Placida, Florida
Imagine if you could literally “BE on Cloud 9”… You board a boat to embark into paradise with no cars, no roads and no modern distractions. Nestled high above the palm and coconut trees, amid the tropical breezes and warm sunshine, with a breathtaking view of both the beach and bayside of Little Gasparilla Island (LGI), is the magnificent Cloud 9. Comfort, luxury and all of the modern amenities that you can imagine are at your fingertips at Cloud 9 on the beach of LGI.
The definition of Cloud 9 is, a state of perfect happiness. Some believe the number 9 is a mystical number. You may feel that way too as you revel in the magic of Cloud 9! Cloud 9 is a beachfront stilted house nestled into the quiet north end of LGI (right near Don Pedro State Park). This custom-built luxury home is a brand-new construction, completed in May of 2019. The first floor towers 20 feet above the ground, offering a stunning view of the beach from the large wrap around Lanai and additional Sundeck. As you gasp in awe, there is so much more to take-in as you make your way to the second floor where the view almost touches the sky.
Complete with all amenities needed for a dream vacation, including:
• Fresh Southwest Floridian beach home look and feel
• (2) large Sundeck(s) for the sunbathers - one main floor & one upstairs off of master suite
o Comfortable seating and sunbathing seating (Chaise lounges & Adirondack chairs)
• Shaded porch/Lanai for the non-sunbathers
o Outdoor TV & Bar table w/swivel stools to watch your favorite show or to watch the calming lapping waters of the gulf
o Outdoor dining area with large table and plenty of seating
o Turtle safe lighting and ceiling fans to keep you cool
o Restaurant quality outdoor grill
• Located right near Don Pedro State Park for a feeling of complete peace and seclusion
o You feel all alone up above any of the few other nearby neighbors
• No Charge Wi-Fi for those still needing to get in touch with those outside of paradise
• Two master bedrooms, each with their own king size bed and private bathroom.
o. The largest is located on the second floor and includes a private sitting area & TV.
o Best view with top floor deck
o Private master bathroom with large Jacuzzi Tub & multi head shower
o The second master bedroom on the main floor on the bay side. It offers a quiet area away from the living room with gorgeous view of the lush vegetation.
• The third bedroom is located on the main floor also on the bay side with two twin XL size beds, that can be converted into a king size bed if needed.
• 5 HD TVs – From 43 to 75 inches (bedrooms, leisure room, and two living rooms.
• Built in high capacity ice maker (in kitchen island)
• Chefs Kitchen
o Built in induction cooktop
o Built in convection wall oven and wall microwave
o Door in door refrigerator with ice and water
o Keurig coffee maker and also drip coffee maker
o Built in Wine and beverage cooler
The entire house has a very open space concept, with many windows to make it feel like you are outside, even when you are enjoying the comfort and luxuries inside. The spacious chefs kitchen offers fantastic views of the Gulf and offers a huge customized island to sit at to enjoy the view.
For outdoor dining, the expansive shaded lanai just outside the kitchen includes a table that seats six to eight comfortably. Enjoy the Gulf breeze while you eat! Additional seating areas are available on the lanai, sundeck and upper deck. You can enjoy the sitess, sounds and fresh breeze of the Gulf while you eat. You will find that all meals taste better on LGI at Cloud 9! If you do not want to cook inside, there is a wonderful grilling area located on the lanai. This Grill is a BBQ lovers dream with ceramic brickettes and precise temperature capabilities as well has higher heat searing ability.
The house has two living areas with TVs and Blu-ray player on main floor. In addition, each master bedroom has its own TV. Satellite TV is available on all TVs in the home. The two bathrooms on the main floor each have a beautifully designed shower, and the upstairs has a private shower and whirlpool bath. All linens, bath towels, beach towels, and kitchen supplies are available, including a Keurig machine for that relaxing cup of coffee on the deck in the morning.
Other amenities include a private boardwalk for the short walk to the beach to keep your toes out of the hot sand, some sand and water toys, and beach chairs.
Your cares will melt away in the brilliance of this barrier island where it’s easy to fall into the LGI way of doing things. You will quickly realize there’s more to life than mainland mayhem. Leave your car at the marina, call the water-taxi and cruise on over to Cloud 9 and enjoy your own little slice of heaven.
