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Ariola 1003 - The Starfish House

4.9545
(66 Reviews)

Capacity

11 Bedrooms
8.5 Bath
Sleeps 30

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About

Bring the entire family or 30 friends and stay at 1003 Ariola Drive. This home offers 11 bedrooms, 8.5 baths, private pool. Would you like the pool heated before you arrive? Contact a Vacation Specialist to add this to your reservation when booking! Only $100 a day! (Pool heating is available between Oct 1st - April 30th only.)

The beach access is just 100' to the west of the home and offers delightful views of the sand and surf. There are large covered porches on the south side of the home facing the Gulf and on the north side of the home overlooking the pool.

There are four king bedrooms all of which have private bath. There are four double queen bedrooms three of which have private baths. The 4th double queen bedroom shares a hall bath with the three double twin bedrooms. There are two living areas both of which have large flat screen televisions. All 11 bedrooms have flat screen televisions.

The back yard features a private pool with lots of deck space. The back yard also has a tiki bar ideal for pool side entertaining with two gas grills. If frozen drinks are your thing the commercial ice machine in the laundry room will keep you in ice for your entire stay.

This home was built for vacation rentals with terrific attention to detail. Call early if you are interested in this home as it books up quickly!!!

Complimentary WiFi.

Bedding:
Main Level:
Bedroom 1: 2 queens, TV, private bath w/large shower, door to front deck
Bedroom 2: 1 king, TV, private bath with tub/shower combo, door to back deck
Bedroom 3: 2 queens, TV, private bath w/shower, door to back deck
Bedroom 4: 1 king, TV, private bath w/tub/shower combo
Half bath: accessible from hallway and the back deck

Upper Level:
Bedroom 5: 2 queens, TV, private bath w/tub/shower combo
Bedroom 6: 1 king, TV, private bath w/shower
Bedroom 7: 2 queens, TV
Hall bath: tub/shower combo
Bedroom 8: 1 king, TV, private bath w/shower
3 cubby bedrooms each with a 2 twin beds and TVs

Features

Amenities

  • Private Pool
  • Event Friendly
  • Pool

Property Type

  • House

City

  • Pensacola Beach

Location/View

  • Gulf View

Availability

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#Night Available#Night Unavailable#Arrive Only#Depart Only
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Rates

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06/01/2023 - 12/31/2025$1,000 - $2,025$7,000 - $17,500$30,000 - $66,000

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Reviews

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Our Zero Party

March 2024
, Atmore, AL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

It was a fabulous week, everyone did what they wanted to do. We all celebrated the Zero Birthdays, 1944. 1964. 1974. 2004. 2014.
With honorable mention of one who was 30 up until Saturday, the birthday and two who were married in 2004. It was a great week.
There were a few minor issues that we reported to the management team and they were addressed immediately. As a word to future renters, clean up your own mess and report any issue to the management.
They are great. We will most likely rent from Paradise again and again!!!! Thank yall So much!!!

Manager's Response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! And Happy Birthday to all. What a great way to celebrate together. We're so glad you had such a great experience with our staff and really enjoyed your stay. We hope you will come back and stay with us again and again and again. Thank you so much for your business!

Paradise Beach Homes

Always a great stay!

September 2023
, Aledo, TX United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Our large extended family loves to stay in this house. So many rooms for everyone to spread out, and the closest beach access imaginable. We have no complaints at all! This was our second stay in Ariola 1003, and I'm sure we'll be back for many more stays in the future.

Manager's Response

Thank you James for your 5 star review about your stay in The Starfish House! We're so glad you and your family had such a great stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Paradise Beach Homes

Perfect house

June 2023
, Wyoming, MI United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a family reunion with 29 people and it fit us perfectly. The beds were comfortable, the pool was warm, the beach was close and it was all very clean. The only thing that could have been better is if there was some sort of shade area down by the pool and better knives. Loved the ice machine and having two refrigerators.
FYI - you do need to bring your own beach/pool towels.

Manager's Response

Thank you Gina for taking time to post your 5 star review about your stay in The Starfish House. It's an amazing home and just perfect for large families! We appreciate your feedback as well and I will forward this review to our Operations Manager. We will certainly add new knives to the home and we will discuss adding shade by the pool with the owner of the home. We're so glad you enjoyed all of the amenities this home has to offer and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Paradise Beach Homes

Great Group Rental

June 2023
, Marietta, GA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This property was perfect for what our group needed. Three couples with their six kids took over the upstairs; lots of room! The other adults all enjoyed the four main floor bedrooms/baths. The large kitchen/eating area could accomodate everyone at the same time. We loved having two refrigerators, two dishwashers, and a commercial size ice maker. The large pool/deck was thoroughly enjoyed every day and the uncrowded beach was only a two minute walk away. The few small concerns we had were promptly addressed by the maintenance personnel. We also appreciated having the trash bins moved to/from the street twice while we were there. This was a great accomodation for our large group!

