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Waterfront Family Retreat | Calm Water Swimming | Close to Gulf Beaches

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Pensacola, FL
  • Place, Pensacola Naval Air Station
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Barrancas
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, National Museum of Naval Aviation
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪31 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.

Waterfront Family Retreat | Calm Water Swimming | Close to Gulf Beaches

🌊 Calm Water Swimming at Your Doorstep • Gulf Beaches Minutes Away

Welcome to a truly special family retreat on the Big Lagoon, where children can swim and play safely all day in calm, shallow water, while the iconic white-sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are just minutes away.

This home is perfectly suited to families wanting to explore beautiful Pensacola:
• The Lagoon is peaceful, protected, warm and ideal for children.
• The Gulf is breathtaking, dramatic and perfect for beach days and adventures.
• Together, they create the best of both worlds for a relaxed, memorable family holiday.

🏡 Designed for Families • Loved by Kids!

This spacious waterfront home comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests and is designed for families to spend real time together, without feeling crowded.

Highlights families love:
• Calm lagoon swimming directly outside the house
• A fun upstairs family suite that kids adore
• Large open-plan living and dining areas
• A generous screened-in porch with water views
• Shaded picnic space and outdoor shower downstairs

Children can swim, paddle, explore and play from morning to evening, while adults relax nearby, coffee in hand.

🌅 The Screened-In Porch • Everyone’s Favorite Spot

The large screened-in porch is the heart of the home. It’s where mornings begin with coffee overlooking the water, post-lunch siestas stretch into lazy afternoons and evenings end with glowing lagoon sunsets.

Breezy and beautifully positioned, this space is consistently mentioned as a guest favorite.

🛋️ Space to Gather • Space to Breathe

The open-plan living and dining areas are ideal for large families and multi-generational groups. There is comfortable seating for everyone, dining space for shared meals and celebrations, smart TV with access to your streaming accounts and high-speed internet for work, school or entertainment.

Whether you’re cooking together, playing games or winding down after a full day outdoors, the house feels relaxed and easy.

🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen for Family Meals

The kitchen is fully equipped for real cooking.

It's perfect for family breakfasts before beach days, packing lunches for Gulf outings and easy dinners in the evenings. Everything you need to eat well and comfortably is here.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Amenities

We’ve included thoughtful touches to make travelling with children easier.
• Travel cot
• Family board games and puzzles
• Outdoor shower (great after swimming)
• Washer and dryer

📍 Location & Getting Around

You’re perfectly positioned to explore the area:
• Perdido Key is minutes away
• Pensacola Beach is an easy drive
• Downtown Pensacola offers dining, shops, history and attractions

A detailed welcome book is provided with curated recommendations for family-friendly activities, restaurants and outings.

✨ The Vibe

This is a not a generic rental or a crowded beach scene. This is a real family home and the pace here is slow, peaceful and family-focused. It’s a place where children thrive, parents truly unwind and days are shaped by water, light, and time together. Families return year after year for exactly this feeling.

• • • Discount offered for stays of a week or longer • • •


There are so many things to do nearby! Here are some ideas:

Time on the water:
• Southwind Marina is 100 yards away; boaters are welcome.
• Paddleboarding, jet skiing, sailing and deep-sea fishing at Rock Bottom Charters, • • Blue Dolphin Cruises and Big Lagoon Jet Ski rental (1 mi).
• Big Lagoon State Park (1 mi) and famous Johnson’s Beach (with its sugar-white sand directly on the Gulf of Mexico) is a quick 2 miles away.
• Gulf Islands National Seashore Park (2 mi) is a beautiful wild stretch of sand referred to as a ‘treasure’ among the more developed beaches in the area, and offers hiking, biking trails, kayaking, snorkeling, wild-watching and Ranger-led tours.

Eating and drinking:
• Local breweries include Gary’s Brewery and Biergarten on Gulf Beach Highway and Pensacola Bay Brewery.
• Blue Bayou Coffee Company on Gulf Beach Highway
• Jaco’s, an upscale fine dining facility, is just down the road.
• For the gourmet, a visit to Joe Paddy’s Seafood reveals the freshest seafood selections arriving daily on its shrimp boat fleet.
• Famous Flora-Bama (7 mi) hosts weekly live concerts on the beach, is a popular hot spot and dance venue.

