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The Great Escape: Elevator, Pool, Steps to Beach

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms7 bathrooms344 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 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.

The Great Escape: Elevator, Pool, Steps to Beach

Everything about this house is outstanding. Located on the coveted Ariola Drive in Pensacola Beach, "The Great Escape" is in one of the most sought-after areas.

The Great Escape is perfectly situated across from the Gulf of Mexico. Guests can enjoy beautiful water views from the front deck or go up even higher to the crow’s nest, where they can see all the way to Destin!
This single-family home is ideal for beach lovers, with public access less than 100 feet away.
Enjoy the sugar-white sands of Pensacola Beach and the home's beautiful private pool, which has an optional heating feature if needed. The pool area is furnished with comfortable patio loungers and chairs, creating the perfect private oasis in the backyard.

Another fantastic feature is the home’s direct access to a city park. Right out the back door, guests will find a track with a grassy field in the middle, playground equipment for little ones, tennis courts, and a basketball/roller hockey court. This house truly has something for everyone!
Park Name: Cowley Park

This stunning, one-level beach home was designed and built for large vacation groups. It features six bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms. Each bedroom is beautifully furnished, includes an attached private bathroom, and has a 40-inch flat-screen TV. The main area of the home is an open-concept space combining the living room, kitchen, and dining area. The living area is divided into two sections—one surrounding a 60-inch flat-screen TV, and the other set up for reading or board games.

The kitchen boasts a tremendous island with seating for 10–12 guests, while the large dining table accommodates up to 15 people. Everyone can dine together comfortably or slip out to the deck to enjoy a meal in the Gulf breezes!

For an additional fee, guests can use the home's elevator during their stay, though it must be monitored by adults. Note: There is no elevator fee for elderly or handicapped guests.

This amazing house, which sleeps 22, is perfect for family reunions, weddings, or large gatherings of friends! The area beneath the house can be used for covered parking or as an overflow space, providing ample room for large events or a shaded retreat.
All events (weddings, reunions, parties, etc.) must be authorized through Gulf Coast Getaways.

Please message to inquire about hosting events at this property. Any event-related reservation will incur an additional fee on top of the rental rate and must be thoroughly discussed before booking.
Pool heating option: $80.00 per day

Property manager

Gulf Coast Getaways

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 3,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
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

12
NEW Home Sleeps 22! Heated Private Pool Elevator! 6br!

About the neighborhood

Map
Pensacola Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Quietwater Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Casino Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Park East On-Leash Dog Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 25 min drive
  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crabs We Got Em - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flounder's Chowder House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandshaker Lounge & Package - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaggy's Pensacola Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dock At Pensacola - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Great Escape: Elevator, Pool, Steps to Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Great Escape: Elevator, Pool, Steps to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Great Escape: Elevator, Pool, Steps to Beach?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Great Escape: Elevator, Pool, Steps to Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Great Escape: Elevator, Pool, Steps to Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach. Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Beach Boardwalk are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Great Escape: Elevator, Pool, Steps to Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Short Holiday stay

The home was very clean and spacious. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianne G.

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

Amazing stay

This house was perfect for my destination wedding! Perfect location to the beach and plenty of space under the house for the reception! We would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenise M.

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

Perfect setup

We had 5 couples all in our 50’s and the setup of the house was perfect! We all had our own bathroom in our bedrooms and even an extra half bath. We loved the openness of the kitchen, dining and living room. The beach entrance was right across the street so very easy walk packing all our stuff. Great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie S.

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

Great vacation home for a large group!

Perfect for a large group! Very clean! Plenty of room for everyone. Lots of seating, large kitchen, gorgeous views! We paid to heat the pool & it was very warm. Worth the extra money if you are visiting during the cooler months.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Family Christmas vacation

The experience was good, the weather just did not cooperate. I highly recommend the property for family vacations. The staff was responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Army/Navy Beach Stay

Sweet place with plenty of bedrooms/beds. Loved the openness of the kitchen/dining/living rooms, too! Great outdoor spaces as well, with spectacular views of the Gulf! Pool was used daily, so having it heated was a must. Only thing lacking were some basics such as coffee/filters, dishwasher soap, and laundry detergent. Also, better instructions on how to lock the doors.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Excellent house for larger families! Great location!

