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HAPPY HIDEAWAY - GULF FRONT!!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Placida, FL
  • Place, Little Gasparilla Island Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Boca Grande Beach
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Englewood Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

HAPPY HIDEAWAY - GULF FRONT!!

Gulf-Front Getaway – Steps to the Sand at Hideaway Bay Beach Club

Escape to Little Gasparilla Island, a peaceful bridgeless barrier island accessible only by ferry or boat. Our newly refurbished 2-bedroom, 2-bath Gulf-front townhouse sits in the closest building to the beach boardwalk, offering direct Gulf views and just steps to 7 miles of pristine, uncrowded beach.

Relax on the screened-in porch with your morning coffee or enjoy breathtaking Gulf sunsets each evening.

Fully equipped with everything you need—from kitchen essentials to beach gear—this is truly your home away from home.

Spend your days fishing, shelling, dolphin watching, or unwinding by the heated swimming pool in a quiet, family-friendly setting.

Free ferry & free parking
No resort fees
Golf cart rentals available
Easy mainland access to shops, groceries, and restaurants

Unplug, relax, and enjoy island life at its best—book your stay today

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The golf cart in the garage is NOT included. If used it will be reported as theft.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 70042vb
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 and a deadlock
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 in a rural area and on the beach. Whidden's Marina and Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Don Pedro Island State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Placida, FL

What's nearby

  • Little Gasparilla Island Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Don Pedro Island State Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Boca Grande Beach - 35 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Gasparilla Island State Park - 36 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Englewood Beach - 41 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cool Pickle In Paradise - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Grill - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Rotonda Elks - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Elephant - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Smokin Jerry’s - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does HAPPY HIDEAWAY - GULF FRONT!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is HAPPY HIDEAWAY - GULF FRONT!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HAPPY HIDEAWAY - GULF FRONT!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at HAPPY HIDEAWAY - GULF FRONT!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HAPPY HIDEAWAY - GULF FRONT!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HAPPY HIDEAWAY - GULF FRONT!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Placida holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Little Gasparilla Island Beach, Gasparilla Marina and Don Pedro Island State Park. Tails and Scales Charters is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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. 63 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay! The island is paradise and everyone was so nice. Our hostess, Karin, was amazing and always available to us if we needed anything. If you want a peaceful, relaxing vacation, this is it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, particularly with the hurricane damage that has had to be dealt with. Great communication with the owners and the owners were very accommodating. Easy walk to the Gulf or the sound side docks.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your five star review. We loved having you stay. We look forward to welcoming you back. We will ensure the fish are biting ;)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Opey R.

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

Great place to go as a family and chill out

We had a great time Very economical for having the beach and pool within short walking distance
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2021
Thank you for the positive review and I am so glad that you enjoyed your time on LGI. I hope you all return again. Take care & stay healthy :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie B.

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

Great relaxing getaway!

Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2020
Thank you for being a great guest! We hope you return to LGI, truly the best place to escape reality!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Great property and access to the beach

Karen is an awesome host and her condo is great. Clean and steps from the beach!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2022
Thank you & return to paradise soon! You were perfect guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Girls trip

Had a great time. Owner was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb, 2022
Thank you for visiting our magical island ….a great spot for a girls trip :). Return soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbe G.

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

Paradise

Owner was extremely helpful. The place was perfect, just steps from the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2021
Thank you for your lovely review. I am so glad that you and your sister had a good time. We hope you will return again soon. Stay healthy :).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug Z.

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

Love LGI

Nice condo. Very easy to get to and check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Thank you glad that you had a great time and hope you return soon! The island is the best escape from reality :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Great time

We really enjoyed staying on Little Gasparilla Island. It was nice and quiet. We did not have to deal with crowds of people.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Glad you enjoyed the island, it is the best escape from reality!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Great

Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2021
Thank you for the great review and I look forward to you returning to Sunny LGI. Until then stay warm & healthy :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Wonderful location to get away from the chaos of 2020

We had an amazing time on LGI! The condo is a short walk from the ferry as well as the gulf. Amazing sunsets. Beautiful clear blue water. Tons of wildlife and island to explore. Can't wait for our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2021
Thank you and cannot wait for you to return. So glad you enjoyed and thank you for being respectful renters :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin L.

