Waterfront Family Retreat | Calm Water Swimming | Close to Gulf Beaches | House in Pensacola
3 Bedroom House in Ono Island, Pensacola
🌊 Calm Water Swimming at Your Doorstep • Gulf Beaches Minutes Away
Welcome to a truly special family retreat on the Big Lagoon, where children can swim and play safely all day in calm, shallow water, while the iconic white-sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are just minutes away.
This home is perfectly suited to families wanting to explore beautiful Pensacola:
• The Lagoon is peaceful, protected, warm and ideal for children.
• The Gulf is breathtaking, dramatic and perfect for beach days and adventures.
• Together, they create the best of both worlds for a relaxed, memorable family holiday.
🏡 Designed for Families • Loved by Kids!
This spacious waterfront home comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests and is designed for families to spend real time together, without feeling crowded.
Highlights families love:
• Calm lagoon swimming directly outside the house
• A fun upstairs family suite that kids adore
• Large open-plan living and dining areas
• A generous screened-in porch with water views
• Shaded picnic space and outdoor shower downstairs
Children can swim, paddle, explore and play from morning to evening, while adults relax nearby, coffee in hand.
🌅 The Screened-In Porch • Everyone’s Favorite Spot
The large screened-in porch is the heart of the home. It’s where mornings begin with coffee overlooking the water, post-lunch siestas stretch into lazy afternoons and evenings end with glowing lagoon sunsets.
Breezy and beautifully positioned, this space is consistently mentioned as a guest favorite.
🛋️ Space to Gather • Space to Breathe
The open-plan living and dining areas are ideal for large families and multi-generational groups. There is comfortable seating for everyone, dining space for shared meals and celebrations, smart TV with access to your streaming accounts and high-speed internet for work, school or entertainment.
Whether you’re cooking together, playing games or winding down after a full day outdoors, the house feels relaxed and easy.
🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen for Family Meals
The kitchen is fully equipped for real cooking.
It's perfect for family breakfasts before beach days, packing lunches for Gulf outings and easy dinners in the evenings. Everything you need to eat well and comfortably is here.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Amenities
We’ve included thoughtful touches to make travelling with children easier.
• Travel cot
• Family board games and puzzles
• Outdoor shower (great after swimming)
• Washer and dryer
📍 Location & Getting Around
You’re perfectly positioned to explore the area:
• Perdido Key is minutes away
• Pensacola Beach is an easy drive
• Downtown Pensacola offers dining, shops, history and attractions
A detailed welcome book is provided with curated recommendations for family-friendly activities, restaurants and outings.
✨ The Vibe
This is a not a generic rental or a crowded beach scene. This is a real family home and the pace here is slow, peaceful and family-focused. It’s a place where children thrive, parents truly unwind and days are shaped by water, light, and time together. Families return year after year for exactly this feeling.
• • • Discount offered for stays of a week or longer • • •
There are so many things to do nearby! Here are some ideas:
Time on the water:
• Southwind Marina is 100 yards away; boaters are welcome.
• Paddleboarding, jet skiing, sailing and deep-sea fishing at Rock Bottom Charters, • • Blue Dolphin Cruises and Big Lagoon Jet Ski rental (1 mi).
• Big Lagoon State Park (1 mi) and famous Johnson’s Beach (with its sugar-white sand directly on the Gulf of Mexico) is a quick 2 miles away.
• Gulf Islands National Seashore Park (2 mi) is a beautiful wild stretch of sand referred to as a ‘treasure’ among the more developed beaches in the area, and offers hiking, biking trails, kayaking, snorkeling, wild-watching and Ranger-led tours.
Eating and drinking:
• Local breweries include Gary’s Brewery and Biergarten on Gulf Beach Highway and Pensacola Bay Brewery.
• Blue Bayou Coffee Company on Gulf Beach Highway
• Jaco’s, an upscale fine dining facility, is just down the road.
