The Garden Suite is a ground floor, a 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom, 440 Square
Foot Living Space. The convertible living room transforms into a
second sleeping area in seconds by use of a double futon with a
privacy curtained sleeping cubicle. Couples on romantic getaways,
families with small children, & corporate travelers have found the
flexibility of the Garden Suite ideal for the various needs of budget
conscious travelers. Sleeping arrangements for 1 – 4 persons.

A traveler to Jacksonville Beach has a multitude of accommodation
options. Each property when viewed on the Internet can appear to be
much the same as the next. We believe the small details and personal
service make the difference. Hotels are often staffed by employees
without passion for their product, or Vacation Rental properties
managed by distant owners hoping to simply to cover the cost of their
own vacation home, with the client’s needs coming second. La Palmeraie
is different than the rest.

We, as the owner/managers of La Palmeraie have 15 years of extensive
worldwide business travel experience to call upon to understand the
needs and wants of our clientele. For our own personal travel needs we
only use vacation rentals and boutique hotels, giving us positive &
negative experiences from the traveler’s perspective. The
considerations to & the indulgences for our guests are a reflection of
cumulative experience as clients.

Pets are important members of any family; we welcome the dogs & cats
in your party with dangerous breed exceptions.

We live in the neighborhood, and thus can provide valuable insight on
our area, while also being available to attend to guest’s needs at
short notice.

Many accommodation properties are operated with a focus solely on
margins. We believe that accommodations should benefit from passion,
consideration and acumen.

Our guest’s comfort & safety are our paramount concerns. We use only
600 thread count bed linens and Egyptian cotton bath linens. Our
linens never come in contact with chlorine bleach in deference to
sensitive skin & environmental concerns. Our linens are soaked in a
Woolite solution for 24 hours and then cold water laundered. 

Unlike many hotels and vacation rental properties our cleaning service
never “tops up” the clean linen count in a suite. Every single thread
of bed and bath linens, including duvet covers are removed to be
laundered and replaced with an all new stock of sanitized linens. 

Please see our past guest’s comments for their thoughts on our
standard of cleanliness.

A Florida beach house originally constructed in 1933, as the family
abode for the then mayor Gonzalez. In 2004 La Palmeraie was
extensively renovated, commencing an entirely new chapter in this
historic home’s story. 

The house is divided into 3 apartments, each with their own discrete
separate entrance to ensure each guest’s privacy. The ground floor of
the house is comprised of the Master Suite, and the Garden Suite. The
entire second floor is occupied by the Executive Suite.

During the extensive renovation process, entirely new kitchens and
bathrooms were installed in each unit. All infrastructure systems were
replaced with the highest efficiency equipment available. When
possible, the period original treatments in each suite have been
refurbished to preserve the character of the space while adding high
standards of modern design, features & conveniences.

Don't forget to ask about discounts with our car rental & airline
partners.

"The Garden Suite is FABULOUS! Mike has a secret paradise in this
place. Mike himself is great and helped us with restaurants and other
needs at the blink of an eye. As far as we are concerned, we always
want to stay here when visiting Jax Beach!"
  	Jeff & Carolyn, Atlanta, GA

"The Garden Suite is a great little hide-away. Your own private
courtyard for morning coffee or evening drinks. The Suite is cozy, but
ample for a couple, their two dogs and a cat. (Special thanks to Mike
for providing a litter box so I didn't have to bring one!) The
location is great, the property is clean and well cared for. And it's
really cute! Really enjoyed our stay."
  	Myra and Scott Bushnell, Clermont, FL

"The Garden Suite was a wonderful place to stay in Jacksonville. It's
seconds from the beach. Mike is great and really helpful about getting
around and pointing you to the right places in the Jacksonville area.
The bikes were also an awesome bonus to the Garden Suite. We rode the
bikes everyday to get coffee or just check out the beaches. The
secluded garden area complete with a grill, outdoor table, and hammock
was wonderful as well. Thanks, Mike! Hopefully we'll make it back to
Jacksonville in our travels!"
  	Michelle, Cleveland, OH

"The garden apartment was perfect for our short break from the
northern winter. We loved all the extra amenities, the location &
especially the private courtyard. Mike was a superb host - attentive
but not at all intrusive. We've rented vacation places around the
world and this one was outstanding."
  	Rita & Dredge Liversedge, VT, USA & U.K.

