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Gumbo Bungalow: Private Heated Pool w/ Swim-up Bar, Volleyball, Ping Pong

Family-friendly holiday home in Pensacola Beach with an outdoor pool

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Gumbo Bungalow: Private Heated Pool w/ Swim-up Bar, Volleyball, Ping Pong provides amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gumbo Bungalow: Private Heated Pool w/ Swim-up Bar, Volleyball, Ping Pong

Gumbo Bungalow

Impeccably maintained & stocked with all the perks. This home sits on a large corner lot (130' x 105') adjacent to a 50' easement which offers great views & access to both Gulf & Sound. There is a sidewalk & boardwalk that deliver you the very short distance (approx. 100') to the emerald waters & sugary white sand of the Gulf.

Please note that the two levels of the home are not accessible with an interior stariway. You will find exterior stairways in both the front yard (driveway) and backyard (pool area) with doorways and easy access.
This setup does not work for all family dynamics, but we love it as it provides a separation of spaces, and places to escape, during a long comingling week at the beach.

The gathering area provides vinyl plank flooring, granite counters, plantation shutters, vaulted ceiling & a large flatscreen wall mount television. There is meal seating for 15 including both dining table & breakfast bar.

Stepping through the french doors from the family room onto the large balcony outside you are immediately wowed by the main attraction of this home. The large gunite saltwater pool allows enjoyment for all ages. There is a spacious 1' landing perfect for the toddles to play, two in pool staircases providing easy entry, bench seating as well as the swim-up bar provides multiple seating areas. Jump out of the pool and enjoy a game of volleyball or badminton on the grass court, or try your hand at horseshoes. Sunbathe on the pool deck, gaze out at the ocean views from the upper deck, or take shelter from the sun on the lower shaded patio which is great for hiding from the sun and playing in the sand with bucket and shovel in hand. This is also the spot to fire up the charcoal grill for the family cookout, which is adjacent to the homes additional recreation space with ping pong table.
. . . Simply amazing.

KITCHEN:
Coffee Makers (automatic drip)
Dishes, Glasses & Utensils
Pots, Pans & Cookware
Toaster
Griddle
Blenders
Mixer
Crockpot
Fryer

DINING:
8 Top Table Seating
7 Top Bar Seating
Toddler Highchair

5 BEDROOMS:
Bedroom 1 - 1 King Bed, 1 oversized Chase Lounge
Bedroom 2 - 1 King Bed
Bedroom 3 - 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4 - 1 Queen Bed, Twin over Queen Bunk
Bedroom 5 - 1 Queen Bed, Twin over Queen Bunk
There are 2 twin roll-away beds and 1 pack-n-play which can be used in many places.

4 BATHROOMS:
Bathroom 1 - 2 Single Vanities, Toilet, Dual Head Shower
Bathroom 2 - Single Vanity, Toilet, Tub/Shower Combo
Bathroom 3 - 2 Single Vanities, Toilet, Tub/Shower Combo
Bathroom 4 - Outdoor Hot/Cold Privacy SHOWER ONLY

Keywords: Beach House

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 14 steps to reach entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling

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5 bed/3 Bath sleeps 19 Guests! Private Pool and steps to the Gulf!
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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
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The price is HK$2,525
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includes taxes & fees
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Gulf Breeze, FL

What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Quietwater Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Casino Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Fort Pickens - 18 min drive - 15.9 km

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! - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hilton - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dock - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sidelines Sports Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gumbo Bungalow: Private Heated Pool w/ Swim-up Bar, Volleyball, Ping Pong have a pool?

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

Is Gumbo Bungalow: Private Heated Pool w/ Swim-up Bar, Volleyball, Ping Pong pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gumbo Bungalow: Private Heated Pool w/ Swim-up Bar, Volleyball, Ping Pong?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gumbo Bungalow: Private Heated Pool w/ Swim-up Bar, Volleyball, Ping Pong?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gumbo Bungalow: Private Heated Pool w/ Swim-up Bar, Volleyball, Ping Pong?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gumbo Bungalow: Private Heated Pool w/ Swim-up Bar, Volleyball, Ping Pong located?

This family-friendly Pensacola Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Opal Beach and Pensacola Beach Beaches. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and Santa Rosa Sound are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Gumbo Bungalow: Private Heated Pool w/ Swim-up Bar, Volleyball, Ping Pong Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melinda P.

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

Nice Place

We loved the pool and location to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

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

Wonderful house

House was perfect for everything we needed for a perfect family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurie & Mike S.

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

Great!

