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HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Place Sleeps 6, Perfect for small events

Apartment in Pensacola with kitchen and balcony

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Watch downtown nightlife spring to life as you enjoy cocktails on the balcony
Entertain on the Palafox balcony or sit quietly above the beautiful street.
Large galley kitchen with Jenn Aire appliances
Separate bar for entertaining
Historic seating from the Saenger Theatre

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pensacola, FL
  • Place, Saenger Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Pensacola Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pensacola Bay Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom King

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom Queen

1 King Bed

King Bedroom W/ Private Bath

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Place Sleeps 6, Perfect for small events

This classic building in the very heart of historic downtown was built in 1885 and was once home to a family owned music store with a dance hall upstairs. If the exposed brick walls, wood floors, and high ceilings could talk, oh what stories they would tell.

Four french doors lead onto the 40 ft. balcony overlooking PALAFOX Street, Pensacola‘s most famous street so named for 19th century General Jose de Palafox of Spain.

Walk out the front entrance and you’re on Palafox Place, the very heart of downtown’s vibrant entertainment, shopping & dining district.

Walk to over 40 restaurants from your doorstep. Here are just a few that you can walk to in just 5 minutes: World-class dining at Jackson’s, Global Grill, The District, Iron, Carmen’s, & Angelena’s. For a more casual fare try the Wine Bar on Palafox, Jaco’s, Urban Swinery, Seville Quarter, Graffiti Pizza, Taco Agave, O’Riley’s Irish Pub, Kohn’s Sushi, Union Public House, Dog House Deli & much more. For breakfast try Parlor Doughnuts, Dog House Deli, Fosko Coffee Bar, Blue Jay Bakery, Bodacious or the Ruby Slipper. Your sweet tooth can be satisfied by just walking downstairs to PeterBrooke Chocolatier located on the first floor of your building.

Attend a symphony concert, opera performance, or kick up your heels at one of the numerous entertainment venues. This apartment is located right next door to the iconic Saenger Theatre, a performing arts theater built in 1925 & known as the Grand Dame of Palafox.

Walk to the Pensacola Little Theater, T. T. Wentworth Museum, and art & music festivals. Is baseball your game? This gorgeous apartment is just a 12 minute walk to Community Maritime Park where you can watch Blue Wahoos, the AA affiliate of the Miami Marlins.

On Saturdays walk up to the Palafox market, a treasure trove of local arts and crafts, homegrown vegetables, farm raised meats, breads, cheese, coffees, furniture and much much more is open just 2 blocks north every Saturday from 8 AM until 2 PM rain or shine.

The sparkling white sand of Pensacola beach is just a short drive. You can also catch the Pensacola Bay ferry just four blocks south of the apartment. The ferry will take you to Pensacola beach where are you can spend the entire day at your leisure. The ferry times vary with the season, so be sure and check their schedule.

This beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath loft is 2,000 ft.² , features beautiful exposed brick, high ceilings, and interesting antiques throughout.

It is the perfect place for your special event. (Event fees vary, so please contact owner for details.)The owner can help with the details for your event, whether it’s a catered sitdown dinner for 20, cocktails for 60, a bridal shower or rehearsal dinner, birthday party, or any number of creative events . Forget the plastic or paper plates. There is enough fine China on hand for a sit down dinner for 20. The owner can even arrange a pianist for your event.

This exquisite apartment sleeps 6 adults. Operative word is ADULTS. Need more sleeping accommodations? The apartment next-door, VRBO #1670292 can accommodate an additional 8 guests.

This apartment has Private gated parking, a rare find in the heart of downtown Pensacola.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact property owner for event approval/cost.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Property Damage Insurance is mandatory at time of booking. No smoking/vaping anywhere on the property. Violation = immediate eviction/no refund.
Events must be approved in writing by Deborah Dunlap. Fees are based upon the number of attendees.
Our private parking is for booking guests only. Never share the parking code. Violation of this rule results In immediate eviction/no refund.

Important information

You need to know

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60
Note from host: Contact property owner for event approval/cost.
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pensacola

Located in Pensacola, this apartment is in the city centre. Palafox Market and Palafox Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Perdido Key Beach and Naval Live Oaks Reservation. Pensacola Children's Museum and Fast Eddies Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pensacola, FL

What's nearby

  • Saenger Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Historic Pensacola Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seville Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pensacola Bay Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Blue Wahoos Stadium - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 9 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪200 South - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seville Quarter - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Intermission - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Graffiti Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fosko Coffee Barre - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Place Sleeps 6, Perfect for small events pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Place Sleeps 6, Perfect for small events?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Place Sleeps 6, Perfect for small events?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Place Sleeps 6, Perfect for small events located?

Located in Downtown Pensacola, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Saenger Theatre, Quayside and Pensacola Opera Center. Historic Pensacola Village and Pensacola Museum of Art are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlee C.

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

Palafox Apartment

We loved this spacious, clean apartment! The balcony overlooking palafox was our favorite part. The rooms were huge and plenty of space to stow suitcases away. We will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

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

Great location! Great place!

It was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Murphy Y.

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

College friends

The STR was everything we hoped for and expected.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver M.

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

Absolutely fantastic!