"What a wonderful little piece of paradise this was! I was skeptical
about booking a place to stay for a week having not seen the property,
but we were in for a terrific surprise. It was better than we could
have imagined. The house was clean, cool and very modern. We were able
to bring our dog with no hassles. We felt very secluded from the other
units on the property because you actually have your own
yard-completely fenced! Just a walk to the beach or some of the local
favorite restaurants... you can't beat the location. Having grown up
in the area, I felt right at home! I would definitely (and highly)
recommend this property to anyone thinking of visiting the
Jacksonville beaches area!"
  	Lauren, Clearwater, FL

"All i can say is " what you see is not what you get" at La Palmeraie!
It is much better!! You will feel like you found yourself a little
piece of paradise. The studios are lovely! With all the right touches.
My favorite part was relaxing in the hammock in the most beautiful
garden. The owners are delightful and so warm and welcoming. I can't
wait to come back."
  	Donna Christ, Nashville Tennessee 

"La Palmeraie Garden suite is a great place to spend your vacation,
very comfortable, with a beautiful landscape and a great location. We
enjoyed our stay and we are looking forward to come back next year!"
  	Paulina Robalino, Tampa Florida

The Queen Size Bedroom features a dimmable bedside & valance lighting,
a 15 Inch LCD Television, with DVD Player & Audio System.
 
The Living Room area has double futon with privacy curtains for
increased sleeping capacity, a 32 Inch LCD Television with DVD Player,
Audio System & iPod dock. Satellite & Cable TV programming including
NFL Sunday Ticket, NHL Center Ice & Gol TV, and a collection of
critically acclaimed films on DVD. A selection of card & board games
are available. Enjoy the latest volume of La Palmeraie Quarterly, our
soundtrack magazine for your listening pleasure.

The galley Kitchen is equipped with stove, fridge, ice maker,
dishwasher, microwave oven, coffeemaker, toaster, sink disposal, herbs
& spices, cooking oil, condiments, coffee, tea, creamer and other
kitchen stock basics. A workstation gives more counter workspace or a
great spot for to catch up on your email with a coffee while using the
Ethernet port. Place Settings for 8.

Step outside to your al fresco dining area with seating for 4 in your
own 20 Foot by 50 Foot fenced privacy fenced & tropically landscaped
courtyard with a shade fabric canopy. Relax in the double hammock in
the shade and feel the ocean breezes. Use the gas grill to make dinner
or simply set a mood with the dimmable lighting and enjoy your nightcap.

Leave your private tropical oasis to the shared garden entertainment
area with seating for 10 around the stone firepit. Relax under a shade
canopy on the hammock or swing seat. Park your bicycle at the shaded
bicycle rack, or grab one of the free house bicycles.

Conveniently located near Major Shopping Outlets, Golf Courses, and 
Fort Caroline Historic Site. Daily Deep Sea Fishing trips & Casino 
Cruises leave from Mayport (three miles away). 

Public Park with Kid's Playground and Sand Volleyball Court 200 feet 
from your door, Tennis Center within Walking Distance. 

Walk to the Seawalk Pavilion for Concerts, Outdoor Movies, and
Festivals. Walking distance to numerous boutiques, Antique Shops,
Restaurants, Nightclubs, and Bars. 

Short drive from Golf Courses, St. John’s Town Center Shopping Area, 
and historic St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States. 

A Pet Friendly Property.

3 Night Minimum Stay At all times
4 Night Minimum on Memorial Day, Labor Day, FSU vs Colorado,
Florida vs Georgia
7 Night Minimum Stay for Spring Break, TPC, July 4th, Thanksgiving &
Christmas

January 1 – December 31, 2008
$125 Nightly
$805 Weekly

$80 Cleaning Fee per week or per stay, if staying less than 1 week
$250 Refundable Security Deposit