Enjoy Beautiful Palm Island from " Under The Palms! "

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

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Placida, FL

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

2nd bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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Placida, FL

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
  • Burger King
  • Steamers Oyster Bar
  • Farlows On The Water
  • Sand Bar

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

If you are looking for a quiet, away-from-it-all spot, this is it! The outdoor space of this house is awesome and was especially useful when the beach was too chilly. We definitely enjoyed our time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2021
Amy, thanks so much for staying! I am glad you had a good time! Please come back again! Joan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful time on Palm Island

We really enjoyed the privacy of the property. The house had everything we needed. I look forward to renting the property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place

The location was great and property had everything we wanted: water, pool, and kayaks included. Owners and property manager were very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent family home

We have been to Don Pedro a number of times, this property has absolutely the best location of all. Property is as advertised however the pictures really don’t show how nice the pool and grounds really are. Will book again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Celebrating Family

We had a wonderful time at Under the Palms! The house is in a great location and the pool area is just beautiful! The owners were quick to respond to my emails and the house was so clean when we checked in! We look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2021
Niky, thanks for staying! Glad you had a good time. Please come back and stay again. Joan Penno
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

We had a great time in Palm Island and the location of this property is perfect. The convenience of having the boat docked right at the house, along with the private pool and a quick golf cart ride to the beach keeps everyone happy! The kids also enjoyed the kayaks provided by the owners. Thank you for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2020
Thanks for staying! Glad you had a good time. I love the remote feel of the island and the quaintness, especially the lack of commercialism! Please come visit again! Joan Penno
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Under the Palms

Great house and location. The outside pool and dock is brand new and great views of the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phenomenal

Probably the best Thanksgiving we’ve ever had.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2021
Thank you for staying! I'm glad you guys had a good time and a great Thanksgiving weekend with your family! No better place than with family and friends over the holidays on the island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing family Vacation!

We stayed for 6 days and didn’t want to leave! We had such a great time exploring the island, swimming in the pool, fishing off the dock and just relaxing! We definitely look forward to going back next year! Barbara was great to deal with and the owners were great at getting back to us with any questions we asked. Thank you for sharing your island oasis!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2021
Jeani, Thank you so much for staying! I am glad you had a good time! I like to hear of people making good memories at the beach house with family and friends! That makes it all worth while! Come back anytime! Joan Penno
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

It’s our go to place to get away. Love it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Loved hosting you!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of Heaven

This is such a wonderful property and in the perfect location. So many great features, the owners have thought of everything. We had a couple needs to communicate with the owner and the responses were immediate and very courteous. We will be booking this house for all of our special get aways.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2021
Thank you for staying! Glad you had a good time! It's all about making memories with family and friends!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome House in a Great Location!

We have been coming to Palm Island for several years now and this house was one of my favorites that we’ve ever stayed in. The location was simply perfect! The views were gorgeous, the house was super clean, and the responsiveness of the owners was always efficient and quick. Traveling with teenagers, they can sometimes get bored, but that was definitely not the case. They loved the pool, corn hole, and kayaks! We without hesitation will stay at this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2021
Rhonda, I am glad you guys had a good time! I hope you can make it back sometime. Thanks for staying and for the nice review! Joan Penno
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Getaway

Our family was looking for a place to escape without being around lots of people during this pandemic. This was exactly what we needed! The house had everything we needed. My boys loved fishing off the dock everyday and taking the kayaks out. The whole process was simple. Thank you Joan!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2020
Thank you Ali! Please come back when you can. We appreciate the nice review and we love being able to share our little piece of paradise with great guests! Thanks again! Rick and Joan Penno
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Back to School Escape

We had amazing stay at the property. We had already visited the island so we knew all the amazing things it had to offer the property was the icing on the cake. We used the included kayaks several times and the kids and dads loved fishing off the included dock. We were able to eat fish every day for our afternoon appetizers!! The pool was beautiful and the home was perfect for our two families of 4. We had I’ll be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2020
Chrissy, I am so glad you guys enjoyed yourself! I was keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you with the weather that week! So glad it worked out! I have heard from others that the fishing is good right off the dock and I am anxious to do that soon! Please come back when you can! Rick and Joan Penno
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxed

This property by far was the best setup on the island. The kids loved the artificial turf. The property was large enough for a yard. It made it so much better than other places we have stayed. The island was a great getaway. Slow pace. We loved the pool. Dock and yard. The kitchen was a great space too. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2022
Thank you Adam for staying and I am glad that you enjoyed your stay! It does make for a laid back vacation! I hope you can come back to visit the island again soon! Joan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem "Under the Palms"

We have been to a lot of places and by far this is now our favorite! It was an all around amazing experience, this piece of paradise exceeded our expectations and the outside pool and patio areas are top notch. We had incredible weather and spent our days catching Seatrout off the dock, taking pictures of dolphins playing in the canal, drinking coffee in the mornings watching the boats go by and wine in the evenings on the beach at sunset. The kids loved the pool area, corn hole and taking the golf carts to Coconuts for ice cream. It was such a neat experience for all of us -WE WILL BE BACK!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2021
Amy, I am glad you guys enjoyed your stay! Sounds like wonderful memories for your family. We would be delighted to have you guys back! Thanks, Rick and Joan Penno
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded expectations

This was the first time in many years of rentals that the property far exceeded the description, pictures and expectations. The home is at the end of a peninsula of a very small island off of the west coast of Florida with a very short ferry ride. There are views from all areas of the property and many opportunities to view the wildlife in the area. The beach is a short distance away but the pool area provided a nice place to spend time if you don't want to travel to the beach. I would definitely recommend this home for families or groups if you would like a very relaxing, restful place to spend time.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2022
Thank you so much for the nice review! I'm glad you guys had fun. I agree the place is special and we enjoy sharing our little piece of paradise with others ☺️. Joan and Rick Penno
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!!

