Gulf Breeze Tranquil Retreat 10 min from the Beach
This is a one of a kind home on Gulf Breeze barrier Island 10 min from Pensacola Beach. The house has a park-like setting next to an empty lot full of tall, and mature trees which provides a real sense of privacy even though it is right in Villa Venice, a family neighborhood with houses, some of which have boat docks. You can sit on the patio and listen to the birds during the day, frog concert in the evening and owls at night. Farther in the backyard behind the fence there is a small pond. If you walk there, you will see turtles splashing in the water as they hear you coming. Woodpeckers live in one branch of a birch tree. The living room is huge and sunny with lots of windows so it feels like you are outside while you are reading a book or listening to music because when you look outside, you would see open green space, a park-like backyard. When you walk out on the patio, you will see a pool and garden with lots of flowers. There is a firepit and a picnic table to play games, eat dinner or just chill and talk with your friends or family.
There are outdoor cameras (front entry, garage, back shed, over the patio FACING THE POOL), and an E-lock for which you will have the code to for entry.
There are two smart TVs.
-ROKU in the living room is a smart TV, it has its own smart hub with applications such as YouTube and Netflix which has its own button on the remote. It also has a DVD player.
-The Roku in the front bedroom also has its own smart hub, you can watch your favorite streaming, such as YouTube, Netflix, Paramount, and other services.
There are speakers in the living room which are connected to a Sony device in the console table. The Sony device has Bluetooth connectivity which is commonly used for music.
Pool: 18x38 ft, 23,000 gallons of water. It starts at 4 ft deep, but drops down to 8 ft very fast, so you can not sit and relax in it like in a hotel pool as this pool is bigger than pools in most hotels and if you fall off the float, there is 8 ft of water under you. There is a machine called Polaris that has to stay in the pool at all times. DO NOT DISCONNECT the hose or you will drain the pool and destroy the liner. The Polaris booster pump is programmed to run between 9 and 11 am. YOU CAN NOT just turn on the POLARIS whenever you want to get rid of a few leaves or sand on the bottom of the pool as Polaris pump would burn if it was running at the time when the main pool pump is turned off. Main pool pump usually runs between 8 and 4 pm. Pool service company comes every Friday. There could be leaves or bugs in the pool if it is windy after they leave, but there are tools next to the pool, so you can fish the leaves out. If you prefer a pool with absolutely nothing in it, but lots of other people in it, there is Hilton that has daily pool service and limits entry.
No smoking inside or outside. No drugs, including medical marihuana.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please, do not strip the beds.
Trash:
1) Please, take BLUE BIN (recycle) out on Thursday and put the empty can back in the garage
2) Take GREY bin (regular trash) out on FRIDAY MORNING and put the empty can back in the garage
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
1) All guests must be listed on the reservation. Adult making the booking has to provide a government issued ID. Nonsmoking property inside/outside.
2) No food, drinks, glass, shells in the pool. No washing off sand in it. No jumping - you could break Polaris, pool liner and you can get paralyzed.
3) You are responsible for any falls/injuries/drowning at the property. 8 ft of water under you if you fall off the float. Adult must be present.
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 deadlock
About the area
Gulf Breeze
Located in Gulf Breeze, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Fort Pickens is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach. Gulf Breeze Zoo and Water Warrior are also worth visiting. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Gulf Islands National Seashore - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
Pensacola Beach Beaches - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
Opal Beach - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
Getting around
Pensacola Station - 24 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Circle K - 5 min drive
Rio Bravo - 7 min drive
SONIC Drive In - 5 min drive
Papa John's Pizza - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Gulf Breeze Tranquil Retreat 10 min from the Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Gulf Breeze Tranquil Retreat 10 min from the Beach?
As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf Breeze Tranquil Retreat 10 min from the Beach on 21 Jul, 2026 start from S$456, 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.
How much is parking at Gulf Breeze Tranquil Retreat 10 min from the Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gulf Breeze Tranquil Retreat 10 min from the Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gulf Breeze Tranquil Retreat 10 min from the Beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Gulf Breeze Tranquil Retreat 10 min from the Beach located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Santa Rosa Sound, Gulf Islands National Seashore and Naval Live Oaks Nature Preserve. Tiger Point Golf and Country Club is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We enjoyed our stay at the house. It was in a great location with easy access to the beach, shopping, and downtown Pensacola. We used the pool daily during our stay, it was a great size, and there were pool toys available at the house as well as beach gear. The host was very helpful with letting us know about fun things to do/experience in the area.
Host "Kat" and her son Conner were both very helpful with access and house details. The house was very clean with exception of the garage that was under repair. It appears the interior was recently painted new fixtures which was a plus.The pool was clean and with a few updates needed but fun. Overall a very enjoyable stay.
Steve M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Monica S.
30 Jul, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Outdated
Pool dirty
Bed linens dirty
Outdated TV unable to watch tv in living room only one other tv
Monica S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2024
Monica, I am glad you taught me that VRBO also has a 24-hr line just like Airbnb. that I had to use several times to help with the issues we ran into 1) last minute booking 2) how to cancel it as Monica requested 7, but wanted to bring 9 (over capacity) 3) rebooking the day off the stay when you sent another request 4) calling Mediacom after you complained about TV while you were able to stream 100 GB, 5) complaining about the pool even after the pool company left. 6) I gave you a chance of full refund for day 2-3, so you could stay at a hotel as my house is my heart and I don't want unhappy guests, but you refused. 7) teaching me that giving an honest review to a guest is crucial to warn future hosts. Sorry, we do
not give refunds for unsubstantiated complaints. My best advice is book ahead of time, so you can read listing description and get the right price to be happy. Kat
First of all Katarina couldn’t have been more helpful and responded in a very timely matter to any and all messages sent. My wife had left a pair of shorts at the house and Katarina responded to my message and facilitated us getting the shorts back despite dealing with personal issues. That alone made the stay worth it to us. This place is a beautiful home in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood. The pictures do not do it justice. Anything that you would need for your stay, within reason, was provided to us. The pool was amazing and our daughter absolutely had a blast playing in it. The property is within minutes of anywhere you would need or want to go when visiting Pensacola, FL. We would recommend this home to anyone and everyone. I promise you won’t find a better host out there. Thank you again Katerina for your hospitality.
Jason P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Katarina
I work in the medical field and I love to take care of children, but I have always loved travelling, meeting new people and learning more about different cultures. That is one of the reasons why I like to host so that other people also can experience everything Pensacola has to offer and so that families can make memories here, same as I did. My phone does not have enough storage for all the beach videos and pictures of animals, flowers and sunsets that I took here.
Why they chose this property
The house is 10 minutes from Pensacola Beach - you just drive over one bridge. Our peaceful neighborhood makes any stay here memorable.
What makes this property unique
Relaxing backyard, with an empty lot next door, bright stars, and peaceful animals.