Livin' Easy - Not Expensively!
Cottage in Pensacola Beach, FL
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this cottage rental
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.
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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.
Keywords: Cottage
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Pensacola Beach, FL
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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 ☺️
5.0 / 5.0
This is about the 6th or 7th stay the only thing that didn’t cooperate was the weather. Oh well maybe next time.
5.0 / 5.0
I'll be back!
Met all needs and expectations, relaxing accomodations!!
This place is cared for and well managed.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Clean property at an amazing location you can’t best.
4.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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!!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
4.0 / 5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Everything we could possibly need was available. I’m sure we’ll stay again sometime!
5.0 / 5.0
Stayed for 11 days and had a blast! Walking distance to everything. Bars, restaurants, entertainment and of course the beach ! Loved the location
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great vaca! We love this area and enjoyed our time :) Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved this place.
We enjoyed our trip immensely, and the house was right in the middle of everything!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
Great little home
It was a great place to stay while on vacation. Only a short walk to the beach!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Place, Great Price, Great Experience!
This was just what the doctor ordered! The house sits o the main strip on Pensacola Beach, but it's far enough away so you avoid the throngs of people and noise of the surf shops and restaurants (which were within walking distance.). My family loved the exterior look and we were all happy with the neighborhood, quiet surroundings, and quick access to the beach.
The description of the property said it was a 60-second walk to the beach, but that's only if you walk slowly! Go out the back door, walk across the very spacious deck, go through the back yard, walk across a street and you're setting up your umbrella. The house even has its own outside shower to wash the sand away. It was beyond convenient!
The interior of the house was amazing. Since my wife is originally from New Orleans, she really loved the Mardi Gras memorabilia in the living room. The house features a full kitchen that was perfect for making a few meals and allowed us to save a few bucks from eating at pricey restaurants every night. The master and second bedroom were very roomy and there was more than enough space for the four of us.
All in all, we loved the time we spent here and would definitely stay here again!
4.0 / 5.0
Mermaid Cottage
My daughter, her boyfriend , our dogs, and I had a wonderful vacation in this home. I love the older beach cottages. It was very clean and cozy. I cook a lot, and kitchen had everything I needed, also a great gas grill outside. The beds were very comfortable. We loved the fenced in yard for our dogs. Also, the location is great. Walk to the beach was n ok r bad at all, and we were about 1/2 mile from most restaurants, gift shops, boardwalk. I would love to stay here again. The only negatives were the central area was set on vacation mode. We could turn the thermostat down, but it never got below 74 degrees, so we would wake up hot in the middle of the night. I did not call because it seemed to be in a preset vacation mode. Also, there was a WiFi camera in the living room. We just disconnected it while we were there.
5.0 / 5.0
Mermaid House
The Mermaid House is a quaint and cozy beach house. It is a very quick walk to the beach, with a paved path that goes right to an entrance. The house was clean with all the basic amenities. The fenced in backyard was nice for our dog. And the covered patio was nice if it rained. We spent most of our time at the beach, so it was a nice house to get home to.
5.0 / 5.0
Great price, super location. Just as advertised
For the price of a hotel room, you get a house to yourself. Always the way to go. A bunch of facebook friends of my wife who are Pensacola regulars were so jealous we got to stay in the Mermaid house. Thanks Ella!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful Vacation
We were actually stunned with how adorable the rental is. The pictures do not do it justice. It was big and roomy and the outdoor shower and access to the laundry room was amazing. The owner had provided so many extras, beach items, toiletries, etc. The walk to the beach was super short and absolutely gorgeous. We have been to Florida many times, but this vacation was the absolute best. We will return.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect Girl’s Trip!
We’re always looking for the perfect quiet spot for our annual girl’s trip, and this did not disappoint! A short walk to the beach, and the perfect location in the private home area, but close enough to the action. The house is charming and comfortable. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Stay
This is our 2nd stay at Ella's Mermaid House and loved it all over again.
5.0 / 5.0
Mermaid cottage
We loved staying in this adorable, original Pensacola Beach cottage. The cottage is in the perfect location, you can walk everywhere.
5.0 / 5.0
Original Pensacola charm in a modern setting
Many personal touches throughout the property. You can feel the love for "the Mermaid House" throughout.
5.0 / 5.0
Return trip
Did not disappoint. Lots of memories made.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely cottage and very attentive host!
Ms. Hess was a wonderful host! She was very easy to communicate with and Melody was more than helpful! The cottage was adorable, clean, and the location was great. We would be happy to stay again in the future! I highly recommend this property!
5.0 / 5.0
Beach vacation for Blue Angels weekend
We had a great time staying at the mermaid house. Walking distance to all the main Beach attractions and only 5 minutes to the beach on a sidewalk. The mermaid house is cozy, nicely decorated and makes a beach stay very easy. We really enjoyed the large partially covered deck. All the amenities were included just like being at home. Not really fancy just really nice family style.
5.0 / 5.0
This place is a gem
This was our second trip to the Mermaid house in 8 months. For the price you can't beat the proximity to the beach and all the shopping/restaurants in the area. Bring your bikes b/c you won't have to drive anywhere unless you go back over the bridge. Loved watching the Blue Angels from Fort Pickens!!! Thanks for another great stay Ella.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location, easy to find and in the middle of everything, clean and welcoming
This is exactly like the ad says, except pictures do not do it justice, much better than pics. We really enjoyed our stay and was great for our poodles. Host is very quick to respond to any questions. Easy check in, we would stay again. If you want to be close to what Pensacola Beach has to offer, this is the best location! Loved!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Mermaid house
Great location right on the Pensacola Beach island. Short walk to the beach. The outdoor shower was very handy for washing the sea water and sand off. Loved it.
5.0 / 5.0
Bring your bikes and stay a while.....
Three streets behind the house (2 min walk) and your toes are in the sand on a secluded part of the beach. The outdoor shower in the afternoon was a nice perk. It's a 5-10 min bike ride to all the restaurants and shopping. We ate breakfast every morning outside under the covered deck, and loved the swing at night. Papa's Pizza, Peg Leg Petes, and Flounders were our favorite places to eat. This place has everything you need for a wonderful stay in Pensacola. We'll definitely be coming back to the Mermaid House.
5.0 / 5.0
Grateful!!
We are so grateful that Ella allowed us to rent her sweet cottage. We had just been displaced from our home because of hurricane Michael. We needed a place to regroup, shower and be a family. The cottage is so convinent to the beach, shopping and great restaurants!!! We would highly recommend this cottage to any family with small kids or a couple that needs a quick getaway! 😊�
Becky Sehlhorst
October, 2018
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FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Pensacola Beach?
The average price for a rental in Pensacola Beach is $318 per night. This rental is $4 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Livin' Easy - Not Expensively!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Livin' Easy - Not Expensively!. Enjoy the water!
Is Livin' Easy - Not Expensively! pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Livin' Easy - Not Expensively!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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