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Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Gulf Breeze

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Breeze

Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Gulf Breeze vacation home, you'll find Naval Live Oaks Nature Preserve and Gulf Islands National Seashore. Tiger Point Golf and Country Club and Santa Rosa Sound are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Sound - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gulf Islands National Seashore - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Naval Live Oaks Nature Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Pensacola Beach Beaches - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Opal Beach - 14 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 24 min drive
  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rio Bravo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming

Your Private Gulf Coast Retreat - Less than 10 minutes from America's #1 Beach

Welcome to EMERALD WAVES HIDEAWAY, a newly renovated 3-bedroom home designed for families seeking the perfect Florida beach vacation. Enjoy the best of both worlds: Pensacola Beach (named the top beach in the USA by Condé Nast Traveler) just minutes away, plus your own oasis with a private heated pool and game room for ultimate flexibility and comfort.

Prime Location:
Nestled in peaceful Gulf Breeze, you're ideally positioned between multiple award-winning beaches and local attractions. Pensacola Beach's world-renowned sugar-white sands are less than 10 minutes away, Navarre Beach 20 minutes, with restaurants, shopping, golf, and family entertainment all nearby.
The Property:
Our spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home comfortably sleeps up to 9 guests. You'll find luxury DreamCloud king beds in the master bedrooms with premium linens throughout, plus a third bedroom with bunk beds perfect for kids.
Amenities That Make a Difference:
Private heated pool in screened lanai—no bugs, no crowds, no extra fees. Swim morning or evening in complete privacy.
New game room with entertainment for all ages, perfect for downtime between beach adventures.
Fully equipped kitchen with premium appliances including air fryer, blender, and everything you need to prepare family meals.
Coffee and tea bar equipped with Keurig and drip coffee maker to start your mornings off right.
Beach essentials provided—chairs, umbrella, and toys so you can head straight to the sand.
Dedicated workspace with high-speed wifi for anyone mixing work with vacation.

Why Families Choose Us:
You're not paying luxury beachfront prices, yet you're close enough to experience America's best beach daily. Return home to your quiet neighborhood, take a dip in your private pool, fire up the grill, and let the kids enjoy the game room while you unwind on the lanai. It's the space, privacy, and value that hotel rooms and beachfront condos simply can't match.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

This property requires a $1000 security deposit and a signed rental agreement to be completed within 10 days of booking or cancellation may occur.
A photo of a government issued ID will be collected with the rental agreement. The name must match the reservation and payment method.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Any unauthorized animals will result in a $500 fee

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming to the airport?

This vacation home is 15.4 mi (27-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming to the beach?

This vacation home is 18.9 mi (28-min drive) from Navarre Beach and 9.1 mi (18-min drive) from Pensacola Beach Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming to downtown Gulf Breeze?

This vacation home is 3.8 mi away from Gulf Breeze.

Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very welcoming and the house has everything we needed! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding location, very convenient to Downtown Pensacola, Navarre Beach, and short drives to Elgin and NSA Pensacola. Plethora of restaurants nearby, would recommend the Pointe, Golf Club Restuarant/Pub for some great steaks. Rooms were well apportioned and decorated, comfortable beds and linens. Onsite laundry made the long stay enjoyable. Easy check in and out, excellent rapport with host, Wayne, Everything was above board, making it a stellar location for those having business or just a well deserved vacation in Gulf Breeze.
Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay. Property was clean. Pool had some dead algae that had been treated a couple days before bc of surrounding trees. Called host. He had someone there taking care of it early next morning. Would definitely stay at the property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

April C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It exceeded our expectations! A beautiful home and neighborhood. Loved the decor in the house, it was so nice and plenty of room! Our family really enjoyed the pool and how close it was to Pensacola beach
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vance M.

Liked: Cleanliness

tater tot

great home, planning on booking again in 2026
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennings E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

The house and pool were amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house!

