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Waterfront Family Retreat | Calm Water Swimming | Close to Gulf Beaches
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9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10241.5 sq m
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Pensacola, FL
- Place, Pensacola Naval Air Station2 min drive
- Place, Fort Barrancas3 min drive
- Place, Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park4 min drive
- Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
King en suite Bedroom
1 King Bed
Queen Guestroom
1 Queen Bed
Unique Loft-style Bedroom
+2
6 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Guest Full Bath
Toilet · Shower only
King Bedroom Bath (en suite)
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor shower
Upstairs Loft Full Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Waterfront Family Retreat | Calm Water Swimming | Close to Gulf Beaches
🌊 Calm Water Swimming at Your Doorstep • Gulf Beaches Minutes Away
Welcome to a truly special family retreat on the Big Lagoon, where children can swim and play safely all day in calm, shallow water, while the iconic white-sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are just minutes away.
This home is perfectly suited to families wanting to explore beautiful Pensacola:
• The Lagoon is peaceful, protected, warm and ideal for children.
• The Gulf is breathtaking, dramatic and perfect for beach days and adventures.
• Together, they create the best of both worlds for a relaxed, memorable family holiday.
🏡 Designed for Families • Loved by Kids!
This spacious waterfront home comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests and is designed for families to spend real time together, without feeling crowded.
Highlights families love:
• Calm lagoon swimming directly outside the house
• A fun upstairs family suite that kids adore
• Large open-plan living and dining areas
• A generous screened-in porch with water views
• Shaded picnic space and outdoor shower downstairs
Children can swim, paddle, explore and play from morning to evening, while adults relax nearby, coffee in hand.
🌅 The Screened-In Porch • Everyone’s Favorite Spot
The large screened-in porch is the heart of the home. It’s where mornings begin with coffee overlooking the water, post-lunch siestas stretch into lazy afternoons and evenings end with glowing lagoon sunsets.
Breezy and beautifully positioned, this space is consistently mentioned as a guest favorite.
🛋️ Space to Gather • Space to Breathe
The open-plan living and dining areas are ideal for large families and multi-generational groups. There is comfortable seating for everyone, dining space for shared meals and celebrations, smart TV with access to your streaming accounts and high-speed internet for work, school or entertainment.
Whether you’re cooking together, playing games or winding down after a full day outdoors, the house feels relaxed and easy.
🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen for Family Meals
The kitchen is fully equipped for real cooking.
It's perfect for family breakfasts before beach days, packing lunches for Gulf outings and easy dinners in the evenings. Everything you need to eat well and comfortably is here.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Amenities
We’ve included thoughtful touches to make travelling with children easier.
• Travel cot
• Family board games and puzzles
• Outdoor shower (great after swimming)
• Washer and dryer
📍 Location & Getting Around
You’re perfectly positioned to explore the area:
• Perdido Key is minutes away
• Pensacola Beach is an easy drive
• Downtown Pensacola offers dining, shops, history and attractions
A detailed welcome book is provided with curated recommendations for family-friendly activities, restaurants and outings.
✨ The Vibe
This is a not a generic rental or a crowded beach scene. This is a real family home and the pace here is slow, peaceful and family-focused. It’s a place where children thrive, parents truly unwind and days are shaped by water, light, and time together. Families return year after year for exactly this feeling.
• • • Discount offered for stays of a week or longer • • •
There are so many things to do nearby! Here are some ideas:
Time on the water:
• Southwind Marina is 100 yards away; boaters are welcome.
• Paddleboarding, jet skiing, sailing and deep-sea fishing at Rock Bottom Charters, • • Blue Dolphin Cruises and Big Lagoon Jet Ski rental (1 mi).
• Big Lagoon State Park (1 mi) and famous Johnson’s Beach (with its sugar-white sand directly on the Gulf of Mexico) is a quick 2 miles away.
• Gulf Islands National Seashore Park (2 mi) is a beautiful wild stretch of sand referred to as a ‘treasure’ among the more developed beaches in the area, and offers hiking, biking trails, kayaking, snorkeling, wild-watching and Ranger-led tours.
Eating and drinking:
• Local breweries include Gary’s Brewery and Biergarten on Gulf Beach Highway and Pensacola Bay Brewery.
• Blue Bayou Coffee Company on Gulf Beach Highway
• Jaco’s, an upscale fine dining facility, is just down the road.
• For the gourmet, a visit to Joe Paddy’s Seafood reveals the freshest seafood selections arriving daily on its shrimp boat fleet.
• Famous Flora-Bama (7 mi) hosts weekly live concerts on the beach, is a popular hot spot and dance venue.
Sporting:
• Golfing opportunities can be found at Lost Key Golf Club (3 mi) and Perdido Bay Golf Club (2 mi).
• Public tennis courts are available all around Pensacola, and private coaching is available at Roger Scott Tennis Center.
