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Updated Beach Cottage | Steps from the Gulf | Pet Friendly | Rooftop Deck

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A coastal residential area with beachfront properties, including modern houses and a beachside road.
A modern hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A pathway flanked by modern buildings with a clear sky above.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a cabinet.
A two-story deck with outdoor seating, a staircase, and a view of the surrounding area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Overlooking the ocean, this vacation home accommodates 12 guests with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It offers outdoor areas like a patio and access to water activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving. Enjoy nearby attractions like Pensacola Beach and Santa Rosa Sound while exploring adventure activities in the area. The property is pet-friendly.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pensacola Beach Beaches
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Playground on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Pensacola Beach, FL
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Updated Beach Cottage | Steps from the Gulf | Pet Friendly | Rooftop Deck

This home can best be described as an updated beach cottage. It started life as an unassuming block beach house but has gone through multiple additions and upgrades to become the beautiful modern beach cottage you see today.

This home has a master suite with king bed and private master bath. Bedroom 2 has two full beds and private bath. Bedrooms 3 and 4 both have one queen bed and share a hall bath. The kitchen is beautifully updated with granite counter tops and upgraded appliances. The living area is a warm and inviting space great for family gatherings.

The back yard is fenced with deck space for grilling or dining. The roof top deck is a great place for morning coffee or afternoon cocktails with a view of the Gulf. This home is also pet friendly so don't leave behind your best friend. 105 Ariola is located within walking distance to shopping, dining and anything "Pensacola Beach".

Book today to secure your spot in this wonderful family friendly home.

Complimentary WiFi. Pet Friendly ($250 pet fee per pet)

Bedding:
Master: king
Bedroom 2: 2 full
Bedroom 3: queen
Bedroom 4: queen
Living area: sleeper sofa

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 888681vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Pensacola Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Villa Primera, a neighbourhood in Pensacola Beach. Fort Pickens and The Old Quina House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pensacola Beach Beaches and Gulf Islands National Seashore. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pensacola Bay Center or Blue Wahoos Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Pensacola Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Quietwater Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Casino Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 22 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crabs We Got 'em! - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Flounder's Chowder House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Dock - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Casino Beach Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hilton Pensacola Beach - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated Beach Cottage | Steps from the Gulf | Pet Friendly | Rooftop Deck pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Updated Beach Cottage | Steps from the Gulf | Pet Friendly | Rooftop Deck?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Updated Beach Cottage | Steps from the Gulf | Pet Friendly | Rooftop Deck?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated Beach Cottage | Steps from the Gulf | Pet Friendly | Rooftop Deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Updated Beach Cottage | Steps from the Gulf | Pet Friendly | Rooftop Deck located?

Located in Villa Primera, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pensacola Beach Beaches and Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. Santa Rosa Sound and Quietwater Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in this amazing beach house. Such a great location and the house was very comfortable and perfect for our week’s stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing and relaxing

The house was clean, great accrss to beach, company checked us in early and it was an overall 10/10 experience !!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy Beach Access

Nice property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and clean

Went with a group of friends and their daughters for a couple of nights. Place is very clean and great beach access
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very cute and cozy home with lovely touches. We really enjoyed our visit and the location was perfect!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2025
Thank you for the kind words. We're so glad you loved the cozy feel and thoughtful details. It’s great to hear the location worked out perfectly too. We’d love to have you back for another visit soon. Paradise Beach Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for families

We loved our stay at this property. The layout made it so comfortable with everything on one floor and the kitchen and large dining table were perfect for our holiday dinner celebration. We were surprised that one of the bathrooms didn’t have an electrical outlet but we made it work by sharing space. The location is excellent…just steps from the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location and house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location to walk to beach, beautiful beach and house.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr, 2024
Thank you Susan! We hope you'll return again soon. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Blues Week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and plenty of room.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2024
We hope you'll come back and stay with us again soon! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Blues and Greens — Water Colors and Clarity — 10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful escape!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2023
That's wonderful! Come back and see us again soon. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

We love the beach!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very close to the water and just on the outskirts of the condo area. Perfect spot!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location great property!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved this home! Also love Paradise Rentals. Always make it so easy for us.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us Tonya and thank you so much for taking time to post your kind review. We look forward to seeing you again very soon! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

labor day stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: second stay at house. Perfect location clos e to beach close to downtown. love the new updated bathrooms.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2024
Thank you for your repeat business Chuck! We're so glad you've found your home away from home in 105 Ariola Drive. We are happy to hear that you loved the new updated bathrooms too. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay in this house. As always Paradise Beach Homes did a great job. We loved this house and its location. Very comfortable and easy walking to everything.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2024
Thank you Sheila! We are so glad you had another great stay with us and we hope to see you and yours again soon! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family and Friends stay with kids

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic spot for us with kids. Easy access just steps to beautiful beach. We didn’t want to leave.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2022
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at 105 Ariola Drive! It sounds like you and your family had a great time. We hope to see you again very soon! Paradise Beach Homes Staff
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Winter stay

