Sunshine Beach House - Private Pool - 5 minute walk to beaches - Pet friendly - Pensacola Beach

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Entire home

Private pool with sun ledge and bed swing under the back porch.

Night view of the back yard with lighted pool and cafe lights under the deck.

Only a 5-10 minute walk to be in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico!

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8912 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Gulf Breeze, FL

Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
‪5 min drive‬
Casino Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier
‪6 min drive‬
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

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

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Sunshine Beach House - Private Pool - 5 minute walk to beaches - Pet friendly

Sunshine Beach House is a 3 bedroom 2 bath single family cottage (sleeps 8) on Pensacola Beach just waiting for your arrival. With only steps from public access to Santa Rosa Sound (on the north side) and a short jaunt to the Gulf of Mexico (on the south side), you have the best of both beaches!

The house is cozy (990 square feet) and the kitchen is well stocked. Don't forget the private heated pool (no charge for up to 6 hours of heat per day), regulation size sand volleyball court, and charcoal grill. Beach chairs and towels are provided also. You will love hanging out on the back deck that extends the entire length of the house.

We have a super fast Internet connection (1 gigabyte download) and a streaming Roku television in each bedroom and the living room. We DO NOT CHARGE A CLEANING FEE or ask for you to do any crazy chores.

NEW front and back yard landscaping completed January 2024. See the last photo for what it now looks like!

Bring your family, friends and pets to enjoy all that Pensacola Beach has to offer at the Sunshine Beach House.

By the way, we also own and rent the blue house next door at 1202 Panferio Drive (VRBO 2358460) if you need more space!

Property manager

Rob Rushing

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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Pool
Kitchen
Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

No dogs in the pool, dog fur clogs the filter.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No dogs in the pool. The dog hair clogs the filter which will burn up the pool equipment.

Absolutely no smoking inside the house. If smoking in the house is discovered, a fine of $500 will be applied.

Pool heat and pump are controlled by the owner remotely. Do not attempt to turn either on or off on without prior permission. $500 fine if violated.

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Villa Segunda, a neighbourhood in Pensacola Beach. Fort Pickens is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Water Warrior and Wall South. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gulf Breeze, FL

What's nearby

Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Park East On-Leash Dog Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Casino Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Park West On-Leash Dog Beach - 11 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

Pensacola Station - 25 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Crabs We Got Em - ‬5 min drive
‪Flounder's Chowder House - ‬5 min drive
‪Sandshaker Lounge & Package - ‬5 min drive
‪The Dock At Pensacola - ‬6 min drive
‪Casino Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunshine Beach House - Private Pool - 5 minute walk to beaches - Pet friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sunshine Beach House - Private Pool - 5 minute walk to beaches - Pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Sunshine Beach House - Private Pool - 5 minute walk to beaches - Pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunshine Beach House - Private Pool - 5 minute walk to beaches - Pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunshine Beach House - Private Pool - 5 minute walk to beaches - Pet friendly located?

This family-friendly Pensacola Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Beach Beaches. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and Opal Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

20 Apr, 2025

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

Beach Vacation

My husband and I enjoyed our time at the Sunshine House and will be back! Thank you for sharing your cute home with us! Cynthia

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

11 Dec, 2024

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

Excellent communication

Great experience would defiantly stay again Great location.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anita S.

14 Oct, 2024

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

Beach Time

We had a wonderful stay! It was a quiet neighborhood and just a short walk to the beach. The outdoor space and pool were the best part. The owner was quick to respond with info and any questions I had. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nan H.

20 Sept, 2024

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

Sunshine Beach House has it ALL!

We were in Florida for my brother’s memorial and this house was perfectly located near Fort Pickens ( the site of the memorial ) and the dog beach. We had 3 adults and 1 dog. The house was clean, comfortable and well stocked and the backyard was perfectly designed for a get together of the siblings afterwards! Beautiful pool and volleyball court, all meticulously maintained. Rob was very communicative and helpful with suggestions on how to enjoy the amenities and the Pensacola Beach/Gulf Breeze area! 10/10 We would go back in a heartbeat! Thank you, Rob!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

17 Sept, 2024

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

Super cute and convienent!

Very nice and clean, host was great and everything was as advertised/listed. I will stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Great place to stay

Property was exactly as advertised. Clean house and the hosts were very responsive and very nice. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

19 Aug, 2024

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

Best Staycation Ever

Awesome property, felt like home from the minute we got there. Planning on staying again

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla D.

14 Aug, 2024

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

Wonderful stay

This house is small but it was perfect! We enjoyed the pool, walking to the beach everyday and evening and also the sand volleyball! Very nice getaway have recommended it to many of our friends.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

taylor c.

