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HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6

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Tastefully decorated & ALWAYS sparkling clean.
Families love the large open kitchen dining living area
Beautiful oak floors throughout the living room dining room and master bedroom.
The kitchen is fully equipped for your enjoyment
130 year old chopping block in the kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Pensacola, FL
  • Saenger Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Historic Pensacola Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pensacola Bay Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest room Double Bed

1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Queen Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6

This one-of-a-kind designer apartment is in the very heart of historic downtown, and my #1 goal is to make sure my guests have the best possible experience. It’s sparkling clean and ready for you.

This apartment is great for reunions, best friend's gatherings, or romantic weekends. Guests have also booked my VRBO 1727332 right across the foyer for celebration dinners, cocktail parties, and weddings. Need more space? Rent both VRBO 1670292 and 1727332 for your whole family.
This classic building was built in 1885 and was once home to by a family-owned music store with a dance hall upstairs. If the exposed brick walls, wood floors, and high ceilings could talk, oh what stories they would tell.

Walk out the front entrance of the building and you’re on Palafox Place, the very heart of downtown’s vibrant entertainment, shopping & dining district.

Walk to over 40 restaurants from your doorstep. Here are just a few that you can walk to in just 5 minutes: Indulge yourself in world-class dining at Jackson’s, Global Grill, The District, Iron, or Angelena’s Italian. For a more casual fare try the Wine Bar on Palafox, Jaco’s, Big Top Brewery, Urban Swinery, Seville Quarter, Carmen’s, Graffiti Pizza, Taco Agave, O’Riley’s Irish Pub, Kohn’s Sushi, Bar Steak, Union Public House, Dog House Deli & much more. For breakfast try the Dog House Deli, Fosko Coffee Bar, Blue Jay Bakery, Bodacious or the Ruby Slipper.

Attend a symphony concert, opera performance, or kick up your heels at one of the numerous entertainment venues. Loft #4 is located right next door to the iconic Saenger Theatre, a performing arts theater built in 1925 & known as the Grand Dame of Palafox.

Walk to the Pensacola Little Theater, T. T. Wentworth Museum, and art & music festivals. Is baseball your game? This gorgeous apartment is just a 12 minute walk to Community Maritime Park where you can watch Blue Wahoos, the AA affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.

On Saturdays, rain or shine, walk up to the Palafox market, a treasure trove of local arts and crafts, homegrown vegetables, farm raised meats, breads, cheese, coffees, furniture and much much more is open just 2 blocks north of this apartment. Every Saturday ( rain or shine ) from 8 AM until 2 PM.

The sparkling white sand of Pensacola beach is just a 15 minute drive or you can catch the Pensacola Bay ferry just four blocks south of the apartment. The ferry will take you to Pensacola beach where are you can spend the entire day at your leisure. The ferry times vary with the season, so be sure and check their schedule.

Property manager

Deborah Dunlap
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Event Fee is determined by number of guests
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking anywhere on property
No smoking/no vaping/no tobacco/ No medical marijuana allowed. Any violation of this rule will result in your immediate termination without refund.
Lodging & Private parking are for paid guests only. Violation of this rule means immediate termination without refund.
Events must be approved in writing by Deborah Dunlap. EVENT FEES are based upon number of guests.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Event Fee is determined by number of guests
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Pensacola

Located in Pensacola, this apartment is in the city center. Shoppers can check out Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Opal Beach and Pensacola Beach Beaches. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pensacola Bay Center or Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Pensacola, FL

What's nearby

  • Saenger Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Historic Pensacola Village - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seville Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pensacola Bay Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Blue Wahoos Ballpark - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 9 min drive
  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seville Quarter - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Slipper Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪200 South Tap House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Graffiti Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Perfect Plain Brewing Co. - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6 located?

Located in Downtown Pensacola, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Saenger Theatre and Pensacola Bay Center. Civil War Soldiers Museum and Quayside are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rolando G.

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

Great stay!!

Location is perfect, super spacious apartment with high ceilings and all the amenities you could possibly need to make The stay feel like homethe
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Great place to stay

We came for nieces wedding. Owners were great to work with. Very clean and comfortable. Many restaurants and stores to visits - all in walking distance. We loved the history of the place and the balconies to sit on and just relax. Hopefully we will be back soon and this is the place we will come back to.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

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

Always a pleasure

All of the properties owned by this landlord are my favourite places. I had one of the best times ever thanks to this landlord and location. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Great Loft

This was a very homey, nice and centrally located loft. My daughter was having her wedding and me, my spouse, my mother and mother in law all stayed here. It was unusually cold for Fl so the first couple of nights were pretty chilly inside. Nicely decorated and comfortable. Walkable to everything we needed. Some confusion on how to enter the loft. I would say to enter the courtyard to the left of Pembroke if you are on the backside. We could not find an iron or ironing board but one of us had.A steamer so it was not an issue. My mom described it as peaceful. Great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary s.

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

P'cola

The stay was fabulous. We were in downtown and close to our party's venue. We were able to walk to our destinations in Pensacola.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

Nephew wedding

Lovely place, convenient to many restaurants and bars 🍸 great gated parking
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larissa T.

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

Great location!

We had a great stay for my daughter’s wedding. We are local but wanted a spot close to the venue for staging and ease. This was perfection!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany T.

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

Amazing!

