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Dec 15-27 Enjoy Christmas @ the Beach*Pet Friendly*Waterfront*Backyard Sugar Sand Beach

Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, books
Smart TV, books
On the beach
Escape to Beachfront Retreat, a delightful beach house that embodies the essence of Florida Living. Unwind on the soft, white sugar-sand beach behind the house or take in glorious sunset colors from your private porch.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • 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.

Dec 15-27 Enjoy Christmas @ the Beach*Pet Friendly*Waterfront*Backyard Sugar Sand Beach

🌴 Beachfront Retreat (aka Digger’s Den) | Sleeps 10 | Pet + Kid Friendly | Sandy Beach on the Intracoastal Waterway

Welcome to your perfect family beach house in Perdido Key!

This 4BR/2BA waterfront home is big on space, big on views, and big on fun! Room for up to 10 guests + approved pets!

❤️ What You’ll Love:

✅ Pet Friendly – well-mannered pets welcome (fee applies)

✅ Sugar-sand beach right in your backyard

✅ Bring your own kayak, paddleboard, jet ski or boat and enjoy from your own shore

✅ Stargazing + sunset views from the porch

✅ Over 2,000 sq ft with open living space + restful beachy vibes

✅ High-speed Wi-Fi (1GB!) + Roku TVs

✅ Laundry room, covered parking, grill & outdoor dining

🛏 Sleeps 10 Comfortably:

🛌 Primary Suite: King bed + water views + en-suite bath with shower
🛌 Bedroom 2: Queen bed
🛌 Bedroom 3: Twin over Queen + trundle (sleeps 4!)
🛌 Bedroom 4: Twin trundle (2 twin beds)
Sheets provided
Full bathroom in bedroom hall with shower

🍽 Kitchen & Dining:

Fully stocked with cookware, dishes, island seating
Dishwasher, microwave, blender, fridge, pantry, coffee maker, oven/stove, toaster
Grill out back under the covered patio

🚤 Boaters Welcome!

Anchor your boat on the beach or reserve a nearby slip at Holiday Harbor (short walk).

Walk to Sunset Grille, a pet-friendly waterfront restaurant!

📺 Tech + Extras:

Roku TVs in living room, master, and bunk room
1GB Wi-Fi for streaming and gaming
Washer + dryer in unit
All new floors, fresh paint, and beachy updates

📍Location:

Quiet residential spot just off River Road. Close to marinas, restaurants, and local fun. Dolphins, pelicans, and boats cruise by all day—no extra charge.

🚫 Reminders:

Pet stays must be approved + $100 pet fee per pet
Escambia County leash law applies
One starter set of paper goods provided—bring your beach towels, extra supplies, and groceries!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dog Friendly - Non refundable pet fee applies.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Perdido Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Holiday Harbor Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lost Key Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shops at Perdido Key - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ascension Sacred Heart Health Center at Perdido - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Perdido Key Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 32 min drive
  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hub Stacy's At The Point - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Jellyfish - Seafood Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach Buzz - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Christmas Open @ Beachfront Retreat, Pet Friendly*Waterfront Home*Soft Sugar Sand Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Christmas Open @ Beachfront Retreat, Pet Friendly*Waterfront Home*Soft Sugar Sand Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Christmas Open @ Beachfront Retreat, Pet Friendly*Waterfront Home*Soft Sugar Sand Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Christmas Open @ Beachfront Retreat, Pet Friendly*Waterfront Home*Soft Sugar Sand Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holiday Harbor vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Lost Key Golf Club and Holiday Harbor Marina. Gulf Islands National Seashore and Perdido Key State Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Dec 15-27 Enjoy Christmas @ the Beach*Pet Friendly*Waterfront*Backyard Sugar Sand Beach Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location definitely would stay here again ,
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela V.

