Begin your vacation in this magnificent 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom home and let your worries melt away! Welcome to La Palma located in the prestigious Punta Gorda Isles in Punta Gorda, Florida. As you enter this home, you soon realize that you have found something special. There is much more to this home than meets the eye. Custom built by Tim Towles and located on a quiet cul-de-sac, you'll be surprised by just how large this home is. Your eyes are immediately drawn to the sparkling waters of the private pool and spa as well as the waters of the intercoastal canals that this home sits on. With a new 70-foot dock, this vacation home is a boaters paradise (the lift is not usable but guests can tie a boat to the dock). Wide canals line this home, perfect for any boat. Whether you're sailing or boating all day or only for a few hours, this is the perfect place to dock your craft and call home for your vacation. With 140 feet of frontage and only 12 minutes to the Ponce Inlet, you'll be out on the water in no time. A boat dock with electricity and water are also great for easy cleanup after your day at sea. The 3 bedrooms in this home are cozy and spacious, providing refuge after a day in the sun. The master bedroom has a king bed along with a gorgeous ensuite bathroom and patio access. The first guest bedroom has a full bed while the other has a queen. Each guest bedroom is perfect for the friends and family that join on your spectacular vacation. The living spaces here are also open, spacious and filled with gorgeous natural light. The living room features a large wraparound couch, huge flat-screen TV, along with gorgeous views of the pool and patio. Catch up on your favorite TV shows or simply curl up with a book and relax here. The soaring ceilings in the living room, kitchen, and master bedroom create a spacious feel that you can't get anywhere else. The kitchen here is also perfect for any chef in your family! Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and upgraded cabinetry outline the kitchen. Great for late-night snacks or holiday meals, you'll be able to cook up anything and everything. Skylights allow natural light into the kitchen too. Not only that but you can head out to the patio where you'll find a propane grill for all of your family barbeque needs! From hotdogs to steaks, you'll be able to make it all right here. The amenities in this home are perfect for a beach vacation! First, the gorgeous heated pool and spa are where you'll spend all day soaking up the sun. Hop in and cool off after a long day of boating too. With southern exposure, you'll get sun all day along with gorgeous nightly sunsets. There are also 3 adult bikes that you can use to explore the beautiful community. At only 2.5 miles from historic downtown Punta Gorda you have easy access via bike or boat to Fisherman's village and downtown restaurants and shops. The canal offers easy access to the Port Charlotte Harbor, Punta Gorda, head over to Port Charlotte, stop off for a nice dinner at Boca Grande, or go all the way out to the Gulf of Mexico. This rental is just 40 minutes from SW Florida Int l Airport at Ft. Myers. Book your stay here and let your dream vacation begin! Bedroom / Bed Sizes Master Suite 1 - One King Bed / Attached Bathroom with walk-in shower and garden tub Bedroom 2 - One Queen Bed Bedroom 3 - One Full-Size Bed Dock/Boat Lift: Boat lift not for guest use. Guests are welcome to tie their boat to the dock (boat rentals available from company in Fishermans Village). Boat lift not for renter use. No Boat or trailer parking allowed in the driveway. Public Boat Ramp: Ponce De Leon Public Boat ramp is a few miles south of the house, Laishley Park Boat ramp is location in downtown Punta Gorda. Both offer easy access to the harbor and canal to the house. Garage: two car garage available for guest use. Please return the garage door opener to the kitchen counter upon departure No boat trailer or RV parking allowed in the driveway per HOA guidelines. Pool heat is an additional cost of $200 per week or $500 per month plus tax. The spa will not heat up without the pool heater being turned on. This is a salt-water pool and it faces South. BBQ use included in guest stay, if BBQ is not clean upon guest departure an additional $56 fee will be charged to the guest for cleaning. Please note that our pools are serviced on a weekly basis. More about Punta Gorda Isles: This gorgeous waterfront community includes over 65 miles of brackish water canals with easy access to Charlotte Harbor - a true boaters and fishers paradise. Punta Gorda has the perfect downtown with shopping, dining and incredible nightlife, all year long, means there is never a dull moment. Enjoy the Saturday morning Farmer's Market by the courthouse or pickleball anytime at Gilchrist Park on the river or shop for the perfect gift in Fishermans Village. Rent a boat from Holidaze Boat rentals or take a sunset cruise from Fishermans Village. Beaches: Boca Grande- 32 miles Englewood Beach- 27 miles Fort Meyers Beach- 49 miles Golf: St. Andrews South Golf Club Twin Isles Country Club Port Charlotte Golf Club Outdoors: Gilchrist Park- 2 miles Punta Gorda Nature Park- 1 mile Ponce De Leon Park- 2 miles Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park - 6 miles Gasparilla Island State Park- 20 miles Myakka River State Park- 22 miles We will provide a welcome pack including the following: 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom 1 roll of paper towels 2 packets of dishwasher detergent 2 packets of laundry soap "hotel-size" shampoo and bar soaps per bathroom Garbage can liners in each bedroom/bathroom small garbage cans Any supplies beyond this are up to the guest to replenish, we do not restock these items. This is an industry-standard practice. Why Choose this Rental? Professionally managed to serve all your needs The management company has over 26 years of experience hosting well over 200,000 families Go straight to your rental with our easy check-in process via email Maintenance available Additional Info: Free parking Smoke-free and pet-free for your comfort Towels and linens are provided Complimentary wireless internet Please note our special deposit and cancellation policy for our guests who stay 28 days and longer, we welcome you! Our longer-stay deposit and cancellation policy is different and an exception to what is noted for a shorter stay: - When you reserve, we will collect a $1,500.00 deposit. - Balance is due 60 days prior to arrival. - If canceled 91 days or more prior to arrival - $250 is refundable. - If canceled 89 - 61 days prior to arrival - entire $1,500 is non-refundable Global Vacation Rentals has engaged VacayHome to ensure this listing contains all the information you need and that it is easy for you to book via search engines & online channels. VacayHome is connected directly to the property management system used by Global Vacation Rentals which ensures that availability & rates are up-to-date & accurate. When you book, VacayHome processes payment on behalf of Global Vacation Rentals and a charge will appear on your statement as "VacayHome". VacayHome will send you a confirmation e-mail that contains all the information you need to prepare for your vacation including arrival instructions. 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