Manager's Response

We are so happy to hear that your group had a great vacation and you were pleased with our staff and services. We hope you all will come back and stay with us again in the future.

Paradise Beach Homes

Another Wonderful Week in the Starfish House

June 2023
, Lowell, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The Starfish House is the perfect home for your large family gathering! This is our 7th consecutive year in Pensacola Beach, and with Paradise Beach Homes. As our family has grown and our needs have changed, we have changed properties three times. This is our second year in the Starfish House, and it will now be our permanent vacation home! We are a group of 21 adults, and five children. This home fits our needs perfectly. We are never cramped or crowded! We gather for large meals and games in the large kitchen/dining area. You can always find a group of us on the expansive front porch in the mornings and evenings looking at the beautiful gulf views directly across the street. The pool is used by our family every single day after our days at the beach! The perfect way to cool down and relax after a day of sun and sand. The industrial sized ice machine is AMAZING!! If you have rented vacation homes before, you know what it is like to have to go to either the gas station, or to the big ice machine on the island every day to get ice for your coolers... I’m telling you, the ice machine is amazing
Our experience with the rental company has always been very positive. We have had a few little items that needed attention, and they have always been quick to send someone out and help us immediately. No complaints whatsoever.
Things I recommend... Take a trip to Joe Patti’s fresh seafood market. We have done this for several years and have a night of wonderful, fresh seafood. This year we rented a double deck, pontoon boat with a waterslide. We docked it in the sound, which is just a short walk from the house. We set up canopies with our beach chairs and had a wonderful day of boat trips, lounging, music.etc. A great time! The kids always enjoy the go carts/putt-putt, zip line course. We rented a slingshot, lots of fun! There is always so much to do! Most importantly, make memories with your family♥️

Manager's Response

Thank you so much Phil for your continued repeat business! We really appreciate that and we're so glad your family has found your home away from home. It's such a great house with so much room and so many amenities. And guests love that ice machine! It's so handy. We look forward to welcoming you and yours back again next year. Thank you again for your business!

Paradise Beach Homes

Family Vacation 2023!

May 2023
, Medina, OH United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had such a nice stay the week of Memorial Day 2023. The property was clean and well-maintained. We called about a few small issues and the response time was exceptional. The maintenance team was friendly and considerate.
We had 23 family members staying in the house. There was plenty of room and the kitchen was stocked with all the amenities to host a large group. The ice machine and extra refrigerator was a must.
The pool and balconies provided plenty of outdoor space for everyone and we loved the convenience of the beach, just a short walk away. The wood part of the pool deck, gave us many splinters. That was really the only negative; but we had tweezers!
The Boardwalk is about 1mi. away, some walked it and others used Gopher Carts to travel back and forth.
Great family vacation! The Starfish House was good to us!

Manager's Response

Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful stay at The Starfish House during Memorial Day 2023. We appreciate your positive feedback about the cleanliness, maintenance, and responsiveness of our team. It's fantastic to know that the house provided ample room for your large family and that the kitchen amenities were well-suited for hosting. We're happy that you enjoyed the pool, balconies, and the convenient beach access too. Thank you for choosing Paradise Beach Homes for your vacation rental management company! We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Paradise Beach Homes

Enjoyable Weekend

May 2023
, Pensacola, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

A group of friends rented this house and had such a good time. The home is very spacious and is great for a large group of adults due to the 11 rooms, many bathrooms, and large kitchen. The beach access is very close and we enjoyed sunning and swimming by day then retiring to the pool in the evening and making use of the grills for dinner. I don’t believe we have any significant complaints. We’re hoping to do this again next year! Thanks for a great weekend.

Manager's Response

That's wonderful Sarah! We're so happy to hear that you and your friends enjoyed this amazing home. We hope to see you all again next year! Thank you so much for your business.

Paradise Beach Homes

A homey home

January 2023
, Brooklyn, NY United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Very comfortable, clean "homey" home.

Manager's Response

We're so glad you enjoyed your vacation and we hope you'll come back and stay with us again soon.

