Single-level East Hill home, 5 min to downtown Pensacola & 20 min to the beach. Sleeps 8 across 3 bedrooms with a renovated kitchen, kids’ playroom, workspace & large fenced yard. Pet-friendly, no stairs, driveway parking. Perfect family base!
Make yourself at home in this bright, single-level East Hill retreat, 5 minutes from historic downtown Pensacola and 20-25 minutes to Pensacola Beach. Three bedrooms (two queens plus a twin) and two full baths sleep the whole crew, with a kids’ playroom packed with toys and games. Enjoy a fully renovated kitchen, private living room with smart TV, dedicated workspace, in-unit washer/dryer, and large fenced backyard. No stairs, pet friendly, and free parking for up to 4 cars with room for a boat.
You’ll have the entire single-level home to yourselves – no stairs, no shared spaces, no climbing. Pull right into the free corner driveway off E Scott St (room for up to 4 cars, plus space for a boat), or grab free street parking out front. No HOA, no passes, no hassle. Entry is through the private front door with a keyless Schlage smart lock, so there are no keys to juggle – your personal entry code and all check-in details are sent privately shortly before arrival. A lockbox at the side entrance serves as backup, and those details come in the same pre-arrival message. For your security and ours, please note there are Ring cameras at the front door and on the side of the house (exterior only – never inside). Everything you need, from the kitchen to the kids’ playroom to the fenced backyard, is ready the moment you walk in.
A car is the easy way to enjoy everything Pensacola offers, and parking here is stress-free: park free in the corner driveway (room for several cars plus a boat) or along the street-no HOA, passes, or fees. From this East Hill location you’re about 5 minutes from historic downtown Pensacola and Palafox Street’s shops and restaurants, and roughly 20-25 minutes from the sugar-white sand of Pensacola Beach. Pensacola International Airport is about 10-15 minutes away. Once you reach downtown or the beach, both are wonderfully walkable and bike-friendly. Rideshare is readily available throughout the area if you’d rather leave the driving to someone else.
You’ve got the whole place to yourself, but our local Coastal Sunrises team is on standby around the clock from check-in to checkout. The fastest way to reach us is right here in the app messaging — we typically reply within minutes, whether you need directions from downtown Pensacola (just 5 minutes away), help working the ecobee thermostat or Schlage smart lock, or a quick recommendation for dinner or the 20-minute drive out to Pensacola Beach. Traveling with kids? Ask us anything about the playroom, pack ‘n play, or beach toys. We’re hands-off by design so you can relax in privacy, but never more than a message away if something comes up. Your comfort is our priority — reach out anytime, day or night, and consider us your on-call local hosts.
You’ll be staying in East Hill, one of Pensacola’s most sought-after, walkable neighborhoods-just ~5 minutes to downtown and about 20-25 minutes to the white sand of Pensacola Beach.
PARKS & OUTDOORS: East Hill is a haven for active families. The crown jewel is Bayview Park on Bayou Texar, a waterfront park with playgrounds, tennis and bocce courts, outdoor fitness equipment, kayak rentals, a boat launch, a dog park, and a “dog beach,” plus pavilion shelters and scenic trails. Traveling with your pup? Dogs can play in the sand and water off-leash in the fenced area, and there’s a hose to rinse off afterward, with picnic areas, a boat launch, playground and walking paths nearby. The city planners made sure there’s a park within about every four blocks, so you’re always a short walk from green space-great for strollers, bikes, and little legs. Lions Park and Lafayette Park add more playgrounds and ball fields.
EAT: The neighborhood is full of family favorites. East Hill Pizza is a go-to for a slice, with lunch specials, pizzas, calzones, salads, wings, and more. Reservoir, in the Old East Hill neighborhood, serves southern-inspired cuisine crafted from scratch-perfect for the whole family, even picky eaters. Calvert’s in the Heights is an English pub-style eatery with a large backyard and patio with space for kids to play giant Connect 4 and corn hole, and nearby Scenic 90 Café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a 1950s-style diner. Stroll to a local café or gelato shop for an afternoon treat.
DO & VISIT: A quick drive to downtown’s Palafox corridor unlocks Historic Pensacola Village, the beautifully restored Saenger Theatre, and Cordova Mall for a full day of sightseeing and shopping. Catch a Pensacola Blue Wahoos game at the waterfront stadium, explore the hands-on children’s museum and science center, and browse Saturday’s Palafox Market.
WHY HERE: East Hill is a historic neighborhood known for its charming, well-preserved homes and picturesque streets lined with mature oak trees and azalea bushes-a scenic, friendly base that puts parks, dining, downtown, and the beach all within easy reach.
Welcome to The Mint Cottage, a bright, fully renovated single-level home just 5 minutes from downtown Pensacola. No stairs, loads of room to spread out, and a backyard the kids (and pets) will love. Thoughtfully set up for families, remote workers, and beach-day crews heading to Pensacola Beach (20-25 min).
