Free Beach Service! Gulf-front 17th floor penthouse at Emerald Isle!

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A balcony with a view of the ocean and beach.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with clear blue water and a sandy shore.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with clear blue water.
A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.
An aerial view of a resort with a large pool shaped like a guitar, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pensacola Beach Beaches

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Heated pool
  • Barbecue
  • On-site fitness centre

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Pensacola Beach

Located in Pensacola Beach, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pensacola Beach Beaches and Casino Beach, while Saenger Theatre and National Museum of Naval Aviation are cultural highlights. Ready for a night out? Consider The Sabine Sandbar and Laguna's Beach Bar & Grill. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Pensacola Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Quietwater Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Casino Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 24 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crabs We Got 'em! - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Flounder's Chowder House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Dock - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hilton Pensacola Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casino Beach Bar - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Free Beach Service! Gulf-front 17th floor penthouse at Emerald Isle! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Free Beach Service! Gulf-front 17th floor penthouse at Emerald Isle!?

As of 9 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Free Beach Service! Gulf-front 17th floor penthouse at Emerald Isle! on 18 October 2027 start from NZ$3,377, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Free Beach Service! Gulf-front 17th floor penthouse at Emerald Isle!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Free Beach Service! Gulf-front 17th floor penthouse at Emerald Isle!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Free Beach Service! Gulf-front 17th floor penthouse at Emerald Isle!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Free Beach Service! Gulf-front 17th floor penthouse at Emerald Isle! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pensacola Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Beach Beaches. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and Casino Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely recommend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This rental company delivers great customer service. Our original unit became unavailable. Unlike some companies, Paradise Beach gave me a list of options so I picked the unit we stayed in. Great location, very safe and secure, beachy decor and spacious, clean and comfortable. We had a few questions, as is common when settling in at any condo and response was quick. I hope to include a picture of the balcony furniture as it's not as picture showed so if that's important to you, know picture is not updated. Everything was wonderful.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We know how disappointing it can be when vacation plans unexpectedly change, so we're especially happy our team was able to help you find another great place to stay. We truly appreciate your kind words about our customer service and your feedback regarding the balcony furniture. We're delighted you had such a wonderful experience and look forward to welcoming you back! Paradise Beach Homes
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and area were amazing! The condo was very nice and clean. The elevators were challenging. For that size place there should be more than two elevators. The need to enter a code for every single thing (car entry, main door entry, condo floor elevator, condo door, pool door, pool gate) is a tad much and inconvenient. The view from the balcony is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in
Needs new/upgraded furniture that’s not broken and new rug due to excessive wear and stains.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great time at Emerald Isle in Pensacola Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time. Everything was perfect.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2025
We're so glad to hear that! It's a beautiful condo and the views are amazing. We hope you'll come back for another great stay! Paradise Beach Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent view and gorgeous updated condo

We have stayed in several different condos at this Resort but really loved this one! The view is spectacular, and all of the upgrades in the condo are awesome! We had a fantastic time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing family friendly vacation condo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view was amazing, rooms were clean and very nice staff. There is toys for the beach in a cabinet above the laundry, so you don’t need to go buy any. The gym is ok has a sauna.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the view, clean rooms, and found the beach toys convenient. We appreciate your thoughts on the gym and sauna. We hope to welcome you back soon. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a great vacation and beautiful condo.with a breath taking veiw.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 December 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed this beautiful condo and we hope to see you again soon! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beach Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Room was awesome, very nice and plenty of room for the family with easy access to the beach. Brenda was very helpful from the initial reservations through to the exit of the rental.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2023
We're so glad you had such a great beach vacation and that you had a great experience with our staff. We hope you'll come back and stay with us again soon! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was a much-needed vacation and time spent watching the sunrises, sunsets, walking the beach and listening to the ocean was priceless.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2024
We're so glad you had such a relaxing stay and we hope you'll come back and stay with us again soon. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dry nice vacation rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very happy with the condo, would definitely recommend. Beautiful view, Updated with upscale furnishings and appliances...clean. Only complaint is the beds are VERY soft, these were hard on the back.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2023
Thank you so much John for your kind review. We're so glad your stay was wonderful and you enjoyed the penthouse at Emerald Isle #1704. We appreciate your feedback as well. It's so hard to please everyone when it comes to mattresses. Some like them hard and some like them soft. We're sorry to hear that the soft mattresses didn't suit you well. We hope that won't deter you from staying with us again in the future! Paradise Beach Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Overall it was good. Great views! The dryer did not work as it would not heat to dry clothes. There are entirely too many codes for the place which everyone was complaining about the whole time, as it was too many to remember. Other than that it was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home away from home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental was phenomenal! The kitchen was equipped with what we needed to make all of our breakfast, lunch and dinners. The view was outstanding from the balcony! We’ve stayed at Emerald Isle previously, and this condo was by far the best we’ve stayed in!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2023
That's wonderful to hear Jill! Thank you for taking time to post your review and we hope you'll come back and stay with us again soon! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Superb Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our rental couldn’t have been any better. We had one issue with a TV. Upon notification management promptly replaced the TV.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2023
Thank you David for your 5 star review! We're so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful stay and you were happy with our services. We hope you'll come stay with us again soon! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Condo 1704 Spring Break

