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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
11 bedrooms8+ bathroomsSleeps 30501.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Pensacola Beach, Florida
  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Casino Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 9

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 10

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 11

1 King Bed

8 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 8

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 9

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Incredible Gulf View Home W/ Pool-Sleeps 30 people! Bring the whole family!

Bring the entire family or 30 friends and stay at 1003 Ariola Drive. Bring your four-legged family member too because The Starfish House is also pet friendly! This home offers 11 bedrooms, 8.5 baths, private pool. Would you like the pool heated before you arrive? Contact a Vacation Specialist to add this to your reservation when booking! Only $100 a day! (Pool heating is available between Oct 1st - April 30th only.)

The beach access is just 100' to the west of the home and offers delightful views of the sand and surf. There are large covered porches on the south side of the home facing the Gulf and on the north side of the home overlooking the pool.

There are four king bedrooms all of which have private bath. There are four double queen bedrooms three of which have private baths. The 4th double queen bedroom shares a hall bath with the three double twin bedrooms. There are two living areas both of which have large flat screen televisions. All 11 bedrooms have flat screen televisions.

The back yard features a private pool with lots of deck space. The back yard also has a tiki bar ideal for pool side entertaining with two gas grills. If frozen drinks are your thing the commercial ice machine in the laundry room will keep you in ice for your entire stay.

This home was built for vacation rentals with terrific attention to detail. Call early if you are interested in this home as it books up quickly!!!

Complimentary WiFi, Gas Grill, and Pet Friendly ($250 pet fee per pet).

Bedding:
Main Level:
Bedroom 1: 2 queens, TV, private bath w/large shower, door to front deck
Bedroom 2: 1 king, TV, private bath with tub/shower combo, door to back deck
Bedroom 3: 2 queens, TV, private bath w/shower, door to back deck
Bedroom 4: 1 king, TV, private bath w/tub/shower combo
Half bath: accessible from hallway and the back deck

Upper Level:
Bedroom 5: 2 queens, TV, private bath w/tub/shower combo
Bedroom 6: 1 king, TV, private bath w/shower
Bedroom 7: 2 queens, TV
Hall bath: tub/shower combo
Bedroom 8: 1 king, TV, private bath w/shower
3 cubby bedrooms each with a 2 twin beds and TVs

Property manager

Paradise Beach Homes
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 are allowed on site
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Pensacola Beach

Located in Pensacola Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Fort Pickens is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach. Water Warrior and Wall South are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and ecotours nearby.
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Pensacola Beach, Florida

What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Casino Beach - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Park East On-Leash Dog Beach - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Park West On-Leash Dog Beach - 10 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Incredible Gulf View Home W/ Pool-Sleeps 30 people! Bring the whole family! have a pool?

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

Is Incredible Gulf View Home W/ Pool-Sleeps 30 people! Bring the whole family! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Incredible Gulf View Home W/ Pool-Sleeps 30 people! Bring the whole family!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Incredible Gulf View Home W/ Pool-Sleeps 30 people! Bring the whole family!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Incredible Gulf View Home W/ Pool-Sleeps 30 people! Bring the whole family! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach. Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Beach Boardwalk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Healthy G.

HG Staff Retreat and Board Meeting

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic but for the internet not working part of the time.
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10/10 Excellent

Healthy G.

HG Staff Retreat and Board Meeting

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic but for the internet not working part of the time.
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10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Family Reunion 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is a great option for a large group. The only downside was no beach equipment (chairs, umbrellas, toys, etc)
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10/10 Excellent

Tricia O.

Family fun from Metry

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been taking our family beach trip for almost 40 years in condos and this year made the change with our adult kids to Pensacola to try a house. It was an amazing week!! The house is conveniently close to the beach. We loved having our own pool and grills. The industrial ice maker was amazing even though we had to get a repairman out for leaking they fixed the problem within 24 hours. The layout was roomy with a bed for everyone in our group and 8.5 bathrooms meant no one had to wait! The only suggestion we had was with 30 people in the house it could use an extra washer and dryer since those ran nonstop. The 2 dishwashers, 2 coffee makers, and 2 refrigerators/ freezers were so nice to have. We will definitely return next summer!
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa G. G.

