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Bay Cottage Retreat on the Canal

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Private kitchen
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

A Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

A Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

A Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

A Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

A Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bay Cottage Retreat on the Canal

Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space. Enjoy outdoor entertaining, fishing, or just plain relaxing in this canal front home. This neighborhood consists of mostly retired military personnel and boast of a quiet and safe getaway away from the crowds and traffic. If your agenda is to spend quality time with loved ones away from the rat race then bring your flip flops, sunscreen and a good book! Your here!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3143055vb
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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Pensacola

Located in Pensacola, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Fort Pickens is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pensacola Beach Beaches and Perdido Key Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pensacola Bay Center or Five Flags Speedway.
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Pensacola, FL

What's nearby

  • Youngs Hammock - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pensacola Naval Air Station - 20 min drive - 18.3 km
  • National Museum of Naval Aviation - 27 min drive - 23.5 km
  • University of West Florida - 29 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Perdido Key Beach - 30 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 18 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Cottage Retreat on the Canal pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bay Cottage Retreat on the Canal?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bay Cottage Retreat on the Canal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Cottage Retreat on the Canal?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay Cottage Retreat on the Canal located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Little Island, Osceola Municipal Golf Course and Pensacola Village Shopping Center. Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park and Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was absolutely beautiful and everything we expected based on the profile. The owner was extremely good at communicating and quick to respond. We plan for this to be our go to place when visiting our Pensacola family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

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

Fantastic stay!

Fantastic stay! The property was lovely, offering convenient water access. The host's excellent communication ensured our comfort throughout. Would recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara R.

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

Fun times

We enjoyed the Blue Angels flying over.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Away from it all but with a short drive to get back

Peaceful and quiet property where we could soak up each other's company with a game or around a fire in the back. Lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Endrea C.

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

Great Family trip!

When we arrived the house was clean and very suitable for our needs. There was room for all of our family and the children loved it! We were able to get to any stores we needed and the beach was just a short drive. We had a lot of fun and was able to relax without crowds of people. My husband was stung by a wasp the first day but we got wasp spray and that was our only complaint but you can’t help nature. Would definitely recommend this place for a peaceful stay in Florida. Would stay again if ever back down that way!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

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

Rural but not!

We absolutely loved our Easter visit. I loved that I could sit out back and listen to the wind in the trees and feel like I was in the country, but get in my car and five minutes later I’m wherever I need to be. The property is very large with lots of room for our family to spread out. We loved the backyard because it is right on a creek. My son-in-law caught a huge drum the yard. My grandson caught fire flies. All the amenities that you need our ride at your fingertips. Plenty of linens. The beds were very comfortable. This will be my go to spot when I go to visit my family in Pensacola. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

deb g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not as advertised

We actually didn’t stay, there were already renters. (Roaches). We didn’t even unpack after carrying all the bags inside. There were multiple problems. There was a broken window in the living room. The tv remote didn’t work. The shower curtain stained horribly. The tub was stained. But the kicker was the roaches. We obtained a full refund.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James B.

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

Good location.

Enjoyed our stat
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Bentley

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Michelle and Jody Bentley combined two of their passions, the love of people and the love of real estate and created Screaming Reel Properties. With their passion for creating beautiful homes and getaways coupled with their love of people and making them happy. They decided to venture into the world of vacation rentals. So they took two tiny one bedroom apartments and opened the doors to their new adventure. Those two tiny apartments quickly grew to what is now 25 houses, apartments, and condo's in Pensacola, and Fort Walton Beach. But the dream did not stop there! They brought in the family. Today's Screaming Reel Properties is now run by the entire family. Brother Cary and his wife Debbie joined the team in 2021 to make it a true family business we also have some of the kids out taking care of things as well. And They will all be looking forward to sharing another Beautiful Day in Paradise with you!

Why they chose this property

Located on a canal with access to Perdido Bay by Kayak, paddle board, or canoe. This is a sweet little haven for those who love to fish. The canal has been known to be home to redfish, mullet, trout and catfish.

Languages:

English

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