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HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6

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Tastefully decorated & ALWAYS sparkling clean.
Families love the large open kitchen dining living area
Beautiful oak floors throughout the living room dining room and master bedroom.
The kitchen is fully equipped for your enjoyment
130 year old chopping block in the kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Pensacola, FL
  • Saenger Theatre
    1 min walk
  • Historic Pensacola Village
    5 min walk
  • Pensacola Museum of Art
    5 min walk
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    11 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest room Double Bed

1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Queen Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

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

Master Bath

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6

This one-of-a-kind designer apartment is in the very heart of historic downtown, and my #1 goal is to make sure my guests have the best possible experience. It’s sparkling clean and ready for you.

This apartment is great for reunions, best friend's gatherings, or romantic weekends. Guests have also booked my VRBO 1727332 right across the foyer for celebration dinners, cocktail parties, and weddings. Need more space? Rent both VRBO 1670292 and 1727332 for your whole family.
This classic building was built in 1885 and was once home to by a family-owned music store with a dance hall upstairs. If the exposed brick walls, wood floors, and high ceilings could talk, oh what stories they would tell.

Walk out the front entrance of the building and you’re on Palafox Place, the very heart of downtown’s vibrant entertainment, shopping & dining district.

Walk to over 40 restaurants from your doorstep. Here are just a few that you can walk to in just 5 minutes: Indulge yourself in world-class dining at Jackson’s, Global Grill, The District, Iron, or Angelena’s Italian. For a more casual fare try the Wine Bar on Palafox, Jaco’s, Big Top Brewery, Urban Swinery, Seville Quarter, Carmen’s, Graffiti Pizza, Taco Agave, O’Riley’s Irish Pub, Kohn’s Sushi, Bar Steak, Union Public House, Dog House Deli & much more. For breakfast try the Dog House Deli, Fosko Coffee Bar, Blue Jay Bakery, Bodacious or the Ruby Slipper.

Attend a symphony concert, opera performance, or kick up your heels at one of the numerous entertainment venues. Loft #4 is located right next door to the iconic Saenger Theatre, a performing arts theater built in 1925 & known as the Grand Dame of Palafox.

Walk to the Pensacola Little Theater, T. T. Wentworth Museum, and art & music festivals. Is baseball your game? This gorgeous apartment is just a 12 minute walk to Community Maritime Park where you can watch Blue Wahoos, the AA affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.

On Saturdays, rain or shine, walk up to the Palafox market, a treasure trove of local arts and crafts, homegrown vegetables, farm raised meats, breads, cheese, coffees, furniture and much much more is open just 2 blocks north of this apartment. Every Saturday ( rain or shine ) from 8 AM until 2 PM.

The sparkling white sand of Pensacola beach is just a 15 minute drive or you can catch the Pensacola Bay ferry just four blocks south of the apartment. The ferry will take you to Pensacola beach where are you can spend the entire day at your leisure. The ferry times vary with the season, so be sure and check their schedule.

Property manager

Deborah Dunlap
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Event Fee is determined by number of guests

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking anywhere on property
No smoking/no vaping/no tobacco/ No medical marijuana allowed. Any violation of this rule will result in your immediate termination without refund.
Lodging & Private parking are for paid guests only. Violation of this rule means immediate termination without refund.
Events must be approved in writing by Deborah Dunlap. EVENT FEES are based upon number of 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Event Fee is determined by number of guests
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pensacola

Located in Pensacola, this apartment is in the city centre. Fort Pickens and Historic Pensacola Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pensacola Beach Beaches and Perdido Key Beach. Pensacola Children's Museum and Blue Wahoos Ballpark are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Pensacola, FL

What's nearby

  • Saenger Theatre - 1 min walk
  • Historic Pensacola Village - 5 min walk
  • Seville Square - 7 min walk
  • Pensacola Bay Center - 12 min walk
  • Blue Wahoos Ballpark - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 9 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seville Quarter - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Slipper Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪200 South Tap House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Graffiti Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Perfect Plain Brewing Co. - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6 located?

