Don Pedro is a tiny barrier island along the Florida Gulf coastline. The island offers a variety of recreational activities. Don Pedro Island has no hotels and is only accessible via public ferry or private watercraft. Hotels in surrounding areas provide access to the Don Pedro Island State Recreation Area.
Located 15 miles from the Don Pedro Island State Recreation Area, the Wyvern Hotel in Punta Gorda, Florida, offers 63 nonsmoking rooms and one harbor suite. The hotel makes guest comfort a priority, providing bathrobes, extra-large-screen liquid-crystal-display televisions and customized Frette linens. Additional amenities include an art gallery, iFit compatible fitness equipment, free wireless Internet access, pool/lounge area and complimentary parking. The hotel meeting space offers optional catering services and audiovisual equipment.
Palm Island Resort features 160 villas located directly across from the Don Pedro Island State Recreation Area. The resort offers air-conditioning, full kitchens, washer-dryer units and screened terraces for every one-, two- or three-bedroom villa. Each villa group has a swimming pool, hydra spa and outdoor barbecue grills. Palm Island Resort villas have gulf, bay or marina views with access to 11 tennis courts. A licensed massage therapist works at the fitness center. Palm Island Resort offers children's activities. The resort hosts weddings, meetings and other large groups.
A 17-mile drive separates Island House Resort from the Don Pedro Island State Recreation Area. A family-friendly resort with a total of six apartments, Island House guests fish directly off the beach. Gulf-front apartment residents view the beach outside their window. Each apartment features a full kitchen with a microwave, coffeemaker and toaster. Island House provides guests with linens, dishes, pots and pans. Englewood provides art galleries, parks, nature trails, golf and tennis courts.
