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Tommy's Zen Garden and Cottage, a wonderful peaceful retreat!

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Front entrance
outdoor cooking gas stove and air fryer
seating area, great for coffee or wine!
Private kitchen
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 232.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Pensacola, FL
  • Pensacola Bay Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Saenger Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Historic Pensacola Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Loft bedroom and sleeper sofa

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Primary bathroom

Bathtub · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Tommy's Zen Garden and Cottage, a wonderful peaceful retreat!

Tommy's Zen Garden and Cottage is the perfect getaway for a couple. I built this awesome cottage years ago and I love the space. I decided to share this wonderful relaxing space and I welcome you to my zen space where you can enjoy your privacy. I have been a private chef for over 15 years and I have lived in my 100year old house for more than 20years. I have 2 children, and grandson I am a native of Pensacola and I love jazz, wine, good food and meeting new people.
Here at the cottage we love to have fur babies so please bring your dogs, there is a fenced in yard. If you plan on leaving your puppies alone please bring a kennel. We have several parks within walking distance of the cottage. Come enjoy our outdoor shower and beautiful claw-foot soaking tub. Brand new outdoor cooking area under covered deck. We are minutes from historical downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach. UBER and LYFT arrive within minutes.
Pensacola has a wonderful variety of places to enjoy live music and the best food on the Gulf Coast.check in 2.00 check out 12.00 thanks

Property manager

Tommy Bodkins
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Kennel required for dog alone inside.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke outside

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pensacola

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Southeast Pensacola, a neighbourhood in Pensacola. Shoppers can check out Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Opal Beach and Pensacola Beach Beaches. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pensacola Bay Center or Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Pensacola, FL

What's nearby

  • Pensacola Bay Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Saenger Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Historic Pensacola Village - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Blue Wahoos Ballpark - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Cordova Mall - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 9 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mcguire's Irish Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tommy's Zen Garden and Cottage, a wonderful peaceful retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tommy's Zen Garden and Cottage, a wonderful peaceful retreat!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tommy's Zen Garden and Cottage, a wonderful peaceful retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tommy's Zen Garden and Cottage, a wonderful peaceful retreat! located?

Located in Southeast Pensacola, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lions Park and Bayview Dog Beach Park. Pensacola Visitor Information Center and Pensacola Bay Bridge are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

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

Wonderful!

We had a great stay at Tommy's! Everything was as described and the pet friends were the perfect addition :)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry N.

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

Warm Hug

My sister and I plus our two dogs loved this short vacay. It's difficult to describe...uniquely relaxiing...wonderful conversations and music.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

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

Weekend Wedding

Tommy’s place is almost magical. Cozy Florida vibes all day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbey A.

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

Amazing stay

Tommy and Jennifer made us feel like instant friends! We enjoyed staying in the zen garden and meeting all their pets. One of a kind place and special people!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

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

Magical

Loved the property. The backyard is beautiful. Pictures don’t do it justice. Tommy and Jennifer go above and beyond to make sure your stay is pleasant and enjoyable. Pets Chet, Bebe, Benny and Ray add to the charm. Magical and delightful!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

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

Absolutely Relaxing

Thank you to the hosts of.this property as they have an amazing space & personality! Just go & stay & you will see why this duo has the ratings they do. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

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

Lush Garden Hideaway!!

We loved our extended visit at Tommy’s Zen Garden & Cottage! You would never imagine you were minutes/blocks away from great restaurants, beaches and attractions. Tommy and Jennifer are exceptional hosts, happy to guide you to the best of what Pensacola has to offer and to ensure you have all that you need for a perfect stay- Tommy’s Shrimp Ettouffe was a highlight of our visit! We were saddened to leave but look forward to returning!!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M.

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

COZY TINY HOUSE

We truly enjoyed our stay! The location is GREAT!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

A Weekend getaway

It was a quaint space. Hosts were friendly. Nice for a weekend getaway. Pensacola is a great town to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Florida in April

Could not of ask for a better stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Winter Retreat

I had a great 2 month getaway in the cozy cottage. The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. The recommendations, company, music and cooking were wonderful, and the neighborhood has many places to go on foot if you like to walk. My dog had a good time, too.
Stayed 60 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Richard and Brenda

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larissa T.

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

Peaceful garden retreat

Great garden retreat for owner and pup! Hosts were extremely friendly and a pleasure to interact with!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

Little Zen Garden

It was a very comfortable place. Love that it was pet friendly. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonia P.

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

Loved this little zen garden

We very much enjoyed our stay here. It was the perfect size for my daughter and me. Convenient to everywhere we wanted to go. The hosts are super hospitable and friendly. Will definitely try to stay here next time we go to Pensacola.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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

Perfect getaway!

Everything about the cottage was perfect for us. Tommy was a pleasant and knowledgeable host. We’ll definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ashton m.

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

A Great Getaway!

We had such a sweet time here on our spring break. Very cute and clean, close to the beach, and conveniently located. Tommy was awesome and was very welcoming! We felt super safe while we were here (important for two girls) and we had such a great stay! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Beautiful garden!

Perfect location for toodling around/beach access. The garden is exceptionally beautiful and the deck/gazebo area is a perfect place to nap during a cloudy/windy/thundery kind of day 😊.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

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

The BEST vacation

This was one of the best vacations I have ever been on, in large part because of this cozy cabin. Tommy and Jennifer were such gracious hosts and always offered sound advice on anything from restaurants to beaches. We definitely plan on returning as soon as we can!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus C.

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

A peaceful retreat indeed.

I enjoyed my stay here. Tommy and Jennifer were absolutely wonderful and accommodating. I spent every night in the hot tub and I took my dog to the dog park nearby. I was at peace here and am grateful for the time I had.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute set up. Enjoyed the outdoor cooking area and chatting with Tom & Jennifer around the fire pit. We enjoyed Chet too! Tom cooked a great meal for us the last night. Enjoyed our time there very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Pensacola 2023

Stayed for two weeks! This property provides everything needed for a fun trip…even fur babies if you choose. the outdoor shower was great daily when we came back from beach, close to airport, beaches, and food! Tommy was quick to answer any questions. Great little place and affordable for a nice getaway!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel C.

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

Perfect garden oasis cottage

Excellent. The garden is magnificent and peaceful. A little oasis away from the noise of the world. Tom and his wife are superb hosts. The cottage is adorable. Can't wait to come back to Pensacola to stay again, hopefully longer this next time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Alycia M.

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

Lovely Winter Getaway

This was a lovely cozy getaway! We didn't realize that it was in the backyard of the hosts' home and it would have been nice if this were advertised in the description of the property. That being said, Tommy and Jennifer were incredibly helpful and welcoming. We had everything we needed and the cottage was in walking distance to a ton of great eats! We enjoyed our stay so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wes H.

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

Cute backyard cottage, yet felt isolated in the woods!

Owner was very communicative. We enjoyed the cottage and it's location. It could probably sleep 4 with the pull out couch, but would be tight. We didn't utilize the cookware, but there was ample space to cook a meal and just "hang out" and enjoy the scenery. Although it was merely in the backyard, it felt like we were somewhat camping, and was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tommy Bodkins

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English

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