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Gumbo Bungalow: Private Heated Pool w/ Swim-up Bar, Volleyball, Ping Pong

Family-friendly vacation home in Pensacola Beach with an outdoor pool

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Interior
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gulf Breeze, FL
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Opal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Sound
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pensacola Beach

Located in Toilla Segunda, this vacation home is adjacent to Opal Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Pensacola Beach Beaches. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Opal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Fort Pickens - 18 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 25 min drive
  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flounder's Chowder House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crabs We Got 'em! - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hilton - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dock - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Gumbo Bungalow: Private Heated Pool w/ Swim-up Bar, Volleyball, Ping Pong

Gumbo Bungalow

Impeccably maintained & stocked with all the perks. This home sits on a large corner lot (130' x 105') adjacent to a 50' easement which offers great views & access to both Gulf & Sound. There is a sidewalk & boardwalk that deliver you the very short distance (approx. 100') to the emerald waters & sugary white sand of the Gulf.

Please note that the two levels of the home are not accessible with an interior stariway. You will find exterior stairways in both the front yard (driveway) and backyard (pool area) with doorways and easy access.
This setup does not work for all family dynamics, but we love it as it provides a separation of spaces, and places to escape, during a long comingling week at the beach.

The gathering area provides vinyl plank flooring, granite counters, plantation shutters, vaulted ceiling & a large flatscreen wall mount television. There is meal seating for 15 including both dining table & breakfast bar.

Stepping through the french doors from the family room onto the large balcony outside you are immediately wowed by the main attraction of this home. The large gunite saltwater pool allows enjoyment for all ages. There is a spacious 1' landing perfect for the toddles to play, two in pool staircases providing easy entry, bench seating as well as the swim-up bar provides multiple seating areas. Jump out of the pool and enjoy a game of volleyball or badminton on the grass court, or try your hand at horseshoes. Sunbathe on the pool deck, gaze out at the ocean views from the upper deck, or take shelter from the sun on the lower shaded patio which is great for hiding from the sun and playing in the sand with bucket and shovel in hand. This is also the spot to fire up the charcoal grill for the family cookout, which is adjacent to the homes additional recreation space with ping pong table.
. . . Simply amazing.

KITCHEN:
Coffee Makers (automatic drip)
Dishes, Glasses & Utensils
Pots, Pans & Cookware
Toaster
Griddle
Blenders
Mixer
Crockpot
Fryer

DINING:
8 Top Table Seating
7 Top Bar Seating
Toddler Highchair

5 BEDROOMS:
Bedroom 1 - 1 King Bed, 1 oversized Chase Lounge
Bedroom 2 - 1 King Bed
Bedroom 3 - 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4 - 1 Queen Bed, Twin over Queen Bunk
Bedroom 5 - 1 Queen Bed, Twin over Queen Bunk
There are 2 twin roll-away beds and 1 pack-n-play which can be used in many places.

4 BATHROOMS:
Bathroom 1 - 2 Single Vanities, Toilet, Dual Head Shower
Bathroom 2 - Single Vanity, Toilet, Tub/Shower Combo
Bathroom 3 - 2 Single Vanities, Toilet, Tub/Shower Combo
Bathroom 4 - Outdoor Hot/Cold Privacy SHOWER ONLY

Keywords: Beach House
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 14 steps to reach entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 doesn't allow pets

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 deadbolt lock
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: 4:00 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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 smoke detector and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Toilla Segunda, just steps from Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach, and within a short walk of Santa Rosa Sound. You'll also find Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and Quietwater Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

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, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Gumbo Bungalow: Private Heated Pool w/ Swim-up Bar, Volleyball, Ping Pong a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a private pool, private pools in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Gumbo Bungalow: Private Heated Pool w/ Swim-up Bar, Volleyball, Ping Pong have a hot tub?

No, but this vacation home does have a heated pool.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

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

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS), which is 15 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Gumbo Bungalow: Private Heated Pool w/ Swim-up Bar, Volleyball, Ping Pong?