Located in Downtown Pensacola, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Saenger Theatre and Pensacola Bay Center. Quayside and T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittany T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
The location, space, cleanliness of this apartment was beyond our expectations. The large balcony overlooking Palafox made the trip! Hope to stay here everytime we are in Pensacola:)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures/words don't do it justice
I was actually surprised at just how beautiful the apartment was. An historian is the owner and we enjoyed looking through the coffee table books full of historical pictures and stories of Pensacola, which she authored! My husband walked down to Palafox daily while the streets were still empty (but the coffee shops were open). What have-to-be-Five-Star restaurants are within a block or two (Angelina's!). We loved the dual entry/exit which allowed us to walk down to our car in the small private (gated) parking lot at the back or right down to Palafox at the front. If you're someone who has security concerns, you might like knowing that both entrances are secured by gates with keypad. We couldn't decide between this apartment and the one that shares the foyer with it. I think the other is bigger (we didn't need more space) and has a balcony overlooking Palafox. We decided we liked this one! The balcony overlooks the back side of the building/parking lot/street beyond. It was totally private. We could go out in PJs with coffee (and pastries my husband brought back from his morning walk). Google told me that the Floridian cities of St. Augustine and Pensacola engage in a (mostly) good-natured debate over which is the oldest European community in the continental United States. I had no idea! Just looking to get away, but I felt like I got to step back in time! Loved everything (and I'm a tough customer)! The beds were comfy, and all the rooms were spacious and beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great Blue Angels weekend!
We have stayed here multiple times before and look forward to coming back. Ms. Debby and her family are very welcoming and helpful. The apartment is awesome and in the historic downtown. You are only feet from Palafox where all the restaurants and a few blocks from Seville Quarter. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pallafox Apt
Very good location, wonderful space
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean.
We liked everything excep for the laundry, you have to share and sometimes we waited a long time to have our chance to use it. Other than that we loved.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Hopefully we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Donna Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Great spot. Just know that the balcony faces the parking lot, not downtown Palafox St. The place is very nice and it has plenty of room. The dumb waiter was nice to have as you took your belongings up stairs. The host was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family visit
Very clean and loved the location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
History, Food & Relaxation
The building itself is historic. The apartment is wonderful. The entire area is a safe place to be. Walk out the front gate and everything you would/could want to have for breakfast/lunch/dinner is just a short walk in either direction on Palafox. The Fish House, Jocko's, and Nick's Boathouse are incredible seafood restaurants within walking distance. Foskos is the perfect coffee and breakfast place. And, if you get a sweet tooth, just walk out the front, turn right, and Peterbrooke Chocolates is right next door. If you want to have a cocktail, there are places within 20 yards out the front gate. All on Palafox. We absolutely loved this VRBO. Deborah and Devan are fantastic hosts. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Palafox Place
Stayed 3 nights. The condo is nice and spacious. The location is great. The gated parking was also very nice and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Son’s wedding
We were in Pensacola celebrating our son’s wedding. This property and the adjoining property helped make the entire wedding experience off the charts. Ms. Dunlap was gracious to allow us to rent both properties and was a huge help guiding us with ideas on rehearsal dinner location, baker, etc. my wife and I along with our mothers stayed in this property and we could not have been happier. Could write 1000 words to express our how this property made the entire experience off the charts. Thank you to Ms. Dunlap and the property manager for all your efforts making our son’s wedding weekend memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location to explore downtown
This apartment has access to Palafox Street but still feels tucked out of the way. The owner is very nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend her as a host for any of her properties.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pensacola at its Best
Amazing property super clean and amazing location right downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Host and Property!
Stayed at the Palafox St. loft again this past weekend. Excellent property - location is unbeatable and the furnishings are fabulous. There is an approximate 40ft balcony that puts you right in the action of all that is going on downtown. With private off-street parking, you never have to worry about where you are going to park! I had a snafu on my arrival dates, and Deborah was able to work a miracle to accommodate us with the cleaning team. She is a top notch communicator and makes the VRBO experience easy. Can't recommend enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerold H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property and great communication!
