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Dockside Paradise!- Kayaks, Hot Tub & Private Dock–Minutes from Beaches & Dining

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Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach, sun-loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Pensacola, FL
  • Place, Shops at Perdido Key
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ascension Sacred Heart Health Center at Perdido
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Lagoon State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪46 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.

Dockside Paradise!- Kayaks, Hot Tub & Private Dock–Minutes from Beaches & Dining

Skip the condos and experience Reel Paradise — your private waterfront retreat in Perdido Key. No elevators, no noisy neighbors — just a hot tub under the stars, your own dock for boating and fishing, and inviting outdoor spaces built for family memories. Paddle into sunrise, grill your fresh catch in the outdoor kitchen, and relax while watching sunsets over Bayou Garcon.

Just 5 minutes from Johnson Beach National Seashore, Perdido Key State Park, and Perdido Key Seafood Market. Grab lunch or launch your boat at Hub Stacy’s, or enjoy waterside dining at The Point, Oyster Bar, or Holiday Harbor Marina & Sunset Grille. Explore the Perdido Key “beach strip” — including Cubi Bar Café, Jellyfish Restaurant & Bar, The Crab Trap, or enjoy a bushwacker at the iconic Flora‑Bama. For family day trips, head to Waterville USA in Gulf Shores or Tropic Falls at OWA—both offer action-packed waterpark fun just a short drive away.

Reel Paradise is a recently updated waterfront home designed for both comfort and convenience. The main floor features an open living/kitchen area with bright coastal décor, a fully stocked modern kitchen, and bedrooms with crisp hotel-style bedding. Downstairs, a private queen suite with its own bath and bonus living room creates the perfect retreat for teens, in-laws, or friends — note that upstairs and downstairs are connected only by exterior stairs, offering privacy and flexibility for larger groups. Wide decks overlook Bayou Garcon, complete with a hot tub, outdoor TV, and a gourmet kitchen setup, fire pit, making it easy to cook, relax, or simply enjoy the water views. Watch the Blue Angles practice from the comfort of the back deck.

Recent Upgrades: New outdoor DuraWeather furniture (2025), fully renovated kitchen with white cabinetry and countertops (2024), and brand-new floors, spa-inspired bathroom, and a third bedroom addition (2023).

Guest-Favorite Amenities

-Private deep‑water dock + boat trailer parking nearby

-Hot tub with waterfront views (year‑round)

-Four kayaks, one paddleboard, and one paddle boat included

-Outdoor kitchen: 36” griddle, boil pot, ceramic grill, Sink

-600 lb/day commercial ice maker + large cooler

-Bonus living room with 55” 4K TV for games or movies

-Blue Angels practice flights visible from the deck

-Local Favorites (Quick Guide)

Johnson Beach & Perdido Key State Park — pristine dunes, shelling, wildlife, biking trails

Perdido Key “Beach Strip” — Cubi Bar Café, Jellyfish Bar, The Crab Trap, The Point, Oyster Bar, Perdido Key Seafood Market, Flora‑Bama

Holiday Harbor Marina & Sunset Grille — boat-friendly marina with dining, ice, bait & supplies
Holiday Harbor

Hub Stacy’s — casual dining and free public boat launch

Tropic Falls at OWA — region’s largest indoor waterpark + wave pool & outdoor attractions

Reel Paradise offers privacy, luxury, and your gateway to Gulf Coast adventure. Book today and turn your stay into a family tradition filled with exploration, relaxation, and local charm.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Shops at Perdido Key. You'll find features like a hot tub and laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Perdido Key Beach and 10 minutes from Pensacola Naval Air Station
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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

Due to the serene space and quiet setting, please keep noise down after 10 pm. Please don’t dump grease down the drains.
Please wash all outside equipment with fresh water after trips to the beach or in the salt water.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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.

