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Palm Island Resort lists its address as 7600 Palm Island Dr, Placida, Florida 33946, with a toll-free reservations line at 800-824-5412. Guests reach the resort's private beaches aboard the Palm Island Ferry, which crosses the Intracoastal Waterway. A water taxi also makes a scenic 20-minute run to Rum Bay Restaurant, operating daily from 11:30 am to 6:30 pm. Five major airports sit within reach of the resort, among them Tampa International and St. Petersburg/Clearwater International. Island Beach Villas range from one to three bedrooms with full amenities and expansive views of the beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Island Bay Villas are two-bedroom accommodations overlooking Rum Bay, described as ideal for boaters. Land's End Cottages are duplex, condo-style residences with three bedrooms each and direct access to the beach and water. Mainland Marina Villas are one-bedroom stays next to the marina, suited to fishing enthusiasts. A number of private residences on Palm Island are offered as rentals, including luxury homes for extended stays. On-property dining runs to Rum Bay Restaurant and Coconut's Cafe. The resort's listed experiences include tennis and pickleball, golf, and fishing and boating. Palm Concierge helps guests arrange activities and resort-sponsored events during their island time. A gift shop on site stocks souvenirs for guests and for family back home. From May 1 to October 31 the private beach serves as a sea turtle nesting ground, and guests are asked to keep lights off and remove beach gear. Reserving through palmisland.com, the resort's own accommodations channel, puts travelers in resort-managed villas, cottages, marina units, or private homes.
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Guests have exclusive access to the resort's private sandy shores and clear water. Concierge assistance with island activities is available to guests. Dining options are on property, so meals do not require leaving the island. A marina adjoins the mainland villas for fishing and boating guests.
- The resort fronts private beaches on a Gulf-side island promoted as a secluded coastal retreat near Fort Myers, Sarasota, and Cape Coral.
- Rum Bay Restaurant can be reached by water taxi for dinner on a private island.
- Lodging spans beachfront villas, bay-view villas, duplex cottages, mainland marina units, and private homes.
- Tennis and pickleball courts are part of the resort's activity roster.
Sources: palmisland.com, palmisland.com
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