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Florida Island paradise! Pool, Dock, poolside bar and TV. Close to beach.

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Welcome to the Johnson's Tipsy Tarpon
Front view of house
Front door
back view of pool area
King bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Placida, FL
  • Don Pedro Island Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Englewood Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom/ Coral room/balcony

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Bay view/ balcony

1 Queen Bed

Bunk room

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

Master/ Blue room

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Coral room bath

Toilet · Shower only

Hall bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outside

Outdoor shower

Water view/ blue room attached

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Florida Island paradise! Pool, Dock, poolside bar and TV. Close to beach.

Island Paradise. Come spend the winter on this Florida barrier Island which is accessible by car ferry and/or boat. You can go back in time when life was slow and easy! You can swim in the gulf, go on golf cart rides around the island, sip cocktails and view our splendid sunsets. You will make family lifetime memories at this unique island home.

Johnson’s Tipsy Tarpon house is located on a Palm Island (AKA Don Pedro Island). This home is a top notch Key West Style Stilt Home. Palm Island is one of the last existing paradises. It is a bridgeless Island conveniently accessible by a short 3 minute car ferry ride. So pack up and come visit us!
This house is the perfect vacation destination for you, your family & friends! We cater to the winter visitors that want to stay 2 weeks or more during December to March.

Spacious 4 bedroom/3bath home with a private resort style pool. Sleeps 8. The downstairs porch includes a dining area for 8, a couch seating area, and bar overlooking the resort style pool. There is a relaxing hanging queen size bed in a screen room for leisurely afternoon naps! The house has a beautiful view overlooking the lagoon and is just a short golf cart ride to the beach! The house is unique because two of the rooms with queen beds and are separated from the main house and are completely private with their own balcony and bath. One bedroom has a king bed and the other bedroom is the “bunk room” with two queen beds and two twin top bunks. The large open floor plan is perfect for entertaining with two seating areas and a 65” smart TV. The inside dining table seats 6 and the screen porch dining table seats 10!

The location of this home is one of the best on the Island just off the Inter coastal and Lemon bay, where the constant tidal flow makes for year-round crystal clear water teeming with Snook, Trout, Redfish, Snapper & Grouper. Best fishing on the island right off your dock! The dock is available for you to tie up your boat for your visit. For enjoyment of the entire family you can rent kayaks, canoes, motor boats and paddle boards on the island.

Amenities in the house also include: an outdoor fire pit, a gas BBQ grill, private resort style pool (heating available for $150 per week additional) and 2 areas for al fresco dining. It is truly a spectacular property.

We love spending time with our children and grandchildren sitting on the dock and watching fish jump, birds feeding in the shallows and catch sight of dolphins and manatees swimming by. Beautiful place to enjoy the simple life!

CANCELLATION POLICY: We are located on a private island so it does require some additional planning prior to booking. As such, our cancellation policy is very strict. We offer a 50% refund up until 90 days prior to arrival. After 90 days, no refund will be issued.

We have made every effort to ensure that this home offers you a holiday not to be forgotten. Please have a browse through the images for a closer look and feel free to contact us if you have any specific questions or requirements.


Whole House: High Speed Internet with WiFi, 2 large Flat screen TVs, linen and sheets, towels for house and beach, Gas BBQ, beach chairs and umbrellas, ice maker, heated pool for $150 per week. Ferry passes are available for purchase.


Bring your highest expectations and your bathing suits and get ready for the perfect beach vacation. There is nothing like this home it comes to location, exposure, quality, furnishing and decoration.

ADDITIONAL FEES:
TAXES:As they say, nothing in life is certain except death & taxes so here's our notice regarding taxes that must be imposed. In addition to the published rates for this stay, a 7% sales tax will be required for all reservations. We must collect and pay that separately.
POOL HEATER: $150 per week
SECURITY DEPOSIT: $500


Property manager

Beth & Craig Johnson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Placida

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Palm Island, a neighbourhood in Placida. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Stump Pass Beach State Park, while Lemon Bay Playhouse and Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Englewood Recreation Center or CoolToday Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Placida, FL

What's nearby

  • Don Pedro Island Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 10 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Little Gasparilla Island Beach - 12 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Englewood Beach - 26 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Boca Grande Beach - 29 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Flounders Restaurant & Tiki Bar
  • Lock & Key Restaurant & Pub
  • Burger King
  • Lickity Split Cafe
  • Farlows On The Water

Frequently asked questions

Does Florida Island paradise! Pool, Dock, poolside bar and TV. Close to beach. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Florida Island paradise! Pool, Dock, poolside bar and TV. Close to beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Florida Island paradise! Pool, Dock, poolside bar and TV. Close to beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Florida Island paradise! Pool, Dock, poolside bar and TV. Close to beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Florida Island paradise! Pool, Dock, poolside bar and TV. Close to beach. located?

Located in Palm Island, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lemon Bay and Don Pedro Island Beach. Don Pedro Island State Park is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family spring break

Lovely house. The kitchen was wonderful and well stocked with cooking implements.Great pool as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tipsy Tarpon

Great stay once again - 4 yrs running
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week in paradise!

Our stay was fantastic! The home was very clean and well stocked with anything you would need. The views were breath taking and a treat to wake up to every morning. Beth, was very responsive and extremely helpful with any questions. 10 out of 10, I would recommend the Tipsy Tarpon. Cannot wait to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Best rental house we have stayed at!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Memories!