Sporting:
• Golfing opportunities can be found at Lost Key Golf Club (3 mi) and Perdido Bay Golf Club (2 mi).
• Public tennis courts are available all around Pensacola, and private coaching is available at Roger Scott Tennis Center.
• Perdido Key Children’s Park is within walking distance of our home.
• AA Pensacola Wahoos minor league baseball (Miami Marlins farm team) is a popular family attraction.

Arts and Culture:
• The world famous National Naval Aviation Museum (at1 mi) is an absolute must-see attraction. The Pensacola Lighthouse is also on base and a popular spot.
• Downtown historic Seville Square is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and features a gazebo for local free concerts and festivals.
• T. T. Wentworth Museum, located in Plaza Ferdinand VII, is part of the historic Pensacola Village Museum complex.

Local excursions:
• The Pensacola Beach Boardwalk is a 15 mile drive and Santa Rosa Island is a popular day trip.
• Orange Beach, Alabama is a 15 mile drive and popular excursion for beaching on the Gulf, dining and shopping.
• New Orleans is a 3 hour drive and easy overnight trip.

We want guests to fall in love with our unique beach house on the Big Lagoon and we are always open to suggestions to have you come back again and again!

Home amenities include:
• Large Open Kitchen/Dining area overlooking the water
• Fully equipped kitchen with full-sized appliances and glasses, dishes and cookware
• Laundry room with large Washer/Dryer
• Starter supplies of paper towels, dishwasher tablets and laundry detergent provided
• Efficient heating and cooling system - 2 zones
• Ceiling fans in all rooms
• High-speed Internet access
• Smart large TV in the open living area with Cable/DVD (guests may sign-in to personal Netflix, Hulu, etc.)
• Outdoor private parking for up to 4 vehicles
• Non-smoking environment
• Pets not allowed

• Long term rental agreements and prices available for NAS Schools Command
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Pensacola Naval Air Station. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Pensacola Naval Air Station and 14 minutes from Perdido Key Beach
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Not childproof. No high chair but have pack-n-play

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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.

Property is also known as

Waterfront Home Grand Lagoon House Pensacola
Waterfront Home Grand Lagoon House
Waterfront Home Grand Lagoon Pensacola
Waterfront Grand Lagoon House
Waterfront On Lagoon Pensacola
Waterfront Home on Grand Lagoon! Pensacola
Waterfront Home on Grand Lagoon! Private vacation home
Waterfront Home on Grand Lagoon! Private vacation home Pensacola

Waterfront Family Retreat | Calm Water Swimming | Close to Gulf Beaches Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location. Very welcoming home. Great response with host and very good instructions.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Refrigerator shelving on the bottom was broken. I had to take the drawer out to use the space.There were no King sized sheets in the house. Two matching comforters were placed on bed by the cleaning service one to lay on and one for cover.There were also a lot of large flys in the kitchen on the windows. They appeared to be entering the house at the base of the large post in the dining are. Otherwise, we loved the house. It was our 3rd year in a row staying there. I also noticed the cleaning prior to our arrival was not as good as our previous stays.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

REESE H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Our stay was amazing and home was in a great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karyl S., Urbana

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat house, quiet and convenient location

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janie V., Tomahawk, WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The view from the porch is very nice. Blue Angel viewing was perfect. More of a New England beach vibe rather than Florida, if that is important to you.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittni J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

The property was very clean and well kept. It was perfect for our group for the weekend to have a comfortable and cozy place to stay. Plenty of beds, a lot of open space in the living room/kitchen, and right on the water. Very unique and neat house. We enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home. Great week

Loved the deck overlooking the Gulf. Appreciated all the household appliances as everything there to cook a meal. Beds were very comfortable. Home was well kept, clean and a great place for us to spend a week.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for Family

We attended a wedding in town and the house was perfect for siblings and their children. All the cousins were able to be together.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Day Vacation

It was awesome! This was our second year in this wonderful home! We plan to come back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

walter l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loving the Lagoon

We had a wonderful family vacation at this location. All the important amenities of this location were spot on. The beds were comfortable and we all slept well. The air conditioning was working perfectly during the hottest week of the year. We spent a great deal of time on a lovely screened in porch. The views were breathtaking and the Blue Angels gave us quite a show on Wednesday. The elevated building gave us a chance to play Corn Hole in the rain! It's close to some fantastic beaches, and great restaurant. The interior design is fun and eclectic, but overall the property provides for a complete week of comfort and convenience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnie T., Kilgore

Liked: Cleanliness

A Must

This is the property you want to stay! Has everything you need, cozy, beautiful. Great location. Love our on beach in the Grand Lagoon. Restaurants close by, parks, beach, Blue Angels. A Must
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah b.

