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An aerial view of a coastal area with a long pier extending into the turquoise sea, surrounded by buildings and a sandy beach. - Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming (Gulf Breeze)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop. There are three white bar stools and a vase with flowers on the island. - Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming (Gulf Breeze)
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a fireplace, a clock, and a door with a sign. - Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming (Gulf Breeze)
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, white walls, and a ceiling fan. - Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming (Gulf Breeze)
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Located by the Emerald Coast, EMERALD WAVES HIDEAWAY offers a tranquil retreat for families. Unwind in the screened-in lanai with a private heated pool or challenge your loved ones to game night in the newly installed game room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

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.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Snorkelling 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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
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

Pets not 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and 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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Gulf Breeze, this holiday home is by the sea. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and Cordova Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Casino Beach and Pensacola Beach Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Gulf Breeze Zoo and Water Warrior. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Gulf Breeze travel guide
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Gulf Breeze, FL

What's nearby

  • A beach with white sand, ocean waves, and a clear blue sky with clouds.
    Santa Rosa Sound
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A coastal road with beach huts and a parking area.
    Gulf Islands National Seashore
    2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • A beach at sunset with sand and waves.
    Naval Live Oaks Nature Preserve
    2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • A wooden pier extending into a body of water with a cloudy sky above.
    Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
    10 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • A beach with white sand and tall grasses leading to the ocean.
    Pensacola Beach Beaches
    11 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Circle K
    4 min drive
  • 7 Brew Coffee
    6 min drive
  • SONIC Drive In
    4 min drive
  • Taco Mama
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Is Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming located?

This family-friendly Gulf Breeze holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of 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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Emerald Waves Hideaway - Free Heated Pool & Gaming Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice heated pool, plenty of stuff to do without leaving the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennings E.

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

Family Vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick K.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorena K.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amie B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katherine p.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasey J.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie D.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming and the house has everything we needed! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cherie t.

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

Great place!!!

One of the nicest properties we have stayed at! Super clean, beautifully decorated and owners have thought of everything! The pool and lanai is great and location is central to everything. Would highly recommend this property to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Classy!

Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna Y.

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

Amazing house!

This home was IT.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vance M.

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

tater tot

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

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

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

Excellent place for a getaway!

Beautiful house! Very clean and beautifully decorated. Wayne was extremely friendly and so easy to work with. We will definitely be staying here again next summer for our annual beach trip! Thank you so much Wayne!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

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

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