Yes, every accommodation at Gumbo Bungalow: Private Heated Pool w/ Swim-up Bar, Volleyball, Ping Pong comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Gumbo Bungalow: Private Heated Pool w/ Swim-up Bar, Volleyball, Ping Pong Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lea J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The house needs some upgrades. The basement smelled of mildew. We loved the location and the host was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

leslie c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very communicative host. Super clean. Pool was nicely heated. Celebrated both my daughter's graduation and mom's 90th bday! Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Scarlet B., Vicksburg

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I stayed August 2025. The house upstairs was wonderful. There were plenty of pots and pans and a coffee pot. The place was lovely. There were chairs and items to use for the beach downstairs under the covered area. The downstairs did have a bug spray smell when we got there and it finally did go away. I believe the downstairs does need another humidifier in the other room as well but my older kids/family did enjoy it. The Pool area was the BEST. We utilized it every day. When we weren't at the beach we were in the pool. You just walked out the gate and went right and straight on the path to the beach. It was great. I loved sitting out on the deck in the morning with my coffee and taking it all in. It was a Wonderful trip. Stephanie was the BEST host. She got back to me every time I had a question. Couldn't have asked for a Better Place to Stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend booking a stay at this beautiful home! It was perfect for our family, 6 adults ages 19-42, children ages 17, 7 and 2 toddlers under age 2. The pack-n-play and high chair were of great help with the littles. There was plenty of space for everyone to have their privacy. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. There were also plenty of beach towels for all of us. The washer and dryer worked great throughout the week which was very nice as a couple of us flew into Florida and packed light. There were many pool/beach toys for the kids. The adults enjoyed the Cornhole boards, pool volleyball and pool basketball as well as all the outdoor seatings areas. The beach is only a very short walk from house, was clean and not crowded, which was very nice. We made a stop at a thrift store on our way in and found some beach chairs, a cooler and an umbrella in excellent condition. I just can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay at the Gumbo Bungalow. Stephany was very responsive and easy to communicate with. I can only hope we have the opportunity to return for another stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome backyard area! Great for entertaining.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The location and communication with the owner was excellent. The amenities for the beach, pool,and baby was great. It was enough for 3 babies. The downside was the disrepair of some of the things on the property. Broken steps, broken faucets, doors missing, back door on main level and back door on bottom level is not able to shut completely without a lot of force, centipedes in the basement bedrooms (they did send someone to spray while we were here)along with a mildew smell. The basement bedrooms are more like a Sleepaway camp than nice bedrooms. A lot of lightbulbs like 10 were not working. They did quickly send out a plumber to fix the faucet issue and drop off lightbulbs, but there was also shower doors that weren’t able to open or shut, drawer fronts missing etc. anda smelly couch cushion. The owner was so great though that I’m sure that had she been aware of these issues prior she would have repaired them. Overall, we absolutely loved the location and it felt like a private beach with quick easy access. We didn’t have to hunt around to find a good opening spot to get to the beach. The kitchen easily was set up to feed our large family We just wished for the price that a few more things had been attended to.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

April M.

House was good needs some tlc and security gate for pool we had small children and a gate on deck would have been great. Housekeeping could improve but not terrible needs maintenance repairs on small items but nothing that hindered our stay. There’s not much to do in the area so if you are looking for activities this area doesn’t offer much
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was great! Plenty of room for the 9 of us that stayed. The pool was fantastic! Quiet location with a very quiet beach which was great. We all had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kerry M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Gumbo House Review July 2025

The house has a great location and a decent pool. The house had not been cleaned properly when we arrived. In general the house is rundown. The area outside under the decking was dirty as well. There were a lot of bugs. The owner did call in an exterminator which did help. The owner did call in repairment to fix a plumbing leak and the HVAC failure. I would never rent this place again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Joan F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We booked this property for a family vacation for 11 people. We had an amazing time and we always make the best of anywhere we go no matter what happens and hardly complain about anything. The backyard is a literal Oasis and is the best part of this whole house, the pool is a dream. Now on to the inside of the house, the furniture is majorly outdated upstairs and downstairs. The couches smell very bad, when I say bad I mean they smell like pee and moldy, and the beds squeak a lot and you can tell everything is VERY used, yes this is a rental I understand they are used a lot but these are ALOT. The next biggest issue is when we got there we was hit in the face with the smell of Raid bug killer. We figured okay maybe they had an ant issue of something they took care of, we later learned that was not the case. They have a major bug issue, more specifically centipedes, worms, and the giant wood beetles that look like roaches. The biggest issue of all in this whole house is the mold. You can see the mold growing in places in the down stairs bathroom and it’s not just a little.Once the raid smell cleared out some all you smelled after was a moldy mildew smell. Like I said previously, our group can work with anything and made the house work the best way we could to our standards. I hope this helps someone else because the previous ratings are very misleading.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick B., Bay St Louis, MS

