The Nautical Whimsy at Portofino-The Ultimate Resort Destination Pensacola Beach

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August 2025

September 2025

Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas under the shade of palm trees.

Relax in this stylish living room with a comfortable sofa, wooden coffee table, and ceiling fan, offering a view of the ocean from the balcony.

Enjoy a panoramic ocean view from the comfort of your room, featuring a large window and a stylish bed with a striped bedspread.

Relax in this inviting living area with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony and a comfortable seating area.

Enjoy ocean views from the balcony and relax in the room's large bed.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Parking available
Gym
Laundry
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Pensacola Beach, FL

Park East On-Leash Dog Beach
‪14 min walk‬
Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
‪8 min drive‬
Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier
‪9 min drive‬
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pensacola Beach

This resort places you next to Santa Rosa Sound and within a 5-minute walk of Opal Beach. The guestroom includes a balcony, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

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What's nearby

Opal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Park East On-Leash Dog Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
Casino Beach - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

Pensacola Station - 29 min drive
Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
‪Hilton Pensacola Beach - ‬8 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬20 min drive
‪Zaxby's - ‬23 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬21 min drive

About this property

The Nautical Whimsy at Portofino-The Ultimate Resort Destination Pensacola Beach

The Nautical Whimsy at Portofino: All Aboard "Leaving Port for the Ultimate Resort Destination Experience at Pensacola Beach" Portofino is “the Pinnacle Resort destination of the Gulf Coast”. The Nautical Whimsy Sky Home enjoys unique placement within Portofino allowing Direct views of the Gulf and the World's Whitest Beaches. Located on the 8th floor within Tower 4 at unit 806, the floor height and placement of the Nautical Whimsy allows fabulous all-inclusive views of the Resort grounds, Gulf Shoreline and one-of-a-kind Crystal Blue and Emerald Green waters from the kitchen and bedroom interiors without approaching the balcony. Conveniently located within the Resort, Tower 4 enjoys the closest proximity to the Portofino Spa & Lifestyle Centre' being only a minute or so stroll on a lovely paver walkway adorned with lush tropical landscaping. Its convenient location makes the Nautical Whimsy one of the most sought after units within the Resort. Your Journey is Enhanced with Fabulous Accommodations, Decor and Theme...Your Nautical experience begins at the foyer as you are welcomed by a myriad of sparkling kitchen colors including White Calcutta Oro Quartz countertops; rippling crystal blue glass tile backsplash and custom maple cabinetry. Comfort, decor and theme amenities include: 2 bedrooms and 2 and 1/2 baths; breakfast bar; formal seating for 4-6 at the dining area tables; full sized sleeper sofa; 2 Italian leather glider rocker recliners; balcony seating for 6 with complimenting outdoor tables to accommodate just as many; custom block-out window drapes; stainless outdoor cooking center all complimented by a Nautical theme and color palette to make your Coastal Experience unique and memorable. Parking will be a breeze with 3 garage parking spaces in Tower 4. Other amenities include a private pool and hot tub at Tower 4. Next door, the Portofino Spa & Lifestyle Centre’ offers two outdoor infinity edge pools with hot tubs, sauna, steam room, private lockers and an indoor Olympic size lap pool. Enjoy casual outside dining from the Grill and seasonal live entertainment. Inside the facility are numerous culinary venues, a convenient Market, Gift Shop, Concierge, 3 Spa Treatment Rooms, Juice Bar and a full State of the Art Fitness Center. On site are 5 Rubico tennis courts, the Signature Portofino Island Dolphin Tour Boat, paddleboard, kayak, bike and watersport rentals. This exclusive property adjoins the National Island Seashore to the east with miles of sugar white sand beaches & several kayak-ready inlets...

For entertainment, guests can enjoy TVs. Washing machines, 2.5 bathrooms, and balconies are also standard.

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Enjoy stunning ocean views from the comfort of your balcony.

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Hot Tub
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Enjoy stunning ocean views from the spacious balconies of this beachfront resort.

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Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen

$794 nightly

Aug 6 - Aug 7

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

Gym
Heated pool
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

Laundry facilities

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Beach towels

Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

2.5 bathrooms
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop

Air conditioning
Dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

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

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

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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this resort?

