Ariola 107 - The Treehouse

The property managers were very friendly and professional. I was pleasantly surprised when they presented a welcome beach bag filled with snacks and information of things to do around the area. The rental home was clean, comfortable, in a quiet neighborhood, and right across from beach access. The convenience of having a fenced in yard and screen porch was great for my dog. The kitchen had everything I needed during my stay.

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I loved this house, across the street from the beach, very clean, very comfortable. I do hope to stay here again

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The location of the house was perfect. You have big homes in front of the house blocking the full ocean view but from the living room and upstairs bedroom the ocean views between those houses are amazing. The yard was a bit grown up and the fence was unsafe in spots so I had to keep an eye on my dog alot. There are 3 full sets of stairs in the house, 2 to get to the main floor and another to get to the upstairs bedroom. By the end of the stay my dog was worn out from going up and down them, he is 4 yrs. Old and everything revolves around him so it matters most how he feels, lol. Other than that just being able to walk outside and onto the beach right in front of the house was the best thing. The house has 2 balconies and a big deck off the living room/kitchen so those were our favorite spots to hang out. Pensacola Beach alone feels like Paradise so there's not much you can do to have an un-enjoyable time.

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I don't think the location of the "treehouse" could be any better. It is a very short walk to the bulk of the restaurants and businesses but tucked in a residential neighborhood giving it a quieter, more secluded feel. There is a row of houses between this house and the Gulf but you can still see it and it is a very short walk from the front door to the beach, 60-90 seconds, maybe?
As far as the house goes, it is very unique and has a cool feel to it. The top floor bedroom has the best view and even a tiny deck to look out from. We spent most of our time on the middle floor where the living room, kitchen, main bedroom, and full bath are located. Not elegant but very homey which was perfect for us.
The house has a generously sized private, fenced in yard with patio area. Previous tenants have strewn a little bit of trash about (why can't we pick up after ourselves, people?) which detracted a little from the experience.
Overall, we loved "the treehouse" and would recommend it!

The rental was clean, the location and description were accurate. Everything we needed was provided ie towels, linens, dishes, cooking utensils. Check in and out was easy. Ideally the yard could have been maintained better, but understandable. The best part was our dog was allowed :)

We had a great vacation even though there were some problems. First, check in is not until 5PM. Even though this is clearly spelled out in the agreement, it is still annoying and a factor we will take into consideration next time we book. The property is as described but with the following issues. The oven was broken when we arrived, which we reported though there was no resolution during our stay. There was an ongoing ant issue, mostly in the kitchen that prevented us from leaving any food open anywhere for any appreciable amount of time. We informed the agency of this issue on checkout. All the drains in the house are very slow and backups are frequent. The house's yard is an afterthought if not altogether forgotten. The detached raised deck could be a nice space were it not for the weeds and particularly the burrs that infest the ground. We recommend staying in the back bedroom on the main floor, the upper room is always hot and has a peculiar odor.
Access to the beach is terrific since there's a crossover that is practically across the street from the house's driveway. The house is far enough away from the high rises that we never felt crowded.
We would recommend this property to a friend but would certainly share our concerns. We would not recommend attempting to house more than 4 people in this location.

Great house and location, only thing missing was a dishwasher - though caretakers left detergent tablets. One thing, the main floor bedroom ceiling fan is wired into the light so both are either on or off together, and can't be activated separately like the one in the living area. It would have been nice to be able to run the fan by itself. I was told this is being addressed now.

We had a wonderful vacation in Gulf Breeze. The only major disappointment was the construction of a new home directly across the street. The pictures of the view need to be update immediately. We were not able to enjoy a quite morning or afternoon on the deck to read or relax due to the construction noise. The ceiling fan in the master bedroom doesn't work properly. The outside deck needs to be repaired immediately. However, we enjoyed our stay in Gulf Breeze and will be using Paradise Beach Home's in the future. Mona was extremely helpful and a real pleasure to work with.

The house itself was great. Gulf views from everywhere in the house. Right next to the beach access. Truly walking distance to anything worth walking to except Pegleg Pete's. The kitchen was well equipped. The grill was perfect. The house is advertised as dog friendly. While dogs are allowed, the house is not well suited for dogs because of the stairs. There are stairs everywhere and there is no carpet on the stairs. While my dog could get down the stairs she could not get up the stairs because of the lack of traction. Even going down the stairs was difficult and there were a couple of near falls. A gate was in the house, but it did not work right and could only be proped up as a deterrent to keep the dog from falling when we were away from the house. The last house we stayed at provided all sorts of things like beach chairs and umbrellas. This house provided nothing. The yard seemed unattended and was not dog friendly. There was a raised deck in the yard with a Gulf view, but because there was no furniture to take up to it, it was unusable.