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at the Condo on the 17th Floor was absolutely amazing views of the Ocean. The condo itself was very nice with its current updates, but having the room to cook and two bathrooms was exceptional. I would recommend this unit.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us Joanne and we're so happy to here you had a wonderful stay in this gorgeous penthouse unit at Emerald Isle. We hope you'll come back and stay with us again soon! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Emerald Isle 1704

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 1704 is a lovely property with nice colors and furniture. We only used the master bed, it could use some sheet straps as the sheets and mattress cover kept slipping. We used paper towels but the condo could use coasters for drinks. It was a bit dusty but overall pretty clean. We would stay again!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2024
Thank you for taking time to post your review about your stay Kay. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed the property and everything it has to offer! It's a beautiful property and a guest favorite. We appreciate your feedback as well. I will forward this to our Operations Manager to ensure these things are addressed right away. Please know that we are always available to our guests should you need anything during your stay. We would have been more than happy to have sent someone to the condo with deep corner sheets, coasters and a housekeeper to address any cleaning issues. Please accept our apologies for the oversights. We try very hard to ensure that all our guests have a perfect vacation! We are very glad to hear that you would definitely stay again and we look forward to your return. Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Condo and perfect for our sisters trip!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Emerald Isle #1704 was absolutely perfect! The view of the Gulf was stunning! We watched the sea rays & dolphins swim by and even got buzzed by the Blue Angels!! What a treat! The condo was super clean and stocked with everything we needed. Susan and the entire Paradise Beach Homes staff were so helpful and friendly! It made our sisters trip one to remember! We will definitely be back and will stay in the same condo.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We're so glad you had such a wonderful sisters stay in Emerald Isle #1704. It's a truly beautiful property. We're very happy to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with our staff too and we hope you and your sisters will come back and stay with us again soon! Paradise Beach Homes
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Pensacola

The overall condo was nice but the rug in the living area is very dirty and if you walked around in your bare feet they were filthy. Also the kitchen table underneath was very dusty. The bathroom curtain rods were rusty and hard to get the curtain closed! Otherwise I enjoyed the condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Renovated Condo & Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed our stay at Emerald Isle #1704.The condo appeared to be recently renovated with VERY comfy beds, clean living room, spacious dining area and amazing view. We would absolutely stay here again. Easy walk to restaurants and beautiful beach. Few negatives: Elevator code wasn't "easy" for the 17th floor and many different codes to remember to access the beach, pool and building. Minor really! Remember to bring your own beach towels, beach chairs, extra laundry detergent and garbage bags :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2023
Thank you for posting your review! We're so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Paradise Beach Homes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