Paradise Beach Homes

Outstanding Stay

October 2022
, Niceville, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This property was amazing! This family weekend was a tremendous success due in part because of this beach house. I would recommend written instructions to operate the tv/cable boxes. We finally figure it out thanks to one of the wiz kids in the family. Check in and out could not have been any easier. The staff at PBH were very friendly and courteous. Will definitely recommend to all my friends and family.

Manager's Response

Thank you so much for taking time to post your review Carlos. We are so happy to hear that you had an outstanding stay in this beautiful home! We appreciate the recommendation about written instructions for the tv/cable boxes. I will send this to the Operations Manager and I'm sure he will address this and place instructions in the home. We're are also so pleased to hear that your experience with our staff was a pleasant one. We look forward to seeing you all again in the near future!

Paradise Beach Homes

Friends Vacation Getaway

October 2022
, Murfreesboro , TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

The house is nice and waswell equipped for us, a group of 13. House was in good shape, expect dinning room table and benches that were sticky but once we made them aware of the problem, it was taken care of. Bad varnish or stain caused the issue. As for the rest of the house it was in good shape. Pool is nice but a little cold this time of year, which it didn't cost do much to heat for the week, so we could us it. Differently will be back.

Manager's Response

Thank you Richard for taking time to post your review about your stay in 1003 Ariola Drive. It sounds like everyone had a great stay and really enjoyed everything this home has to offer and we're so glad to hear that. The table is either getting completely refinished or simply replaced this winter so hopefully it wasn't too much of an inconvenience for you. We're glad there was a remedy for your stay. We really appreciate your business and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Paradise Beach Homes

Friends Vacation Getaway

October 2022
, Murfreesboro, TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

The house is nice and waswell equipped for us, a group of 13. House was in good shape, expect dinning room table and benches that were sticky but once we made them aware of the problem, it was taken care of. Bad varnish or stain caused the issue. As for the rest of the house it was in good shape. Pool is nice but a little cold this time of year, which it didn't cost do much to heat for the week, so we could us it. Differently will be back.

Manager's Response

Thank you Richard for taking time to post your review about your stay in 1003 Ariola Drive. It sounds like everyone had a great stay and really enjoyed everything this home has to offer and we're so glad to hear that. The table is either getting completely refinished or simply replaced this winter so hopefully it wasn't too much of an inconvenience for you. We're glad there was a remedy for your stay. We really appreciate your business and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Paradise Beach Homes

Amazing home for big family stays!

August 2022
, Bandera, TX United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The house is right across the street from homes on the beach. The house was great! Very nicely decorated and furnished; it was super comfortable for our whole family with 22 people! The kitchen was awesome for cooking big family dinners. The table was a really nice size as well as the island. The table is sticky and does need to be refinished like other guests mentioned. The only other negative is that for $15,000 for a week they only left 1 roll of toilet paper and no laundry soap so when you are flying in those aren’t the type of things you want to purchase. We enjoyed our stay! The beach was an easy walk, the pool was great!

Manager's Response

Thank you Lindsay for taking time to post your review. We really appreciate the 5 stars. We're so glad you had such a wonderful stay and enjoyed all of the amenities this home has to offer. We appreciate your feedback as well. The table is getting refinished or replaced this winter I believe. We're so sorry about the missing toilet paper and laundry soap too. It sounds like it was a mistake on our behalf. We normally leave 2 rolls per bathroom and laundry soap. Please don't ever hesitate to contact us if you need anything during your stay. We're happy to help in any way that we can. As an industry standard, we give an initial supply of these items to get you through a day or two of your stay but you should have had at least another roll per bathroom and the laundry soap. We hope you'll come back and stay with us again very soon!

Paradise Beach Homes

Big house

July 2022
, Metairie, LA United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

This is our 3 year coming to the starfish house and we enjoyed our stay in this big convenient home. It had r everything you need for a large group. We have already booked home again for next year . But I hope they update home it needs it badly. It's cleaned very good however alittle run down and price doesn't meet luxury you would expect. Still all in all w er really enjoyed our stay

Manager's Response

Thank you so much for your repeat business Darlene and for taking time to post your review. We are so glad that this home fits perfectly for you and your family. We appreciate your feedback as well. If I'm not mistaken this home is going to have some upgrades done on it this fall/winter. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

