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Fish Tales & Flip Flops - Spectacular Palm Island pool home

Waterfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Placida, FL
  • Place, Don Pedro Island Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Don Pedro Island State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Englewood Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Placida

Located in Palm Island, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as Don Pedro Island Beach and Lemon Bay. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Don Pedro Island Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Don Pedro Island State Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Englewood Beach - 14 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Venice Beach - 38 min drive - 23.9 miles
  • Turtle Beach - 49 min drive - 38.5 miles

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Steamers Oyster Bar
  • Manatee Beans & Brews
  • The Lighthouse Grill
  • Ken & Barb's Grove City Kitchen
  • New Faull Inn

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fish Tales & Flip Flops - Spectacular Palm Island pool home

Escape to this Stunning 3BR, 1.5BA home on beautiful Palm Island-accessible only by ferry or boat! Enjoy sunny days by your private pool, fishing off the dock, or exploring the island with the kayaks, canoe, and paddle board provided. Just a short golf cart ride to the beach for incredible sunsets and shelling.

Relax on the screened porch or ground-level patio, rinse off in the outdoor shower, and take advantage of amenities including WiFi, ice maker, washer/dryer, Gas Grill and Fire Pit.
Accommodates: 7 guests | Beds: 3 Queens, 1 Twin
Extras: Pool, Dock, Golf Cart, Kayaks, Canoe, Paddle Board, Outdoor Shower, Grills
Pets: With owner approval ($150 fee). No smoking
Note: 12% tax, cleaning/reservation fees, and $500 refundable deposit apply. 3% credit card fee (checks accepted).

Access by car ferry or private boat. Contact Tarpon Rental Services to confirm your stay!
Located directly in between Sarasota and Ft. Myers on Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast, Palm Island is as close as you can get to Old Florida! Beautiful barrier island, that offers sandy beach paths and the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Take the car ferry over to decompress and escape the rush and routines! Golf carts are the preferred method of transportation! There is one restaurant on the island, as well as a place to get ice cream.
Come relax and unwind in a secluded tropical paradise.

Palm Island is for those seeking a respite from the hectic pace of the mainland and the hassles of everyday life. Escape to Palm Island where you can Stay a Week or a Lifetime!

Please note: An additional 3% credit card fee applies for all payments made by credit card. To avoid this fee, feel free to pay by check. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation
**PLEASE NOTE: This is a bridgeless, barrier island that is accessed by car ferry or private boat. Call us for details!

**NO BOOKING IS CONFIRMED/FINALIZED UNTIL you have been contacted by Tarpon Rental Services staff!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a private pool and a washing machine.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets considered by some owners

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Palm Island within a short 17-minute walk of Don Pedro Island Beach. You'll also find Stump Pass Beach State Park and Little Gasparilla Island Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Fish Tales & Flip Flops - Spectacular Palm Island pool home?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront vacation home include a private pool and a kitchen along with a heated pool.

Does Fish Tales & Flip Flops - Spectacular Palm Island pool home have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a heated pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), which is about 19.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Fish Tales & Flip Flops - Spectacular Palm Island pool home?

Yes, every accommodation at Fish Tales & Flip Flops - Spectacular Palm Island pool home comes with a deck with some featuring water views.

Fish Tales & Flip Flops - Spectacular Palm Island pool home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was amazing, my family loved the private pool and the golf cart. It’s very quiet and the screen in porch is lovely when you first wake up and get to watch the sunrise. If you are looking for a secluded and peaceful vacation this is the spot to book. It’s also pet friendly and our dog loved it! Me and my family are looking forward to booking this place again next year and possibly a longer stay as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nisleidy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth K., Upper St. Clair Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home, great accommodations, and location was perfect! Loved the pool, use of the golf cart, well stocked, all the little details were there and much appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

Love the island and this place. Part of me doesn’t want to give this place a great review because I don’t want others to know about this piece of paradise we found. Great house that makes you feel like you’ve always lived there. Love the views, the pool and the general area. Hope to come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle G., Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time at Fish Tales and Flip Flops!

Had a great stay at this property! The location was perfect and the house had everything we could ask for. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laurel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fish Tales & Flip flops

We had a great time at this property! Came with an onsite heated pool & golf cart - so nice! Accvomodations inside for games & meals around the table were tight, but nice on the lanai. & meals were a ll
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay on Palm Island!

Check in process was easy, Michelle called ahead of time with all of the details - making the process seamless. Property was clean and very well appointed. We had everything we needed and more in the kitchen. Tons of outdoor living space and activities. Loved having the dock and pool. Would stay again!.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it every year

The best vacation we take each year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lindy m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer fun

Lovely week spent in this well appointed home! It had everything we could have needed- fully stocked kitchen, golf cart, kayaks, a pool! Our family enjoyed our time here together on beautiful palm island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house!

