House in Palm Island, FL
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Paradise Cottage is an enchanting, GROUND LEVEL tropical paradise that delivers the epitome of private island living. Nestled within a serene, peaceful neighborhood on the island's only paved road; walking distance to sugar sand beaches that offers buckets of seashells, shark teeth & award winning sunsets!
You will love returning home to your private heated swimming pool surrounded by mature, exotic tropical foliage that has the look & feel of a Caribbean resort.
The property is dappled with tiny gardens of succulents, exotic palms, rare, flower bearing bushes and more. There is even a whimsical “Peace Pole” garden, mythical mermaid and other unique outdoor decorative items of interest.
Rattan egg-style chairs provide the ultimate sanctuary to sip a cool drink, catch up on your favorite book all while suspended below a canopy of towering palms. A hammock built for two provides yet another, poolside relaxation option. Regulation corn hole on hand for spirited, competitive beach or backyard play.
Follow the winding path that leads to the island's deepest, sail boat access, natural harbor with dock: perfect to toss a line, secure your boat, launch kayaks, SUPS or take in the abundance of nature including dolphin, herons, osprey, bald eagle, occasional manatee family & more! No bridges out to Gulf of Mexico or island hop to restaurants, tiki bars & neighboring barrier islands.
In to star gazing? You've come to the right island! No high rises to block views; no streetlights to interfere with the night sky.
Inside, you will find tons of West Indies charm, rare, old world Florida CHARACTER not found in modern stilt homes. Open concept, including all the modern conveniences of home. An over-sized granite peninsula has an abundance of space for casual dining, gathering, conversation and more. There is a separate dining area for a more formal meal if you wish to utilize the well appointed, graciously stocked kitchen.
Enjoy the well stocked coffee counter including conventional drip maker, assortment of gourmet teas, creamers, sugar and biscotti to start your day.
Sliders open to screened porch to enjoy cookouts, conversation or board games. Here you will find a 6 burner, gas grill (propane provided) to serve your BBQ, outdoor cooking needs.
Limited beach chairs, umbrella & beach towels are provided. 2 kayaks are available for endless adventures thru bay side mangrove tunnels and small, uninhabited islands.
Additional can be rented from various island sources in addition to SUP (paddle boards), surfboards, kayaks, beach chairs, beach tents/shade canopies & more. Boat & and jet ski rentals are readily available from one of many nearby marinas.
Paradise Cottage is one of only a few, highly sought after single story homes meaning NO STAIRS TO CLIMB! Load up with a car full of groceries from one of the mainland grocery stores, grab your gear and walk right in to make yourself at home.
Palm Island is a bridge-less, private barrier island, 7 miles long between Sarasota and Sanibel Island on Florida's Gulf Coast. Sugar sand beaches, beautiful harbors & lagoons and great fishing & shelling are accessed ONLY by a 3 minute car ferry ($55 round trip per car or $400 for book of 10 tickets) OR private boat ride. Complete list of ferry rates and schedules can be found at www.palmislandtransit.com.
With unpaved sandy roads and a relaxed 'Old Florida' atmosphere, our beaches are some of the most pristine and quiet in all of coastal Florida. There are no high rises blocking your gulf views; no street lights and only one, paved road that leads to the island’s only business: our island restaurant, Rum Bay. Primary mode of transportation is golf cart and it is highly recommended that you reserve a cart at the time of booking.
Because our house 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 very difficult to rent the house again on short notice. Because of this we strongly advise you to obtain TRAVELER’S INSURANCE.
Jay and Carrie are full time island residents; available to serve you as needed. Their hands on approach, assure you round the clock, top notch guest services worthy of their stellar testimonials.
Paradise Cottage delivers a unique, island experience of relaxation only a remote private destination location can offer. So remarkable and “off the grid” it will be nearly impossible to leave.
IMPORTANT: Please be sure to read all House Rules and terms and conditions of the Rental Agreement before booking this property as they are strictly enforced.
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
@paradise.cottage
You will love returning home to your private heated swimming pool surrounded by mature, exotic tropical foliage that has the look & feel of a Caribbean resort.
The property is dappled with tiny gardens of succulents, exotic palms, rare, flower bearing bushes and more. There is even a whimsical “Peace Pole” garden, mythical mermaid and other unique outdoor decorative items of interest.
Rattan egg-style chairs provide the ultimate sanctuary to sip a cool drink, catch up on your favorite book all while suspended below a canopy of towering palms. A hammock built for two provides yet another, poolside relaxation option. Regulation corn hole on hand for spirited, competitive beach or backyard play.
Follow the winding path that leads to the island's deepest, sail boat access, natural harbor with dock: perfect to toss a line, secure your boat, launch kayaks, SUPS or take in the abundance of nature including dolphin, herons, osprey, bald eagle, occasional manatee family & more! No bridges out to Gulf of Mexico or island hop to restaurants, tiki bars & neighboring barrier islands.
