The Surf Shack | Florida Gulf Coast Getaways

Description

Welcome to Pensacola Beach's fun and most adorable vacation home! What this house lacks in size, it makes up for in rustic charm! The Surf Shack is a 900-square-foot house that is perfect for a small family of five. If your group craves the privacy of a single-family home but doesn’t desire the cost of a large beach home, this house is perfect! You can even bring the family dog.

This house is Gulf Coast Getaway's version of "Glamping." This property is not for those looking for a luxury vacation rental, but rather for guests who are adventurous and want to spend time in the surf, shops, and exploring all that Pensacola Beach has to offer.

This home was purchased for its location as well as its beautiful views! It is positioned so that guests have clear and amazing views of the Gulf of Mexico. The beach is a quick walk across a neighborhood road (30 steps from the sand). The location is also within walking distance of many shops and restaurants. The home is also located near the Parade route and will be a Mardi Gras hot spot!

The interior of the Surf Shack is cozy with the living room and kitchen being the first thing you see when you enter the home. The living room has a large flat-screen TV and a queen sleeper sofa. Between the kitchen and living room, you will find a two-person bar. Additional dining space is on the upstairs deck and a larger table is down below.

The kitchen has limited space but should have everything you need for basic meals. It has a two-eye stove, an oven, a toaster, and a microwave. The home also has a full-sized fridge in the kitchen and an additional fridge with an ice maker in the laundry room down below.

The master bedroom is also on the main level. This room has a king-sized bed, a flat-screen TV, and beautiful views of the gulf. The master bedroom connects to the home's main bathroom which has a vanity and a single-person shower.

This cute little home also has a quaint loft area which can be a great place for the kids or a second couple. A queen-sized bed is in the loft area along with a small futon sofa. A half bath is also located in the loft area.

The outside of the Surf Shack is where guests will find lots of spillover space. Off the main living area, guests will find a nice-sized deck with seating. This is a great place to have your morning coffee or a glass of wine to watch the sunset. The bottom level deck is nicely shaded and will be a cool and spacious place to grill out, have family dinners, and watch TV. This bottom-level deck is also where guests can find the laundry room and an additional full-sized fridge/freezer with an ice maker. This level also has an outside shower to hose the sand off your feet!

This is a pet-friendly home. This means one medium dog or up to 2 of a small breed dog. Pets are only allowed if the unit has advertised as such and the non-refundable $150.00 pet fee per pet has been applied in the rental agreement. The Surf Shack is Pet friendly with approval - non-shedding dogs only $150 pet fee / per pet does apply ** Limit 2 Pets - must be friendly and non-aggressive. Pets that leave excessive cleaning needs will be charged extra cleaning fees. If any pet is discovered on any property without prior authorization or notification the penalty is a $500.00 charge per pet for extra cleanup and flea treatment.

This home has some tight spaces, so please keep this in mind when booking! The loft space has limited height and the spiral stairs leading to the loft are a compact space. We have the Loft as the 2nd bedroom to help people when searching - it is a restricted ceiling space and is best for kids, teenagers, or adventurous adults.

Availability Calendar

Bedding

Bedroom 1

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Amenities 59

Bed & Bath

Bed Linens
Linens Provided
Towels

Convenience

Hangers
Iron
Ironing Board

Entertainment

Beach Chairs
Satellite or Cable
Television

Essentials

Cable
Living Room

Facility

Hot Water

Featured Amenities

Non-Smoking
Pets Allowed
Wifi
Wireless Internet

Indoor Amenities

Air Conditioning
Dryer
Freezer
Heating
Laundry
Washer

Informational

Child Friendly
Keypad
Private Entrance

Kitchen

Cooking Basics

Kitchen & Dining

Blender
Coffee Maker
Dishes & Silverware
Dishwasher
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Pots & Pans
Refrigerator

