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One of a Kind Cottage Close to Downtown Pensacola & Bay Center ~15 min to Beach!

Holiday home in Pensacola with kitchen and patio

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Enjoy meals at home in the beautiful modern kitchen with counter seating
Beach Towels available for guests to enjoy the beach
Modern Kitchen
Kitchen is well stocked for guests enjoyment
Toaster & drip coffee maker Keurig also available

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Palafox Shopping Center
  • Place, Pensacola Bay Center
  • Place, Saenger Theatre
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Middle bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom with walk-in shower

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

One of a Kind Cottage Close to Downtown Pensacola & Bay Center ~15 min to Beach!

Beautiful remodeled historical home located near downtown Pensacola. This unique space features a large kitchen looking out on bamboo and private fenced yard. Guests will enjoy three comfortable bedrooms and one bathroom with open walk in shower. Save money when on vacation by preparing meals in the gorgeous modern kitchen. The big open living area and abundant windows create a relaxing space to spend time with family and friends while still being cozy enough for a romantic couples get away. Conveniently located near downtown in historical Pensacola minutes to the Bay Center, Palafox Street, restaurants, bars, NAS, boat ramps, & Pensacola Beach. You get all the comforts of home for less than a hotel. Sunshine is pet and kid friendly and work ready. Welcome to Eastside Sunshine!
Truly one of a kind recently renovated historical home located in Eastside downtown Pensacola.
This home features many modern upgrades in addition to the original 1918 character include soaring 10' high ceilings, large new windows throughout and original heart pine floors. The house features a large open concept living kitchen and dining space, three bedrooms with comfy beds, updated bathroom with walk in shower and a stunning custom kitchen. Home has a unique comfortable feel with vintage furniture & artwork including many antiques.
Unique to most homes in the area, Sunshine has an awesome jungley backyard full of palm trees, native oaks, cameleas, bamboo and azaleas. Grill out on the deck out back or head over to Palafox St and enjoy everything downtown has to offer or hop in the car and enjoy the scenic 15 minute drive across the bay to the famous emerald water and sugar sand of Pensacola Beach. Located 1 mile from The Bay Center, 4 miles to PNS Airport.
Save money when traveling by preparing your own meals in the beautiful kitchen. Swing by the nearby Publix or Maria's Fresh Seafood Market or a head downtown to Everman's Co-Op. Perfect for business travelers!
Guests may use enjoy the coffee bar, wifi, washer & dryer, 65" cableTV, backyard, BBQ grill, private parking, beach towels, cooler and beach chairs.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pensacola

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Southeast Pensacola, a neighbourhood in Pensacola. Pensacola Children's Museum and Roger Scott Athletic Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Fast Eddies Fun Center and Splash City Adventures. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pensacola Bay Center or Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. 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

  • Palafox Shopping Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pensacola Bay Center - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Saenger Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Historic Pensacola Village - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Baptist Health Care - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 7 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Brother Fox Sister Hen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪King's Bar B Q - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is One of a Kind Cottage Close to Downtown Pensacola & Bay Center ~15 min to Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at One of a Kind Cottage Close to Downtown Pensacola & Bay Center ~15 min to Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at One of a Kind Cottage Close to Downtown Pensacola & Bay Center ~15 min to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One of a Kind Cottage Close to Downtown Pensacola & Bay Center ~15 min to Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is One of a Kind Cottage Close to Downtown Pensacola & Bay Center ~15 min to Beach! located?

Located in Southeast Pensacola, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Palafox Shopping Center, Naval Live Oaks Reservation and Pensacola Bay Center. Ensley Shopping Center and Lions Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cashyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the home and location was great for good food and also the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzette r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottage - very nice, comfortable, quiet property and perfect for us to travel with our 2 dogs. Nice fenced in yard. Convenient location. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Poppy O.

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

Cute place with everything you need for a vacation

Great place to stay in Pensacola
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

casey m.

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

Beautiful home

Very nice host, beautiful, spacious home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

This is it !!

The place was awesome, enough room for my big group. Beautiful inside, very inviting and very comfy, it has everything you may need while on vacation. I would definitely recommend this place. The owner is very nice and prompt. All in all this was a very enjoyable vacation for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnie B.

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

Amazing!

This was our 2nd time staying at this property and we loved it just as much this time as we did the first! Will always search for this availability first! Thank you for again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rae S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Good value for large, pet-friendly family

Beautifully renovated home. I loved that we could bring our pets and the fenced-in backyard was perfect. Parking more than two cars without blocking the home in the back was one challenge. The location is great proximity to downtown and the beach but the neighborhood seemed a bit sketchy - be careful at night. Overall would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parker J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely clean roomy very happy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

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

Great place!

This was a great place to stay, beautiful home and windows, our kids loved the fenced-in yard and the hammock. The immediate neighborhood was a little sketchy, but it was close to some wonderful parks for the kids and the dog!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin s.

