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

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House circled in yellow. Distance to the beach😉
New refrigerator with ice maker!
Newly updated kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 71200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

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

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Placida

Located in Placida, this holiday home is near the beach. Whidden's Marina and Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Don Pedro Island State Park and Gasparilla Island State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Placida, FL

What's nearby

  • Little Gasparilla Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Don Pedro Island State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Boca Grande Beach - 37 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Gasparilla Island State Park - 38 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Englewood Beach - 43 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steamers Oyster Bar - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Manatee Beans & Brews - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Rotonda Elks - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Grill - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Elephant - ‬39 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Island paradise right off the west coast of Florida! Beautiful barrier lsland!!!?

As of 6 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island paradise right off the west coast of Florida! Beautiful barrier lsland!!! on 3 Jun, 2026 start from S$331, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Island paradise right off the west coast of Florida! Beautiful barrier lsland!!!?

This property doesn't offer parking.

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!!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Don Pedro Island State Park. Tails and Scales Charters is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great getaway

House is great, large deck downstairs is great to hangout. Close beach access, dock is new and boat friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annalynn D.

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

Spring break escape

We had an amazing time! Our college aged kids and high school kids loved the freedom of the island. The beach was great and the shelling was fantastic. We found some great sharks teeth too. rented a golf cart from
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Beautiful home

Steps to the beach. Wonderful home. Never knew home much we need an outdoor shower. Tons of toys and equipment for the family we didn't have to bring. Loved staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

wanda M.

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

LGI Stay

House was wonderful. Located right between the beach and the dock. Clean, spacious and had everything we needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jim C.

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

Great property

Very close to the beach and reasonably priced versus beachfront properties. The one thing I didn’t like is that they ask you to do some cleaning (strip the beds, wash the towels, wash the dishes, remove EVERYTHING from the refrigerator, etc.), then on top of that they charge you a hefty cleaning fee. Not cool.Property is nice though.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob O.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

8/10 Good

Bill s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing escape!

From my perspective the place was awesome. Plenty of room for myself, 2 teenage girls, and my older mother and father (70s). A beach cottage on stilts, 2 bedrooms on the first floor and the master en-suite on the second floor with a upper deck that has a view of the sunset over the ocean. Beds and bedding were comfortable. The kitchen was great, every cooking device needed (keriag & filtered coffee machine, rice cooker, air fryer, toaster oven, nice gas grill), some salts and spices too. RokuTV was great. Kayaks and beach chairs were extremely useful. We walked from the dock to the house easily and daily walks to the ocean beach about the same distance. The only issues we had in the house was the presence of small ants in the kitchen (I brought some ant traps that helped) and the internet was sometimes flaky while watching movies in the evening but we just played board games instead. It was our first time to the island, it was fun but I recommend either renting a boat from the mainland to come and go as you please or make the water taxi reservation WAY in advance. Keep expectations low, there is not much to do besides relax and hang on the beach. Bring enough food and drinks for your stay to minimize the need to leave the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Great family vacation spot!

Convenient to the beach or the dock. Unplug and enjoy everything the island has to offer from this lovely home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jannine K., Saint Cloud, Florida

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

Beautiful island, gorgeous sunrises and sunsets.

Bonnie is wonderful. Very accommodating and the home is very nice and in a good location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Island vacation

Great location if you like seclusion. Loved hanging out at the beach. Went memorial day week and were few people there however still not packed like I thought it may be. Thinned out a bit as week went on but still not anything like a busy public beach. Saw all kinds of wildlife on island, loggerhead sea turtles nesting, gopher tortoise crossing road as well as snakes, scorpion, armadillos. Dolphins swimming 100 yards from beach which you can still touch in most locations that far out due to large sandbar throughout most of beach area. Also was within 5-10 feet of manatee that swam by me as I was snorkeling. Home was great, plenty of room for family with literally everything you would need from all beach supplies, chairs, umbrella, sand toys, kayaks, did have fishing poles but none worked. I had brought my own anyway. Home was clean and tastefully decorated with beach items. I guess water taxi was having very busy day due to it being memorial day so we waited some time beyond our scheduled time to get to island, still not deal breaker for me, was very nice. All I can say is that if you plan to book this great place you will want to make sure you plan your meals and snacks for each day. If you do forget something you can always get it delivered but for a price. I definitely plan to return to island in future., hopefully same place. Thanks for great time Bonnie.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wesley F.

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

Amazing Experience!!!

