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

See all properties

Save

Entire home

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

11 bedrooms8+ bathroomsSleeps 30502 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pool

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Pensacola Beach, Florida

Portofino Boardwalk4 min drive
Casino Beach5 min drive
Pensacola Beach Pier6 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

Bring the entire family or 30 friends and stay at 1003 Ariola Drive. 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.

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

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.

View more Holiday homes in Pensacola Beach

Pensacola Beach, Florida

What's nearby

Portofino Boardwalk - 4 min drive
Casino Beach - 5 min drive
Park East On-Leash Dog Beach - 5 min drive
Pensacola Beach Pier - 6 min drive
Park West On-Leash Dog Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

No, pets are not 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. Casino Beach and Portofino Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Phil N.

10 June 2024

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.

21 May 2024

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

Amazing

Beautiful property and so close to the peach. Perfect for all families to get together ❤️

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Horst G.

27 Mar 2024

Our Zero Party

10/10 Excellent

Carie G.

6 Dec 2023

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

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.

23 Oct 2023

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

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

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James H.

3 Oct 2023

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.

5 Sept 2023

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

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

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

gina k.

6 July 2023

Perfect house

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janine B., Marietta, GA

6 July 2023

Great Group Rental

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

25 June 2023

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

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

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Phil N.

15 June 2023

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♥️

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

27 May 2023

Family Vacation 2023!

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

18 May 2023

Enjoyable Weekend

10/10 Excellent

Jamie I.

13 May 2023

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

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

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hinda Leah S.

6 Feb 2023

A homey home

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carlos P.

3 Nov 2022

Outstanding Stay

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard G., Murfreesboro TN

12 Oct 2022

Friends Vacation Getaway

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B., San Antonio

9 Oct 2022

Amazing home for big family stays!

10/10 Excellent

Janai P.

25 Sept 2022

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

Amazing time!!

It is just as beautiful as the pictures!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Christy B.

25 Sept 2022

Weekend Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a four night stay at the Starfish House. My group has stayed here before a few years back. We do like the layout of the house and it has enough bathrooms for all 25 of us. The pool area was nice and clean. The access to the beach is very close and easy. You can sit on the front porch in the mornings and watch the sunrise! There are some downsides to the house. The kitchen appliances need some updates. The filter on the refrigerator didn't work at first, the stove top is iffy, the top oven takes a long time to heat up. I don't feel the house was as clean as in the past. WE found some dead bugs and then a couple of live ones towards the end. Other than that, we loved our stay.

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

darlene s.

2 Aug 2022

Big house

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G. G.

28 July 2022

Starfish House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Beautiful Home for an annual extended family vacation. We have been staying at this house for the past 7 years with 4 generations ages 17 months to 88 years young! The yearly price increase was the most by far for 2023 ... over $3500! The home is showing some age & could use some minor repairs & painting. The washer & dryer need to be updated to large capacity. Most homes this size have 2 washers & 2 dryers. I've suggested over the years to improve the front porch seating from the hard bench & 2 Adirondack chairs to rocking chairs or something more comfortable to enjoy the amazing view. We didn't want to junk up the front porch with fold up beach chairs. The pool area is amazing & they have added beautiful landscaping & new pool chairs. Overall the house is amazing & filled with wonderful memories of our family vacations 😊. With the few suggested improvements the house will continue to be amazing. One last thing ... the long kitchen table & bench seating is very sticky & never feels clean even after multiple cleanings. It would be great to refinish the table & benches.

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wes C.

26 July 2022

Great house, kitchen needs some attention

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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 home is perfect for a very large family. We have stayed here for 8 consecutive years; but unfortunately they have not made some necessary updates. The kitchen table is disgustingly sticky and desperately needs to be refinished or replaced. And the ovens in the kitchen get extremely hot when in use, which is not normal for the exterior of an oven, and with small children in the house creates a serious hazard. We had a 2 year old burn her hand last year. We have voiced these concerns for a few years, but no updates have been made. With prices skyrocketing every year, it is upsetting. Lastly, the fact you can't check in until 5 pm is absurd.

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.