Casa Tortuga @ Palm Island Getaways

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7124.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space

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Placida, FL

Don Pedro Island Beach
‪8 min walk‬
Stump Pass Beach State Park
‪10 min drive‬
Englewood Beach
‪26 min drive‬
Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Blue Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 King Bed

Orange Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Getaway to one of the most exclusive private islands on the Southern Gulf Coast of Florida and a short ferry ride from the mainland. Known by many names, Palm Island, Don Pedro Island, Pine Island….offers a true island experience with wildlife like gopher tortoises which are often seen lunching in the back yard. This three bedroom home will sleep 7 people, full size kitchen, two full bathrooms, free gulf cart for your stay, one ferry pass to get on the island, and walking distance to the beach. Guests can also access the Palm Island Resort store “Coconuts” and restaurant “Rum Bay” located at the Palm Island resort. Come and enjoy a beautiful sunrise or sunset.

Property manager

Iris Grioli

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Do not allow children to play on the septic tank.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Pet fee $50 per dog small size $75 medium.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside

No sub-leasing; Pet(s) pick up after your dog, do not allow dogs on the furniture. Do not check in before 4:00 PM Our staff needs to clean the home

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Placida

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Palm Island, a neighbourhood 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Placida, FL

What's nearby

Don Pedro Island Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Stump Pass Beach State Park - 10 min drive - 4.8 km
Little Gasparilla Island Beach - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
Englewood Beach - 26 min drive - 14.9 km
Boca Grande Beach - 26 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

Flounders Restaurant & Tiki Bar
Burger King
‪Lickity Split Cafe - ‬10 min drive
Stump Pass Grille
‪Koo's Kitchen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Tortuga @ Palm Island Getaways pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Casa Tortuga @ Palm Island Getaways?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Tortuga @ Palm Island Getaways?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Tortuga @ Palm Island Getaways located?

Located in Palm Island, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Don Pedro Island Beach and Lemon Bay. Don Pedro Island State Park and Little Gasparilla Island Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Laura S.

14 Jan 2025

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

New Year’s Trip

The property worked perfectly for us. The loft area was great and the location was perfect. The host is wonderful with communicating and even helped to provide a golf cart after theirs was damaged in the storms. Cook ware could use updated and make sure to bring items like shampoo, dish soap, and laundry soap. Had a wonderful trip!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin B.

9 July 2023

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

Nice Family Get-away

We love staying on Palm Island and this house fit our needs well.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B., Spring Lake

7 Apr 2023

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

Gulf And Intercoastal Views from loft area

Great little spot. This property has bounced back well from the storm and will get even better with time! We had an amazing vacation!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

31 Mar 2024

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

Florida

The island is paradise. Thanks to our host we were able to enjoy the perfect winter getaway in a relaxing casual setting. Lovely time. 😎

Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

27 Mar 2023

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

Escape

We totally enjoyed our stay. Iris was a fabulous hostess and answered any questions quickly. She was able to get us in even after all the hurricane damage. We look forward to seeing her improvements she has in store. Great getaway from the north!

Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill Z.

5 Apr 2022

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

Wonderful to be back at Don Pedro!

So glad we found Casa Tortuga and had a chance to revisit Don Pedro ! The property was perfect for our needs and a great value! Iris includes some meaningful extras including a golf cart and the initial pass ($50 value!) to get you on the island. Property was clean, beds were comfortable, A/C worked great and bathrooms both had plenty room! Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

28 Mar 2022

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

Relaxing and great transportation with golf cart

We had a lovely vacation and the house was more than big enough for our family of five. We did Walmart and aldi grocery pickup for the week when we arrived. The ferry is a quick ride to get on and off the island. The golf cart fit 2 adults and three kids plus our beach gear. We loved the beaches and looking for shark teeth. Bring your own shampoo and hand soap for the sinks. Buy bottled water for your stay. Bring your own beach toys- we put our kids clothes inside them and put them in our travel bags. The surrounding homes are nice and we brought a rental jeep and went to the end of the island with the golf cart to the resort to have drinks and appetizers one evening. One thing I didn’t think over was the flight time and needing to ride off the island on the ferry during business hours so we left the evening before our plane left due to an early morning flight. It has a dishwasher and washer and dryer but the washer didn’t ring clothes out very well. We would recommend this place for families- it was so fun!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia R.

23 Feb 2022

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

Real Relaxing & Reconnecting

So quiet, so calm, very restful area, but not boring--plenty to do! Finding gopher turtles and their nests with our son & his toddler, riding on the (provided free) "moto" as our grandson called the golf cart, all up and down the roads. It's a small, very tidy and friendly community, but with miles of roads if you love checking out beautiful beaches and the beach homes near them. We could walk to several beaches and more by golf cart. Beautiful tall palms and other tropical/subtropical lush vegetation. An elite but environmentally responsible community. The house is WAY NICER, both outside and in, than the Feb. 2022 VRBO photo showed!! Beds are comfy and linens nice. It's an ISLAND, that's both good and bad, serene-- but you have to take a $55 roundtrip ferry (car) or $10/ea (ferry walk-on) to leave the island, and there are no shops , One restaurant (good but busy b/c it's at a private resort) & a little "commissary" for ice cream & a very few essentials like sunscreen/yogurt/snacks,etc. Beaches are decent (but not the finer sand, volleyball, etc you will find at Siesta). Equipment at the house is minimal: 1 adult sized & 2 smaller beach chairs (even though it will sleep 9!), 2 great beach mats. Kitchen is small & minimally equipped, but was OK for us. King bdrm/bath suite with bunkbeds is upstairs via SPIRAL STAIRCASE. We had a great time. Would like to have explored Englewood for great food/entertainment. But if you're looking for a REAL REST, and reconnecting with family, strolling, beaching, THiS IS YOUR PLACE, it's delightful!!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Delmar E.

12 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

It was a very clean island.

Was not told prior to arrival that the washing machine did not work. There was a short is the electrical wires on the last to days. But Iris was very helpful and easy to get ahold of.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany W.

26 Mar 2022

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

Lovely getaway

This island is beautiful and an untouched gem. It’s perfect for a low key vacation spent enjoying the beach and the house. The house is very well maintained and communication with the owner was excellent. We loved using the golf cart and ping pong table. My only complaint would be the beds. They aren’t very comfortable because they are so firm. Other than that, we had an amazing time here and would come again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth S., Cape May Court House, NJ

3 Mar 2022

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

A bit of paradise

This property is a gem on an small tropical island. House is very comfortable. It was clean and neat and very beachy. We had to come to Florida for a funeral and this made our stay much more bearable. The island is beautiful and the beach is very private.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Iris Grioli

I am a NJ Licensed Realtor and just bought this home to get away from the winters cold days of Jersey.

Why they chose this property

This is a great property to stay because you can enjoy all the amenities the island has to offer, from this home you can see the sun rise and the sun set, Rum Bay restaurant, short ride from the mainland including one Ferry Pass

What makes this property unique

Private home. Plus Enjoy an additional 10% discount if you stay two full weeks and up to 20% discount for a full month.

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Blue Bedroom

Loft

Orange Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property