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***Pet Friendly - Direct GULF Front - Palm Island ***

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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Placida, FL
  • Place, Don Pedro Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

***Pet Friendly - Direct GULF Front - Palm Island ***

The Ultimate Beach House - Gulf-Front Getaway on Palm Island

Experience Old Florida charm at The Ultimate Beach House, a beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath Gulf-front home that sleeps up to 5 guests and welcomes pets with breed approval (pet fee $150 per pet). Enjoy breathtaking sunsets, hardwood floors, and panoramic Gulf views from nearly every window.



This fully functional island retreat features an open floor plan, WiFi, air-conditioning, a washer/dryer, propane BBQ grill, and an outdoor shower perfect after a beach day. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, coffeemaker, and essentials.




Book direct with Tarpon Real Estate for the best rates, personalized service, and a seamless vacation experience.
Please Note:


4WD is required beyond the neighborhood area to reach the home.


Dock access, tennis court, and community pool are currently unavailable due to ongoing HOA reconstruction.


Golf cart rentals are available on the island (none provided onsite).


Additional HOA paperwork is required to finalize reservations.


Reservations under 5 nights incur a higher nightly rate.


Add 12% tax, cleaning fee, $500 refundable deposit, and 3% credit card fee (checks welcome to avoid the fee).
Located between Sarasota and Fort Myers, Palm Island is a bridgeless barrier island reached by car ferry or private boat-a peaceful retreat of sandy paths, turquoise waters, and laid-back island living.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets considered by some owners
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 765024vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Placida

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Palm Island, a neighbourhood in Placida. Whidden's Marina and Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oyster Creek Golf Club and ​Boca Grande Marina. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at CoolToday Park or Charlotte Sports Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Placida, FL

What's nearby

  • Don Pedro Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Englewood Beach - 15 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Venice Beach - 41 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Turtle Beach - 51 min drive - 62.0 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 60 min drive - 71.6 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Steamers Oyster Bar
  • The End Zone Bar & Grill
  • Beachcomber Trading Post Restaurant
  • Cool Pickle In Paradise
  • The Lighthouse Grill

Frequently asked questions

Does ***Pet Friendly - Direct GULF Front - Palm Island *** have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at ***Pet Friendly - Direct GULF Front - Palm Island ***?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ***Pet Friendly - Direct GULF Front - Palm Island *** on 18 Sept 2026 start from AU$784, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is ***Pet Friendly - Direct GULF Front - Palm Island *** pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ***Pet Friendly - Direct GULF Front - Palm Island ***?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ***Pet Friendly - Direct GULF Front - Palm Island ***?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ***Pet Friendly - Direct GULF Front - Palm Island ***?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ***Pet Friendly - Direct GULF Front - Palm Island *** located?

Nestled on the beach, this Palm Island holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Don Pedro Island Beach and Lemon Bay. Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Don Pedro Island State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is perfect! Super clean and super private. Management company is great to work with will definitely do again. We relaxed and really enjoyed our time. Our dogs had a better time than we did!Highly suggest this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stephanie at the property management company was very helpful. The house was perfectly located on the quiet beach. Our family enjoyed looking for shark teeth, relaxing in the sun, and cooking on the grill. The house had plenty of towels, bedding, and a big living room/kitchen area to enjoy family time. We can’t wait to come back to Palm Island & would stay at the house again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the home, the quiet beach location, and quality family time together. Searching for shark teeth, relaxing by the water, and grilling are some of the best parts of Palm Island, and we’re so glad the home was a perfect fit for your stay. We also truly appreciate the kind mention of Stephinie — she’s happy to help and always aims to make each stay as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We would love to welcome you and your family back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

Hidden gem!

Loved this property, so close to ocean and so private, amazing trip! Hoping to return again sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! It's wonderful to know that the proximity of the property to the Gulf and the privacy it offers contributed to an amazing trip for you. Your experience is a testament to the peaceful retreat we aim to provide for our guests. We're elated that you're considering a return visit and we can't wait to have you back. Remember, the ocean waves and serene privacy will be here, waiting for your next escape.
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10/10 Excellent

Derek R.