Annual Family Beach Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful! The only needed improvements are a new dryer (it puts dark lines on white clothes) & comfortable seating on the front porch. We loved the new washer!
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Great reunion home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time. Very few issues; all were addressed immediately.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

2024 Family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the third time staying in the house. Perfect house for our large family.
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10/10 Excellent

Phil N.

Another great year in the Starfish House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our third consecutive year at this particular property. We’ve been coming to Pensacola Beach for eight years, and have just upgraded to bigger houses as our family has expanded. We love everything about the starfish house! The location is great, the size is perfect for our family. The pool is used all day, every day by someone. When there are 23 people, someone is always at the beach and at the pool! The only negatives were that a few things are starting to look very worn and a bit shabby. The pool is in desperate need of a new liner, we had a leak while we were there and the water got low and there was fear on our part that something was going to happen with the pump. It was resolved quickly, and that was greatly appreciated. The main living room furniture, and several of the bedding sets are looking quite worn, and should probably be replaced soon. Other than that, it was an another perfect week at the beach! And as has always been our experience, Paradise Beach Homes will go above and beyond to help you with any issues you have! highly recommend this house for your big family vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Katelin B.

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Amazing

Beautiful property and so close to the peach. Perfect for all families to get together ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Horst G.

Our Zero Party

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a fabulous week, everyone did what they wanted to do. We all celebrated the Zero Birthdays, 1944. 1964. 1974. 2004. 2014. With honorable mention of one who was 30 up until Saturday, the birthday and two who were married in 2004. It was a great week.There were a few minor issues that we reported to the management team and they were addressed immediately. As a word to future renters, clean up your own mess and report any issue to the management.They are great. We will most likely rent from Paradise again and again!!!! Thank yall So much!!!

10/10 Excellent

Carie G.

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Beach thanksgiving

We had our family Thanksgiving at the beach. This house is perfect for a family gathering. Plenty of space to spread out and a great kitchen for cooking all together. This is our second stay in this sane house and it’s perfect, so close to the beach and also having pool. We would highly recommend and will most likely stay here again! Thank you for helping us make beautiful family memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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Pensacola Blast!

We had a really great experience at this property and plan on renting this property for our family trip again next year. The management company was excellent and handled a few minor issues promptly. We had a great experience with this rental and it fit every need we had for a family Group of 17 ranging from 65 years old to 1 yr old.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

James H.

Always a great stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our large extended family loves to stay in this house. So many rooms for everyone to spread out, and the closest beach access imaginable. We have no complaints at all! This was our second stay in Ariola 1003, and I'm sure we'll be back for many more stays in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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Great for family reunion

We’ve been to several different places for our summer family reunion. This was by far the best! Everyone’s favorite. Plenty of room with great bedrooms. Great beach access. Lots of fridge and freezer space. Great kitchen setup and plenty of cooking “resources”(pots, pans, utensils, plates, glasses, etc.) The ice machine was a very appreciated icing on the cake. Definitely hope.to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

gina k.

Perfect house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a family reunion with 29 people and it fit us perfectly. The beds were comfortable, the pool was warm, the beach was close and it was all very clean. The only thing that could have been better is if there was some sort of shade area down by the pool and better knives. Loved the ice machine and having two refrigerators.FYI - you do need to bring your own beach/pool towels.
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10/10 Excellent

Janine B., Marietta, GA

Great Group Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property was perfect for what our group needed. Three couples with their six kids took over the upstairs; lots of room! The other adults all enjoyed the four main floor bedrooms/baths. The large kitchen/eating area could accomodate everyone at the same time. We loved having two refrigerators, two dishwashers, and a commercial size ice maker. The large pool/deck was thoroughly enjoyed every day and the uncrowded beach was only a two minute walk away. The few small concerns we had were promptly addressed by the maintenance personnel. We also appreciated having the trash bins moved to/from the street twice while we were there. This was a great accomodation for our large group!

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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Family Reunion

Well maintained. Kitchen very well stocked. Spacious rooms. Very Clean. Nice large pool. Very close to beach. Good communication with the property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Phil N.