Leisure

Bird Watching
Boating

Local

Fitness Center

Location

Beach
Beach View
Near Ocean
Ocean View
Water View

Outdoor

Deck Patio Uncovered
Grill

Outdoor Amenities

Balcony
Driveway
Garden or Backyard
Outdoor Grill
Parking
Path to Entrance Lit at Night
Patio or Balcony

Safety Features

First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector

Special

Beach Essentials

Sports

DeepSea Fishing
Fishing
Swimming

Themes

Tourist Attractions

Location

Reviews 5 (29)

Wonderful Cottage

Very much enjoyed the stay / location was great with view of beach .
- Posted: 4/21/2025

The house is located one block from restaurants, ect. It also is on a quiet block and the ocean is right there. The is house is cute and unique and a perfect fit for the four of us and 2 dogs.
- Posted: 3/30/2025

We were so happy here, and truly it was the most perfect experience. I could not say enough good things.
- Posted: 3/23/2025

Great property as described

Great location to beach and restaurants. Interior space small but well appointed. Outdoor deck space is great.
- Posted: 9/28/2024

Great girls weekend

Great location.
- Posted: 7/29/2024

The location of this property was beautiful and a short walk to the beach and restaurants.
- Posted: 7/6/2024

Had a great time! Can't beat the location, quiet neighborhood. Cozy, comfy and loved the beach shower on the deck, easy access to laundry. An excellent beach getaway for a family up to 4. We'd stay again!
- Posted: 6/28/2024

Great little place
- Posted: 6/17/2024

The place was amazing.
- Posted: 6/11/2024

Perfect little place!

This little house is just as described - it is small! It could be difficult for some to get up to the loft area. Our son is 24 yrs old and 6' tall, the spiral stairs were manageable for him, but a little awkward. That being said, he slept in the loft area - found it very comfortable and enjoyed having his own space. The master bedroom was super comfortable. The place was clean and the AC kept it nice and cool! The wi-fi was spotty at best, but it didn't bother us. This house was perfect for us - we planned to be on the beach or out-and-about every day, so the size of the unit wasn't a priority to us. The location is amazing - we saw fireworks and the Blue Angels from the deck. Beach access couldn't be easier and an easy walk to restaurants and the trolley stop. We enjoyed every second and would definitely stay here again! Thank you!!!
- Posted: 7/9/2023

Surf Shack

We really enjoyed the property, it was very nicely decorated and super cute. Perfect distance to the beach!! It was the perfect size for our family of 5 and we really enjoyed the double decks- it provided so much more space. Laundry was also a plus to have. We prefer a bit more privacy on our vacations and we had just that!
- Posted: 7/1/2023

Wonderful

Location, location, location. Close to everything yet quiet neighborhood
- Posted: 3/27/2023

Sweet

Sweet location, just right for two. Wonderful clean beach!
- Posted: 12/22/2022

Great location

Nice shack. Nothing fancy. Very small kitchen with limited counter space. No curtain on kitchen window so if anyone is staying at the hotel next door they can see you from their balcony. Also this makes the kitchen quite warm with sun hitting it. Great bed and art work. Loved the top deck except the outdoor lights on the side of the top deck did not function. Didnt use the upstairs loft. Stairs were too narrow and a bit dangerous to traverse. I hit my head on the metal stairs one time when trying to access the thermostat. Ouch! Loved that it was a short walk to the beach and that there was an outdoor shower for rinsing off the sand. Although it is pet friendly there is no place for the doggos to do their business due to so many sand burs! I think the property could use some lawn maintenance. The local fauna was overtaken by weeds and sand spurs. We still had fun. Clearest water, white sugary sand. So many jelly fish near shore though. We saw dolphins from the beach. We went to the dog beach and water was pristine and beautiful and only spotted one jelly fish.
- Posted: 10/6/2022

Great Location

Perfect place for our family of four. Our boys loved the upstairs portion of the Surf Shack. The beach is right across the street. Take the sidewalk in between the two houses on the other side of the road or the beach access by the hotel right across the street. Walk to the convenience store if you need something. Good restaurants right across the street. The upstairs deck has a great view and the downstairs deck provided some shade. Air conditioning was nice and cool. Wifi was great. Will definitely book again.
- Posted: 7/6/2022

Clean and so close to the beach!