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

Great location and layout.

Simple and effective vacation location. The house was modest but well laid out, with a fantastic beach location, and sweeping views of Palm Island.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Location is awesome

Fishing is great caught white fish and sharks. House perfect for 5
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! It's fantastic to hear that your fishing adventures were a success and that the local waters provided some exciting catches. Having guests who can explore and appreciate the natural abundance of the area truly brings a smile to our faces.We're also delighted to know that the house was a perfect fit for your group of five, offering the comfort and relaxation you deserved after a day out on the water. It's always our pleasure to ensure that our guests feel right at home and have everything they need for an enjoyable stay.We look forward to the opportunity to host you again for another rewarding get away and perhaps even more memorable fishing tales! Tight lines and best wishes,Stephinie
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

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

Direct beach

Great weekend on the sand. Amazing sunsets and time with family
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
It warms our hearts to hear that you had an amazing weekend filled with unforgettable sunsets and cherished family time at our property. Creating a space for memorable stays is what we strive for, and we’re thrilled to know we’ve succeeded with your visit. Thank you for choosing our home for your getaway, and we would be delighted to welcome you back for more sandy adventures and stunning sunsets in the future.
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8/10 Good

Ryan T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

House just needs a little TLC. Other than that it is amazing and Tarpon Rentals is great to work with
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We're so pleased to hear that you had a positive experience working with Tarpon Real Estate enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback about the property needing a little TLC. Your input is incredibly valuable to us, as it helps us continuously improve and ensure our properties meet the high standards our guests and clients expect and deserve. We are looking forward to having you return again next year. Stephinie
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10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

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

Absolutely amazing!!!

You will LOVE it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Leigh & Ric G.

Awesome views

Great beach house. You feel like you are practically in the gulf. With the 180 degree view, it's going to please most vacationers. The home is roomy for a 2 bed/2 bath We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
So glad you had a great time, please come back and visit us again.
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10/10 Excellent

traci h.

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

Easy boat accy

House was clean cute and with easy access with your boat .. love the house a lot of stairs
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
We are so grateful for your kind words and thrilled to hear you found the property clean, charming, and boater-friendly! Our goal is to provide a seamless experience for all our guests, especially those looking to enjoy the waterways with ease. Your note about the stairs is well received. We understand that they can be a consideration for some guests, and we will ensure to communicate this feature more clearly in our property descriptions for future visitors. It's fantastic to know that you loved the house, and we hope that the stairs also afforded you splendid views and a unique charm to your stay. Thank withstanding, we're delighted that the house met your expectations and provided a lovely base for your adventures on the water. We can't wait to welcome you back again - maybe to the same house or to try one of our many other homes, each with their own unique features catering to different tastes and needs. Warm regards, Stephinie
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

The Best Beach Ever

Everything was wonderful! We didn’t want to leave the place. The only thing that I would suggest to make it perfect is having an updated refrigerator. That would allow more space for food, so you wouldn’t have to leave the island (and pay the $55 fee to get back on the island every time) if you didn’t want/need to. Even just having useable shelves inside the refrigerator would make a big difference.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time at our property and that the charm of our place made you wish to stay longer - that's always our goal for our valued guests! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your constructive feedback about the refrigerator.We genuinely appreciate your suggestion and understand the importance of having a fully functional and spacious refrigerator for a comfortable stay. It's insightful feedback like yours that helps us to improve and provide a better experience for our guests. Please know that we are taking steps to evaluate updating the refrigerator or at the very least ensuring the shelves are usable to maximize space for future visits.Knowing you loved the home and the island so much you didn't want to leave is a great compliment. Rest assured that we are always looking for ways to make staying on the island even more convenient and enjoyable.We hope to welcome you back soon, where you can enjoy all the improvements and perhaps a new refrigerator to make your next stay with us perfect. Until then, we wish you all the best and thank you once again for choosing to stay with us
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2/10 Terrible