• For the gourmet, a visit to Joe Paddy’s Seafood reveals the freshest seafood selections arriving daily on its shrimp boat fleet.
• Famous Flora-Bama (7 mi) hosts weekly live concerts on the beach, is a popular hot spot and dance venue.
Sporting:
• Golfing opportunities can be found at Lost Key Golf Club (3 mi) and Perdido Bay Golf Club (2 mi).
• Public tennis courts are available all around Pensacola, and private coaching is available at Roger Scott Tennis Center.
• Perdido Key Children’s Park is within walking distance of our home.
• AA Pensacola Wahoos minor league baseball (Miami Marlins farm team) is a popular family attraction.
Arts and Culture:
• The world famous National Naval Aviation Museum (at1 mi) is an absolute must-see attraction. The Pensacola Lighthouse is also on base and a popular spot.
• Downtown historic Seville Square is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and features a gazebo for local free concerts and festivals.
• T. T. Wentworth Museum, located in Plaza Ferdinand VII, is part of the historic Pensacola Village Museum complex.
Local excursions:
• The Pensacola Beach Boardwalk is a 15 mile drive and Santa Rosa Island is a popular day trip.
• Orange Beach, Alabama is a 15 mile drive and popular excursion for beaching on the Gulf, dining and shopping.
• New Orleans is a 3 hour drive and easy overnight trip.
We want guests to fall in love with our unique beach house on the Big Lagoon and we are always open to suggestions to have you come back again and again!
Home amenities include:
• Large Open Kitchen/Dining area overlooking the water
• Fully equipped kitchen with full-sized appliances and glasses, dishes and cookware
• Laundry room with large Washer/Dryer
• Starter supplies of paper towels, dishwasher tablets and laundry detergent provided
• Efficient heating and cooling system - 2 zones
• Ceiling fans in all rooms
• High-speed Internet access
• Smart large TV in the open living area with Cable/DVD (guests may sign-in to personal Netflix, Hulu, etc.)
• Outdoor private parking for up to 4 vehicles
• Non-smoking environment
• Pets not allowed
• Long term rental agreements and prices available for NAS Schools Command
Waterfront Family Retreat | Calm Water Swimming | Close to Gulf Beaches is located in Ono Island. Waterfront Family Retreat | Calm Water Swimming | Close to Gulf Beaches provides accommodation, featuring Sports/Activities, Internet, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This House features Sports/Activities, Internet, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Waterfront Family Retreat | Calm Water Swimming | Close to Gulf Beaches has 3 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ono Island has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Ono Island, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Air conditioning
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Outdoor shower
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Hair dryer
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Bathtub or shower
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Toilet paper
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Soap
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3 bathrooms
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Towels provided
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Bed sheets provided
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3 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Living room
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Stovetop
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Paper towels
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Dishwasher
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Refrigerator
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Lobster/crab pot
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Coffee/tea maker
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Oven
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Microwave
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Electric kettle
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Washing machine and dryer
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Near laundromat
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Laundry facilities
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On the beach
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Car required
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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No elevators
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Smoke-free property
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Jet skiing nearby
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Kayaking nearby
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Parasailing nearby
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Scuba diving nearby
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Tennis on site
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Birdwatching nearby
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Boat on site
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Fishing nearby
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Water skiing nearby
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Power boating nearby
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Water tubing nearby
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Golfing on site
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Stereo
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Games
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Smart TV with cable/satellite service
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Books
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Video library
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DVD player
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Recycling
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Unit size: 2600 sq ft (242 sq m)
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English
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Near the bay
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Near the ocean
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Near a hospital
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Near the sea
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On the waterfront
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Desk
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Desk chair
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Travel crib
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Children's dinnerware
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Children's games
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Children's books
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Playground
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Children's toys
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Outdoor furniture
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Garden
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Patio
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Dock
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Deadbolt lock
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Fire extinguisher
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Close to skiing
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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