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The RED DOOR: Explore Pensacola's Downtown Entertainment next to Wedding Venues!

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Welcome to The Red Door circa 1880 - Downtown Pensacola!
The Red Door main entrance!
Formal but cozy dining table for 8.
living room
Super comfortable leather couch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunkroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd floor bedroom

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

Hallway bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master bedroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The RED DOOR: Explore Pensacola's Downtown Entertainment next to Wedding Venues!

Step into history at 'The Hawkins House,' a meticulously preserved 1880s gem in downtown Pensacola. This 2000 sqft retreat seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern comfort, offering a Southern town ambiance on a tranquil side street. Revel in the open-concept design, bathed in natural light, adorned with rich furnishings, and showcasing 19th-century features. Sleeps six comfortably and dog friendly with screening (fee). Your perfect getaway awaits in the heart of vibrant Downtown Pensacola!

Once inside The RED DOOR, you will feel like you've entered a treasure discovery as this spacious, luxurious home boasts 2000 sq ft of beautiful space. The house is fully renovated with contemporary updates while preserving its impressive 19th-century features. Its open concept and high ceilings throughout the quaint living and dining room allow your family to be in two spaces simultaneously. This welcoming home has two bedrooms (plus a bunk room) and two and a half baths, where attention to detail has been considered for maximum enjoyment of everything from its bedding and furnishings to kitchenware. On the ground floor, with a spacious en-suite bathroom (spacious shower, + clawfoot tub) and a walk-in closet, is the master bedroom with a king-size bed next to the bunk room with twin beds towards the back of the home, which makes them very private. The upstairs bedroom - has a queen bed and a full bathroom with a tub. Please note that there are 15 steps to access the upstairs bedroom.

We are within walking distance or a mile radius to all major wedding venues - The Barkley House, The Palafox House, Old Christ Church, 5eleven Palafox, The Junction Pensacola, Supposey Warehouse + Garden, Palafox Wharf Waterfront, The Rails on Wright St., Court De Luna, New World Inn, Seville Quarter.

BEDROOM DESCRIPTION (up to 6 adults/Children over 12 years old):

MASTER BEDROOM: One (1) King size bed in the master bedroom and a dresser on the first floor. Sleeps two (2) people.

BUNKROOM (BUNK BEDS - TWIN) OFF THE MASTER: TWIN-size bunk beds are set. Sleeps two (2) adults or two (2) children. The bunk beds are adjacent to the master bedroom and share the master bathroom. A pocket door separates the master and adjacent rooms for privacy. To access the master bath, you'll need to enter the bunk room.

BEDROOM UPSTAIRS: There is One (1) Queen size bed in the upstairs room with a full bathroom.

**UPSTAIRS ROOM VERY IMPORTANT: To access the second-floor bedroom (queen bed with a full-size bathroom with a tub), there is a narrow set of stairs with 15 steps to climb.

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About the area

Pensacola

Located in Pensacola, this holiday home is in the city centre. Shoppers can check out Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Opal Beach and Pensacola Beach Beaches. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pensacola Bay Center or Blue Wahoos Stadium. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Pensacola, FL

What's nearby

  • Seville Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Historic Pensacola Village - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Saenger Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pensacola Bay Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Blue Wahoos Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 9 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪200 South - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Seville Quarter - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Juan’s Flying Burrito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O'Riley's Irish Pub Downtown - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The District - ‬5 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for our dog. Huge fenced in yard, and even had bags on hand to clean up after him.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully restored historical home
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BigTommy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great backyard for the dog and people. The greatest asset of the home is it's location, but the decor and comfy is tied for for best asset too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious, clean, nicely updated, and very well equipped. Location is walking to downtown for eating and shopping. Also, not far drive to the beach. Would stay again when in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Red Door is a fantastic Vrbo. We park the car in the driveway and walk everywhere - to downtown, the waterfront, numerous local restaurants with a variety of price points, museums, etc. Besides location, the amenities are top notch. The kitchen is well-equipped, linens are plentiful, living room seating is comfortable. It’s a wonderful choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MK A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect! We had a wonderful time and hope to go back soon. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Season L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historical house in a quality neighborhood. The host was so accommodating and gave great advice on local eateries and things to do. Easy to get around town from the house. Super cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vince s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Red Door was a great place to stay in Downtown Pensacola. The property manager, Gloria, was responsive, helpful, and very pleasant. The location was great and very walkable to nearby restaurants, parks, and shops. The 150 year old home has lots of charm compared to many of the newer rentals downtown. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this home, manager, and owners.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT S.

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

Wonderful time in downtown Pensacola

Great time in the historic district of downtown Pensacola. A beautiful, historic home in walking distance to top restaurants and a short drive to the beach. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Perfect location!

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend at the Hawkins house! House was cozy and clean and check in and out was a breeze!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Family get together

A wonderful location and beautiful home for our family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Great location

Everyone loved the house: our family, our dog, our friends. The location is perfect for walking to everything downtown and the accommodations were wonderfully comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim & Dale H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
RED door “Hawkins house” circa 1880, is the finest in town craftsman, bungalow house we’ve ever stayed in. Our son attends UWF - 15 min away from this house: it was perfect. two blocks to the bay, walk in the parks, five minute walk downtown, 10 minute walk to the wahoo stadium; walkable restaurants, one minute away, sushi, pubs, local Mexican & live music, one minute away. This place is amazing : took a 3 hour boat ride over at Pensacola beach; Centrally located & definitely will be back - loved our three day getaway, vacationing from the forgotten coast of Florida.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Z.

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

Wonderful stay

Great property for a family stay. Very nice layout and yard. Close to everything you could need while in town. Host was very helpful and all communications were flawless. We will absolutely stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Unbeatable Location

Spacious property in a cute, very walkable neighborhood. Perfect location for visiting family in the area. Easy drive to Pensacola Beach and NAS Pensacola. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deana C.

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

Cute house n great location

Love the house. Clean and great location. Can walk to most of downtown entertainment.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

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

Review

Property was just as advertised. We had a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Family Christmas

Another great stay at an excellent house. We love the location and the house. The dog loved the fenced back yard. Thanks again for the great memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

belita k.

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

Beautiful house and wonderful location

The property is just absolutely wonderful. Really enjoyed our stay. Perfect location and nothing could have been better. Lovely trip!! Thanks to the property owner/manager for making this such a lovely time for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim Z.

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

Cozy and comfortable

Great stay. Perfect for our family needs. The home is beautifully decorated and clean. We especially loved our walks through the historic neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2020
Thank you for your kind words! We enjoyed hosting your family at The Red Door Pensacola and are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

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

Fantastic Stay at the Red Door House in Historic Pensacola

Very well kept historic home. It has great character and is in a fantastic location for both downtown Pensacola and the beach--we enjoy both. Gloria is the best property manager too. Thank you--we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great

Everything was as advertised. The house was great. The location was great as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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

Exceeded our expectations!

This historic home, and in particular its location, exceeded our expectations. We’ve been coming to Pensacola for 20 years, but never stayed in the downtown area. We were able to walk to endless food options and the bustle of downtown. We live in a historic home, so we’re partial to that kind of charm… but this home is beautiful and clean and roomy and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Perfect Location

The Red Door is the perfect location to explore downtown Pensacola and the bay. Restaurants, art galleries, theatre, and shopping. The home itself is comfortable with all the kitchen essentials and a fenced-in backyard so the dogs can frolic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Girlfriend Getaway

We went for a girlfriend getaway and this was the perfect house and location. From sitting on the front porch drinking coffee to walking to shops and restaurants we loved it. The house has been updated and kept historic at the same time. I will definitely recommend this to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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