𝒚 𝒢𝓊𝓁𝒻 𝒱𝒾ℯ𝓌 5 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 2br have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is 16𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝑳𝒖𝒙𝒖𝒓𝒚 𝒢𝓊𝓁𝒻 𝒱𝒾ℯ𝓌 5 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 2br pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 16𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝑳𝒖𝒙𝒖𝒓𝒚 𝒢𝓊𝓁𝒻 𝒱𝒾ℯ𝓌 5 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 2br?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 16𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝑳𝒖𝒙𝒖𝒓𝒚 𝒢𝓊𝓁𝒻 𝒱𝒾ℯ𝓌 5 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 2br?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 16𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝑳𝒖𝒙𝒖𝒓𝒚 𝒢𝓊𝓁𝒻 𝒱𝒾ℯ𝓌 5 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 2br located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pensacola Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Beach Beaches. Opal Beach and Park East On-Leash Dog Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Leah S.

15 Aug, 2025

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

Wonderful condo and host, Mary is awesome! We truly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

21 Jul, 2025

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

This condo is absolutely perfect! It is spotless, well stocked, and the view just can’t be beat. Mary was so kind and helpful before and during our trip! I can’t recommend staying here enough! We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl V.

27 Jul, 2025

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

Awesome property for a vacation

Property was incredible. The sunsets were epic. Everything for a much needed vacation! !! Thank you !!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

3 Jul, 2025

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

Amazing vacation getaway

The condo was beyond our expectations on cleanliness and many extras, that made it super convenient for our family. We loved everything about the property and amenities. Will return!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

17 May, 2025

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

Beautiful condo and resort

We love Portofino and will return. This was our third visit and our favorite unit.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

27 Jun, 2025

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

Family vaca

Amazing week in paradise! We loved our stay at Portofino and will be back!!! The condo was beautiful- clean and had everything we needed! Mary was great and so responsive to any questions we had about the resort and the area. Our kids loved going from pool to gulf to bay- they were never bored! We Hope to go back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie M.

16 Jul, 2025

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

We're locals and booked for the Homecoming Blue Angels air show. We had a great view of the show from our balcony and booked a resort Blue Angels cruise to watch the show center point. This condo unit is the closest of all the towers to the resort's amenities: restaurants, bar, pools, and water sport rentals. Immaculately clean with everything you need. We highly recommend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

2 Aug, 2025

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

We absolutely loved our stay at this condo at Portofino! The view from our condo was spectacular! The condo was super clean! The beds were amazing! We love the resort because it has everything! My husband got a massage at the spa for some shoulder stiffness and he said it was great! My daughter and her friend loved the beach! Our sunset dolphin excursion was amazing! We will definitely be back! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

1 Jun, 2025

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

Fabulous!

Condo was amazing. Love everything about it!! Can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rovers R.

26 Mar, 2025

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

Wonderful stay!

Great stay with love how clean the unit was - amazing view! Also just the fact that they have the small basics you need for the trip and do not have to go shopping for weird things like trash bags , dish soap, or even beach towels. They have the placed stocked!We will stay with them again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa W.

16 Apr, 2025

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

10/10!!!!

We had the BEST vacation. The room is flawless, the portofino resort is beautiful and the host Mary was the absolute sweetest! The location was perfect, quick walk to the beach and the pools on property were nice as well! We can’t wait to come back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

27 Oct, 2024

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

Great weekend

Great place to stay for a weekend getaway

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody M.

24 Apr, 2025

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

Spring Break

Very nice

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

28 Apr, 2025

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

Great experience!

The property was very clean and well maintained. The listing was very clean and had everything we needed. The property manager communicated very well and was very responsive to any questions. I would definitely recommend staying here. I can’t wait to be back! I added a picture of the view for reference.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

7 Jun, 2025

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

Another Trip in Paradise!

Second year in a row in this beautiful condo! Literally lacks nothing. Location, view, cleanliness, stocked well, nice decor, comfy beds, etc etc! We had one MINOR issue with working the TV and got a call back within five minutes of asking about it. Mary is the best! Highly recommend this condo. We will be back again next year!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle d.

3 Jul, 2022

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

Wonderful spot!

This bright and spacious condo is a perfect spot for a family getaway. Loved the restaurant, pool and beaches on site!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

12 Jan, 2023

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

Great place to get away!

Portofino is a great place to vacation at and this condo was perfect for the family. Beautiful views and a homey feel.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 May, 2023

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

Excellent Views

Everything was great and the view of Gulf was excellent!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

26 Jun, 2020

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

Very clean place, Mary was very nice and responsive.

Love portafino, very nice place and amenities

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

15 Sept, 2023

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

Perfect getaway

Celebrating 30 years of marriage great location near everything. Property clean perfect quick getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

9 Jul, 2024

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

Great unit!

We live Portifino and the views from this unit were spectacular! Had everything we needed and more!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

14 Apr, 2021

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

Beautiful scenery

Beautiful condo. We enjoyed our stay. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy W.

17 Jul, 2022

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

Amazing stay!

We had the best stay! 10/10! Will definitely be back’

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

6 Dec, 2020

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

Perfect Getaway

Had a great long weekend getaway with my best friend. Views were incredible!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

5 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Our stay was absolutely amazing. The Stayawhile offers awesome views of the Gulf, beautiful accommodations with an upscale feel. The unit was very clean and packed with amenities for everything - ranging from paper towels to boogie boards. I definitely plan to stay again and would highly recommend it to others!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mary Bedard

I am not the owner of this property I manage it with my business partner Jeff and myself and we have a Baker’s dozen of different rentals located on Pensacola Beach. We have been doing this since 2013 and we try to make these feel like a home not just a rental . We make sure these are better than your expectations and how we stock them up the way we would like them we have the same people cleaning for us who we pay well and who give a damn and that has garnished us solid five star reviews on all the rentals we handle .

Why they chose this property

This is located on the 16th floor in tower two at the prestigious Portofino Island resort with a fabulous gulf front view.

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.
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.