Top Features & Amenities
– Single-level, stair-free layout, easy for all ages and little ones
– Chef-ready, fully renovated kitchen with modern Samsung & LG appliances
– Dedicated kids’ playroom stocked with toys, games & children’s books
– Dedicated desk workspace for remote work
– Large fenced backyard
– In-unit LG washer & dryer
– Fast Cox WiFi throughout
– Central heating & air with ecobee smart thermostat
– Ceiling fan
– Pet friendly (up to 2 pets; no cats, please)
– Free driveway parking for up to 4 cars + room for a boat, plus free street parking
– Beach toys & beach towels provided for shore trips
– Sleeps up to 8
Kitchen
– Fully renovated with sleek, modern appliances
– Samsung refrigerator with freezer
– Electric stove & oven (LG ThinQ range)
– Samsung microwave
– LG dishwasher
– Keurig coffee maker (pods, sugar & coffee provided)
– Toaster, blender, hand mixer & crock pot
– Cooking basics: pots, pans, baking sheet, casserole dishes, oil, salt & pepper
– Full set of dishes, silverware, mugs, cups, wine glasses & cooking utensils
– Children’s tableware for the little ones
– Dining table for shared family meals
Living Room
– Private, comfortable living space
– Smart TV with Roku for streaming
– Relaxed seating (please note: the couch is not a pull-out)
Kids’ Playroom
– A dedicated room built for fun, stocked with toys, games & children’s books
– Keeps the kids happily entertained while grown-ups relax or work
Dedicated Workspace
– A quiet desk area ideal for catching up on work or planning your adventures
Bedroom 1
– One queen bed
– Room-darkening curtains for easy sleeping in
– Smart TV with Roku
– Closet with hangers
Bedroom 2
– One queen bed
– Closet for your things
Bedroom 3 (Twin Room)
– Two twin beds, great for kids or friends
– Built-in wall closet with hangers
– Room-darkening curtains
– Pack ‘n Play available in the closet for infants
Bathrooms (2 Full)
– Each with a toilet and a walk-in shower with a glass door
– Hair dryer in each bathroom
– Body soap, shampoo & conditioner provided
Laundry Room
– Full-size in-unit LG washer & dryer
– Laundry detergent provided
Outdoor
– Large fenced backyard with plenty of space to play
– Beach toys provided for easy days at Pensacola Beach
Essentials
– Iron & ironing board
– Extra pillows & blankets
– Hangers
– First aid kit & fire extinguisher
– Smoke & carbon monoxide detectors (note: alarms are sensitive, so cook with ventilation)
With its unbeatable location, kid-friendly extras, and comfortable single-level design, The Mint Cottage is the perfect home base for a relaxing Pensacola getaway.
Welcome to The Mint Cottage at 515 E Scott St! Here’s everything you need for a smooth, relaxing stay just 5 minutes from downtown Pensacola.
GETTING IN
– Enter through the private front door (Schlage smart lock). Your personal entry code and lockbox details are sent privately before arrival.
– Single-level home, no stairs.
– Note: Ring cameras are located at the front door and side of the house for everyone’s security (exterior only).
WIFI
– Network: The Mint Cottage
– Password: Gr33nHouse!
– Router is in the laundry room. For issues, Cox support is available 24/7 at 1-800-234-3993.
PARKING
– Free parking on the corner driveway (room for multiple cars and even a boat) plus free street parking. No HOA, no passes needed.
THERMOSTAT & CLIMATE
– Central heat/air via an ecobee smart thermostat. Please keep it in a reasonable range so the system runs efficiently.
GOOD TO KNOW
– The smoke/fire alarms are sensitive, so ventilate the kitchen while cooking and run the exhaust fan to avoid false alarms.
– The living room couch is not a pull-out sofa.
– A pack-n-play is stored in the kids’ bedroom closet for little ones.
– The backyard is fully fenced and great for kids; please note the fence gate is temporarily down from recent storm damage, so keep an eye on pets and children outside.
KITCHEN
– Fully renovated with a Samsung fridge/freezer, electric range and oven, LG dishwasher, microwave, Keurig (pods, sugar, oil, salt & pepper provided), toaster, blender, hand mixer and crock pot. Stocked with cookware, dishes, and children’s tableware.
LAUNDRY
– In-unit LG washer and dryer in the laundry room; starter detergent provided. Nearest laundromat is East Hill Laundry, about 5 minutes away.
FOR THE FAMILY
– Kids’ playroom stocked with toys, games, and children’s books.
– Board games and beach toys available.
– 8 beach towels provided for your trips to Pensacola Beach (20-25 min drive).
BATHROOMS
– Two full bathrooms, each with a walk-in shower, toilet, and hair dryer. Starter body soap, shampoo, and conditioner provided.
TRASH
– Trash pickup is Friday. Please place bins at the curb the night before.
QUICK HOUSE REMINDERS
– No smoking indoors (including vapes); smoking is fine outside.
– Quiet hours 10pm-6am.
– Please clean up after pets and keep them off beds and furniture.
NEED HELP?
– Message us anytime through the app. We’re a local Gulf Coast team and happy to help with recommendations, directions to downtown, or anything you need. Enjoy your stay!
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