1 Aug, 2024

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

Great Stay

Everything with the property was advertised. Great beach and bay access. The private pool was a fantastic addition. Super clean with great amenities. Definitely recommend this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

25 Jul, 2024

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

Great location and fun property

The house is great for folks looking for a short walk to the beach and conveinient to Pensacola boardwalk. The pool shelf was great for our babies and the daybed downstairs was a great place hang out in the shade during the day. We would certainly come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristell W.

25 Jul, 2024

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

Family week at the beach

We stayed at the Sunshine House for 8 nights. As others have mentioned, it’s not a big space, but it was great for our family of 4 and 2 dogs. Convenient to the sound and beach, while also convenient to restaurants and activities on the island. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. The kitchen is well stocked, leave your beach towels ant home because plenty are provided, and don’t overlook the pool and beach items that Rob provides to his renters! We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

2 Jul, 2024

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

Perfect family set up

Best beach vacation! Perfect for our family of 6. Kids loved the pool and easy access to beach was a treat (5 minute walk). Will book again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Z.

16 Jun, 2024

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

Fantastic beach stay

It was a beautiful stay. Home was just as stated. We had to cancel last year due to medical reasons and it was exciting to finally get to stay here. Beach is also in walking distance. Great communication with owner. Would recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ericka G.

12 Jun, 2024

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

Great little beach house

Cute little beach house - the backyard and pool were great. Our little family really enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen N.

9 Jun, 2024

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

Best vacation

Our trip to Pensacola Beach was by far our best vacation yet! Robert was amazing from my first email all the way up to our last day. He helped fix a couple problems that came up quickly. The home was perfect and had everything and anything we needed. Thanks for helping us create such fun memories in Florida at your rental, we will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon J.

23 May, 2024

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

Great time in the sun

Easy walk to beach. View of the Sound side water from front deck. Close to everything.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor F.

20 May, 2024

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

Great stay

Everything was great and in a really good location

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna H.

21 Apr, 2024

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

Family Time

Sunshine house is a great place to stay, loved the pool and location close to beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

18 Apr, 2024

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

Sunshine

We absolutely LOVED this little place. The house is a little small but let's be real who comes to the beach to sit in the house. The owner was very upfront with the house being small. It was perfect for what we needed. It has comfy beds, showers and a full kitchen. The backyard of the property is AMAZING! We had so many fun nights sitting in the backyard playing games taking a late night swim and playing volleyball. The volleyball court is awesome! This location is perfect. It is a quick easy walk to the beach and a short drive to stores & restaurants. The property owner was fantastic with communication as well as offering suggestions on transportations and near by location. We can't thank them enough for providing a great experience for us. We will for sure be back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

tray p.

7 Apr, 2024

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

Spring break with the kids

Everything was perfect and clean! The heated pool was great for the kids. Great hangout spot around the pool area.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

20 Mar, 2024

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

Short Weekend Stay

The property was beautiful, and had everything we needed for our short weekend stay in Pensacola. The location was great too, with just a few minutes walk to the beach

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

18 Mar, 2024

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

Exactly what we expected

Our family of four enjoyed our stay. The house was exactly as described with a large backyard and back deck/patio space. We lucked out with the weather in March and the pool heater came in very handy as the kids were able to still enjoy swimming in cooler spring weather. Rob was very attentive and responded quickly to all communications. We also love the fact that he owns the house next door. We will definitely be looking into staying here again with extended family with the two neighboring homes!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine G.

26 Nov, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Birthday party

The only thing was looks can be very deceiving. Thought is was much bigger than anticipated. But it was a wonderful time and we all managed perfectly. Thanks for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

20 Nov, 2023

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

Great convenient beach house

Great beach house in a quiet neighborhood with access to the sound and gulf. Rob is very easy to contact and answers all questions. Would definitely rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

3 Oct, 2023

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

EXCELLENT HOUSE and POOL (and owner)

I cannot say enough about this place. It surpassed my expectations. Rob, the owner, was more than gracious when I texted him every day about something or other. The house was set up nicely with the bedrooms down the hall from the living area which was nice for those who wanted to sleep in. The pool was super clean and Rob was nice enough to turn the heater on for us. The washer and dryer worked great. The front porch is covered and is perfect for your morning coffee. The swinging bench by the pool was a nice relaxing spot. PROS: excellent pool, great location/views, clean beds and house, nicely stocked pool floats and accessories, excellent communication from the owner CONS: Burrs in the backyard made it impossible to enjoy (they kept getting stuck in the dog's paws and our shoes), it would've been nice to have the other queen bed in the bigger bedroom - getting around that tiny room was a bit hard but I'm just being picky. Loved this house and would definitely come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rob Rushing

Jenny and Rob are the owners and hosts of this beach home, which they have enjoyed renovating and using when not rented. Rob grew up on Pensacola Beach, and Jenny and Rob are raising their family in nearby Gulf Breeze. Rob is a retired lawyer that now runs a team of Realtors with Jenny.