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great time. Very close to the beach and in walking distance to breakfast and supper restaurants. The deck is also superb. Temps were lower than expected (10-18 Feb) but the views and runs on the beach were still fantastic!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb, 2024
We are so glad you had such a fabulous stay and enjoyed the rooftop deck. We hope you'll come back and stay again soon! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great beach cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time staying at 105 Ariola drive. The location is right across the street to the beach and walking distance to everything you need. The kitchen was well stocked and the top and lower deck were used often!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Thanks Joanna for your 5 star review about your stay in 105 Ariola Drive. That rooftop deck is so amazing isn't it? We're so glad you all had such a wonderful vacation and we hope you'll come back and stay with us again soon. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Love it!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It is a great house with few steps. New mattresses would be great. Other than that it is perfect for my family. We'll be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate the feedback on the mattresses and will discuss with the owner of the home. We are glad the home was a great fit for your family. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A week to remember!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Paradise Beach Homes was engaging from first contact. They were patient and obliging in showing multiple possibilities. The check-in was easy as well the check out process. It was a wonderful stay and experience. I look forward to my next booking with PBH’s
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for the glowing review. We’re thrilled to hear your experience with our team was smooth and welcoming from the start. It means the world to us that you felt supported throughout the process and truly enjoyed your stay. We can’t wait to help you plan your next visit with us! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic as always

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time. This was our third year renting this house and it was fantastic. Cannot beat the location especially when your plan is to watch the blues all week. Can’t wait to do it again next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2022
Thank you so much for your repeat business and for taking time to post your kind review. We are so pleased to hear that you've found your home away from home! We look forward to welcoming you back again next year. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

105 Ariola Drive Pensacola Beach

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We are locals, we always use paradise homes ! The house was very spacious and lovely set up . It’s walking distance to everything. Which makes it close to the beach! Overall a wonderful house . Thanks again.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2024
Thanks for staying with us again Lynn! We really appreciate the repeat business and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A delightful getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent another wonderful February at this comfortable home. Its location is just ideal being steps away from the beach as well as walking distance to shops and restaurants. Paradise Beach Homes’ staff are so courteous and very prompt with any concerns. Thanks Heather and Coleen! The only negative we have is the mattress in the master bedroom is not very comfortable especially when you stay a month and the MB TV is basically not useable at night for streaming. The WiFi is not strong enough even with the booster. We do appreciate the replacement fencing in the backyard and our dog loved it. All in all, a wonderful home and we definitely plan to go back.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar, 2026
Thank you for spending another February with us and for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We are so glad you had another enjoyable stay, and we appreciate your kind words about our team. Heather and Colleen will be happy to hear your compliments. Thank you as well for pointing out the concerns with the mattress, the TV and WiFi in the master bedroom. We will be sure to share this with our team so it can be reviewed and improved for future stays. We're so glad that the new backyard fencing was a hit and that your dog enjoyed the space too. They are a huge part of our families! We truly appreciate you returning year after year and look forward to having you back for another relaxing month at the beach. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Beach Week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was great! The house was clean and comfortable. Every appliance worked perfectly. We had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy each others company. The beach is directly across the street from the Gulf. The grandkids had a blast on the beach. We have one wheelchair bound family member and this single story house was perfect! I have rented other properties from Paradise Beach Rentals and have always experienced a polite and professional experience. Looking forward to next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2022
Thank you so much for taking time to post your review about your stay in 105 Ariola Drive. We really appreciate your repeat business and the kind words. It sounds like you've found your home away from home! We look forward to welcoming you back next year. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Super cute and what YNTK before

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Pros: Cute place, great location, 2 bathrooms have been very nicely updated, great view of Gulf from upper deck. Easy cross neighborhood street to beach. Beach is beautiful! Walking distance to lots of fun things to do and places to eat in PB. Overall very nice interior furnishings. Nice amenities. Pet friendly is an added plus!Cons: Since I live in Florida this wasn't a deal breaker but YNTK...five dead roaches present upon arrival and roach droppings present around two sinks. (Made me questions how well the place was cleaned before hand.) After arrival, found 1 - 2 live roaches daily in kitchen and bathroom.The two queen beds in guestroom, with attached full bathroom, off kitchen, were terrible! All other beds (1 king and 2 queens) were good. The mattress cover on queen bed in same guestroom was disgusting! These should be replaced ASAP. Beach equipment is bring your own or rent. Rent is typically $25/day. I would recommend to friends and stay again but bring your own bug spray.Management group was very good and responsive to questions.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect seaside cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great old Pensacola Beach cottage with updated furnishings on the inside. Not on the beach but literally steps away. Great quiet neighborhood, but close enough to all restaurants and stores. Large deck on top for relaxing after a long day at the beach. Loved our stay at this beach cottage. Will definitely be back!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
We look forward to welcoming you back! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great choice

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome choice! Clean! Exactly what I needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2022
That's great! We hope you'll come back very soon. Paradise Beach Homes

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