Island Getaway•Beach House•Dock•Pet Friendly•Little Gasparilla Island, WiFi

Placida, Florida
$260 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Beachy, Boho Vibes, one-story beach cottage with screened porch. Family & Pet Friendly!

Embark on your next adventure at this unique and serene retreat that can only be reached by boat. Little Gasparilla Island is a bridge-less barrier island located off the West Coast of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico about halfway between Sarasota and Fort Myers and is accessible only to its residents and renters. You can arrive at the island using your private boat or by boarding the water taxi,which will take you to our dock in just 10 minutes. There are no cars, shops, or restaurants on the island, and the 7-mile beach is private and uncrowded. You can explore LGI by renting a golf cart or by walking - the choice is yours.

The home has recently been renovated, including new memory foam mattresses. The house has 2 queen bedrooms. There is one full bathroom inside and a relaxing outdoor shower where you can enjoy the stars at night.

The kitchen is fully equipped with a new oven, microwave, dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker, and a regular drip coffee maker. A large smart TVs with Wi-Fi and streaming apps is located in the living room, ensuring that you stay entertained during your stay. The spacious screen porch is the perfect gathering place and is a relaxing setting for dining al fresco.

Additionally, a washing machine and dryer are available on the property for your convenience.

We have a sister property, Serendipity, across the street available for rent for larger groups or multiple families vacationing together.

You can enjoy stunning sunrises over the bay from the nearby dock, stroll along uncrowded beaches, and witness breathtaking sunsets.

The Gulf water is usually very clear, with a pure white sand bottom, there are no steep drop-offs when you enter the water. It is absolutely perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking. There is fantastic fishing, and an abundance of sea shells and shark’s teeth to gather. Leashed dogs are also welcome to enjoy the beach.

PARKING and ARRIVAL Eldred's Marina:
Park your car and launch your boat here, or jump aboard Pirate’s Water Taxi for a 10 minute ride to our dock. They are located at 6301 Boca Grande Causeway, Placida, Florida 33946 (NOTE: The marina is right before the toll booth) You will enter the little bait shop to obtain a parking pass (approximately $8.00 per day) to put on your dash. The water taxi picks you up out back on the dock.

WATER TAXI: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
The local water taxi service is provided by Pirate Water Taxi, with either Emmett or Bill as your captain. You will need to call well before your arrival date to make arrangements for your arrival and departure.
The taxi is available every day 8:30-5:00 hours and always requires a reservation but will run later or earlier by request for an additional charge. It is best to contact them about two weeks in advance, especially if you need to travel very early, after dark, or on a holiday. The average cost for the water taxi is $30/for 2 people and then $15 per person after that (subject to change) each way but be sure to verify this as prices sometimes change depending on the time of day you need to cross.
Make sure you tell him that you are coming to Dock #44 . . . once at the dock you can grab the handcart from the house or you can arrange the island concierge, Bret, to help get your gear to the house. IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU SCHEDULE THE TAXI IN ADVANCE.

The island now has the option of an upon-arrival or mid-stay grocery delivery service. Have your groceries delivered on the day you arrive or send the shoppers to the mainland for additional groceries or things you might have forgotten.

Island Grocery Delivery: Evan Merritt: 941-830-1346

There are golf carts available to rent on LGI. It is best to make a reservation well in advance, Carts are available for rental through Paradise Cart Rentals 941-681-0290 .
Golf carts often sell out early, but please note if carts are sold out that golf carts are not necessary. You can walk from the bay to the beach in less than 5 minutes. You can also schedule an island cart tour from the island concierge.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Kitchen Island Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    No Onsite Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Kayak On Site Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys Highchair Travel Crib
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jessica

    Submitted Mar 25, 2025

    Stayed Mar 19, 2025

    Our family absolutely loved our time at this beach cottage!! It was an easy walk from the dock and even easier to the beach! We loved how safe and welcoming the island was! Our kids had endless fun with sea shelling/shark tooth hunting/swimming/boogie boarding and hanging out at our home away from home! We’ll be back for sure!

  • Barbara R.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    5 star Very neat and clean. Had everything we needed for our stay. Nicely decorated and very comfortable. Would definitely like to return.

  • Amy F.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    Everything we could have asked for and more! Such a gem of a spot!