• Perdido Key Children’s Park is within walking distance of our home.
• AA Pensacola Wahoos minor league baseball (Miami Marlins farm team) is a popular family attraction.
Arts and Culture:
• The world famous National Naval Aviation Museum (at1 mi) is an absolute must-see attraction. The Pensacola Lighthouse is also on base and a popular spot.
• Downtown historic Seville Square is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and features a gazebo for local free concerts and festivals.
• T. T. Wentworth Museum, located in Plaza Ferdinand VII, is part of the historic Pensacola Village Museum complex.
Local excursions:
• The Pensacola Beach Boardwalk is a 15 mile drive and Santa Rosa Island is a popular day trip.
• Orange Beach, Alabama is a 15 mile drive and popular excursion for beaching on the Gulf, dining and shopping.
• New Orleans is a 3 hour drive and easy overnight trip.
We want guests to fall in love with our unique beach house on the Big Lagoon and we are always open to suggestions to have you come back again and again!
Home amenities include:
• Large Open Kitchen/Dining area overlooking the water
• Fully equipped kitchen with full-sized appliances and glasses, dishes and cookware
• Laundry room with large Washer/Dryer
• Starter supplies of paper towels, dishwasher tablets and laundry detergent provided
• Efficient heating and cooling system - 2 zones
• Ceiling fans in all rooms
• High-speed Internet access
• Smart large TV in the open living area with Cable/DVD (guests may sign-in to personal Netflix, Hulu, etc.)
• Outdoor private parking for up to 4 vehicles
• Non-smoking environment
• Pets not allowed
• Long term rental agreements and prices available for NAS Schools Command
Welcome to a truly special family retreat on the Big Lagoon, where children can swim and play safely all day in calm, shallow water, while the iconic white-sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are just minutes away.
This home is perfectly suited to families wanting to explore beautiful Pensacola:
• The Lagoon is peaceful, protected, warm and ideal for children.
• The Gulf is breathtaking, dramatic and perfect for beach days and adventures.
• Together, they create the best of both worlds for a relaxed, memorable family holiday.
🏡 Designed for Families • Loved by Kids!
This spacious waterfront home comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests and is designed for families to spend real time together, without feeling crowded.
Highlights families love:
• Calm lagoon swimming directly outside the house
• A fun upstairs family suite that kids adore
• Large open-plan living and dining areas
• A generous screened-in porch with water views
• Shaded picnic space and outdoor shower downstairs
Children can swim, paddle, explore and play from morning to evening, while adults relax nearby, coffee in hand.
🌅 The Screened-In Porch • Everyone’s Favorite Spot
The large screened-in porch is the heart of the home. It’s where mornings begin with coffee overlooking the water, post-lunch siestas stretch into lazy afternoons and evenings end with glowing lagoon sunsets.
Breezy and beautifully positioned, this space is consistently mentioned as a guest favorite.
🛋️ Space to Gather • Space to Breathe
The open-plan living and dining areas are ideal for large families and multi-generational groups. There is comfortable seating for everyone, dining space for shared meals and celebrations, smart TV with access to your streaming accounts and high-speed internet for work, school or entertainment.
Whether you’re cooking together, playing games or winding down after a full day outdoors, the house feels relaxed and easy.
🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen for Family Meals
The kitchen is fully equipped for real cooking.
It's perfect for family breakfasts before beach days, packing lunches for Gulf outings and easy dinners in the evenings. Everything you need to eat well and comfortably is here.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Amenities
We’ve included thoughtful touches to make travelling with children easier.
• Travel cot
• Family board games and puzzles
• Outdoor shower (great after swimming)
• Washer and dryer
📍 Location & Getting Around
You’re perfectly positioned to explore the area:
• Perdido Key is minutes away
• Pensacola Beach is an easy drive
• Downtown Pensacola offers dining, shops, history and attractions
A detailed welcome book is provided with curated recommendations for family-friendly activities, restaurants and outings.
✨ The Vibe
This is a not a generic rental or a crowded beach scene. This is a real family home and the pace here is slow, peaceful and family-focused. It’s a place where children thrive, parents truly unwind and days are shaped by water, light, and time together. Families return year after year for exactly this feeling.
• • • Discount offered for stays of a week or longer • • •
There are so many things to do nearby! Here are some ideas:
Time on the water:
• Southwind Marina is 100 yards away; boaters are welcome.
• Paddleboarding, jet skiing, sailing and deep-sea fishing at Rock Bottom Charters, • • Blue Dolphin Cruises and Big Lagoon Jet Ski rental (1 mi).
• Big Lagoon State Park (1 mi) and famous Johnson’s Beach (with its sugar-white sand directly on the Gulf of Mexico) is a quick 2 miles away.
