[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Paradise Cottage Private Island Oasis With No Stairs To Climb! Waterfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64395500/64395452/297eb835.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64395500/64395452/87da0607.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64395500/64395452/33ba177e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64395500/64395452/5eab333e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64395500/64395452/1625279b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a serene neighborhood on Palm Island, Paradise Cottage is an enchanting tropical paradise with a private heated swimming pool surrounded by exotic tropical foliage. Rattan egg-style chairs and a hammock provide ultimate relaxation options while the winding path leads to the island's natural harbor for sailing, kayaking, or spotting dolphins. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61550 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Paradise Cottage Private Island Oasis With No Stairs To Climb! 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 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Dock - Fenced yard - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - No elevator - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible pool - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a private island - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Heated pool - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,550 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114610000/114609400/114609346/w1800h1199x0y1-6534561e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach pool house getaway on Kettle Harbor Palm Island - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=114609346&PinnedHotelID=114609346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35560000/35558200/35558154/w796h528x4y4-f9aa0fde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront, Gulf view ,1 pet, tennis/pickleball Pool is closed at this time Palm Island - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 106 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=35558154&PinnedHotelID=35558154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28860000/28858000/28857954/b90d1bae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gulf Front on an island,kayaks,tennis/pickleball SUP, 1 pet POOL IS CLOSED Palm Island - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 154 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=28857954&PinnedHotelID=28857954&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112210000/112202000/112201923/2ee5cdae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Welcome to your dream island! 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Palm Island - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=105380211&PinnedHotelID=105380211&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Remove personal items and take out the trash Turn off the lights and lock the doors Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No loud music or noise of any kind; Quiet time enforced 10:30 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Only owner provided (Scott brand) toilet paper allowed! Guest must present valid form of I. D. (Drivers license) upon booking or checking in. No indoor or odor burning of anything. This includes candles, bonfires, etc. Exception: outdoor cooking on grill. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Note from host: Contact owners for pet exceptions. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: A quiet neighborhood with resident neighbors. ### 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as House Paradise Private Oasis Placida Paradise Cottage Private Island Oasis! Placida Paradise Cottage Private Island Oasis! No Stairs! Paradise Cottage Private Island Oasis! Private vacation home ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Palm Island, a neighborhood in Placida. Oyster Creek Golf Club and ​Boca Grande Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Englewood Beach and Stump Pass Beach State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at CoolToday Park or Englewood Recreation Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Placida travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Placida.dx146453) [View more Vacation homes in Placida](https://www.expedia.ca/Placida-Private-Vacation-Homes.d146453-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C26.87124%2C-82.31846&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FkUyVYY639f2BYTV9utOvxNilZ0=) Placida, FL ### What's nearby - Don Pedro Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Stump Pass Beach State Park - 8 min drive - 4.1 km - Englewood Beach - 22 min drive - 18.0 km - Boca Grande Beach - 22 min drive - 18.7 km - Little Gasparilla Island Beach - 36 min drive - 10.7 km ### Getting around - Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 50 min drive ### Restaurants - Steamers Oyster Bar - The Lighthouse Grill - Manatee Beans & Brews - New Faull Inn - Ken & Barb's Grove City Kitchen ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Paradise Cottage Private Island Oasis With No Stairs To Climb! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Paradise Cottage Private Island Oasis With No Stairs To Climb! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Paradise Cottage Private Island Oasis With No Stairs To Climb!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Paradise Cottage Private Island Oasis With No Stairs To Climb!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Paradise Cottage Private Island Oasis With No Stairs To Climb! located? > Located in Palm Island, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Don Pedro Island Beach and Lemon Bay. Don Pedro Island State Park and Little Gasparilla Island Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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