  • Courtney M.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    A relaxing stay. The house looks just like the pictures and is nicely decorated. The host is quick to respond and always answered any question that we had. Not a far walk from the dock or to the beach. We don’t have any complaints. Thank you for having us!

  • Jennifer F.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    Cute vintage place! Perfect size. Clean and easily accessible.

  • Submitted Apr 11, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    Our family loved this cottage! This is our 2nd trip to LGI, and it has proven to be the best break away from all the “busy”. The cottage is nestled in the middle of the island and the perfect distance from the dock and the beach both ways. We enjoyed the slower pace and naps in the screened in porch. Everything we needed was already provided and it made for an easy stay. It was a touch too windy to paddle in the bay or ocean, but that didn’t stop us from combing the beach for shark’s teeth and shells. Thank you for sharing your cottage with us!

  • Katelyn O.

    Submitted Mar 8, 2025

    Stayed Mar 1, 2025

    We love this property so much. It is truly perfect. It is beautifully decorated with so many cozy spots to hang out. For the second year in a row, we didn’t take a single indoor shower! The house has everything you could possibly need for the beach and kids. The ice maker is a big plus. Michelle is so wonderful and such a great communicator. We love how Bay Street is centrally located and enjoyed seeing the same faces from our trip last year. We also like being halfway between the beach and the bay for easy access in each direction. We barely spent anytime inside so the outdoor furniture/screened in porch are super nice. We also love the loungers and hammock outside.Had all the spices and oil we needed for cooking. Stocked with all the essentials and equipment. Having the kayaks is such a huge bonus. We caught so many fish and boated with manatees and dolphins. Also, it is so clean!! Highly recommend for a young family or anyone else. We adore this house.

  • Cammie L.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 1, 2025

    The beach cottage was absolutely perfect! Short walk to beach and a short walk to the dock. It had everything needed for our vacation. Very comfortable, clean, well stocked and relaxing!! The owners were great and made sure we were comfortable. Couldn’t have asked for anything better.

  • Joanne G.

    Submitted Feb 4, 2025

    Stayed Jan 25, 2025

    I stayed with my dog, beautiful cottage, fit all of our needs. Really liked the enclosed lanai. I love the island, this cottage was wonderful.

  • Martha G.

    Submitted Jan 11, 2025

    Stayed Jan 6, 2025

    The house was charming, comfortable and clean. The photos of the house are very accurate. There was a nice screen porch to relax on. The kitchen was very well equipped, as was the house. It had everything you need. The location was excellent, half way between the beach and the bay— about a 2 or 3 minute walk each way. You could hear the surf at night with the windows open. Michelle the host was super responsive and everything on the place was cleaned up and fixed from whatever hurricane damage there had been. I recommend it highly.

  • Shaina G.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    What a wonderful week!! This property couldn’t have been more perfect. The house had everything we could have possibly needed- towels, beach supplies, kitchen supplies, bedding, etc. It was all on hand. The beds were so comfortable and we all got great sleep after playing on the beach all day. The screened porch was also a huge bonus- we enjoyed multiple dinners outside with garden lights on together as a family. The shower outside was super convenient - none of the kids ever came inside to shower which helped with keeping inside clean. The beach was only a short walk away and was the best beach we have ever been to. Super quiet and not crowded at ALL. We found loads of shark teeth, sea shells, saw dolphins, sea turtles. The water was never rough and the kids swam for hours every day. Michelle was super responsive and helpful- she gave us all the information we needed for every aspect of the trip. She was honestly the most helpful host I have ever encountered through VRBO. I highly recommend packing light- we didn’t use half the belongings we brought. I also recommend utilizing the grocery delivery service- Evan was great and got us what we ordered without having to lug a bunch on to the island. The only other suggestion is to make sure you have great bug spray on hand…if you are sensitive to insect bites like we are. Truly can’t give this place enough accolades. We decided on day one that we would be booking again next summer!!

  • eugene c.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    Great spot with a great host. It has everything you need for a good time!

  • Lorraine T.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 5, 2024

    This property is just perfect! Everything is well appointed and comfortable!

  • Lisa S.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    The property was perfectly nestled between the beach side and bay side with a very short walk to both. Super clean, cozy, and and full of amenities at your fingertips. Everything you'd need (and more!) for a stay at a remote beach house. Beach was gorgeous and the sunsets were amazing. Although we had a small glitch with the TV, it didn't deter from the wonderful time we had. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us and our doggos. We will definitely be back in the future!

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