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Artsy Jazz House Retreat w/ Zen Garden & Hot Tub

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Beach
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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Pensacola, FL
  • Place, Bayview Dog Beach Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Pensacola Bay Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Palafox Shopping Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Artsy Jazz House Retreat w/ Zen Garden & Hot Tub

This 100-year-old treasure is a celebration of life, art, cooking and music. Every corner tells a story through colorful hand-painted tiles, vibrant artwork, musical artifacts, and an atmosphere that practically hums with positive energy. The front room features an amazing speaker and Bluetooth system, perfect for setting your own soundtrack to morning coffee or evening wind-down. This house is an original Sears Roebuck catalogue house!

Century-old jazz house in historic East Hill meets legendary Zen Garden sanctuary. 2BR/1BA eclectic home bursting with colorful art, music & soul. Kitchen opens to wooden porch & tropical paradise: hot tub, outdoor shower, covered grill, lush pathways. Walk to coffee shops/restaurants, short drive to beaches.
Pet paradise! the backyard is fenced, there is plenty of safe walking areas in the neighborhood. There are also pet parks close by
This house is not cookie-cutter perfect—it is joyfully authentic and filled with good vibes and character!

Guests rave: "therapeutic," "peaceful retreat," "magical." Where strangers become friends & stress melts away.
Tommy's 450+ 5-star legacy now led by local, responsive SuperHost Cathy.

SHARED GARDEN SPACE: Please note that Tommy's Zen Garden and the East Hill Jazz House are two separate listings on the same property, each with its own private entrance and secure key code.
The Zen Garden occupies the middle of the property and includes a shared garden and hot tub available to guests of both listings. The Cottage has its own private back porch, outdoor seating, and grill.

Guests are asked to be respectful and considerate of one another.

Please make sure a shared garden environment is the right fit for you before booking!
Please ask if you want to rent the entire property with both houses

NOT CLOTHING OPTIONAL:
We know you love nature and are a free spirit! We hate to even have to ask, but.... we do ask all guests to keep their clothes on while you are out in the garden or enjoying the hot tub! We provide beach towels and 2 robes for you to borrow while you are here.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Pensacola Bay Center. Features include a water park and a hot tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a fireplace in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Pensacola Bay Center and 14 minutes from Pensacola Naval Air Station
This vacation home offers its guests a water park and a hot tub. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking or vaping of any kind inside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Rules

Must sign rental agreement upon booking
A $500 security hold will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after departure
Must follow all house rules including but not limited no pets, no children, no smoking of any kind, and no parties

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Small well trained dog only please. NO cats or oth

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: 2 maximum children including infants.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking or vaping of any kind inside

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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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Artsy Jazz House Retreat w/ Zen Garden & Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was fantastic and the house was perfect.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M Laine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was darling - clean, vintage and eclectic. It was comfortable and had most everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking seafood from joe patti's and the beds were very comfortable. There were nice wide front and back porches and the backyard was an oasis. The location can't be beat in the middle of east hill just off 12th avenue with a charming cafe and large publix grocery within walking distance. The beach road and downtown are just a few minutes away.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Meagan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
We've always enjoyed visits to Pensacola, the area is slow paced, close to the beach, and easy to get around with walkable communities. This house sits in a beautiful community and has a park in walking distance with a great off leash dog park/swim. The interior is very kitschy and the kitchen is well appointed and usable. The miniature dishwasher takes some getting used to but does work fairly well. The garden does look like it was started well intended but has fallen into neglect. The beds and planters are being overrun with vines and weeds, It'd be well worth it to get a gardener in there once a quarter to keep things minded. Also the master bed is listed as being a king but it isn't, and the hot water in the bathroom is not consistent and I never managed to get hot water to come out for more than 3 minutes at a time. The reservation we made was through VRBO, which has shared space requirements for this, and the adjoining listing (Tommys Zen Garden Cottage) conveniently doesn't disclose on that website. So if you bring a dog to either, or expect to have the back yard to yourself, you will be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Equity P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026