Tipsy Tarpon is a wonderful place to make memories with your family! We had beautiful weather for two weeks. Our family loved the house and pool. We rented a boat one day and it’s so nice to just pull up to the dock. The grandkids loved fishing off the dock as well. The house has so many different areas to spread out to so you don’t feel the least bit cramped. We would definitely come back again!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Palm Island beech vacation

Great property and close to the beach. The living areas are great, and a fantastic pool deck, bar, and outdoor lounge area make this a great place for a stay on Palm Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom G., Valparaiso, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

Great spot…..owners very easy to work with and accommodating! Red tide dissipated and was virtually gone by 1st part of March.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

sonnie k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

This is the perfect house. Our family requests to stay here every year. We love it.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom G., Valparaiso, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tom & Maria

Fabulous spot! Pool is especially nice for little kids. House is very well equipped….
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

janine c., Horsham,

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great relaxing vacation

Second time staying here and was even better than the first!! The house is the perfect getaway for a fun relaxing time with family and friends!! Ice machine downstairs is a huge plus!! We enjoyed using the kayaks and had endless hours of fun in pool and hot tub!! My kids say this is their favorite place to visit!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

NANCY N., Lakeland, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldn't be better!!!!!

This beautiful home is just perfect for a family vacation. It has all the amenities for recreation, sleeping, eating, and relaxing. The screened porch overlooking the pool and canal was our favorite room. We will definitely re-book this fantastic home for future family vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

sonnie k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful home that is perfect for your family.

We had a great trip. The weather was perfect for us. We were very lucky there. We boated, fished, spent a lot of time in the pool but most of all enjoyed our family. Thank you for the experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd year at the Tipsy Tarpon

Our 2nd year. It’s a great property on a quiet island. Can’t beat the island pace. House is great beaches are great...very hard to leave after a week of tipsy relaxation.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom G., Valparaiso, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tipsy Tarpon

Fabulous spot! Owners very accommodating. Home and kitchen well equipped. No commerce on the Island so plan your your logistics …
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place

This was our 3rd year. We love this place. It’s the completely perfect place. You walk in and forget about the mainland. The island pace is perfect...House is always clean and neat!! There’s only 1 negative...we had to leave!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

janine c., Horsham,

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation

This house had it all!!! We had such great weather and enjoyed the outside of this house everyday!!! Lots of fish caught off the dock and swimming in the pool. Lots of beach time finding shark teeth and sand dollars!! Rent a golf cart early they are hard to come by. We will def be back!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island life…

You really can’t ask for a better house, location, and island. Our family just loves this island paradise. We have stayed here previously, yet the excitement still builds as the stay gets closer. The house has a perfect layout…the pool/hot tub patio is just so relaxing…and the dock lets you enjoy the ICW. The owners are great…need to rent golf carts or a boat? They can give you options. We made some great family memories here…again!! The only negative thing we can say about the Tipsy Tarpon, is leaving it!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing and wonderful

We had an amazing weeklong vacation with our kids and in-laws. From the moment we arrived at the house until we left we felt like we were in a paradise. Right from the back of the house we could fish, swim in the pool, watch dolphins, see birds, etc. it is a very short stroll to the beach as well. The pool is amazing especially with kids due the entry and pool depth. Added bonus, the bar and commercial ice maker for having adult drinks while watching the kids swim all day. If you come stay stay during the colder months the cost for pool heating is well worth it! The owners were awesome, there were no issues but any little questions we had (like how to turn on the pool lights) were answered quickly and kindly. It is a great place to stay and home to come back again one day.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

sonnie k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Tipsy tarpon is the perfect place to stay. It works perfect for our family. Beth is a great hostess and easy to work with.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom S., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun !!!!

The perfect spot for our family !!! The pool and hot tub are so beautiful & our family had many hours of fun enjoying both !!! The kitchen was wonderful to work in and well equipped for cooking !!! The owners were very helpful and responsive to questions and needs !!!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Really enjoyed our visit to this great home. It was just what we expected
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Stay!!!

We had an absolute blast at The Tipsy Tarpon!!! We’ve been coming to the islands for over six years and this was by far the best house we have stayed in! It has everything you need! The dock was great for our 25 ft boat...loved having the fresh water hose! And the ice maker was sooo convenient! We will be again next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

The house was absolutely beautiful. We loved swimming in the pool and hot tub. We saw dolphins swim right in front of the house. It was a great relaxing trip with lots of family memories made. Thanks for sharing your piece of paradise.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

February Bliss

We had a great time at the Tipsy Tarpon. Great house, great location and just great island life. A great place to go and not have to deal with beach crowds We found sharks teeth and sea shells. Oh, and the sunsets were the cherry on top!! The house is perfect, with a great pool/hot tub, outdoor shower and nice new dock. We rented a golf cart and it was the perfect way to travel the island. Plan ahead though, as ferry travel is not cheap. Beth was quick to answer any questions that came up...ZERO complaints, other than our week went wayyyy to fast....
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Beth & Craig Johnson

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We have always dreamed of owning a beach house and in 2012 that dream came true. We purchased this house in hopes that our five sons would bring their wives and our future grandchildren to visit. We now have 4 soon to be 5 grandchildren and we spend every Easter and Thanksgiving at the beach. We are making wonderful memories. I love to hear the little one's beg to go to B's and Grandpas beach house.

Why they chose this property

Please come visit this beautiful waterfront home. We have plenty of room to relax and enjoy the beach, pool sunsets and water activities.

Languages:

English