Located steps from Santa Rosa Sound, this resort is in Pensacola Beach, and within a 10-minute walk of Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach. You'll also find Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier and Park East On-Leash Dog Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Nautical Whimsy at Portofino-The Ultimate Resort Destination Pensacola Beach?

No, there isn't parking available at the resort.

Is this resort adjacent to a casino?

No, this resort is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this resort?

Yes, this resort has an indoor pool as well as an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Does The Nautical Whimsy at Portofino-The Ultimate Resort Destination Pensacola Beach have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this resort.

Does this resort provide breakfast?

No, this resort doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this resort.

Does The Nautical Whimsy at Portofino-The Ultimate Resort Destination Pensacola Beach have connecting rooms?

No, this resort doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this resort?

The closest major airport to this resort is Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS), which is 16.9 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Nautical Whimsy at Portofino-The Ultimate Resort Destination Pensacola Beach?

Yes, every guestroom at The Nautical Whimsy at Portofino-The Ultimate Resort Destination Pensacola Beach comes with a balcony.

The Nautical Whimsy at Portofino-The Ultimate Resort Destination Pensacola Beach Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Jun 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Ocean View

Beautiful ocean views from every room! Our family enjoyed our stay. Check in and out was easy and fast. Hope to book this beautiful property for our next vacation.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Jun 17, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Florida trip

We drove down from Texas and vacation was awesome. Family from Louisiana stayed around the same area we were but the condos that we stayed in for awesome. Pool was beautiful. The beaches were lovely. It was a great stay. I will do this again. Thanks for everything.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Petersburg, TN

May 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Condo; Poor Resort Check-in

The condo was extremely clean, beautifully decorated, and had a good view of the ocean. Covered parking was convenient to the elevator and beach access was across the street from the resort. Beaches were clean and weren’t crowded (unlike those closer to the Pier), so that was a big plus. Unfortunately check-in took over an hour due to the Portofino office not locating a form sent in by the owner 5 days earlier. The owner resubmitted the form and we were able to get checked in after we contacted VRBO and they reached him. Once we were checking in, the resort tried to charge us additional fees so read your contract closely so you know what you’ve paid for before paying it again. I’m thinking the clerks didn’t know what they were doing. They also charge $100 for incidentals that is refunded when you check out. The resort also delayed another person who booked through a 3rd party so it appears to be their negligence. There should be a way to verify the office got the email instead of delaying guests like this.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Apr 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Condo - Perfect for my Family of 4!

Where do I start... if you are on the fence just go ahead an book this one already! Amazing view, clean, comfortable, firm bed in Master, wonderful soaking tub, three bathrooms. + Two beach chairs, beach wagon, highchair, blow dryers, plenty of games, grill, plenty of chairs on the balcony. Everything is as pictured. Location was very close to bay and right next to lifestyle center where the Starbucks, gym, indoor pool and restaurants and big pools are located. This Building (4) has it's own very secluded not crowded private pool and hot tub with view of the bay. It is about 4 blocks from the beach. Not too bad but would be too far for my mom to walk so thought it would be important to note. There are shuttles around the property that will come get you with a phone call. We loved this condo, Portofino is amazing. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., Ste. Genevieve, MO

Oct 16, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed our stay. Beautiful setting. Friendly staff

Satisfied

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Oct 10, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Portofino getaway

Great property.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tia S.

Aug 11, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful condo

The condo is absolutely gorgeous, with an amazing balcony view. Perfect for drinking coffee in the morning. The owner was helpful and responsive via text/call. The check in/check out process was a bit painful. The workers in the office part, were all not on the same page and there was zero communication going on. They overcharged me for some items, and gave me a bit of trouble to get the problem figured out. They did get it situated after I had to call a few times. Again the owner and the condo was amazing and we loved that part of our stay. But just check your bank statements so you don’t have any surprise charges.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeannean H.

Aug 6, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Place

Everything in the condo was very nice and comfortable. Staying in tower 4 has easy access to the bay, that is great when the gulf is a little to rough.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Jul 5, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We have been coming to Portofino since '06. This condo has fabulous views of the beach. It is beautifully decorated. The beach chairs were very handy since we didn't pack our own this year.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

May 16, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Exquisite view

Very comfortable!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Lashanda J.

May 6, 2022

Beautiful place

Loved it. The cleanliness of the room wasn’t great. At least three years of dust on the cleaning fans.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Katherine S.

Oct 12, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Always enjoy staying at Portofino.

