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Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 19213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Pensacola Beach, FL
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Great Gulf Front Family Home! Perfect for intimate weddings too!

116 Ariola Drive is light and bright on the inside, breath taking views on the outside, this 2,300 square foot home sleeps up to 19 people and has the perfect layout for a large family.

The lower level entryway has an open, sunny stairwell leading to the main level. Up the stairwell is the main living/dining area. The galley style kitchen has plenty of prep space, stainless steel appliances and a great breakfast bar with lots of seating.

The living area has a large, family style sectional couch, dining/game table, and flat screen TV. The main level master bedroom is on the left side of the house, has a king bed, private bath, and opens to the deck. Across the living room are two more bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other with one queen bed. These two bedrooms share a hall bath that also services the living/dining area.

Next to the kitchen is a unique spiral staircase leading up to two separate bedrooms. The first bedroom has 1 king bed with a queen sleeper sofa just on the outside of this bedroom. The other bedroom has a twin over twin bunk bed and a twin over full bunk bed. These rooms share a spacious bath with a tub/shower combo and doors opening onto an upper level deck with amazing views. This upper level deck has stairs leading down to the main level deck, with another staircase leading straight down to the sugar white sands.

The two-car garage and large drive offer plenty of parking. Gas barbeque grill.

Complimentary WiFi. (Pet Friendly $250 pet fee per pet). Event Friendly w/ fee.

Bedding:
1 Queen and 1 Sleeper Sofa
Main Level: 2 King Bedrooms and 1 Queen Bedroom
Upper Level: 1 King Bedroom with a Queen Sleeper Sofa just outside of it
2 Sets of Bunk Beds - Twin over Twin and a Twin over Full

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Pensacola Beach

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Villa Primera, a neighbourhood in Pensacola Beach. Shoppers can check out Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach. Water Warrior and Wall South are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Pensacola Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Quietwater Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Casino Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Flounder's Chowder House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crabs We Got 'em! - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hilton - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Shaggy's Pensacola Beach - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Gulf Front Family Home! Perfect for intimate weddings too! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Gulf Front Family Home! Perfect for intimate weddings too!?

As of 19 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Gulf Front Family Home! Perfect for intimate weddings too! on 20 March 2026 start from NZ$1,596, 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 Great Gulf Front Family Home! Perfect for intimate weddings too!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great Gulf Front Family Home! Perfect for intimate weddings too!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Gulf Front Family Home! Perfect for intimate weddings too!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Gulf Front Family Home! Perfect for intimate weddings too! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Villa Primera holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pensacola Beach Beaches and Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. Quietwater Beach and Casino Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was absolutely perfect! We had a great time. Wish we could have stayed longer. Close to restaurants and shopping but the house and beach was very quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location! Location! Located! Beautiful views and walking distance to restaurants, bars, and entertainment!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Russell R.

Great stay

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: Great place
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Great family gathering place

It was a great place for us to gather our 4 married daughters and 3 grandchildren for a relaxed stress free stay on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W.

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

Great Location and Size

Beautiful house, plenty of space, it has beach toys for all, bring beach chairs, close walk to local shops, and friendly local residents. Needs: Sliding doors need Preventative Maintenance, silverware is short of the max quantity of people.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

ashley m.

Great house with perfect location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was a good size and good location. I do feel it was a bit over priced for the quality of home. But we did love the size and location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shea D.

Great Stay

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: Great location, and great access to the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Beach Front

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: This beachfront home was lovely for my family staying on Pensacola Beach for a family wedding. The beds were comfortable and it is tastefully decorated. The ocean view is outstanding.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

LOVED IT!

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: My family and I loved the house, the location and just everything about the house. We have 8 adults and 7 children and there was room for everyone and some to spare. Overall great experience.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mark F.

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was awesome. If there was a issue Paradise was on it!! Only thing is need new mattresses on the king size beds.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Perfect Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Home was perfect for us and despite a few issues that we had with the condition of the home, we had a TERRIFIC vacation!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Mount Sterling, KY

Great rental company

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Wonderful stay at this beachfront house with beautiful views. Great house for larger families. Any issues we had were addressed by the rental staff in an appropriate manner. Would happily stay here again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

paul c.

