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The Surf Shack: Pet-Friendly Home, 2 Min to Beach

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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Pensacola Beach, FL
  • Pensacola Beach Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Quietwater Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Pensacola Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Pensacola Beach (Villa Primera), you'll be steps from Pensacola Beach Beaches and 12 minutes by foot from Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. .This vacation home is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Pensacola Naval Air Station and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Opal Beach.

What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 12 min walk
  • Quietwater Beach - 13 min walk
  • Casino Beach - 15 min walk
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 17 min walk
  • Park West On-Leash Dog Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 22 min drive
  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crabs We Got Em - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Flounder's Chowder House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sandshaker Lounge & Package - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Shaggy's Pensacola Beach - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Dock At Pensacola - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Surf Shack: Pet-Friendly Home, 2 Min to Beach

Welcome to Pensacola Beach's fun and most adorable vacation home! What this house lacks in size, it makes up for in rustic charm! The Surf Shack is a 900 square foot house that is perfect for a small family of five. If your group craves the privacy of a single-family home but doesn’t desire the cost of a large beach home, this house is perfect! You can even bring the family dog.

This house is Gulf Coast Getaway's version of "Glamping."  This property is not for those looking for a luxury vacation rental, rather guests that are adventurous and want to spend time in the surf, shops, and exploring all that Pensacola Beach has to offer.

This home was purchased for its location as well as it’s beautiful views! It is positioned so that guest have clear and amazing views of the Gulf of Mexico. The beach is a quick walk across a neighborhood road (30 steps from the sand). The location is also walking distance to many shops and restaurants. The home is also located near the Parade route and will be a Mardi Gras hot spot!

The interior of the Surf Shack is cozy with the living room and kitchen being the first thing you see when you enter the home. The living room has a large flat screen TV and a queen sleeper sofa. Between the kitchen and living room you will find a two-person bar. Additional dining space is on the upstairs deck and a larger table down below.

The kitchen has limited space but should have everything you need for basic meals. It has a two - eye stove, an oven, toaster, and a microwave. The home also has a full-sized fridge in the kitchen and an additional fridge with an ice maker in the laundry room down below.

The master bedroom is also on the main level. This room has a king-sized bed, a flat screen tv, and beautiful views of the gulf. The master bedroom connects to the homes main bathroom which has a vanity and a single person shower.

This cute little home also has a quaint loft area which can be a great place for the kids or a second couple. A queen-sized bed is in the loft area along with a small futon sofa. A half bath is also located in the loft area.

The outside of the Surf Shack is where guest will find lots of spill over space. Off the main living area guest will find a nice sized deck with seating. This is a great place to have your morning coffee or glass of wine to watch the sunset. The bottom level deck is nicely shaded and will be a cool and spacious place to grill out, have family dinner, and watch tv. This bottom level deck is also where guest can find the laundry room and an additional full-sized fridge/freezer with an ice maker. This level also has an outside shower to hose the sand off your feet!

This is a pet friendly home. This means one medium dog or up to 2 of a small breed dog. >>>Pets are only allowed if the unit has advertised as such and the non-refundable $150.00 pet fee per pet has been applied in the rental agreement. ** >>>The Surf Shack is Pet friendly with approval - non shedding dogs only $150 pet fee / per pet does apply ** Limit 2 Pets - must be friendly non-aggressive. Pets that leave excessive cleaning needs will be charged extra cleaning fees. If any pet is discovered on any property without prior authorization or notification the penalty is a $500.00 charge per pet for extra clean up and flea treatment.

This home has some tight spaces so please keep this in mind when booking! The loft space has limited height and the spiral stairs leading to the loft is a compact space. We have the Loft as the 2nd bedroom to help for people searching - it is a restricted ceiling space and best for kids, teenagers, or adventurous adults.

