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Church Street Cottage- 27 Steps to Old Christ Church.  
Step back in time and luxury at historic Church Street Cottage
Timeless Charm, Modern Comfort: 
Your Historic Cottage Retreat, Just Steps from History.
Welcome to our stunning vacation rental, where light-filled open spaces and modern Blu Dot and Vondom design furnishings combine to create the perfect atmosphere for relaxation and rejuvenation. Experience the best of downtown living with Church Street Cottage, located within easy walking distance of all the best restaurants, shops, museums, art galleries, and churches. Plus, w...
Kitchen, Fully Equipped (see amenities for details)
Bedroom, Queen Bed
When it's time to rest, retreat to the cozy bedroom, where you'll find a comfortable bed and luxurious linens to ensure a good night's sleep.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Gym
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pensacola, FL
  • Historic Pensacola Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Saenger Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Pensacola Bay Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Elegance & Charm: 27 Steps to Old Christ Church

Nestled on Historic Seville Square, Church St. Cottage is a lovingly restored haven from the 1880s. With exclusive access to the cottage, courtyard, and garden, guests find themselves in the ideal location, mere steps away from vibrant restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, and a swift journey to the beach. Perfectly tailored for discerning professionals seeking an inspiring workspace, it's also a warm welcome to all types of travelers. An effortless blend of authenticity, history and design.

"I live nearby and am readily accessible for any assistance you may need during your stay. The best method to reach me is through text and I will always try to respond immediately if possible.

My co-host Gloria may assist you in my absence.

I am focused on my guests and their well-being. My job is done well when my guests enjoy a terrific experience."

- Chuck Presti, Owner



NEIGHBORHOOD: FIVE STARS

Welcome to Church Street Cottage, located in downtown Pensacola's heart of the vibrant Seville Square Historic District. This charming cottage offers the perfect blend of history and modern convenience, with its prime location just steps away from the square and its many events, museums, parks, and dining options.

Take a stroll through the lush and picturesque Seville Square, where you can relax under the shade of the giant live oaks or catch a cool breeze off Pensacola Bay. The square is a hub for some of the city's biggest festivals, including the Pensacola JazzFest, Pensacola Seafood Festival, and Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival.

Just a short walk away is Palafox Street, named one of the "10 Great Streets in America" by the American Planning Association. This bustling street is home to a variety of boutiques, retail shops, dining options, and cultural attractions.

When you're ready to explore the rest of the city, Church Street Cottage is just a short drive away from beautiful Pensacola Beach. With its central location and close proximity to all the best downtown Pensacola offers, Church Street Cottage is the perfect home base for your next vacation.

Guest have use of the entire cottage, garden and courtyard. Off street parking is available on the driveway.

ACCESS is by keypad
Code is sent out before arrival


CHURCH ST. COTTAGE is an intimate place tucked away on Historic Seville Square. We are committed to offering a private experience for guests. The Cottage, patio, and garden are yours exclusively - no shared spaces. Experience the best of downtown living with Church Street Cottage, located within easy walking distance of all the best restaurants, shops, museums, art galleries, and churches—plus quick and convenient access to the beach. Choose a book from the bin and grab a spot on the shady front porch of this historic 1880s Cottage between Seville Square and Old Christ Church. Later wander through the Historic Village across the street or take some time for yourself at the nearby Y for a yoga class, morning swim or visit the fitness center (Anytime Fitness included in stay). Then, head out for fresh oysters and dinner, followed by drinks at a bar on Downtown Pensacola's humming Palafox Street.

Exquisite Design: This is not your parent's summer cottage. It is recently renovated and newly furnished (design by Blu Dot, Vondom and many others) and is a place for many fantastic experiences—ideal for the executive who needs a private and open space or the professionals wanting creative workspaces. Get ready to sink into luxurious comfort with our low-profile sofas! Perfect for lounging in style, it is designed with first-quality materials and craftsmanship in mind. (If you have mobility issues or struggle with getting up from lower-height furniture, this sofa may not be the best fit for you.) A private bedroom separate from the living spaces makes the house a great place to entertain company.

Are you planning a wedding? Are the nuptials and reception in Downtown Pensacola at Old Christ Church, Seville Square, or in one of the historic village museums? Need a Bridal Space for showers, gatherings, or your Get Ready Place with an ideal location? An excellent vacation rental and holiday house or Cottage like Church Street may be your answer to do it all: Sleep in, have brunch, have a ball, get dressed and take photos.

The Cottage has plenty of outdoor space. Catch a bay breeze on the front porch rockers during the day, shaded by a large oak. Or take a break in the courtyard for an evening sip on your favorite beverage for a private and shady retreat overlooking the recently landscaped sculpture garden. Surrounding the front of the Cottage are Seville Orange Trees, known for their sour taste (excellent with beverages) and gnarly crepe myrtles that look like they have been there ages ago.

