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Beach nearby, beach towels
TV, stereo
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Pensacola Beach, FL
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Opal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Sound
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pensacola Beach

This vacation home is adjacent to popular attractions such as Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Opal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Casino Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 25 min drive
  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crabs We Got 'em! - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flounder's Chowder House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hilton - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dock - ‬5 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.

Stone Crab Cottage: Directly Across from Gulf, Pet Friendly

Vintage Beach Cottage with Modern Flair!!!

Impeccably maintained & stocked with all the perks. This pet friendly home sits on a large lot with fenced backyard located one house away from a public beach access which delivers you directly to the emerald waters & sugary white sand of the Gulf. Travel the opposite direction, approximately 75, feet and take advantage of the boardwalk access which makes carrying carts and rolling coolers a breeze.

The family area is accented by no hassle ceramic tile floors, granite counters, vaulted ceilings and tons of natural light. There is a large flat-screen smart television as well as a stereo system for vacationers enjoyment. This cozy beach house provides meal seating for 10, plus bar seating for two more. The outdoor space with it's fenced in yard allows those pets to safely roam, you'll find a charcoal grill and outdoor furniture for your enjoyment if you've had all you can take of the beach for one day, and there's a Hot/Cold Shower to wash away the sand and suntan oils. Additionally, for those who want to watch the ocean waves or the sun-rise and set, try the upper deck with your morning coffee and evening wine.

Dog lovers welcome (25 lb weight limit) with $200 per pet fee.

4 BEDROOMS: (all on one level)
Bedroom 1 - 1 King Bed
Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 - 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4 - 1 Queen Bed, and 2 Sets of Twin over Twin Bunk Beds


3 BATHROOMS:
Bathroom 1 - Single Vanity, Toilet, Large Shower
Bathroom 2 - Pedestal Sink, Toilet, Tub/Shower Combo
Bathroom 3 - Outdoor Hot/Cold SHOWER ONLY

Being directly across from the Gulf and never having to climb stairs is a rare treat with beach rentals these days. Come enjoy some time in paradise at Stone Crab Cottage.

ISLAND ATTRACTIONS:
Numerous water-sport rentals, Funny cars, bumper cars, race cars,
Deep Sea Fishing excursions, Dolphin Tours, Shoreline Fishing excursions
Casino Beach Restaurants, Putt Putt, Fishing Pier and seasonal concerts.
Attractions at The Board Walk with Restaurants, Bars, and Public Beach Daytime activities.

PENSACOLA ATTRACTIONS
Shopping, Events at the Pensacola Civic Center, Minor League Baseball games at Pensacola Wahoos stadium, Golf
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a fenced private yard.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Family gatherings & cookouts always welcome!

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
Note from host: Family gatherings & cookouts always welcome!
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.
  • Note from host: Family gatherings & cookouts always welcome!
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

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

Is there parking available at Stone Crab Cottage: Directly Across from Gulf, Pet Friendly?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is Stone Crab Cottage: Directly Across from Gulf, Pet Friendly good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen in each house plus an ocean view and a kitchen in some.

Are there hot tubs at Stone Crab Cottage: Directly Across from Gulf, 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.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Stone Crab Cottage: Directly Across from Gulf, Pet Friendly?

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 15.1 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Stone Crab Cottage: Directly Across from Gulf, Pet Friendly?

Yes, every house at Stone Crab Cottage: Directly Across from Gulf, Pet Friendly comes with a patio and some offer ocean views.