My family loved this place! It was so nice to just walk across the street to the beach.
- Posted: 6/17/2022

Great location and very nice beach "shack"

Perfect for a couple or small family (child needs to be old enough to climb the narrow spiral staircase) - our teenage daughter didn't want to leave the loft. Great communication with management company through text. (We had a minor maintenance issue that was corrected very quickly while we were at the beach.) Great location - can see the beach and hear the waves at night. (Can see both bay and ocean from the little loft). It is just past the last hotel so the crowds thin out on the beach right at the house, but it's still a short walk to restaurants, bars, gift shops and convenience stores. We loved our time there and would return.
- Posted: 4/22/2022

Small, but great location

This was the perfect property for my husband and I, our two kids (11 and 13), and our small pup. You’re within walking distance of the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and across the street from the beautiful beach (note: not one of the two dog beaches) as well as small cafes and shops. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again at this property as well as book with Vrbo/ Gulf Coast Getaways.
- Posted: 4/9/2022

Little piece of heaven

Location was amazing! Water views from all vantage points. Perfect size house and decorated tastefully. Second story deck made for amazing mornings and easy star gazing at night.
- Posted: 3/21/2022

Nice place

Good place to stay
- Posted: 3/7/2022

Good Time 02/2022

Nice Little Beach Shack!!
- Posted: 2/17/2022

Thanks for the 5 star review! Very accurate, great little Beach Shack is correct, come back soon! Gulf Coast Getaways
Florida Gulf Coast Getaways staff

Great house, views and beach!

Beautiful, quaint house with beautiful water views and quick access to a gorgeous beach. Great for couple’s getaway or small family vacation! Checks all the boxes!
- Posted: 10/25/2021

Just right.

Perfect getaway. Best location. Just right. Will. Be. Back.
- Posted: 9/14/2021

Beachin'

Clean, comfortable, cozy, and relaxing getaway! Recommend for One Couple only! Narrow spiral staircase to loft area is best for use by responsible teenagers (do not recommend for small kids-fall hazard). Extra keys are in the laundry room. Nice deck to look out over the beach & gulf and even have a glimpse of the bay looking towards the north. Good place to enjoy morning coffee and evening cocktails. The best access to the beach is two houses west as it has a walkable mat which is great for wheel carts. Enjoy Your Stay!!!
- Posted: 9/7/2021

Great stay

Very comfortable. Great location.
- Posted: 7/24/2021

Great location

The loft is very cute, my two kids loved it. The master room has good privacy. Great location for the beach and the stores and restaurants. Kitchen and dinning area are very small, though the griller with covered patio solved some of the space constraints for cooking and dining. The refrigerator in the kitchen needs to be replaced, it makes constant noise to cool down because the door seems not sealed well.
- Posted: 7/19/2021

Great location

Super cozy place for a week away! It was an ease booking and through the process. Had an issue with the outside TV not working which was promptly addressed by the property manager the next day. The location is great!
- Posted: 7/15/2021

Thank you for the great review and just how we would describe it! Cozy and a fantastic location - thank you as well for the compliments on our management. We hope to have you back soon! Gulf Coast Getaways
Florida Gulf Coast Getaways staff

Nice Vacation Place

Inside house is very clean
- Posted: 6/26/2021

Beautiful and very cute house on the beach!

We had a great time! House is perfect for a family vacation - our son loved his room on the top floor. So great to wake up and see the ocean! Location is perfect as you can walk 1 minute to the beach and 5-15 minutes to various restaurants and cafes.
- Posted: 4/28/2021

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