The Great Escape

The house was spacious and inviting. The kitchen was well stocked although a few basic spices would have been nice. The pool had a deep tiered shelf in the shallow end that was great for infants and toddlers. Each bedroom had its own bath which worked very well for each family/couple. Our family of 12 adults and four children under 5 raved about the space, large porch, and short distance to the beach. We would definitely stay in this house again!

- Posted: 8/30/2025

Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad the house felt spacious and inviting and the kitchen worked well — thanks for the note about basic spices; we’ll look into adding a small selection. Happy the pool’s tiered shelf was perfect for the little ones and that the en-suite baths, large porch, and short walk to the beach suited your group. Hope to have you back soon - Gulf Coast Getaways

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- Posted: 8/9/2025

Thank you for the 5-star review! We appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you back soon. - Gulf Coast Getaways

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Everyone in the family enjoyed our stay. Loved the close access to the beach and the kids loved the heated pool.

- Posted: 3/20/2025

The home was very clean and spacious. Will definitely book again!

- Posted: 12/15/2024

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!

- Posted: 10/11/2024

- Posted: 9/8/2024

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.

- Posted: 4/17/2024

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.

- Posted: 12/10/2023

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.

- Posted: 10/13/2023

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.

- Posted: 8/3/2023

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.

- Posted: 5/13/2023

The experience was good, the weather just did not cooperate. I highly recommend the property for family vacations. The staff was responsive.

- Posted: 1/7/2023

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.

- Posted: 8/28/2022

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!

- Posted: 7/24/2022

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.

- Posted: 7/3/2022

Great location, well-appointed spacious home. Nice pool, the elevator was a bonus.

- Posted: 6/11/2022

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!!

- Posted: 4/19/2022

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.

- Posted: 3/31/2022

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.

- Posted: 12/9/2021

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!

- Posted: 8/7/2021

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.

- Posted: 7/26/2021

Thank you for the great review! We will bring up the towel bar situation with the owner and see if they want to add some towel bars, might be a great suggestion. Also, the air conditioning unit was replaced not to long after your stay, brand new A/C unit is in place as of now. Thanks again, and hope to have you back soon - Gulf Coast Getaways

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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).

- Posted: 5/24/2021

Thank you for the awesome review! We would love to have you back and appreciate the kind words on both the house and our team. Gulf Coast Getaways

Florida Gulf Coast Getaways staff

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.

- Posted: 3/31/2021

Thank you for the excellent 5 star review. You like others have discovered this is one of Pensacola Beach's top vacation rental properties. We would love to have you back soon! Gulf Coast Getaways

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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!

- Posted: 2/6/2021

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!

- Posted: 7/5/2015