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Studio 54 - a modern beach-town studio
You’ll love this modern, stylish studio (open floorplan) duplex/guest house, completely separate from main house, in a quiet neighborhood, with private entrance, patio, & your own double driveway. Walking distance, 4 blocks, from the water (Bayou Chico) and big park. And close to everything Pensacola and Perdido Key have to offer 😎 - Airport (PNS) - 8miles - Downtown Pensacola - 3mi - Beaches: - Bruce Beach: 3mi - Pensacola - 12mi - Perdido Keys - 12mi - Naval Air Station (NAS) - 4mi

Navypoint Beauty 2/2 Whole House
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish bungalow. Very close to NAS Pensacola 2 blocks to beautiful bayou (many times full of dolphins) anda park with walking trails. Bring your kayak! You may very well get to see the Blue Angels practice in this clean and stylish home filled with lots of little amenities! Beds are super comfy Neighborhood is peaceful and safe Perdido Key Beach is only 15/20 minutes away! White sugar sand beaches. Fully stocked and supplied kitchen, lovely sunroom, large deck

Cozy Garden Cottage
Nestled in private quiet garden behind main house. Off street parking and own entrance. Safe and friendly neighborhood of East Hill. Can walk to a bakery and pub. Between downtown Pensacola and airport. 15 minute drive to beaches. Wireless internet strong signal. T.V. with antenna. Amish "fireplace" heater. Kitchenette with medium refrigerator, sink, microwave, toaster oven, George Foreman grill, griddle designed to cook anything, and eating utensils. Grill on patio. Beach gear.

Coco Ro Downtown! 2 Bed w/Hammock + Outdoor Shower
Welcome to good vibes @ Coco Ro Surf Shack – your cozy, beachy retreat in downtown Pensacola! This inviting 2 bedroom cottage offers laid-back comfort - just a stone's throw from the heart of downtown. You'll be 1 mile from trendy Palafox St, 12 blocks from the bay & a short drive to pristine beaches. Your coastal escape awaits! Enjoy: ・Outdoor shower! ・King size hammock ・Smart TV ・Washer/Dryer ・Fenced yard ・Free onsite driveway parking *Tap the ❤ in the top right to save to your wishlist!

Charming apartment in downtown w/patio (Garden #8)
Enjoy your next Pensacola vacation in this charming, spacious one bedroom/one full bath apartment. This apartment is part of a beautiful historic home in downtown and within walking distance of restaurants, bars, shopping, nightlife, etc. and only 10 miles to the beautiful white sand beaches. This apartment features a full kitchen, dining table, spacious living room with a sofa sleeper. There is plenty of room to relax, read a book, work a bit, or enjoy the serenity of your own private patio.

Navy Point Home & game room, near NAS & downtown
*No Pets or children under 10* No Parties $500 fine Bayou Grande Casita is a block from the water with chef's kitchen, lush beds and sofa, & game room w/ ping pong & darts. Take the kayaks to the bayou for a nice paddle where dolphins play. Screened porch for coffee, drinks or a meal outside. Miles of walking paths along the water where we watch the Blue Angels practice. Navy Point has great fishing, a boat ramp, 20 min to beaches, & 10 min to downtown. See our guidebook for local spots.

Beautiful, Peaceful East Hill Guesthouse
Beautiful, quiet, relaxing guesthouse (formerly Whitney’s ironwork studio). Private entrance. In historic East Hill, surrounded by peaceful, towering oak and pecan trees. The French doors provide lots of natural light and an open, airy feeling. Private patio. Quiet, historic neighborhood -- perfect for walks or bike rides. Only 1.2 miles from downtown. Within a few blocks are breakfast/coffee shops, restaurants, Publix Grocery, pubs. Easy 15 minute drive to the beach.

Luxe Downtown Studio Apartment
Curated style within walking distance to bars and restaurants downtown, and only a 15 minute drive to Pensacola Beach! This apartment features a a fully equipped kitchen, separate private entrance, fast high speed internet, in unit washer and dryer, a heated bathroom floor, and commercially rated sound proof insulation. The apartment boasts 11ft ceilings, 100%cotton luxury bedding and pillows, rain shower, and a private dedicated parking space just steps from the entrance.

North Hill Guesthouse
This small but cute guesthouse, repainted and its floors refinished in December 2024, is a five-minute drive from downtown Pensacola, the double A baseball stadium on Pensacola Bay, and a host of restaurants and bars. It is also 20 minutes from Pensacola Beach and the beautiful Gulf Coast. The guesthouse is a separate structure, located in a semi-tropical garden, that affords lots of privacy and quiet in the historical North Hill neighborhood that is ideal for long walks.

Tidy Bayou Bungalow
Enjoy beautiful views of the bayou in our carefully cleaned bungalow. Scenic walking/biking path along the bayou right outside your front door! Distances: Downtown 5 mi, Pensacola Beach 14 mi, Perdido Beach 20 mi, Pensacola NAS front gate 1.5 mi, public boat launch 0.2 mi. Fun fact: The Blue Angels home base is Pensacola, and you can see them practicing from our front porch. See photos for copy/paste of the 2022 practice schedule.

Entire studio space is private, clean & relaxing.
This is an attached apartment connected to the garage’s ours house with three exit/entrances. One is the main entry with your specific code. The second door is dead bolted from your side that leads to the garage you see in the picture. The third is dead bolted on your side and gives you access to the back yard. The security and privacy is much like a hotel room. Note we rarely meet or interact with our guests.

Blue Bayou Cottage -1 mile from Boat Ramp.
Our Cottage is nestled in a quiet lovely neighborhood that shares a scenic Bayou view, with swimming,boat ramp and access to Pensacola bay closest access by boat to the Gulf Of Mexico. Our neighborhood has a scenic 2.5 mile sidewalk walkway winding around the Bayou for guests to enjoy. Once back to the cottage, you can enjoy our large outside patio, outdoor shower, or barbecue grill outback.
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Destinations to explore
- Gulf Shores Public Beach
- Destin Harbor Boardwalk
- Crab Island
- Romar Lakes
- Princess Beach
- OWA Parks & Resort
- Navarre Beach Fishing Pier
- Gulf State Park
- Johnson's Beach, Gulf Islands National Seashore
- Perdido Key Beach
- Gulf Shores Shrimp Fest
- USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
- Alabama Point Beach
- Waterville USA/Escape House
- Steelwood Country Club
- Hernando Beach
- Tiger Point Golf Club
- Branyon Beach
- Bienville Beach
- Surfside Shores Beach
- Pensacola Beach Crosswalk
- Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
- Eglin Beach Park
- Dauphin Island East End Public Beach
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