Gulf Front on a Island, 1 Pet, Tennis/Pickleball , Kayaks, Sup Pool is Closed

Dolphin Beach highlights: This unit is ONLY accessible by car ferry or private boat. Island living is so quiet and private!! Palm Island is a barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico. & miles long between Sarasota and Sanibel Island on Florida's Gulf Coast. Access is ONLY by the ferry and or private boat. You drive your car onto the ferry and then directly to your vacation rental home. For more information on the ferry check out the ferry web site www.palmislandtransit.com • Tile throughout (NO CARPET ANYWHERE to harbor allergens, sand, smells, spills and humidity) • Newer kitchen cabinets and appliances, including granite counter tops • Sleeps 6 comfortably in beds - king in master bedroom, 2 queens in guest bedroom, twin ships bunk in common area. • Private beach level deck, including an enclosed outdoor shower. • Upgraded bathrooms with granite top vanities with under mount sinks • Beachfront heated pool is 2 doors away, tennis and dock with power and water are across the sand road on Bocilla Lagoon POOL AND DOCK CLOSED AT THIS TIME DUE TO HURRICANE DAMAGE • Screened in porch on the main level • Open balcony off the upstairs master bedroom • Decks face Northwest for spectacular unobstructed Gulf of Mexico views and awesome sunsets. • Fully equipped and ready for your enjoyment. Other items include, flat screen televisions, quaint artwork • 2 kayaks, 6 beach chairs, 1 inflatable stand up paddleboard, linens , bath and beach towels, kitchen equipment, glassware, plates, silverware, etc. The list goes on and on! Also includes smart TV's in every bedroom and living room and free wireless internet access. Please inquire for more details and specifics about this great gulf front vacation rental. Tennis and pickle ball court right across the street from the unit. • Free parking for one car and parking on the street • You MUST drive to the unit via the Palm Island Transit car ferry. Check their website for rates and information. The water taxi is to the restaurant, Rum Bay at the Palm Island resort on the north end of the island only and not to the rental unit. No crowds here, just miles of unspoiled, 100% natural Florida (the way it used to be!). World renowned shelling, fantastic sunsets, bird watching galore, kayaking, dolphins, gopher tortoise, and a lively lagoon where fish jump all day long. Walmart, Publix and Home Dept are only a 1-3 mile drive from the mainland ferry side. Unlike other Florida beaches with high rise buildings and traffic, Palm Island is seven miles of quiet, uncrowded beaches, lush wilderness and seclusion. Even a short walk in the beach can feel like a treasure hunt with the bounty of shells, and shark's teeth. The fishing is world class! Soak up the sun on our bath-like waters of the Gulf of Mexico, explore by kayak or stand up paddle board. We provide both free of charge. Because our home is located in an unusual destination type ISLAND, we have a strict cancellation policy. Most travelers need to plan ahead for this type of vacation so it is difficult to re-rent the house on short notice. We strongly advise you to obtain TRAVELER'S INSURANCE. Bring your boat or rent one for the ultimate in Florida lifestyle. Our community dock will accommodate a boat up to 22 feet. Like to fish? Fish right off the dock or try your luck surf fishing or book a charter with one of the local guides for a thrilling day of sport fishing or backwater challenges. Trout, Redfish, Snook, Tarpon and Grouper are just a few of the many species that call our waters home. Don Pedro Island (aka Palm Island) is a barrier island and a stones throw from the mainland. You’ll arrive via a short car ferry ride that takes about three minutes. Our island has a terrific resort that offers a casual restaurant, ice cream/deli shop, sundries store and a pirate show for the kids. The island is almost all single family homes so you’ll quickly find it has a pristine 'non-commercial' family feel. There are no large high-rise resorts, beach bars or traffic and noise. If you’re looking for that place in the sun that you can actually hear the wind whistle through the palms - you’ve found your place. Off island you’ll be close to restaurants, shops, golf courses and world famous Boca Grande as well as other attractions. As we like to say... civilization is close but not too close. Boca Grande offers exclusive shopping, dining and sightseeing. By boat you can reach Cayo Costa Island State Park and Cabbage Key where Jimmy Buffet was inspired to write 'Cheeseburger In Paradise.' Do it all, or do nothing at all, that’s the “island” lifestyle. It’s laid back, always casual (leave your tie at home) and Florida at its best. No smoking. Pets allowed with owner's permission and additional $150.00 pet deposit. A one pet limit 50 LBS dogs only no cats Don Pedro/Palm Island is an experience like no other. Come to our island and see why so many have fallen in love with this little 'slice' of paradise! Bonus in May-Oct, turtle nesting season is active on your island!!About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total).About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.