Tiki House

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The service fee varies, depending on the cost of the rental and demand for the house. Renters find the service fee can fluctuate from one view to the next.

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Stephanie And Chris

Now updated with VRBO/HomeAway's own words about charging more via the service fee, depending on the number of guests. Shameful!

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Olivia

Thank you for sharing this story, I shared it to a few groups that I am in.

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Stephanie And Chris

Feel free to do share, share, share!

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Stephanie And Chris

Everyone should share to every page they are on! We really need to educate and inform if we want them to change. Or at least know what they are paying and what they are paying for!

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Alecia

Have you seen your Houfy today?

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Stephanie And Chris

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Rip Currents - What Everyone Needs to Know

Rip currents aren't what you may think they are. And if there are breaking waves, rips are present! Since all water has to go back out to sea once it is pushed onto the beach by waves, a rip current is always there. But sometimes, due to higher wave action, storms, or winds, the rip current can turn deadly. And rips can develop where there was none. Even a strong swimmer isn't safe. A rip isn't an under-tow. It will not pull you under, but it will pull you away from the

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Hurricane Spaghetti?

Spaghetti models are very popular with storm watchers. People like to see all the possible anticipated paths the storm might take.

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All the Models You Could Want to See!

Find spaghetti models, NHC models, radar and more!

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Why Isn't My Beer Cold Yet?!

Many guests text or call a few hours after arriving at Tiki House with the same comment or complaint. "The refrigerator isn't working!" In all the years we have rented, this has always been a false alarm! We have 2 refrigerators for guest to use, which is really great, but this means we sometimes get the complaint that BOTH fridges are not working!

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Pensacola Beach Calendar of Events

There is so much to do at Tiki House Pensacola Beach, you may never want to leave. Swim in the largest private pool on the beach, start a ping-pong tournament, shoot some hoops, challenge someone to an air hockey match, put together a puzzle or just enjoy the beach. But if you want to do more than just enjoy a great vacation rental home, here is a list of activities for the month!

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The Hamburger Wars on Pensacola Beach

The Beach and Burgers

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Forts, History, and Exploring the Past

Pensacola and Pensacola Beach are so rich in history! Don't miss the chance to explore the past!

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Front Loader Washer/Dryer at Tiki House

Don't need to pack that much when you can wash and dry what you need!

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Beaches and Walk-Overs on Pensacola Beach

There are a lot of beaches beside the beach right in front of your rental! Check them out!

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Using the Ecobee Thermostat

Our vacation home offers all the comforts of home and more!

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Welcome to Tiki House Pensacola Beach

Our welcome packet that is sent as a PDF and located at the beach house, is below. There is much more information in our other guides than can be put in our packet. Please take some time to look through our Guest Guides for information about Day Trips, Transportation, Festivals and Events as well as helpful information about trouble-shooting appliance issues, Emergency numbers, and island information to make you trip the best it can be.

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Zoo Time

Are your own little monkeys driving you crazy at the beach? Maybe they need a break? Maybe YOU need a break?

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Water Illnesses and Water Safety

Nothing can ruin a vacation quicker than getting ill or having a child fall ill. Every year thousands fall ill with RWIs (Recreational Water Illnesses). These RWIs are cause by swallowing water in swimming pools, water parks, hot tubs, rivers, lakes, and even open bodies of water like the Gulf of Mexico. Anywhere people swim, RWIs can be found and can cause infections of the eyes, skin, ears, intestines and lungs.

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Pizza and More for Eating In

You want to please everyone without cooking? Bringing dinner in might be just the thing!

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Mornings in the Surf

Pensacola Beach and Tiki House are the best places to enjoy surf sunrises! Each one is unique and we never get tired of watching!

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Why a Visit to the Beach is Good for You

It is "doctor's orders."

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What Color is the Vacation of Your Dreams?

Tiki House Pensacola Beach is a great place to surround yourself in vacation colors. Blues, greens, turquoise, and more!