The location, space, cleanliness of this apartment was beyond our expectations. The large balcony overlooking Palafox made the trip! Hope to stay here everytime we are in Pensacola:)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Pictures/words don't do it justice

I was actually surprised at just how beautiful the apartment was. An historian is the owner and we enjoyed looking through the coffee table books full of historical pictures and stories of Pensacola, which she authored! My husband walked down to Palafox daily while the streets were still empty (but the coffee shops were open). What have-to-be-Five-Star restaurants are within a block or two (Angelina's!). We loved the dual entry/exit which allowed us to walk down to our car in the small private (gated) parking lot at the back or right down to Palafox at the front. If you're someone who has security concerns, you might like knowing that both entrances are secured by gates with keypad. We couldn't decide between this apartment and the one that shares the foyer with it. I think the other is bigger (we didn't need more space) and has a balcony overlooking Palafox. We decided we liked this one! The balcony overlooks the back side of the building/parking lot/street beyond. It was totally private. We could go out in PJs with coffee (and pastries my husband brought back from his morning walk). Google told me that the Floridian cities of St. Augustine and Pensacola engage in a (mostly) good-natured debate over which is the oldest European community in the continental United States. I had no idea! Just looking to get away, but I felt like I got to step back in time! Loved everything (and I'm a tough customer)! The beds were comfy, and all the rooms were spacious and beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher M.

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

Another great Blue Angels weekend!

We have stayed here multiple times before and look forward to coming back. Ms. Debby and her family are very welcoming and helpful. The apartment is awesome and in the historic downtown. You are only feet from Palafox where all the restaurants and a few blocks from Seville Quarter. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent K.

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

Pallafox Apt

Very good location, wonderful space
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos B.

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

Super clean.

We liked everything excep for the laundry, you have to share and sometimes we waited a long time to have our chance to use it. Other than that we loved.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly N.

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

Perfect Location

Hopefully we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Donna Z.

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

Great Location

Great spot. Just know that the balcony faces the parking lot, not downtown Palafox St. The place is very nice and it has plenty of room. The dumb waiter was nice to have as you took your belongings up stairs. The host was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania W.

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

Family visit

Very clean and loved the location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

History, Food & Relaxation

The building itself is historic. The apartment is wonderful. The entire area is a safe place to be. Walk out the front gate and everything you would/could want to have for breakfast/lunch/dinner is just a short walk in either direction on Palafox. The Fish House, Jocko's, and Nick's Boathouse are incredible seafood restaurants within walking distance. Foskos is the perfect coffee and breakfast place. And, if you get a sweet tooth, just walk out the front, turn right, and Peterbrooke Chocolates is right next door. If you want to have a cocktail, there are places within 20 yards out the front gate. All on Palafox. We absolutely loved this VRBO. Deborah and Devan are fantastic hosts. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Palafox Place

Stayed 3 nights. The condo is nice and spacious. The location is great. The gated parking was also very nice and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Son’s wedding

We were in Pensacola celebrating our son’s wedding. This property and the adjoining property helped make the entire wedding experience off the charts. Ms. Dunlap was gracious to allow us to rent both properties and was a huge help guiding us with ideas on rehearsal dinner location, baker, etc. my wife and I along with our mothers stayed in this property and we could not have been happier. Could write 1000 words to express our how this property made the entire experience off the charts. Thank you to Ms. Dunlap and the property manager for all your efforts making our son’s wedding weekend memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

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

Perfect Location to explore downtown

This apartment has access to Palafox Street but still feels tucked out of the way. The owner is very nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend her as a host for any of her properties.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Excellent Host and Property!

Stayed at the Palafox St. loft again this past weekend. Excellent property - location is unbeatable and the furnishings are fabulous. There is an approximate 40ft balcony that puts you right in the action of all that is going on downtown. With private off-street parking, you never have to worry about where you are going to park! I had a snafu on my arrival dates, and Deborah was able to work a miracle to accommodate us with the cleaning team. She is a top notch communicator and makes the VRBO experience easy. Can't recommend enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerold H.

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

Awesome property and great communication!

You will love this place!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

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

Nice Companion Property

I rented this and the street-facing unit. I did not stay in this unit, the kids and their wives did but the couple of times I was in the space, it looked very nice and the kids had no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., Tallahassee FL

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

Magnificent vacation, magnificent location

I cannot speak highly enough about this rental. It is within walking distance of many of the best things Pensacola has to offer, including museums, shops, restaurants, and the waterfront. We came to catch up with friends and family, and this was the perfect place to do it. Even when little issues arose, the managers immediately responded and made us feel like special guests. And they do so even though Deborah was having some personal issues of her own to deal with. I doubt we will ever book a rental other than Deborah and Devan's in Pensacola again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

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

French quarter feel in downtown Pcola!

Beautiful little home in the middle of downtown with tons of history! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur K.

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

Family in town for Graduation

We wanted a central Pensacola location, able to walk around to downtown restaurants and shops, beds for 3 couples plus one, with parking for two cars. The location proved to be excellent for our needs. Nearby owner provided quick answers to any questions. Very relaxing place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Dunlap

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The owner Deborah Dunlap is a local author, publisher, & historian who has published 15 books utilizing her vast collection of historic Pensacola photographs. She has preserved numerous iconic buildings in downtown Pensacola . She has been named one of Pensacola’s Visionaries by the Independent News, one of Northwest Florida’s top 25 most powerful women by Climate Business Magazine, one of Florida‘s People To Watch by Florida Trend Magazine. Deborah sits on the Board of Directors of the Pensacola Humane Society and served three terms as a director on the Downtown Improvement Board by mayoral appointment. Deborah is a member of Warrington Methodist Church and enjoys traveling the world and entertaining at home.

Why they chose this property

While others may say they are located in Downtown, this beautiful loft is right in the heart of Downtown Pensacola. Park your car in our private lot and enjoy the most walkable town on the entire Gulf Coast.

What makes this property unique

Private gated Parking
Spacious accommodations
Sparkling Clean
Walk to over 40 restaurants and entertainment venues, outdoor markets, art galleries, museums and more.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests