On the beach.You'll find Yellow River Marsh Preserve State Park and East Bay within 3 miles (5 km) of this cottage. Yellow River Marsh Aquatic Preserve and Garcon Point Water Managment Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Pensacola State College - 21 min drive - 18.7 miles
University of West Florida - 21 min drive - 18.5 miles
Cordova Mall - 22 min drive - 19.5 miles
Oops Alley - 26 min drive - 17.2 miles
Navarre Beach - 48 min drive - 34.5 miles
Getting around
Pensacola Station - 25 min drive
Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 15 min drive
Circle K - 10 min drive
Circle K - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Taco Bell - 14 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.
Carriage House on 120 acres on Blackwater Bay with Private Pool
Carriage House at the Rainbow Land Estate
Fresh, comfortable carriage house above garage nestled on 120 acres on Blackwater Bay. If you’d like to relax in nature but have all the creature comforts of home, this is the place. Large great room, vaulted ceilings, full size kitchen, gas fireplace, front porch with ceiling fans & outdoor speakers, and a large back deck with outdoor speakers over the sawgrass estuary. An 800’ boardwalk over the seagrass estuary leads to the sand beach, bay, pier and boathouse. The boathouse includes power, water, lighting, underwater fish light and Bluetooth sound system. The property also includes a gated entry, a duck pond, night lighting, a pool, and incredibly beautiful views.
The carriage house includes an open floorplan great room with a fireplace, large sectional couch, daybed with two twin mattresses, large kitchen island and an extra-large TV, one bedroom with queen bed, large TV and walk-in closet, bathroom with two entrances (one from bathroom and one from kitchen), double sinks and glass walk-in shower, and mezzanine with ships ladder leading to four semi-private bunks each with twin mattress. The carriage house sleeps eight (8) inclusive of the bunks and trundle daybed.
The rental includes washer/dryer, high speed internet and an integrated sound system inside and out. All TV’s have access to the most popular steaming services such as Netflix, HULU, Amazon Prime, YouTube TV, HBO Max, Showtime, Apple TV, etc. A standby generaqtor stands ready to power the entire estate.
Yamaha Jetboat, two Yahama Jet Skis and two Sea Kayaks available for day and half day rentals. Inquire with Owner regarding rates and availability.
The property is located 20 minutes from Pensacola, FL, 10 minutes from Milton, FL, 25 minutes from Gulf Breeze, FL, 25 minutes from NAS Whiting Field, Milton, FL, 30 minutes from Pensacola Beach, FL, 30 minutes from Navarre Beach, FL, and 35 minutes from Crestview, FL.
Special Notes: The owner lives on-site. The House adjacent to the Carriage House also rents on VRBO and common areas are accessible to both rentals. The Carriage House is on the second floor over the garage and is not wheelchair accessible. Accessing the mezzanine from the ships ladder does require an adult to crawl out/stoop down till under the peek of the roof where headroom is at its maximum. Additionally, families with young children, please note there are elevated decks and porches with railings, a mezzanine bunk area with steep ships ladder, an unfenced pond and pool, a boardwalk without railings over the sawgrass estuary, and the owner’s pets and barnyard animals freely roam the grounds. This rental is pet friendly (if pet fee paid at booking) however due to the free ranging dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkey, visiting pets must be kept on a lease when outdoors (unless enjoying the beach/bay). The one resident rooster will crow in the early morning hours. As an estate, renovation, alterations and/or upgrades may be ongoing on-site during the lease period. Such work, if any, would be limited to the grounds (driveway, pond, dock, landscaped areas, forest, etc.) and would not be on or within the leased property itself (the Carriage House).
Before booking and remitting payment, please open and read the Short-Term Lease Agreement. By booking the property, you are agreeing to the provisions contained within the agreement.
Finally, please note the following House Rules before booking:
1. Arrive/Depart: Please note check in time is after 3:00 pm and check out time is by 10:00 am.
2. Cleaning: While you have been charged a fee for a final cleaning, straightening up and general light cleaning like wiping down countertops and sweeping up excess debris on the floors is expected of you during your stay.
3. Supervision: All children, elderly or frail adults enjoying the outdoors must be constantly supervised by a responsible adult who can swim. The pool, bay, pond, boardwalks, and dock are not equipped with safety features such as a fence, railings or other pool or water area safety barriers. Children and elderly frail adults outdoors must be always supervised. There is no exception to the rule.
4. No Diving: Please instruct all in your party, no diving into any body of water on the property. The pool, the bay and the ponds are all shallow and the true depth can be very deceiving. Please, no diving, especially off the dock. Due to tides, the water depth varies widely. The bay depth the day before may not be the same depth today. No diving, no diving, no diving, anywhere on the property, ever!
5. Quiet Hours: Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Quiet hours consist of keeping all outside noise at a minimum level. Outside speakers shall be set to off and voices shall be maintained at a low respectful level.
6. Parking: Parking is very limited. Carpooling is encouraged. Garage Bay #1 within the enclosed four car garage is reserved for Carriage House Guest. Additional parking will be in the gravel parking area between the main house and the Carriage House. Please do not block the other garage bay doors or circle driveway.
7. Smoking: Smoking is allowed on the front porch and gravel driveway/parking areas only. Smoking inside, on the grounds, or on the back deck is strictly prohibited. Please fully extinguish cigarette butts and deposited them in an outside trash cans. Leaving cigarette butts on the ground anywhere is a big no no. There are no rules against vaping.
8. Open Flames: Please note the burning of candles is not allowed inside or outside. The inside fireplace is a remote-controlled gas fireplace. Fires outside will be restricted to the outside fireplace at the pool area and on the beach. Please never leave fires unattended and please FULLY extinguished them before walking away. The area including this property experience a wildfire in 2020 and much of the damage to the forest can still be seen today.
9. Interior Gas Fireplace: Please enjoy the remote-controlled fireplace but NEVER leave it on while you sleep or when you leave the interior of the house. Even if stepping out for only a few minutes, please shut fireplace off. It is very quick and easy to restart upon your return if you wish.
10. Fire Extinguishers. Two fire extinguishers are located within the Carriage House living space with additional fire extinguishers located in the lower-level garage. Please familiarize yourself with their location.
11. Trash: All trash generated during guests stay shall be deposited in the trash cans maintained inside the Carriage House and around the property. At no time shall trash or cigarette butts be left on the ground. Please do not flush any sanitary products or baby wipes down the toilet.
12. Guests of Guest: Guests visiting for the day (not one of the paid overnight guests) are limited to four and must exit the property by 11:30 PM. Sorry, open-ended parties are not allowed unless both properties are booked and a “paid for” event has been pre-arranged with Owner. Guests of guest over four is considered a “paid for” event and shall be approved in advance by Owner and subject to an event fee paid in advance of event. Even if an event fee has been paid, the maximum number of Guest on site at any one time related to this booking, to include overnight and guest visiting for the day, is fifteen (15).
13. Weapons: Discharging of weapons on the property for fun or sport is strictly forbidden. Weapons, if brought to property, must remain safely secured and out of sight.
14. Off Limits: Rental is for access and use of Carriage House and grounds only. Guests are not allowed to access main house, its porches or decks. Please respect Owner’s privacy.
15. Amenities: Please return all portable amenities such as beach chairs, pool toys, fishing gear, etc. to their respective storage place in the garage. Please pick-up behind yourself and ask your guest to do the same.
16. The pool is a common area. While guests are allowed to use the pool anytime they wish, please know the pool area can be used by the main house guests. The pool has underwater lights and nighttime use is allowed. Just be mindful of the “Quiet Hours”, “Supervision” and “No Diving” rules.
17. A/V Equipment: The AV Equipment, located in the bedroom closet, is controlled wirelessly. Please do not touch any of the settings, wiring, buttons, or connections. Anything that needs to be accomplished can and must be done through the Control 4 App. Please refer to the Operating Instructions binder.
18. Explosive Hazard: Fuels such as propane gas, gasoline and diesel fuel are stored on the property. Please strictly adhere to “Smoking” rule as well as all posted warning signs regarding “No Smoking” and “Flammables”.
19. Appliances: Upon leaving each day as well at the termination of your stay, please unplug portable appliances such as coffee pots, toaster, hair dryer and iron, and please turn off all lights and the interior fireplace.
20. We desire for you to have quiet private enjoyment of the property and desire that your stay is everything that you expected and more. However, failure to follow any of the House Rules is a breach of the terms and conditions of your reservation. We reserve the right to evict any guest or visitor who fails to adhere to the House Rules. If anything in the House Rules is unclear, please ask.
21. Renters and guest are responsible for their own health and safety as well as the health and safety of minors in their care.
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General
Electric car charging station
Garden
Unit size: 1,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
Rules
Please review the Lease Agreement for the required Departure Procedures that must be performed to avoid the possibility of additional cleaning fees.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
How close is Carriage House on 120 acres on Blackwater Bay with Private Pool to the airport?
This cottage is 19.1 mi (25-min drive) away from the Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Carriage House on 120 acres on Blackwater Bay with Private Pool have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.
How close is Carriage House on 120 acres on Blackwater Bay with Private Pool to the beach?
This cottage is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Carriage House on 120 acres on Blackwater Bay with Private Pool offer free breakfast?
This cottage does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Carriage House on 120 acres on Blackwater Bay with Private Pool?
No, there is no casino at this cottage.
What time is check-in at Carriage House on 120 acres on Blackwater Bay with Private Pool?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Carriage House on 120 acres on Blackwater Bay with Private Pool?
Free parking is not available at this cottage.
Does Carriage House on 120 acres on Blackwater Bay with Private Pool have a pool?
This cottage features an outdoor pool.
Does Carriage House on 120 acres on Blackwater Bay with Private Pool have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cottage.
How close is Carriage House on 120 acres on Blackwater Bay with Private Pool to downtown Milton?
This cottage is 7.3 mi away from Milton.
Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Pamela L.
Oct 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property. We would definitely stay again in the future.
Pamela L.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Misty G., Houston, Texas
Aug 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Favorite new vacation home!
We really enjoyed our stay. Nathan who also lives on site was more than accommodating. He was very friendly and very involved, in the best way. The home was as pictured, exactly as described. We can’t wait to go back again!
Misty G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wesley W.
Jun 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Just as advertised
This place did not disappoint. We loved our stay and will be recommending this place to family and friends!!
Wesley W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jun 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This was our first big family vacation. Fabulous place to stay at.
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hope D., Fort Payne, al
Jun 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Carriage house is amazing
The carriage house is even better than the pictures. We had an amazing stay, from swimming to fishing on the dock we couldn’t have picked a better vacation house. We loved it and will be back. Nathan is a great host.
Hope D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Natasha J.
Jun 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and many amenities.
Property just as pictured. Very relaxing. Easy access to many activities or you could stay here and not leave.
Natasha J.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tammy O.
May 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
This place was amazing. The carriage house was beautiful and the pool and scenery were amazing! I highly recommend staying here and Nathan was very responsive. Loved it!
Tammy O.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
James V.
Mar 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Milton Carriage house stay
Great quiet piece of property. We enjoyed fishing in the bay and sunbathing by the pool! The only negative was the pool was freezing, don’t think they have a heater.
James V.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Greet F.
Mar 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and serene!
If you’re looking for a quiet place to relax and hang out, this is the place for you! Bonus was that we could bring our dogs!
Greet F.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
4/10 Poor
James M.
Mar 24, 2025
Carriage House on 120 acres on Blackwater Bay
As a frequent traveler and property manager, I had high expectations for my stay. Unfortunately, several issues detracted from the experience.Day 1 Arrival:The owner's dogs barked excessively and entered the carriage house, disrupting our stay. Unattended maintenance issues included the removal of the Amazon Fire TV and inadequate cookware for the induction stove, which took over 15 minutes to boil water. With only one bathroom, coordination was challenging. The kitchen cabinets are placed very high—a design flaw that makes them inaccessible without a ladder. The upper bunk beds aren't suitable for anyone over 6 feet tall, making them more appropriate for one adult couple and a child over 7 years.Cleanliness Issues:Garbage was left around the property, and I had to clean up items from previous guests, including life preservers and crab skeletons in the kayaks. Given the 100 cleaning fee, I expected a higher standard. The charcoal grill was in poor condition; a gas grill would have been more convenient.Day 2 Observations:Parking was tight due to the landlord's belongings. The deck needs power washing, and the boardwalk lacks a handrail, posing safety risks for elderly or unstable individuals.Day 3:Late check-out was denied despite our courtesy cleaning. The double doors do not lock, posing a security risk. The landlord’s presence affected our privacy due to constant barking from the dogs.While the property has potential, it requires significant improvements
James M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Michael L.
Jan 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
mike
no comfortable chairs
Michael L.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pam G.
Oct 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Property was just as listed. We had a great stay. Very quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed a couple of days at pensacola beach and a ride into the cute yown of Milton. I could see our whole family renting the entire property.
Highly recommend.
Pam G.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melanie J.
Oct 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick anniversary weekend trip
Excellent spot for a short stay for our anniversary weekend Our 12 year old came along and loved the cozy beds in the loft. What a peaceful place.
Melanie J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
john d.
Sep 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding!
The carriage house is an awsome place for a couple.Would much like to return. Thanks Nathan!
john d.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laurie H., Florida
Aug 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Private and beautiful
Visiting our son in the Air Force and his family. Enjoyed the pool and the private dock that leads to a beach on the backwater. Beautiful and peaceful- host is great! Our second stay in a year.
Laurie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steph G.
Aug 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay at the Carriage House at Rainbowland
This property is beautiful. It is on the Bay and we enjoyed gorgeous sunsets and sunrises in the company of dolphins! We enjoyed fishing and swimming. It was a lovely place to relax and unwind and spend time as a family. Highly recommend!
Steph G.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Travis L.
Aug 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and unique property.
Great quiet place “away from it all”. Yet still close enough to run into Milton, or adventure to Pensacola, Fort Pickens, and beautiful beaches. The couple very minor issues we had were attended to very promptly and professionally(issues happen, it’s how a host handles them that really matter)! We would definitely consider returning and we all loved the pool!
Travis L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chantell L.
Jul 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
We loved the place and hope to stay again! The walks on the beach and the pool was our families favorite things. Also, close to beaches and restaurants but away enough for peace.
Chantell L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shawn R.
Jul 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
INCREDIBLE!!!
This property is truly amazing!!! It is nestled at the end of a private drive, with incredible bay views, and feels secluded. The finishes were very nice and the amenities were even better. My kids enjoyed swimming in the pool and catching fish from the dock. The host is very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Stop looking and book this place now!
Shawn R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brandon D.
Jun 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Florida Bliss
Loved our stay in Milton. Quality amenities, beautiful scenery, and perfect location. The quiet in the evenings was perfect after noisy beaches and boardwalks. Family will be happy to return!
Brandon D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
JAMES F.
Jun 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
great stay
this was a great trip and amazing place to stay so comfortable and quiet and peaceful and easy to access i will for sure try to stay again
JAMES F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cassie M.
Jun 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Made our 14.5 hour trip here so worth it!
I had been planning our family vacation for almost a year, so to say I was nervous about how it would end up was an understatement. Nathan and Rainbowland exceeded my expectation ten-fold, and it will forever be one of my favorite vacations. It is 30 minutes to and hour (depending on traffic and where you go exactly) to the beaches which is perfect. It is enough "off the grid" to feel private but only about 7-10 minutes from a gas station, food, bait shop, etc. The property and house was immaculate, and Nathan responded very promptly to the few little requests we had to make that wasn't already thought of and taken care of beforehand. We fished off the dock every day and caught multiple different types, swam to our hearts content, and relaxed. The ONLY con if you can call it that is having to share the dock and pool with the plantation house guests. The dock has a long runway and is pretty decently sized so that shouldn't be a problem, but if you don't like having to share a pool with other people than that would be the only thing you'd need to reconsider if wanting to stay here. If you don't mind that though, it is PERFECT and you won't regret it!!
Cassie M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carllena S.
Jun 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Peaceful Property
We enjoyed our stay. The property was extremely peaceful. We loved the walk out to the water and got a chance to rent out the boat!
Carllena S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jami W.
May 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
5 Nights Including Daughters Wedding
We rented to the main house & the carriage house so we had the property all to ourselves. The pictures make the place look amazing but in person it is even better. Nathan the owner was great to work with. We booked and were planning our daughters wedding for about 8 months & he was super helpful & quickly responded.
We hosted our daughters wedding on the property & it was just fantastic!
Pros: The house is very large & clean. Beds & bedding are comfortable. Plenty of bathrooms & indoor hanging out & living space. The kitchen & butlers pantry have all things you may need while you stay on property & a both very large. The outdoor space & grounds are well kept & have plenty of sitting & hanging out options. There are many little nooks around the property to have a nice quiet cup of coffee or wine while taking in beautiful views. The property has two cats & a dog that must live there part of the time. We are animals lovers so we had the best time with them.
Cons: There was some miscommunication with the grounds keeper on the trash & we ended up having to pay an extra fee. We would have taken care of the trash while there if it had not been communicated to us not to worry about it. The trees on the deck were a little overgrown but we asked the property owner if we could trim them & he said yes. Problem solved.
We left behind 4 metal drink tubs we did not have room for when returning home. Hope future renters enjoy them. Do not keep looking, book this place!
Jami W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ron B.
May 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet getaway
It was nice and quiet, we'll have to come back when the ocean is warmer for swimming. Great place to stay