Seaside stay .At this Villa Primera cottage, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Pensacola Beach Beaches and Santa Rosa Sound. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and Quietwater Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Park West On-Leash Dog Beach - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
Pensacola Station - 22 min drive
Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Crabs We Got Em - 13 min walk
Flounder's Chowder House - 12 min walk
Sandshaker Lounge & Package - 16 min walk
Shaggy's Pensacola Beach - 19 min walk
The Dock At Pensacola - 14 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Livin' Easy - Not Expensively!
Great Value for a great vacation. Cute cottage is located on gulf side of island and is a 60 second walk from the beach on a designated walking path alongside the west side of our house. Eateries and entertainment are a few minutes walk the other direction. The beach is generally not crowded at this location and excellent for shelling and watching spectacular sun rises & sunsets. Private outdoor shower is great after a day at the beach. Large deck area available for your outdoor enjoyment.
Cook in our fully equipped kitchen or catch the island trolley to Peg Leg Pete's for your favorite seafood specialty. Nearby National Seashore & Ft. Pickens are wonderful places for undeveloped, natural island vistas. Walk to nearby beach shops for souvenirs and listen to free concerts on Tuesday evenings at the Gulfside Pavilion May-September. In nearby Pensacola is a historic district with excellent shopping. Come relax, watch your worries fade in the sunset and live easy for a time.
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: 900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: $25 per pet, per night. Must disclose and pay fee
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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.
Property is also known as
Livin' Easy Not Expensively House Pensacola Beach
Livin' Easy Not Expensively House
Livin' Easy Not Expensively Pensacola Beach
Livin' Easy Not Expensively
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Livin' Easy - Not Expensively! Cottage
Livin' Easy - Not Expensively! Pensacola Beach
Livin' Easy - Not Expensively! Cottage Pensacola Beach
Livin' Easy - Not Expensively! Reviews
Reviews
9.6
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 108 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 108 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 108 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Beverly T.
Jun 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A great getaway!
A perfect place to spend quality time near the beach. As a senior adult, the beach has a bit less appeal. But the grandkids loved the closeness & I enjoyed lounging on the deck! The outdoor shower was very handy. Looking forward to a return visit…
Beverly T.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Doug K.
Apr 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Local Vibe
There are only a few of these gems still on Pensacola Beach. As a previous local who visits 2x a year, this location, overall vibe, cleanliness, and comfy beds gave us a great experience. Would rent again!!
Doug K.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela G.
Jul 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters Trip
The Mermaid Cottage is a unique gem in Pensacola Beach. It has a great location to the beach, shops and restaurants.
The cottages is very well maintained and very welcoming.
It will sleep a family of 6 comfortably. The master has a king size bed and the second bedroom has two full sized beds. The full size beds were VERY FIRM. I'd recommend softer beds. Other than, I love the cottage.
This was my second summer to stay in the cottage.
Angela G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Regina D.
Jul 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Home at Pensacola Beach!
Great home in a great location. Easy walk to the beach and stores! Very quiet! Well stocked kitchen and supplies! We will definitely be back! Bed was comfortable! Internet worked fine! See you soon!
Regina D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle B.
Jul 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
This house is perfect! My husband and i stayed with our children. Our youngest 2 months. And it was perfect. Fenced in backyard was my favorite. And if course walking distance from the beach.
Michelle B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
camille c.
Jun 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
This house is so cute and comfy, all the things you need, washer dryer, covered back porch, outdoor shower, all I would say is that I should have brought toilet paper and paper towels, while it is provided, it is not enough for the week. Coffee, creamer, laundry soap and dishwasher soap is all provided. I will be back, small little walk to the beach that was never very crowded. I had a wonderful well deserved time. Thanks Ella.
camille c.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charles P.
May 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise on earth
Everything about the home was perfect. Very clean and great communication. If I tried really hard I wouldn’t be able to come up with a single thing to complain about. Everything is right there for an awesome vacation. Plan on going sometime in October and will try to book there again. Just awesome ☺️
Charles P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura H., St Louis, MO
Mar 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
One more for the books
This is about the 6th or 7th stay the only thing that didn’t cooperate was the weather. Oh well maybe next time.
Laura H.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
James F.
Mar 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
As Described!
I'll be back!
Met all needs and expectations, relaxing accomodations!!
This place is cared for and well managed.
James F.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl G.