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

Thanksgiving 2024

We really enjoyed the house ! Never did locate the recycling container. Front bedroom.was missing a window shade....we improvised with a black plastic tablecloth from Dollar Tree ! Three bedrooms were great, as well as the washer and dryer. The backyard was perfect for Dobby 🐶
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Amazing Pensacola Home

This home was beautiful! The host had so many little touches that made it even better! Extra plug in places and chargers were one of them. Extra towels, and blankets. Even a beach canopy to use. Cooking essentials in the kitchen including coffee and tea. Home is laid out very open and nice. My older kids loved the hammock in the back yard they used it every night to relax in. Host answered any questions we had quickly. The beach was only a 15-20 min drive. Plenty of parks and restaurants nearby as well. We absolutely loved our time here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

colt s.

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

Fun times!

I have a large family (8+ people) when we stay places people tend to get nervous. This place was amazing, my family showed up and felt at home. I found the bed in the back room was perfect for my back pain. Communication with the host was easy and helpful. I will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Excellent

This was by far the best VRBO I’ve ever stayed at. Super cute, homey, and suppled with everything we needed. The beds were comfy, and the bathroom was perfect! We were so close to downtown where we needed to be 5 days while we were there. It was a wonderful vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnie B.

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

Review

Everything was as advertised. The only recommendation we had was to, maybe, put a/some full length mirrors in the room(s). Other than that everything was fantastic!! It is saved as a favorite and would definitely stay again! Thank you, The Bridges Family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine F.

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

Eastside Sunshine Escape

I genuinely enjoyed my stay at this property. The homeowner was kind, attentive, and quick to handle any request. The home is well taken care of and decorated. There are touches that make it feel like you live there. I really enjoyed the back yard, grill, and hammock. I am ver grateful that the host was gracious enough to even leave beach chairs since the location is only 10 minutes from the most beautiful beach in the gulf coast. East King’s Corner is walking distance, and they’re serving up the most delicious food. There are so many great local businesses nearby. Book & enjoy the neighborhood!
Stayed 34 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katlin W.

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

Family vacation

It was a great place! Great vibes, beautiful home, and super close to the beach. We loved every minute of the stay when we got to all hang out at the house.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

LisaLisa M.

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

Amazing stay with few problems

All 6 of us thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this host’s cottage home. The house was very clean but there were some pest problems. We saw about three rats in the back yard and a good bit of roaches, but hey we live in florida so there’s not much you can do about the roaches. Other than that the amenities and host was awesome. We felt that the host had a good setup for the kitchen supplies, maybe just add some tinfoil lol. The signs throughout the house about the check-out process and spots that pensacola had to offer around us were extremely helpful. The only reasons for a 4/5 on the location of the house is because the house is on a corner of a busy one way street that makes parking a little scary. Overall we give this stay a 9/10, and thank you so much for having us!! Everything about this place was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irma G.

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

Cozy

Great experience. Location was not far from beach. Home was clean & cozy. Parking was a little tight.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

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

Beautifully Redone Home!

We loved this house, which is located just minutes from anywhere you want to go in Pensacola! The house was exactly as pictured - beautifully remodeled and the right amount of space for our extended family and they even had mood music playing on Alexa when we arrived. :) We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathrine Email

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

In the old district so there was lots of history to be seen.

Easy to book and the property manager was so easy to talk to.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Great remodel! Transitional area!

Beautiful space. Met our needs. Transitional area, but I appreciate forward thinking, out of the box, experiences.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ana D.

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

Family Trip

Everything was great. Everything you need, it's there. Plenty of stores near the house. Good location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

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

Excellent

Everything about the property was wonderful from check in to check out
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Teresa C.

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

Nice stay

Nice stay. Fast and easy drive to the beach. Great location to access local sightseeing, restaurants, and shopping. Not a lot of traffic nearby nor a lot of noise. Overall good experience

6/10 Okay

Susan R., Irving

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

Cozy and has all you need and more

Very well maintained, everything works and in great condition, It has all you need, pefect space for 4 and a pet, except it only has one bathroom. The only downside is the neighborhood, is deteriorated, noisy and scary. Other than that, you can tell the owner put a lot of effort to make your stay nice and confortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Shanna(Owner)

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Hi, I'm Shanna! My husband Craig and I are native Texans but we're beach lovers at heart. We enjoy traveling, eating out and trying new local foods, coffee, beers and wine. Our hobbies include fixing up houses, gardening, aquariums, snorkeling, cooking, painting and arts & crafts.

Why they chose this property

We wanted a place within walking/biking distance of Downtown. We fell in love with the tall ceilings and heart pine wood floors. We also love the yard for all the great palm trees azaleas & camellias.

What makes this property unique

This is a great old Pensacola home that's been painstakingly & lovingly renovated by me & my family. Definitely one of a kind!

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