The Jesse: Cottage in Historic Downtown Pensacola

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Shot Gun Style Home - Pensacola Beach has a good selection of businesses that rent jet skis on Santa Rosa Sound. These waters align the beautiful sandy beaches of Pensacola Beach, Gulf Breeze and touch many areas of the Gulf Islands National Seashore.

The Jesse - This house is a quirky mix of old character and new updates which makes it an attractive place to stay. The neighborhood is beautiful and great for walking or biking. Nice restaurant nearby. -ALAN

The house is adorable, very charming -Lindsay

Kitchen At The Jesse - If You Don't Want To Cook Stroll To The Grand Marlin For Dinner!

Cottage Downtown Pensacola - I loved every minute of my stay at The Jesse! I was in town for a work trip but the downtown walkability and the great decor in the cottage made it feel like a mini vacation. -Marie

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Pensacola, Florida

Historic Pensacola Village
‪8 min walk‬
Saenger Theatre
‪10 min walk‬
Pensacola Bay Center
‪11 min walk‬
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Charm filled 1903 cottage in the heart of the historic district of downtown Pensacola , one block from Seville Square and a short walk to one of America's greatest main streets "Palafox Street". This one bedroom cottage has been completely renovated with modern comfort and style. Walk to great restaurants, local bars, art galleries, the minor league baseball park, and shopping or simply relax on the front porch and greet the locals.

The cottage has a living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. **NO Washer/Dryer** A small front porch for relaxing and a small fenced courtyard in back for relaxing outdoors.
The cottage is professionally cleaned after each guest and all linens/towels are laundered and sanitized by East Hill Laundry.

The “Jesse” cottage has a brother cottage next door, the “Blake” which is also available for booking. Many guests have rented both cottages for wedding guests, bride/groom preparation, and shared vacations.

Property manager

Cynthia Tant

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 first aid kit

About the area

Pensacola

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Seville Historic District, a neighbourhood in Pensacola. Fort Pickens is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Opal Beach and Pensacola Beach Beaches. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pensacola Bay Center or Pensacola Bayfront Stadium.

Pensacola, Florida

What's nearby

Seville Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Historic Pensacola Village - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Saenger Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Pensacola Bay Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Blue Wahoos Ballpark - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

Pensacola Station - 9 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Seville Quarter - ‬7 min walk
‪Ruby Slipper Cafe - ‬11 min walk
‪200 South Tap House - ‬10 min walk
‪Graffiti Pizza - ‬10 min walk
‪Perfect Plain Brewing Co. - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Jesse: Cottage in Historic Downtown Pensacola pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Jesse: Cottage in Historic Downtown Pensacola?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Jesse: Cottage in Historic Downtown Pensacola?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Jesse: Cottage in Historic Downtown Pensacola located?

Located in Seville Historic District, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Seville Square and Pensacola Bay Center. The Old Quina House Museum and Lavalle House are also within 10 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

2 Mar 2025

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

Great neighborhood and very walkable and we will be back!

Perfect for a couple!

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne H.

14 Jan 2025

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

Cozy!

Have stayed here for several years and will return!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

WhyN4m3s T.

14 Jan 2025

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

Great location

Fun little home. If you wanna walk downtown pensacola.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

9 Apr 2025

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

Jesse Cottage

This little cottage was perfect for a couples getaway. Close to downtown to enjoy all things offered by Pensacola on Palafox. Cozy and clean. A/C worked very well and the bed was very comfortable. Very nice small kitchen with just right appliances. Host was great with notifications. We had no issues with the property, so never had to contact them.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

peggy l.

20 Oct 2024

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

Overnight accommodation

Needed a place in the neighborhood to accommodate a family guest who was in town for the night

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

21 July 2024

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

A perfect stay.

If this property is available, I will not use a hotel in Pensacola again. Perfect stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jes E.

30 June 2024

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

Short but sweet stay

Great location to walk downtown, local breweries, restaurants, coffee shops etc. The home was clean and comfortable for our 2 night stay. The beach amenities provided were a great extra touch!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

15 June 2024

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

Wonderful stay at The Jesse

Adorable little cottage close to everything! Very clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

7 Apr 2024

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

Pensacola for a week

The Jesse met all our needs, convenient location, good access to everything, clean and accurate listing. We would definitely consider staying here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri N.

14 Nov 2023

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

A little hiccup

Although there was a little hiccup, I still love the place. Really is the perfect location.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Dee T.

28 Jan 2025

4 nights at the last minute

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: I booked this little house for my business colleague because it is around the corner from me and his accommodations had fallen through at the last moment. I was very pleased that this home was available on short notice. There was a lot of confusion, however, on the host’s part as to when he was supposed to arrive. But once he got in the place, it was warm and cute and clean and very adequate for what he needed. The space heaters worked great even though he experienced the biggest snow storm the panhandle has seen in about 100 years. He was asked to drip the water in his faucets overnight, which we Floridians in older homes know all about. He was unfamiliar with it but did a pretty good job, all in all. Overall, the stay was good and I think, most importantly, the price absolutely cannot be beat for the superb location.

10/10 Excellent

Zac D.

2 July 2024

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Location & Price Worth It

Lots of pros & cons about "The Jesse" but overall the pros outweighed the cons. Pro 1: Location close walking to main downtown & driving to beach. Pro 2: Price for location. Pro 3: 2x Strong Window AC Units. Pro 4: Great on-call customer support. Con 1: Very old property. Pealing paint, squeaking floor, grungy feel, some things falling apart/down, etc Con 2: Extremely sandy floor when arrived. Con 3: Communication all occurred outside of VRBO app (Phone calls, emails). Con 4: Did not receive check in details till 12:30am after having to call 24/7 support number. Generally great for someone who wants to be downtown but does not care about luxury.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

28 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

5 Nov 2024

Perfect!

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: Everything was great! Good location for walking around downtown Pensacola. Would enjoy staying here again.

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4/10 Poor

Allison T.

9 Oct 2024

The Jesse

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were disappointed in the condition of the house: no curtains in living room and kitchen. Both sets of locks on front door and back door were very loose and hard to get into. The art work was missing in the living room. Bathroom selves were almost falling off, and toilet paper holder is hanging by one screw. The kitchen oven door was dirty. The floor needed a good mopping. We were never able to park in front of the house, like it said in the ad. The photos in the ad were very misleading. It doesn’t look like anyone is making an effort to keep this property up. And the worst thing is, we were visited by several Palmetto bugs.We believe the pictures of the property do not match reality. It’s our opinion that alittle TLC could massage The Jesse into the charming little home that it can be.Allison and Jeffrey Thompson

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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6/10 Okay

THOMAS D.

16 Apr 2024

Pensacola Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Although I understand the Cottage (Jesse) we stayed in was 120 years old, it certainly left a lot to be desired. Window frames extremely peeled and weak. Walls needed to be stripped and new sheetrock put up. The cottage was cleaner when we left than when we arrived. It was, however, a convenient location. The Downtown area is a very old area, but the places that were kept up were very nice. Unless you are a beach fanatic, there isn't much to do except go to a bar or restaurant. We would recommend the Hub Staceys or McGuires Irish Restaurant for drinks and food. Will we be .

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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