Extended Stay Travelers: Welcome, extended stay travelers! We encourage you to make our beautiful retreat your home away from home. As a special offer for extended stays, we provide discounted rates to make your trip even more affordable.


Church St Cottage is your private residence combining comfort, luxury and fun.

Living Room: A fantastic reading and lounging space perfect for relaxing after casual or more formal meals and designed to encourage conversation. The flat-screen TV, though not the centerpiece, is complete with cable and 75+ channels.

-Large Open Floor Space- 1400 SF!
-Furnishings by Blu Dot and other high-end designers
-LED-lighted tables, stools and benches
-One Bedroom
-Memory Foam Mattress & 1200 Count Egyptian Linens
-One and a half Bathrooms
-Bonus Garden Room overlooking courtyard and queen sleeper sofa, electric black-out shades, perfect for additional overnight guests or working space
-Single-story

The Cottage on Church Street has plenty of outdoor space. The gardens, courtyard and dining areas are in the back, perfect for a private shady retreat. Camera Security: At the front and back of the cottage, you will find state-of-the-art Ring cameras to provide added security and peace of mind for our guests. These cameras are designed to monitor the property and ensure your stay is safe and secure.

As your health and well-being are important, you will have immediate access to purified H2O—no need for bottled water. Under the kitchen sink is a Reverse Osmosis System (ROS, a water purification process) dispensed by a separate faucet beside the kitchen sink.

CLEANLINESS- We pride ourselves on our meticulous attention to detail — so you can trust we will fulfill the highest level of cleanliness. And, with well over 100 guest stays, our vacation cottages have an average cleaning review score of 5 stars.

For those physical folks, enjoy your visit and stay fit with FREE access to the local gym, Anytime Fitness, for up to 4 guests (access fobs are onsite and permit two guests each). It is a 24-hr gym, located 3 minutes by foot, complete with cardio equipment, free weights, and weight machines.

Starter provisions (generally enough for three days) include Keurig coffee pods, teas, condiments, treats, and cleaning products (in addition to detergent pods for the washer and dishwasher). Longer stay visitors, please make yourselves at home, and you will most likely need to purchase additional provisions.

Pull-out Sofa sheet-set and comforter are available upon request and automatically provided for those bookings with 3 or 4 registered overnight guests. These are in the chest of drawers and the closet of the primary bedroom.

Enjoy your stay, and be sure to visit the many sites and attractions afforded to you in this Historic Neighborhood. Below are just a few things you will find at Church St. Cottage.

• Open Living/Dining/Kitchen Areas
• Decorative Fire Place
• 10 Foot Ceilings
• Ceiling fans in Living Area and Bedroom
• High-Speed WIFI (Up to 500 Mbps download)-
• USB/Electrical outlets/Charging Stations in Bedrooms & Living Area
• Cable Television (75+ channels)
• Complete Kitchen for cooking*
• Refrigerator and Freezer
• Reverse Osmosis (Double filtration system for quality drinking water)
• Coffee/Tea Station (Keurig System)
• French Press, Electric Kettle, Microwave, Toaster, Blender
• Washer & Dryer
• Firm Memory Foam Mattresses
• Luggage Racks
• Egyptian Cotton Bed Linens (1200 Count)
• Turkish Cotton Bath Towels
• Linen Duvet and Down Comforter
• Outdoor Sitting Areas on Front & Back Porch
• Wireless LED Lamps
• Driveway & Off-Street Parking
• Anytime Fitness Gym Access (Free)

*Kitchen Item Details: Complete Kitchen for cooking: Pots & Pans, Oven Mits, Cutting Boards, silverware, knives & utensils, dishes/bowls/plates, spatula, ladle, whisk, tongs, serving bowls, mixing bowls, strainers, wine/bottle opener, vegetable peeler, measuring cups, drying rack, measuring spoons, mixer, grater

As the Seville Square Neighborhood is very walkable, transportation is generally by foot. There is ample parking for automobiles the majority of the time. During significant events and festivities, parking can be a challenge.
Rentals, such as bikes (e-bikes & e-scooters), and Segways are available.
There is public transportation with buses, though not a user-friendly experience.
Uber/Lyft are available.

Property manager

Gloria

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site 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 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

About the area

Pensacola

Located in Pensacola, this cottage is in the city centre. Shoppers can check out Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Opal Beach and Pensacola Beach Beaches. Pensacola Children's Museum and Blue Wahoos Ballpark are also worth visiting.
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Pensacola, FL

What's nearby

  • Seville Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Historic Pensacola Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Saenger Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pensacola Bay Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Blue Wahoos Ballpark - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Seville Quarter - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Slipper Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪200 South Tap House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Graffiti Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The 5 Barrel - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegance & Charm: 27 Steps to Old Christ Church pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegance & Charm: 27 Steps to Old Christ Church?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegance & Charm: 27 Steps to Old Christ Church?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegance & Charm: 27 Steps to Old Christ Church located?

