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Gulf View Home | Sleeps 30 | Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Event Friendly

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A two-story house with a pool, wooden deck, and a covered outdoor area.
A large house with a pool, surrounded by a wooden fence and palm trees, overlooking a beach.
A spacious living room with blue sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a red patterned rug.
A spacious living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a red rug.
A living room with two blue sofas, a coffee table, a TV, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Pensacola Beach Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Pensacola Beach, FL
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Opal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Sound
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 9

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 10

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 11

1 King Bed

8 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 8

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 9

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Pensacola Beach

Located in Pensacola Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach, while Saenger Theatre and National Museum of Naval Aviation are cultural highlights. Ready for a night out? Consider The Sabine Sandbar and Laguna's Beach Bar & Grill. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Pensacola Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Opal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 25 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crabs We Got 'em! - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Flounder's Chowder House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dock - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hilton Pensacola Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casino Beach Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf View Home | Sleeps 30 | Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Event Friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Gulf View Home | Sleeps 30 | Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Event Friendly?

As of 8 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf View Home | Sleeps 30 | Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Event Friendly on 10 Nov 2026 start from AU$6,840, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Gulf View Home | Sleeps 30 | Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Event Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gulf View Home | Sleeps 30 | Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Event Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf View Home | Sleeps 30 | Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Event Friendly?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf View Home | Sleeps 30 | Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Event Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf View Home | Sleeps 30 | Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Event Friendly located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach. Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Beach Boardwalk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family reunion

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 3rd year in this house. It has almost everything we need. We would love some beach items added as we come from out of town, but the house is great for our family.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us for the third year in a row! We're delighted that this home continues to be such a great fit for your family. We truly appreciate your repeat business and your suggestion regarding beach essentials. It's always a pleasure welcoming returning guests, and we look forward to seeing you again next year! Paradise Beach Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for our family reunion! The pool gave us the option to relax at the house, and it was great for our small children who can't handle the waves. The kitchen had everything we needed and there were plenty of bathrooms for everyone. Love the covered parking under the house to keep our vehicles from being so hot! Great experience! We will definitely keep this in mind for future family reunions!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

july 4th at Starfish

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was great! Plenty of room in kitchen, access to beach great, LOVED the ice machine, 2 washers and dryers a big plus. Pool size was wonderful. Huge driveway plenty of parking. Suggestions: more seating on beachside deck along with table. Maybe aerator for pool water very warm. We loved it so much reserved for next year. thank you!!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2026
We are so happy to hear you loved the home and have already reserved it for next year! Thank you for sharing your suggestions as well. We truly appreciate the feedback and will pass it along to the owner. We can't wait to welcome you back for another great family beach vacation! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ladies trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time in Pensacola at the starfish house.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2026
Thank you for your 5 star review! We're happy to hear that you had a great stay and we hope you'll come back to stay with us again soon. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Summer of fun 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 4th time staying in this house and it’s always so clean, stocked and organized when we arrive. The location is great for the beach and to walk to church 2 doors down. The house has 2 dishwashers, 2 fridge/freezer units, 2 washers and 2 dryers. The industrial ice maker is always a big positive. And the private pool is great for our group. We did call about a couple of minor things and maintenance was at the house the next morning. The rental company is very professional and easy to work with. I wish this house had an elevator with our aging couples, but that’s the only negative in this huge home!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2026
Thank you so much for continuing to stay with us year after year! It truly means a lot that you've chosen this home for your beach vacations so many times. We're so glad the home continues to be a great fit for your group and that our maintenance team was able to quickly take care of the few minor issues. We really appreciate your kind words about our team, and we can't wait to welcome you back again! Paradise Beach Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Beautiful property and so close to the peach. Perfect for all families to get together ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our experience was fantastic. The property managers made everything super easy for us. The property itself was amazing and convenient to everything we needed.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2025
We're so glad to hear that you had such a great experience with our staff and that you and your family had a fantastic family vacation. We’d love to host you again in the future! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A homey home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very comfortable, clean "homey" home.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed your vacation and we hope you'll come back and stay with us again soon. Paradise Beach Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pensacola Blast!

We had a really great experience at this property and plan on renting this property for our family trip again next year. The management company was excellent and handled a few minor issues promptly. We had a great experience with this rental and it fit every need we had for a family Group of 17 ranging from 65 years old to 1 yr old.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach thanksgiving

We had our family Thanksgiving at the beach. This house is perfect for a family gathering. Plenty of space to spread out and a great kitchen for cooking all together. This is our second stay in this sane house and it’s perfect, so close to the beach and also having pool. We would highly recommend and will most likely stay here again! Thank you for helping us make beautiful family memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great reunion home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time. Very few issues; all were addressed immediately.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
We're so pleased to hear that you had such a great stay and you were happy with our services. We hope you'll come back and stay with us again soon. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Reunion 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is a great option for a large group. The only downside was no beach equipment (chairs, umbrellas, toys, etc)
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Thank you for taking time to post your review Robin. We're so glad you enjoyed the home and hope you had a wonderful family reunion. We hope you'll come back to stay with us again in the near future! Paradise Beach Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

Well maintained. Kitchen very well stocked. Spacious rooms. Very Clean. Nice large pool. Very close to beach. Good communication with the property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

2024 Family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the third time staying in the house. Perfect house for our large family.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
Thank you so much for your repeat business Tim! We really appreciate that and we're so glad you enjoy staying in The Starfish House. We look forward to welcoming you back again next year! Paradise Beach Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time at its finest!

