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Livin' Easy - Not Expensively!

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Sunset over Gulf of Mexico
Front of Mermaid Beach House
View from back yard
Street view from front yard of Mermaid Beach House
Front door entrance

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pensacola Beach, FL
  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Casino Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Livin' Easy - Not Expensively!

Great Value for a great vacation. Cute cottage is located on gulf side of island and is a 60 second walk from the beach on a designated walking path alongside the west side of our house. Eateries and entertainment are a few minutes walk the other direction. The beach is generally not crowded at this location and excellent for shelling and watching spectacular sun rises & sunsets. Private outdoor shower is great after a day at the beach. Large deck area available for your outdoor enjoyment.

Cook in our fully equipped kitchen or catch the island trolley to Peg Leg Pete's for your favorite seafood specialty. Nearby National Seashore & Ft. Pickens are wonderful places for undeveloped, natural island vistas. Walk to nearby beach shops for souvenirs and listen to free concerts on Tuesday evenings at the Gulfside Pavilion May-September. In nearby Pensacola is a historic district with excellent shopping. Come relax, watch your worries fade in the sunset and live easy for a time.

Keywords: Cottage

Property manager

Ella Hess
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$25 per pet, per night. Must disclose and pay fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside
Please disclose pet and pay pet fee. If we discover an undisclosed pet, a fee of $500 will be charged. We will know if you have undisclosed pet.
Maximum of 6 guests. If more than 6 guests we will charge an extra $1000. We will know if you have additional guests.

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pensacola Beach

Located in Villa Primera, a neighbourhood in Pensacola Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pensacola Bay Center or Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Pensacola Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Quietwater Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Casino Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Park West On-Leash Dog Beach - 8 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 22 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crabs We Got Em - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Flounder's Chowder House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sandshaker Lounge & Package - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Shaggy's Pensacola Beach - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Dock At Pensacola - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Livin' Easy - Not Expensively! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Livin' Easy - Not Expensively!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Livin' Easy - Not Expensively!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Livin' Easy - Not Expensively! located?

Located in Villa Primera, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Beach Beaches. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

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

Great Local Vibe

There are only a few of these gems still on Pensacola Beach. As a previous local who visits 2x a year, this location, overall vibe, cleanliness, and comfy beds gave us a great experience. Would rent again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

Sisters Trip

The Mermaid Cottage is a unique gem in Pensacola Beach. It has a great location to the beach, shops and restaurants. The cottages is very well maintained and very welcoming. It will sleep a family of 6 comfortably. The master has a king size bed and the second bedroom has two full sized beds. The full size beds were VERY FIRM. I'd recommend softer beds. Other than, I love the cottage. This was my second summer to stay in the cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina D.

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

Great Little Home at Pensacola Beach!

Great home in a great location. Easy walk to the beach and stores! Very quiet! Well stocked kitchen and supplies! We will definitely be back! Bed was comfortable! Internet worked fine! See you soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Perfect location

This house is perfect! My husband and i stayed with our children. Our youngest 2 months. And it was perfect. Fenced in backyard was my favorite. And if course walking distance from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

camille c.

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

Great experience

This house is so cute and comfy, all the things you need, washer dryer, covered back porch, outdoor shower, all I would say is that I should have brought toilet paper and paper towels, while it is provided, it is not enough for the week. Coffee, creamer, laundry soap and dishwasher soap is all provided. I will be back, small little walk to the beach that was never very crowded. I had a wonderful well deserved time. Thanks Ella.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

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

Paradise on earth

Everything about the home was perfect. Very clean and great communication. If I tried really hard I wouldn’t be able to come up with a single thing to complain about. Everything is right there for an awesome vacation. Plan on going sometime in October and will try to book there again. Just awesome ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H., St Louis, MO

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

One more for the books

This is about the 6th or 7th stay the only thing that didn’t cooperate was the weather. Oh well maybe next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

As Described!

I'll be back! Met all needs and expectations, relaxing accomodations!! This place is cared for and well managed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

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

Convenience to everything

It was a short walk to the beach and convenient to all the restaurants. It was clean and stocked with the essentials that you would need. I did have a problem and was contacted immediately. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Beach Vacation 2023

The property was in a great location just blocks from the beach and an easy walk or drive to lots of dining options. The communication from the property manager was excellent. We knew exactly when/how to check in and what the expectations were before, during, and for checkout.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JC A.

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

As advertised.

Clean property at an amazing location you can’t best.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremy S.

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

Great location

We loved how close we were to the beach, and the house was very clean. I would have liked some extra blankets, and it took us quite a while to find the laundry room (had to wash the house towels before we left). Other than that it was a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

Beach Time!