Brian M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bedbugs

We had a good time till we realized we had bedbug bites. Now we have to go through a lot of effort and money to make sure we did not transfer them to our house. Dont stay unless they prove it was treated professionally
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2020
Please know we took your comment very seriously. Making sure the house is clean and safe for our guests is our number one priority. It means a lot to us to have happy, satisfied guests and we are sincerely sorry that you were not. With this in mind, we did have our pest professional go out. We also had all of the linens laundered and a through cleaning of the house. We are not sure what your bites actually were as the pest inspector was NOT able to find any evidence of bed bugs. We suspect that it must have been something else. We very much appreciate your candor and have taken the steps necessary to ensure that the home does not have an infestation. Routine pest control has been in place since 2006. Again, we are sincerely sorry.
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2/10 Terrible

Bonnie B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Outdated/Dirty

The property had many issues: Rotten steps Dirty-Moldy-Stains on everything Broker refrigerator, washing machine, grill, furniture Outdated appliances No working cable Location to beach was nice but not worth the condition of the property. Property Manager tried to help but is at mercy of the owner. No feedback except - Sorry Neglected property with notes everywhere that if you break something (that is already broken) they will charge you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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4/10 Poor

Nathan S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Working Vacation Getaway

Check-in was very easy and convenient next to a Publix to grab food for a 5 day stay on the island. We arrived to a swarm of love bugs that found their way into the house. There were hundreds inside and we spent several hours cleaning the inside and outside. We were charged a cleaning fee and definitely left the place cleaner than before we arrived. There was tree removal the day of our arrival and the stumps were not trimmed down. I almost tore my bumper off of my brand new Jeep when trying to park in the tiny driveway. The management company should be more accommodating to people with service dogs because we were charged a non-refundable “pet” fee. We honestly just wanted to get away for 5 days and not argue. They said it wasn’t up to them but the homeowners association making that decision. Three days into our stay we got a text from the management company saying that our other two guests were not on the paperwork and needed to leave. The trip was just my girlfriend and I with our dogs the entire time! This property has a great location but needs a lot of updates. We spent hours during our stay washing down the stairs and windows from the massive amount of love bugs they made a home on the property. We didn’t see any other house that was like the one we stayed at with bug issues. It was a complete infestation that took days to clear up with cleaning. Bugs were crawling through the windows that had little or no weather proofing. In the end we just wanted to relax on the beach. I bet if the property owner knew the management company neglected to maintain the home and clean they would be very upset. We treated this place like it was our own home and spent a lot of time cleaning so we could use the home.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly helpful agentGreat views, on the beach, great sunsets
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Angela S.

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

Beautiful beach view!

House is so close to the beach & to the bay. House could use some updates, but the view from house & it was so close to beach it was worth it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jalee H.

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

Four Stars for our second stay!

We love this island & this is the second time we have stayed at this house. The house is lovely and the location on the beach with the bay behind is absolutely idyllic! The Tarpon staff were so fabulous to work with and made rescheduling this trip (due to COVID) seamless! The house was very clean and well-stocked. The only thing keeping us from a five star rating is that the living room furniture is very uncomfortable. That one change would make us regulars! Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
So glad that you enjoy the island. It is a special location. Please know that we are working hard to get the furniture updated. We would be happy to let you know when new couches come in. We do hope you will be come regulars!!!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great location House needs attention

Great location. House needs upkeep. Gas grill grossly dirty and not usable. Needs replacement light bulbs and batteries for flashlights. Bath hooks falling out of walls. Screens missing from some windows. Broken switches in lamps. Rusty shower caddy. Storm damage from 12.20 not fixed before or during our stay that started two days later. TVs do not work. Soffits ripped off.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2022
Mark, You failed to mention that you were compensated very well regarding your stay. As far as the storm damage goes, which took many of the screens and soffits down you do know that living on an island things can not happen overnight. The tv's ended up working fine once we could get comcast to go out to island. Sorry that the island was just not for you!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandy h.