Overall, this rental was phenomenal. Initially, I was really disappointed to find there was construction happening on the lot directly in front of this home that we were not informed of. I reserved this home specifically for the unobstructed view of the Gulf. However, if you take that part out of the equation, this home was amazing. It was clean, well-maintained and in a great location.

We love coming to Pensacola and the peopl at Paradise Beach Homes are always so helpful. The rental property itself is in need of repairs and general overall cleaning. We stayed there about 5 years ago and will not request this unit in the future.

This property was perfect for what we needed. We took 4 boys on spring break. The master bedroom was fine and the other perfect for boys with extra air mattresses. It was right across from the beautiful beach which we could see from the patio.

The gousebitself has a lot of character and is very comfortable. I would suggest a couple of things to make it more enjoyable... 1) reconfigure the landscaping timbers that come to a point where the circular driveway meets the straights driveway. You can not see it in the dark and the sensors on the newer cars do not pick it up. I found out the hard way and now have about $800 in repairs to do to my 1 month old Murano. 2) why is there a car parked there while renters are there? 3) a tv in at least one of the bedrooms would be nice.
Other than those few things, I really enjoyed the house and my stay there! If those things (especially the wooden landscaping edging) are fixed, I will be staying again!

Location is good and beach is nicest we've seen-white sugar sand beach not crowded at all. Property is ok-updates are needed.

We were excited to get back to Gulf Breeze this fall. We chose this home to be able to bring our dogs. The home itself was nice although carrying everything up the stairs was difficult. We did love the location and the house was clean and comfortable. The biggest issue was that the yard was overgrown and covered with sand spurs which hurt the dog's feet. They wouldn't go out after the first day. There were large gaps in the fence that were a great place for escape which happened right away and these are large dogs! We were disappointed that we had paid $200 extra to bring the dogs and we still had to leash and walk them because of the yard hazards.
I would recommend this property but not for pets.

View from Tree House obstructed and not same as depicted on Web site. Encountered several issues with electrical, plumbing & general maintenance (Windows) Great access to Beach & fun place -- in need of general repairs !!

The outside deck is very wobbly, the fence needs attention..boards are loose and broken, the deck gate needs repair, the ac leaked out freeon..needs replacing. The master br needs a TV, no where to store groceries and no dishwasher.

The house itself was so charming (unusual home decorations/art). We chose to have a good time, but there were things that made us think twice about booking again! The enclosed yard was great for my two dogs, but I was constantly picking sand spurs out of their feet and/or yard. It was a stone's throw to the gulf, which made it very convenient to walk over and enjoy the beach. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. However, there were a few things that marred our stay. The house could have been cleaner and better maintained. The wifi didn't work and still didn't work after technicians came out three separate times. The photos on the website are outdated. There is a house being built across the street (between the rental house and the gulf view). Construction noise was loud and constant =(. We weren't too happy about the presence of a construction crew. Also, no dishwasher and renters are required to wash the dishes before they leave. Made me wonder about the cleanliness of the dishes when we arrived.

We only had one hiccup before coming to Florida and it was just a miscommunication. But Paradise went above expectations to resolve it. The house was in a great location, well suited for our needs. Loved that it was dog friendly and had a nice fenced in area for them. Everything was in good working order, stove, frig, shower, washer/dryer. My only concern was mold that was found in the lower bedroom. There was considerable mold in the door tracks on the sliding glass doors and on the window tracks and ledges. I am asthmatic and mold is a problem. We cleaned the window sills as best we could but the door tracks was more than we could clean. My suggestion, because the house is located so closely to the water mold treatment should be a constant application.

Just big enough for our family of 6, including two small children. Perfect location for beach and close enough for boardwalk activities.

The pix show a lovely house with an unobstructed view of the gulf. In reality, there is a new house going up across the street, and for the 2 weeks I was there the construction was so noisy during the day that I could not open the windows nor enjoy the deck. The house shook for 3 days while the pilings were being driven in (water sloshed in the toilets from the vibrations). It was bad, but that part is over. But the view is gone, the workers will be there for months... and they start at 7:00AM, pounding & yelling until 5:00PM every weekday.
The "dog-friendly" yard is full of burrs & sand spurs so my dog could not use it. The furniture is very basic, the screens were ripped (from a storm) and the grill is disgusting. You might note that the stairs to the main level are about 1.5 stories high so this is not the house for people or dogs with bad knees.
Beyond that... I loved the design of the little house and the artwork & collections are most interesting. There is excellent wi-fi which easily supported by ROKU & Chromecast, altho' the TV itself is a Smart TV so you might not even need the add-ons. The ad says that it sleeps 6... I would say more that it sleeps 3 if 2 share the queen bed (the loft bed is only a regular double). I was there alone with my dog and it was perfect for us. The kitchen is very well supplied with everything from a rice cooker to a wok (if people really do cook on vacation). The house was very clean and there is a lot of attention to detail. It is also within walking distance of most beach retail shops & restaurants.
I would happily plan to stay there again, but not until that house is complete... and there is an empty lot next to that one, so the noise may crank up again. The gulf is still very close, but you can't see much of it.