Deborah is the best host and the property is amazing. Great location as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

Great location! Balcony was amazing! Slept so good! Everything was perfect! Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Family trip

Perfect location for a family with older kids. My kids range from 22-18. Beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judah C., Miami Beach

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

Lots of Character

We had a wonderful stay at this gorgeous with a ton of character. I highly recommend it and will definitely be back. Deborah is a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beckie S.

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

Always amazing!

Ms. Deb and her team take such pride in ensuring that our stay was everything we wanted. The space is incredibly wonderful and very clean. We hope to be back for years to come!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beckie S.

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

Perfect!

Everything at Ms. Deborah’s place was perfect! The apartment itself was so clean and well organized. The location can’t be beat. We are already planning our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

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

Fantastic Wedding Home Base

Perfect location for Old Christ Church wedding and big enough for the bridesmaids to get ready and beautiful for great pictures. Fantastic host. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garvin B., Tallahassee

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

Fantastic Downtown Location

This apartment was everything we had hoped it would be. Incredible downtown location close to everything. We walked and biked to parks, restaurants, breweries and the ferry. The front balcony was a huge bonus and the big, beautiful living room was perfect for our group. Excellent property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Exceptional Property

We just finished up a 3 day stay at this amazing property in Pensacola. Historic charm meets modern amenities - with a truly unbeatable location. I can't recommend this property enough for families or groups. The common space is very spacious, allowing people to be together yet enjoy their own space. You are steps away from literally everything! The host was very helpful and easy to work with. One of those rare "perfect" properties for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

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

Pensacola Amazing!

We are moving to the area and were SO FORTUNATE to find this property and meet Deborah Dunlap! This location on Palafox is amazing, giving the traveler a birds eye view of the Palafox and Pensacola culture, people, scene and vibe. Deborah taking a personal interest in communicating with my wife and I and made the trip so memorable. A 40+ year resident, we got so much more from the trip and her lovcal knowledge and history of the area and it's people, bars, sites and restaurants, etc. Deborah we cannot wait to bring our sons back! Anyone looking at this place will NOT be disappointed! Not the most kid friendly is only critique which Deborah acknowledged..The Grand Piano in the main living area FAR too tempting for our 2 year old grandson to turn it into the jungle gym! All in all one of the most memorable VRBO's and favorite spots we have ever visited. Make sure you head East and West on the Pandhandle and visit Perdido Key to the West and get out to Destin going West!

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

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

Excellent stay!!

Easy check-in and convenient to good eats and treats. Definitely will be. Ack in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I think this is the best host I’ve ever had! So kind and accommodating within reason. And the rental was phenomenal. We did a girls trip of 5, and could not have been more comfortable! The location and amenities - fabulous! Can’t wait to come back!Thank you, D&DD!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Owner

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry & Bob D.

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

Downtown Fun

Loved this place. 6 of us. Great downtown location, street is VERY noisy at night. Didn't bother us. Space is gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill V.

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

A great way to escape the day to day hassle.

The room was larger and more charming than expected. And downtown Pensacola is a get away dream.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Fun Downtown Location

Our family (all adults) found the property to be comfortable and convenient. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

yvonne H.

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

Perfect home base for wedding week!!

Could not have asked for a more perfect place to rent. Our son was getting married and wanted a place central to the Church and venue. We held a welcome cocktail party and the space was a big hit with everyone. Then the day of the wedding our son and groomsmen meet there for pictures and it was fantastic. Devan was an outstanding host went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. We will definitely book again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George C.

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

Pensacola weekend

Phenomenal stay with amazing hostess
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Z.

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

Perfect location

The location is ideal for walking in Pensacola or catching an Uber. The property was clean and unique. Great AC and nice hot shower. We will stay again when we return to Pensacola!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy B.

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

Bolyard stay

Everything was nice, TV could be updated or just basic TV stations , the connections weren’t 5at good, we didn’t watch much
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

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

Always great

Deborah’s place is always the perfect spot in Pensacola when we visit
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

guy w.

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

Close to the harbor

we this as our base as we prepared for a race to Mexico. Great unit, good communications. Comfortable and perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Dunlap

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The owner Deborah Dunlap is a local author, publisher, & historian who has published 15 books utilizing her vast collection of historic Pensacola photographs. She has preserved numerous iconic buildings in downtown Pensacola . She has been named one of Pensacola’s Visionaries by the Independent News, one of Northwest Florida’s top 25 most powerful women by Climate Business Magazine, one of Florida‘s People To Watch by Florida Trend Magazine. Deborah sits on the Board of Directors of the Pensacola Humane Society and served three terms as a director on the Downtown Improvement Board by mayoral appointment. Deborah is a member of Warrington Methodist Church and enjoys traveling the world and entertaining at home.

Why they chose this property

There is no other property like this in Pensacola. Guests have held weddings on the 40 foot balcony overlooking Palafox, wedding receptions for 40 people, elegant sit-down dinners for 20, bridal showers, and rehearsal dinners. The private gated parking is essential in the heart of bustling downtown Pensacola.

Right next-door is another one of my properties. See VRBO 1670292. If you’re wanting the whole floor, book both properties together and sleep 16 people.

What makes this property unique

Private gated Parking
Spacious accommodations
Sparkling Clean
Walk to over 40 restaurants and entertainment venues, outdoor markets, art galleries, museums and more.

Languages:

English

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