Relaxing

Really enjoyed the weekend boating and relaxing on the island. The condo had everything that we needed to ensure a good vacation with teens in tow. Wifi slow but other than that a relaxing time by all with plenty of space to escape and unwind from each other.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Thank you and please return again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail K.

Fantastic!

LGI is a beautiful, unspoiled paradise. From shelling to fishing to watching dolphins jump from the waves there’s no place I’d rather be. The beach house has everything you’ll need. It is beautiful! The landlords are friendly, professional and accommodating. Wonderful!
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Thank you Gail - it is always a pleasure having you and your family at our unit. Hopefully you will manage to escape in November :) Let me know!! THANKS!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola B.

Best getaway!

This unit is set up for a wonderful casual vacation. Everything you need in a clean and well suited unit. You feel welcome and comfortable the first second you walk through the door. Gasparilla Island is a beautiful small island surrounded by a long expanse white beach. Very easy to get to surrounding islands and Boca Grande. A perfect place for families, friends or loved ones to enjoy together. Looking forward to my return!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your review - we look forward to your return too!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah G.

The property was beautiful, well-kept and clean. The decor was adorable.

We loved everything about our trip to Little Gasparilla Island. Karin was great to work with and went way above and beyond to get us there after the weather delayed our travels. She was easy to get in touch with, and made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The resort caretakers and ferry captains were wonderful along with other guests and Hideaway Bay. The beach was stunning!!! We felt very comfortable and safe, and we could truly relax and enjoy our family vacation. We will definitely be back next year! Thank you Karin for helping make this the best family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Thank you for coming to our escape from reality. It truly is a magical island! Glad that you all had "the best family vacation" - you aren't the first to tell us that and we love sharing our home with families that appreciate it too. Look forward to hosting you again :) Stay warm until then!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Peaceful getaway

I highly recommend Little Gasparilla Island and this particular unit. It is comfortable and well furnished and only steps away from the beach. The island is perfect for a quiet getaway and the people we met were all so nice. The beaches were not crowded at all and the shelling and the sunsets were spectacular! The owner Karin was so incredibly helpful and responsive to questions and even helped secure a golf cart for us when the island rentals were all taken. We travel a lot and rarely go to the same place twice just to get new experiences but this is one place we will be back to visit. Thanks Karin for sharing your little slice of heaven with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2020
Thank you for the great review! Little Gasparilla Island is certainly the best escape from reality. We look forward to you returning.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

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

Return to Paradise!!

This was a return trip for us, and it did not disappoint. We love the atmosphere of this perfect little island where you can truly get away from it all. Karin's condo is located in an amazing spot, only steps from the beach. Everyone in the family has their own idea of a perfect beach getaway, and this fits the bill for all. Morning sunrise walks on the beach; looking for shells and shark teeth; playing in the ocean waves; spotting dolphins swimming down the coast; watching sunsets and seeing the stars in the beautiful night sky. What I like most is being able to do as little or as much as you want. You can ride the ferry back and forth to the mainland or just bring over groceries and stay put for an entire week. It's so quiet and lovely without all the distractions of life that we are usually surrounded by. The condo is very cozy and perfectly furnished as a home away from home. We will always look forward to returning to this little slice of paradise. Thanks Karin for sharing your amazing space!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2022
Such a wonderful & apt description! The best escape from reality. Please return - you are perfect guests! Thanks for the great review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