Paradise Beach Homes

Starfish House

July 2022
, Old Hickory, TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

Beautiful Home for an annual extended family vacation. We have been staying at this house for the past 7 years with 4 generations ages 17 months to 88 years young! The yearly price increase was the most by far for 2023 ... over $3500! The home is showing some age & could use some minor repairs & painting. The washer & dryer need to be updated to large capacity. Most homes this size have 2 washers & 2 dryers. I've suggested over the years to improve the front porch seating from the hard bench & 2 Adirondack chairs to rocking chairs or something more comfortable to enjoy the amazing view. We didn't want to junk up the front porch with fold up beach chairs. The pool area is amazing & they have added beautiful landscaping & new pool chairs. Overall the house is amazing & filled with wonderful memories of our family vacations . With the few suggested improvements the house will continue to be amazing. One last thing ... the long kitchen table & bench seating is very sticky & never feels clean even after multiple cleanings. It would be great to refinish the table & benches.

Manager's Response

Thank you so much for your repeat business Melissa. We are so pleased to hear that you had another great stay in The Starfish House. We really do appreciate your feedback as well and we will be discussing these things with the owner of the home. If I'm not mistaken there will be some work done on the home this fall/winter. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

Paradise Beach Homes

Fabulous house for our 60th anniversary with 18 family members.

July 2022
, Pensacola, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

The family loved the house & the rooms worked out perfect for all. The kitchen items were numerous & 2 fridges & ice maker helped a lot.

Manager's Response

That's wonderful to hear! We're so glad you had a great stay and the home was accommodating. We hope you'll come back again next year!

Paradise Beach Homes

Great Location, Great Family Home

June 2022
, Birmingham, AL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This is the second year we've stayed in this house. There were a few minor issues, but the management company addressed the issues quickly. We were very comfortable and would happily stay there again if we return to Pensacola.

Manager's Response

We're so glad you were happy with the home and our services and we hope you'll come back to Pensacola Beach and stay with us again.

Paradise Beach Homes

Wedding week in Pensacola

April 2022
, Lambertville, MI United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The Starfish home was absolutely perfect for our large group of multiple families. We were in Pensacola beach for my daughter’s wedding. The home was close to everything. A few steps from the beach and a short drive to restaurants, my daughters wedding venue, and other activities. The pool area was huge! The house had plenty of space and was very well maintained. We never felt crowded and there was plenty of parking. We couldn’t have picked a better place to stay. I’m so happy I found this home!

Manager's Response

Congratulations to your daughter and her spouse! What a beautiful day that must have been for her and we're so glad to hear that the home was perfect for your needs. We hope that everyone will come back to for the one year anniversary! Thank you so much for taking time to post your 5 star review. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Paradise Beach Homes

Great vacation home

October 2021
, Brandon, MS United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

Had a beach wedding and this home is excellent for a large group, well decorated and maintained, plenty of parking we will definitely use again. Paradise homes was helpful and very nice.

Manager's Response

Congratulations on the wedding! We're so glad it was a success and you loved the location and décor. We hope you'll return again very soon. Maybe for your 1 year anniversary?

Paradise Beach Homes

Fantastic house for a large group!

August 2021
, Millville, CA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Such a great house for our family vacation. Plenty of bedrooms, bathroom, and space to spread out...and we used every room! The kitchen is well stocked with plates, bowls, cups silverware, cookware, etc...all the important stuff for a large group to function. The two coffee pots make things great in the morning as well! The large capacity washing machine worked well for us. The proximity to the beach is perfect, just out the front door, across the street, and you're on the beach. Everyone enjoyed the front deck, looking out towards the gulf. One bathroom toilet handle broke the first day we arrive, but the management company had someone there immediately to fix it! Overall, it couldn't have been better. We would (and probably will!) rent this house again in a heartbeat. If you have a large group, don't hesitate to book Ariola 1003!

Manager's Response

Thank you for your 5 star review about your stay in 1003 Ariola Drive. It's a great home and it sounds like you and your group really enjoyed every part of it. We hope you'll come stay with us again soon.

Paradise Beach Homes

John and Diane Blair

February 2021
, Canton, OH United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

1003 Ariola Drive, It was excellent and everything was very nice, clean and well maintained. Joe Billingsly, General Mgr. and Paradise Home staff, went out of their way to make sure our stay was pleasant after the previous location did not provide the accommodations as expected. It was an enjoyable relaxing 30 days.

Manager's Response

Thank you so much for your 5 star review about your stay at 1003 Ariola Drive. It is a fantastic home and we're happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and were please with the way our staff handled your move. We really care about our guests and want them to be happy no matter what. We hope we get the opportunity to see you again in the very near future!

