Watch Dolphin dance in the Gulf from the front porch!

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Front of home from the dune cross-over at the Gulf

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10199.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Pensacola Beach, FL

Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
‪3 min drive‬
Casino Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier
‪5 min drive‬
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful corner lot with 360 degree views from the porch swing situated on a spacious deck that spans the length of the home or you can go up the iron stair case to a private observation deck. Your deck overlooks a convenient boardwalk access to the beautiful white sands and water of the Gulf of Mexico. “Happy Hours” boasts a wealth of amenities:
4 bedrooms
2.5 bathrooms
Sleeps 10
Master bedroom walk in closet
Luxury master bathroom walk in shower
FREE Wifi
52” TV in living area with DVD player and AT&T U-verse cable service
6 burner gas stove
Convection oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washer and dryer
2 car garage with remote garage door openers
2 bench style swings
Hammock
Unique beach bar and lounge area down stairs
Convenient beach access with board walk
Outdoor shower
Make our home your home just across the street from the beautiful Gulf!
1-part sand, 1-part fun, a splash of sun; shake well and enjoy the memories!

Property manager

Joe and Christina Leonard

Languages

English

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Frontal View Showing Deck Facing Gulf , the Top Deck & 4 Car Garage

Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$300 additional charge for smoking on premises.

In the months of June and July we have a 7-night minimum stay requirement.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pensacola Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Villa Segunda, a neighbourhood in Pensacola Beach. Fort Pickens is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Quietwater Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Casino Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Park West On-Leash Dog Beach - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

Pensacola Station - 24 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Crabs We Got Em - ‬4 min drive
‪Flounder's Chowder House - ‬3 min drive
‪Sandshaker Lounge & Package - ‬4 min drive
‪Shaggy's Pensacola Beach - ‬4 min drive
‪The Dock At Pensacola - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watch Dolphin dance in the Gulf from the front porch! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Watch Dolphin dance in the Gulf from the front porch!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watch Dolphin dance in the Gulf from the front porch!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Watch Dolphin dance in the Gulf from the front porch! located?

Located in Villa Segunda, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pensacola Beach Beaches and Opal Beach. Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Beach Boardwalk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jade F.

7 Apr 2025

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

Perfect Family Retreat

I have three adult children ages 18, 20 and 21, and, after endless searching for the perfect beach house, found this gem. A very spacious home with more hang out spaces than we even used. An unencumbered view of the ocean (which we walked to every day). Bikes, surf boards and beach chairs available. To top it off, Joe was wonderful to book with. He is a native of the area and so was able to give a lot of tips and recommendations.10/10 recommend, we can’t wait to go back:)

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

31 Mar 2025

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

Beautiful home!

Our stay at this property was so beautiful and relaxing. The location right by the water and a quick drive/walk to shopping and restaurants was perfect. Checking in and out was quick and easy and the house was very clean! The garage was even full of beach chairs, toys, wagons and other items making our beach days, even more fun without the hassle of bringing all of our own items from home. We can’t wait to stay in this gorgeous house again in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet H.

8 Nov 2024

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

Family vacation

House was everything they said it would be fit all our needs would definitely stay there again Joe was very helpful while checking in letting us now about the area

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby R.

26 Aug 2024

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

Perfect Beach House

My family and I had the best stay this weekend! Downstairs in the garage has everything you can need and more for a perfect beach day. They had beach toys, boogie boards, a surfboard, a wagon, goggles, and more. The tiki bar and hammock made the garage a fun hangout spot. The view from upstairs of the beach is stunning, and I hope another house doesn't get built across the street. The owner, Joe, was very helpful and made sure everything was perfect for our trip. Would love to stay here again someday!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

20 Aug 2024

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

Awesome

Right off the beach, super clean, Joe is great and makes sure you have everything you need. 10/10 perfect! Would definitely love to stay here again

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

8 Aug 2024

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

Simply Perfect!

