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The Sunshine House | Pet Friendly 🐾 w/ Heated Pool + Beach Access + Gulf Views

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Beach nearby
Smart TV
Exterior detail
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16259 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pensacola Beach, FL
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Opal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Sound
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Sunshine House | Pet Friendly 🐾 w/ Heated Pool + Beach Access + Gulf Views

Signature Amenities of The Sunshine House:

* Private pool with shaded lounge space + poolside bathroom

* Direct beach access via private path to the shoreline

* Gulf views from both floors and multiple decks

* Event-friendly with romantic string-lit lower patio

* Spacious chef’s kitchen with ice maker + trash chute

* Sleeps up to 16 across two floors with a kid-friendly layout

* Large covered outdoor space perfect for weddings and reunions

* Professionally Managed

* This property is not available to adults under the age of 25. *

The Sunshine House is a warm and inviting beach retreat with classic charm and thoughtful custom finishes rarely found on Pensacola Beach. With stunning Gulf views and direct beach access via a private side path, this family-friendly home is designed for comfort, fun, and relaxation. The heart of the home features a spacious open-concept living and dining area with plenty of room for group gatherings. A beautifully appointed kitchen includes granite counters, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a freestanding ice maker, and a trash chute. Step out onto the large, shaded deck to enjoy your morning coffee or evening sunset while listening to the waves.

Downstairs, guests can cool off by the private pool or enjoy shaded seating beneath the home, an ideal spot for watching kids swim or hosting an event. White string lights add ambiance for weddings or celebrations, and a poolside bathroom ensures convenience. The home’s split-level layout offers sleeping space for up to 16 guests, including a dedicated kid zone on the upper floor with bunks and twin beds. With pet-friendly policies and one of the best locations on Ariola Drive, The Sunshine House is a top pick for beach reunions, family vacations, and unforgettable memories.

Bedding Setup:

Main Level (1st Floor)
Bedroom 1: King Bed + Ensuite Bathroom + Private Deck
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed + Ensuite Bathroom
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed + Shared Full Bathroom
Bonus Sleeping Nook: Twin Bed
Living Room: Sleeper Sofa (Queen)

Top Floor (2nd Level)
Bedroom 4: Full Bed + Twin Bed
Bunk Area: Three Twin Beds (two with privacy curtains)
Shared Full Bathroom

Booking Details:
* Pool heating available: $55/day
Pool heating is available seasonally for $80 per day and must be added for the entire duration of your stay.
Please note that pool heaters depend on ambient (outdoor) temperatures. When outdoor temperatures are 50°F or below, the heater may be unable to maintain the desired water temperature. By requesting pool heating, you acknowledge that pool heat is not guaranteed.
Refunds will be considered only in the event of a verified mechanical or compressor failure of the heating equipment. Reduced heating performance due to low outdoor temperatures is a known limitation of electric pool heaters and is beyond our control. As such, no refunds or rate adjustments will be provided for weather-related heating limitations.
* Event fee: Required for weddings, reunions, or parties (must be pre-approved)
* Admin Fee includes up to $2,000 accidental damage coverage; no security deposit required
**We LOVE Snowbirds! Enjoy Low Monthly Winter Rates**
Snowbird Season runs December through March.
To receive an instant quote, simply select an arrival and departure date totaling at least 28 days.
Have a unique request? We’re happy to help—contact us for alternative dates or additional assistance.
Please note: All monthly rentals require an additional $150 cleaning fee.


Key Features of Pensacola Beach:
* Walkable, Quiet Neighborhood with Unobstructed Gulf Views
* Steps to County-Managed Beach Access
* Perfect Viewing Spot for Blue Angels Air Show
* Minutes from Boardwalk Dining, Gulf Islands National Seashore + Fort Pickens
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Pensacola Beach Beaches. Enjoy features like laundry facilities and an arcade/game room. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,788 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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The Sunshine House | Pet Friendly 🐾 w/ Heated Pool + Beach Access + Gulf Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house! Check-in and Check-out were very simple. Provided amenities and supplies were appreciated. Walkway to the beach was nice and an easy walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Wonderful stay

The house was perfect for our two families. The kids enjoyed the pool and the close proximity to the beach. The adults loved the kitchen, outdoor patio area, and the many bathrooms! We had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eliza G.

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

Perf Beach House Getaway!

We spent our 1st family vacation here! House was gorgeous & huge, plenty of space for everyone! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

BEAUTIFUL!!

Absolutely gorgeous home. Better than the pictures! Beautiful gulf views, light and open living/dining spaces, fully stocked kitchen perfect for cooking, great entertaining space - especially the outdoor areas. Truly a perfect stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

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

Pensicola 2023

Great location, on site pool was awesome to keep the kids occupied. Size of the common areas was great. Need ceiling fans in all bedrooms. Kitchen knives and scissors are all dull. Plenty of dishes, loved the ice maker. I'd come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay K.