Paradise Beach Homes

Incredible House

November 2020
, Murfreesboro, Tennessee United States

Overall
5

We had a group of 25 and stayed at the house for 5 nights over Thanksgiving week! This house was absolutely fabulous and incredibly well stocked. It's MAYBE a minute walk to get your toes in the sand. The beaches are gorgeous and were never crowded. The pool was so wonderful, and having it heated was so worth it. The kids basically lived in the pool the while time we were there. We cooked Thanksgiving dinner there and the kitchen was very well stocked - they had everything we needed. The rental office even called to make sure we had everything we needed, so thoughtful. Everyone in the office was very helpful and maintenance was on standby - one of the kids knocked a door knob off and he came right over to fix it. We had such an amazing trip and would absolutely rent through this company again.

Starfish House

July 2020
, Old Hickory, TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

We absolutely LOVE our vacations at the Starfish House!! The location is amazing & space is plentiful. There are 2 things that would make the house absolutely perfect. First would be adding comfortable seating on the front porch. It has a long bench & 2 Adirondack chairs. The view from the porch is amazing & we spend a lot of time there enjoying the view & breeze. We don't want to "junk up" the front porch with our pop up beach chairs. I'd suggest taking away the uncomfortable bench & adding rocking chairs. That would make it an awesome place to relax & enjoy the view & breeze. The washer & dryer are small capacity. Adding a larger capacity washer & dryer would help tremendously with the volume of towels & clothing washed for 30 people. These 2 suggestions would complete the perfect beach house

Manager's Response

We will certainly mention those items with the owner of the home. Thank you so much for your feedback! This home is awesome and we're so proud to have it on our rental program to offer to our guests. We hope to see you again soon!

Paradise Beach Homes

Wonderful Vacation Home

November 2019
, Katy, TX United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We chose this home for an extended family Thanksgiving getaway. The home was perfect for 12 adults and 13 children, including an upstairs play area for the kids. With the pool heated, the beach just across the street and a playground a block away, there was something for all ages. The home was clean and cozy with tvs and bathrooms for all. The kitchen was amply stocked with enough cookware for all of our meals and a Thanksgiving feast. We had an amazing vacation and would definitely return.

Manager's Response

Wow, sounds like you had a delightful and delicious Thanksgiving! We are very happy to know that you made such great memories at Ariola 1003, and hope you'll return next year to add to your memories.

Starfish House

July 2019
, Old Hickory, TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Awesome house that fits the needs of our growing extended family. The only addition that would make the house perfect would be to add comfortable seating to the front porch. It would be much more enjoyable to have comfy seating like rocking chairs etc to enjoy the gulf breeze & beautiful view of the gulf. The current seating is lacking & uncomfortable.

Manager's Response

We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at 1003 Ariola. It's such a beautiful home and a guest favorite! We appreciate your feedback about the front porch seating. We will certainly discuss this with the owner of the home. We hope to see you again very soon!

Offsite meeting a success thanks to Paradise Beach Homes

February 2019
, Pacific Grove, CA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Members of my organization put together a beach week offsite meeting at 1003 Ariola through Paradise Beach Homes.

The 11 bedroom house was clean and spacious - it fully accommodated our needs and everyone left the meeting looking forward to our next offsite (which will likely be a return visit).

The staff at PBH went out of their way to ensure our unique needs were met, as we weren't the typical vacationers. However, I would highly recommend their company for those considering a beach trip to Pensacola.

Manager's Response

1003 Ariola is the perfect place for an offsite meeting and what a great way to spend the day with co-workers! We're so glad the space fit your needs and we hope you chose Paradise Beach Homes again for any future meetings your company may have or for any family get-aways!

Paradise Beach Homes Staff

Loved our vacation!

August 2018
, Locust Grove, GA Unknown

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This house was perfect for our large family! We come down every August and it was our first time being able to stay in this house (after trying for a few years) and it met all of our needs!! Fully equipped, tons of room to spread out and great parking area!!

Manager's Response

Thank you for your review! It sounds like you and your family had a wonderful time at 1003 Ariola and we hope to see you again soon!

Paradise Beach Homes

Family Reunion

July 2018
, Haymarket, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

We had an amazing time at the Starfish House! The location was ideal and the home fit our needs very well!The kitchen was well stocked and the perfect place for the whole gang to congregate, catch up, eat and relax together.

Paradise Beach Homes is by far the most courteous realty company we've every worked with. Thank you for going above and beyond to make our reunion memorable!

Manager's Response

Thank you for posting your review! We're so glad to hear that your family reunion was a hit with everyone in your party and we hope to see you again soon.

