Portofino Island Resort #2-1608 Bay Views!

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A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water.
A spacious living area with a glass dining table, a sofa, and a view of the sea.
A living room with a sofa, a table, and a view of the sea through large glass doors.
A living room with two blue leather sofas, a beige armchair, a ceiling fan, a chandelier, and a painting of a night scene.
A spacious dining area with a high ceiling, a large chandelier, and a view of the city through large windows.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pensacola Beach Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Indoor pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Explore the area

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Pensacola Beach, FL
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Opal Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Park East On-Leash Dog Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Pensacola Beach

Located in Pensacola Beach, this condo is on the waterfront. Fort Pickens is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Pensacola Bay Center, or consider a night out at The Sabine Sandbar. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Pensacola Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Opal Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Park East On-Leash Dog Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 29 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pedros Tacos & Tequila Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Portofino Island Resort #2-1608 Bay Views! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Portofino Island Resort #2-1608 Bay Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Portofino Island Resort #2-1608 Bay Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Portofino Island Resort #2-1608 Bay Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Portofino Island Resort #2-1608 Bay Views!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Portofino Island Resort #2-1608 Bay Views! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound, Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach. Park East On-Leash Dog Beach and Gulf Islands National Seashore are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

It was just a very fun time and the resort was staffed with very friendly and helpful people.

Just great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2022
Hello Patricia, Thank you for sharing the positive review. We are happy to know that you had a great time and hope to see you again soon! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location to watch the Blue Angels

Beautiful spacious condo. Resort was wonderful. Great indoor and outdoor pools! We were able to watch the Blue Angels from the beach without the heavy crowd. We will be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fun
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2022
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience

We had the best experience. The condo was perfect, the beds were so comfortable even the pull out couch that my son slept on was comfortable. We had a beautiful view and we’re able to watch the Blue Angels fly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2022
Hello Leana! Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views and clean unit

Portofino is well run and we barely left the resort over 5 days. Instacart delivers to the unit door, and we spent our days around the pools and beach. Would highly recommend the resort to anyone, and this unit in particular. Great value!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2021
Thank you for reviewing your stay, we are thrilled to hear your stay was great! We hope to have you back with us again in the future. Kind Regards, -Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay.

The service is top notch. I had a problem with our stove and text them on Sunday night and to my surprise the answered me back within the hour. Someone was there the next morning to fix our issue. The resort is the best place to be in Pensacola.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Hello Nicholas, thank you for the positive review. We absolutely take pride in the work our team does. Thank you for being wonderful guests! Southern would love to have you back in the near future!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect, in every way

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: Portofino resort was everything we could have wanted, and then some. The condo was spectacular, the staff was outstanding and the views were phenomenal.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to host you again soon. - Your Southern Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place with awesome view

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 love visiting the Portofino and this trip was no exception. Loved having the view of the gulf and the bay with the wildlife refuge to the east. Really made for a relaxing experience.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2022
Hi Brian, thank you for your feedback! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast. - Your Southern Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Florida vacation condo!

It was just myself and my 15 yr old twin boys, but there was room for a much bigger family to be comfortable. The views from the floor to ceiling windows and the balcony were beautiful. We felt very much at home. Beds were very comfortable. Everything we wanted to do outside was a short easy walk. We loved our state here and we're sad when it was time to go. We will definitely book this condo again next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Hello Alyson, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Archival

8/10 Good

Pensacola Beach Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Pleasant, fairly comfortable, third "bedroom" limited, no storage. The unit needs more linens, especially towels; guests shouldn't have to bring so much. View and quiet were wonderful.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit this review. We appreciate your suggestions, and will be supplying more towels to our future guests. The owner is also looking at additional storage options for the third bedroom, thanks again for suggesting that. We agree with your assessment of the view - it's the best on the beach! We look forward to serving you again in the future. Regards, Gulf Blue Vacations Pensacola Beach
Archival

8/10 Good

5 day rental

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Great condo... Lots of space. Needs some updating.. Couldn't get most of the DVD players to work and cable wasn't very good.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2022
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great condo with fantastic view