We rented The Great Escape for 4 nights. The house was in very good condition and seemed fairly new. Overall was perfect for our large family. Eight adults and eight children. The only negative was the elevator didn’t work at the time and would have helped hauling baby stuff. But it is what it is. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

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

Great House

Everything about the home was perfect except for the lack of towel bars in the bathrooms. 6 bathrooms with no place to hang towels didn't make sense to us. Front door sticks and makes it very difficult for people to open and close, especially children. Air conditioner is leaking outside and could cause problems with wood rotting in the support system below. We loved the house and are just offering these observations for the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T., ELLENWOOD

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

A Place With A Space For Everybody

This property was so perfect for our group of 12 (6 couples). Each couple had a private room and bath to retreat to when they wanted privacy or chose to retire. The common area was very spacious and easily accommodated the 12 of us when we chose to eat or do other activities together. We could even have serparate activities going on in the same room without conflict. The pool area was well-maintained and easily accommodated all of us. (I would advise requesting that the pool be heated if you go in October or later.) The kitchen was well-stocked with dishes, pots and cooking utensils. All appliances worked as expected; when we had an issue with the TV, Debi sent a maintenance man immediately and when he could not fix the problem, the TV was replaced the next morning. The location of the property was a huge bonus. The beach is literally across the street! I would definitely recommend this property, especially for large groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Family Vacation

The whole family fit great. Most properties something isn’t working right, but here, everything was great. The house was beautiful, spacious and love the bedroom sizes and the great room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G., Greenville

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

Excellent Beach Home!

Our large extended family loved this property. The pool was amazing-especially the tanning ledge for small children. There is excellent proximity to the beach as described and we had 4 children under 5 years of age. The breeze and views at night were wonderful. The kitchen is fully stocked and there is a beach closet loaded with everything imaginable. My only suggestion would be adding room darkening shades. The blinds are transparent which made sleeping past dawn with small children tricky. Otherwise, perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glynn G.

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

Retirement celebration.

We have stayed in the area before but never in this property. We were not disappointed in our selection. It exceeded our hopes and needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodger B., Cincinnati, OH

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

Our beach house

Great location, well-appointed spacious home. Nice pool, the elevator was a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Family vaca at the beach

This beach house was perfect for our large family. Each bedroom has their own bathroom, the kitchen island was incredible, the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you would need during your stay for cooking and entertaining and the extra refrigerator and wine cooler fridge was great! There is a beach/pool closet downstairs for your beach and pool necessities…a few beach chairs, toys, boogie boards, beach wagon…all beach umbrellas were broke though. The pool was a big hit with the kids too! Plenty of parking and just a few steps away from the beach. The beach is by far the cleanest beach we have seen. Never crowded and just beautiful! Few minute drive to restaurants, bars and entertainment. My only suggestion is to put towel hooks or towel bars in the bathrooms because we had no where to hang towels, wet bathing suits, or travel bags. We will definitely be going back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Great Family Getaway

