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Shore Break Cottage | Stylish Downtown Pensacola Getaway Near NAS

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A two-story house with a balcony and a porch.
A living room with a colorful sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A two-story white house with a porch and a red front door.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a dresser, and two windows with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pensacola Bay Center
Sleeps 3•1 bedroom•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Pensacola, FL
  • Place, Saenger Theatre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Pensacola Bay Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Wahoos Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Shore Break Cottage | Stylish Downtown Pensacola Getaway Near NAS

Designed with a relaxed, one-bedroom, one-bathroom private cottage, adjoining the rear of an 1890 Victorian home in North Hill, Shore Break Cottage features living space, comfortable furnishings, high-speed Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, and everything you need to feel at home from the moment you arrive.

Shore Break Cottage—is in the heart of historic North Hill Pensacola. Just minutes from Downtown, Pensacola Beach, Palafox Street, Blue Wahoos Stadium, and the National Naval Aviation Museum, you'll enjoy the ideal mix of convenience, comfort, and Gulf Coast charm. There is NO central HVAC, but two window units completely cool/heat the space. Also, NO washer/dryer at this location, however, there are several laundromats in the area. Outa Sight Pest treats the cottage on a quarterly basis, sorry Florida has bugs – we try to get em’ before they get inside.

Guests return because of the unbeatable combination of location, comfort, and authentic Pensacola charm. From Pensacola Beach days and Wahoo baseball games to festivals and waterfront dining, you'll be just minutes from the experiences that make Pensacola know as “The Festival City of the South”.

Book your stay at Shore Break Cottage today and discover why visitors return to Pensacola year after year. Your next beach getaway starts here.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7291186
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, 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 near the beach, this apartment is in Downtown Pensacola, a neighbourhood in Pensacola. Fort Pickens is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Opal Beach and Pensacola Beach Beaches. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pensacola Bay Center or Blue Wahoos Stadium. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and horse riding nearby.
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Pensacola, FL

What's nearby

  • Naval Live Oaks Reservation - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saenger Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pensacola Bay Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Historic Pensacola Village - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Blue Wahoos Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 12 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪200 South - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bistrology - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Odd Colony Brewery - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shore Break Cottage | Stylish Downtown Pensacola Getaway Near NAS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shore Break Cottage | Stylish Downtown Pensacola Getaway Near NAS?

As of 15 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shore Break Cottage | Stylish Downtown Pensacola Getaway Near NAS on 15 December 2026 start from NZ$286, 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 Shore Break Cottage | Stylish Downtown Pensacola Getaway Near NAS?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shore Break Cottage | Stylish Downtown Pensacola Getaway Near NAS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shore Break Cottage | Stylish Downtown Pensacola Getaway Near NAS?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shore Break Cottage | Stylish Downtown Pensacola Getaway Near NAS located?

Located in Downtown Pensacola, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Naval Live Oaks Reservation and Pensacola Bay Center. Handlebar and Palafox Market are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 37 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miranda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy and nice little rental! Will definitely be staying here again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2026
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tegan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute and fun cabin for a cozy beach girls trip! the owner was super communicative and answered all of our extra questions! it also seems like a place that would be family friendly for a small family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
Thank you! It was a pleasure meeting you!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

jaime g.

Great bang for the buck. Classic to Downtown!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Close to downtown Pensacola as well as handful of museums and Historic Pensacola Village. The property is as advertised and met my needs well. If you have the chance to stroll the immediate neighborhood...great houses right and left!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Mostly modern with a touch of vintage life. Very comfortable. Love the outdoor area. But don't forget to duck in the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026
Thank you for the review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a great little spot to stay if you’re not wanting to pay for beachfront. The owner is great and the location is really convenient with a lot of cool restaurants nearby. I’ll 100% stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2026
Thank you! Love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shore Break was very convenient to everything. It had everything I needed for my 10-day stay. Host was easy to communicate with & was very helpful. Free parking at the door. As a solo traveler, I felt safe in walking the area. I recommend this vrbo for 1-3 people.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Thank you! Glad to of hosted you and cannot wait to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! The area was nice and we were within walking distance of a bunch of neat restaurants. Plus it was only about 20 minutes from the beach! You can’t beat it for the price!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2026
Thank you! We look forward to having you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Britney

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was great . Very close to everything i had planned . Cannot wait to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place, I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2025
Love to have you stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven m.

