Lost Key: Large gulf-view family-friendly home! Short walk to the beach!

Placida, Florida
$513 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 11

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

Summary:
Lost Key is a perfect family vacation home! Close to the dock, yet with views of the Gulf of Mexico, the home offers the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of Little Gasparilla. Enjoy a tandem kayak and stand up paddle-boards. The private beach is just a short walk down a sandy pathway.

Little Gasparilla Island is only accessible by boat. You can not drive to the island. There is a water taxi available and your rental includes an assigned dock slip as well!

The Space:
The home is uniquely designed to maximize the views, with the living area on the top floor and bedrooms on the first floor. A separate guest apartment downstairs with its own bath offers additional room for last-minute guests, teenagers who wish to sleep late or guests who like the idea of a cozy escape.

The master features a king, second bedroom has a queen, the downstairs guest suite has a queen and the bunk room has two doubles and one twin Maximum occupancy is 10 (including all children/infants). We can not exceed occupancy in the home. Please note that an extra occupant fee and manager pre-approval required for more than 6 guests. Rentals are limited to families and no events are permitted.

The home was completely renovated following the hurricane and features a brand new kitchen, all new furniture, and spacious screened porches upstairs and downstairs to maximize the breeze and offer more outdoor living area.

Beach chairs and a variety of beach toys and gear are available for guests' use. There is a downstairs outdoor shower and a downstairs party deck for evening get-togethers.

Please note this home does sleep 10, but the rates are based on 6 guests....an additional guest fee is charged for guests over 6, to cover additional cleaning and trash removal costs.

WiFi - Included

Pet Policy - pet-friendly with $100 non-refundable fee per pet (max 2 pets). Some breeds may be excluded due to insurance restrictions.

Kayak/paddleboards- one tandem kayak and paddle boards included. Waiver signature required.

Additional Guests - Rates are based upon 6 guests. An extra occupant fee of $20 per night for each additional person will be applied to the reservation. Groups larger than 6 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. We can not exceed 10 guests (including all children/infants).

Vacation Rental Damage Protection - $59 fee for “all risk” damage protection through Waivo.

Minimum Renter Age - 25

Boat Slip - included on dock number 82 (this is also where the water taxi will drop you off)

Complimentary Concierge- will meet you on the dock with a golf cart to assist with transporting your luggage and groceries to the home

Satellite TV - not available. Wifi is adequate for streaming via smart TV

Grill Type - gas

Coffee maker - Keurig and drip (filters provided)

Parking - $8/night ($10/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, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, and Christmas/New Years timeframes. PLEASE NOTE THAT MINIMUM NIGHTLY STAYS MAY BE INCREASED FOR THESE DATES AS WELL.

Guest Access:
LGI is a bridge less barrier island. Enjoy the beautiful gulf beaches without the typical Florida crowds! There are no roads on the island. Just sandy pathways and beautiful nature. Please note that Google shows this property on the mainland, but it is not....it is on Little Gasparilla Island.

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 available in case you need anything during your stay. We provide self check in so that you do not need to interact with staff.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Shower
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 11

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Erin B.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    This property is beautiful and the location between the community dock and beach access is perfect.

  • Debbie K.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2024

    Stayed Dec 27, 2023

    What a wonderful home on a perfect channel on Little Gasparilla Island. The location of this house is perfect - even on the cool, rainy days we were able to sit on the porch or deck and enjoy the view. Stocked with everything we needed from coffee pot, crockpot, garbage compactor (NICE!) to beach chairs and wifi made for a perfect stay. The communication was amazing - Terry went above and beyond to answer all our questions - she helped us with an early check-in and getting a last minute golf cart. I am so excited to go back next year! Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven with us! Debbie

  • Submitted Jul 10, 2023

    Stayed Jul 1, 2023

    We had such a lovely stay at The Lost Key! Beautiful views, perfect location, all new updates, and perfect space in the home for a family! Will definitely be back!!

  • Brooke H.

    Submitted Feb 4, 2023

    Stayed May 28, 2022

    I love this house and island! Will be back

  • Tricia M.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2022

    Stayed Jun 18, 2022

    Very roomy and clean. Plenty of space for 9 to eat dinner at the large dining table and later sit in great room and play games. Screened in deck off of the great room was perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktail. Very close to beach. Mosquitoes are bad but bug spray takes care of that. Terry was super helpful and quick to answer questions I had. House does need a blender though for frozen cocktails.

  • Pete W.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2022

    Stayed Jun 9, 2022

    Great connections, fabulous location & house.

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$513+
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