The house is perfect. Very very clean. Tons of space. I loved the screened in porch and the top deck. Location is perfect - a quick stroll to the beach. Kayaks were amazing. Do yourself a favor and book this place ASAP.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Total Battery Recharge

Trips to this place are truly special. It is the perfect place to completely relax and spend quality time with your family. There are no distractions just nature and pristine beach. Bonnie was extremely helpful and responsive during prep for the trip. You will need to plan some due to the remote location but the truth is, you will need very little with you. Seriously! Don't over pack!The house has all that you need for the beach. Chairs, kayaks, some sand toys and a really nice umbrella. Just grab a towel and a swimsuit and go! Our young kids love it because they can run free with no worries of traffic. We will be back to this house and this island for family vacations as often as possible. Thank you, Bonnie for sharing this magical place 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

jennifer f.

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

Great location for a relaxing island getaway!

Bonnie’s house was the perfect home base for our island getaway. It’s just a short walk from the bay where the ferry drops you off and kayak launch. Only a few steps in the other direction and you’ll find the most beautiful beach. The screened porch was perfect for playing cards and the hammocks under the house provided a nice spot for afternoon naps swinging in the breeze. Inside you’ll find everything you need for your stay. We brought a Brita water pitcher and used water from the tap. The golf carts and water taxis book up, so reserve early. If you are looking for a clean, low-frills, comfortable home in a perfect location for your island adventure, look no further than Bonnie’s!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

George M.

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

What a wonderful place to stay!

A great place to spend a relaxing month in March. We really enjoyed our time on LGI !
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Excellent family getaway

LGI was a fantastic experience, especially for small children. Bonnie's home is in an excellent location, just a short walk to the beach (195 steps for me - from the front of the house to the end of the trail at the beach). The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, utensils, and sundry items. Beds were all comfortable and A/C worked great. We loved the outdoor shower for our return trips from the beach. I had to use my phone as a hotspot for the kids' tablets during their small amount of internet use, so keep that in mind if it's important to you. There's an occupied bald eagle nest in a tree across from the house, an occupied tortoise burrow on the property, from the beach we saw dolphins (or perhaps porpoises) swim by, and got to see a shark patrolling the water as well---which leads to the best part of the beach: There's a sandbar that runs parallel to the beach about 40 feet from the shore. This creates an area of water between the shore and sandbar that's excellent for children to play in because the water is calmer, warmer, and not too deep (maybe 3-3.5 feet at it's deepest), and the large sea creatures can't cross the sandbar because at its deepest the water was ankle deep when standing on the sandbar. The tide may affect this of course, but it held true for the entirety of our 5 days there. EVERYONE we met on the island was very friendly, but an extra special thanks to Alice and Rod for being such welcoming, helpful, and nice neighbors during our stay. We'll definitely miss them. In short, 10/10, will definitely repeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

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

This rental was perfect for our getaway to paradise!

We greatly enjoyed our time in the rental and on the island. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. We really enjoyed using the kayaks and exploring the bayside. The beds were very comfortable. The beach was amazing! We didn’t want to leave and really hope to come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

The house is all you need for an awesome vacation

Upper deck it perfect for sunrises and the screened in porch was awesome for staying awesome from the mosquitoes. Bonnie stayed in touch the whole time and made the whole process easy. We loved our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Kelly D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time in paradise

Our family overall had an amazing time . The house suited all our needs just fine . We did have to do a bit of light cleaning when we arrived which we addressed with the owner . The kitchen was not clean. She apologized and said she would talk to the cleaning crew. The distance between the beach and bay was perfect ! The kayaks were wonderful and we enjoyed our time on the bay. The water at beach was clear and refreshing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Nolan B., Milledgeville GA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LGI Vacay 2020

My wife and I loved our trips to LGI. The house was everything we were looking for!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Henriette S.

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

My Happy Place

LGI is the getaway , the disconnect from it all. The house is the perfect beach home. Literally a 2 min walk and you are in the most beautiful beach. The house had everything you needed from beach towels, to beach chairs and kayaks. The owner of the property very responsive and nice. Would definitely do it all over again. We will be back soon LGI
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

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

July 2020

We came down from Ohio hoping for a great time an we sure got it!!! Only thing we screwed up bad was not being enough bug spray!! Island is beautiful, house was beautiful, an Bonnie was a absolute sweet heart an helped us with every little question we had! We’re already talking about the next time we can come down.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Bonnie Varon

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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.

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