Simply perfect describes this rental/owner. Joe met us at the rental and gave us a walk through and a few recommendations. Everything he said was spot on. It’s a great house in a great location next to the beach access! They literally offer everything you could need for a day at the beach….end of day just wheel the cart into the garage and go on with your evening. Super convenient! Plenty of room for 9 of us…..4 adults and 5 kids aged 20, 18, 17, 13 and 9. We WILL be staying here for return trips!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leticia C.

4 Aug 2024

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

Perfect family and friends getaway!

We came here to celebrate a sweet 16 birthday and the big “50” birthday! This was the perfect beach house with all of the amenities, and with gorgeous beach views! The downstairs tiki bar was perfect for Happy Hour and games in the evenings! The kitchen was fully stocked, had everything we needed for cooking. The beach access was right across the street, so it was perfect! We saw dolphins and sea turtles every day, this really is the perfect beach house! We can’t wait to come back! Life was beautiful and relaxing at Happy Hours!!! And also, Joe is an amazing host! He made sure we had everything we needed all week!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish R.

29 July 2024

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

Home away from home

This was a 2nd stay at Happy Hours and we are already booked for next year. We've been coming to Pensacola for 12 years now and have finally found our home away from home! Love the location, the bedroom setup and most of all the views!!! Counting down until next year!! :)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

23 June 2024

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

Great location, clean, comfortable, well-stocked

We are repeat visitors to Happy Hours. Our family is a group of 10, ranging in ages from 9 to 71. Every single person loves staying here! The parents and grandparents love the front porch and crow’s nest. The teenagers love having their own hangout space downstairs and the bikes to ride in the neighborhood. The younger kids love the new-to-them beach toys and boogie boards. The house is well-appointed with nearly everything that we need for the stay. We only have to bring groceries and extra TP. The host, Joe, is kind and helpful. He maintains an open line of communication before, during, and after the stay. I know that if there are ever any issues, I can reach out to him without the hassle of the back and forth of a rental company. We returned home yesterday and are already looking at our dates to return next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara L.

15 June 2024

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

Friends and Family trip

Happy Hours is an amazing property! The location is great, the setup was spacious, and all the extras in the garage hangout area were great too. We had small children and the walk to the beach was the perfect distance for our littles. Joe met us at checkin and was an absolute dream to chat with and his “beach bible” we called it was very helpful in finding things to do/places to eat. Very responsive host and a stellar property. We can’t wait to come back and visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

15 June 2024

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

Amazingly Beautiful

My family and I had an amazing stay at this beautiful home. Joe and Christina are great host! They have anything you could want available to spend your days at the beach or just relaxing listening to the sounds of the waves. We can't wait to go back and visit again. Thank you Joe and Christina for welcoming us into your beautiful home and sharing in our adventure's.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil T.

6 June 2024

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

Had a great time!

My family and I had a great time. Joe was a fantastic host, the location was great, and the house was spacious and well stocked. Plenty of beach items for us to enjoy, and the kids had a blast with the toys. Highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy M.

28 May 2024

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

Family Vacation

My family and I enjoyed our stay. Great location & an amazing view. We couldn't have asked for a better host. We can't wait to book another stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

22 Apr 2024

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

Happy Hours

We had a wonderful stay, great location, unobstructed view of the ocean! The owner met us at the house. The only little thing was the beach chairs & umbrellas weren’t quite as expected. If we have the need for a large house in the future in Pensacola we would stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

1 Apr 2024

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

Amazing Location & Views

Joe is the best VRBO host I’ve ever dealt with. Great communication and went out of his way to accommodate our trip. The house has an awesome layout and so close to the beach. We will be back!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

6 Mar 2024

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

Amazing home with one of the best views!

