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Welcome to Hemingway's Retreat, your private island oasis on beautiful Palm Island. Perfectly positioned to offer spectacular Gulf views and located just steps from miles of pristine sugar-sand beach, this beautifully updated home offers the ultimate Florida coastal escape.
Whether you're watching a breathtaking sunset from the deck, relaxing beside the heated pool, exploring the island by golf cart, or spending the day boating and fishing, Hemingway's Retreat is designed for unforgettable vacations with family and friends.
Highlights
Spacious Living Areas
The open and inviting family room features plenty of comfortable seating and a Smart TV, creating the perfect gathering place after a day at the beach or on the water.
Modern Kitchen & Dining
Prepare everything from a quick breakfast to a family dinner in the spacious, fully equipped kitchen. A large island provides seating for three, while the dining table comfortably seats eight.
Best of all, the dining area showcases spectacular Gulf views, providing an unforgettable backdrop for meals with family and friends.
Sleeping Accommodations
Hemingway's Retreat comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests.
- Primary Suite #1: King bed with private ensuite bathroom featuring a beautiful walk-in shower.
- Primary Suite #2: King bed with private ensuite bathroom and laundry area.
- Guest Bedroom: King bed.
- Bunk Room: Full-over-Full bunk bed with a Twin trundle bed.
- Game Room: Queen Murphy bed.
- Spectacular Gulf views
- Heated shared pool
- Shared dock on Bocilla Bay
- Private deeded beach access
- Hardwood and porcelain tile flooring throughout
- Central air conditioning
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Smart TVs with streaming capability
- Washer and dryer
- Outdoor barbecue grill
- Hair dryer
- Fresh linens and bath towels provided
- Beach towels provided
- Beach chairs provided
Step outside and experience everything that makes Palm Island one of Florida's most treasured barrier island destinations.
Private Deeded Beach Access
Walk directly across the street to miles of quiet Gulf beaches renowned for swimming, shelling, fishing, shark tooth hunting, and spectacular sunsets.
Grab the provided beach chairs and towels and spend the day enjoying the warm Gulf waters and uncrowded shoreline.
Heated Shared Pool
Relax beside the beautiful heated swimming pool, conveniently located next to the home and shared with only three neighboring residences.
It's the perfect place to cool off, soak up the Florida sunshine, or unwind after a day at the beach.
Shared Dock on Bocilla Bay
Bringing a boat? Take advantage of the shared dock located on the protected waters of Bocilla Bay.
The dock is ideal for pontoon boats and bay boats and can typically accommodate vessels up to approximately 22–24 feet.
Whether you're boating, fishing, paddleboarding, or simply enjoying the waterfront, island adventures are just steps from your door.
Additional Information
Stay Connected
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and Smart TVs with streaming capability make it easy to stay connected and enjoy your favorite entertainment.
Pet Friendly
One well-behaved pet is welcome with prior approval and payment of the applicable pet fee.
Golf Cart Rentals
Golf cart rentals are available through several private vendors on the island, making it easy to explore Palm Island's quiet sandy roads.
Whether you're seeking a relaxing beach retreat, exciting boating adventures, or quality time with family and friends, Hemingway's Retreat offers an exceptional island vacation experience you'll want to enjoy year after year.
Book your Palm Island getaway today and discover why so many guests return to this special island paradise.
About Palm Island
Have you vacationed on Palm Island before?
Also known as Don Pedro Island, Palm Island is a seven-mile-long barrier island located along Florida's Gulf Coast between Sarasota and Fort Myers.
Accessible only by a short ferry ride or private boat, the island offers a peaceful escape from crowded beaches, traffic, and high-rise developments.
Here you'll discover:
- Miles of uncrowded sugar-sand beaches
- Spectacular Gulf sunsets
- Outstanding shelling and shark tooth hunting
- Excellent fishing and boating
- Beautiful harbors and lagoons
- Quiet, unpaved sandy roads
- No high-rise buildings
- A relaxed, authentic Old Florida atmosphere
Ferry Information
All Palm Island vacation homes require transportation by ferry unless arriving by private boat.
The Palm Island Transit ferry operates:
Sunday–Thursday: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM – Midnight
Simply drive your vehicle onto the ferry and, after the short crossing, drive directly to your vacation home.
Current Ferry Rates
Round trip – vehicle and passengers: $55
Book of 10 round trips: $400 ($40 per round trip)
For current ferry schedules, rates, and additional information, search online for Palm Island Transit.
Come experience one of Florida's last truly unspoiled barrier islands and create memories that will last a lifetime at Hemingway's Retreat.
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