Lucky Thirteen of us made this property our family home for seven days in early March, with our adult kids and their young children. We thoroughly enjoyed our time! This single-level house is comfortably furnished and offers plenty of space with six sizeable bedrooms, each with a full ensuite bathroom. The kitchen is spacious and fully equipped with two ovens and plenty of pantry and counter space for multiple chefs at the same time. The additional refrigerator nearby in the laundry room also came in handy. The gathering spaces, indoor and out, are large and provided ideal space for everyone to eat, relax and spend time together. The huge front deck was a favorite place to hang out, enjoy the breeze and gulf view, and it gave the grandchildren lots of room to play safely. The crow’s nest was a perfect spot for retreat or to watch some beautiful sunsets. There was plenty of parking under and in front of the house. The house is located steps from the beach with a sandy access path directly across the street. As this section of the island is primarily residences and rental homes, the beaches were never crowded. The family also enjoyed the safety-gated pool and fenced grounds in the back of the property – we did opt to have the pool heater turned on as the evenings were cool. The property management company was efficient and very timely in answering the few questions we had and the check-in and out process was seamless. The property was clean and well maintained and we appreciated having access to the elevator for hauling luggage and groceries up to the main level. Pensacola Beach is a hidden gem, having, in our opinion, the most beautiful beaches and coastline in the US. There are many good restaurants and entertaining bars in the area, and a major grocery store nearby in Gulf Breeze. We visited in early March, just before Spring Break and were blessed with warm temperatures and no rain! We will definitely be back to Pensacola Beach and highly recommend this property for any large family gatherings.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danny M.

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

Beautiful Views

The views from not only the 2nd floor balcony but from the front bedrooms were awesome. Waking up to the sun gleaming off of the gulf was a real treat. The home is excellent - bedrooms were large and you didn't feel cramped. Great place to stay - we plan to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hal B.

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

Family paradise

The location is wonderful- steps away from the beach and a lovely view. The home is well laid out for large families to vacation together comfortably. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hislope Beach Wedding/Vacation

This property was FANTASTIC! Perfect set up for family and wedding venue. Property management very, very easy to work with. We will definitely be back! This home was absolutely perfect for all the different age groups in our family (3-76 years old).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

jimmie w., myrtle beach sc

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

Family vacation

Wonderful house. Perfect for our family. Communication with rental agency was great. A few minor problems were corrected right away. Would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

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

All around EXCELLENT

This was our first time visiting Pensacola as a group and it did not disappoint. The house, location, and easy walk to the beach was absolutely perfect! The elevator made carrying luggage easy. The pool was great to relax in after a long day at the beach. Honestly, I could go on and on...we look forward to returning with our children in the future to enjoy this house once more!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We really enjoyed our trip
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

karen m.

Beach house beautiful

The house is gorgeous and spacious. Close to beach and water views . We had a group of 15 and we did not feel crowded whatsoever. kitchen and bar stocked with everything needed to cook and make drinks. I would give place a 5 but there were a few issues. The bbq grill was very small and half of the burners worked sporadically, which made grilling for 15 hungry people difficult. The pool was not heated, it was an extra charge per day. The Wi-Fi was not great and normally not a problem because we’re at the beach, except it was cold and rainy a few days. There is a sound ordinance which means no louder than conversation after 10, pm no music no hanging outside or the lady across the street wil call sheriff. I respect that it’s a very nice residential area but also mostly beach rentals and we are on vacation at the beach which means 15 people outside on deck is going to violate sound ordinance. This strictly enforced and the sheriff drives up and down street every 15-30 minutes. You also have to provide toilet paper and paper towels. I felt like for $8500 for the week the grill, heated pool and toilet paper should be included. Overall it is very beautiful lovely home near the beach, management was very helpful, check in/check out was very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Wow! This house was INCREDIBLE!!!

This house was THE BEST rental I have every occupied, and it made our stay in Pensacola even better! The owner and property manager were both super friendly. The house was immaculate, and everything inside is high-end and gorgeous. This house was brand new when we stayed (I believe we were the 3rd party to every stay there), and we had NO issues at all with any of the amenities. We had 20 adults staying in the house, but it definitely did not feel like it! We all had plenty of room with all the beds and seating areas, both inside and out. We spent every morning sitting on the patio furniture on the huge wrap-around balcony drinking coffee and eating breakfast. We used the huge gas grill downstairs to make burgers by the pool one day, and we were right across the street from Gulf. All in all--beautiful house, incredible views, and GREAT trip!