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BAY HOUSE - Steps to its own Private Beach - Amazing Sunsets on the Water

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A covered outdoor area with a white ceiling, a wicker sofa with blue cushions, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A spacious living room with a large leather sofa, a wooden ceiling, and a fireplace.
A room with large windows overlooking a beach, white brick walls, and a few outdoor chairs.
A marina with docked boats, a kayak in the water, and houses in the background.
A wooden-paneled room with a leather sofa, a coffee table with books and decorative items, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Located at the waterfront, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 6 guests with 2 bathrooms. It features 4 bicycles and offers access to nearby golf. Enjoy beach views from the patio while engaging in kayaking, fishing, and snorkeling. Explore attractions like Legion Field and Pensacola Bayfront Stadium.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Toys
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Pensacola, FL
  • Place, beach near Sanders Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Community Maritime Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Wahoos Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room with Sofa (NOT a sleeper sofa or bed)

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom # 1

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom # 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

En suite #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

En suite #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BAY HOUSE - Steps to its own Private Beach - Amazing Sunsets on the Water

This 3K sq. ft. mid-century home is on its own 144-foot HUGE private sand beach on Pensacola Bay just minutes from famous Palafox St. This fabulous property has beach chairs & toys, a firepit, kayaks & unparalleled Florida fun just around the corner from fun bars, breweries, restaurants, ferries, culture, etc., etc., etc.

The immaculate Bay House is the only vacation rental in Pensacola that is right on its own large private beach just feet from Pensacola Bay. Walk out your back door and you are literally right there…on the sand beach and wading in the clean salt water. The beach has its own fire pit surrounded by six Adirondack chairs to sit and roast marshmallows, watch fireworks many Friday’s and Saturday’s, and chill with a cold drink with your toes in the sand.

Collect seashells and sea glass on the beach or swim or wade right from your own beach. Take the kayaks out for a ride around the bay or to nearby Bayou Chico to see the million dollar yachts as you pass pelicans, dolphins and other sea-life.

On many Tuesdays and Wednesdays in season, you can watch the famous Blue Angels F-18 Super Hornets practicing their highflying stunt maneuvers right in front of the Bay House. This property is DEFINITELY one-of-a-kind for an unforgettable and unmatched beach experience ever.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be attended at all times.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2365168vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Pensacola

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South Pensacola, a neighbourhood in Pensacola. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Saenger Theatre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pensacola Beach Beaches and Perdido Key Beach. Festival Grounds at Pensacola Maritime Park and Pensacola Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Pensacola, FL

What's nearby

  • beach near Sanders Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Community Maritime Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Blue Wahoos Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Amphitheatre, Community Maritime Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Quayside - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 18 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oar House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bistrology - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪O'Riley's Irish Pub Downtown - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pearl & Horn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BAY HOUSE - Steps to its own Private Beach - Amazing Sunsets on the Water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at BAY HOUSE - Steps to its own Private Beach - Amazing Sunsets on the Water?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BAY HOUSE - Steps to its own Private Beach - Amazing Sunsets on the Water?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BAY HOUSE - Steps to its own Private Beach - Amazing Sunsets on the Water?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BAY HOUSE - Steps to its own Private Beach - Amazing Sunsets on the Water located?

Located in South Pensacola, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 2 mi (3 km) of Blue Wahoos Stadium, Community Maritime Park and Plaza De Luna. Amphitheatre, Community Maritime Park and Festival Grounds at Pensacola Maritime Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing time! Loved the private beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautiful home captivated us because it avoided modern design and felt deeply rooted in history; its age does not diminish the grandeur or the welcoming atmosphere. The setting is quiet and private, offering ample space to spread out alongside lovely views and the soothing sound of waves reaching the shore.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice being so close to the Pensacola Yacht Club. The house and beach were excellent. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach was fantastic and house location was great also. The only downside is that it’s an old house so the shower and tubs are very small and some floors were sagging and needed work.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its hard to beat your own private beach! But kayaking in the evening with the dolphins was a close second! Thank you for the house, beach and kayak's!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great view of the water with a large private beach. Enjoyed the fire pit and chairs in the sand. Great for watching the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always have an amazing stay. The house is always so welcoming and relaxing. We look forward to it every year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in an amazing location. The private beach is fantastic. The dining area outside is also great for family meals and early morning coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Usually I don’t like to leave reviews. But, we do love this peaceful house with private beach! 5 stars! Kids enjoy the beach, though the weather turned cold unfortunately. Easy and in time communication with the host. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing property. Beautiful sunrises/sunsets. Kayaking
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing vacation for the parents! The beautiful space, private beach, ability to watch the Blue Angels practice, and proximity to fantastic restaurants would be hard to top!! Hosts are wonderful and very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great house in a great location. The beach was perfect. House was well appointed. Owner was over the top helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a very lovely home that had all the conveyances you could ask for or need. The private beach and firepit was so relaxing. Definitely will tell my family and friends the Bay House is truly a place to come visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pensacola Trip

