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HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6

Apartment in Pensacola with kitchen and balcony

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HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6 provides amenities like a water park and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6

This one-of-a-kind designer apartment is in the very heart of historic downtown, and our #1 goal is to make sure guests have the best possible experience. It’s sparkling clean and ready for you.

This apartment is great for reunions, best friend's gatherings, or romantic weekends. Guests have also booked my VRBO 1727332 right across the foyer for celebration dinners, cocktail parties, and weddings. Need more space? Rent both VRBO 1670292 and 1727332 for your whole family.
This classic building was built in 1885 and was once home to by a family-owned music store with a dance hall upstairs. If the exposed brick walls, wood floors, and high ceilings could talk, oh what stories they would tell.
Walk out the front entrance of the building and you’re on Palafox Place, the very heart of downtown’s vibrant entertainment, shopping & dining district.

Walk to over 40 restaurants from your doorstep. Here are just a few that you can walk to in just 5 minutes: Indulge yourself in world-class dining at Jackson’s, Global Grill, The District, Iron, or Angelena’s Italian. For a more casual fare try the Wine Bar on Palafox, Jaco’s, Big Top Brewery, Urban Swinery, Seville Quarter, Carmen’s, Graffiti Pizza, Taco Agave, O’Riley’s Irish Pub, Kohn’s Sushi, Bar Steak, Union Public House, Dog House Deli & much more. For breakfast try the Dog House Deli, Fosko Coffee Bar, Blue Jay Bakery, Bodacious or the Ruby Slipper.

Attend a symphony concert, opera performance, or kick up your heels at one of the numerous entertainment venues. Loft #4 is located right next door to the iconic Saenger Theatre, a performing arts theater built in 1925 & known as the Grand Dame of Palafox.

Walk to the Pensacola Little Theater, T. T. Wentworth Museum, and art & music festivals. Is baseball your game? This gorgeous apartment is just a 12 minute walk to Community Maritime Park where you can watch Blue Wahoos, the AA affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.

On Saturdays, rain or shine, walk up to the Palafox market, a treasure trove of local arts and crafts, homegrown vegetables, farm raised meats, breads, cheese, coffees, furniture and much much more is open just 2 blocks north of this apartment. Every Saturday ( rain or shine ) from 8 AM until 2 PM.

The sparkling white sand of Pensacola beach is just a 15 minute drive or you can catch the Pensacola Bay ferry just four blocks south of the apartment. The ferry will take you to Pensacola beach where are you can spend the entire day at your leisure. The ferry times vary with the season, so be sure and check their schedule.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 28 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: NO smoking anywhere on property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No smoking/no vaping/no tobacco/ No medical marijuana allowed. Any violation of this rule will result in your immediate termination without refund.
Lodging & Private parking are for paid guests only. Violation of this rule means immediate termination without refund.
Events must be approved in writing by Deborah Dunlap. EVENT FEES are based upon number of guests.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Event Fee is determined by number of guests

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking anywhere on property

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Event Fee is determined by number of guests
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Palafox Perfection in Historic Downtown
Palafox Perfection Sparkling Clean in Historic Downtown
Sparkling Clean Historic Downtown Pensacola Apt4 Apartment
Sparkling Clean Historic Downtown Pensacola Apt4 Pensacola

About the neighborhood

Map
Pensacola, FL

What's nearby

  • Saenger Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Historic Pensacola Village - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seville Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pensacola Bay Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Blue Wahoos Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 9 min drive
  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪200 South - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Intermission - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Graffiti Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fosko Coffee Barre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The 5 Barrel - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6 located?

Located in Downtown Pensacola, this apartment building is steps from Saenger Theatre and Civil War Soldiers Museum. Quayside and Pensacola Opera Center are also within 5 minutes.

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HEART OF DOWNTOWN Palafox Loft, sleeps 6 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Great historic apartment in a fantastic location.

Right in the middle of all the downtown activity.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerold H.

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

Great stay!

and lovely property!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Great place to stay

We came for nieces wedding. Owners were great to work with. Very clean and comfortable. Many restaurants and stores to visits - all in walking distance. We loved the history of the place and the balconies to sit on and just relax. Hopefully we will be back soon and this is the place we will come back to.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

July 4th trip

We stayed for a few days over the 4th weekend. The location is great if you are looking for downtown. A quick walk to everything and gated parking was perfect for the busy area during the 4th. The accommodations were just as described and actually even nicer than the pictures. The building is very cool with old brick walls and balcony for sitting out. I would certainly book this again if I find myself in Pensacola again. The host was also very responsive to the few questions I had asked. Thanks for a great place to spend my time in Pensacola.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa T.

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

Great location!

We had a great stay for my daughter’s wedding. We are local but wanted a spot close to the venue for staging and ease. This was perfection!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

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

French quarter feel in downtown Pcola!