Disliked: Cleanliness

Camp Benvenutti

The kids loved the pool, once I got it cooled down. It’s directly in the sun and has to have some kind of shade sail and fountains to cool it down. Very inexpensive to to install, This allowed us to enjoy the big pool with all of the kids. Great location, right on the sidewalk to the beach and all of our family members, that we’re staying at the fancy houses on the beach front. We loved the vibe. Needs a through deep cleaning, not a deal breaker. Great memories were made.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house worked well for our family. Eight adults and four kids. The pool design is fantastic. Easy access to the beach. The beach is great! The downstairs rooms are not as nice as the upstairs rooms, but hey when you’re accommodating a lot of people and kids, it’s fine. Appreciated greatly the pool toys and beach toys and chairs as we arrived by airplane. Towels provided are great. Beds are good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Valeria N.

3 Bedroom only!

Listed as 5 br. Nope! Ur charged full price but the downstairs is bug infested damp no lights unsafe (doors not sturdy) unfinished GARAGE with yard sale beds. The bunk was so shaky the 4yo was scared it would collapse. No access to the house without going outside. Location excellent. Nice pool but heated by sun only. No reply from host except charging the card. Beware
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Clifton P.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joli B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great amenities and location.

Great house and location. The house was perfect for our large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed H.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Christmas Ever

We loved our stay at the Gumbo Bungalow!Super easy to check in, lots of great things to do in the area.So close to the beach and plenty of amenities to make our stay comfortable. Even included everything we needed for our 1 year old grandson.The pool was fabulous, our grandchildren and young adults alike swam every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation Weekend

We had a great family weekend for UWF graduation. The pool was a highlight for the kiddos and very nicely heated to allow for cold weather swimming! Downstairs did need some airing out due to misty smell but did not affect the trip or ability to sleep. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie & Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Loved Gumbo Bungalow! Perfect location close to beach with tons to entertain the kids. Pool was a hit. They all want to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!

We are so excited about our stay at the Gumbo Bungalow - it was everything we hoped it would be and then some! Location is perfect. Pool was lovely and warm. Kitchen was very well appointed with quality pots and pans and equipment. The towels were thick and Lucious. Beach towels were plentiful and thick Outdoor furniture was awesome. Obvious that the place is being cared for. Stephany was quick to respond to my messages. Washer and dryer handled everything from tiny loads to extra large loads of beach towels. Highly recommend staying here - perfect for the teenagers we had with us to have some space to call their own yet be upstairs for breakfast lunch and dinner together. Bonus! Super Delta Flyover directly over our pool on Wednesday! It was a wonderful week of family fun. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica, Storm Lake

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Start with the good- great location, super quiet! Great communication with owner! The pool was great and plenty of outdoor seating for a large group. Property needs some serious TLC. Steps out to beach walk are falling apart and are a serious trip hazard for kids/ older adults. The wood is actually coming off the steps. Tried to use the pans to cook but everything just burns to the bottom and took forever to clean. The kids rooms have no access to the main living without going outside. Bath tub in one of the bathrooms was SO LOUD we thought we would break through the floor. Two of the beds (one king and another queen) squeak so loud whenever you turn over, it woke everyone in the bed up. Ok property if your main thing is pool/outdoor seating! Will say again, the owner had great communication. Just need to put a little time and updates in the house and it would be great!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

We have a lovely time swimming and visiting for my birthday celebration weekend. The house was plenty big to host everyone! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location for A Relaxing Stay

This was a ladies retreat with mostly senior citizens The accommodation s were great, but we had some challenges with lighting and it would have been wonderful to have a rail for the pool. The host was amazing! She responded very quickly and the things we needed to know wete posted for everyone to see. It was a perfect location and the hpuse is beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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