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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Washer

Explore the area

Navarre, FL

Navarre Beach6 min walk
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier3 min drive
Navarre Beach Marine Park4 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Why do families choose our Water/Beach Front home over others? Because we use, enjoy and stage it as our personal 2nd home and not a typical rental with minimal features/perks. Why else would we have 187+ 5 Star Reviews!!!

Wondering what those features/perks are...

1. Three Story Elevator (Install Completed by Mid April
2. Private 250' Pier to fish off of and tie off your jet-ski's or boat…right behind the house!
3. Huge Garage/Gameroom with Bikes, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Fishing Poles, Beach Chairs, Umbrellas, Beach Buggy, Dart Board, Ping Pong Table, Hammocks, Cornhole, Outdoor Jenga and other beachy games to keep kids and adults busy - USE AT YOUR OWN RISK OR COURSE
4. Supplied with dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, foil, coffee pods/filters, etc. for the week, not just a few days.
5. All the Mattresses & Pillow Cases have Hypoallergenic anti-bedbug zippered covers AND a four Stage Water filtration for water/ice AND Ball shaped Ice for Old Fashions ;-)
6. Constantly swapping out anything slightly worn/used with new ones (Appliances, Linens, Towels, Pans, Pots, Toys, Furniture, etc)
7. Huge TV's in every room as well as in the Garage/Gameroom with Rokus on each one.
8. Fastest Internet Speeds Available for Streaming
9. Commercial Misting System on both decks
10. Backyard is a beautiful white private sandy beach (Sound side). Very shallow and calm waters so perfect for family with kids. You can go out 50'-60' and its still only waist high. SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK OF COURSE.

Lastly, we rent the unit directly to you, ensuring you get the best attention compared to a management company who have too many units/renters to deal with.

The pictures tell all, but here are the details and features of this 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Waterfront Home:

1st Floor (outside): Covered patio with bar height table and 2 rope swing chairs, 6 Adirondack chairs, 4 lounge chairs, hammock, mister and outdoor shower with HOT water

1st Floor (garage): Garage is full of our personal Beach Toys which you are welcome to use BUT you MUST rinse everything off before putting away...leave garage in same condition you found it. 1 Fishing Kayak, 2 Fun Kayaks, 1-2 paddleboard, paddles, 3 bikes, 3 fishing poles, beach toys for kids, Darts, Bocce Ball, Ping Pong Table, Corn Hole, various games/toys and 75” TV!

2nd Floor (inside) : Large Fully Stocked Kitchen with All New SS Appliances, Dining Table which seats 6 (plus 2 more at kitchen bar), Leather Dual Reclining Sectional which seats 7 comfortably and a HUGE 75” Flat Screen TV with Playstation 4 (2 controllers/games). This floor also has the Washer/Dryer as well as 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath with Double Bed.

2nd Floor (outside): The expanded deck has a custom bar height table with 6 chairs, and a 2-person Swing...perfect place to watch the sunset every evening over the water. There is also a Green Egg for BBQing or Smoking (bring your own Charcoal and please clean it out after used).

3rd Floor: Right above the Living/Dining area is the Master Suite (King Bed) which has its own private a balcony (2 chairs) and a great view of the water and sunset as well as Huge Flat Screen TV. The Master Bath has ample counter space with vanity area as well as a walk in shower with 2 Shower Heads and Jets...like a spa! The 3rd Bedroom is also on this floor with a Queen Bed, Twin Bed and private bath.

This home sleeps 7 in beds and the sectional with recliners is very comfortable if there is a snorer in the family...haha.

Some additional features: Whole House Wifi/Internet (fastest offered), High Definition TVs w/Roku, Bluetooth Speakers, Sony Playstation 4 (Blu-Ray Player) and PlayStation 3 with controllers/games and Printer for those who bring their work with them, like me.

Check out our other rental/condo at Portofino in Pensacola on VRBO: 854092. Also, Check out, Like and Share our FB page for the latest pictures and updates...search for "Spoiled Rotten Condo", "Semi-Retired Beach House" and "Mojo Vacation Rentals" on FB.

NO PETS ALLOWED ON PROPERTY, NO SMOKING IN HOUSE AND NO PARTIES OR EVENTS AT THE HOUSE, per the HOA!

Therefore, MAXIMUM OF 8 TOTAL STAYING AND VISITING. No Exceptions.

And finally, we cannot thank you enough for considering our rental.

Mark and Sissy Johnson (from New Orleans)

Property manager

Mark Johnson

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Welcome to OZ Island Retreat! Where the OCEAN Meets the BAY & You're HAPPY all Day!

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Great for kids since water calmer than gulf

Events

No events allowed

NO PARTYS ALLOWED!!! Must leave and lose Deposit

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO SMOKING ALLOWED!!! Must leave and lose Deposit

Keep balcony doors closed, otherwise the AC will adjust temp to prevent freezing up and staying as efficient as possible.

