️ The Surf Shack | Gulf Views + 30 Steps to Beach | Budget + Pet-Friendly

Pensacola Beach, Florida
$436 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Signature Amenities of The Surf Shack:

* Gulf views from the deck + just 30 steps to the sand

* Budget-friendly single-family home - great alternative to condos!

* Pet-friendly (with approval)

* Two decks (one shaded, one with views)

* Loft-style sleeping area with half bath

* Ideal for Mardi Gras parade route access

* Walkable to beach, restaurants, and shops

* Professionally Managed

* This property is not available to adults under the age of 25. *

Welcome to The Surf Shack, Pensacola Beach’s cutest cottage-style escape! Full of rustic charm and laid-back vibes, this 900-square-foot beach home is a rare gem for small families, couples, or solo travelers who want the privacy of a house without the price tag of a larger property. Located just 30 steps from the sugar-white sands, this cozy coastal retreat offers Gulf views, a fun loft area, and shaded outdoor hangout spaces, plus it’s pet-friendly with approval!

The main level features an open living room and kitchen, a breakfast bar for two, and a queen sleeper sofa. The kitchen is compact but stocked with essentials and includes a two-eye stove, oven, microwave, toaster, and a full-size fridge. The master bedroom offers a king bed, flat-screen TV, and direct access to the full bathroom with a single-person shower. Upstairs, the loft includes a queen bed, a small futon sofa, and a half bath, best suited for kids, teens, or adventurous adults due to the low ceiling and spiral staircase. Outside, you’ll find an upper deck with seating and Gulf views, a shaded lower deck with a grill, dining space, TV, laundry room, and an additional full-size fridge and ice maker. There’s even an outdoor shower to rinse off after beach days!

Bedding Setup
Master Bedroom (Main Level): King Bed + Gulf View
Loft Bedroom (Upper Level): Queen Bed + Small Futon Sofa + Half Bath
Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
One Full Bathroom on Main Level

Booking Details
* Pet Fee: $150 per pet (limit 2, small or medium non-shedding dogs only)
* Unauthorized pets incur $500 fee per pet
* Damage Waiver Included (up to $1,500 accidental coverage)
*No security deposit required unless otherwise discussed
* This home has some tight spaces, so please keep this in mind when booking! The loft space has limited height and the spiral stairs leading to the loft are a compact space

Key Features of Pensacola Beach:
* Walkable, Quiet Neighborhood with Unobstructed Gulf Views
* Steps to County-Managed Beach Access
* Perfect Viewing Spot for Blue Angels Air Show
* Minutes from Boardwalk Dining, Gulf Islands National Seashore + Fort Pickens

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 900 Sq Ft (84 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Ecotours Nearby Golfing On Site Parasailing Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 05:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • maggie r.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    Great stay … it’s a small space. The location is perfect !!!!

  • Joshua P.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    Very much enjoyed the stay / location was great with view of beach .

  • Doug K.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2024

    Stayed Sep 21, 2024

    Great location to beach and restaurants. Interior space small but well appointed. Outdoor deck space is great.

  • Fileesha B.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    Great location.

  • Jamie W.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2023

    Stayed Jul 2, 2023

    This little house is just as described - it is small! It could be difficult for some to get up to the loft area. Our son is 24 yrs old and 6' tall, the spiral stairs were manageable for him, but a little awkward. That being said, he slept in the loft area - found it very comfortable and enjoyed having his own space. The master bedroom was super comfortable. The place was clean and the AC kept it nice and cool! The wi-fi was spotty at best, but it didn't bother us. This house was perfect for us - we planned to be on the beach or out-and-about every day, so the size of the unit wasn't a priority to us. The location is amazing - we saw fireworks and the Blue Angels from the deck. Beach access couldn't be easier and an easy walk to restaurants and the trolley stop. We enjoyed every second and would definitely stay here again! Thank you!!!

  • April B.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2023

    Stayed Jun 25, 2023

    We really enjoyed the property, it was very nicely decorated and super cute. Perfect distance to the beach!! It was the perfect size for our family of 5 and we really enjoyed the double decks- it provided so much more space. Laundry was also a plus to have. We prefer a bit more privacy on our vacations and we had just that!

  • Mark F.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2023

    Stayed Apr 17, 2023

    This was definitely nothing like the pictures. We knew this wasn’t going to be a four star stay but, the place was very dirty and old, it truly is a shack. Even the maintenance guy along with other property managers agreed this is not a very good place. It’s the ugliest and shabbiest place on the street. We were both so upset we refused to stay and ended up staying at another place instead. The property manager offered another place but it was not much better. We paid a hefty price this week and we are both shocked that VRBO would not refund our service fee of $218. Very disappointed!!!

  • Robert H.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2023

    Stayed Mar 20, 2023

    Location, location, location. Close to everything yet quiet neighborhood

  • Torie H.

    Submitted Dec 22, 2022

    Stayed Dec 6, 2022

    Sweet location, just right for two. Wonderful clean beach!

  • Jimmy M.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2022

    Stayed Sep 18, 2022

    Nice shack. Nothing fancy. Very small kitchen with limited counter space. No curtain on kitchen window so if anyone is staying at the hotel next door they can see you from their balcony. Also this makes the kitchen quite warm with sun hitting it. Great bed and art work. Loved the top deck except the outdoor lights on the side of the top deck did not function. Didnt use the upstairs loft. Stairs were too narrow and a bit dangerous to traverse. I hit my head on the metal stairs one time when trying to access the thermostat. Ouch! Loved that it was a short walk to the beach and that there was an outdoor shower for rinsing off the sand. Although it is pet friendly there is no place for the doggos to do their business due to so many sand burs! I think the property could use some lawn maintenance. The local fauna was overtaken by weeds and sand spurs. We still had fun. Clearest water, white sugary sand. So many jelly fish near shore though. We saw dolphins from the beach. We went to the dog beach and water was pristine and beautiful and only spotted one jelly fish.

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