Loved Gumbo Bungalow! Perfect location close to beach with tons to entertain the kids. Pool was a hit. They all want to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Great House

We have a lovely time swimming and visiting for my birthday celebration weekend. The house was plenty big to host everyone! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raiven W.

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

Great Vaca!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We had a few minor set backs with the air, but Stephany was awesome in working with us to get it resolved! Her communication was well appreciated! She definitely goes above and beyond for her guests. The pool area was a big hit for our group. We love the area. Would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

3 Generation Vacation

Great location to the beach, having our own private pool and activities area. The lay out of the house was perfect for 10 people. Would highly recommend it. 👌
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Valeria N.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

3 Bedroom only!

Listed as 5 br. Nope! Ur charged full price but the downstairs is bug infested damp no lights unsafe (doors not sturdy) unfinished GARAGE with yard sale beds. The bunk was so shaky the 4yo was scared it would collapse. No access to the house without going outside. Location excellent. Nice pool but heated by sun only. No reply from host except charging the card. Beware
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

thomas v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gumbo bungalow

The location and house are awesome. We had a great time. The house definitely needs some TLC!!! Could use a better cleaning before guest arrive. That being said it is definetly worth renting. Love Pensacola !!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Start with the good- great location, super quiet! Great communication with owner! The pool was great and plenty of outdoor seating for a large group. Property needs some serious TLC. Steps out to beach walk are falling apart and are a serious trip hazard for kids/ older adults. The wood is actually coming off the steps. Tried to use the pans to cook but everything just burns to the bottom and took forever to clean. The kids rooms have no access to the main living without going outside. Bath tub in one of the bathrooms was SO LOUD we thought we would break through the floor. Two of the beds (one king and another queen) squeak so loud whenever you turn over, it woke everyone in the bed up. Ok property if your main thing is pool/outdoor seating! Will say again, the owner had great communication. Just need to put a little time and updates in the house and it would be great!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kerry M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Gumbo House Review July 2025

The house has a great location and a decent pool. The house had not been cleaned properly when we arrived. In general the house is rundown. The area outside under the decking was dirty as well. There were a lot of bugs. The owner did call in an exterminator which did help. The owner did call in repairment to fix a plumbing leak and the HVAC failure. I would never rent this place again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Joan F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We booked this property for a family vacation for 11 people. We had an amazing time and we always make the best of anywhere we go no matter what happens and hardly complain about anything. The backyard is a literal Oasis and is the best part of this whole house, the pool is a dream. Now on to the inside of the house, the furniture is majorly outdated upstairs and downstairs. The couches smell very bad, when I say bad I mean they smell like pee and moldy, and the beds squeak a lot and you can tell everything is VERY used, yes this is a rental I understand they are used a lot but these are ALOT. The next biggest issue is when we got there we was hit in the face with the smell of Raid bug killer. We figured okay maybe they had an ant issue of something they took care of, we later learned that was not the case. They have a major bug issue, more specifically centipedes, worms, and the giant wood beetles that look like roaches. The biggest issue of all in this whole house is the mold. You can see the mold growing in places in the down stairs bathroom and it’s not just a little.Once the raid smell cleared out some all you smelled after was a moldy mildew smell. Like I said previously, our group can work with anything and made the house work the best way we could to our standards. I hope this helps someone else because the previous ratings are very misleading.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Camp Benvenutti

The kids loved the pool, once I got it cooled down. It’s directly in the sun and has to have some kind of shade sail and fountains to cool it down. Very inexpensive to to install, This allowed us to enjoy the big pool with all of the kids. Great location, right on the sidewalk to the beach and all of our family members, that we’re staying at the fancy houses on the beach front. We loved the vibe. Needs a through deep cleaning, not a deal breaker. Great memories were made.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house worked well for our family. Eight adults and four kids. The pool design is fantastic. Easy access to the beach. The beach is great! The downstairs rooms are not as nice as the upstairs rooms, but hey when you’re accommodating a lot of people and kids, it’s fine. Appreciated greatly the pool toys and beach toys and chairs as we arrived by airplane. Towels provided are great. Beds are good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joli B.

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

Great amenities and location.

Great house and location. The house was perfect for our large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl S.

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

Best Christmas Ever

We loved our stay at the Gumbo Bungalow!Super easy to check in, lots of great things to do in the area.So close to the beach and plenty of amenities to make our stay comfortable. Even included everything we needed for our 1 year old grandson.The pool was fabulous, our grandchildren and young adults alike swam every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Graduation Weekend

We had a great family weekend for UWF graduation. The pool was a highlight for the kiddos and very nicely heated to allow for cold weather swimming! Downstairs did need some airing out due to misty smell but did not affect the trip or ability to sleep. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

Perfection!