What a beautiful house! We had family come in from 4 different States and this house more than accommodated all of us. We all enjoy being able to be in the same house and the main level of this house made it possible for us to create many new memories! It’s the perfect location from the beach and restaurants and activities are a trolley ride away. We will definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
We're so glad to hear that you and your family made memories for years to come while on your vacation with us! It's such a beautiful home and is meant for large families like yours. We hope to see you again very soon! Thank you for taking time to post your review. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Always a great stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our large extended family loves to stay in this house. So many rooms for everyone to spread out, and the closest beach access imaginable. We have no complaints at all! This was our second stay in Ariola 1003, and I'm sure we'll be back for many more stays in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2023
Thank you James for your 5 star review about your stay in The Starfish House! We're so glad you and your family had such a great stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Annual Family Beach Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful! The only needed improvements are a new dryer (it puts dark lines on white clothes) & comfortable seating on the front porch. We loved the new washer!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thank you so much Melissa for taking time to post your wonderful review. We're so glad you and your family had such a wonderful stay! We really appreciate your feedback as well. I will forward this to our Operations Manager for review and he will discuss a new dryer with the owner. We hope you'll come back and stay with us again soon! Paradise Beach Homes
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great for big families

This home is great for big families! Very spacious and enough for adults and kiddos. We needed the pool heated and they accommodated very nice and efficiently. Washer and dryer was not working properly and there was a handle in the first floor closet that was falling off.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for family reunion

We’ve been to several different places for our summer family reunion. This was by far the best! Everyone’s favorite. Plenty of room with great bedrooms. Great beach access. Lots of fridge and freezer space. Great kitchen setup and plenty of cooking “resources”(pots, pans, utensils, plates, glasses, etc.) The ice machine was a very appreciated icing on the cake. Definitely hope.to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Summer of Fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We’ve been coming to the beach since 1986 with our parents and now with our grown kids and beginning with grandchildren. We have a big group with multiple houses, but the Starfish house is a favorite. It’s big enough for 5 families and grown children, location is great, and the ice maker is a big plus. We were excited to see a 2nd washer and dryer added this year! We had a few maintenance issues, but Paradise homes had everything taken care of within a few hours of each call! We will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Thank you for this incredible review. It means so much that your family has made the beach a tradition for decades, and we’re honored the Starfish house is part of those lasting memories. We’re glad the space, location, and even the little touches like the ice maker and second washer and dryer made a difference for your stay. It’s also great to hear our team could resolve any issues quickly so you could focus on what really matters. We look forward to welcoming you and your growing crew back again. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

11 Great Years in the Starfish House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been renting the Starfish House since 2015! The memories we have created are amazing. The addition of the 2 oversize washers & 2 oversize dryers made doing laundry so much easier!!! The new pavers around the pool area look great!! The property management team was quickly responsive to a can opener need & fixing a toilet!!! My only request would be an eating area around the pool & on the front porch. 2 picnic tables would be perfect. Thanks for all the memories 😊
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
WOW! Thank you so much for your amazing review and for your continued business. We really appreciate it! It sounds like you all found your home away from home. We're so glad you liked the upgrades on the washers and dryers and the new pavers. Thank you for the kind words about our team. We really do care about our guests. And thank you for the feedback. We'll pass it along to the owner of the home. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us year after year and we look forward to your return! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a family reunion with 29 people and it fit us perfectly. The beds were comfortable, the pool was warm, the beach was close and it was all very clean. The only thing that could have been better is if there was some sort of shade area down by the pool and better knives. Loved the ice machine and having two refrigerators.FYI - you do need to bring your own beach/pool towels.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Thank you Gina for taking time to post your 5 star review about your stay in The Starfish House. It's an amazing home and just perfect for large families! We appreciate your feedback as well and I will forward this review to our Operations Manager. We will certainly add new knives to the home and we will discuss adding shade by the pool with the owner of the home. We're so glad you enjoyed all of the amenities this home has to offer and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Vacation Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We chose this home for an extended family Thanksgiving getaway. The home was perfect for 12 adults and 13 children, including an upstairs play area for the kids. With the pool heated, the beach just across the street and a playground a block away, there was something for all ages. The home was clean and cozy with tvs and bathrooms for all. The kitchen was amply stocked with enough cookware for all of our meals and a Thanksgiving feast. We had an amazing vacation and would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Wow, sounds like you had a delightful and delicious Thanksgiving! We are very happy to know that you made such great memories at Ariola 1003, and hope you'll return next year to add to your memories.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyable Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A group of friends rented this house and had such a good time. The home is very spacious and is great for a large group of adults due to the 11 rooms, many bathrooms, and large kitchen. The beach access is very close and we enjoyed sunning and swimming by day then retiring to the pool in the evening and making use of the grills for dinner. I don’t believe we have any significant complaints. We’re hoping to do this again next year! Thanks for a great weekend.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
That's wonderful Sarah! We're so happy to hear that you and your friends enjoyed this amazing home. We hope to see you all again next year! Thank you so much for your business. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great week in a great house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is perfect for a large family vacation. We had 22 total guests (14 adults and 8 kids ranging in age from 3 to 11). The upstairs was fantastic with a large center area with a large sectional and 85" or 100" flat screen smart tv. Perfect evening wind down time. Bedrooms branch off this main room for the parents. Downstairs had plenty of bedrooms for grandparents, aunts, and uncles with no kids. House is well appointed with 2 coffee pots, 2 refrigerators 2 dishwashers and 2 washer/dryer sets, and in great shape. Pool area is very nice. If we could add one thing, it might be a table and chairs with an umbrella in the pool area. But we realize that can be a challenge with strong breezes at the beach. It's a great house...our family loved it so much, we've booked it already for next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you for the thoughtful review and for choosing this home for your family vacation. We’re so glad it was a great fit for everyone and that you’ve already booked for next year. We can’t wait to welcome you back! Paradise Beach Homes
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