The property was easy to find and was very close to the local shops and boardwalk. The property was very clean and well maintained. The decor was very fun and inviting. The kitchen had almost everything we needed. I couldn't find a toaster. Maybe there was one and I just overlooked it... The bedrooms were nicely decorated and had soft sheets. I slept in the bedroom with the two beds. The bed closest to the bedroom door is where I slept. It was not very comfortable. It was "ok", I survived... My niece slept in the second bed closest to the closet. She said that she slept just fine and was comfortable. My sister slept in the master bedroom, she said that the bed was "ok" and that it was a bit lumpy. It had a pillow top cover on the mattress. We had a lot of rain and so were forced to be inside. We watched a movie, but it was difficult to get "comfy" on the couches. The walk to the beach only took about 3 minutes. My niece found several beautiful shells at the beach. We definitely would stay again! Overall it was a great stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

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

Amazing cottage just a couple minute walk to the beach

This place was amazing with the hot water outdoor shower, stocked beach towels, and every extra you can think of or forgot to pack. It was perfect for myself, husband, and two young children. There were enough towels and bedding we could keep a good rotation going using the washer and dryer on site. The basic supplies stocked made it easy to cook and make morning coffee. There is a trolley stop right at the end of the block and great restaurants within walking or trolley distance. The mural makes it instantly recognizable for delivery drivers and shuttle people. Straight shot to beach access on a sparsely populated section of beach. Overall, this was a perfect beach base of operations for our family of 4.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Libby R.

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

Relaxed and peaceful

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Everything we could possibly need was available. I’m sure we’ll stay again sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacia L.

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

MERMAID BUNGALOW

Stayed for 11 days and had a blast! Walking distance to everything. Bars, restaurants, entertainment and of course the beach ! Loved the location
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meagan D.

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

Great vaca

We had a great vaca! We love this area and enjoyed our time :) Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

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

Pensacola Mermaid Lounge

The house was perfect for us. A shaded outside area, walking path to the beach and walking distance to restaurants and boardwalk. Close enough to everything so you don’t have to drive but far enough down the beach for a quiet beach experience.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara D., Knoxville

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

Loved this place.

We enjoyed our trip immensely, and the house was right in the middle of everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Good things come in small packages!

Was perfect for us! Short walk to the beach, away from the crowds, close enough to downtown to hop the trolley and get anywhere. Ella was very responsive and pleasant. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Totally enjoyed!

Had never visited the Pensacola Beach area and weren't completely sure what we would find. We totally enjoyed our stay at Ella's place, it was perfect for us! Everything was as expected and is in a central location, a easy walk to almost everything we needed, and our pups were very happy! The only negative is that we didn't book our stay for long enough... wish we would have stayed longer! Definitely on our "will return" list!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Great little home

It was a great place to stay while on vacation. Only a short walk to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Great stay again

3rd time we have stayed at the mermaid cottage and once again had a great time. House has everything we need for our beach vacation. Planning on staying again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kandee M.

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

Great stay

Our family was very happy with the house we rented for the week. It was very clean . We were very comfortable staying there with our little dog. It was a Great week in Pensacola our family made some memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

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

Great Place, Great Price, Great Experience!

This was just what the doctor ordered! The house sits o the main strip on Pensacola Beach, but it's far enough away so you avoid the throngs of people and noise of the surf shops and restaurants (which were within walking distance.). My family loved the exterior look and we were all happy with the neighborhood, quiet surroundings, and quick access to the beach. The description of the property said it was a 60-second walk to the beach, but that's only if you walk slowly! Go out the back door, walk across the very spacious deck, go through the back yard, walk across a street and you're setting up your umbrella. The house even has its own outside shower to wash the sand away. It was beyond convenient! The interior of the house was amazing. Since my wife is originally from New Orleans, she really loved the Mardi Gras memorabilia in the living room. The house features a full kitchen that was perfect for making a few meals and allowed us to save a few bucks from eating at pricey restaurants every night. The master and second bedroom were very roomy and there was more than enough space for the four of us. All in all, we loved the time we spent here and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ella Hess

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I have lived in Gulf Breeze & Pensacola Beach since 1982. I moved from New Orleans to Pensacola Beach because I came to visit friends & loved the Island and all it had to offer. I am a Real Estate Broker Associate with Ebba Dampier Realty, LLC, P O Box 134, Gulf Breeze, FL 32562-0134

Why they chose this property

This property is unique because it is a piece of Pensacola Beach history. Built in 1957 it is one of the few houses not destroyed by hurricanes. It is quaint & cozy, 2 blocks from Gulf of Mexico & white sands. It is within walking distance to 'downtown' Pensacola Beach. Affordably priced yet has all your vacation needs.

What makes this property unique

Covered patio with table & chairs, fenced yard, laundry room with washer & dryer, three Smart TVs, internet, books to read, & no stairs to climb at this quaint cottage on the Island of Pensacola Beach.

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English

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