Located in Seville Historic District, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lavalle House and Pensacola Bay Center. Seville Square and Julee Cottage are just steps away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Charming Cottage

We had a wonderful stay at this gorgeous cottage located in a fantastic area of Pensacola. Absolutely beautiful space with every amenity one would need. Excellent and thoughtful communication by our hosts. We walked the area during the day and walked to a fabulous dinner every evening. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

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

Great Location, Awesome Home

Everything was perfect. Clean, fresh, everything needed. Able to walk to all types of restaurants and bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

A Just book it

Great location, clean, and in a historic area close to all that city offers in dining and entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CJ L.

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

Wonderful

The property was gorgeous, and exactly as listed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Restful Stay in Downtown Pensacola

My wife and I very much enjoyed our stay. The property was extremely clean and comfortable, and a convenient walk to downtown. We’d absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver M.

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

Great property and great host!

Very quaint historic property in a convenient location. The decor was unique, artsy, and comfortable. Host was great to work with and very responsive. Thanks for a great stay, Chuck!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hollie M.

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

Excellent

We stayed for a week at this cottage. It was exactly as represented. It's exceptionally clean and well furnished. It has a small, fenced back yard and off street parking (which is really important in this district). You can walk to many good restaurants and bars as well a downtown entertainment venues. A great location for couples.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janyth W., Fairfield OH

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

Nothing but Praise

This was one of the cleanest and best-equipped houses I have ever rented. The owner (Chuck) & manager (Gloria) made check-in easy, they answered me immediately, and everything worked! The art decorations and personal details were amazing, and the kitchen made me wish I could have stayed longer and done some gourmet cooking -- it had everything. I love the house, I love Seville Square, and I love Pensacola (I lived there for 10 years). You can literally walk to everything but the beach & Naval Museum from this house... to all the downtown shops, theaters, & restaurants. My only regret is that I don't live in that little house so I had to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

C. C.

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

Cozy Spot

Place was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

joanne a.

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

Perfect Pensacola Cottage

The cottage was more than we expected! My husband and I travel to Pensacola often and love to stay in the downtown/Seville area and I think we found our new perfect spot! The cottage was expertly decorated, extremely comfortable, thoughtfully stocked, and conveniently located. A complete wow!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie O.

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

Lovely stay!

We loved our time at Church Street Cottage. It’s even prettier in person and has everything you need. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandi S., Louisiana

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

Great location and so cute!

I was an artist in the great gulf coast art festival and this was an ideal location.. the house was incredibly cute and spotless..walking distance to a lot of restaurants..
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristina S.

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

Do yourself a favor and book this Cottage, our stay was absolutely perfect!

This large one bedroom has many high end design details and sits on a gorgeous street in the historic district. The home is furnished beautifully and has wonderful natural light that streams in throughout the day. The linens were so nice we requested their details and purchased a set after checking out! The cottage would be perfect for wedding guests or honeymooners using the church across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott h., indian springs al

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

perfect quiet restful

very nice clean comfortable bed kitchen and total cottage very clean not very important but a larger tv would be nice . but will def. be back. every thing about the cottage and the host was a pleasure thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Luke C.

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

Beautifully renovated historic cottage

This historic gem has been fully renovated with exquisite taste and style. Steph and Chuck are wonderful hosts and made sure that we were taken care of through our entire stay. Thanks again for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gloria

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Thank you for considering staying with us during your visit to Pensacola.
My Cohost, Stephanie or Jessica, will assist me to ensure your stay is the finest it can be. The best method to reach us is through text and she will always try to respond immediately if possible.

About the Owner:
Whether you are coming for business, pleasure, or visiting family, we think you will enjoy all of our cottages and neighborhoods located in the Seville Historic District of Downtown Pensacola: Caroline Cottage (2BR, 1 BA); MTR Cottage (1BR, 1 BA) and our newest short-term rental, Church Street Cottage ( (1 BR, 1.5 BA). We have been managing vacation rentals for over 20 years and our priority is the comfort and safety of our guests while they experience a quality stay. We are a family who long ago were Pensacola Beach lovers—drawn to the beauty of the white sands and the emerald waters. Then, just like that, Hurricane Opal landed, destroying our home and way of life. Afterward, we found refuge in downtown Pensacola's Seville Historic District. It wasn't long before we fell in love with the area—a peaceful and charming neighborhood. Walkable to restaurants, theater, museums, and the vitality of Palafox St. There are many reasons we are rooted here.

Most importantly, the warmth of the people in our community makes this our home. A fantastic place to live and a romantic hideaway for visitors to explore.

-Chuck Presti, Owner of Pensacola Cottages.

www.pensacolacottages.com

We embrace and welcome all. We respect all forms of diversity, backgrounds, and experiences, including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, faith tradition, veteran status, ability status, and economic status. We will make every effort that your stay is the best possible.

Languages:

English, Spanish