Travelers must provide ages of all those staying and visiting home within 4hoors of reservation or be subject to cancellation

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

Note from host: NO PARTYS ALLOWED!!! Must leave and lose Deposit

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Navarre

Located in Navarre, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Navarre Beach and Opal Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Navarre Beach Marine Park and Family Jules Charters. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Navarre, FL

What's nearby

Navarre Beach - 6 min walk
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier - 3 min drive
Navarre Beach Marine Park - 4 min drive
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center - 4 min drive
Navarre Beach Gulf Snorkel Reef - 5 min drive

Getting around

Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Grey Taproom - ‬11 min drive
‪Windjammers on the Pier - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Juana's Pagodas & Sailors Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Stripes Pub & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 187+ 5 Star Reviews-Elevator-Waterfront-Private Pier-EV Charger-Toys-75” TVs-PS4 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 187+ 5 Star Reviews-Elevator-Waterfront-Private Pier-EV Charger-Toys-75” TVs-PS4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 187+ 5 Star Reviews-Elevator-Waterfront-Private Pier-EV Charger-Toys-75” TVs-PS4?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 187+ 5 Star Reviews-Elevator-Waterfront-Private Pier-EV Charger-Toys-75” TVs-PS4?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 187+ 5 Star Reviews-Elevator-Waterfront-Private Pier-EV Charger-Toys-75” TVs-PS4 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Navarre holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Navarre Beach, Navarre Beach Fishing Pier and Navarre Beach Marine Park. Opal Beach and Navarre Park Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

3 July 2024

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

Best Vacation

This place was incredible! Highly recommend it. Did not disappoint. Everything you could possible need for a perfect vacation was provided for you! We cannot wait to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

12 Apr 2024

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

So much to do at the house!

We had an amazing week staying at Semi-retired beach house! The kids and teens didn’t even want to go to the gulf side to swim because they loved the private beach in the backyard. And when we did go to the gulf side it was an easy walk to get there. The new private fishing pier in the back was their favorite place to hang out. It rained one day while we were there but they still had plenty to do in the garage (ping pong, darts, etc). The house was beautiful. We do a beach vacation every year and this was my favorite house that we’ve stayed at. Everything you could possibly need to relax or play is included.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth D.

7 Apr 2024

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

Perfection

This is the 3rd time we have been back to stay here, it is perfect! Mark and Sissy are wonderful and continue to make this the best place to stay in the area! We will absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

April R.

16 Oct 2023

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

Perfect family vacation

This home was absolutely beautiful inside and out. Having all the amenities was a big bonus. The layout was great for our family of 6. The only thing I wish this house had was a bathroom (sink and toilet)on the bottom level. We loved the private dock out back. It was a great place to fish and watch the sunset and dolphins play. I highly recommend this home to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Goldie B.

30 Sept 2023

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

Piece of Paradise

The property exceeded my expectations-absolutely beautiful inside and out. The view from the living room/kitchen and bedroom is stunning. Owners were always quick to respond. Once we arrived we didn’t want to leave-and why would you want to? Place has everything to enjoy the home inside and out. We took advantage of the kayaks and ping pong table in the garage. Kids loved the boogie boards and beach toys. Traveled with my husband and four young kids. The baby gates were helpful to keep my toddler off the stairs. Would definitely recommend this place and hope to visit again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

30 Sept 2023

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

Magical

Our vacation was amazing. We stayed 5 nights and only didn’t see dolphins one day. A few times they popped up where we had just been swimming. Sound side was more beautiful than i imagined. It was really nice for our young kids. One day even though the flags were yellow the water was even too rough for us adults so we went back to the sound. Kayaks and paddle board were soo much fun. We didn’t even have time to try everything they have available to use in the garage. Our kids went fishing for the first time here and our fished us all. Wonderful home and wonderful hosts. They helped us with everything we needed and even moved some hurdles for us. We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kasie beth e.

1 Aug 2023

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

Great Stay

The location and amenities were wonderful and made the vacation a great time for all. Looking forward to coming back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

18 July 2023

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

Awesome week

As always we had an awesome week. Everything about this property is top notch!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melannie J.

24 June 2023

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

Best Beach house Yet!

We loved it. Very clean. Stocked with everything you need. We didn’t need to bring anything but clothes. Nice new pier. Garage with TV and every beach game you can think of. We were sad to leave. Will stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

19 June 2023

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

A great beach stay

Loved the new dock, all set up for fishing or just lounging. We thought there would be no way to pry the fishermen in our group off the dock. Turns out a thunderstorm with intense lightning got them off expeditiously! Overall, we had a great time in the water, on the dock, and in the house itself. The house is well stocked, and there are lots of extras to make the stay special.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lena H.

10 June 2023

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

Family beach trip 2023

The property itself, the location, and the organization alone were amazing! This was a graduation celebration trip for graduating with my doctorate and thanking our parents for all they do for us throughout the year. My husband, myself, our two boys (8 & 5), my mom, and my father and mother in-law were all in attendance. My only complaint is that it went by too fast! Thank you again! Lena

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol D., Loganville Ga

6 June 2023

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

Fantastic place!