Booking now for Holiday & Winter 2024 with lowest prices of the year, and all dates thru 2025! This unit is well loved by guests, has return guests each year! Reserve your preferred dates, this unit sells out in peak seasons and Holidays!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Gulf Coast Getaways

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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The Surf Shack: Pet-Friendly Home, 2 Min to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

t s.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property as described
Great location to beach and restaurants. Interior space small but well appointed. Outdoor deck space is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fileesha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great girls weekend
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little place!
This little house is just as described - it is small! It could be difficult for some to get up to the loft area. Our son is 24 yrs old and 6' tall, the spiral stairs were manageable for him, but a little awkward. That being said, he slept in the loft area - found it very comfortable and enjoyed having his own space. The master bedroom was super comfortable. The place was clean and the AC kept it nice and cool! The wi-fi was spotty at best, but it didn't bother us. This house was perfect for us - we planned to be on the beach or out-and-about every day, so the size of the unit wasn't a priority to us. The location is amazing - we saw fireworks and the Blue Angels from the deck. Beach access couldn't be easier and an easy walk to restaurants and the trolley stop. We enjoyed every second and would definitely stay here again! Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surf Shack
We really enjoyed the property, it was very nicely decorated and super cute. Perfect distance to the beach!! It was the perfect size for our family of 5 and we really enjoyed the double decks- it provided so much more space. Laundry was also a plus to have. We prefer a bit more privacy on our vacations and we had just that!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mark F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This place is definitely a Shack!!!
This was definitely nothing like the pictures. We knew this wasn’t going to be a four star stay but, the place was very dirty and old, it truly is a shack. Even the maintenance guy along with other property managers agreed this is not a very good place. It’s the ugliest and shabbiest place on the street. We were both so upset we refused to stay and ended up staying at another place instead. The property manager offered another place but it was not much better. We paid a hefty price this week and we are both shocked that VRBO would not refund our service fee of $218. Very disappointed!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Location, location, location. Close to everything yet quiet neighborhood
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Torie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet
Sweet location, just right for two. Wonderful clean beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Nice shack. Nothing fancy. Very small kitchen with limited counter space. No curtain on kitchen window so if anyone is staying at the hotel next door they can see you from their balcony. Also this makes the kitchen quite warm with sun hitting it. Great bed and art work. Loved the top deck except the outdoor lights on the side of the top deck did not function. Didnt use the upstairs loft. Stairs were too narrow and a bit dangerous to traverse. I hit my head on the metal stairs one time when trying to access the thermostat. Ouch! Loved that it was a short walk to the beach and that there was an outdoor shower for rinsing off the sand. Although it is pet friendly there is no place for the doggos to do their business due to so many sand burs! I think the property could use some lawn maintenance. The local fauna was overtaken by weeds and sand spurs. We still had fun. Clearest water, white sugary sand. So many jelly fish near shore though. We saw dolphins from the beach. We went to the dog beach and water was pristine and beautiful and only spotted one jelly fish.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Perfect place for our family of four. Our boys loved the upstairs portion of the Surf Shack. The beach is right across the street. Take the sidewalk in between the two houses on the other side of the road or the beach access by the hotel right across the street. Walk to the convenience store if you need something. Good restaurants right across the street. The upstairs deck has a great view and the downstairs deck provided some shade. Air conditioning was nice and cool. Wifi was great. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and so close to the beach!
My family loved this place! It was so nice to just walk across the street to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice time!
Need alittle more cooking pots, not sure if I was responsible for bringing more paper products such as toilet paper. Had one roll in each bath?
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephan N., Lake Wylie, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very nice beach "shack"
Perfect for a couple or small family (child needs to be old enough to climb the narrow spiral staircase) - our teenage daughter didn't want to leave the loft. Great communication with management company through text. (We had a minor maintenance issue that was corrected very quickly while we were at the beach.) Great location - can see the beach and hear the waves at night. (Can see both bay and ocean from the little loft). It is just past the last hotel so the crowds thin out on the beach right at the house, but it's still a short walk to restaurants, bars, gift shops and convenience stores. We loved our time there and would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small, but great location
This was the perfect property for my husband and I, our two kids (11 and 13), and our small pup. You’re within walking distance of the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and across the street from the beautiful beach (note: not one of the two dog beaches) as well as small cafes and shops. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again at this property as well as book with Vrbo/ Gulf Coast Getaways.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Katherine V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, all we needed
We decided on a last minute week away before my husband returned to work plus bring our dog, which of course is always hard at the beach. However, my husband found this one and we immediately booked. The location was GREAT. You hear and see the beach from the upper deck, easy walk to restaurants, liquor store, dog friendly neighborhood, etc. The only issue we had with proximity to bars / restaurants was the live music bar that played music on Friday night until at least 1am, but the music was nice to listen to. :) We were leaving Saturday morning so we took note of it which may not have been the case if we were in town until Sunday. The king bed is very soft, I'm more of a firm bed kind of person, but still slept very well. My mother in law slept upstairs and navigating the staircase was interesting but thankfully she could use the lower level bathroom when she wasn't upstairs. The kitchen had all that we needed. It is a tight space, but felt there was adequate counter space. The freezer of the refrigerator worked really well plus there was an ice maker in the lower level refrigerator, there is a keurig and toaster, plenty of plates, coffee cups, regular cups, utensils, etc. We did run the dishwasher at least 3 times since we did make food frequently in the house. The main living room couch was rather comfortable and still offered a great view of the beach. I genuinely loved ALL the windows, it offered a view of almost every angle around the home. The AC worked really well, but did have to close some vents to divert air to the bedroom as it did get a little stuffy. I also loved all the counterspace in the bathroom so we could lay all our items out and not feel cluttered. There were plenty of bath towels provided. There are also some older beach chairs in the lower level storage and was helpful to have an additional chair. The washer and dryer was a great add! I used it at least two days and it helped us lighten our to dos once we got home since all our clothes were clean. The lower level deck offered a place to get out of the sun during hot portions of the day plus be with the griller while cooking. The only issues we had was the internet didn't work, but we bring our own internet (so no issue), the upstairs sink had a leak from the left pipe, and we noticed on the last day that the kitchen refrigerator had standing water under the drawers. It was a great spot for what we wanted and needed. We'd definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