We rent this beach house every year. It is a great location with great views. Only minor issue this time was that it was not cleaned thoroughly this visit. There was dust balls and dirt around the house. Nothing terrible, but could have been more clean upon arrival.

Good. Loved the house, there were a lot of stairs, but overall a very nice beach house with a great location.

We absolutely loved our stay here. Would definitely stay again. It was perfect! Loved that it was so close to the beach. The house was perfect for us and very comfortable.

Location was great. Didn't know house didn't have dishwasher so that would have been nice to know but otherwise house fit all our needs

The weather was great and the fireworks were unbelievable ! The house is very nice. My 4-legged companion really enjoyed the yard and doggie door. Looking forward for another visit to P'cola soon.

a perfectly charming little house, with touchs of eastern spirituality, right near the heart of it all. LOVED it!

We had a wonderful stay here. The house was as we thought it would, right at the beach. It was comfortable and clean. Only problem was downstairs door to the deck was jammed and hard to open and close. Also living room sleeper couch cover was a little dirty and mattress not comfortable to sleep on. But we would like to come back again!

We enjoyed our stay in the "tree house". It had a little something for everyone, space for my kiddos and pup, decks for us to lounge on and great views of the gulf. We even got to see dolphins from the window in the main living area. So cool. Walking distance to the beach was a plus. There were lots of beautiful sea shells to collect and if you paddle board out a bit, you'll get to witness some cow nose sting rays and beautiful jellyfish, dolphins too. The eclectic decor and the location of this place will keep us coming back.

The house was everything described and more. There is a fantastic view of the ocean thru the living room, top bedroom and the Balconies. My pups loved the fenced in yard. The furnishings were very comfortable. It is in walking distance to some of the best seafood eateries. Breakfast at Native is a must. Great house and location.

Had a wonderful vacation on Pensacola beach. This house is very cozy with all the needed amenities. Views were hard to beach and you are literally right across from the ocean! Had our bikes with us and biked to local shops, restaurants and bars. Will definately reserve again!

this home is so cozy and just feels like home. was very clean and only a few feet from the beach!

We had a great time. The Rental was just the right size for four of us and our dog. Easy to get to the beach and all things in the area.
Good Weather, white beaches, clear water, and exciting time.

I've stayed at the Tree House several times and this July 4th was the best ever ! Everything about this property is perfect.
Oh - and the beaches and water were flawless.
I'm looking forward to staying here again.

The Tree House was in a great location. The view from the deck was amazing. It was a short walk to the beach and to shopping areas! The only suggestion I have is that the shower curtain was moldy and needed cleaning and the oven would not come on. Overall it was a very positive experience. I would recommend the "tree house".

We had a wonderful time. The house and location was perfect.

This home suited our needs and its location was perfect. However, the negatives are that the elevated deck in the yard was blocked off/unusable and the yard couldve been better kept- (xeriscaping meant zero-scaping and maintenance in this case). The screened in porch and furniture had tons of sand that we had to sweep and clean up. Cleanliness of the house was okay, but there was a leftover facial scrub in the shower and the upstairs loft smelled, requiring windows open to air out. Not a high quality rental. The staff at Paradise Beach Homes were all extremely friendly and professional. The welcome bag was also appreciated. This was a good rental for those not expecting luxury, but just a laid back beach home. We traveled with dogs and they loved it. The Fisher & Paykel washer and dryer and the great shower water pressure were a plus. A dishwasher wouldve been nice.

Awesome location and home. Feels like a friend's home - comfortable, not fussy. Great art collection and a fantastic property to have the dogs along with its doggy door and fenced yard. Absolutely loved it. Thanks!

The property management company is very friendly and helpful. The location is fabulous! The house is directly across the street from the beach, with unobstructed views. The views from the bedroom and living room are breathtaking. We were very pleased with the balconies and deck areas. The house is very convenient to restaurants and bars. We have two small complaints though. The shower was a little moldy and the fenced yard was not usable for our dog. We booked this house partly for the convenience of a fenced in yard, but the area was full of thorny cuckle burrs! Not only did we spend hours digging painful burrs out of my dog's fur but we had to take her to the vet after a particularly thorny burr ended up in the pad of her paw. Also, cuckle burrs are toxic to dogs if anyone is thinking of bringing their pet. Overall, we are very happy with the rental and would definitely return...just without our dog.

Loved the location to beach, shops and restaurants. We walked every day. Checked out neighborhood and enjoyed walking w/dog. Could have used another tv with kids. Beach was wonderful also. Would love to go back. Linda