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

Great place

Will do it again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
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4/10 Poor

Dave M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Awesome location but the rental house is run down

Great location. Very peaceful and relaxing beach. We have rented several vacation homes and never complained about them. This home had SO many items that did not work, it was almost shocking. The fridge was on its last leg. Two of the door shelves were broken entirely off. A note on the door threatened that "if you overload it and break it, you will be charged for repairs". The toaster did not work. The microwave was rusted out and we were afraid to turn it on. The start button fell off of the washing machine. The washer/dryer were stacked up in a rigged fashion. So, the washing machine worked its way out of the closet and could not be pushed back into the closet. So, the closet door could not be closed w/o having it come off of its track. The blinds to the BEAUTIFUL beach did not work. The windows with a view to the beach were permanently dirty. The sofas in the family room were horribly uncomfortable. The shower controls in both showers were not working. One of the toilets had a sign that said that it might not work properly and that we would be charged it there was a problem. There were only two wash cloths in the house. It was disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2021
Dave, So sorry to hear that your stay was not enjoyable. We had a bad storm come thru right before your arrival. This home is rented constantly and people all love it. There was no notes on door of fridge or the bathrooms. If the toaster did not work all you had to do was call and we would have gotten you a new one. The microwave works and so does the washing machine. The showers all worked and plumber went out for the one having some trouble and replaced cartridge Sorry to say but Island life is just not for you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

Great Beach and Boating Getaway

We had a great time and the property manager was great! We had the beach to ourselves, tennis court steps away, great little boat dock behind the house with access to intercoastal minutes away (no T-tops, fixed bridges).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cryssy G.

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

❤

We'll be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
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8/10 Good

Jamie K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice place to get AWAY from EVERYTHING

Well the views are amazing. The beach is quiet. And I love that dogs are welcome ion the beach. That's one reason we chose Palm Island. We have 2 small chihuahua and one medium dog we wanted to take . The owner said pet friendly so I asked about my dogs.. She said no . Only 2.. and so I said I'd get a sitter for one chihuahua ( chopper) .She was very adamant about only 2 dogs and sent a email and said didn't even rent to us when we said we'd get a babysitter for chopper :-0 ... but I assured her I would get a babysitter for one dog, and she relented... and changed her mind. I would have been fine with that ... had I not walked onto the house with " horribly stained rugs,"...??? Both the dining and living room rugs.. nothing BUT stains,, and a rip on the edge main living room one. Also,there are hard. boards under the couch seats ,( super uncomfortable!!!! ) broken refrigerator door things inside where you put your condiments,. and a room downstairs for chairs , hammoks,toys,ect that was a " disaster." It was half full to the ceiling of thrown in broken chairs and junk!!! and I just couldn't understand how they could be so picky about 1 more chihuahua with rugs like that?????? So, other than the house being in desperate need of some upgrades and repairs (top wood on the end of the bar downstairs is broken too) ,roof needs repairs... Other than that It was a nice view and the beds were comfortable, and if you like quiet beaches with hardly any people This is the island for you. That was my favorite part. No people.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

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

Wonderful Vacation

We had a wonderful stay at the home. Very quiet, relaxing, great home had everything we needed in a vacation home. Rent the golf cart it's well worth it. The Island is beautiful! And all of the full timers that live there are very friendly as well ! The restaurant is very affordable and the food is great, drinks are wonderful! We look forward to going back next yr.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
Teresa, so glad you had a wonderful time. Please come back and enjoy another visit in paradise.
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Breathtaking view !

We were amazed at the breathtaking view of the Gulf! The house is so secluded and the area pristine. We fell in love with Palm Island. *we were bummed about the golf cart. We tried for 8 months to find out about a cart before going. 😢
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

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