We are so excited about our stay at the Gumbo Bungalow - it was everything we hoped it would be and then some! Location is perfect. Pool was lovely and warm. Kitchen was very well appointed with quality pots and pans and equipment. The towels were thick and Lucious. Beach towels were plentiful and thick Outdoor furniture was awesome. Obvious that the place is being cared for. Stephany was quick to respond to my messages. Washer and dryer handled everything from tiny loads to extra large loads of beach towels. Highly recommend staying here - perfect for the teenagers we had with us to have some space to call their own yet be upstairs for breakfast lunch and dinner together. Bonus! Super Delta Flyover directly over our pool on Wednesday! It was a wonderful week of family fun. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Beth S.

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

Beautiful Location for A Relaxing Stay

This was a ladies retreat with mostly senior citizens The accommodation s were great, but we had some challenges with lighting and it would have been wonderful to have a rail for the pool. The host was amazing! She responded very quickly and the things we needed to know wete posted for everyone to see. It was a perfect location and the hpuse is beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conrad K.

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

Fantastic!!!!

We loved staying here. Our family gathered here from Florida, Texas, and Colorado and we all had a great time and have already started talking and planning our next vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

mike P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice, but could use updates.

Overall I would stay here again. But there were a few pretty big issues. Let me start off with the positives. The location was excellent. You were just a short walk from the beach and a few min drive from shopping and restaurants. The pool was amazing. I really liked how private the place felt.The neighborhood was super quiet. The upstairs was nicely laid out and had plenty of space for our families to hang out. The house definitely needs some upkeep. The pictures do not reflect the house in any capacity. Just a little paint would go a huge way with this place. We booked this house with the intention of having 12 people. Thankfully 3 bailed last min so we had a total of 5 adults and 4 kids. This made a huge difference in our stay because the 2 bedrooms downstairs were not usable. They smelled of mold terribly and had a lot of bugs. It is also worth noting that the downstairs is not accessible to the upstairs without going outside. We found the downstairs bathroom convenient as a pool bathroom though. They also had a black rubber mat in front of the backdoor that got SUPER hot during the day. More than one person burned their feet on it, forgetting to put shoes on after getting out of the pool. There was no green grass or sandbox either. Despite these problems I would stay here again if only needing a 3 bedroom place with 2 king beds, one queen and a rollaway bed. I just really wish they would update their pictures. It left me feeling very hoodwinked.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Family annual beach trip

We all enjoyed the property. Kitchen was nicely equipped. It just needed more dish rags and towels. And bathing towels and wash rags, as well. The guest that occupied the downstairs bedrooms were a little inconvenienced with not having stairs inside. They had to go outside, rain or shine to get to their bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

CANDI E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family of 16

Property needs a lot of TLC. Things that you should know… 1. Toaster only toasts one side of bread. 2. Downstairs inaccessible from top portion, you must go outside to access. 3.Paint on exterior peeling, boards to walk way to beach dangerous and loose. 4. Multiple areas of missing fencing. 5. No cleaning supplies on site like windex or surface cleaners at all with a glass large kitchen table. Overall just felt very run down. I would not rent the place again. Pool was wonderful for the kids and beach was close. A few $ invested could make a huge day
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anita L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and close to the beach!

Overall we enjoyed our stay, house was comfortable and clean, besides some issues with bedding but it got worked out. Property manager was easy to communicate with. The outside could use some TLC. But close to the beach, pool was fun and clean. Definitely recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kris C.

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

Spring Break

Overall impression is it certainly served the needs of two families. Pool was a hit. Poolside and deck was also nice and sunny. Ping pong, pool volleyball and horseshoes was popular. Master bedroom had no remote to tv. Yard volleyball net should be redone. Didn’t bother using. Definitely upkeep, but we all enjoyed ourselves!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jared H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great Pool & Location, property needs TLC

Overall it was a decent stay considering the price. The heated pool was fantastic and the location to public beach access was great. Very short easy walk to the beach even with kids and beach bags. The neighborhood was fairly quiet and felt safe. The house has taken a bit of wear and tear over the years and does need some TLC and a deep clean. Pictures of the property are dated. Aslo we did not realize the bedrooms on the lower level can only be accessed from outside, so we had to rethink our sleeping arrangements with the younger children but in the end it worked out for our 3 families each with one kid.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024