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

Family together time

When we first arrived we were quite impressed with the accommodations. Soon we discovered that the cleaning crew hadn’t done a good job. I contacted the property manager and a new cleaning crew promptly arrived. They did a terrific job. We delighted in the beach access, pool and areas in the home where we could gather to play family games.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

great house with a few suggestions for improvement

We loved the house but I do think there could be a few improvements. There are NO spices or salt/pepper, we think that would be an OK thing to leave for the next guest instead of throwing it away after each guest. More than one room of toilet paper per bathroom, one trash bag and one dishwasher pod would also be a great addition to the items left for guests. We dont mind bringing extra but I would think the rental company could leave a few more ammenities. the hood over the stove doesn't work, the fridge beeps every time you open the door, 2 broken kitchen drawers, all small things but things that should be fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

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

Great home close to beach

Excellent location with very short walk to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Bouge Family vacation 2022

The home was located just minutes to the beach. It was spacious and big enough for our family. The children slept upstairs and it worked out great to where the adults had the main level. The only downfall was the dishwasher didn't get the dishes very clean and the oven took longer than usual to preheat. I loved the extra refrigerator in the lower level. We loved the pool for the kids after they came back from the beach! Easy access to shops and restaurants. We would definitely rent this house out again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

The layout of the house and location can’t be beat
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Marian K.

Liked: Check-in, location

The gourmet kitchen is a bit of a stretch. Broken cabinet and drawers. No sharp knives, or good pan

Overall the property was nice, but maintenance was lacking. Insulation hanging under house. Wiring exposed in many locations. Pool was very nice. Comfortable house, but could have been cleaner. Appliances were a problem. Washer broke, coffee pot was broken, promptly replaced. Washer took several days to repair. Big issue! Labels need updating. Grill had to be lit manual. Promised it would be replaced but wasn't. Location of house is excellent. If maintenance was done this home could be perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Christie R.

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

Family Vacation

The location and size of this property were perfect for our large family. Our only recommendation would be too upgrade the beds, they were not the most comfortable to sleep in. We would definitely rent this house again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TLSL L.

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

Amazing!!!!

Thanks so much for making the rental experience easy …. Such a cool location, quiet, safe and steps from the beach. Tons of space!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Awesome house

Great house for family gathering!! Plenty of room and great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

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

Beautiful Home

We enjoyed our stay at this property. Everything we needed for our family stay and great location so close to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

norma m.

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

Amazing home.. amazing location!

This home was truly the perfect place for my family of 15!! Tons of space and lovely decor throughout!! Literally steps from the beach! Couldn’t have asked for anything better! Hoping to return again and again! Thank you for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Illeca J.

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

covid vacation

perfect getaway for covid vacation. sheltered in place with a pool and beach and my own kitchen!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

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

PERFECT getaway!!

This house is amazing.... the pictures do not give it justice....!!!! Truely beautiful !! Gulf Coast was very professional and handled all aspects of our vacation perfectly.... from the confirmation , to the house rules, to what to expect upon arrival, what to bring for our stay..... etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Fantastic location

The house is beautiful and the location is perfect, it took 2 minutes to walk to the beach. Loved the open concept and the deck was amazing. This was the perfect house for our four families to stay in for the pensacola marathon weekend. Communication with the hosts was easy and quick.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Beautiful house, excellent location.

Easy to get to from the airport and so close to the beach. Pool was a huge hit. Plenty of room for our 12 person group. Pictures don’t do it justice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol O.

Wonderful Place!

We had a wonderful time. The property was perfect in every way. It was beautiful, well situated to local restaurants and grocery store. Very short walk to the beach. And loved that it had a pool. We hope to rent this same house again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey O.

Beautiful comfortable and spacious

We rented the sunshine house for our beach wedding. It had plenty of room for everyone and we were so pleased with the set up. The pool area was nice and clean and the walk to the beach was very convenient. We can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

One of the nicest places we have ever stayed!

This was our favorite vacation so far! Our entire extended family was so excited to see how great it was in person! It was the perfect lay out for a large group with everyone having lots of space! It is beautifully decorated with a dream kitchen! The short walk to the beach was easy - we actually felt like being just a little bit back from the beach provided more privacy! Thanks for sharing your place with us! We will be back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cambrie Y.

The Perfect Wedding House!

This house couldn't have been more perfect! It was beautifully decorated, close to the beach, and very clean! Our wedding was on the beach and our small wedding party walked back to the house for the reception which was perfect! Below the house we had everything set up beautifully! Plus with all the white string lights and the sound of the waves in the distance... it was a night to remember!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

The Burgeon Company Inc

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025