This home was IT.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

MDean

The host, Wayne, was responsive to questions. This is the cleanest property we have ever stayed at. The neighborhood is extremely quiet. The pool is a huge plus. It would be nice to pay an option to heat it about 10 degrees more. Even on a sunny day it was too cool to get in. We will definitely use again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect vacation house

Emerald waves was a perfect house for our group!!! Four adults, 2 teens, and a toddler. The weather could've been warmer, but we made the best of it!!! Wayne keeps the pool nice and warm so we were still able to enjoy it!!! Great location, house had every amenity you could think of!!! We had a wonderful time and made a lot of great memories in Pensacola Beach!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasey J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay

The house was located in a safe/family friendly neighborhood which was awesome! They have everything you need! They even had chairs/toys for the beach! The only problem was that the pool water was too cold to swim in. The weather was nice and I thought the water would have been warmer. It just bummed my kids out that they couldn't swim.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family get away

Property was clean, spacious, filled with all amenities needed for a relaxing week stay. Communication with property owner were professional and expedient. Thank you again, we would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 2024 Family Vacation

We loved our stay Emerald Waves Hideaway. The house was very clean. The neighborhood was nice, quiet, and conveniently located with restaurants and grocery stores within a close distance. The property owner always responded quickly to any questions/emails. We especially enjoyed lazy evenings by the pool. We highly recommend staying here and would stay again if we are ever in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice D., Cranford NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

The pool was great and a convenient location

The house had everything we needed great location the pool was the best. Our granddaughters really enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

The house was great, 10 minutes from the beach, shops and restaurants nearby. The kids and the adults loved the pool and the game room. Would recommend to anyone interested in a trip to Pensacola.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

katherine p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to everything in a safe quiet neighborhood

I truly enjoyed my stayed at the home. Communication was smooth. I loved that the TV remotes all worked with each TV, it made it easy when a tv remote died during our trip. No complaints. The pool and game room was the highlight of our stay. Everything was clean and provided amenities like ice cooler, chairs, umbrellas and toys for the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break vacation

We had a wonderful time at the property as the house/pool/game room were perfect for our family. When we arrived the pool heater was not working and the pool water was cold, but as soon as we told Wayne, he had someone over the next day to address the issue promptly and were able to enjoy both the pool and surrounding aria of Gulf Breeze/Pensacola. For anyone traveling with kids/teens we highly recommend this property, thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect work-cation

This is a nicely appointed home in a quiet neighborhood about 15 minutes from Pensacola Beach. The pool was perfect and being able to link my computer to the tv on the lanai made it possible for me to watch my work conference while being with my daughter as she swam. My 16yo son loved having his own room with smart tv where he could escape from his parents. 😁 Wayne responded promptly to communication and offered suggestions for nearby beaches. This is an FYI only…bring your own baggies, aluminum foil, etc. The kitchen was nicely stocked with seasonings and we managed just fine with the pans that are provided. 💯 recommend and hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorena K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jem of a house!!

Beautiful house, great location and the host communicated well and quickly! The house is roomy with plenty of beds for a large family and extra seats for dining also. Location is ideal - great little, quiet neighborhood, but close to restaurants and stores.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and fun property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Emerald Waves! The heated pool and game room were a big hit with our kids. We loved having space for the in-laws to join us too. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. The location was great to visit both downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach. The neighborhood was quiet and well decorated at Christmas! We will definitely stay here again when we visit the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D., INDEPENDENCE, Ky----Near Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We stayed at the Emerald Waves Home 08/5/23 thru 08/12/23. Prior to our trip we contacted our host with numerous questions and he was always pleasant on the phone, answered our questions and even sent us pictures of the high chair and pack n play. The house definitely met all our needs; it is very clean, spacious, comfortable and well stocked with bath towels, toiletries and the kitchen had lots of dishes, utensils, etc. The pool was everybodies favorite place and we spent mornings, afternoons and evenings playing in the water. It was a very hot week while we there so the pool and ocean were our go to places. If we are ever in the Pensacola area we would definitely stay here again. Thank you for a very fun vacation and being our home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Satisfied Customers!

Exactly as described, excellent communication as needed with owner, pool is amazing! It was nice to be so close to the zoo, Naval museum and beach….and not have to deal with being around a ton of people in a hotel or share our pool. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Central Location to Many Forms of Entertainment

The house itself was very open and friendly. The natural lighting and layout were comforting. It was clean, felt secure, and the neighborhood was quiet and friendly. The host was very accessible and helpful, extremely quick to respond, and greatly accommodating. The location is very central to Pensacola to the north and the beaches and entertainment to the south. Only a 35-minute drive to the military bases and airport, and well off the beaten path. My family and I would definitely stay again and we look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Property was as described, the home was very clean and has everything we needed plus some. We did not get to enjoy the pool as much as we would have liked due to the weather so we took advantage of all the board games. The area is close to multiple attractions but the neighborhood was quiet. The communication with the property manager was great as well. We enjoyed our stay and will stay again the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Classy!

Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022