Paradise Beach Homes

Great Beach House

June 2018
, Gulf Breeze, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

We had a wonderful family reunion in this house. It was perfect. We filled every bedroom and enjoyed having two living room spaces. It had a huge kitchen with lots of pans and dishes. (It needs a new can opener and a few more food storage containers for left overs.) It was clean and tidy. Although it could have been swept out a little better in the front bedroom. The rental company is organized and prompt on their response. I would definitely rent this house again !!

Manager's Response

Thank you so much for posting your review. We will purchase a new can opener and storage food containers for the home. We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to your return!

Great Beach House

June 2018
, GULF BREEZE, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

We had a wonderful family reunion in this house. It was perfect. We filled every bedroom and enjoyed having two living room spaces. It had a huge kitchen with lots of pans and dishes. (It needs a new can opener and a few more food storage containers for left overs.) It was clean and tidy. Although it could have been swept out a little better in the front bedroom. The rental company is organized and prompt on their response. I would definitely rent this house again !!

Manager's Response

Thank you so much for posting your review. We will purchase a new can opener and storage food containers for the home. We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to your return!

Excellent!

March 2018
, Norman, OK United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Very good!

Manager's Response

Dear Guest,


We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at 1003 Ariola. We hope to see you again soon!


Best Regards,

Paradise Beach Homes

beach rental

November 2017
, Gulf Breeze, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We rented this house for my family for my mom's memorial service/weekend. We have a large family who mostly live out of town, so the house was perfect in size and very open and clean. Thank you.

beach rental

November 2017
, GULF BREEZE, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We rented this house for my family for my mom's memorial service/weekend. We have a large family who mostly live out of town, so the house was perfect in size and very open and clean. Thank you.

Spacious and Modern

November 2017
, Paramus, NJ United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Everything was good at home as described in the pictures and details. Beach is next to the house and driveway is huge to park any number of cars. I am giving one star less as the pool heat system was broken when we rented and our kids were sad to not use a nice pool.They should have check the system periodically and make sure its working at least during the winter months. Management agreed to fix it next day but no one came for fixing.

Wonderful

October 2017
, Pensacola, Fl United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Location was beautiful and the experience could not have been better

Perfect

September 2017
, Benton, MS United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Had a wonderful time! We've dealt with Paradise Beach Homes multiple times and they've always been great. This was our first time in this house. It was clean, neat and had plenty of space for everyone. Kids and adults loved the pool.

Perfect

September 2017
, Benton, MS United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Had a wonderful time! We've dealt with Paradise Beach Homes multiple times and they've always been great. This was our first time in this house. It was clean, neat and had plenty of space for everyone. Kids and adults loved the pool.

Best vacation ever

July 2017
, Arlington, TX United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

From the first contact to check out the friendly service we got was very appreciated the pictures of the cabin did not do it justice it was so BEAUTIFUL we had a family of 32 we all had plenty of space together and plenty of space to away from one another. Thank you

Starfish House

July 2017
, Old Hickory, TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Awesome

Great Home for a Reunion

June 2017
, Winthrop Harbor, IL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

This was our second gathering of family at Starfish House. The home is clean, well laid out for being together or having a bit of privacy. Large pool with plenty of deck area for lounging. Just a walk across the street, down the boardwalk to the gulf, or a quick walk to the sound side for a more wave-free setting with small children.

We look forward to coming back again.

Hoffmann Family Paradise Beach Vacation

April 2017
, Metairie, LA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

Our beach vacation at 103 Ariola was all we were dreaming of. We have been coming for 4 years and we love our Ariola Street rentals. The weather was perfect to enjoy our beach time and the heated pool is so enjoyable when the gulf water is cold. Derek worked very hard and had our house welcoming for us. The walk around the corner to Easter mass is always wonderful. Our family filled a whole pew! We rated our vacation a 5 Star as it was awesome. The only negative comments would be floors were a little sticky in some places even after Dereck mopped them quite a few times. He cam back and did another pass with the mop and they were better. Kids in the house before us did a number on it. They also left a crack in a chair on the porch. When my niece sat in it the chair broke. We noticed the neighborhood is starting to get a bit crazy with all the high school kids renting the houses. There was a very large group in I think 1004 or 6, across left from us. They got loud and un-orderly. Walked the streets at night. We had a few really drunk boys come to our door attempting to come in thinking they were staying in our house. We picked up trash on the beach that was left after a large group of kids trashed the beach with their drinks and beers cans. We love the beach and don't want to lose the ability to have a beautiful place to take our kids to. But overall our Easter Family Vacation was absolutely wonderful. We love Derek and all the really nice and helpful ladies at the Paradise office. We hope to keep coming to see you for years to come. Our only real disappointment at the end of this trip was finding out that our house was already rented for next Easter! It is the perfect house for our family and we love it.
Thank you all!!!

