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A Beautiful Retreat Right on East Bay- Sunsets, Boat Ramp, Fishing.….

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Property grounds
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 28406 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

A Beautiful Retreat Right on East Bay- Sunsets, Boat Ramp, Fishing.….

NOTE: If your group is large and need more accommodation, please see my adjacent vacation rental at Vrbo # 1014417.

Beautiful setting directly on East Bay with its own private boat ramp. Bring your boat! This six bedroom, five bath home is located only 15 minutes from the pristine Navarre Beach, one of only ten National Seashores and eight miles of undeveloped gulf-front. Four out of seven of the world’s sea turtle species nest along this seashore—also home to towering dunes, migratory birds, and miles of trails for exploring. Not too far from Pensacola Beach, not too far from Navarre Beach, but very quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of Pensacola.

Everything you need is close, but you are still nestled in a residential neighborhood.

Private and serene, this beautiful bay-front home boasts the tranquility of a lake house, the recreational potential of a beachfront cottage, and endless possibilities for summer entertaining or an engaging winter get-away. The boat ramp offers access to all that East Bay and Pensacola Bay have to offer, including access to the Gulf of Mexico. With multiple layers of lookout decks, covered porches, and a dock, this home has amazing sunset views to offer all year long.

Enjoy watching dolphins swim around the dock while sitting on the expansive patio. There is a fire pit as well as two grills for guests to enjoy.

This unique home has a beautiful open floor plan with gorgeous natural light and timeless cedar and cypress beams. It is well-equipped with a gourmet kitchen, formal and family living rooms, a formal dining room, and outdoor dining, all overlooking the water. Featuring two kitchens, two laundry units, and ample space to sleep 24 people on mattresses (w/ 3 additional fold-up twins), this home is the ideal location for family reunions, conferences, and retreats.

Property manager

Carol Litz

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking within 20 feet of the house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,372 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Parents watch children on water, staircases, decks

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: We require event insurance, signed contract, & fee
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Gulf Breeze, FL

What's nearby

  • Gulf Breeze Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Flat Out Inshore Charters - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Navarre Beach Fishing Pier - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Navarre Beach - 20 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Opal Beach - 22 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 32 min drive
  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sal's Pizzeria & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Grey Taproom - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dave's Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Beautiful Retreat Right on East Bay- Sunsets, Boat Ramp, Fishing.…. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Beautiful Retreat Right on East Bay- Sunsets, Boat Ramp, Fishing.….?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Beautiful Retreat Right on East Bay- Sunsets, Boat Ramp, Fishing.….?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Beautiful Retreat Right on East Bay- Sunsets, Boat Ramp, Fishing.…. located?

This family-friendly Gulf Breeze vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of East Bay and Gulf Breeze Zoo. Flat Out Inshore Charters and Hidden Creek Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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A Beautiful Retreat Right on East Bay- Sunsets, Boat Ramp, Fishing.…. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kendall G.

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

Wonderful place. Very noce

Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

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

Amazing Place

quite and relaxing and absolutely beautiful place
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristin d.

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

Bay front lodge

My family and I had a wonderful time at the lodge. Great location for large family vacations!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adeline A.

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

Family Gathering

Once again the Bay Lodge was a perfect place to gather the family. The adult kids enjoyed the water equipment and everything was close by. Our grandson enjoyed his first visit. I would highly encourage families to stay at the Bay Lodge. Thank you Carol and team Bay Lodge!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

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

Amazing Beautiful Lodge

Our family loved staying at the lodge, there is so much to do with amazing views! They house is equipped with everything you possibly need to have a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kasey t.

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

Amazing Property!

This property was absolutely perfect for our annual family vacation. We travel with a large group and this house was more than accommodating for all of us! The house was absolutely stunning! I would recommend this property to everyone that is looking to stay in the Gulf Breeze area. We couldn't have asked for a better property to host our vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacie H.

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

Family Vacation

We really enjoyed our stay at the house. There was plenty of space and beds. We will definitely stay here in the future if we come back to Florida!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy S.

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

Awesome Vacation

We had a wonderful time at the Bayfront Lodge!! The property was amazing. Communication was stellar. We are looking forward to coming back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

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

Hennessey Faimly

The house and cabin were amazing. The view of the bay was spectacular, did not want to leave!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

edward s., Palm harbor Fl

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

Loved our stay.