Sep 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenience to everything
It was a short walk to the beach and convenient to all the restaurants. It was clean and stocked with the essentials that you would need. I did have a problem and was contacted immediately. Will definitely stay here again.
Cheryl G.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laura S.
Aug 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Vacation 2023
The property was in a great location just blocks from the beach and an easy walk or drive to lots of dining options. The communication from the property manager was excellent. We knew exactly when/how to check in and what the expectations were before, during, and for checkout.
Laura S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
JC A.
Aug 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised.
Clean property at an amazing location you can’t best.
JC A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Jeremy S.
Aug 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved how close we were to the beach, and the house was very clean. I would have liked some extra blankets, and it took us quite a while to find the laundry room (had to wash the house towels before we left). Other than that it was a great stay.
Jeremy S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela G.
Jul 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Time!
The property was easy to find and was very close to the local shops and boardwalk.
The property was very clean and well maintained. The decor was very fun and inviting. The kitchen had almost everything we needed. I couldn't find a toaster. Maybe there was one and I just overlooked it...
The bedrooms were nicely decorated and had soft sheets. I slept in the bedroom with the two beds. The bed closest to the bedroom door is where I slept. It was not very comfortable. It was "ok", I survived...
My niece slept in the second bed closest to the closet. She said that she slept just fine and was comfortable.
My sister slept in the master bedroom, she said that the bed was "ok" and that it was a bit lumpy. It had a pillow top cover on the mattress.
We had a lot of rain and so were forced to be inside. We watched a movie, but it was difficult to get "comfy" on the couches.
The walk to the beach only took about 3 minutes. My niece found several beautiful shells at the beach. We definitely would stay again!
Overall it was a great stay!!
Angela G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey H.
Jun 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cottage just a couple minute walk to the beach
This place was amazing with the hot water outdoor shower, stocked beach towels, and every extra you can think of or forgot to pack. It was perfect for myself, husband, and two young children. There were enough towels and bedding we could keep a good rotation going using the washer and dryer on site. The basic supplies stocked made it easy to cook and make morning coffee. There is a trolley stop right at the end of the block and great restaurants within walking or trolley distance. The mural makes it instantly recognizable for delivery drivers and shuttle people. Straight shot to beach access on a sparsely populated section of beach. Overall, this was a perfect beach base of operations for our family of 4.
Lindsey H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Libby R.
Jun 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed and peaceful
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Everything we could possibly need was available. I’m sure we’ll stay again sometime!
Libby R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stacia L.
Mar 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
MERMAID BUNGALOW
Stayed for 11 days and had a blast! Walking distance to everything. Bars, restaurants, entertainment and of course the beach ! Loved the location
Stacia L.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Meagan D.
Aug 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great vaca
We had a great vaca! We love this area and enjoyed our time :) Thank you!
Meagan D.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Leslie W.
Jul 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Pensacola Mermaid Lounge
The house was perfect for us. A shaded outside area, walking path to the beach and walking distance to restaurants and boardwalk. Close enough to everything so you don’t have to drive but far enough down the beach for a quiet beach experience.
Leslie W.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sara D., Knoxville
May 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this place.
We enjoyed our trip immensely, and the house was right in the middle of everything!
Sara D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer K.
May 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Good things come in small packages!
Was perfect for us! Short walk to the beach, away from the crowds, close enough to downtown to hop the trolley and get anywhere. Ella was very responsive and pleasant. Very relaxing stay.
Jennifer K.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michael D.
Apr 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Totally enjoyed!
Had never visited the Pensacola Beach area and weren't completely sure what we would find. We totally enjoyed our stay at Ella's place, it was perfect for us! Everything was as expected and is in a central location, a easy walk to almost everything we needed, and our pups were very happy! The only negative is that we didn't book our stay for long enough... wish we would have stayed longer! Definitely on our "will return" list!
Michael D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Emily R.
Mar 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little home
It was a great place to stay while on vacation. Only a short walk to the beach!
Emily R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Peter B.
Aug 4, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay again
3rd time we have stayed at the mermaid cottage and once again had a great time. House has everything we need for our beach vacation. Planning on staying again next summer.
Peter B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kandee M.
Aug 1, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Our family was very happy with the house we rented for the week. It was very clean . We were very comfortable staying there with our little dog. It was a Great week in Pensacola our family made some memories.