1704

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was as expected. Great location. Very nice condo. The mattress were very comfortable. More detailed directions on how to operate the elevator would be helpful. Only issue we had was with the clothes dryer. One of the switches to operate was broken. We figured out a way around that. Was reported to maintenance and they were easy to contact and very cordial. Great experience!
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2023
We're so glad you had such a great vacation in this beautiful condo! Thank you for your feedback as well. We're sorry to hear that there were some issues with the clothes dryer. We're so glad to hear that you contacted the maintenance. We're here for you! We will also look into typing up something that will explain the elevator functions better. We hope you'll come back and stay with us again in the near future. Paradise Beach Homes
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay but the condo had several issues which made us feel overcharged. While listed as a renovated or updated penthouse, there is nothing updated or luxury about this unit. There was mold growing in bathroom on ceiling and tiles, the electrical outlets did not work, the sheets were very cheap, blankets were not washed (they should be washed or rotated), appliances were old, the freezer continuously came off track and required 5 minutes to fix so it would close, the thermostat wouldn’t go below 67 and felt like 70, bedroom ceiling fan made an awful noise and couldn’t be used, the mattress in main bedroom was inverted so you rolled to the middle when laying down, and everything appeared somewhat wiped down but not clean. The promised beach chair service was not noted with the beach chair company but they honored it anyway and one elevator was down several days which caused very excessive wait times. I don’t usually leave reviews like this but while the costs of these types of rentals are rising the quality of the stay is plummeting and it is no longer worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not what I expected

Upon arrival we could not get in the gate. The code given did not work. Next, we get in the elevator and didn't know how to put the code in to get to the room. Then finally getting in we walk in to dirty dishes in the sink and in the cabinets and floors full of sand. Yes, its the beach but it was excessive. The beds were not very comfortable and the bunk bed was so rickety that the adult that was going to sleep on it opted to sleep on the pull out couch. The best part though was the water would just randomly shut off to the whole condo. So we would have no water for several minutes at a time. When it would come back on the pressure was awful. We left the next day and we are suppose to be given a refund for the Remainder of the stay. Its something but we didn't feel we should have paid anything considering this cost us a half a day of our short beach getaway. And we had to find a new place to stay they couldn't help us with that.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful view, nice location

We enjoyed our stay in this condo. The views are amazing, being on the top floor was great, the layout was good for our family, and the property management group was very responsive. There were a few frustrating events, though… one elevator was broken for a couple of days. The HOA worked on it but it took time to fix (one functioning elevator for that building is NOT enough during spring break), an alarm was continuously sounding in the lobby for the duration of our stay, and at one point we lost water for a time. While we liked the actual unit, there were some issues with the electrical outlets. The one for the microwave never worked. Two in the living room worked intermittently (you had to unplug the lamp and plug the recliner chair in to recline and then put lamp plug back into socket for light) and two in the master worked intermittently also. We found this to be very odd because usually half of an outlet would work but not the other half. We could never explain it but we hope it will be thoroughly checked out. Also, we suggest a more comfortable chair be added to the deck other than just the picnic table and chairs. It’s so beautiful out there. Finally, beach chair rental prices seemed to vary daily. Adding 2 chairs for the condo renters might be a nice touch for the price of this unit so renters don’t have to deal with that.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

not up to par

On the day we got to Panama City we were told we would get a message when our room would be ready. ok good most check ins are 3 sometimes earlier. The Blue Angels were in an Air Show so the area was heavily packed. The show started at 2 so i was hopeing the room would be ready soon enough to watch the air show.. No text saying it was ready. I did notice the crew that was suppose to be cleaning our room looked like they had family and all wathed the show from our deck. As soon as the show was over bbawe xt saying the room was ready. Imaging that. We get in our room and i was looking to plug a phone charger in over near a lamp bedise the sliding doors to balcomy. I noticed the floor around the recliner and in the back corner looked like it hadnt been swept in weeks. Some one needs a new cleaning crew. The ceiling fan in the main bedtoom squaks so much theres no way you could have it on and sleep. @nd day we were there the gate code and entrance code had been changed and we had to wait for someone to come in and follow them and wait for someone to open door. It was after hours so i had no one to reach out to for the new code.. Best one. Main TV in living room has no waty yo watch cable we could figure out.It had apps but we saw no way to get cable channels. Bed room TVs have cable we found that out when i checked the front bedroom tv because we had no way to watch the homerun derby or all star game. Just some aggravating things that need to be worked on for future guess.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2026
Thank you for your 5 star review! We're so glad you had an excellent stay and we hope you'll come back to stay with us again soon. Paradise Beach Homes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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