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A wooden porch swing with two patterned cushions, a white railing, and a view of a pink building in the background.
A wooden bench with two glass vases containing green plants, a wooden chair, and a brick wall with a metal gate in the background.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a dining area with wooden furniture, and a cozy seating area with a chair and ottoman.
A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by dark chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a painting on the wall.
A living room with a brick fireplace, wooden furniture, and a chandelier.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Pensacola, FL
  • Place, Seville Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Saenger Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Pensacola Bay Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pensacola

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Pensacola, within a 15-minute walk of Saenger Theatre and Pensacola Bay Center. .This vacation home is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Casino Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Seville Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Old Quina House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Historic Pensacola Village - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Saenger Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pensacola Bay Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 9 min drive
  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seville Quarter - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪O'Riley's Irish Pub Downtown - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The District - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Intermission - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Juan’s Flying Burrito - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The RED DOOR: Explore Pensacola's Downtown Entertainment next to Wedding Venues!

The Hawkins House | Historic 1880s Charm in Downtown Pensacola

Step into history at **The Hawkins House**, affectionately known as **The Red Door**, a beautifully restored 1880s home in downtown Pensacola. Nestled along a peaceful side street, this spacious 2,000-square-foot retreat blends historic Southern charm with modern comforts, offering an inviting getaway for families, couples, and friends.

Inside, soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, thoughtfully curated furnishings, and preserved 19th-century architectural details reflect the home's rich character. The open-concept living and dining areas provide welcoming spaces to gather, while the well-appointed kitchen and comfortable accommodations make it easy to settle in and feel at home.

Accommodating up to six guests, The Hawkins House features two bedrooms, an adjoining bunk room, and two-and-a-half bathrooms.

Sleeping Arrangements & Bathroom Layout

MAIN FLOOR | KING BEDROOM + ADJOINING BUNK ROOM

The primary bedroom features a king-size bed, dresser, and walk-in closet. An adjoining bunk room offers twin-over-twin bunk beds, accommodating two additional guests. A sliding barn door separates the two sleeping areas.

The spacious downstairs full bathroom features a walk-in shower and a classic clawfoot soaking tub.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ: DOWNSTAIRS MASTER BATHROOM ACCESS

The downstairs full bathroom is located beyond the bunk room. Guests staying in the king bedroom must walk through the bunk room to access the shower and bathtub. Because the bunk room also serves as the passageway to this bathroom, it does not offer complete privacy, particularly when the bathroom is in use.

For added convenience, a separate half bathroom is located in the downstairs hallway and can be accessed without passing through either bedroom.

We encourage guests traveling together to consider this unique layout when planning sleeping arrangements.

SECOND FLOOR | QUEEN BEDROOM

The upstairs bedroom features a queen-size bed and its own private full bathroom with a bathtub, offering a comfortable retreat separate from the main-floor sleeping areas.

IMPORTANT – STAIRCASE ACCESS: The upstairs bedroom is accessible via a narrow staircase with 15 steps. Please consider this when booking, especially if you have mobility limitations.

Historic Charm Meets Downtown Convenience

Located on a tranquil residential side street, The Hawkins House offers the charm of historic Pensacola while placing you within easy reach of downtown's vibrant restaurants, boutiques, galleries, entertainment, and cultural attractions.

Enjoy exploring the surrounding historic neighborhoods, strolling through downtown, or discovering the many local restaurants and gathering spots that make Pensacola such a distinctive destination.

Visiting for a Wedding or Special Event?

The Hawkins House is conveniently situated within approximately one mile of many of downtown Pensacola's popular wedding and event venues, including:

The Barkley House, The Palafox House, Old Christ Church, 5eleven Palafox, The Junction Pensacola, Supposey Warehouse + Garden, Palafox Wharf Waterfront, The Rails on Wright Street, Court de Luna, New World Inn, and Seville Quarter.

Whether attending a wedding, celebrating a special occasion, or gathering with family and friends, you'll appreciate the convenience of staying close to the festivities.

dditional Property Details

- Accommodates up to six guests.
- Main floor: King bedroom and adjoining twin bunk room.
- Second floor: Queen bedroom with private full bathroom.
- Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom.
- Downstairs full bathroom is accessed through the bunk room.
- Narrow staircase with 15 steps to the second floor.
- Dog-friendly with prior approval, guest screening, and applicable pet fee.

Your Downtown Pensacola Getaway

Whether you're visiting for a wedding, discovering Pensacola's rich history, enjoying its lively downtown, or simply looking for a relaxing escape, The Hawkins House offers a memorable stay filled with Southern character, thoughtful comforts, and the distinctive charm of a beautifully preserved 1880s home.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: 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

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: $350 fee accessed if smoking is detected inside.

