6950 Palm Island Dr, Placida, Florida
List Price: $2,400,000
MLS Number: D6147088

Welcome to coastal perfection at Palm Island Resort on exclusive Palm Island, where panoramic views of Stump Pass and the Gulf of Mexico create a breathtaking backdrop for everyday living. This beautifully designed 3-bedroom, 3-bath beachfront residence captures the essence of island elegance, with an open floor plan thoughtfully oriented to maximize water views from nearly every room. Custom finishes shine throughout, including large porcelain tile flooring in the main living areas, heated floors in all bathrooms, and a seamless flow between the kitchen, dining, and living spaces. The living room is both inviting and serene, featuring a built-in bookshelf and charming window seat--perfect for relaxing with a book while coastal breezes drift in through a wall of sliding glass doors leading to the expansive screened lanai.Two guest bedrooms on the main level provide privacy and comfort, while the upstairs primary suite is a true retreat. Wake to sweeping water views and unwind each evening on your private sun deck as the sun sets over the Gulf. The suite also offers a spacious walk-in closet and a luxurious ensuite bath complete with soaking tub, walk-in shower with rain head, and dual vanities. Designed with both luxury and practicality in mind, the home includes an elevator servicing the main living level, central vacuum system, fire sprinkler system, wine cooler, hurricane-impact windows and doors with remote controlled Kevlar hurricane curtains for additional protection on the screened lanai, and a Halo whole-house water filtration system. Exterior features include durable Hardie Board siding (face-nailed for added strength), composite decking with marine-grade stainless steel, solid soffits, a newer metal roof, and updated AC systems. Outdoor living is equally impressive, with an open sun deck ideal for soaking up the Florida sunshine, a salt system hot tub for relaxing evenings under the stars, and lush tropical landscaping. The ground level offers a solid concrete foundation, golf cart garage, ample storage, and an outdoor shower--perfect after a day at the beach. Life at Palm Island Resort is truly a destination experience, offering private shell-strewn beaches, frequent dolphin and manatee sightings, tennis, pickleball, fitness center, dockage, clubhouse, and on-site dining at Rum Bay Restaurant, plus treats from Coconuts Ice Cream Shop. Accessible by a 3-minute car ferry ride and designed for golf cart and bicycle travel, this gated community with security and bell service delivers the ultimate in peaceful island living. Unspoiled, unforgettable, & simply paradise.