Little Gasparilla Island (LGI)
LGI is an unspoiled barrier island with seven miles of perfect beach. Situated halfway between Sarasota and Ft. Myers, there are no bridges or roads to the island. Transportation to the island is by water taxi, or boat. Once on the island there are no cars, only golf carts. Most people give in to just walking the sandy roads or along the beach during their stays. North of Little Gasparilla Island is the Don Pedro State Park. During the summer, the beach is a nesting spot for endangered sea turtles which lay their eggs in the warm sand near the dunes.
Time will stand still, your heart will skip a beat, and you will relax into the magic. Little Gasparilla offers privacy and tranquility and a rare sense of peace not found at many Florida vacation spots. Each day you spend in the embrace of this island will give you a new lease on life. Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder as the sun rises and sets on one magical moment after another. Bask in the sun, build sandcastles on the beach, take a dip in the Gulf of Mexico, take in the bird life and maybe even get to know a few of them by name, all of which will ease you into the realization that this is the way things should be. Birds of a feather do flock together on LGI. Bird watchers will spot egret and osprey, rare white pelicans, blue herons, and even the occasional bald eagle, all in their rightful element on LGI. Nature walks, shelling, fishing, or doing nothing at all, sounds good too. Light warm breezes touch your face as your cares melt away on a beach walk or in just putting your feet in the water.
The shells on the island are among the most plentiful on the West Coast and the beaches are dotted with prehistoric shark's teeth free for the collecting. The sandbars are home to sand dollars, whelks, starfish and conchs.
The waters are rich with manatee and dolphins and the waves are gentle and calming and perfect for floating on a raft. The bottom is mostly white sand, so there is little to see while you can often find sand dollars off the sand bar.
Fishing from either the dock or the beach can provide daily entertainment -- and a hearty meal depending on your at the end of a long day, as another breathtaking sunset over the Gulf of Mexico gently eases you into the evening.
All of this begins and ends with the perfect place to stay; your home away from home. Cloud 9 is that perfect place!
We truly believe that once you discover Cloud 9 you will never want to be anywhere else. It is the best house on this magnificent island! Once you see the views from the house you will truly understand the definition of being on Cloud 9!
In the Know:
You must bring all your groceries over to the island with you. There are no grocery stores or convenience stores on the island. This includes any beverages and ice. The house does have an icemaker and water in the house is drinkable. A grocery store is close to the marina, as well as a several mainland restaurants.
• The island is only accessible by water taxi or your own boat.
If you are bringing your own boat you can park it at dock 4.
• Pirates Water Taxi (941) 697-5777
Pirates Water Taxi is $10 per person each way. An extra fee maybe charged if only one person is on the ferry. The taxi normally runs every day during daylight hours. Contact the water taxi with your ride request in advance to arriving at the marina or at our dock on the island. Reservations are required for the water taxi and should be made a few days in advance. Verify the price and times, as these could change depending on the time of day and the season. Make sure you give yourself adequate time to be on the dock and be ready when the taxi arrives. If you miss your taxi it might be hours before you can get on it again.
You can park your car at the marina on the mainland. Parking per day is $6 and your vehicle must have a parking permit displayed to be parked at the marina.
There are first responders on the island and 911 services in case of an emergency.
Fishing is allowed on the dock or beach however you should verify the types of fish that can be caught and any licenses needed before fishing. Fishing equipment is not supplied. Bait is available to purchase at the marina.
Although the beach is dog friendly, our rental is a no pet rental.
In a quote by Austin Brooks: Words cannot explain it. I’m still on Cloud 9 right now.
We spent Christmas on Cloud 9! Our family had a wonderful time - quiet getaway for our busy group! The house is super clean & the kitchen is well stocked with all the cooking equipment anyone could need. Gorgeous view of the ocean from the top deck! The beach is just steps away and sparsely populated for long quiet walks. I can't believe we stumbled on this little bit of paradise for our holiday and we'll be back! Thank you to the hosts for their very attentive and special care of our questions about how to prepare for the island week & the wonderful property they are sharing with their guests.
We absolutely loved our stay at cloud 9! On an already secluded beach, you still are more secluded than most. The house was well stocked and clean, all of the house is updated and high tech. The grill was easy to use and the views from the house are breathtaking. Lots of toys for the kids and TVs in every room for entertainment. We will definitely be coming back as soon as we can. The island is like a dream come true! Sara is wonderful and quick to respond with any questions/concerns as well! Thank you for letting us make memories in your beautiful home!