In to star gazing? You've come to the right island! No high rises to block views; no streetlights to interfere with the night sky.
Inside, you will find tons of West Indies charm, rare, old world Florida CHARACTER not found in modern stilt homes. Open concept, including all the modern conveniences of home. An over-sized granite peninsula has an abundance of space for casual dining, gathering, conversation and more. There is a separate dining area for a more formal meal if you wish to utilize the well appointed, graciously stocked kitchen.
Enjoy the well stocked coffee counter including conventional drip maker, assortment of gourmet teas, creamers, sugar and biscotti to start your day.
Sliders open to screened porch to enjoy cookouts, conversation or board games. Here you will find a 6 burner, gas grill (propane provided) to serve your BBQ, outdoor cooking needs.
Limited beach chairs, umbrella & beach towels are provided. 2 kayaks are available for endless adventures thru bay side mangrove tunnels and small, uninhabited islands.
Additional can be rented from various island sources in addition to SUP (paddle boards), surfboards, kayaks, beach chairs, beach tents/shade canopies & more. Boat & and jet ski rentals are readily available from one of many nearby marinas.
Paradise Cottage is one of only a few, highly sought after single story homes meaning NO STAIRS TO CLIMB! Load up with a car full of groceries from one of the mainland grocery stores, grab your gear and walk right in to make yourself at home.
Palm Island is a bridge-less, private barrier island, 7 miles long between Sarasota and Sanibel Island on Florida's Gulf Coast. Sugar sand beaches, beautiful harbors & lagoons and great fishing & shelling are accessed ONLY by a 3 minute car ferry ($55 round trip per car or $400 for book of 10 tickets) OR private boat ride. Complete list of ferry rates and schedules can be found at www.palmislandtransit.com.
With unpaved sandy roads and a relaxed 'Old Florida' atmosphere, our beaches are some of the most pristine and quiet in all of coastal Florida. There are no high rises blocking your gulf views; no street lights and only one, paved road that leads to the island’s only business: our island restaurant, Rum Bay. Primary mode of transportation is golf cart and it is highly recommended that you reserve a cart at the time of booking.
Because our house 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 very difficult to rent the house again on short notice. Because of this we strongly advise you to obtain TRAVELER’S INSURANCE.
Jay and Carrie are full time island residents; available to serve you as needed. Their hands on approach, assure you round the clock, top notch guest services worthy of their stellar testimonials.
Paradise Cottage delivers a unique, island experience of relaxation only a remote private destination location can offer. So remarkable and “off the grid” it will be nearly impossible to leave.
IMPORTANT: Please be sure to read all House Rules and terms and conditions of the Rental Agreement before booking this property as they are strictly enforced.
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
@paradise.cottage
Amenities at Enchanted Private Island Oasis Steps To Beach, Tropical Yard & Charm Filled Home
Pets allowed
Map of Palm Island, FL
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
The cottage had everything we needed and more, it was beautifully decorated, with a Caribbean Island vibe! Great location, very close to the beach and there is a dock for boating and fishing. The backyard area with the pool was so pretty, with lots of comfy chairs to sunbath or read a book. The whole property is a beautiful oasis! Jay and Carrie were fantastic hosts, they were quick to answer any questions we had and went above and beyond to help us with left behind medications. They had a wonderful welcoming basket of goodies, fruit and even a bottle of wine! The beaches are beautiful and uncrowded and we had a lot of fun exploring the island on our golf cart. It was nice to have a restaurant on the island, which was very good and reasonably priced. Be sure to visit the ice cream shop too! The island is quiet and the perfect get away. Thank you Jay and Carrie for a wonderful island vacation!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
Beautiful property! Loved the pool, fenced yard, garden, decor, bathrooms. All was the best. Looking forward to returning.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
Our family has been traveling to Palm Island since 2007. This house was amazing — it has a unique level of coziness and an island vibe that's hard to find in the more modern homes on the island. If you have the chance to go with your close family, it will be a magical experience. The hosts, Jay and Carrie, are very responsive and make sure you feel truly welcome in their home.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
My family and I spent a week in paradise cottage. We wanted to unplug from our busy lives. And this is the place.Grab your supplies at Publix on the mainland.Take the car ferry in to the island.Get your golf cart.Put your flip flops.Get ready to unwind.The cottage is so well appointed. Carrie and Jay are great host. See you guys next year.PS: The island was hit by storms in the last two years. They are recovering and Rum Bay at the Palm island Resort is open. Don’t forget to go to Coconuts for Ice Cream. BBQ by the pool. And put out a fishing line in the dock. There is some huge redfish out there. Take the golf cart to the beach nearby. Safe for swimming. Enjoy
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"The cottage had everything we needed and more, it was beautifully decorated, with a Caribbean Island vibe! Great location, very close to the beach and there is a dock for boating and fishing. The back..."
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