Our families often rent properties all over the country. This was definitely one of our favorites. It’s situated very nicely with the idea of enjoying the outside amenities as well spending quality time with the people you love. It was an outstanding property and we enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

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

Amazing property

Everything they say it is and more! Wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Perfect in Paradise

We loved everything about our stay, the house was spacious, had everything we needed, lots of outdoor space to hang out. It was perfect for a family gathering. It was such a blessing we could all be there together comfortably.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Family Thanksgiving

Beautiful retreat like lodge setting with lots of space for extended family. Incredible waterfront with our favorite part…big dock for hanging on the water for meals and games and sun. Owners/managers were fantastic. Looking for our next opportunity to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chasity C.

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

Family fun and relaxation

Space to have your own downtime and big family togetherness each day! Paddleboarding, reading, kayaking, cooking and eating, playing games, swimming, and enjoying the calm waters and breezes. :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

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

Amazing vacation for our family!

The house was perfect. We felt like we were in an island of our own. The kids spent hours in the warm waters.....safe for all ages and we had dolphins swim around us almost daily. It’s a perfect place for a big family to enjoy and make memories. We would definitely love to rent the Gulf Breeze Lodge again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edward O.

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

Family Vacation

This was one of our best vacations ever. Every one of us had a great time, from the youngest to the oldest The property was beautiful and was a great experience from the time we arrived til the time we left. Thank you for making it an awesome vacation for our family. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathaleen C.

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

Family Reunion

Bayfront Lodge was everything we could have hoped for. We had plenty of space and amenities. Our family are pretty serious cooks and enjoyed a well stocked kitchen including quality pots and pans and a wide assortment of tools and appliances. The 3 refrigerators accommodated everything we brought. Paddle boards and kayaks were so much fun! The rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable. We would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey L.

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

Family vacation

The property is gorgeous, so clean, has everything you need. We only left the house for ice! The bay is gorgeous and we saw dolphins every day. The rooms are beautiful and spacious. Diana and her team have a strong attention to detail and want you to have the perfect stay! This is my second time at the lodge and we will be going back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L.

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

Amazing Place to stay!

This is the second time we have stayed at Bayfront. The first year we enjoyed the cabin. This year we had a much larger group so we decided on the lodge. We were very pleased. It is the perfect location, just a short drive to Navarre Beach and it offers plenty to entertain the family right there at the lodge as well. The house was very accommodating and clean. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adeline A.

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

Celebrating Dad’s Life

Thank you for bringing our large family under one roof to celebrate our Dad’s life. The house accommodated the gathering of his six children and their extended families with activities for the young and old. We would definitely use this property again for our next visit. We highly recommended this place for its quiet, beautiful view so relaxing to reflect.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Madonna E.

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

50th anniversary gathering

Great place to celebrate our parents 50th wedding anniversary with family from across the USA! They made it very easy and were extremely helpful. Not always easy to find a place that can work with our wheel-chair bound son and a large extended family--but this place was awesome!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adeline A.

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

Family Gathering Again

This was our second stay at this peaceful lodge which our family enjoys. The relaxing time and use of the water equipments were a hit for the young adults. The pier was a hot spot for fishing and use of the crab nets. The most memorable time is watching a sunrise and sunset, spectacular! We would use again and again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Renewal of vows/Family Reunion

The Cabin and The Lodge had everything imaginable and more when it came to cooking, relaxing, enjoying the water, and outdoors. We all enjoyed the amenities and each other. We only went to the beach 2 of the 7 days! Thank you for sharing your homes with us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Family Christmas 2023

What an awesome property to host our family (17) for our Christmas vacation 2023. The amenities were amazing from the kitchen to the Master suite, upstairs apartment and the crows nest. Anything you could possibly need is right there for your use. The grandkids enjoyed my serenading of Sittin on the Dock of the Bay when I’d head outside. The kids, wife and even myself enjoyed kayaking as well as paddle boarding We hope to book this property again during a warmer time of year.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anis I.

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

Making memories that last a lifetime

Amazing property equipped with everything and anything you need to spend wonderful time with large group of people. Pictures and video on Vimeo don’t do it justice. What makes it even better is the amazing people that welcome and accommodate us, Diana and Jim. Very responsive to our concerns and requests. To Carol, thanks for opening your home to us, it was an experience our group of families and fiends will never forget.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022