We LOVED staying here! It feels like you’re at an fancy resort. The pool and dock are so amazing. The heater was a nice touch which we used in the mornings. We had trouble figuring out where It was and how to turn it on but Joan quickly responded to us! The house is well stocked except toilet paper which thankfully,I had an extra roll with me! You do need to buy everything including food before you get on the island. The one store is a gift shop and it barely has anything! The only restaurant was not good so make sure you plan your meals at home or leave the island. Definitely rent a golf cart too! It’s a cool experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2021
Thanks for staying Taylor, so glad you had a good time! We hope you come back sometime. It is a unique experience! Thanks again, Joan Penno
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

quiet island

The location was perfect with great water views and access, lots of seating and the pool. There was an issue with the pool and after a call to the manager someone was there to fix it within 5 minutes. Unheard of! Do bring toilet paper as there was only 1 roll in each bathroom. Also bring whatever you need to cook with as there was only salt an pepper. The inside is dated with old and uncomfortable furniture, the bed in the master bedroom is ridiculously high off the ground and the kitchen lacks any quality utensils and pots and pans. All in all none of that detracted from our enjoyment as the grill worked well, the location is great, and the beaches are amazing.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Time

Very positive experience. Only 2 recommendations: Get rid of the super high bed in the master bedroom. Very difficult to deal with. And change steps going up to bonus room. Rails were far apart. Not safe. And put a bed up there that an adult can sleep on. With that said, we have rebooked. Really enjoyed the outdoor space. Dock was very nice for our boat. With small grandchildren, loved the option to heat the pool. The screened in wrap around deck was a must. Can’t really go outside at night - seriously biting bugs. Having lived in Florida, that is part of life if you chose a natural environment.
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
So glad you had a great time! Thank you for the feedback. We actually have those items on the list of things to update as well as the bathrooms. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heavenly! We can't stop telling our friends and family about it!

I'm hesitant to share this with ya'll bc we want it available for ourselves again! LOL What a beautiful property and amazing location - water to the left, in front of you, and to your right. The nice breeze that was coming through there, and the soft sound of small waves of water running into the mangroves was heaven on earth. The deck, pool and dock are obviously new and the owners did not cut any corners, it's all perfect! If you bring a boat: water gets skinny around there... we didn't learn until our last day that there's an entrance channel that is on the opposite side of this channel. When you're coming in from the intercoastal, the channel runs parallel to the main intercoastal channel and perpendicular straight into the dock. So hug the docks on the intercoastal that are opposite this home/dock, and you will be heading straight into the dock. If you try to cut in from the intercoastal, you'll hit bottom with most boats. We were able to pull up the engine and coast in slowly and flat in a pontoon and in a deck boat.. didn't notice the other boats using the channel until our last trip out. Bring good bug spray if you're planning on being out at night! And next time we come, we are going to bring a snook light, and a lantern and a small fan for night fishing off the dock. We did it by iPhone flashlights, and still loved it. (No keepers this trip :( We'll get 'em next time!)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location and wildlife

The location of this home is priceless. The outside grounds are absolutely beautiful, and very private. We had a family of manatees, and a pod of dolphins right off the dock that we kayaked with almost every day. We definitely put the kayaks to use! We hit up the grocery store before we ferried to the island, as was suggested, so we were prepared. Although it did suggest buying toilet paper, we did not realize that there would be close to none at the house when we arrived. We also were not provided trash bags, and were told by the property manager that was also something we needed to provide, which is odd for a rental property that has no access to a convenience store on the island. The linens and towels are very dated, and one of the beds was not cleaned prior to our arrival as there was sand in the sheets. While preparing for our check-out when gathering the sheets off the beds, it was apparent how old the mattresses are in the twin rooms are because they were dirty and stained. It was also apparent during our cleaning the house that it was probably not cleaned very well before our check-in. It’s clear these are property management issues, and could be remedied easily with some updating, and possibly a review of the cleaning company. We also were unaware the landscaper would be there at 8 am before our check-out, and was using the leaf blower by our car while we were trying to load up. Also, purely a communication issue that could be remedied. Those are the only reasons I gave this home less than 5 stars, it is a beautiful location, we had an amazing trip, and made priceless memories. With the hopes that some of these issues would be looked into, we would love to rent this home again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2021
Hello Rachel! Thank you for staying at Under The Palms! I am glad you had a good trip. I really appreciate your honest review. The house is now at one year on the rental scene and I know mishaps, overlooks and screwups are inevitable. I will be working on these things and I appreciate input. The house has been a work in progress for us, but also a labor of love, too. Our first year was focused on the outdoor space. On our next trip down this summer I will be bringing new bath linens and bed linens. I will also address the TP and trash bag issue. Sorry, about the landscaper arriving so early too, we don't get a heads up either when they are arriving. (I am usually just trilled to have workers arrive! LOL) Again, I truly apologize for any issues that were not as they should have been. Best regards, Joan Penno
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a great place to relax.

We’ll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was a birthday trip with friends

Fantastic property! We enjoyed every minute.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible View

Our first time “Under the Palms”. This home didn’t disappoint. We have rented numerous homes on Palm Island but this view is probably one of the best on the island, as is the location on the ICW. Owners are very helpful and quick to respond. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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