We used to live in Pensacola so we know the area and homes pretty well. The location of this home, the view, the built in downstairs, everything... it's amazing. It's the little things about this home, first the welcome from the host. Secondly, the views of the Emerald Cost (Gulf Coast). The downstairs built in area had everything that our entire family loved, from the $40 bar (he will tell you the story), the corn hole, darts, swing, bikes, surfboard, chairs, I could go on and on... they even had a sand flea basket, and as fishermen, we loved that. One of the comments the wife made was how much water pressure it had. It's perfect after a long day in the salt water and sand! The main house was beautiful, comfortable beds, well laid out and the observatory deck! Amazing Everything was perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

29 Dec 2023

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

Awesome even in the winter

We loved everything about this place! The ease to get to the beach was at the top of the list and it is a great beach. If you walk down the beach a couple more minutes there is a bit more flat space perfect for spikeball or wiffle ball etc. They provided all the things needed to make the beach fun for hours. The spacious living area, outdoor and game area, comfortable beds, etc. made it a definitely would stay here again place. Thank you, Joe!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ricky C.

5 Sept 2023

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

Labor Day Friends

Location was great, right across with street from beach and next to the public beach access. Area was quiet and uncrowded, but near all the Pensacola Beach restaurants. Description of house was accurate and was great for our party of 10. Only downsides was the host only provided one roll of TP per restroom, the beds were a little rough, pillows were thin and uncomfortable. One of the bathrooms appeared to either have chipped paint or mold growing on the ceiling. Host also meets you in person at the rental to handover key and show you around.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel F.

18 Aug 2023

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

Awesome vacation home

The house was awesome the location is fantastic. We really enjoyed our stay here, it was one of the best vacations we have had in a very long time. Joe was fantastic and we really appreciate he and Christina sharing their house with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish R.

29 July 2023

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

Amazing Views

This was our 12th year coming to Pensacola Beach. We love it here and we found our new favorite home away from home! Already booked for next year! The views and location won’t disappoint and Joe was an amazing host. We enjoyed meeting him and hearing his history of living in Pensacola!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juanita P.

3 July 2023

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

Our happy place

This was our second time to stay here and we absolutely love the location. The view is amazing!! The property owners are easy to talk to and quick to respond to any questions. We definitely want to stay here again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

18 June 2023

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

You won’t need anything but your bags!

This was a phenomenal property with beautiful views of the ocean that had literally everything we needed. From beach chairs and towels, paddle board, sand toys, umbrellas and canopy for the beach to a FULLY stocked kitchen with every utensil or dish imaginable, you will be all set! The owner was very kind and helpful and extremely responsive. We had an amazing stay and hope to come back soon!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

17 June 2023

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

Great Vacation!

We enjoyed staying at the property. The owners were very attentive and provided great knowledge about the area. The location is perfect! Just a quick walk to the beach. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

30 May 2023

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

Just Book It!!!!

Book this home now!! From location, to amenities, to the best homeowners…this home has it all! Mr. Leonard personally met us and took the time to show all of us what his home had to offer. He even made sure we had his personal number in case we needed anything. The home was beautiful, the pics in the listing really don’t do it justice. It was very comfortable and extremely well maintained. The beach is a very short walk and is gorgeous, as well. The views of the ocean are amazing! We will definitely be back and will recommend it to anyone heading to Pensacola 👙⛱️

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

16 Apr 2023

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

Great Property, Great View

This was a great property with a great view. The beach access is right out the front door. Joe was a very attentive and helpful host. I recommend this house to anyone considering it. I will definitely stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joe and Christina Leonard

We are proud to be locals. We raised our family here on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. This is our private home we wish to share with other families. Wonderful place to create memories!

Why they chose this property

Right across the street from the Gulf...50 yards from the water. Unimpeded Gulf access... like having your very own private beach! The free flowing floor plan allows for easy living in a comfortable, relaxed setting. The 1300 square feet of covered deck space and a 3rd level observation deck offer many places to find your own private piece of paradise and get away from the crowd and just chill! We have a 3-Day minimum rental for every month except JUNE and JULY which are 7-DAY MINIMUM

What makes this property unique

Located right across the street from the Gulf with views of Santa Rosa Sound as well. Great home for large families! Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, no condos in the area, ideal for families with small children.
Imagine spending the day on the Gulf, and never having to use an elevator nor a public restroom! Ha!

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English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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