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An aerial view of a coastal resort area with a long sandy beach, a pier extending into the ocean, and a cluster of buildings along the shore.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
A wooden staircase leading to a covered outdoor area with a view of the sky.
A two-story house with a balcony and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A living room with a large flat-screen TV, grey cabinets, a round coffee table, and a blue sofa.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Pensacola Beach, FL
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pensacola Beach

Located in Villa Primera, this vacation home is adjacent to Pensacola Beach Beaches and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Quietwater Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Casino Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

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 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Dock - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hilton Pensacola Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Casino Beach Bar - ‬17 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 | Gulf Views + 30 Steps to Beach | Budget + Pet-Friendly 🐾

Signature Amenities of The Surf Shack:

* Gulf views from the deck + just 30 steps to the sand

* Budget-friendly single-family home - great alternative to condos!

* Pet-friendly (with approval)

* Two decks (one shaded, one with views)

* Loft-style sleeping area with half bath

* Ideal for Mardi Gras parade route access

* Walkable to beach, restaurants, and shops

* Professionally Managed

* This property is not available to adults under the age of 25. *

Welcome to The Surf Shack, Pensacola Beach’s cutest cottage-style escape! Full of rustic charm and laid-back vibes, this 900-square-foot beach home is a rare gem for small families, couples, or solo travelers who want the privacy of a house without the price tag of a larger property. Located just 30 steps from the sugar-white sands, this cozy coastal retreat offers Gulf views, a fun loft area, and shaded outdoor hangout spaces, plus it’s pet-friendly with approval!

The main level features an open living room and kitchen, a breakfast bar for two, and a queen sleeper sofa. The kitchen is compact but stocked with essentials and includes a two-eye stove, oven, microwave, toaster, and a full-size fridge. The master bedroom offers a king bed, flat-screen TV, and direct access to the full bathroom with a single-person shower. Upstairs, the loft includes a queen bed, a small futon sofa, and a half bath, best suited for kids, teens, or adventurous adults due to the low ceiling and spiral staircase. Outside, you’ll find an upper deck with seating and Gulf views, a shaded lower deck with a grill, dining space, TV, laundry room, and an additional full-size fridge and ice maker. There’s even an outdoor shower to rinse off after beach days!

Bedding Setup
Master Bedroom (Main Level): King Bed + Gulf View
Loft Bedroom (Upper Level): Queen Bed + Small Futon Sofa + Half Bath
Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
One Full Bathroom on Main Level

Booking Details
* Pet Fee: $150 per pet (limit 2, small or medium non-shedding dogs only)
* Unauthorized pets incur $500 fee per pet
* Damage Waiver Included (up to $1,500 accidental coverage)
*No security deposit required unless otherwise discussed
* 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 are a compact space

Key Features of Pensacola Beach:
* Walkable, Quiet Neighborhood with Unobstructed Gulf Views
* Steps to County-Managed Beach Access
* Perfect Viewing Spot for Blue Angels Air Show
* Minutes from Boardwalk Dining, Gulf Islands National Seashore + Fort Pickens
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
  • Check-in: 5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Villa Primera within a short 1-minute walk of Pensacola Beach Beaches and also 12 minutes on foot from Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. You'll also find Santa Rosa Sound and Quietwater Beach less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at 🏖️ The Surf Shack | Gulf Views + 30 Steps to Beach | Budget + Pet-Friendly 🐾?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is 🏖️ The Surf Shack | Gulf Views + 30 Steps to Beach | Budget + Pet-Friendly 🐾 good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, an ocean view in some house, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at 🏖️ The Surf Shack | Gulf Views + 30 Steps to Beach | Budget + Pet-Friendly 🐾?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at 🏖️ The Surf Shack | Gulf Views + 30 Steps to Beach | Budget + Pet-Friendly 🐾?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS), which is 13.6 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at 🏖️ The Surf Shack | Gulf Views + 30 Steps to Beach | Budget + Pet-Friendly 🐾?

Yes, every house at 🏖️ The Surf Shack | Gulf Views + 30 Steps to Beach | Budget + Pet-Friendly 🐾 comes with a balcony and some offer ocean views.

🏖️ The Surf Shack | Gulf Views + 30 Steps to Beach | Budget + Pet-Friendly 🐾 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place! Fabulous deck, and a very comfy bed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sergio S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property with lots of character.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean was visible from the house. Location was great...close to restaurants for all times of day as well as easy, quick drive to groceries.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

P K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach is a two minute walk from the house. Great restaurants are a short drive down the street. Many pet friendly restaurants nearby. We had a great stay. House was clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

maggie r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay … it’s a small space. The location is perfect !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P.

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

Wonderful Cottage

Very much enjoyed the stay / location was great with view of beach .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fileesha B.

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

Great girls weekend

Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Torie H.

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

Sweet

Sweet location, just right for two. Wonderful clean beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Wonderful

Location, location, location. Close to everything yet quiet neighborhood
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April B.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krista L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this cozy place is exceptional. Quiet street but close to the beach, restaurants, etc. Even though it is not right on the beach the deck has a good view of the gulf. It is smaller but was plenty of room for just the two of us and our small dog. Dog beaches on each side of island and restaurants with pet friendly decks. Try Shaggy’s.I like reviews to be informational so here are some things to note but did not detract from our stay:Since it is a stilted house and it was quite windy when we were there we could feel a bit of swaying and you could feel when anyone was coming up the stairs.My one real complaint was the lack of lighting in the bathroom. The place has wonderful natural light (lots of windows) during the day but since we were there in Feb after 6 o’clock it was quite dark in the bathroom and light fixtures pointed down the side of the mirror. Made it difficult to get ready in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Regina H.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mark F.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy M.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrey T.

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kelly L.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephan N.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katherine V.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

callie c.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy F.

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

Nice place

Good place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022