🌴 Emerald Heart Cottage – Private Pool, Sleeps 13, 5 Min to Pensacola Beach!
Welcome to Emerald Heart Cottage, a family-friendly Gulf Breeze, FL vacation rental with a private pool, located just 5 minutes from Pensacola Beach and the emerald waters of the Florida Gulf coast.
This spacious Pensacola Beach area vacation home is ideal for families, multiple families traveling together, groups, Blue Angels visitors, and snowbirds looking for a comfortable beach house with a private pool in a quiet neighborhood close to top attractions.
Why guests choose Emerald Heart Cottage: • Private backyard pool (no shared amenities) • Sleeps large groups comfortably • 5-minute drive to Pensacola Beach • Ideal location for Blue Angels air shows and events • Perfect for snowbirds and extended stays • Outdoor fire pit and seating area • Fully equipped kitchen • Fast Wi-Fi and Smart TVs • Family-friendly home in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Inside, this Gulf Breeze vacation rental features an open living space perfect for relaxing after beach days, Blue Angels performances, or sightseeing. The dining area is ideal for group meals, and the fully stocked kitchen includes modern appliances and everything needed for longer stays. Bedrooms offer comfortable beds and fresh linens, while bathrooms are clean, updated, and stocked with essential amenities.
The private outdoor space is one of the home’s biggest highlights. Guests love having their own private pool, outdoor lounge seating, and a fire pit for evenings after spending the day at Pensacola Beach, watching the Blue Angels, or enjoying mild winter weather as a snowbird. The fenced backyard provides privacy and is especially appreciated during longer stays.
Prime Gulf Breeze location near Pensacola Beach: Emerald Heart Cottage is centrally located in Gulf Breeze, FL, offering easy access to: • Pensacola Beach and emerald-green waters • Blue Angels practice sessions and air shows • Gulf Islands National Seashore • Shoreline Park and local splash pads • Restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping • Downtown Pensacola and Naval Aviation Museum
You get all the benefits of staying near Pensacola Beach while avoiding the congestion and parking challenges of beachfront condos — ideal for families, groups, and snowbirds.
This Pensacola Beach area vacation rental with a private pool is perfect for: • Family beach vacations • Multi-family trips • Group getaways • Blue Angels spectators and aviation enthusiasts • Snowbirds seeking a warm winter escape • Extended stays and seasonal rentals
Emerald Heart Cottage is professionally cleaned and carefully maintained between every stay. The owners are committed to providing a smooth booking experience and a clean, comfortable home for both short vacations and longer seasonal stays.
Availability is limited, especially during summer, holidays, Blue Angels season, and winter snowbird months. Book your stay at Emerald Heart Cottage today and enjoy one of the best private-pool vacation rentals near Pensacola Beach.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Very important: Bag all trash—no loose items. Use correct bins: Blue=bagged trash, Green=recycle only, Black=yard waste. Violations may result in a $250 City of Gulf Breeze fine.
Please bring in the white patio furniture cushions and stack them in the dining room next to the table.
Please let us know once you have checked out.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests must provide valid govt-issued ID (Driver's License preferred) matching Vrbo profile within 24 hrs of booking request or it will be denied.
Park only in driveway, not street. Swim at your own risk, guests are fully responsible for pool and ocean safety. By entering, you agree.
Cameras run 24/7 in shared/exterior areas. We only check if there’s an alarm, damage, or illegal activity. By entering, you agree.
Important information
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Property # 3323303vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Gulf Breeze
Located in Gulf Breeze, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. 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 going on at Pensacola Bay Center, or consider a night out at Laguna's Beach Bar & Grill. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
Gulf Breeze Shopping Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Santa Rosa Sound - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Shoreline Park Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Pensacola Station - 17 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 2 min drive
Circle K - 7 min drive
Whataburger - 4 min drive
Shaggy's Pensacola Beach - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 20 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does 🌴 Emerald Heart Cottage – Private Pool, Sleeps 13, 5 Min to Pensacola Beach! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at 🌴 Emerald Heart Cottage – Private Pool, Sleeps 13, 5 Min to Pensacola Beach!?
As of 27 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🌴 Emerald Heart Cottage – Private Pool, Sleeps 13, 5 Min to Pensacola Beach! on 7 Jan, 2027 start from S$1,955, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is 🌴 Emerald Heart Cottage – Private Pool, Sleeps 13, 5 Min to Pensacola Beach! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 🌴 Emerald Heart Cottage – Private Pool, Sleeps 13, 5 Min to Pensacola Beach!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 🌴 Emerald Heart Cottage – Private Pool, Sleeps 13, 5 Min to Pensacola Beach!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 🌴 Emerald Heart Cottage – Private Pool, Sleeps 13, 5 Min to Pensacola Beach!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 🌴 Emerald Heart Cottage – Private Pool, Sleeps 13, 5 Min to Pensacola Beach! located?
Located in the heart of Gulf Breeze, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Woodland Park and Shoreline Park. Shoreline Park Beach and Gulf Breeze Shopping Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).
About the host
Hosted by Heart's Desire Properties
Thank you so much for deciding to stay at our home! We are a fun, young-at-heart couple that visited Pensacola and immediately fell in love with the area. We hope you will love it just as much as we do!
We love spending time with our children and grandchildren, and we are both avid sports enthusiasts. Even though we both have full-time day jobs, we are available to answer any questions you may have during your stay. We want to make your stay is as comfortable as possible.
We are most accessible by text or phone during the day. Thank you again, and we look forward to welcoming you to paradise!
Why they chose this property
The Emerald Heart Cottage has so much to offer! It's a modern style and freshly renovated spacious beach house in Gulf Breeze, (Pensacola) Florida with a large pool and just five minutes from the gorgeous emerald waters of Pensacola Beach. The house sleeps max of 13 people and features four bedrooms including one king size bed, two rooms with one queen each, a kids room with two bunkbeds and a trundle (5 beds total), and a queen pull out sleeper sofa. Take advantage of the fast and free unlimited WiFi, a 75" 4K LED Smart TV in the living room, and 43" 4K LED Smart TV's in every bedroom. Plus a fully stocked kitchen for all your meal preparation and dining needs. The Emerald Heart Cottage is a cozy clean home that provides everything you need for a relaxing, fun, and romantic beach holiday on the Emerald Coast of Florida.
What makes this property unique
Save money by having your entire 13 member crew stay at our home with a pool and a grill in the back yard while preparing your meals in our fully stocked kitchen. It's just 5 minutes drive to the gorgeous emerald waters of Pensacola Beach and a 5 minutes walk to Sunset Children's Park and Splash Pad with playground, skate park, and a fun splash pad for the kiddos. One mile away from the house is another park named Shoreline Park that includes boat launches, public swimming areas, trail systems, and more. This park is perfect for paddle sports, hiking, fishing, packing a picnic, launching your boat, and so much more. You are perfect located by the beach, parks, and beautiful downtown Pensacola shopping. This house truly has it all!