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Tropical Home nestled among the coconuts

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a place where peacefulness and adventure coexist nicely
boardwalk to the beach
comfortable sitting area/tv area
Interior
view from upstairs window

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Placida, FL
  • Place, Little Gasparilla Island Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gasparilla Island State Park
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Boca Grande Beaches
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tropical Home nestled among the coconuts

Cracker Landing is aptly named for the Florida owner's affinity for the Florida Crackers who settled this land.The owner is descended from many early settlers to southwest Florida. The name reflects a respect for the beauty of the coastal island and for the lovely, interesting life the waters provide. The home is situated in the middle of the island, requiring about a two minute walk to the
beach....approximately 500 feet to the boardwalk. Gentle breezes blow most of the time. There is also a water taxi available for hire at minimal rates($15.00 per person. Please note that water taxi rates increase after 5 p.m. You will need to pay for parking on the mainland at Eldred's marina, which is currently $7.00 per day.The house is fully air conditioned, has two flat screen televisions, Wi-Fi, and all linens, dishes, and appliances are furnished There are two floors for tenants. The bottom room is a storage room for owner use only.

The inside of the house is mostly paneled with cedar and cypress. The upstairs loft-room is also pecky cedar with numerous windows to provide an open feeling. The house has an outdoor shower for showering off the sand from the beach. When one sits on the deck,, you are surrounded by coconut trees, palm trees, hibiscus, mango trees and lush tropical foliage. The large umbrella on the front deck helps to ward off the afternoon sun as you enjoy the nature that surrounds you.
NOTE....This is a bridgeless barrier island
With no commercialization except for a golf cart rental business. Therefore, you need to bring your food with you. Owner keeps most basic supplies for you and will gladly furnish you a list of same.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Must be supervised by an adult

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

Must provide immuniation/flea control

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 465842vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Placida

Located in Placida, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Don Pedro Island State Park, while Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum and Lemon Bay Playhouse are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Placida, FL

What's nearby

  • Little Gasparilla Island Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Boca Grande Beach - 35 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Gasparilla Island State Park - 36 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Boca Grande Beaches - 38 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Englewood Beach - 40 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cool Pickle In Paradise - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Rotonda Elks - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Elephant - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Smokin Jerry’s - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Dockside - ‬38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Home nestled among the coconuts pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Tropical Home nestled among the coconuts?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Home nestled among the coconuts?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Home nestled among the coconuts?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Home nestled among the coconuts located?

Situated near the beach, 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in this whimsical home! Very comfortable and worked perfect for us! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
And, you were delightfuL to have at the house and I APPRECIATE YOUR HELP.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and owner is awesome. Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

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

Fun getaway

We had a great time relaxing on the island. The house was great for our family. I would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Hi Marcia, It was a . . .pleasure having you stay at my home. And, thanks for taking such good care of it. So glad you had fun. Little Gasparilla is really special and it is nice to share it with mice folks like you and your family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Awesome getaway

This was my 4th time staying here and it is always a pleasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

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

Short stay

Great property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thanks so much for staying. You really did a great job of communication and taking care of the house. I look forward to having you staying again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Comfortable and affordable

The home was clean, comfortable and reasonably priced. Also, very convenient to the boat dock.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay!

Great little hidden gem. The kids loved the loft and the views. Had everything we needed for the weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you so much. I love the upstairs loft, too. It is actually big enough for sleeping, but has so many windows that it feels like you are a part of nature. I look forward to your next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Millie T.

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

Island Getaway

We had an amazing time on the island for the weekend. The house was great and Linda was the perfect host! We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Another pleasant stay at Cracker Landing

This was our 5th stay at Cracker Landing. We are a retired couple from Minnesota and the the home is perfect for us. The home is clean, homey and well equipped. Linda our host is always very helpful and accommodating. We would recommend her home to anyone.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Hi Dan and Dorothy, You are just plain great folks whom I love having stay at my home. The island is certainly in a state of rebirth, but we are slowly getting there. I hope you had a great trip home and that all is well. I look forward to hearing from you again and wish you a prosperous, happy year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

Great home!

What a fun home. Very comfortable, well equipped and very easy check in and check out. We fully enjoyed every minute at this cute home on LGI
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

LGI Beautiful Island

We were able to book a very last minute trip to LGI which we felt fortunate about. The island is still recovering from Hurricane Milton but they are making progress. It’s definitely a place to get away from it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth R.

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

Beautiful house and location, great Host

We loved this house among the coconut trees. Very private and secluded. Walk to the beach and explore, go shelling. Linda was always in touch. We loved this place and place to return with the rest of the Family. It was a Great Place for our Anniversary celebration!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

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

Was the best time ever very peaceful awesome time for all

Love this property owner is amazing. Total experience was great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
A pleasure to have Larry and his family stay at Cracker Landing. Great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

terry m.