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

Great place to stay

It was a wonderful stay highly recommended
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
Thank you!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

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

Good location

Nice location and ample parking. Good for a couple nights stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 February 2024
We're glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back at another time of year to further discover Pensacola.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beau F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For a mini vacation this rental was good. Couch is very uncomfortable and the tv did not allow for many channel access. But overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesse L.

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

Nice stay in Pensacola

This property is in a wonderful location. I really enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
Thank you for the review! We love when guest enjoy their stay! Look forward to your next booking!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alice P.

Cute and great 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: The property is exactly as pictured. It was a great stay for a month. The location is great with easy, quick access to Downtown which is host to many wonderful restaurants and bars. The property manager was easily accessible and provided great service.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Agustin E.

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

Excellent place to stay, very clean,close to the beach, safe.I Highly recommend this place to other.

Very satisfied
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
Glad your family had a wonderful stay. Happy you were able to see the dolphins. Thanks for keeping the unit so clean. Come back and see us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pat S.

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

Pensacola

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2023
Thanks, Pat!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

We love Pensacola!

Second time staying at one of Doc Cindy's places. Everything perfect as usual!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 November 2023
Thank you, James! Can't wait to host you again - see you soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't reach host by phone upon arrival. neighbor was in the parking lot and said host was out of town. However, we were able to get into the apartment. Apartment was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Beach trip 2023

This was our first time staying in this apartment and we loved it. The room had lots of space and the bed was super comfy. Lots of closet space also. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
It was our pleasure to host you and we're delighted that you had a great stay. Thank you for your kind review and for being such a respectful guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

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

Girls Trip

We loved the area and our unit was perfect. The host was really great and shared some great spots to eat that did not disappoint! Perfect location to walk to Palafox.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2022
Angela, so glad your Girls Trip was spent with us. Come back and visit next time around!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

veronica r s.

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

Very Quaint

The place is quaint and ideal! It was just as described. They were very accommodating. Beach and restaurants are all within a short driving distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2022
Glad you enjoyed Shore Break, Veronica. Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Excellent Place to Stay

Property was amazing and in such a convenient location being so close to downtown! Very clean and had everything we needed, even had some beach stuff that came in handy :) Cynthia was very easy to get in touch with throughout the entire process. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2021
Linda, glad to hear you enjoyed "Shore Break". I hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Beach

Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2022
Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey D.

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

Shore break

Our stay was wonderful. The location was great for the price. Had all the things from home to make you feel comfortable. Absolutely have no complaints! Was just as the listing. Will definitely stay again when in rhe area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
We look forward to hosting you again! Thank you for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika H.

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

Silence in the city

This is a super cute, quiet location close to everything! I loved the welcome book with some history of the cottage—so cool! We even had a bottle of wine waiting for us! The bed was very comfortable as well! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2022
Happy to hear that you enjoyed Shore Break - and found the charm of the history here. Come back anytime, Erika!

About the host

Hosted by Cynthia Tant

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Hi, my name is Cynthia, or Doc Cindy. I'm a native Floridian and left academia to pursue real estate ventures. Currently, I own 4 real estate companies - one stop shop - sell, buy, rent, manage, long-term and short term - I can help you.

I am a Best Selling Author "The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Home - How the Nation's Top Agents Break Records". My bonus chapter is "How to Make Short-Term Vacation Rentals Work". YES, you may buy it on Amazon.

I love to travel, in the US and around the globe. From campsites, to the comfort of BNB homes, Have Passport - Will Travel. I live in a Beach destination town - Pensacola Beach FL - I'm a water loving gal. Boating, water skiing, sailing, scuba, snorkeling, all out my back door.

I love hosting on VRBO and meeting people from all over the globe. Come visit our beaches and I'll make sure your stay is 5-star!

Why they chose this property

I have owned other historical homes in downtown Pensacola, so just added this to the list. Great location, close to downtown and the beach.

What makes this property unique

One bedroom / 1 bath with full kitchen. You can walk to any of our numerous downtown restaurants or cook in.

Languages:

English

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