How Sweet It Is...Private Island Beach Life

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Beach view

Explore the area

Placida, FL

Little Gasparilla Island Beach3 min walk
Gasparilla Marina3 min drive
Boca Grande Beach10 min drive
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

About this property

This tropical island home is only steps to the beach via boardwalk through the dunes. Watch your blood pressure drop as you enjoy the sunsets from the newly added open sun deck, or simply relax on the cute and cozy screened lanai. Whatever your preference you will find everything you could possibly need in this adorable little cottage. The owners have taken extra care to make sure it feels just like home. Make your reservations today!!! Please note this is a BOAT ONLY ACCESS ISLAND. Water taxi must be scheduled in advance. Golf cart is no longer available.

Bringing your own boat? Max size is 23 feet.
Accommodates 4 guests maximum

Beds: 1 Queen, 2 Twin

Amenities include: Air-conditioning, propane grill, hot and cold private outside after-swim shower, washer/dryer, linens included, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, water purifier, dishes/utensils, pots / pans, hair dryer, TV, DVD player, VCR, stereo, CD player.
Extras: Wifi, oversized hammock, blender, movies, books, community lighted boat dock with water and fish cleaning table, boardwalk to beach.

**Reservations booked for less than 5 nights constitutes a higher nightly rate**

Sorry, No Smoking. Pets are permitted upon owner approval and require a $150 non-refundable pet fee, plus tax.

**Daily rates may be available. Contact us for details.

Please note rates are subject to 12% tax, cleaning and reservation fee.

$500.00 Refundable Security Deposit also required.
Located directly in between Sarasota and Ft. Myers on Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast, Little Gasparilla is as close as you can get to Old Florida! There are no paved roads or commercial establishments on the island, only miles of sandy trails flanked by tropical foliage. Take long leisurely walks or travel by golf cart down these paths to explore the beauty of the island. The peaceful, uncrowded beach provides plenty of room for you to bathe in the sun all day, enjoy outstanding shelling, bird watching, swimming, playing with your children, and beautiful water views, but best of all, the brilliant sunsets at the end of each perfect day. There is great fishing to be had in Placida Harbor for Snook, Trout, Redfish, Snapper and more, and in the world famous Boca Grande Pass you can try your hand at Tarpon fishing. Little Gasparilla Island is the ideal place to get away from the mainland madness. Come relax and unwind in a secluded tropical paradise.

LGI is for those seeking a respite from the hectic pace of the mainland and the hassles of everyday life. Escape to Little Gasparilla Island where you can Stay a Week or a Lifetime!

**PLEASE NOTE: This is a bridgeless, barrier island that is accessed by water taxi or private boat. Call us for details!

**NO BOOKING IS CONFIRMED/FINALIZED UNTIL you have been contacted by Tarpon Rental Services staff!

Property manager

David

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Beach view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets considered by some owners

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Placida

Located in Placida, this holiday home is near the beach. Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum and Lemon Bay Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gasparilla Marina and Uncle Henrys Marina. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Placida, FL

What's nearby

Little Gasparilla Island Beach - 3 min walk
Gasparilla Marina - 3 min drive
Don Pedro Island State Park - 8 min drive
Boca Grande Beach - 10 min drive
Don Pedro Island Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

Stump Pass Grille - 20 min drive
Cool Pickle In Paradise - 13 min drive
Miller's Dockside - 22 min drive
Scarpa's Coastal - 21 min drive
3rd Street Cafe - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is How Sweet It Is...Private Island Beach Life pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at How Sweet It Is...Private Island Beach Life?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at How Sweet It Is...Private Island Beach Life?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is How Sweet It Is...Private Island Beach Life located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Tails and Scales Charters. Gasparilla Marina and Uncle Henrys Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

14 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesomeness

Excellent

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole K.

7 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Fall ‘23

Property is nice & cute. Easy short walk to the beach. Loved the sunset views from the back decks. Unfortunately the mosquitos and no-see-ums are atrocious & can’t enjoy the porch or deck. This is about 1/2 way on the island and the sand is lower, so it stays damp. Needs a new shower head. Vacuum doesn’t pick up the sand. Could use some mats at the doors and curtains in the LR.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Miasarah R.

28 Aug 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Awesome location but needs work!

I want to start this review by saying our stay was a good time, the rental home is actually good and has the potential to be great. However, the people who rent (Tarpon Rental) this place need to do a better job. If you are bringing pets they will hit you with a hidden fee the day of that is $168 and was not disclosed until you go get the keys. I did not mind the fee as much as I did the whole not telling us and keeping it a surprise until we got there. The check in process was not very friendly. Again, the house has SO much potential and is in a great location and the people on the island are super friendly and willing to help. The house could use some care and a good thorough cleaning as it was not in the best conditions and last thing I want to do during a vacation is clean up, which should not be the case if they charge such a high cleaning fee. We are glad that we brought our own linens, towels, blankets because the ones either have sand on them or are not clean so make sure you pack those up but travel light because it is a bit of a walk to bring everything into the house. Overall, we still made the best out of our trip, it was super relaxing and the sunsets are absolutely breathtaking here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jasmany N.

14 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Beach House

I love the place. Very nice. If you love everyday beach this is the place. House just needs alittle updating. But loved it...

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

kevin l.

19 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Great Cottage BUT...

Better get a GOLF CART or someone to drag your stuff to the house from the DOCK ! Office ladies are fine, but the load/unload was BRUTAL ! Cottage is easy 1/4 mile walk from dock with fishcart that holds 2 bags + - Promised a ride from office + delivery of stuff to cottage, got none - Slider wheels on GLASS DOOR terrible ( main entrance ) A/C vents filthy, def. a beach shack in need of some owner's $$ - Dryer on last legs, appliances original from the 1970's - Note: This cute cottage is USED too much - Great place & location / but a family of 4 easily shows it's weakness ~ I DO recommend this place, but if you're looking for perfect and easy, try another - Needs a strong Dad / Mom willing to work to make it work for a family - Golf cart is a MUST ! Sadly, owner has GC locked up downstairs, too bad its not for the paying customer ~ In summary: Enjoyable but exhausted from our vacation -

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022