I’m Brandie!

Lover of hot pink, good coffee, and chocolate chip cookies.

I’ll be the main voice behind The Hometown Dream and your go- to person with anything you need! I am a mama, Texas Realtor, photographer and living room dance party DJ. Miranda Lambert is my favorite artist, I’m happiest on a beach, and I love interior design, baking & hosting people.

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The Hometown Dream

When we first imagined opening an AirBNB we knew we would only do it if we could host families like we would host our own. We want this to be your retreat and home away from home. If you have kids, I hope this is a kid’s paradise so you as parents can relax & enjoy your stay.

Why Pensacola?

This town is so special to us, and we hope you fall in love with it just like Pat has. Truth is, I always have loved this town, but we'll get to that in a second! Pat wasn't raised anywhere near a beach- and rarely visited a beach growing up, so when he joined our family he had no idea how much time he'd have to spend wading ocean waves, chasing toddlers through sand, and spending time out in the sun.

My grandfather moved our family to Pensacola when my dad was a teenager, then retired from the Navy and stayed here for the rest of his life. My dad, aunts and uncles all went to high school here, most of my cousins were raised here, and as of recently, almost everyone who moved away has made their way back to this precious town we love and call home. My dad joined the military so growing up we never stayed anywhere long- from Puerto Rico to Maryland, Alabama and Virginia I spent most of my time on the East Coast, but the only place that ever felt like home to me has been Pensacola. It is my steady ground, my constant comfort zone, and my refuge during the hard times. It's the place where everyone always shows up, stays up way too late, fills every room we enter with dance parties and laughter, and the place where all of us can't wait to always come back to.

After spending years visiting multiple times a year without our own place, we decided it was finally time to put our own roots in Pensacola. We are grateful, and excited, to share our home with you. Throughout this website you can find some of our favorite family memories, places to eat and a few of our favorite things about Pensacola.

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While in Pensacola you can find us relaxing on the beach, eating at the Florabama Yacht Club, or enjoying time with family.