Palm Island is the name given to the single piece of land formed by Knight, Don Pedro, and Little Gasparilla Islands, off the Gulf Coast of Florida near Cape Haze. This community has no road access, ensuring a quiet beach-town atmosphere amid the beautiful mangroves, palms, and fine sand beaches. The island as a whole features a range of properties in traditional Florida beach styles. Palm Island real estate offers the ultimate vacation-from-a-vacation experience.
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Nestled In The Seclusion Of Florida's Palm Island Lies "lazy Heron"-one Of The Region's Most Pristine Estates. Features Include: 8,200 Square Feet Of Living Space With Extensive Interior And Exterior Upgrades. The Interior Boasts Jerusalem Limesto...
Welcome Home To A Quaint, Tranquil, Tropical Paradise Setting. This Unique, Spacious, Highly Detailed, Single Family Home Offers Something For Everyone. The Home Sits On Three Waterfront Lots And Views Of The Intercostal, Bay And Gulf From All An...
Sweeping Views Of The Gulf Of Mexico Frame This Magnificent Palm Island, Key West Style Home. This Is Tropical Island Living On A 7-mile Enchanted Barrier Island North Of Boca Grande. This Charming & Elegant Home Set Among The Sand Dunes Of Your O...
OPEN HOUSEYour Tropical Beachfront Escape Awaits. This Coveted And Rarely Available Seagrape Colony Townhome Boasts Magnificent Views Of The Gulf Of Mexico From The Living Room, Master Bedroom And Screen Enclosed Balcony. The 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Property With...
You Have Arrived In Paradise When You Have Opened The Doors To This Spectacular Seaside Home. Your Journey Begins In This One-of-a-kind Community When You Are Met At The Gate By The Bellman Who Escorts You To Your Gulf Front Residence. Stunning An...
This Beautiful Townhome Was Extensively Renovated By Mchugh Porter Builders In 2018. The Quality Workmanship, And Attention To Detail, Can't Be Missed. The Expanded Living Area Provides Options For Entertaining, Or Simply Relaxing, While Listening...
Sundown 3 Is The Standard By Which All Will Be Measured For Years To Come. 2 Bedrooms And 3 Full Baths And A Renovation Of The Highest Standards Make This Gulf Front Residence The Only One You Need To See. Several Years Ago The Property Was Taken...
Nestled On Palm Island In The Exclusive Waterfront Neighborhood Of Pointe Bocilla, This Extremely Private Waterfront Home Sits On 3/4+ Acre And Is An Oasis Of Seclusion Among A Tropically Landscaped Paradise. Only 1 Of 12 Home Sites Located In A P...
Island Paradise Along Kettle Harbor On Palm Island Awaits Buyer That Demands Room For Everyone And Boasts All The Amenities For A True Florida Lifestyle. Sunset Views Over The Backyard Tropical Oasis Where You Can Sit In The Hot Tub, Surrounded B...
Beautiful Beachfront Home Located On Exclusive Don Pedro Island Offering 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths And Stunning Views Of The Gulf Of Mexico & Its Majestic Sunsets. This Direct Beachfront Coastal Treasure Boasts Many Upgrades Including A Newer Roof...
Sleek And Sophisticated Home In The Private And Secluded Development Of Pointe Bocilla. Custom Designed And Modern, Yet Laid Back Enough For Island Living. With The Open Living Room And Gourmet Kitchen, It Is Perfect For Entertaining Or Just Rel...
Island Luxury At Its Finest With Stunning Views Of The Gulf Of Mexico, Steps To The Beach And Your Private Dock In Your Backyard Lagoon Which Leads Directly To The Intra-coastal Waterway. Exquisite Custom Home On Exclusive Don Pedro Island, A Brid...
Throughout Palm Island, buyers can find a diverse mix of property types, from attached villas, to duplexes and townhomes, and eventually single-family homes.
The majority of the homes for sale on Palm Island are constructed according to the old-Floridian style, reminiscent of Southern Colonial buildings elsewhere. These constructions feature the typical trappings of wrap-around porches, hipped metal roofs, and dormer windows. However, one twist is the tendency to prop these homes up on pilings, placing garages and extra patio space underneath.
The result of this elevated living is even more spectacular views, and cool sea breezes wafting through the buildings.
Broken down by area, the southern portion of the island, known as Little Gasparilla, is accessible only via boat, or by foot along the beach. Don Pedro Island Park separates this part of the island from the rest, making it even more cozy and quiet, which is saying a lot.
Don Pedro Island in the center of Palm Island is where the most luxurious properties can be found. Consisting of a series of dredged canals, homes here enjoy private docks (except those with the arguably better beach facing properties) and spacious lots.
Next, Knight Island is home to the Palm Island Resort, which offers a number of privately owned condos and houses. This is also a popular vacation spot, as it also has many properties available for rent.
And finally, Thornton Key in the north is taken up mostly by a nature preserve, but is also home to a few isolated, yet prestigious homes.
Overall, the real estate market on Palm Island offers a rare dose of peace and quiet away from the usual resorts and high-rises typical of other popular destinations on Florida's Gulf Coast. Palm Island is the place to experience authentic island living.
The precise geography of Palm Island is complicated. The single stretch of land that exists today used to be an archipelago of islands that became physically joined together sometime in the 1960s.
Starting in the south, these islands are Little Gasparilla, Don Pedro, Knight Island, and Thornton Key. They are still referred to as separate islands today. However, in the 1980s, Palm Island Resort was built on Knight Island, and gradually the area became known simply as "Palm Island". Eventually, the term "Palm Island" was used to refer collectively to the entire ex-archipelago.
The expanded Palm Island is approximately 7 miles long, and accessible via ferry. It lies just off the coast from Cape Haze, is west of Rotunda West, and south of Englewood and Grove City. The island is separated from Manasota Key to the north by Stump Pass, and Gasparilla Island to the south by Gasparilla Pass.
Without direct access to the mainland, Palm Island has preserved an impressive amount of natural scenery. Don Pedro Island State Park and Thornton Key Preserve are two highlights, hosting large areas of mangrove forest, and home to a wide variety of birds and animals. In the intervening waterways, you can also see dolphins, manatees, turtles, and herons.
The island is also pleasantly undeveloped, with very few commercial centers or overt tourist attractions. As such, the island maintains a quiet, small-town feel. For example, the island only has one restaurant, "Rum Bay", located in the Palm Island Resort.
The resort on Palm Island is a big attraction for visitors and has also attracted its fair share of permanent residents as well. The resort features four pools, a restaurant and general store, 11 tennis courts, and a fitness center, all of which are accessed solely by walking or taking a golf cart.
The entire island boasts miles of beautiful white-sand beaches on its western side. These beaches are known for their shells and sharks teeth, as well as the world-class fishing.
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Listing information last updated on July 3rd, 2020 at 1:15pm EDT.
