Island Beachfront Cottage. Secluded! Lux! Extras!

Welcome to the most secluded spot on Little Gasparilla Island! Our Beach Cottage property is on the beach with all-natural surroundings: a state park, a mangrove lagoon, and the Gulf of Mexico. It boasts front views of the water and gorgeous island sunsets year-round. You'll have boat space on our private dock and amenities including kayaks, paddle boards, an outdoor bayside dining area, coffee bar with complimentary coffee, private grilling area, fire pit, and much more! The space Little Gasparilla is accessible only by boat (Water Taxi available) which means no cars, no crowds, and no commercial activity. Just miles of natural beauty. Two bedrooms (King plus two singles) Accommodates up to 4 guests. (5th in the sleeping loft with prior approval and extra charge.) King bedroom has a new en suite bathroom; there is a full bath with tub in the hallway, plus an outdoor shower at ground level (underneath the house) for easy access from the beach. Use of dock, outdoor kitchen, fire pit and recreational gear (including kayaks and paddle board) Guest access Little a Gasparilla is a long, very narrow barrier island. Our Beach Cottage fronts the Gulf of Mexico and is just a short walk from the bayside dock (850 feet) along our private boardwalk. Access from the beach is also by private boardwalk. NOT HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE! This is an elevated island beach house that requires negotiating docks, boats, and stairs without assistance. Since there is no bridge to the island you'll park your car and catch "Pirate's Water Taxi" (or launch your own boat) at Eldred's Marina in Placida, FL. It's about a 20min boat ride to our dock at the far north end of the island (Dock #2). Access to the house is "contactless". We'll have it open for you when you arrive. Since you'll probably not want to leave the island much during your stay, you'll bring your groceries along with your luggage on your initial trip over. (You can "order ahead" at mainland grocery stores and, if you like, you can even arrange for "Island Grocery Delivery" to pick them up and put them in the house for your arrival.) We also provide hand carts to conveniently move your luggage from the dock to the house. But there's no need to pack much---you'll be surprised how little you need. -Granite countertops -Wood floors - Tile bathrooms -Fully stocked kitchen -Toaster, Blender, Espresso/Cappuccino Maker, Stove, Oven, Grill (propane included) -Washer and dryer (laundry soap & dryer sheets included) -Dishwasher (liquid dish soap and dishwasher detergent included) -Beach chairs, beach canopy -Smart TV (You can watch your own Netflix or Hulu account) & DVD collection - Starlink high speed internet connection Note: We supply only a initial (limited) amount of bath soap, shampoo, paper towels or toilet paper. Other things to note Another guest house and at times even our main residence, on this 5+ acre property are available for short-term rentals. They each maintain total privacy but share access to some amenities including: - 9 Kayaks & a paddle board -An outdoor bayside dining area - Plenty of Beach gear -coffee bar (with complimentary coffee).