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Navigating the Beach - Public Transportation and More

When you rent Tiki House Pensacola Beach, you may not want to go anywhere else. But if you do want to see the sites, you are in the right vacation rental home to catch the trolley, the ferry, and more!

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Blue Angels Practice Schedule

A visit to Tiki House and Pensacola Beach isn't complete without a visit to see the Blue Angels.

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Stephanie And Chris

If you check the schedule, you can be on the deck at the right time to see them do a fly over on their way home! Have your cameras ready!

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Stephanie And Chris

During spring, summer, and fall they do an evening flyover every Sunday as they return to NAS from various shows around the country.

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Houfy and Tiki House

A Perfect Match in Vacation Home Rental in Pensacola Beach

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Tiki House Rental Agreement

To rent Tiki House Pensacola Beach, our vacation home. we require you to sign/accept a rental agreement. This is for your protection as much as ours. The agreement spells out all the details of renting, from checking-in to checking out!

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Checking-In and Checking-Out at Tiki House Pensacola Beach

Here is what you need to know when you arrive at Tiki House Pensacola Beach Home Rental and what to do before you leave to make sure your stay is the BEST it can be!

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National Naval Aviation Museum - FREE ADMISSION

Located a short drive from Tiki House Pensacola Beach, this is a MUST SEE attraction! Free admission and so much to see! Don't miss the Blue Angels when they are in town! Their practice is free to view and remembered forever!

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Planning for Traffic

The traffic on check-in and check-out days can be an issue if you have a deadline. With a little prior planning, you can avoid getting stuck on the bridge, at the toll booth, or on a jam on the Interstate.

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Pensacola's Farmers' Market

The best of all worlds can be found at the Palafox Market, Pensacola's own farmers' market. Artisans in all categories from food to metal working attend in abundance. If you like finding a special memento of your travels, sampling locally produce, or just want to look around, you won't be disappointed in the 3 city blocks dedicated to the market.

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Bushwacker Anyone?

Bushwacker Recipe ~ The Best Milk Shake Ever!

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Tiki House Pool - Rules, Info, and Fun

The pool at Tiki House is one of the reasons we are the most popular rental on the beach for large groups. We want to make sure you get the most out of the pool during your stay! With a little consideration, you can help keep it in tip-tip condition for your entire stay.

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Sunrise/Sunset Photography

At Tiki House, the sunrise and sunset views depends on the time of year. In the summer, the view tends to be more on the bay side (north) and in the winter the sun rises and sets over the Gulf in the south.

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A Perfect Day at Tiki House Pensacola Beach

When the water is crystal clear, the skies are blue, and the sun is shining, you know you have hit the beach jackpot! These are the days we live for on Pensacola Beach. Luckily, there are a lot of them! Here is the first one of March this year! Enjoy!

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Tiki House's Tranquil Evenings on the Beach

Evenings at the beach generally mean brilliant sunset colors on the horizon. But when the fog rolls in on Pensacola Beach in the spring or fall, the experience of walking on the beach or enjoying the waves takes on a romantic, dreamy quality. You may find lots of couples sitting or walking together, taking advantage of the soothing sounds and sights of the fog rolling in.

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Raising and Lowering Our Magnetic Shades

We have installed magnetic roman shades in many parts of the beach house. These are safer for small children and are washable so we can keep the home clean.

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Why I Write Stories on Houfy?

Tiki House Pensacola Beach is a beach rental home that hosts large families for family vacations, reunions, weddings, and other events that make great excuses for several generations to get together . This multi-generational group we cater to, more and more, includes the tech savvy generation that expects information at their fingertips. Before Houfy, this meant keeping and updating an on-property Welcome Book, sending a HUGE PDF, and getting tons of texted questions that required me to share a picture, file, or refer back to the Welcome Book that seemed to be AWOL.

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Stephanie And Chris

I don't mind if people want to use my information to help them get started. But this is the Why for me. I will write a How for me too! I hope it helps.

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