Placida, Florida
Summary:
Leave your car and cares behind at the marina because Hummingbird Villa is only accessible by boat or the water taxi. Peace, quiet and privacy will be the hallmarks of your stay. The home is tucked away in a tropical hammock of mangroves and oaks on the south end of the island, known for its abundance of tropical foliage. With few neighbors nearby, your stay here will be one of utter privacy. Yet the glorious private Little Gasparilla beach is just a short stroll away.
The Space:
The owner's will include use of their golf cart which can be included in your rental for an additional fee. There is also access to a dock slip should you choose to bring or rent a boat. This home gives you easy access to both the beach and the bay from its mid-island location. This home is located within Gaspar's Hideaway community....a short walk to the three docks serving this community and the boardwalk leading to the beach!
The home is spacious and luxuriously appointed, with a new kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops, spacious hallway with washer and dryer conveniently located on the main floor, and three bedrooms offering a king bed, queen bed and bunk room with a double, a bunk and a fold-down bed. There is an en-suite bathroom in the master and a hall bathroom serving the other two bedrooms.
The screened porch offers a comfortable spot for outdoor dining or relaxing in the breezes and expands the living area of the home. A spacious downstairs deck offers golf cart parking, kayak storage and an outdoor shower for extra convenience.
This home sits in an area lush with mangroves and other tropical foliage....during periods of heavy rain, there will sometimes be water in the side yard or the front yard, but access to the house is always high and dry. There is also a chiminea for evening fire-gazing. and a kayak for exploring the bay or the sand bar.
WiFi - Included with unlimited data
Additional Guests - Rates are based upon 6 guests. An extra occupant fee will be applied for groups larger than 6. Large groups will be permitted only if the home is being rented by a single family and manager pre-approval is required. Please be aware that occupant restrictions will include all children.
Golf Cart: The owners will include use of their cart for an additional $500. Please note that a waiver signature is required and LGI vacation rentals will not be responsible for procuring a replacement cart if there are mechanical issues prior to/during your stay. Your fee will be refunded if the cart is not available at the time of check in.
Vacation Rental Damage Protection - The $59 charge listed as a "management fee" on your quote covers your purchase of $2500 of “all risk” damage protection coverage on your rental property. This protection is purchased in lieu of a cash damage deposit. Coverage details are spelled out in your contract.
Minimum Renter Age - 25
Dock - 78 or 79
Satellite TV - Yes
Grill Type - gas
Coffee Maker - drip (filters provided)
Parking - $6/night ($8/night if you have a boat trailer) at Eldred's Marina where you meet the boat taxi
Holiday surcharges- applied for reservations for Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas/New Years timeframes. PLEASE NOTE THAT MINIMUM NIGHTLY STAYS MAY BE INCREASED FOR THESE DATES AS WELL.
The Neighborhood:
Little Gasparilla Island is a bridge less barrier island. You can not drive to the island. You must bring a boat (dock included) or use the water taxi. The water taxi is $15 per person (each way) and runs by appointment only. The water taxi will run at any time, but rates are increased for early morning trips or passage after dark.
Other Things to Note:
Please evaluate your expectations before booking a stay on Little Gasparilla Island. If you are expecting a polished "resort" atmosphere, Little Gasparilla is decidedly more rustic. During periods of heavy rain or tropical storms, there may be standing water on the roadways, at the dock and around the house. This is a tropical environment with mosquitos, rust, power outages and other minor inconveniences. If you are expecting resort amenities and services, the island might not be for you.
Interaction with Guests:
We have an on island guest services manager in case you need anything during your stay.
We have rented on LGI for the past 3 years and the Blue Pineapple was by far the best property we had rented. We were 3 adult couples and there was ample room to either get together and enjoy or to get away and have some private time. It was very clean and bright and the golf cart was especially convenient. Would recommend this property to anyone. We will be back!!
Lovely home with a well stocked kitchen and linen closet. Beds and furniture were super comfy and the islands concierge services were responsive and helpful. Would love to return for a longer stay some time.
Very clean and lots of room!
This property is well appointed and very clean. It was comfortable for 2 families. We loved the location, screened porch, and downstairs area. The paddleboard was a hit! We love LGI and will likely book this property again.
We loved everything about this beautiful home. They had everything you could think of and also stuff that you forgot to bring!! I forgot my beach bag and was so thankful that there was one there for us to use.
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Includes taxes and fees