2017 Spring Break

April 2017
, Highland, MI United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had 6 families stay a week at this property and couldn't be happier with our experience. Even though we had 12 adults and 13 kids, it never felt like we were stepping on each others toes. It was a spacious and the location couldn’t be better. We would stay at the property again!

Great Vacation House for a Large Group

March 2017
, Orlando, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

This property worked well for our large group providing private spaces. Heated Pool was a great alternative to the beach. Beach access was fantastic. Kitchen equipment was well stocked. Property could have been maintained and cleaned a bit better. More linens would have been nice too.Service before during and after from Management company and owner was excellent.

Wonderful Christmas

December 2016
, Pensacola, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Very, very pleasant. Also very happy to see that the house was actually well-stocked for 30! Plenty of dishes, towels, etc. Would recommend this place to anyone needing to sleep a lot of people.

Family reunion at Thanksgiving

November 2016
, Gulf Breeze, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
5

The house was very nice. We had small children that enjoyed the pool. Even though it was late November the weather was great. Just a short walk to the beach was a plus, also.the only problems we had were the coffee pot was broken and the oven is too small for doing much cooking. We had a great time.

The Starfish House

September 2016
, Cantonment, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The was a wonderful vacation house. Everything was well organized and in its place in the kitchen making it very easy to find and put back where it belongs. The house had awesome space for gathering the entire group in one setting and a dinning table that accommodated all 14 of us. The pool was wonderful and it was cleaned everyday. All of the bedrooms were very comfortable and spacious. I would recommend this house to any family or group.

Magical

September 2016
, Evansville, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The Starfish house was absolutely perfect. We had our wedding reception here and most of our bridal party stayed with us in the house. We loved everything about our stay, the house was clean and there were tons of bedroom space for all of us to stay and we weren't on top of each other. The beach access was right across the street, which is where we had our ceremony, very convenient! Jodi was so helpful and accommodating with wedding preparations. Our day was just magical. The decking around the pool was perfect amount of space for us to set up tables for the reception and the tiki bar was perfect setup for our bartender. I have no complaints about our stay! We have already started discussing renting this again in the future. Awesome house!

Love the Starfish House

July 2016
, New Orleans, LA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
3

We love the Starfish House. We plan to return every year. We had 19 guests from ages 1 to 72 and it worked well for each of us. There was plenty of room.

VanEtten Starfish review

June 2016
, Louisville, KY United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Great time, house was perfect for our needs, clean, excellent condition, close to beach, good linens, plenty of dishes and kitchen items. Near restaurants and other entertainment activities. Pool good size and clean. White sand beach. Be sure to eat at Pegleg Pete's.

Great Place!

May 2016
, Pensacola, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had various family members in for five days at the beach, and had a terrific time. Plenty of space for all 27 of us.

Cheerleading competition

April 2016
, Ashland city , TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Our group included 10 adults, and 16 high school cheerleaders. We were in Pensacola for a cheerleading competition at the Pensacola Bay Center. The house is beautiful and had plenty of room for everyone. It is decorated perfectly for the beach. My only suggestion is that there needs to be a small lamp in two of the cubby rooms (they only had an overhead light). Would highly recommend for any large group or several families!

Cheerleading competition

April 2016
, ashland city, tn United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Our group included 10 adults, and 16 high school cheerleaders. We were in Pensacola for a cheerleading competition at the Pensacola Bay Center. The house is beautiful and had plenty of room for everyone. It is decorated perfectly for the beach. My only suggestion is that there needs to be a small lamp in two of the cubby rooms (they only had an overhead light). Would highly recommend for any large group or several families!

Townsend Family Wedding

November 2015
, Gallipolis, OH United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We Loved the property

Best house for large families

September 2015

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
2
Location
5
Property condition
2

This was our 2nd year to stay in The Starfish for our annual cousin reunion. We were very pleased with how the owner & Paradise Beach Homes went out of their way to make it a pleasurable vacation. See you again next year!!

Perfect weekend!