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: Stayed one week in Oct. This condo is definitely a great place to stay. The view from this 17th floor condo is amazing. The only negative would be the walls could use painting. The rental agency was awesome. We hopefully will be back soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2022
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Archival

6/10 Okay

Winter get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved our view futon for a bed was very uncomfortable space was very good frig was bad then a different one was left for two days in the hall with old on still making racket not what I would expect but family together was good living room couches not comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2022
Thank you for your feedback and bringing these issues to our attention. We here at Southern pride ourselves in providing quality guest services and products to our guest. Our 24 hours Guest Service Team is always available to assist with any issues. We would like to ask in the future, to please let us know if any issues come up so we can quickly address them and get your stay with us back on track. We look forward to hosting you again here on the Gulf Coast. – Your Southern Team.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay at Portofino Island

Portofino Island is a great property with a great location on Pensacola Beach. It is just close enough to the shops and restaurants, but far enough away from all the traffic and noise. The resort has all the amenities that one could want. The condo was nice enough, but needs a refresh because it is outdated. The cleanliness of the condo was not the best, we found dirty wet towels in the chest of drawers. The selling point however was the view of the inter-coastal water way.....simply amazing. I would stay in this condo again just for the comfortable king bed and the views. Nevertheless, a big downside is having to check out by 9:00 AM, that seems a lot unreasonable to me given check in is not until 4:00 PM.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay on Pensacola Beach

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: My family was in Pensacola for a week for Thanksgiving and my parent's anniversary. We were fortunate to find this gem of a condo at an excellent price off-season. Since I planned on cooking Thanksgiving for my family, I brought four crates of kitchen supplies. I barely needed anything from my crates, since the kitchen was so well stocked. The best part of this condo is the views and the balcony. Absolutely fabulous! We are hoping to stay in this condo again in future visits to Pensacola!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2022
We love a good family vacation, and we are happy to know that you had a great time! Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again next year! Your Southern Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great resort

We love Portofino Island Resort! It is a great place to stay with the bay on one side and the ocean on the other side. We got the Adventure Package and it was worth it! We were able to use the jet skis, paddle boards, boogie boards, wibit, bikes, and kayaks. This condo was really nice. We have stayed in another condo at Portofino in the past and that condo had slightly nicer furniture and more closet space. We paid an extra 60 dollars to check out at noon, but it was not communicated to us that we had to notify the front desk. Our keys quit working, but thankfully our teenager was in the condo and let us in. The jacuzzi tub in the condo was not working, which was a bummer. It rained on Monday, but I had already made plans for us to go to the Naval Museum, which I highly recommend. We tried to watch a movie on Monday afternoon, but the TV in the living room wasn't working. The property manager did respond and came to the unit to show us how to use the TV, so that was nice. The TVs were very small and the main TV in the living room did not have the ability to stream Disney plus because it was too old. On a positive note, there were games in the cabinet for us to play.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Archival

6/10 Okay

Overall Not Bad...

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was nice and the rooms were satisfactory. Perhaps more updates are needed, but overall it was home. As the towers have a lot of non-resident guests, things may go awry in the building. On the Friday night of our trip, the fire alarm went off at 12:30am. I proceeded to evacuate down the North Stair and as I approached floor 7, there was smoke and the lights were out. I was terrified and made my way down the tower. It turns out one of the units experienced a kitchen fire. I waited outside until we were cleared to reenter at 3:45am. Not once were we contacted by the property management or Gulf Blue Vacations to check on us or apologize for the inconvenience. Also, the alarm went off again on Sunday morning at 7am. No contact from anyone again. So, as the title suggests, the actual physical unit we stayed in was not bad, but the customer service at Gulf Blue and the Portofino could use some improvements. It seems like the customer follows an extensive set of rules so management can stay hands-off, but when they need to provide hands-on service, they are nowhere to be found.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
I'm so sorry about the fire alarm going we are a separate company and office from Portofino, we would have no way of knowing about such an incident. I'm sure that was an awful experience, made even worse by the time it occurred. Had I had any way of knowing, I would certainly have called to check on you. Again, I am so sorry! Sincerely, Susan Kennedy, Rental Manager Gulf Blue Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

This unit was excellent, the views of the bay at sunset are outstanding. Very Clean, resort staff were extremely friendly. Will definitely visit again.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Hi Judd, We are delighted to hear that you found the property clean and inviting! We would love to host you again. Thank you for the review. Sunny Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual get away

Portofino Resort is a favorite of ours. This unit was comfortable and clean! The outside dining is a great way to take a break for lunch or relax at the end of the day with a delicious meal, cocktails and conversation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2021
Thank you for reviewing your stay, we are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. We hope to host you again soon! Kind Regards, -Your Southern Team
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Horrible Experience-Filthy!!