Had a wonderful stay Property was Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the fire pit on the beach! Great place to relax! We even got engaged on the beach! Will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the Bay House and my son is already talking about visiting next yeat. We were there at the end of July and i can honestly say the A/c worked perfectly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private Beach House

We loved this property and it was perfect for our family! Loved the house and the private beach. It was great for our grandchildren playing on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway from Colorado

Great time, and cool place. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the most beautiful home in the most beautiful location. We absolutely fell in love with the whole area but the beach was beyond description. We had a fabulous, sunny week there and cannot wait to return. The neighborhood was very quiet and everyone was so friendly. The hosts always responded immediately if we had a question and were very kind. My new favorite place!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

private beach

great location to have privacy and your own beach
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2022
Thanks Joelle! We love that you loved the private beach and location. We hope to host you again one day. Donna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PERFECT!

Extremely enjoyed our stay!! Will definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2022
Thanks so much, Amber! We are so happy you found everything to your liking with the Bay House and the location on the water. We hope you come back one day. We'd love to have you. Donna and Joe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach for young kids

The backyard of this property is amazing.. private beach, water toys, & plenty of beach chairs. Great location - close to airport and nice restaurants and kids playground is only 2 blocks away!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2024
Thanks so much for all the compliments on the Bay House! We are so happy that you enjoyed it so much! If you are ever back in the area, you are always welcome! Donna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Great for being close to the yacht club
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Senior Beach Party

Excellent location. Private Beach was awesome for Seniors. We loved the view. We liked the privacy since we are older and didn’t have to deal with wild and crazy beach goers!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was really really nice. I love the mid century feel of the home. It’s close to everything. You have a private beach! The owner is so sweet. I’d give it 10 stars if I could.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Donna Meeks

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Both Joe and Donna are members of numerous associations; the Florida Rental Assoc.; USM Foundation; Farm-to-City Needy Feeding Program Volunteers; Friends of the Saenger; Pensacola Propeller Club; Friends of Satori Foundation; and Pensacola Yacht Club. Both are lifetime members of the Amer. Rental Association & USM Alumni Association since 1979.

Joe graduated from University of Southern Mississippi (B.A, ’79) with degrees in Real Estate and Finance. Meeks is President of Coastal Machinery Company; President/Owner of Coastal Rentals Company; Pres./Owner/CEO of Go Go Billboards, L.L.C. Involvement includes Kubota National Advisory Board; VP Pensacola Propeller Club; Assoc. of General Contractors; Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association; Experimental Aircraft Assoc.; Kappa Sigma Alumni Assoc.; Co-Founder/Board of Dir. Kubota South; Univ. of FL Agricultural Research Center Board; & Institute of Food & Agricultural Science.

Donna is a retired educator with degrees from The University of Southern Mississippi (B.A. '81), William Carey University (M.Ed '98), and National Board Certification in Early Childhood Education (’03). She is owner and CEO of Meeks Industries; owner and proprietor-The French Townhouse, LLC and The Bay House, LLC. Donna is a contributing author for the “Official International Kubota Dealer Guidelines” & adviser to Kubota N. America. In 2014, Donna's Kubota Showroom Design was selected Kubota Tractor Corporation as the N. American standard for Kubota dealerships. Also instrumental in Kubota's Mobile advertising, Kubota's N. American Marketing chose her design as the official Kubota vehicle wrap and Chain Barrel Display were incorporated nationally in 2015. Donna is 'WEEN DREAM Florida's Project Leader, a 501(c)(3) providing Halloween costumes to children in need. Memberships include Impact100 Pensacola, Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast, Pensacola Propeller Club, Delta Gamma Alumni, Gulf Coast Educ. Foundation; & Les Masquees Mardi Gras Association.

Why they chose this property

Historic Pensacola with a private 190 ft. beach! Close to tons of restaurants & attractions with phenomenal bay views.The 3K sq. ft. mid-century Bay House located in historic Sanders Beach is a 2 min. drive to Pensacola's famous Palafox St. 1.4 mi. away. From the large private patio, watch the Blue Angels, America's Cup boat & dolphins play. We provide 3 kayaks, 4 bikes, beach toys, life jackets for fun swimming & playing in the bay. Watch fireworks from your own beach most Friday nights that are shot off at the Blue Wahoo's stadium 1.3 miles away. This property is close to everything! You don't have to drive to the beach or fight traffic because you have your very own private beach on beautiful Pensacola Bay right out your back door. The Blue Angels practice right in front of the property most Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning at 11:30 am. The famous America's Cup sailboat, American Magic, trains right off the beach during certain seasons. This property's location is totally UNBELIEVABLE!!!!

What makes this property unique

You are on your own private beach.
You are with 1.5 miles of famous Palafox Street and many, many pubs, breweries, museums, shops, restaurants, etc. etc. etc. The ferry is 1.4 miles away. Take it to explore the bay and nearby forts. You can also charter dolphin cruises nearby and so many other things. The possibilities are too many to list.

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