Stone Crab Cottage: Directly Across from Gulf, Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

4/10 Poor

Sara T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This property was not at all as it was displayed. There were many many leaks inside the property that we notified the owner about, but was obvious the leaks had been happening for a while due to the amount t of damage already done. We spent more time cleaning up water and rewatching towels to clean up said water than doing anything else. The back yard was full of weeds and grown up to the point that we couldn’t even use it unlike the pictures. There isn’t a comfortable place to even sit in the house. Majority of the furniture is outdoor furniture. We even left early due to being so uncomfortable.
The disgusting smelling water leaking from under the sink and dishwasher.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

It was great, we just had a scare when we pulled down a spare pillow feom one of the bedroom cabinets and a needle feel down from the top shelve with ohr 2 yr.old grandbaby in the same room. Thankfully whe was not stuck with the needle.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and super location across the street from the beach. 3 min drive to the main drag on P-Cola beach restaurants and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

Stone Crab

older place but location is fabulous!! hostess was very easy to deal with too
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stone Crab Cottage

Good property, closse to the beach. Check in was easy and good communication from the owner. Things that could use improvment. Cleaning of oven, microwave and fans (little details). Kitchen: Excessive pot and pans, most are in bad shape and need to be replaced (toxic).Love that the light switches were labeled. Please consider something similar for the kitchen utensils/appliances/ect. Backyard looked overgrown. The roof patio deck was amazing. Loved the outdoor shower, being able to rinse off before going inside. Thank you. Would absolutely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
The location was perfect for the Pensacola Beach Blue Angels airshow. The house was as described, but the cleaning company left a lot to be desired! I did contact the owner and we did have communication between us even though she was out of town in a remote area. When we walked in and checked everything, the kitchen trash had not been taken out nor were there any extra trash bags. There was a trashcan on the side of the house that was over full and an empty trashcan on the street which we used. However, the floors were full of sand, and I know the house was on the beach, but expected to have the floor clean before we walked in the door. I had to deal with Florida Power & Light for two hours in the heat to get the electricity back on in the master bathroom and laundry area because of a circuit breaker issue. There is mold inside of the ice maker shoot where the ice comes out of. The outdoor grill needs to be replaced because it is practically rusted all the way through and had not been cleaned. There was also sand on top of the bedspreads in the bunk room, which makes me wonder how that happened. I paid very good money for this house and expected a lot more. The owner did say thank you for pointing out all of the issues but it would sure be nice to get a partial refund at least! I would recommend this house after all of the issues are fixed and taken care of.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mallory M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful neighborhood very close to the beach. We trekked back and forth from the beach to the house with no problem. The back yard was a bit overgrown so we weren’t able to use much of it. The barbecue pit was also not as pictured (it’s a small charcoal pit instead of the stainless steel one pictured). The owner was quickly responsive when we lost power one day (due to an area outage) and kept us updated on the outage. Overall wonderful stay and would return here!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect for our needs. We will be staying here again! Amazing location and the host was helpful and communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelle L., New Orleans

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

Perfect location with easy access to the beach. House has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K., Cullman, AL

Liked: Cleanliness

April Trip

The house is very well supplied from kitchen to bathrooms. The TV's in the bedrooms all work . I have been in some rentals where they do not. Volley ball net and corn hole game in the back yard. Lots of comfortable seatig in the back. VERY quiet neighborhood no loud music oe loud vehicles. Locals are friendly and will actually talk with you.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Geneva L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family funeral trip

Property was as described. Very nice master bedroom& bath also 2 queen bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy house, great location

House was cozy and clean, well furnished. Everything worked well and there were plenty of towels and kitchen dishes. The deck at rooftop level was great, we sat up there every morning and evening and just enjoyed the breeze and the ocean sounds. Very nice patio and deck furniture. The house is older but seems to have been kept up pretty well The backyard was very overgrown with weeds and lots of sand bur stickers and was unusable for anything. If it was cleared and the stickers taken care of, it would be awesome for volleyball, hammocks, or whatever. The location was perfect for us, right across the street from the beach and there are two easy beach accesses literally just steps away from the house. This is located in a very nice neighborhood. We would stay here again for future visits due to location, price, and beach proximity.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony, Gretna

