Historic downtown cottage with high-speed WiFi and central AC - dogs okay - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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December 2024

January 2025

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 297 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Pensacola, FL

Baptist Health Care
3 min drive
Saenger Theatre
4 min drive
Pensacola Bay Center
5 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
13 min drive

Room options

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

About this property

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

Historic downtown cottage with high-speed WiFi and central AC - dogs okay

St Johns Cottage - Downtown

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Decorated impeccably with style to spare, this turn-of-the-century home is a wonderful home base for guests looking to explore Pensacola! Use the high-speed internet to stream your favorite shows or to wrap up remote work before heading out for the day. Relax on the furnished back patio in the enclosed backyard (perfect for kids who want to get their wiggles out). Cook dinner in the spacious full kitchen (which includes luxurious amenities like a farm sink, kitchen island, and French door refrigerator) and enjoy it in the formal dining room outfitted with a bar cart. You'll love the artistic touches and comfy corners all throughout this home. This convenient retreat is dog-friendly, so don't hesitate to bring one or even two dogs with you!

WHAT’S NEARBY
In downtown Pensacola a mile-and-a-half away, guests will find art galleries, clothing boutiques, and unique stores to explore. If you're looking to explore the nightlife, be sure to check out regularly scheduled live music at Seville Quarter (just over two miles away), sports broadcasts at World of Beer and The Blend, or locally brewed beers at breweries like Perfect Plain and Odd Colony. Take a walk along the waterfront at Community Maritime Park, or check out a show at the Saenger Theater (both are within two-and-a-half miles).

THINGS TO KNOW

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Pensacola Outlet Mall. The cottage offers a kitchen and a patio.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
8 minutes by foot from Pensacola Outlet Mall and a 3-minute drive from Naval Live Oaks Reservation

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Internet

Internet access

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the city centre
Near a hospital

Things to do

Ecotours nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Cycling nearby

Safety features

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

General

Unit size: 1044 sq ft (97 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

48183

Historic downtown cottage with high-speed WiFi and central AC - dogs okay Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

BARBARA S., Crossville, TN

26 Feb 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

House Needs Work

We reported several problems. Only 2 were resolved. The fenced backyard was covered in dogpoop. Directions for electronics were poor. Door knob for bathroom was missing. Rail on front steps rusted out and wobbly. Bath tub was re-fitted claw foot with no grab bars. Slippery and difficult for elderly (us). The temp got down to 30 degrees our first night and there was no blanket for the bed.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Judith B., Cincinnati

19 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet comfortable cottage

My husband and i stayed at the property for 30 days. It was a nice quiet house with a big fenced in yard. It was perfect for our dogs. Even though some houses in the area were a little shabby, there was a good amount of house construction and rehabbing going on. It was easy to walk our dogs in the area and the neighbors were nice. It's an easy drive to downtown shops and restaurants and the beaches. The house is older but has been modernized. The kitchen is stocked with all the pots, pans, utensils, etc. We really enjoyed our stay. A mirror above the sink would have been nice.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Glenda

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner

12 Nov 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The interior was decorated beautifully. In the morning when there was more light we noticed bathtub had not been scrubbed and there was mold on shower curtain. Everything metal in bathroom was rusty…toilet roll holder, rack for towels, toilet bowl brush holder. The shower curtain did not go all around bathtub so when you took a shower it sprayed on wall. The house was very old and the floor shook the whole house when you walked in it, the couch was uncomfortable, the bed was uncomfortable, we left a day early because our shoulders hurt so bad. we paid extra for our two dogs per night. in the backyard we picked up at least 50 piles of dog poop from previous renters. This house appealed to us because of the decor and you could have dogs and supposedly close to the historic district. we like to walk and would have but did not feel safe in neighborhood

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy J.

16 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

peaceful

greeat atmosohere

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarise J.

18 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Work travel

This house was exactly as listed. Wonderful location from downtown and the beaches. Convenient location for highway access. Was in town for work for a week and I was able to enjoy work and find time for play. Loved the yard for my fur baby and I couldn’t be happier with my stay. Definitely will book again when I’m back in town.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Donna B., Cullman, AL

25 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacasa rental sucked!!

Clean but very old (105yrs), AC couldn’t cool, door code didn’t work x2, lock box holding key wouldn’t open and representative lied about some compensation (NOT). We left 1day early due to all the problems we had. Vacasa left us very disappointed to say the least.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Terry R.

6 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

old but updated throughout

We enjoyed some old parts of the house, but also enjoyed some of the new. The TV programing was a disappointment, but it was a good, quiet jplace to relax.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara O.

21 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary weekend

It was peaceful, very clean and elegant. We enjoyed our stay and the relaxation. Close to everything you may need.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Philip B.

30 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage review

Nice back yard for dog. Plenty of room for two. Kitchen good size.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Triston R.

21 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!

This property surprised me with how cute, elegant, and beautiful it was. The property owners called us to check on us a couple times to see if we needed anything and were so kind and sweet! We had the best experience and I would highly recommend this property. We felt so comfortable and at home. It was very clean. Very quiet neighborhood that is close to the beach

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alaina G., Lafayette Louisiana

6 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay

My boyfriend and I went on vacation to go to the beach. My boyfriend never been to Florida and he loved it. The house was very nice and peaceful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

24 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice!

It was very cutely decorated, and the bed was very comfy. The only thing I would change is putting a bathroom door adjacent to the bedroom as well.. the one door just wasn’t doing it for us

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Ronald M., Stone Lake

19 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Pensacola, FL

Nice place, questionable hood, roaches in the house, no coffee pot, bathroom lacks mirror over the sink. Questionable TV issues, only streaming available.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Pamela L.