September 2015
, Orlando, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This house was absolutely perfect! My wife and I got married this past weekend and had somewhere for all of our friends to stay. We even had our reception underneath the house. They provided so many things you would need in a house, the kitchen was stocked with dishes, and there were more than enough towels for each guest. We will definitely be coming back to stay for anniversaries, vacations, and just to get away! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the starfish house with paradise beach homes.

Summer Family Vacation 2015

August 2015
, Austin, TX United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

Overall great experience. Fantastic location right across from public beach access. Obviously plenty of room for our 15 people. Only very minor inconveniences. When we called regarding rather dirty grills, two brand new grills arrived the following day! Thanks for a great stay.

Best house on the beach!

July 2015
, Winthrop Harbor, IL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We visited with our large extended family - Great Grandparent to Great Grand children. 27 of us in total. Great house, very well laid out, beautiful pool and easy access to the Gulf Beach or the Sound side of the island if you wanted very calm waters. Also wrote a review on with more details - we have been coming to the Pensacola Beach area for over 25 years. We have stayed in condos, townhomes as our family grew up and now our children have their own. This house was be best and we hope to be back soon.

And Paradise Beach Homes office was up for the task on Saturday - well staffed and made for a very smooth/quick check-in we have ever had.

Wonderful large home

June 2015
, Jacksonville, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Beautiful house for a large family.

Very happy with the Starfish House!

March 2015
, Brownsburg, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
3
Property condition
5

This was a great house and in great condition! We would definitely rent this house again. It is a very short walk to the beach, not on the beach and we were about a mile or so from restaurants and bars but other than that, it was perfect. It had tons of closets and no hangars so bring your own hangars. :)

Amazing Place

February 2015
, Augusta, WI United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Beautiful, well planned house. Amazing space for the number of people it can host. Bedrooms were very generous in size, bathrooms tastefully designed, and loads of storage space for your luggage and extras while you stay. I think my favorite part is the front porch that overlooks the beach. Amazing house! I will be back!

Manager's Response

We are glad that enjoyed your stay. Ariola 1003 is a beautiful property with an amazing view.

Home away from home

November 2014
, Sartell, MN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Awesome location on the beach. Can take photos of the ocean from the front deck- sunrises & sunsets unreal. The home is very spacious & comfortable for a large group. The back pool & bar were even useful for our large group after leaving the beach late in the afternoon. We would book this house again without any hesitation....absolutely loved it!

Family Get To Gether

October 2014
, Ponchatoula, LA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Nice house, lots of room.

Awesome House for Wedding/Reception

September 2014
, Lafayette, LA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
5

This is an awesome house. Wehad wedding and reception here last weekend. The beach access is right across the street from the house. About 30 of my family members stayed in the house and it felt like we could've fit many more in it. Each room is beautifully decorated and spacious. The only thing I wish would have been better was the backyard-wayyy to dark at night. It has no lights around the pull or tiki bar area. If the owners had lights around pool area, the house would be perfect.

Beach wedding

September 2014
, Navarre, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This is the perfect home for a wedding or reunion. The pool was great and its across the street from beach access. Our guests loved it and we had a perfect wedding.

The Best Home & Experience

September 2014

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We rented this home for our annual family reunion of 1st cousins. We have 17 ladies from 51-81 years of age. The stairs were easy for the elderly to climb, we had a table large enough that we could all sit together and share a meal, everyone had a bed to sleep in, plenty of room & bathrooms. The kitchen was very welled stocked and it was nice to have 2 refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers & industrial ice maker. The house has the best of both worlds with a great beach/water views, very short walk to the beach/water and a very nice private pool. It is a very nice home, comfortable, well decorated, & the staff at Paradise Beach Homes was very helpful, kind & pleasant. We loved our beach goodie bag! We loved it so much that we are booking the home again next year for our annual "Beach Hen Party."

August family vacation

August 2014
, Kings Mountain, NC United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
3

Very nice new house and our family had a fun week. Lots of bedrooms and everyone had plenty of space. Pool vas very nice and I liked the way someone came to check it every morning. Minor negatives: small chests in bedrooms where a larger dresser would be better. No coat hangers in closets so clothes storage was a problem. One closet did not have a clothing rod. Not enough chairs in the living room. House for large number of people but only three dark leather sofas to sit on. No bookcases or tables or ottomans. Very sparse furnishings for the price. Had a super ice machine and second fridge was great. Need a bar area

Perfect Vacation Spot

July 2014
, Louisville, KY United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We loved the house! The rooms are huge and most have private bathrooms which is great when you have a large group. Trash pickup twice a week or additional trash cans would be a great help though.