This was our second time staying at semi- retired! It’s wonderful and exceptionally perfect for small children since the water is calm and beach is right there! Mark is very quick to respond if you have a question, request or concern. Which is always appreciated!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

20 Apr 2023

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Most amazing host and house!

10/10 LOVED everything about our stay! The home is amazing. Hands down the best property we have booked as a family. We truly were all able to relax and enjoy our time together without having to worry about a thing. Mark was very responsive and the neighbors were all so friendly. We plan on making this our family trip every year. Thank you so much Mark for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

12 Apr 2023

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

Great Beach Vacation

The house and location are great. We love the backyard beach. The pier was a nice addition this year (this is our 2nd time staying in this house, 4th time to Navarre Beach in past 6 years). The water is fairly shallow even at the end of the pier, so the kids spent some time jumping from the end of it into the water. We saw dolphins almost every day. There was an osprey flying around, too. A group of pelicans would fly low across the water every few days. The Gulf Breeze Zoo is 20 or 30 minutes away. House is well upgraded and appointed. Cactus Flower is a good CaliMex restaurant. You can walk to the Gulf side in less than 10 minutes. The Navarre Beach Pier is a 5 minute car ride away ($1 fee to walk to the end of it). We saw a nice sunset at the end of the pier one day. We will definitely return in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth D.

8 Apr 2023

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

Perfect, stop looking and book it.

This is the perfect beach house! Directly on a private beach with beautiful sand and a new pier. The house it immaculate and everything works. The owner, Mark, made everything easy and was very responsive. I absolutely recommend this house and we will be back for sure!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

28 Mar 2023

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

Spring Break 2023

We loved our stay at Mark and Sissy’s place! This was our second year in a row for spring break. Mark and Sissy go above and beyond to make sure everyone is comfortable. A highlight of the week was sipping our morning coffee on the back deck and watching Dolphins play between the docks. We will definitely be back. Thank you Mark and Sissy! 😍

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

21 Mar 2023

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

Private Paradise

Awesome Location and House. We had a blast. White sand private beach and boat dock. Everything is there for a good time to be had. Would stay again. Great Host Also !!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug P.

10 Feb 2023

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Beautiful home

Beautiful home with excellent amenities and a great location right on the beach. We will return!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

7 Jan 2023

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

Exceptional Home

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful and well-appointed home! It is VERY clean and well stocked with everything you may need. The location is perfect - white sandy beach and ocean right out the back door! Mark and Sissy are great to work with - attentive and very helpful. We cannot wait to book again!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

26 Dec 2022

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

Nothing short of greatness

This home is very nice and welcoming. Plenty of extras that most places charge extra for or do not provide at all. If you decide to wander and explore away from the home there is plenty of places to visit. No regrets renting this home. The owners are extremely pleasant and welcoming. They will go above and beyond to make sure you are not just happy but excited for your stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

5 Dec 2022

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

Enjoyable island getaway

A lovely home with very thoughtful amenities for the beach…a very welcoming and helpful host…A+ experience…the family really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

22 Nov 2022

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

We loved staying at Semi-Retired!

The house is in the perfect location! Sand and water are right out your back door and the sunsets are amazing. Loved all the extras that are included such as the kayaks, bikes and paddle board. We loved our stay here and would definitely return!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L., San Jose, CA

21 Nov 2022

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

Lovely home, great location, excellent communication

Our experience with Mark's home was start to finish top-notch. The home is just stunning, and the location is phenomenal. Mark's communication was excellent throughout. We stay in a LOT of vacation rentals, and this was definitely in the top 1%. Wouldn't hesitate to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir N.

8 Nov 2022

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

Extraordinary home and location

Beautifully furnished, comfortable house in an incredible setting.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

17 Oct 2022

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

Amazing! Felt like home!

Where to start?! I’ve already recommended this place to a friend. She saw my pictures and is already interested in booking. Everything we needed was at our fingertips. Really all we needed to bring was clothes, food, sunscreen! The owners went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make sure we had everything we needed to have fun and to live in their home for a week! We’ve already discussed booking for next year. We could see this place an annual trip for our family. Beyond pleased!!!!! We’ve talked non stop about this trip. It went by so fast. It felt like paradise but home at the same time.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark Johnson

My wife and I have been vacationing in Navarre for 25 years and decided to buy this future retirement home in 2011, to use/rent until we finally retire. Until then, we have been renovating every aspect of the property/home...especially in the last 2 years (Fishing Pier, Elevator, Exterior Makeover and Pavers in Driveway). We are glad we can share our 2nd home with others so they can make family memories here, like the ones I have when my parents brought us to Navarre every summer.

Why they chose this property

We liked the fact that we could just walk out back and enjoy the sandy beach, fishing, etc w/o going anywhere as well as the great views from the back porch. So relaxing!

I think most families that have experienced these features/perks have really appreciated and enjoyed them...why we have so many repeat guests year after year.