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Family friendly "gem" of a home just min away from Navarre and Pensacola Beaches

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Exterior
Entryway
Great room
Great room
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Family friendly "gem" of a home just min away from Navarre and Pensacola Beaches

Leave your day-to-day behind! We want you to feel at home in our Emerald Cottage! Minutes from Gulf Breeze Zoo, amazing restaurants, fresh seafood, and white, sandy beaches make this the perfect place to stay. Approx. 8 miles to Navarre beach and 15 miles to Pensacola Beach! Plenty of space to hang out indoors and outdoors. Enjoy the private backyard and covered patio at your home away from home. Busy day at the beach? Come back to cool off and stretch out in your own private space between the fun. There is plenty to do when you venture out and plenty of space to relax and enjoy when you return. The Emerald Cottage is a real gem and we hope you enjoy your stay enough to share it with family and friends and come back every time you return to the Emerald Coast. (FYI for guests: A Ring doorbell camera does monitor the front porch area of the home.)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Sidewalk chalk is provided for driveway and patio.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please be courteous to our neighbors.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3007812vb
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Please be courteous to our neighbors.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Gulf Breeze

Located in Gulf Breeze, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Navarre Beach and Opal Beach. Gulf Breeze Zoo and Flat Out Inshore Charters are also worth visiting.
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Gulf Breeze, FL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Breeze Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • East Bay - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Navarre Beach - 16 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Pensacola Naval Air Station - 46 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Destin Beaches - 53 min drive - 66.5 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 33 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Perfect Blend - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Country Gym Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rio Bravo - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly "gem" of a home just min away from Navarre and Pensacola Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family friendly "gem" of a home just min away from Navarre and Pensacola Beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly "gem" of a home just min away from Navarre and Pensacola Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly "gem" of a home just min away from Navarre and Pensacola Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly "gem" of a home just min away from Navarre and Pensacola Beaches located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Gulf Breeze Zoo and 3 mi (4.9 km) from East Bay. Santa Rosa Sound and Flat Out Inshore Charters are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
Thank you again for staying with us. You were a great guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zyria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lovely house was super clean when we got there!There were 5 of us, 3 adults and 2 young adults so the sleeping arrangements were perfect. Very comfortable beds. We loved the appealing paint colors and accent walls Altogether it was quite refreshing to be here! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Thank you so much for the kind remarks and for being wonderful guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Great little place to stay near the ocean and pensacola

Super clean beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2024
Thank you very much for staying with us and thank you for the great review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAKENA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is clean, nice and included everything we needed. It was super quiet and sits in a neighborhood between Navarre and Gulf Breeze so we had quick access to all the resources and conveniences around the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad A.

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

Gulf Breeze House

Nice place to stay. Enough space to relax and rest. 15ish minutes away from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce T.

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

A great stay

This is a beautiful house. I recommend it highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2024
Thank you. Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaketa F.

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

Amenities galore!

The house was nice and spacious. Very well kept. We appreciated all of the amenities such as board games, books, beach supplies, spices for cooking and a fully stocked linen closet. We typically have to buy things for home rentals but it wasnt necessary with this home. I definitely recommend this home for anyone looking for a great home in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

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

Gulf Breeze Gem

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this home. The neighborhood is quiet and set back from the main highway, yet conveniently close to the beach and stores. The furnishings and amenities were clean and in great shape. The owner was very responsive to our inquiries while we were in the home. Everything was just as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mayra S.

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

Above & Beyond

The host’s were beyond gracious, very hospitable and kind. They responded quickly to all our communication about the place. They even went out there way to order a blender for us the next day that we desperately needed for my husband’s medication. Their place was very clean and very comfy. Love loved the place and the hosts.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Thank you so much Mayra, it was a pleasure having you. We hope you will come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markia S.

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

Great Stay!

My stay was perfect. My guest and I enjoyed ourselves. The house was very clean. It was stocked with everything we needed. There was more than enough towels. The kitchen was stocked with utensils, plates, cups, pots, etc. The backyard is very big. I would definitely recommend staying here. 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
Thank you Markia. You were a fantastic guest. Thank you for staying with us and please come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Wonderful home!!

Very clean & well supplied home! The kitchen had every little thing I needed for my stay. The dining table was big a beautiful. The backyard even was so beautiful & well maintained. I didn't bring my children for this stay, but they would have had a wonderful time with the cabinet of games & beach supplies. And especially for little kids it was relatively baby proofed with minimal delicate decor. Overall a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you Laura. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to having you back.

About the host

Hosted by Chris & Lindsey Howard

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Our family lives in SW Ohio and we have traveled to the Gulf Breeze area for the past several years. We fell in love with the Emerald Coast and The Gulf Breeze/ Navarre area the first time we traveled down. It's been our goal to be able to share our love and the beauty of the area with others through our vacation home. Our goal is to someday live here but for now, we are happy visiting our second home and we hope you love it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

This home was perfect from the moment we saw it. From the curb appeal to the beautiful open interior, we knew this one was meant for us.

What makes this property unique

This home is tucked away in the back of an up-and-coming neighborhood. Minutes from the beach, minutes from shopping and food, near the Gulf Breeze Zoo. You will be near Destin and Pensacola but in the relaxing town of Gulf Breeze. Minutes to all the fun but away from the hustle and bustle of the big city!

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