This home was so lovely. Beautiful balconies to relax and view the sunsets. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils, glasses, dishes, and appliances. The large ice machine was glorious! Could use a few more pots, and frying pans, but the more than plentiful storage glassware made up for that. Sara was so helpful and very easy to reach with questions. If you are looking for a peaceful getaway in a beautiful home this is the place!
We had such a great beach experience at Cloud 9. If you are not familiar with Little Gasperilla Island it the place you want to be if you want to have coffee on the beach and not see another soul for hours. Cloud 9 was very clean and had all of the updated amenities you could ask for. We used the water taxi and the food delivery and it was easy to set up and use. Sarah the owner was a delight to talk to when I had a question and was super responsive and helpful. We will be back for sure and if you like empty beaches and spectacular sunsets then this is the place for you!
We had three wonderful weeks at Cloud Nine. It's everything the description says and more. This is our 4th stay on LGI. We have loved every house we have stayed in but Cloud Nine has been the most private and the location is great. A short walk from the dock gets you to the house and the view from inside the house and the two decks is amazing. Set up of the house is great. Laundry on the main floor was very convenient. Everything was so clean! Lots of seating inside and out. Most evenings were spent on the beach but the upstairs deck was also perfect for catching that perfect ocean sunset. Thank you for sharing this wonderful vacation spot. The quality time we spent with our kids here will always be remembered.
A dream of a property on a secluded island with pristine oceanfront. The house's construction was artfully meticulous in catching the most breathtaking natural landscape of the island from every angle. Whether on the beach with sand between our toes or curled up in jammies eating dinner on the expansive deck the island's sunsets every evening will remain a beloved family memory for years to come.
This was our first trip to Little Gasparilla Island so we had no idea what to expect. We were blown away with how nice the home was. The house is only a few years old and has high end appliances and fixtures. It was very well stocked with paper products, utensils, towels, etc.. The home is closer to the beach than the photos make it look. It's a very short walk. The views are fantastic, the house is beautiful, and it was like we had a private beach to ourselves. The host was great and very responsive to any questions or needs. We had six adults and had plenty of room. We would all go back again. We had a wonderful family vacation at Cloud 9. We also rented a boat for the week and went boating and fishing everyday with moderate success catching enough for dinner several nights. I did rent a golf cart and happy I did. We made a lot of trips to and from the boat fishing, boating, gear and coolers. It was a lifesaver. Would definitely recommend this property and host both were top notch. Gotta give it a 5 star rating.
We absolutely loved our stay at this stunning beach home. We've been coming to LGI for years, but rented this place for the first time for the space now that we have babies. The house is so nice, the kitchen is very well equipped, the living spaces and bedrooms are very comfortable with all the amenities you'd want or need. You can't beat the view or the location. The owner, Sara, was very pleasant to talk to. We definitely hope to return again!
Amazing stay! This oasis is just as described. Extraordinarily clean, new house with all needed amenities. Located on far north end of LGI, so a bit more quiet and peaceful in an already quiet vacation spot – you truly feel away from it all! Enjoy the Gulf all to yourself. Owner (Sara) was always extremely responsive and awesome to work with. Couldn’t have asked for more!
Our family of 6 had such a relaxing week at Cloud 9! The owner, Sara, was wonderful in communicating all of the ins and outs of the island to us! She went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay! The island is beautiful and the people very friendly! Our kids played in the ocean, paddle boarded, hunted for shells, played games and just relaxed. The home has everything you could want and more in a rental….the beds were super comfortable, plenty of cookware and utensils, extra supplies, blankets and super clean! We would definitely choose this house again!
We had such a great time spending the week here. The house was perfect and just as described., the beaches were absolutely beautiful and the entire experience provided my family exactly what we needed - a week of sun, sand and completely disconnecting from our normal routines! Sara was an amazing host! I Highly recommend Cloud 9 .
A beautiful home on a beautiful island
We had a great week at Cloud 9! The house was beautiful and Sara was wonderful to deal with. Beach and wildlife were amazing! Highly recommend!
This is an amazing place to stay! Sara was a great host. House is beautiful and LGI was very relaxing. Highly recommend!
If you want the best of the best that’s how we would describe cloud 9. The furniture was very comfortable and the beds were too. We highly recommended this property and look forward to our next visit. Sara was so helpful and the information for everything you needed was on hand in a wonderfully well organized binder. Thank you Sara!
This was our fourth vacation on LGI. CLOUD 9 was everything we thought it would be and more. Absolutely the best so far. Fantastic proprty and hosts.
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