Seaside stay .With a stay at this Mid Island vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sterling Ave Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Estero Boulevard Beach. Castle Beach and Estero Bay Preserve State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
✅ Your safety and security are important to us. As part of our local compliance requirements, this property requires a signed rental agreement and ID verification prior to arrival. To make the process quick and hassle-free, we use a secure, app-free platform called Happy Guest. There's nothing to download and no account to create, just a secure website that takes only a few minutes to complete. Once finished, you'll also have access to your guest portal, where you'll find important property information, check-in details, and some of our favorite local recommendations. Please note: The platform may prompt you to purchase a damage waiver. If you see this, simply disregard the prompt and let our team know. We'll manually bypass that step for you, so no additional action is needed on your end.
Book a qualifying paid stay directly through our company by phone with an arrival date between June 1st and July 31st, and receive a complimentary one-week stay! Your free week may be redeemed for a stay arriving between September 1st and October 31st, 2026 subject to availability. Please note that Labor Day and Labor Day weekend are excluded from this promotion. To take advantage of this offer, reservations must be made directly with our team by phone. Additional terms and conditions may apply.
Welcome to 5550 Palmetto Palms, your private island getaway on Fort Myers Beach where comfort, style, and breathtaking Gulf views come together to create the perfect retreat. Enter the home via the stairs that lead to a spacious deck overlooking the heated pool and spa, complete with two seating areas, a dining table, and a four-burner propane grill—ideal for relaxing or entertaining as the sun sets over the water. The deck can be accessed both from the entrance and from the living room, allowing for easy indoor-outdoor living. Inside, the open-concept living room, kitchen, and dining area offers a seamless blend of coastal charm and modern convenience, featuring a large flat-screen streaming TV, leather seating, and sliding glass doors that open back to the deck. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, updated appliances including a dishwasher, and a breakfast bar with five stools, while the dining table seats up to five guests. The primary suite, entered through elegant glazed French doors, includes a king bed, flat-screen TV, desk for remote work, and a spa-like ensuite with twin vanities, a tub/shower combo, and a large walk-in closet. Two guest bedrooms provide plenty of options: one with a twin daybed and trundle plus a desk, and another with a full bed, dresser, closet, and smart TV; a guest bathroom with a tub/shower combo serves them both. Outside, the tropical-inspired pool area can be reached from the deck or exterior gate and is the perfect spot to soak up the island vibe, while the lower-level recreation room offers a freezer, poker table, and a full bathroom with walk-in shower for rinsing off after a day in the sun. With its Gulf-facing views, versatile living spaces, heated pool and spa, and all the comforts of home, 5550 Palmetto Palms is the ultimate Fort Myers Beach escape for families, friends, or anyone seeking an unforgettable coastal getaway. This property accommodates parking for a maximum of 4 vehicles. Coastal Vacation Properties manages individual rental units and is not responsible for any construction in neighboring units, surrounding areas, or on the beach. Following hurricanes Ian, Milton, and Helene, guests should anticipate ongoing construction throughout the island. This may include construction noise, nearby building projects, increased traffic, or beach restoration efforts. We want to ensure transparency—construction is beyond our control, and we will not be offering compensation or refunds due to these conditions. By booking, guests acknowledge and accept the possibility of construction-related impacts during their stay.
Book with confidence during tropical weather season! Reservations of 3 nights or longer at participating properties with stay dates between August 15 and November 15 are eligible for our Tropical Weather Guarantee. Cancel before check-in due to a named tropical storm or hurricane projected to impact Lee County, Florida, and receive a full refund of your reservation (excluding applicable processing fees). Check in but depart early due to a qualifying storm, and we'll refund the unused nightly rent for the remaining nights of your stay. This promotion applies only to participating properties. Standard cancellation policies apply outside this guarantee.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1,183 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Heated Pool| In-Unit Washer & Dryer| 5550 Palmetto Paradise to the airport?
This vacation home is 22.9 mi (46-min drive) away from the Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Heated Pool| In-Unit Washer & Dryer| 5550 Palmetto Paradise have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Heated Pool| In-Unit Washer & Dryer| 5550 Palmetto Paradise to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 3-minute walk from Sterling Ave Beach and 15.2 mi (34-min drive) from Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
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We had a wonderful stay at 5550 Palmetto Paradise. The home was beautiful, spotless, and exactly as pictured—always a relief when expectations match reality.One of our favorite unexpected highlights was the view of the gulf from the deck. It made for peaceful mornings with a cup of tea while watching for dolphins—such a special touch that isn’t emphasized enough in the listing.The pool and spa area were stunning and very well maintained. We loved how easy it was to control the spa temperature. Another detail we appreciated was the full propane tank for the grill—something not always guaranteed at rentals.Beach access was a short, easy walk, and the kitchen was very well equipped. The welcome supplies (dish soap, laundry tabs, shampoo, etc.) made settling in simple.We didn’t mind the limited nearby dining options since we enjoyed grilling and maximizing pool time together. The extra bathroom/shower on the pool level was also very convenient.Only small suggestion: a few more plastic cups to discourage glass near the pool. Overall, a fantastic stay—we’d absolutely return!