Such a great house and property! This house is fully equipped with everything, and so much to do! I truly enjoyed this place with my family so much. Would highly recommend.😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

VACA

Awesome!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Vacation with family

We stayed for our family vacation. It was great having a golf cart included with the rental to get around the island without added expense. We enjoyed games on the screened porch in the evenings. Pool was great to cool off in during the day. We fished from the dock. Garden area around pool was well kept. Sitting area with hammock under the house was nicely shaded and provided escape from the sun. Kayaks and paddle boards were great for water fun. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals. A/C works great. Location was easy access to beach with golf cart. Upstairs loft was perfect for our 14 year old son. The two queen bedrooms on the main level worked well for my wife and I and our daughter and son-in-law. Nice Weber gas Grill. Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

This rental was very nice and we had a great stay. The golf cart made our trips to the beach a breeze. The bikes weren't in that great of condition so we didn't end up using those. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking for a family. The private dock made our fishing very enjoyable as we could come and go very easily. I would definitely recommend this rental.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lyndsey R., Fleming Island, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

House had everything that we needed. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cute and joyful!

a cute and comfy and well adorned place! wonderfully stocked and perfect for our party of 3! the island location is magical. All around - a great getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

amie b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

This is the fifth time we have stayed at this house. We love it. The location is perfect. Don Pedro Island is a small, friendly community with its own beautiful beach. The house itself is great. The back yard is lovely and the pool is such a nice bonus. The fenced in yard allowed us to bring our dog. There is a little gap in the fence in the front so if you have a small escape Artist just keep your eye out. But the yard has such pretty landscaping and plenty of outdoor furniture. When you’ve had too much Sun you can go under the house and hang out there. We love to spend time on the porch just looking out at the canal. Judy and Audrey are very nice and easy to communicate with. House is clean and decor is nice and beachy. All and all, a wonderful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect place for a getaway

Great place to stay! We enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

First family vacation

Great house and location. It was our first family vacation with our kids and their spouses and our first grandchild. Loved the 2 kayaks, pool and a quick golf cart ride to the beach. My husband loved quiet fishing on the dock. We loved it all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niky W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Get-a-Way

Perfect little spot for a long weekend. The bikes and golf cart make it easy to get around the island. Plenty of beach towels and chairs available to use! The pool was the perfect place to hang out after a day of fishing! We enjoyed our weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Island paradise

We enjoyed our stay at Fishtales & Flipflops. The cottage was an ideal location for rest and relaxation as well as aquatic sports and beach walks. The pool and dock were wonderful! ( a couple of suggestions:#1, the golf cart rear step is almost rusted and corroded out completely. Just a matter of time before an unobservant rider slices their leg! #2. The golf cart isn’t holding a very good charge and the battery needs replacement #3. The cabinet with games and books was a mess. We took everything out, cleaned it and tidied the contents #4 we straightened up and organized all the equipment under the house. #5 one of the plastic chairs at the end of the dock is cracked #6 need to store snake detector batteries. We brought some out after a night of chirping #7 stick Dutch cleanser for easier porcelain kitchen sink clean up #8 bike tires found flat. We blew them up and enjoyed riding These were minor things compared to the wonderful family time we experienced in a overall delightful environment!! Ginny Hluchan
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Better than advertised. Great pool, super well stocked, short golf cart ride to an empty pristine beach. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Very relaxing

Enjoyed the stay very much. Very quiet, beautiful beaches and waterways.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H., Georgia USA

Liked: Cleanliness

I call it my Goldilocks stay…

We were married on this island and have been back twice. This was the best of those stays. I call it a Goldilocks experience - for my nomadic brother it was too big - for my husband - it felt too small - but for me - it was just right. So comfortable - well stocked - ideal location - and appropriate decor. So many are too kitschy or outdated - but this home reflects the surroundings and feels like home. From the kitchen to the bedrooms - you’ll want for nothing - it’s all there! Even straws and a flashlight for late night dog walks🐾. Haha. We loved the pool and APPRECIATED the complimentary golf cart. I can’t wait to come back. I’m going to rebook now…
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

amie b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it!

This is the third time we have stayed in this house and we still love it! The area is so secluded. Sometimes I was there only person on the beach. The house itself is clean and nicely decorated. The backyard is so tranquil and pretty and the pool is a great option. The fact that it’s pet friendly with a fenced in yard is perfect for our dog. Overall love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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