Beautiful little home in the middle of downtown with tons of history! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie G., Frankin, Texas, USA

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

Wedding weekend In Pensacola

Everything about our stay was wonderful. The location was perfect for our family wedding celebration. The property is well maintained and beautifully appointed. Deborah and her girls are excellent hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

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

Easter 2022

Loved this property. Clean. Historic. Great access to palafox and downtown Pensacola area. Lots of great restaurants and shopping all within walking distance. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randall G., Cary, USA

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

Great Downtown Location

We attended a winging ceremony and needed a “home away from home” for a few days. This fit the bill to a tee! The property owner, Deborah, made us feel like family! Great location in downtown Pensacola-easy drives to airport, beaches, bases, etc.! Highly recommend for anyone needing a high quality, wonderfully appointed place to stay in Pensacola!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James W., Atlanta, GA

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

Fabulous

We rented 3 of Deborah’s properties for a family wedding. Perfect choice! Loved being downtown. Great restaurants and shops in walking distance. The 3 rentals were a great gathering place for our family in between events. Very nicely furnished. Great bed linens.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor D., Katy, Tx USA

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

1st Pensecola trip

I could not have been more pleased with our stay with Deborah. She was the perfect hostess; always quick to respond with any request or questions we may have.. The apartment was absolutely gorgeous; had everything we needed; completely stocked... Full kitchen, linens, cleaning supplies, fully furnished for a comfortable living area.. Can't wait for our next trip....
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Son’s wedding

We were in Pensacola celebrating our son’s wedding. This property and the adjoining property helped make the entire wedding experience off the charts. Ms. Dunlap was gracious to allow us to rent both properties and was a huge help guiding us with ideas on rehearsal dinner location, baker, etc. my wife and I along with our mothers stayed in this property and we could not have been happier. Could write 1000 words to express our how this property made the entire experience off the charts. Thank you to Ms. Dunlap and the property manager for all your efforts making our son’s wedding weekend memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek D.

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

Wedding Celebrations

We rented both Apartment 2 and Apartment 4 to house immediate family and the bridesmaids for our youngest daughter's wedding. Both apartments were immaculately clean, and beautifully appointed. Everyone commented on the exposed brick, and how beautifully furnished the apartments were. The larger apartment was perfect for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready. It provided an AMAZING backdrop for portraits, as well as being close to Old Christ Church and the reception venue. Deborah provided first class hospitality. HIghly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

History, Food & Relaxation

The building itself is historic. The apartment is wonderful. The entire area is a safe place to be. Walk out the front gate and everything you would/could want to have for breakfast/lunch/dinner is just a short walk in either direction on Palafox. The Fish House, Jocko's, and Nick's Boathouse are incredible seafood restaurants within walking distance. Foskos is the perfect coffee and breakfast place. And, if you get a sweet tooth, just walk out the front, turn right, and Peterbrooke Chocolates is right next door. If you want to have a cocktail, there are places within 20 yards out the front gate. All on Palafox. We absolutely loved this VRBO. Deborah and Devan are fantastic hosts. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reggin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will stay here again!! Absolutely perfect place to stay for location, space and cleanliness. A
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana Evans P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful apartment in a great location for attending an event at the convention center. It’s only minutes away by car. The apartment is lovely. It is well stocked and well maintained. If we have the need to be in this area again we would definitely choose to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie T.

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

Lovely space

This is a gorgeous loft. Our Mother wanted to spend her 90th birthday downtown and thoroughly filled her dreams. Plenty of space and lovingly decorated. Location is perfect. Devan was on top of any questions we had.Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolando G.

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

Great stay!!

Location is perfect, super spacious apartment with high ceilings and all the amenities you could possibly need to make The stay feel like homethe
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

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

Always a pleasure

All of the properties owned by this landlord are my favourite places. I had one of the best times ever thanks to this landlord and location. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Great Loft

This was a very homey, nice and centrally located loft. My daughter was having her wedding and me, my spouse, my mother and mother in law all stayed here. It was unusually cold for Fl so the first couple of nights were pretty chilly inside. Nicely decorated and comfortable. Walkable to everything we needed. Some confusion on how to enter the loft. I would say to enter the courtyard to the left of Pembroke if you are on the backside. We could not find an iron or ironing board but one of us had.A steamer so it was not an issue. My mom described it as peaceful. Great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary s.

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

P'cola

The stay was fabulous. We were in downtown and close to our party's venue. We were able to walk to our destinations in Pensacola.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

Nephew wedding

Lovely place, convenient to many restaurants and bars 🍸 great gated parking
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany T.

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

Amazing!

The location, space, cleanliness of this apartment was beyond our expectations. The large balcony overlooking Palafox made the trip! Hope to stay here everytime we are in Pensacola:)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Pictures/words don't do it justice

I was actually surprised at just how beautiful the apartment was. An historian is the owner and we enjoyed looking through the coffee table books full of historical pictures and stories of Pensacola, which she authored! My husband walked down to Palafox daily while the streets were still empty (but the coffee shops were open). What have-to-be-Five-Star restaurants are within a block or two (Angelina's!). We loved the dual entry/exit which allowed us to walk down to our car in the small private (gated) parking lot at the back or right down to Palafox at the front. If you're someone who has security concerns, you might like knowing that both entrances are secured by gates with keypad. We couldn't decide between this apartment and the one that shares the foyer with it. I think the other is bigger (we didn't need more space) and has a balcony overlooking Palafox. We decided we liked this one! The balcony overlooks the back side of the building/parking lot/street beyond. It was totally private. We could go out in PJs with coffee (and pastries my husband brought back from his morning walk). Google told me that the Floridian cities of St. Augustine and Pensacola engage in a (mostly) good-natured debate over which is the oldest European community in the continental United States. I had no idea! Just looking to get away, but I felt like I got to step back in time! Loved everything (and I'm a tough customer)! The beds were comfy, and all the rooms were spacious and beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher M.

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

Another great Blue Angels weekend!

We have stayed here multiple times before and look forward to coming back. Ms. Debby and her family are very welcoming and helpful. The apartment is awesome and in the historic downtown. You are only feet from Palafox where all the restaurants and a few blocks from Seville Quarter. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024