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was adequate for our needs and the price was within our budget, other than that, the place was very comfortable abd it felt very nice and homelike.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

worst VRBO experience ever

We were a group of 5 adults and 5 children staying for a week in August. We rented here for the location, a short walk to the beach. We soon discovered the property had no working hot water. The owner was mostly responsive by text and phone, but it became clear that she does not live in the area and she doesn't have a local property manager to handle problems. Therefore we had to use precious vacation time to be on site for a plumber. The plumber informed us that the hot water heater was dead and should have been replaced approximately 10 years ago based on the model and expected life cycle. So we had to spend more precious vacation time the next day while plumbers replaced the hot water heater. About 2 days into our vacation we finally had hot water. But the biggest problem was what appeared to be black mold growing on the wall in the room with bunk beds for kids. The property owner shipped cleaning supplies to the property, apparently with the expectation that we would clean and remediate the mold ourselves. The bedroom appears to have previously been a garage that was converted into a living space. The conversion was shoddy (I'm no expert, but I'm sure it wasn't up to code), hence the mold. Long story short, after spending 6 hours of precious vacation time on the phone with VRBO, we checked out early, VRBO refunded all of our money and helped us move into a better/safer spot.. Stay away from this place! Also, VRBO customer service is a mess!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil P.

Liked: Cleanliness

awesome place!

We absolutely loved our stay. The house was perfect for all of our needs. Plenty of room and easy access to the beach (what my family loved the most) The town of Pensacola Beach was better than expected. The restaurants were great and just over the bridge was grocery stores and anything else you may need. The beach itself was awesome as well. No need to get up bright and early to find a good spot, plenty of space and no crowds. Stephany was great to work with and was quick to respond to any needs. If you are going to Pensacola Beach, rent this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness

By the beach

Great house
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER F., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful cottage, Great location

This house is in a great location. Not right on the beach, but a very close walk. The beds were comfy and everything was clean. Good place for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and location.

The house was clean and spacious. It had everything we needed for our stay. I would recommend to anyone to stay there. We would book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Aptil 2023

Very attentive and engaged host. House is in the perfect location for beach access. We will be back soon.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Allison O.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great spot, disappointing property

Great spot along Pensacola Beach but unfortunately our family reunion had a dark spot. This property is NOT what is portrayed in the listing's description or pictures. There was NO table with chairs on the back patio, there was NO picnic table, there was NO hammock. The backyard was so overgrown it was virtually unusable, the rooftop deck was in terrible and unsafe condition, there was garbage lying on the front yard up against the house. The interior was filthy with disgusting stains on the inside of the entry door, on many of the kitchen cabinets and the furniture was stained dark with wear that had to accumulate over years of use. To VRBO's credit they forced the owner to refund our money (minus VRBO fees etc.). BEWARE
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kristina W.

Liked: Cleanliness

House needs work

The house was just ok. The location was great! But, there were a few issues with the house. The landscaping needs a major makeover, long weeds everywhere, unable to use volleyball net in the back yard. The upstairs deck has boards missing. The chimney leaks when it rains causing big puddles of water on the living room floor. The pull out sofa bed had cheetos and looked filthy! The pics posted online must be very old, the ocean view is now almost completely blocked by other beach houses now. Photos show nice colorful beach chairs in the yard but they werent there when we were there. If you can get passed all that you will enjoy your stay. Overall we enjoyed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family beach vacation 2023

There was 11 of us ages 4 to 60. Everyone had a great time there was even room for everyone to sit down at the same time. The house was really close to the beach and had everything we needed. It was an older house and didn’t have all the steps to get into it a big plus for me. Very clean and nice. A very short drive to restaurants. Plus the beach was not crowded
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jeannine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Trip

The property’s location is great and the hostess was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

We had a wonderful stay! House was super comfortable and close to the beach. Working ceiling fans in every room which is a must for us. The backyard was perfect and just what we needed for grilling dinner. Property manager was great and easy to get in touch with. Over all a great house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

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