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

Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Interior
Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach, sun loungers
Step into Bay House, a 3K sq. ft. mid-century home on its own private sand beach along Pensacola Bay, just minutes from Palafox St's famous bars and restaurants. Enjoy the beach chairs & toys, firepit and kayaks or unwind with a cold drink at the water's edge.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be attended at all times.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

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 (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

BAY House 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Waterfront Home!! Sleeps 6 Pensacola

About the neighborhood

Map
Pensacola, FL

What's nearby

  • Blue Wahoos Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Saenger Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Historic Pensacola Village - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Pensacola Bay Center - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • IWTC Corry Station - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oar House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Emerald Republic Brewing - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nick's Boathouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co - ‬16 min walk

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.

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?

Check-out 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 vacation home is in the city center and within 2 mi (3 km) of Blue Wahoos Stadium, Plaza De Luna, and Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. Quayside and Pensacola Little Theatre are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sierra S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Excellent

This is our second time staying at the Bay House in Pensacola and it was amazing again! We will most definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

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

Don't miss this gem!

This gem of a house/location did not disappoint! The house was wonderful, the views were spectacular, and the host was super friendly and accommodating! We vacation in Florida every year and hope to move there in the very near future, this was one of the best houses and locations we have stayed at! If you are a fan of the Blue Angels, they will fly right over the house! Thank you, Donna, for sharing your home with us and for being so kind and courteous! We will defiantly be coming back!
We took this photo while kayaking!
You can't beat a private beach like this!
The view from the back patio. Love!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

belita k.

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

Beautiful retreat!

Wonderful! Very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Away From It All…Yet So Close

Our group had an amazing stay! We loved the location and the use of the private beach. Donna was an awesome host and so attentive to our needs. Thanks so much!! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

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

Wonderful

This house was just as pictured. Amazing view of the bay! Bonfire on the beach was awesome! Will be coming back again next year!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iris J.

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

Incredible weekend!

Everything was so thought out and organized in the home. Very clean, very spacious for our group. The private beach was just perfect for our weekend stay. We will definitely be back to this property! And our favorite spot Joe Patty’s was just around the corner!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Mommas 80 Birthday

Amazing location, I would highly recommend this home. Thank you Miss Donna, we made beautiful memories with our family. Mom turned 80 on Vista Bay, what a blessing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

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

Perfect for families with young kids

Was beautiful! Still the ocean, but not deep water right around the house. Our kids were able to play by the shore as much as they wanted. We watched the Blue Angels practice one morning. Having a private beach area was definitely worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany G.

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

A Pensacola Gem

From the beginning stages of planning to our last day, Donna made our stay in Pensacola beyond wonderful. She was thoughtful, prompt to respond, and went above and beyond to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. We took advantage of biking through the neighborhood, exploring downtown Pensacola, and of course enjoying the beautiful private beach. Our family watched the Blue Angels practice and dolphins play right outside the back porch. The kids had an excellent time looking for crabs and exploring the sand bar. Pro Tip - visit Joe Patti’s and order shrimp and crabs steamed “Donna’s way”- order medium to large peeled shrimp with tails on. At check out, ask them to steam them with medium spice and extra lemons. You won’t regret it!! Absolutely loved our stay! Thank you Donna!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aloma K.

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

Will not disappoint...🤗🤗

Donna was an amazing hostess...and the house is inviting and very comfortable. Everything was available and in great condition ( shower liner had mold and could use a chaning)...other than that, everything was near perfect. I would stay here here again and again. Thank you Donna for being so accommodating for us...💞💕
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda C.

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

Great stay at a great location!

We absolutely loved this property! Yes the house is dated, however, it is a charming home that we enjoined staying at. The kitchen was well equipped and we had everything we needed to make our meals. The private beach was amazing and it was great to have it to ourselves without having to worry about other people. The house had floats and kayaks available for our use and we enjoined using them. The host was responsive to our questions and was overall a great host! We will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Wisconsin, USA

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

Home away from home 🏡

My husband and were just married on New Years Eve and wanted a nice quiet place to stay on the beach ⛱ we found it here at Sanders Beach! We absolutely loved it!!! Watching the sunrise every morning and listening to the ocean waves on our own private beach was just what we needed ❤ The home was clean and comfy. The owner was very attentive to our needs which wasn't very much since they offered everything we wanted. Loved this place and definitely will be back!!! ❤
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

6/10 Okay

Ivan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was ok. Things I felt could have been done better. -Beds definitely need new mattress, to call them soft would be understatement, after day 3 it wasn’t comfortable anymore -kayaks are functional, however very old and the seats back support is non existent… definitely not for longer rides-yes it’s a private beach but it was the least “swimmable” out of all beaches we visited. -Fishing rods need upgrade, we ended up buying our own -Front doors are not necessarily the sturdiest doors and I feel like forced entry would be easy by unwanted guest (yes I know we were very close to local pd) All that being said, everything I mentioned can be fixed with some capital, this house probably makes within two weeks of renting … it has potential for an outstanding rental.Communication with owner was super easy and I believe they are nice people who should maybe refresh parts mentioned above This is just my honest review, I wish them all the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

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

beach

Husband and I stayed 3 nights and adult son and girlfriend stayed the next 3 nights. Close to downtown and Pensacola Beach but prefer the private beach at venue. This was our third stay and plan to continue visiting this location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

8/10 Good

Janis B.

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

Private beach!

Great place for family time! The house is located close to downtown, the beach, and NAS Pensacola so there are lots of options of things to do. The Blue Angels show is a must see! Having firewood provided for a beach bonfire was very appreciated. There is also a little cottage you can rent that is super cute. Donna is very helpful and easy to contact.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Adorable beach house

Loved staying here, the owners provided a lot of extra things (beach toys, bikes, kayaks, firewood ). Loved that we could just walk out the back door to the water. Family loved being able to have a fire on the beach. Lots of great restaurants close by. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RODNEY M.

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

Pensacola Trip

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

10/10 Excellent

Marc E.

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

Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert Conner P.

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

Bay House

We arrived to find a surprisingly good location and VRBO. The house is creatively decorated with various nautical themes and everything they could think of to ensure a pleasant stay. They also provide things that you might not expect, like kayaks and beach toys, which go great with the private beach. The private beach was amazing. The first night we were there, we were kayaking and had dolphins swimming around us. The house is in a good neighborhood and is very centrally located and close to great restaurants and attractions. We highly recommend this Bay House for you and your family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024