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

NICE STAY ON THE ISLAND

Good stay! Host was pleasant! Nice place! Just as described! I give it 5 stars!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Our Home away from Home

This was our 4th stay at 'Cracker Landing', Linda is a great hostess, and very responsive to any need and question. The house is very homey, comfortable and well equipped. We spent 3 weeks this year and have our reservation in for next year to do the same.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Migie B.

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

Wonderful experience!!

The house was in a great location with tons of privacy!! It was a 4 minute walk to the beach!! Linda was wonderful when I spoke with her!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Great time at the beach

Loved the house. Very centrally located and quiet. Loved the privacy. Really enjoyed our first time to the island. Linda provided excellent communication about what to expect and who to contact to make our visit trouble free. Planning on spending two weeks next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure having you and your family stay at my home. I look forward to next year w. hen you return. Linda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

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

Cozy Cabin with birds-eye views

We had a great 6 nights on LGI. . This property has all the updated amenities you will need, yet it feels as if you’re staying at the cabin that’s been in your family forever: natural wood siding inside hand picked by the owner, quilts on the comfortable beds. We felt warm, safe and at home. We also love how close to both the beach and the doc it is
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Home away from home

This was our 3rd stay at 'Cracker Landing' and we already have our reservation in for 2024! Linda is a great hostess, ad very responsive to any need and question. The house is very homey, comfortable and well equipped. We spent 3 weeks this year and will do the same next year.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Dan and Dorothy, What a pleasure it is to have you stay at the island again. You weathered a few interruptions for repairs most graciously. The island is slowly rebounding and , hopefully, it will be even better when you return next year. Thanks for your wonderful attitudes.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

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

Island vacation

Truly unique experience! Water taxi to island. No cars or real roads - just beautiful unspoiled land and beaches. Owner Linda was very helpful and excellent communicator and made it all very easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda S.

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

Cozy Cottage near beach and bay

Lovely house, very homey and spacious. Very clean with comfortable beds. Linda very helpful and easy to reach. Ice maker definitely a plus! Large master suite with attached bathroom. Upstairs loft perfect for kids. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Thanks so much for staying . I am glad yu enjoyed your stay..
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis F.

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

awesome

linda was excellent at responding back to us as needed...my wife and 15 yrold and I enjoyed our time there tremendously..the house was clean and very cozy and it felt like we were in a jungle in the trees..amazing property..island...and beach...definitely will come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yessica S.

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

Amazing vacation

This house is perfect for a family vacation. Very easy going and great communication. The top floor has 3 beds all in one room, which it was perfect for my older kids. The view is amazing on the top floor. I really like the unique design that this house have.We was a family of 6, and we had a great time at your place! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy B.

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

Treehouse

Linda was wonderful to communicate with, and the house is in a great location and feels like when you’re on the deck you’re in a treehouse among the trees. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Hi Candy, Thank you for the wonderful words regarding my home. I still love it there and really enjoy the upstairs room. I would also like to thank you for your care of the house and for being an outstanding guest ..you and your family. Your communication was excellent and your cleanliness was superb. It is also really nice to work with guests who have such a pleasant attitude. I hope to have you return someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Cool House

Property is exactly what it says… clean, nice Docking your boat could be a problem but well informed by owner. House sits in the middle of the island so there is a good walk to beach or bay… good excercise 🌞
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thanks for staying at my home, Kim. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay and I look forward to your return. You left the house in great shape which I appreciate.

About the host

Hosted by linda bailey

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I am a third generation Floridian who has a great respect for the ;Old Florida; style of living. That connotation implies a closeness with the land, with honor, and with a more simplistic approach to life. Little Gasparilla provides a peaceful sojourn for me as I watch the Ospreys fly about and as I often watch the incredibly lovely, yet changing colors of the daily sunsets.

Why they chose this property

My husband and I loved the natural beauty Little Gasparilla Island provides. We built our house in 1984 . It has an abundance of natural cedarand cypress wood on the walls; has provided many happy, family times over the years and is a private, peaceful place to be. The appliances are modern, the house well-maintained and impeccably clean and is designed with numerous windows for those who like the open feeling.

What makes this property unique

All comforts of a home setting while being also close to the bay and 7 miles of gorgeous gulf beach. Extra lot next to the house
provides for privacy and room for children to play. The owner also owns the two adjoining lots to the rear of the house, so the tenant can enjoy maximum privacy. If you are looking for an absolutely gorgeous beach, incredible sunsets and marine life combined with the owner;s wishes to see that your stay is pleasurable and rewarding .then welcome home, traveler. You have arrived at the right spot.
Please note that there is a security camera on the entryway stairs and landing.

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