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

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please start a load of towels using the hottest setting and add detergent before starting the cycle.
Please remove all opened items from the fridge and kitchen trash, and discard them in the black bin located by the side gate.
Before departing, please return the house key to the lockbox using the code provided. Be sure to lock the bottom lock and pull the door closed securely behind you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We have a six (6) maximum occupancy. We do no allow gatherings beyond ten (10) at any given time.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 999 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Maximum of 2 approved dogs. a flat $90 fee applies

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$350 fee accessed if smoking is detected inside.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
This property accepts credit cards
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The RED Door Circa 1880 Downtown Pensacola
The RED DOOR circa 1880 - Downtown Pensacola Pensacola

The RED DOOR: Explore Pensacola's Downtown Entertainment next to Wedding Venues! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect host and a perfect property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Beautiful area and fun to walk. We walked with our dogs all around the area. The house has a great backyard area that is fenced in and the dogs loved being able to roam around it. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again. The host was excellent with communication and the house had all the necessary items to make for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully restored historical home
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for our dog. Huge fenced in yard, and even had bags on hand to clean up after him.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very cool house, and it is close to some of the best restaurants and bar spots in the vintage downtown area of Pensacola. The downtown charm does not disappoint, and it’s really old cool, and funky,… gotta love that.The house looks fancy, antique, warm, and homey. The living room areas, bathrooms, kitchen and bedrooms are well coordinated with tasteful, sincere decor. With a short two night stay, I missed out on some cooking, but I am sure certain that I will return again and enjoy that. Overall “YES!”,….I would recommend this nice place for a visit to Pensacola. It’s a Navy town, but “GO GREEN MONSTERS”. They’ll understand. Best always, B
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great backyard for the dog and people. The greatest asset of the home is it's location, but the decor and comfy is tied for for best asset too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious, clean, nicely updated, and very well equipped. Location is walking to downtown for eating and shopping. Also, not far drive to the beach. Would stay again when in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a Wonderful house!! We loved Everything about it, it was so close to downtown that we left the car at the house and walked everywhere. Everything that we needed was supplied, I even borrowed ideas from the house to do at my own home! The backyard was perfect for the dogs!! They were thrilled to be on the trip with us and not at the vet being boarded. Cannot say enough good things about this house, it's a definite Must, will look for it again if we need to come back to Pensacola. We highly recommend this awesome house and the owners were easy to work with as well.Thank you for allowing us to share in your house, it will be in my memory as one of my favorites :-)Sheila & Rob S
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect! We had a wonderful time and hope to go back soon. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time in downtown Pensacola

Great time in the historic district of downtown Pensacola. A beautiful, historic home in walking distance to top restaurants and a short drive to the beach. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Everyone loved the house: our family, our dog, our friends. The location is perfect for walking to everything downtown and the accommodations were wonderfully comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend at the Hawkins house! House was cozy and clean and check in and out was a breeze!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get together

A wonderful location and beautiful home for our family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Red Door is a fantastic Vrbo. We park the car in the driveway and walk everywhere - to downtown, the waterfront, numerous local restaurants with a variety of price points, museums, etc. Besides location, the amenities are top notch. The kitchen is well-equipped, linens are plentiful, living room seating is comfortable. It’s a wonderful choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historical house in a quality neighborhood. The host was so accommodating and gave great advice on local eateries and things to do. Easy to get around town from the house. Super cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Great property for a family stay. Very nice layout and yard. Close to everything you could need while in town. Host was very helpful and all communications were flawless. We will absolutely stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unbeatable Location

Spacious property in a cute, very walkable neighborhood. Perfect location for visiting family in the area. Easy drive to Pensacola Beach and NAS Pensacola. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute house n great location

Love the house. Clean and great location. Can walk to most of downtown entertainment.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Red Door was a great place to stay in Downtown Pensacola. The property manager, Gloria, was responsive, helpful, and very pleasant. The location was great and very walkable to nearby restaurants, parks, and shops. The 150 year old home has lots of charm compared to many of the newer rentals downtown. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this home, manager, and owners.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Property was just as advertised. We had a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house and wonderful location

The property is just absolutely wonderful. Really enjoyed our stay. Perfect location and nothing could have been better. Lovely trip!! Thanks to the property owner/manager for making this such a lovely time for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and comfortable

Great stay. Perfect for our family needs. The home is beautifully decorated and clean. We especially loved our walks through the historic neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay at the Red Door House in Historic Pensacola

Very well kept historic home. It has great character and is in a fantastic location for both downtown Pensacola and the beach--we enjoy both. Gloria is the best property manager too. Thank you--we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Everything was as advertised. The house was great. The location was great as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Christmas

Another great stay at an excellent house. We love the location and the house. The dog loved the fenced back yard. Thanks again for the great memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024