You will love this place!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Companion Property
I rented this and the street-facing unit. I did not stay in this unit, the kids and their wives did but the couple of times I was in the space, it looked very nice and the kids had no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., Tallahassee FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnificent vacation, magnificent location
I cannot speak highly enough about this rental. It is within walking distance of many of the best things Pensacola has to offer, including museums, shops, restaurants, and the waterfront. We came to catch up with friends and family, and this was the perfect place to do it. Even when little issues arose, the managers immediately responded and made us feel like special guests. And they do so even though Deborah was having some personal issues of her own to deal with. I doubt we will ever book a rental other than Deborah and Devan's in Pensacola again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
French quarter feel in downtown Pcola!
Beautiful little home in the middle of downtown with tons of history! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family in town for Graduation
We wanted a central Pensacola location, able to walk around to downtown restaurants and shops, beds for 3 couples plus one, with parking for two cars. The location proved to be excellent for our needs. Nearby owner provided quick answers to any questions. Very relaxing place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy M., Vero Beach FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully Appointed
What a delightful place to stay while gathering from afar for a family wedding! Convenient downtown location within short walk of great restaurants, bars and entertainment. Comfortable elegance.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location for girl's getaway
This was the most beautiful unit in a perfect location to enjoy all the fun in downtown Pensacola. It is within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants and best of all private parking and gated entrance. The owner was fabulous and took very good care of us. Great trip and would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E., Charleston, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location AND space!
The main draw of this property is the location (walkable to everything but the beach) but on top of that, the host (Debbie) was really great with plenty of communication and was really helpful with our travel situation/needs. As for the property- The pics don't convey how spacious it is. And it was so well maintained, I walked around in white-bottomed slippers that were STILL WHITE at the end of my stay! Also, there's plenty of mirrors, hooks on which to hang things, storage space, counter space, etc. The water pressure in the main bathroom was amazing and the bed in the main room was firm. The kitchen had everything we needed to have "family dinner" but if you don't cook there's SO many options just steps away. We loved staying here and will definitely keep it on the list for a return trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M., Panama City Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property great host
This is our second time staying at this property and it is always a delight. We love the comfort and appreciate the historic nature of property. We will be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hart B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pesacola
Our stay was excellent! We loved our location and the unit itself. It was centrally located between the two places we visited. We would live there if we could! We took our grown children with us and we all enjoyed the night life Pensacola has to offer. We will definitly like to stay there again! Very safe area and all the neighbors were pleasant and polite to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend
Our family had a wonderful time staying in both apartments in this building. They are convenient to all of the Palafox/Seville areas. The apartments are nicely appointed and very comfortable. Management is so helpful and responsive! We will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Dunlap

Host profile image
The owner Deborah Dunlap is a local author, publisher, & historian who has published 15 books utilizing her vast collection of historic Pensacola photographs. She has preserved numerous iconic buildings in downtown Pensacola . She has been named one of Pensacola’s Visionaries by the Independent News, one of Northwest Florida’s top 25 most powerful women by Climate Business Magazine, one of Florida‘s People To Watch by Florida Trend Magazine. Deborah sits on the Board of Directors of the Pensacola Humane Society and served three terms as a director on the Downtown Improvement Board by mayoral appointment. Deborah is a member of Warrington Methodist Church and enjoys traveling the world and entertaining at home.

Why they chose this property

While others may say they are located in Downtown, this beautiful loft is right in the heart of Downtown Pensacola. Park your car in our private lot and enjoy the most walkable town on the entire Gulf Coast.

What makes this property unique

Private gated Parking
Spacious accommodations
Sparkling Clean
Walk to over 40 restaurants and entertainment venues, outdoor markets, art galleries, museums and more.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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