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Tropical Zen Garden & Cottage Oasis Bliss!

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Beach
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Property grounds
TV, books
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 233 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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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.

Tropical Zen Garden & Cottage Oasis Bliss!

Step through the garden gate and feel the world fall away. A winding path through tropical palms, butterflies between blooming vines, nature's sounds replacing city noise. Guests say "the photos don't do it justice"—they arrive stressed and leave restored. One wrote poetry about it. Another returns every year (X6!). The garden steals hearts, but it's the complete experience that makes people say "this is what Airbnb should be." The outdoor shower under jasmine. The century-old clawfoot tub. Waking in the treehouse loft. This isn't just accommodation; it's transformation.

Your handcrafted native cypress cottage offers a cozy loft with full bed (guests love the treehouse feeling) and queen fold-out below. The legendary 100-year-old clawfoot tub is perfect for evening soaks. The outdoor shower? Rated #1 in hundreds of reviews—"life-changing," "therapeutic," "better than home." Hot water, great pressure, surrounded by nature. Your covered deck features gas cooktop, grills, air fryer, three ice machines. Hot tub under stars. Hammock for reading. Tankless water heater means endless hot showers. Fully fenced paradise for pets. AC, WiFi, thoughtful touches everywhere.

In historic East Hill's tree-lined streets, you're perfectly positioned: walk to coffee shops and restaurants, 10 minutes to downtown Pensacola, 15 to white-sand beaches. But guests discover the best part is coming "home"—grilling on your deck, reading in the hammock, showering outdoors, soaking in the hot tub. Eight years and 450+ five-star reviews tell the story: people return annually, bring friends, say it felt like a retreat not a rental. Managed by trusted Superhost Cathy. Your zen sanctuary awaits. Come for the beach, leave restored.

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

We are not a clothing optional property:
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 cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Pensacola Bay Center. You'll find features like a hot tub and laundry facilities. A balcony and a sofa bed are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with washing machine, balcony, and sofa bed
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Pensacola Bay Center and 14 minutes from Pensacola Naval Air Station
This cottage offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Pensacola cottage is smoke free.


Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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

  • Near a hospital

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 350 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

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: You are welcome to bring your well behaved childre

Events

No events allowed
Events are strictly prohibited per our policies.

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 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
Note from host: Events are strictly prohibited per our policies.
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
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.

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Tropical Zen Garden & Cottage Oasis Bliss! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so homey feeling & very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great and the cottage had a super cool garden and outdoor kitchen and covered areas with cozy chairs & tables for hanging out. Very artsey vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rezeda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect and thought through. I really enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was awesome! Quiet little getaway! It was a hidden gem and just what we needed. Host was super responsive! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cool and unique property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was lovely. The backyard was luscious!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stone Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place - perfect for solo or couples with dogs. A short walk from several dog parks and shopping (Publix). The cottage itself is quite rustic, note that the loft bed does *not* have an electrical outlet (eg, CPAP machine would need a battery), but everything else is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy. Abundant greenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina N.

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

Beach trip

Very close to Pensacola beachCute garden oasisWe had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M.

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

COZY TINY HOUSE

We truly enjoyed our stay! The location is GREAT!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

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

Wonderful!

We had a great stay at Tommy's! Everything was as described and the pet friends were the perfect addition :)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbey A.

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

Amazing stay

Tommy and Jennifer made us feel like instant friends! We enjoyed staying in the zen garden and meeting all their pets. One of a kind place and special people!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

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

Weekend Wedding

Tommy’s place is almost magical. Cozy Florida vibes all day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Florida in April

Could not of ask for a better stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larissa T.

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

Peaceful garden retreat

Great garden retreat for owner and pup! Hosts were extremely friendly and a pleasure to interact with!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

A Weekend getaway

It was a quaint space. Hosts were friendly. Nice for a weekend getaway. Pensacola is a great town to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

Little Zen Garden

It was a very comfortable place. Love that it was pet friendly. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonia P.

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

Loved this little zen garden

We very much enjoyed our stay here. It was the perfect size for my daughter and me. Convenient to everywhere we wanted to go. The hosts are super hospitable and friendly. Will definitely try to stay here next time we go to Pensacola.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry N.

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

Warm Hug

My sister and I plus our two dogs loved this short vacay. It's difficult to describe...uniquely relaxiing...wonderful conversations and music.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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

Perfect getaway!

Everything about the cottage was perfect for us. Tommy was a pleasant and knowledgeable host. We’ll definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ashton m.

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

A Great Getaway!

We had such a sweet time here on our spring break. Very cute and clean, close to the beach, and conveniently located. Tommy was awesome and was very welcoming! We felt super safe while we were here (important for two girls) and we had such a great stay! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

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

Absolutely Relaxing

Thank you to the hosts of.this property as they have an amazing space & personality! Just go & stay & you will see why this duo has the ratings they do. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Beautiful garden!

Perfect location for toodling around/beach access. The garden is exceptionally beautiful and the deck/gazebo area is a perfect place to nap during a cloudy/windy/thundery kind of day 😊.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

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

The BEST vacation

This was one of the best vacations I have ever been on, in large part because of this cozy cabin. Tommy and Jennifer were such gracious hosts and always offered sound advice on anything from restaurants to beaches. We definitely plan on returning as soon as we can!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica N.

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

Peaceful retreat

We enjoyed our stay and so did our pups! This is a great central location for good restaurants and parks. The house was clean and had all you needed for a comfortable stay. The hosts are very friendly and always available for any questions you may have.