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

Amazing

Everything exactly as described! From checkin to departure everything was perfect. House well stocked and the location is perfect!! The White sandy beach within steps of the porch was the highlight
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a great relaxing week. Enjoyed the location’s proximity to restaurants, beach, fishing, & shopping.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

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

Amazing Home Away From Home

Our favorite home away from home! We love staying here several times a year!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle r.

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

Great location

Beach Retreat is by far my families favorite vacation house., even our Golden Retriever had a blast.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Perfect get away!

We all enjoyed are stay! It was perfect in every way!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bev W., Satsuma AL

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

Family Vacation

Once again our family had a wonderful time. This was our 4 time here and will continue to be a vacation spot!!!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

joseph n.

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

Beautiful home and location

Home was in a beautiful location. We loved the private beach and watching all the boats. Sunset Grill is easy to walk to for dinner and am amazing sunset!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk H.

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

Repeat visitors

Great location on the inter coastal waterway. Our second trip here...will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

ELISABETH D.

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

Great

We loved our stay and will try to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

bjparrothead@yahoo.com

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

Quick weekend

Great place, especially if you’re bringing a pet
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Byron V.

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

Quiet Hideaway

Great place for an escape from stressful times. Great house, great kitchen, great porch.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

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

Perfect Getaway

Very nice older cottage. Great view, deck, beach area. Just as described and pictured. Very clean and spacious. Perfect for a quiet getaway with our dachshund. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk H.

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

Long weekend

Perfect weekend...great location on waterway...never ending change of scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Perfect

Great location and perfect for pets
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

Great Stay

This was in a great location. Sunset Grill nearby has great food. House was clean. Nothing fancy but we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Nice!

We had a great time. The house was in a great location and suited us well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

rex k.

Will come back again.

This was the second time we have stayed here. We love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Byron V.

Nice hideaway

Good place to relax and watch the world go by. Nice house, updated kitchen. Great deck. Enjoy the parade of boats, big and small that goes by daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Penny D.

Great vacation home!

We really enjoyed staying on the intercostal waterway, it was almost like having your own private beach! The house was wonderful, very clean, and the kitchen was fully equipped with everything we could want. It was great being able to bring the dogs also, they enjoyed the sand as much as we did. Plus the neighborhood is dog friendly. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Great place for a family vacation.

This rental was nicely laid out for having a large family or a few couples. There was plenty of seating, space, and kitchen items for the 8 people we had in our group. We didn't have the best of weather (Cristobol was coming through), but were still able to enjoy the beach area and water access in the back yard of the property. There are also a number of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Samantha S.

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

Beautiful spot with a beautiful beach

We booked a week at this sweet beach house for my mother’s 70th birthday and enjoyed every moment. The house has a nice open kitchen and living area looking out to a beautiful private beach and waterfront. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware, plates, glasses etc and was perfect for our needs. Although the home is older and could use a little updating with the bathrooms, the decor is charming and well suited to ‘beach life’ entertaining .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

MJ B.

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

Enjoyed our stay

House was very clean. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds. Good communication with property management. Great location, easy to get to wherever you want to go. Best part was having your own beach in your backyard. Sitting and watching ICW traffic go by, everything from dolphins to barges. Very relaxing. Will be back.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie & Greg W.

Absolutely Wonderful!!

Loved Every Minute! So needed this relaxing environment. Could not have imagined just how huge this house was. WoW!! Will definately return with family in tow.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

EASY Beach with twins

This property is on a canal with an abundance of private beach, calm waters, dolphins, and boats to watch. With 4 year old twin boys, bathroom breaks and snacks are made simple, just a few steps to the beach. No waiting for elevators or a crowded beach. We had the beach and water pretty much to ourselves. The property manager made sure we were settled in and went out of their way to let the property owner know about a stuffed toy that was at the house that the twins loved. The owners daughter brought by a stuffy for the twins to take home so they wouldn’t have to leave empty handed. This is definitely going above and beyond. Plenty of room to spread out, the house has everything you need for a multi-generational vacation. Couldn’t have asked for a better relaxing vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024