The Gilded Palm of Naples

03/11/2026

It's been a busy season at The Gilded Palm! Our calendar is full through mid May. We have a handful of guests staying 10-14 days and the rest are enjoying week-long stays. Over 4 months of reservations, 9 of them are repeat guests (1 of them just completed their 5th stay with us!) and 3 of them are new guests who found us on Vrbo. So far, rebookings (we always give priority to the current season's guests first) have all the same dates in 2027 now booked.

If you've thought about a stay at The Gilded Palm, make this the year! Our fall is currently wide open and is typically booked more last minute. Last year we were blessed with 5 reservations across October & November. We hope for that again this year and would love for you to join us. We relax the Saturday to Saturday stay requirement in the shoulder and off seasons, and allow for check-ins and check-outs on other days of the week (5 night minimum vs. 7 in season). You can view the rates for fall on our Vrbo page or message me. It's a good value and less expensive than staying in a hotel with way more conveniences and a better location!

We just received the pictured review from a recent Vrbo booking and their comments made my day! "I don't think we have ever stayed in a cleaner rental...stocked with everything you need...so well organized...second home...highly recommend!"

We recently replaced the couch. The old one was good but the new one is better. :o) So grateful for strong family members who helped us move it in during the short window between a Saturday check-out and check-in!

Finally, we updated the electronic keypad with a new version. That Florida heat and constant use gave us four good years on the old one, but it was time for a new one.

We try our best to replace and update items at The Gilded Palm before the end of their useful life. We want to get good value out of them but we also want our guests to feel like they're staying in a home and not just a rental property. I try to set the same standards for The Gilded Palm as I have for my own home!

01/12/2026

I recently enjoyed seeing Paul & Eileen Arsenault again. They've released a new book called An Artful History of Naples and it's filled with many of Paul's incredible works for art. The cover is an image of Paul's painting of the Port Royal Club circa 1974. I'm trying to read through it slowly so I can enjoy it longer! I'm halfway through and really enjoying the stories and artwork. A few years back I purchased one of Paul's paintings and it was such a neat experience visiting his home and studio and picking it up directly from him and Eileen. It hangs proudly in our family room and depicts Wiggins Pass. We spent many a day lazing on the shore of Wiggins Pass when we were boat club members so that painting holds special significance for us. When you stay at The Gilded Palm, check out one of his other books available on our bookshelf, called Naples Beachfront Homes. It is SO fascinating, an inside look at the design and style of the homes and those who built them, along the beach in downtown Naples.

11/17/2025

So grateful for wonderful guests and their appreciation of the property and the experience we offer. It makes my heart happy! It’s been a busy past month with guests every week, but now we have a little opening between now and Christmas. If you’re looking for a festive holiday getaway, contact us about available dates and rates! Downtown Naples comes alive during the holiday season! 

UPDATE: We have now booked a guest over the Thanksgiving week and have availability beginning Saturday, Nov 29 through just after Christmas.

07/01/2025

Make your Turtle Club dinner reservations for Nov 1, 2025 - Mar 7, 2026 NOW! The calendar opened at 7am (EST) today. Make sure you’ve selected outdoor table at the very beginning. TIP: I always include a note below “what are you celebrating” requesting a table with my toes in the sand.

06/25/2025

Reviews from our guests make me so happy, and this one especially so! Love that she and her traveling partner valued our extra efforts to offer an organized and clean property! We are proud to have 28 reviews on Vrbo and all of them are 10 out of 10!

04/03/2025

The Gilded Palm has a rare opportunity available for someone looking to rent 6 weeks in Naples during peak season! Our long-time March guest will not be able to return in 2026 and that now opens up a spot that has historically been held for them. Our preference is to take a new guest for the full 6 weeks and not break up the stay into smaller parts. If you or someone you know would be interested in staying February 28 - April 11 please contact me for rates & specifics.

02/24/2025

If you’re looking for a unique experience while staying at The Gilded Palm, consider attending a performance by the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra at Artis Naples. We’ve been twice and each time it’s been a moving experience. This time we also got to hear the in-house choir perform along with the orchestra! There are many other events hosted there throughout the year and there’s an in-house museum, too.

01/28/2025

If you (or someone you enjoy spending time with) loves cars, attending Cars on 5th is a fun day! I took my Dad last year and we had a great time. Get there early because it gets very crowded on the street as the day wears on. Also, prepare to be patient when it comes to finding parking. Unless you’re staying at The Gilded Palm of Naples, that is! A dedicated parking space right off 5th is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!

01/23/2025

Trying to decide where along the gulf coast you want to book that next beach trip? 😳

Go for SWFL!

01/19/2025

Take this as a sign…book that trip to The Gilded Palm!

South Florida weather does its own thing. 🤷🏻‍♂️

01/14/2025

Location, location, location! If you're looking for a vacation in the heart of downtown Naples and close to the beach, look no further than The Gilded Palm! Located just a half block off the middle of 5th Avenue, you'll find more than 40 restaurants lining the Ave. Beach access is just 4 blocks away and we offer everything you need for a great day with your toes in the sand: reclining backpack style beach chairs, umbrella, large towels, tote bag, and insulated cooler & ice packs. Also close by are 3rd Street S (Naples Historic Downtown District), Tin City & Bayfront. When you don't feel like leaving, enjoy the heated pool area shared by only 12 condos in this boutique community. The only thing you'll "want for" on a vacation at The Gilded Palm... are more days added to your stay!