We stayed at the Palms for a month starting in mid-January and loved every minute of it! The view of the intercoastal is amazing & we never grew tired of spending time on the huge balcony. We saw dolphins and all sorts of birds, but nothing could beat the sunrise each morning. For the sunset, we walked across the road to the beach, where there is a great paved trail or you can go down to the waterfront. The Publix is right next door, & there are loads of restaurants within walking distance including John's Pass Village just across the bridge in Madeira Beach. We also drove down to DeSoto State Park where there are endless trails to explore.
The condo itself had everything we needed - well stocked kitchen, beach chairs & towels, and even a desk in the master bedroom for the days my husband was working remote. We will definitely be returning.