Dockside Paradise!- Kayaks, Hot Tub & Private Dock–Minutes from Beaches & Dining Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malek N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is phenomenal, we had a wonderful time on the water there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice quiet and secluded, but easy access to stores and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Lots of outdoor space and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Great respite home away from home

We loved fishing and relaxing at this location. We very much recommend this home and host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nathan l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to enjoy the water. Great dining all around and only minutes to the beach. The kayaks and fishing dock made the trip perfect. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Would stay again!

Great property and very peaceful
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

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

Perfect stay!

We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The outside area is amazing. Adam was good to work with and the neighbor is a hoot and a half.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great fishing and easy beach access at Johnson Beach. We had a great time on the deck and fishing from the dock. The ice machine was a nice bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay here! We would definitely come back! Very impressed with the host and their prompt response to any question s that we had. The home is in a perfect location and has an incredible outdoor space!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Great stay

We had a wonderful stay. The house was so well equipped, and the neighborhood quiet. Great house for family and fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property! Host was great with communication. Close to the beach, but plenty of activities right there at the property to keep everyone entertained. House is well equipped. The outdoor kitchen and views are amazing!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Great place

We visited for the 4th of July. Property was amazing. Great amenities. We had a great time and can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Great vacation spot

Was very relaxing and accessible for almost everything you can do on a beach. Clean living quarters. I would definitely recommend it...
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Indoor and outdoor kitchen recently renovated and havet everything desired from blackstone type griddle, to kamodo style BBQ grill to large coolers and TV for watching favorite games under covered deck. Hot tub, gas-fire pit with comfortable seating, rocking chairs overlooking the bayou where dolphin watching made easier with provided binoculars - both with morning coffee and evening wine. Pier with fish cleaning area and needed tools, crab traps, kayaks, paddleboard, corn hole. Outdoor activities galore in private setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant L.

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

Great property, wonderful location

We scheduled a guys trip to Pensacola to see the air show. This property is well-situated close to NAS Pensacola and is a short drive to Publix and local restaurants. The land across the water from the house is a preserve, and provides an amazing backdrop to time spent on the deck and dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Perfect location

Stay was perfect.. we were looking for an out door area and space to relax and have fun.. the outdoor area was exactly what we wanted!! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Serene and peaceful

We really enjoyed our stay at Reel Paradise. Everything was as described. Clean and comfortable with lots of amenities. Close to restaurants but no crowds and so serene and peaceful on the bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naina K.

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

Magical

This is THE place to stay. It’s so beautiful and peaceful, I did not want to leave. We’ll be back in September!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Just Amazing!

My family and I very much enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect in every way. We especially loved watching the dolphins swim in the morning with a cup of coffee from the outdoor kitchen. It was very convenient to the beaches, shopping, dining and all the local favorites. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlethia S.

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

Great Property!!

This place was amazing. More than what we expected it had everything we needed and more. We enjoyed watching the dolphins and fishing. The deck was the best part of the property that’s mainly where we were the entire time. We will definitely be returning in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Dolphins Visited Daily!

We loved our stay! We had a family get together from Virginia & Alabama. It was wonderful to enjoy the outside with the whole family, cooking, eating, playing, fishing, and watching the dolphins visit daily at dawn and dusk! Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iris W.

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

Reels Paradise

It was a wonderful place with a great location. Super quiet and peaceful. We seen so much wildlife. There places to visit and food recommendations were spot on! Thank you for that! Being able to relax on the back porch was our favorite thing to do. The view was amazing! We will definitely come visit again in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K B.

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

Private getaway

We’ve stayed in Pensacola during spring break before and you can’t get a private, quiet moment of peace as it’s all so busy. This rental was amazing because it was literally 1 mile from stores and 5 min from the main events but was tucked back in the bay in a quiet tree lined alcove. We had everything we needed, enjoyed the hot tub, kayaks and peace!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcie M.

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

30th anniversary

I gave this 10/10 in all categories because this house was just that great. The owner communicated well with us before, after and during our stay. The house was lovely. And it was stocked with everything we needed. They had great suggestions of places to eat and we tried a lot of them and they were awesome. We wil be back with our kids and grands
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025