• Gulf Islands National Seashore Park (2 mi) is a beautiful wild stretch of sand referred to as a ‘treasure’ among the more developed beaches in the area, and offers hiking, biking trails, kayaking, snorkeling, wild-watching and Ranger-led tours.
Eating and drinking:
• Local breweries include Gary’s Brewery and Biergarten on Gulf Beach Highway and Pensacola Bay Brewery.
• Blue Bayou Coffee Company on Gulf Beach Highway
• Jaco’s, an upscale fine dining facility, is just down the road.
• For the gourmet, a visit to Joe Paddy’s Seafood reveals the freshest seafood selections arriving daily on its shrimp boat fleet.
• Famous Flora-Bama (7 mi) hosts weekly live concerts on the beach, is a popular hot spot and dance venue.
Sporting:
• Golfing opportunities can be found at Lost Key Golf Club (3 mi) and Perdido Bay Golf Club (2 mi).
• Public tennis courts are available all around Pensacola, and private coaching is available at Roger Scott Tennis Center.
• Perdido Key Children’s Park is within walking distance of our home.
• AA Pensacola Wahoos minor league baseball (Miami Marlins farm team) is a popular family attraction.
Arts and Culture:
• The world famous National Naval Aviation Museum (at1 mi) is an absolute must-see attraction. The Pensacola Lighthouse is also on base and a popular spot.
• Downtown historic Seville Square is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and features a gazebo for local free concerts and festivals.
• T. T. Wentworth Museum, located in Plaza Ferdinand VII, is part of the historic Pensacola Village Museum complex.
Local excursions:
• The Pensacola Beach Boardwalk is a 15 mile drive and Santa Rosa Island is a popular day trip.
• Orange Beach, Alabama is a 15 mile drive and popular excursion for beaching on the Gulf, dining and shopping.
• New Orleans is a 3 hour drive and easy overnight trip.
We want guests to fall in love with our unique beach house on the Big Lagoon and we are always open to suggestions to have you come back again and again!
Home amenities include:
• Large Open Kitchen/Dining area overlooking the water
• Fully equipped kitchen with full-sized appliances and glasses, dishes and cookware
• Laundry room with large Washer/Dryer
• Starter supplies of paper towels, dishwasher tablets and laundry detergent provided
• Efficient heating and cooling system - 2 zones
• Ceiling fans in all rooms
• High-speed Internet access
• Smart large TV in the open living area with Cable/DVD (guests may sign-in to personal Netflix, Hulu, etc.)
• Outdoor private parking for up to 4 vehicles
• Non-smoking environment
• Pets not allowed
• Long term rental agreements and prices available for NAS Schools Command
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not childproof. No high chair but have pack-n-play
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Pensacola
Located in Pensacola, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf State Park and Perdido Key Beach. Pensacola Children's Museum and Wall South are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pensacola, FL
What's nearby
- Pensacola Naval Air Station - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Fort Barrancas - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
- Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
- Big Lagoon State Park - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
- National Museum of Naval Aviation - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jetport Cafe - 9 min drive
- Circle K - 6 min drive
- Starbucks - 5 min drive
- Beach Buzz - 5 min drive
- SONIC Drive In - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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9.6
Exceptional
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Listing accuracy
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17 Dec 2025
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Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
REESE H.
22 July 2025
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Family vacation
REESE H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Stephen H.
7 Nov 2025
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Stephen H.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good
Janie V.
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Janie V.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Elisabeth R.
25 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Elisabeth R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Matt Z.
3 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Matt Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
ashley t.
12 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house
ashley t.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Brittni J.
18 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend stay
Brittni J.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
David O.
11 Mar 2025
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Great home. Great week
David O.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Nancy E.
12 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for Family
Nancy E.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Cathy Y.
10 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
Cathy Y.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
sarah b.
1 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
1st time FL trippers
sarah b.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Erik S.
9 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing weekend
Erik S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Jerri W.
11 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Jerri W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent
David B.
18 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
David B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent
brett a.
1 June 2022
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Wonderful
brett a.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Sandra D.
22 July 2024
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Day Vacation
Sandra D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Shannon C.
22 July 2022
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Breathe taking
Shannon C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent
William P M.
16 Oct 2023
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William P M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Felecia B.
23 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family memories ❤️
Felecia B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Julie D.
12 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break
Julie D.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Donnie T.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Must
Donnie T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Penny Z.
20 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Time
Penny Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Brent B.
19 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property!
Brent B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Donnie T.
23 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Must Stay
Donnie T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
About the host
Hosted by Rhonda Price
While growing up in Pensacola, my family spent summers at Canary Point on the Grand Lagoon. Many wonderful memories of boating, crabbing, fishing, and swimming.
Why they chose this property
Unique octagonal home on pilings designed and custom-built by a marine engineer.
What makes this property unique
Lovely memories built around family gatherings, relaxing days spent at the beach, game nights, boating, fishing, skiing, reading, and swimming.
Languages:
English
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