After a nightmare check-in, most everything else was good. The condo was exactly as stated and the view lovely. The most serious issue is the fact that the manager of the property never sent me any confirmation or information even though I had paid in full more than a month before arrival and I had contacted him and was told he would email me. He never did and the young man at the office for check-in was left with a problem he hadn't created but had to deal with (and did so with patience and concern). I was told this was not the first time this manager (Remax) has not done his job so I only hope the owners of the condo are paying attention to this issue. The other problem was the sheets on the guest room bed had blood stains! NOT GOOD! A less serious problem was that the mechanisim on one of the recliners (very comfortable) is broken. I truly regret having to leave a negative review because the condo itself is lovely but those two issues are a deal breaker for me to rent this condo again and the owner should be aware of this and take action.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bert K., Newport News, VA

Sep 23, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacay

I viewed a considerable number of condos and chose this unit based upon the decor, layout and views. And the grill. Everything was better than I expected. The 8th floor offered views of the Gulf from every room. Portifino is magnificent. Highly recommend the catamaran cruise to see the Blue Angles practice. Quite a spectacle. Thanks Kenneth. I’ll be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Rafal Mike K., Collierville

Aug 29, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at Portofino

Great property, very nice rental, well equipped, the only issue was that electric BBQ was not working..

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Jul 12, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Property

This was a truly amazing property. It was very grand and beautiful. I would definitely stay again. My only critique is that the check in for the entire property is at the same time. Therefore, the wait for checking in was a little long.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beckie K.

Jun 21, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect last family vacation

We used Portofino as our last family vacation leading to our daughter’s wedding. It was absolutely perfect. Beautiful setting, plenty of space for all of us and all our stuff. The wedding dress, tuxes and bridesmaid dresses all found spacious closets. Comfortable beds made for restful nights. Large living room was a great backdrop for family meals and card games. The kitchen was well-designed and convenient. Best of all, the gorgeous views snd luxurious amenities complimented our wedding week.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Bryson P.

Jun 12, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant experience

The property was great, the property has just about everything you need and you don’t have to leave the resort unless you want to. The view was great and the condo was very nice. I wish there was more communication from the host prior to check in and what the process was, details about the property, WIFI info, etc. Overall we had a pleasant experience and would recommend to others.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

Jun 7, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

The condo is beautiful and well stocked with kitchen supplies

They have the cheapest price if you rent early. Check in is easy. Owner communicated well. The condo is clean and spacious. We will rent again .

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

Jun 1, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Week at the Beach 🏝

Wonderful pleasant stay would definitely go back

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

May 29, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Best time ever in P-cola

This property was amazing!! Very well decorated and very comfortable! Portofino was absolutely beautiful and the beaches are the best!! We will most definitely be returning!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

May 22, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this condo!

This was our 3rd stay in Portofino and 2nd at this condo. The location and view from this condo is amazing. We love our time at Portofino and are already counting the days to our stay in October in this same condo.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin W., Biloxi, MS

May 6, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous and peaceful

We loved our stay! The condo is beautifully decorated- like another review stated, the pictures don’t do it justice. Portofino is serene and beautiful with lots to do. The only thing I would have liked is clearer communication with the property management company. We had issues with check-in and had no check in instructions, but the manager was very helpful once I called. There was also a miscommunication with the cleaning crew who showed up two days early and questioned why we were still there. Clear instructions in Vrbo app or even just written in the condo would be helpful. We’d definitely stay here again and recommend to others.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert & Sharita B.

Apr 30, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

We always enjoy staying at Portofino Resort through 14yrs.

Unit was nice and quite charming with the nautical theme through out. Breathtaking views of beach in every room!! Owner was having new fridge installed during our stay. Satisfaction knowing he cared about his property rental. Kept in touch through the delivery process and setup with onsite maintenance. Master bedroom remote wouldn’t work and seemingly could not be paired to TV by maintenance after several attempts, slight inconvenience to get up and down to change channel. This is a charming unit to stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Apr 9, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

We will be back!

Awesome

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Mar 30, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay at Portofino

We've vacationed at Portofino Island Resort 16 years now, and it never disappoints! This was our first stay in Tower 4. The Nautical Whimsy appeared to have some newer upgrades and was as beautiful as the pictures online. Everything was clean and accomodating. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021