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

Quiet Island Getaway

This is a great little island getaway perfect for leaving behind the hustle and bustle of mainland life and forgetting all about the outside world. The short boardwalk to the beach was very pleasant and being in the unit closest to the beach allowed for watching beautiful sunsets. We loved the sun porch and ate most breakfasts and lunches out there. The inside was spacious enough for our crew of four, and the boys enjoyed being upstairs. The beach itself was amazing. Great for shelling and looking for shark teeth. We saw lots of seagulls, pelicans and even some dolphins. It was fun to walk the shoreline, and there was still plenty of the island left to explore. We've taken a few trips to the beach, but this is the one place we've already decided we'd like to go back to. Karin was very helpful and answered all of our questions promptly. She communicated clearly and check-in was easy and as described. We look forward to booking with her again soon. Thanks for a relaxing getaway and sharing your piece of paradise!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan, 2021
Thank you for your glowing review. I am so glad that you appreciated the island and had a fabulous family vacay. There is something magical about Little Gasparilla. Hurry back soon and have a healthy, happy 2021. Thanks again for staying and I look forward to your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Peace and Serenity in Paradise

From beginning to end, our stay on the island was nothing short of AMAZING! Karin was phenomenal to work with and responded within minutes to any questions we may have had for the duration. The process with her was seamless and everything was exactly as she stated in her correspondence and pictures. She provided every minute detail that we would need upon our arrival up until our departure. Her condo was fabulous! She has done a remarkable job decorating and making our home away from home feel just like that, "home." She provided every possible amenity that you may want or need for a stay at the beach, as well as ones that we didn't even think of until we discovered them there. She quite literally had everything from beach chairs right down to coozies for our drinks. The beds were all very comfortable and we slept like babies every night. There was plenty of room and privacy in the condo. We traveled with 3 adults and 2 children and there was more than enough room for us all. The kitchen was well stocked and we made quite a few meals there and mostly only ventured back to the mainland for dinner. The kids really got a kick out of riding the ferry back and forth. The people on the island we so friendly! Seldom do you run into people but when you do everyone has a welcoming smile and greeting for you which makes it easy to return the same. The beach there was beyond gorgeous. There was an abundance of shells for the shell-seeker and the water was calm and beautiful making it perfect for swimming. One of the draws for choosing this location and unit was the pool, but we enjoyed the ocean here so much that we actually never visited the pool. The island is the ideal place for a family getaway. There is a very distinct feeling of safety and security there and none of the crowds that you experience at the "touristy" beaches. This was the perfect piece of paradise to get away from all of the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy family! It truly was peaceful and serene there. I would say that our only wish is that we could have stayed longer, which we will certainly be doing next time. We'll definitely be returning and staying at Karin's place, which we personally thought must be the best condo on the island!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Now thats what you call a WOW Review - THANK YOU! So glad you appreciated our beautiful island and enjoyed your stay so much. We look forward to you returning! Have a great summer and see you back sooner than later we hope. Thank you for taking the time for such a positive review, I appreciate it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer b.

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

Delightful Place, Delightful Owners

The owner was wonderful to work with and their home a peaceful destination. My kids and I just loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

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

Vacation savior!

Karin and her beach condo are both gems! After getting stuck in a terrible property that was bug ridden, dirty and had no AC, I thought our vacation was ruined…. But Karin jumped in to the rescue to save our family vacation! Her condo was cute, clean and exactly what we needed! It was so nice to come back from boating and the beach to such a lovely place! We’ll certainly be back! Thank you again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

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

Closest Unit to the beach ⛱️

Owner was awesome very responsive, even recommended a local restaurant for lunch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen p.

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

The host is WONDERFUL!

We had a great time on LGI! The property owner was easy to get in touch with and pleasant to deal with. Karin even went above and beyond to help find my grandson’s stuffed animals and get them back home. She is a hero in our eyes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

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

Amazing week!

We absolutely loved our stay in Karin's condo! Already looking forward to booking next year. The stay and amenities were exactly as described. It was the most relaxing vacation we've had in many years. Highly recommend for families looking for relaxation!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful place!

Karin was very easy and willing to help with whatever we needed. It was a very clean, quiet, and beautiful place. Had so much fun relaxing in the sun. We will be visiting again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karin

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Why they chose this property

One of the closest to the beach. Gulf views. No carpets!! Coastal Decor.

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English, German, Dutch
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