callie c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little piece of heaven
Location was amazing! Water views from all vantage points. Perfect size house and decorated tastefully. Second story deck made for amazing mornings and easy star gazing at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Good place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Our trip
The house itself is a great location. Could use a little cleanup on the outside property. A fan would be nice in the bedroom and sheets that actually stayed on the bed. The upstairs is really only suited for children. Outside was a little spooky as there is overgrown areas that make it extra dark.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Time 02/2022
Nice Little Beach Shack!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, views and beach!
Beautiful, quaint house with beautiful water views and quick access to a gorgeous beach. Great for couple’s getaway or small family vacation! Checks all the boxes!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ale Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just right.
Perfect getaway. Best location. Just right. Will. Be. Back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Regina H.

Ouch! Omg it's hot in here!
Bedroom was like an inferno. The add didn't say the access to attic was so small that you couldn't put your suitcase up the pole. For children only! The worst thing was the sand stickers. Poor puppy cried every time we tried to take him out. He is a long haired dog and they were very painful. We drove back home the next morning because it didn't work for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Walter J., Duluth, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachin'
Clean, comfortable, cozy, and relaxing getaway! Recommend for One Couple only! Narrow spiral staircase to loft area is best for use by responsible teenagers (do not recommend for small kids-fall hazard). Extra keys are in the laundry room. Nice deck to look out over the beach & gulf and even have a glimpse of the bay looking towards the north. Good place to enjoy morning coffee and evening cocktails. The best access to the beach is two houses west as it has a walkable mat which is great for wheel carts. Enjoy Your Stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021