Great house but not clean

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. 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: Loved the house and location but it was not cleaned up pin arrival.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Ariola 116

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: I was very pleased with the location, close to the boardwalk and restaurants. The bedrooms are very roomy, loved the bunk room. Kitchen is large and had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend for a large gathering .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Leigh I.

Beautiful Pensacola!!

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 house was great I would go back!! The only complaint we had is it needs a light in the den! The kitchen is very well equipped... the beds are comfortable! The beach is perfect!! We had a wonderful family trip!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Beach perfection

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: This house was perfect for our extended family vacation. As gamers, we especially enjoyed the large dining table. We had the beach and splendid views to ourselves(except for the manatees and dolphins who came by!). Hope to return in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

Christmas on the 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 spent a wonderful 5 days on the beach with kids and dogs. The house is very open and has all the amenities you could need. We enjoyed cooking and eating together, relaxing on the two decks and walking on the beach. I would recommend this rental to anyone who has a large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Great family week at the 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 come to Pensacola every summer for a week, and typically have about 12 of us stay together. This house was a great choice for us! The teenagers loved that it was close to the action of the main beach to ride bikes over there. And it was wonderful being right on the water! We spent a lot of time on the back decks!
Verified

8/10 Good

shawn m.

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

quick getaway

Everything was great from location to the house itself. We did have a few hiccups with appliances. Management was quick to respond to address and try to fix. One issue made the stay rather frustrating being a ongoing problem. I only hope that the next vacationers are as forgiving and understanding as my wife was with this issue. Overall we would love to stay here again!!! Great Place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Gulf Front Perfection

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: My group of 16 people came together for a family reunion over a mid-October weekend at Ariola 116, and we couldn't have been more pleased with the experience. The property is exactly as pictured with gorgeous gulf views from the main living area and multiple bedrooms, and it is within walking distance to the restaurants and attractions at Quietwater and Casino beaches. The house is very clean and well maintained and the check in and out process was extremely easy. I would love to stay there again in the future and will recommend Ariola 116 to any friends or family who are looking for a place on Pensacola Beach.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melinda W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Extended Family beach trip

House layout worked well for us. Not very clean found trash and hair lots of places. Tv down stairs stuck on demo mode. Beach access was great. Having key entry was a hassle, a digital check in code would be nice. Instructions for all the amenities would be nice as there were a ton of switches we did not know what they went to. Overall worked for what we needed but needs some TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Perfect Pick for Family Reunion on the Beach!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Lovely home right on the beach was a great site for a reunion of 8 adults and 8 kids, ages 4-19. The renovated kitchen was fully equipped for all in-house meals for the whole week. Our family chefs enjoyed the beach view. Property management was amazingly helpful in providing anything we needed! Second frig on garage level was very much used and appreciated as were some beach going amenities provided by the owner. The whole family loved the location right on the beach. Shops and restaurants easily walkable or accessible by Pensacola (free) trolley. Note that the queen bedroom the main floor is smaller and much less comfortable for a couple than the other bedrooms. The primary “suite” has been updated recently and was by far the loveliest accommodation in the home and the only one with a private bath. The walk-in shower was a “wow!” This house was perfect for a large family creating a memory-making stay on Pensacola beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Christmas Week!

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: Some of my family came down to spend Christmas with me. It was perfect! Chilly the first few days but we bundled up and spent time on the beach. Then it warmed up in the 60s! The children were thrilled that Santa found them and loved the spiral staircase. Accommodations were great. Comfy beds and plenty of towels.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Khristian T.

Family Reunion on the 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 wonderful vacation here! We have a large family consisting of 10 adults and 10 kids. The Paradise team was incredibly responsive with various items during our stay. They were prompt and jumped at opportunities to keep us taken care of. Their team and their excellence makes all the difference in your vacation experience. I'm very thankful that I booked with them and we're interested in booking with them again!Great rates, great value. The home was extremely clean, had tons of amenities, and we greatly enjoyed the space. Can't beat being right on the beach!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Barbara S.

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

Issues we found

The main living area TV never worked so we couldn't watch shows at night as a family. The walk to the beach was hard without a catwalk. The area under the decks had a hard pebble finish and was very hard to walk on without shoes after we rinsed off.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

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