This was a horrible experience. I own the condo that is directly beside this condo, so we rented it for my daughter and son-in-law for us all to enjoy Thanksgiving together. I first called to see if we could check in early, and the person I spoke with stated she would contact the management to allow the early check-in...they never even called to give permission. When we finally got checked in, it was filthy. I wish I could provide pictures in the reason to provide proof of the epic fail. The bathtub filthy, mildew in certain places in the condo, the washer has several settings that no longer work, the kitchen was not properly stocked with dishes that are required, the ice maker did not work in the freezer, and I could go on and on. I not only think a discount should be given, but I would not recommend anyone renting this condo u til servers changes are made! Sherry White
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2020
Hello Sherry, thank you for your review. We do greatly apologize that the condo was not cleaned up to our Southern standard before your arrival. This does not happen often, but if it does we rask that guest alert us as soon as they are aware something seems unclean. Preferably within 24 hours. Had we been made aware of the unclean condition of the property, we would have had a housekeeper come by immediately to take care of any concerns. Unfortunately, we were not notified until six nights into your stay, that the property was not adequately cleaned. As soon as we were notified we sent a housekeeper by and they were denied entry to the condo by the guest. We would be happy to have you back again in the future in hopes of an improved experience. Sunny Regards, Your Southern Team
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10/10 Excellent

Family Time :)

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: We enjoyed our first stay at Portofino Resort, and will definitely be coming back. The view from the 17th floor was wonderful. The condo was very nice & clean. Everyone was super nice. I have two suggestions - a dresser or some storage in the 'study' for those sleeping in there and the BBQ grill should be cleaned as part of the 'cleaning' fee, so its usable when needed.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Hi, thanks so much for sending us this review. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay, and agree with you, the view from that floor is spectacular. We do have plans to purchase a dresser for the study, that is a very good suggestion, and I'm so sorry the grill wasn't cleaned - the housekeepers are required to do that as a part of every clean. I'll bring it to their attention. Hope to see you next year! Thanks again for your suggestions. Susan Gulf Blue Vacations
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not ideal for families with children

The property and location were perfect. The actual condo was a bit of a disappointment. First, there were no games, or toys for children like I’ve found at many other locations I’ve stayed at. Very disappointed that there were no beach/pool towels. In terms of linens, one of the beds had brown stains, either blood or something of the sorts. Not enough pillows, for the accommodations. Perfect for two adults, but not for families. Of all the places I’ve stayed in the resort, I would not choose this one again.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2020
Hi Katie! Thank you for the review and feedback. We have passed your concerns on to management to address. We are sorry you experienced issues with the linens, and there were not enough pillows on the bed for your party, nor were there games or beach towels. We would have loved the opportunity to address these issues while you were here if we would have known. We hope you still had a great stay, and we would love to accommodate you in one of our beautiful properties across the Gulf Coast again in the future! Warm Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Portofino is very nice.

The location is beautiful. The beaches are awesome. This resort is very expensive. Most things are extra charges and are not included with the cost of the stay so be prepared.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2020
Hi Jeffrey, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your review and are glad you enjoyed your vacation. We do our best to ensure that guests are aware of all amenities included with their reservation, but completely understand that there are extra charges through the resort. We hope you will join us again soon! Best, Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place t stay

Everything good.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for sharing your positive review. Hope to see you again in the near future! ~ Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Portofino

We had a great time at this property. Everything we needed was on site. I like the location because it is away from the crowded part of Pensacola Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Hi Ronald, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience, and the location was perfect for your stay. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! ~Your Southern Team
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