Island paradise right off the west coast of Florida! Beautiful barrier lsland!!!

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 71200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor Space

Washer

Explore the area

Placida, FL

Little Gasparilla Island Beach1 min walk
Gasparilla Marina13 min drive
Boca Grande Beach16 min drive
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Outside shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Little Gasparilla Island is a hidden paradise located between Ft. Myers and Sarasota. Our fully furnished, excellent located home is on an island that is accessible by private boat or water taxi. There are no formal commercial establishments on the island such as restaurants or grocery stores. There are no paved roads on the lsland, 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, snorkeling, playing with your children, and beautiful water views but the best of all, the brilliant sunsets that ends a perfect day. There is great fishing to be had by all that drop a line. Snook, Trout, Redfish, Snapper and more, in the world famous Boca Grande Pass you can try your hand at Tarpon fishing. GLI is the ideal place to get way from the mainland madness. and unwind in a secluded tropical paradise. If none of that can get you off the couch, there is always internet.👍😉

Keywords: vacation home located on one of the most beautiful island in S.W. Florida. beautiful white sand island

Property manager

Bonnie Varon

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

a place where peacefulness and adventure coexist nicely

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

Onsite 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

About the neighborhood

Placida

Located in Placida, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Little Gasparilla Island Beach, while Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum and Lemon Bay Playhouse are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Tails and Scales Charters, or check out an event or a game at Englewood Recreation Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Placida, FL

What's nearby

Little Gasparilla Island Beach - 1 min walk
Don Pedro Island State Park - 16 min walk
Gasparilla Marina - 13 min drive
Don Pedro Island Beach - 15 min drive
Boca Grande Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

Paraiso Mexican Grille And Bar - 22 min drive
Stump Pass Grille - 22 min drive
Cool Pickle In Paradise - 15 min drive
Scarpa's Coastal - 23 min drive
3rd Street Cafe - 23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island paradise right off the west coast of Florida! Beautiful barrier lsland!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island paradise right off the west coast of Florida! Beautiful barrier lsland!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island paradise right off the west coast of Florida! Beautiful barrier lsland!!!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Island paradise right off the west coast of Florida! Beautiful barrier lsland!!! located?

This family-friendly Placida vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Don Pedro Island State Park. Tails and Scales Charters and Don Pedro Island Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rob O., Clifton Park

Mar 31, 2024

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

Great place!

We really enjoyed our three week stay and the home was in great condition with pretty much everything we needed. The coordination and communications with the Owner were timely and the host was very responsive when we had questions or needs. The host actually checked in with us one day when the power had gone out (briefly) to make sure we were in good shape, thank you again Bonnie! We loved the large screened porch and spent a lot of time out there eating, playing games, and just hanging out. We wound up renting a golf cart and also used the grocery delivery service, our first time using that service and it was soooo worth it! The host asked for suggestions for improvements, and even though the host did provide this info via VRBO, one thing that we felt would be helpful for renters would be a binder with info on the home, how things work (wifi password, etc.), local services (grocery, water taxi, etc.), and checkout info. All in all this was a great rental and we would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie B.

Aug 3, 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Bay Street

This was our first time to LGI. The location of this property was great and the sunsets were amazing. The house had all the amenities you would need for your stay so pack light. We did not use half the clothes we brought, and we did not use any of the beach toys, or towels, we brought. We saw dolphins everyday along with sea turtles on the beach at sunset. There were star fish and sand dollars everywhere at the sandbar. We Kayaked everyday as well. The mosquitos were the worst I had ever seen. Bring lots of bug spray no matter how much we applied we were covered in bug bites. The island needs to be fogged more often. Also bring ant traps or bug traps. Not sure what bugs they were but they were everywhere. They over the counters and baseboards even had them in our suitcase so we had to wash everything weather we wore it or not. From my understanding this is an island issue with many of the houses. This will not keep us from coming back we will just better prepare next time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., Oak Ridge, USA

Jun 6, 2022

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

Amazing property

One of the best houses I have stayed on at LGI..

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bily M.

May 31, 2022

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

Super relaxing island life

We had a blast!! Loved that the island is dog friendly! Met a lot of great people. Saw a lot of wildlife! Would recommend this place highly!!

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

Mar 20, 2022

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

Home away from home

We stayed at the property for the last week of February. After arriving by water taxi at our dock it was only a short walk to the house. Everything was nice and clean and ready for us to settle right in for week of relaxation. The only issue we had was the grill was out of propane. After contacting the owner she had one dropped off the next day. Problem solved. We had the most perfect weather for the whole week we were there. Coming from northern Michigan that is exactly what we needed.. Although we didn’t use them, there were kayaks to use and many other beach amenities to play with. I did make use of the surf rod holders, I had brought my own fishing poles. I was able to even land some fish to cook up on the grill. The beach was only a couple hundred foot walk to the beach for some spectacular sunsets. We also scheduled a couple fishing charters for the week and we’re able to be picked up right from our dock. Both trips were very successful. More fish for the grill. We both highly recommend this place if your looking for the most relaxing vacation possible.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bonnie Varon

We built our dream house in 1991. It took us only one hour on the island before we knew LGI was for us. The first day on the island we bought property. (and they said I couldn't spend money were we were going!)Then built our dream home.

I guess it was the luck of the Irish!!

Why they chose this property

The minute you step off of the dock you will know you have found the best kept secret in the southwest Florida area. Old Florida You can hear birds chipping, see turtles crawling down the beaten path and Golf carts buzzing around the island as everyone enjoys the sights, sounds and freedom of the island.

What makes this property unique

Get away from the rat race of the hectic world as we know it today. There is a hush not heard on the mainland. Once you arrive on the island you are on island time... slow and relaxed.