Liked: Cleanliness

1st time FL trippers

This was in a perfect location for all that we planned to do! Pensacola beach to the east, Perdido Key/Flora bama to the west, and the Naval museum(Blue Angels) 3 min away! We stayed 1 week and enjoyed every day of it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Location, Great communications, Lovely Family home.

The home is a lovely unique family home right on the water! Plenty of sleeping available but we didn’t need it all. Although one bed in the upstair turret room would actually be unusable due to the window air conditioner being right over a twin bed. Burrr! Really nice antiques decor the home art work and antique metal kinetic pieces throughout. A fabulous screened-in porch we used every night! Only down side was when next door neighbors were there -their living room looked right in our sunroom. Would have been nice to have a shade on left side of sunroom for privacy. Since they opted not to close their blinds! Communication with owner could not have been better…I won’t go in to details but they were on top of an issue we experience, both in terms of rectifying the problem by having some one immediately come out as well as offering and then following through with a monetary compensation. Home is wonderfully stocked with all you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. We would like to go back for a longer stay and pick a slightly warmer time period. We were there one week too early for the scheduled Blue Angel's weekly practices and the Saturday Palafox market! We had no issues getting around. Everything was basically just down the road. We explored lots! I would suggest grocery shopping at Publix over Winn Dixie…better selections. Check out McGuires Irish Pub for a fabulous meal! Do try the 18¢ Senator bean soup! Husband n I are prior retired Air Force so museum was fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spring break

We had a great stay and enjoyed our spring break as a family. Neighbors were a little loud at times overnight but nothing you could control...also noticed traffic around Blue Angels practices made it difficult to get to and from house at certain times on those days so we just needed to make sure to check traffic before going places. All things beyond control of homeowner; we enjoyed the house and kids had a great time playing in water.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Total Delight!

Wonderful family time - 7 kids ages 10-22 and 2 parents. Great space, peaceful area, beautiful water view and access, great porch. Caught a fish, saw the Blue Angels -all around wonderful and relaxing. Hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was very quiet and in a great location near Pensacola and the Naval Air Station with its awesome Naval Air Museum. Looking out over the water was beautiful. It's a family beach house not a luxury hotel which made it very quaint and fun. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving with our Sailor

The house and location couldn’t have been more perfect! The view was amazing, easy access to launch paddle boards right from the front yard, saw rays and tons of hermit crabs, plus everything you need to cook small and large family meals. Immaculately clean, comfy beds, and easy to follow directions for the week and a handy checklist for check out. Loved the decor throughout the house and that we could fully unpack using dressers and closets with hangars. It’s the little things. Didn’t want to leave. Stayed here to be close to our new Sailor who is going to school at NAS Pensacola. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William P M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Coach M 1988

Great location and layout for my son and his groomsmen. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing weekend

Very nice and peaceful with plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful reunion

My five sisters and myself stayed last week to celebrate our birthdays and enjoy our time together. Our mother died 17 months ago and we have not been together since. It was a relaxing and we had the best time. Plenty of time to spread out and enjoy our time together. I won't forget this time and we loved the house. Thank you for allowing us to reconnect!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Can’t beat the view!!

I could have stayed on that screened in porch forever! Such a great location! We had a family of 10, two couples and 6 kids. The rooms, beds and layout were perfect for us! The kitchen/great room area were also nice and spacious and made it easy to cook meals and recreate without being on top of each other. We had a little issue with keeping the house cool, but realized the second day that all of the doors between rooms needed to stay open to let the cool air flow better throughout. It made it much better. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could want. Great communication with the owner and even property manager. We will definitely go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Family Time

Our family loved the home! 10 of us came from WI to Pensacola for our Son's Army retirement. Many memories were made! So comfortable for a large family. We can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

It was great
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023