Another Wonderful Week in the Starfish House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Starfish House is the perfect home for your large family gathering! This is our 7th consecutive year in Pensacola Beach, and with Paradise Beach Homes. As our family has grown and our needs have changed, we have changed properties three times. This is our second year in the Starfish House, and it will now be our permanent vacation home! We are a group of 21 adults, and five children. This home fits our needs perfectly. We are never cramped or crowded! We gather for large meals and games in the large kitchen/dining area. You can always find a group of us on the expansive front porch in the mornings and evenings looking at the beautiful gulf views directly across the street. The pool is used by our family every single day after our days at the beach! The perfect way to cool down and relax after a day of sun and sand. The industrial sized ice machine is AMAZING!! If you have rented vacation homes before, you know what it is like to have to go to either the gas station, or to the big ice machine on the island every day to get ice for your coolers... I’m telling you, the ice machine is amazing🙂Our experience with the rental company has always been very positive. We have had a few little items that needed attention, and they have always been quick to send someone out and help us immediately. No complaints whatsoever.Things I recommend... Take a trip to Joe Patti’s fresh seafood market. We have done this for several years and have a night of wonderful, fresh seafood. This year we rented a double deck, pontoon boat with a waterslide. We docked it in the sound, which is just a short walk from the house. We set up canopies with our beach chairs and had a wonderful day of boat trips, lounging, music.etc. A great time! The kids always enjoy the go carts/putt-putt, zip line course. We rented a slingshot, lots of fun! 😊 There is always so much to do! Most importantly, make memories with your family♥️
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10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Family Vacation 2023!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had such a nice stay the week of Memorial Day 2023. The property was clean and well-maintained. We called about a few small issues and the response time was exceptional. The maintenance team was friendly and considerate. We had 23 family members staying in the house. There was plenty of room and the kitchen was stocked with all the amenities to host a large group. The ice machine and extra refrigerator was a must.The pool and balconies provided plenty of outdoor space for everyone and we loved the convenience of the beach, just a short walk away. The wood part of the pool deck, gave us many splinters. That was really the only negative; but we had tweezers! The Boardwalk is about 1mi. away, some walked it and others used Gopher Carts to travel back and forth.Great family vacation! The Starfish House was good to us!
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Enjoyable Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A group of friends rented this house and had such a good time. The home is very spacious and is great for a large group of adults due to the 11 rooms, many bathrooms, and large kitchen. The beach access is very close and we enjoyed sunning and swimming by day then retiring to the pool in the evening and making use of the grills for dinner. I don’t believe we have any significant complaints. We’re hoping to do this again next year! Thanks for a great weekend.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie I.

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Beach getaway

You cannot beat the location and layout of this house. I booked this property for a team building weekend with my co-workers. The beach access was so convenient, and the house was close to many restaurants and shops. The ice maker provided is also a huge bonus! Communication with the management company was great. They were very helpful and accommodating with anything we needed. The only thing I wish could be improved would be going to keyless check-ins. It was stressful trying to time out a long travel day with a large group to arrive within an hour window to pick up keys. It would also make it easier for larger groups that have several people coming and going to not have to continually pass the keys around to make sure everyone can get in. In regards to previous reviews discussing bugs found in the home, we did find 3 large roaches in the house but all were dead. No live bugs were ever seen indoors. Overall, it was a great stay and I would book this house again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Hinda Leah S.

A homey home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very comfortable, clean "homey" home.
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos P.

Outstanding Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property was amazing! This family weekend was a tremendous success due in part because of this beach house. I would recommend written instructions to operate the tv/cable boxes. We finally figure it out thanks to one of the wiz kids in the family. Check in and out could not have been any easier. The staff at PBH were very friendly and courteous. Will definitely recommend to all my friends and family.
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10/10 Excellent

Richard G., Murfreesboro TN

Friends Vacation Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is nice and waswell equipped for us, a group of 13. House was in good shape, expect dinning room table and benches that were sticky but once we made them aware of the problem, it was taken care of. Bad varnish or stain caused the issue. As for the rest of the house it was in good shape. Pool is nice but a little cold this time of year, which it didn't cost do much to heat for the week, so we could us it. Differently will be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B., San Antonio

Amazing home for big family stays!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is right across the street from homes on the beach. The house was great! Very nicely decorated and furnished; it was super comfortable for our whole family with 22 people! The kitchen was awesome for cooking big family dinners. The table was a really nice size as well as the island. The table is sticky and does need to be refinished like other guests mentioned. The only other negative is that for $15,000 for a week they only left 1 roll of toilet paper and no laundry soap so when you are flying in those aren’t the type of things you want to purchase. We enjoyed our stay! The beach was an easy walk, the pool was great!

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