31 Jan 2022

Future snowbirds

The house is very cute, -- but the white couch and chairs are not the best to keep clean in a rental. The kitchen is not very well stocked - but with a few additions, like a portable dishwasher, pots and pans, and a toaster, it could be fantastic !! There is no check in or check out list, so one does not know what is supposed to be in the house. Overall was fine for us and the dog.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

sarah j.

4 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical House

I loved this space so much, I wanted to pick up the property and move it to New Orleans to permanently live there. The space is perfect for a couple and very dog-friendly. We walked in the cemetery every day and discovered new historic markers. The large backyard is perfect to play fetch and it is located less than a mile from downtown Pensacola. My only issue was the floodlights in the backyard did not work, so I would suggest bringing a lantern or flashlight for any evening activity in the yard. Vacasa contacted me and made note of the issue. Their customer service was amazing. Overall I am so pleased with the host and the property that we intend on coming back annually. Thank you for a relaxing, well-deserved reprieve.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Mark C.

10 Dec 2021

Nice place, except

There was a smell of gas in the house. The couch was filthy and the TV didn’t work. Air return vent in the bedroom needed to be dusted.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexis A.

29 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

This little place was so cute!

I love how convenient the location was pretty close to everything we needed! It was so cute inside and they communicated really well with me!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandi D.

7 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Booking was quick and easy, property was clean, over all awesome!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

bill r.

6 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Pensacola

the property was excellent, the neighborhood a little sketchy. The exterior lighting shone in to the bedroom and batroom at night.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

john b.

21 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Reno with Character

We loved how this older bungalow was renovated without destroying its character. The house lacked a dishwasher. It had a Keurig coffee maker but no pods (It had regular coffee packs but they don't work in a Keurig). A storm knocked out power. The TV connection did not reset. The property mgr did not answer her phone and her voicemail box was full. Hence, no TV for 2 nights. The house was very cozy during a tropical storm.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Cheyenne M.

7 Jun 2021

Nice place!

I actually really liked this place. We did have a rocky start with our check in and housekeeping. We asked if we were able to check in early since we were ahead of schedule and they basically said that, due to Covid they would have to clean more. Which is totally fine, but our check in time was at 4 and we showed up at 4:15 with housekeeping STILL cleaning. She didn’t leave until 5 and the place was not clean. We had to spend an hour cleaning and sweeping on our first night. It also did smell like gas when first walking in, but I got used to the smell after a day. I was also unsettled with the cameras on the front and back porch. I wanted to tan on the back porch but didn’t want someone watching me. Idk it might just be me. Also, the neighborhood was not the best. The first day we were there a guy was passing by and asked a bunch of weird questions about the Airbnb and then said “it didn’t always used to look like that.” It was a little concerning, but other than that the people were nice and no one else messed with us during our stay. After the first day, things went better than expected. We decided to look on the bright side and ended up having an awesome stay here. Overall, this place was actually really nice! The bed was comfy, the place was sturdy, and the whole place was just pleasant.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Elaine R.

31 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage

The cottage is very nicely decorated and well equipped, other than lack of a coffee pot. Cute, cute, cute! It is located about 2 1/2 miles from downtown. Based on description, we thought we would be able to walk downtown, but it is farther than stated and the neighborhood is not conducive to walking. There was a snag at check-in and checkout as the lock box was broken. We had to wait over an hour for a repairman to show up at check-in. other than that, we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

linda b.

10 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointed in transparency of listing

The house was cute like the pictures and was clean. We loved having the back yard also. There was a noise in the bathroom like other review mentioned but my husband fixed it. It was the chain in the back of the toilet was too long and was getting caught so he tightened it. The however neighborhood was not the best. The property management also was not easy to get ahold of for quick questions so was a little frustrating but the main issue we had was that after driving 12 hours and thinking it would be a 10 minute drive to the beach, we discovered that the Pensacola Bay bridge was closed and had been for a long time so now it would be a 50 minute drive to get to the beach each day. We felt they should have put that on their listing because we had no reason to look that up or would known to. We looked for other places to stay on the other side after we got there and noticed other places did put that information on their listing. It was quite a disappointment and would not have booked had we known.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Yvonne O.

16 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute But Several Issues

This is my first time using this service and will not do it again. There are several different entities to deal with if there's an issue (email from homeaway, booked with VRBO and dealt with Casa in Pensacola. The house is adorable and decorated so nicely. However, as soon as you walk into the door you are in the dining room and the smell of gas overtakes you. We went out for meets business partners. We returned in the evening to hear loud cranking sounds coming from the bathroom, which is connected to the bedroom. It sounds like there was a pump in the crawl space of the home making noise all night. We moved to the couch. Around midnight we heard snore sso loud we both looked at each other and said it couldn't be the neighbors we hear could it? We went back into the bedroom to hear such an incredibly loud snore coming from under the bedroom. So wild, right? I made 5 calls to VRBO and their subsidiary, Casa, took all of the info regarding my experience. We left early in the am for meetings, spent time calling VRBO to let them know we would have to check out and to kindly return money for the second night, since we could not stay in the property due to the issues. The last person I spoke with said a property manager (Ken did arrive at 3p as we were leaving) would come and if we could be out by 3p , she would arrange for a refund of 1 nights since we had an unfavorable experience. I did not receive an email confirming this. Had to get another hotel and call again to confirm I would receive a credit for one of the nights I paid for. It was so cute and would have stayed but how can VRBO/CASA expect a guest to deal with the gas smell, loud plumbing cranking and snores all night. I guess they would rather lose a customer than just refund one night due to the circumstances. Not good client relations at all. So, I basically paid $409 for one night? I could have been at a resort for that but stayed here because we loved the house and thought it would be a good experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021