This quaint beach cottage is an island original! Sitting directly on the sandy beach, this home offers beachfront living at its best. Little Gasparilla Island is a bridge-less barrier island off Florida's West Coast. Access is by private boat or water taxi only, which means our beaches are uncrowded, our fishing is great, our island is unspoiled and your vacation can be exactly what you want it to be. Please note that The Round House has Starlink wifi. The space Please note that Little Gasparilla Island is a barrier island accessible only by boat; we provide water taxi information when you book. You cannot drive your vehicle to the island; you park at the marina on the mainland where you catch the water taxi. There are no stores, bars or restaurants on Little Gasparilla which means it has retained much of its "old Florida" ambiance and pristine beauty. For years Little Gasparilla was visited only by locals who would come on weekends to fish, go to the beach and enjoy the privacy, peace and quiet. Now, even though it has been discovered, the lack of commercial establishments means that the island appeals to those who want to get away from crowds, tourists, traffic and technology. The home has been lovingly remodeled to retain the charm of the original cottage while creating a chic and serene beach vibe. Round House sits directly on the beach. It is as close as you can get without being in the water! Warm tropical waters and soft, sandy beaches are right outside your front door. The home was recently renovated with new steps and new impact resistant windows. Also all new interior trim! Decorated with fresh new furnishings, new floors, new doors, new appliances, new full-size washer-dryer and a beachy new paint job! The owners recently also updated the kitchen with new cabinets, all new stainless appliances and new countertops. Outdoors, a fire pit offers an after-dark gathering spot for relaxing after a day at the beach. Wifi: Not available. You must hotspot from your cellular provider. (Cell reception is good). Pet Policy - pet-friendly with $100 non-refundable fee (per pet). Damage Protection - The $59 charge listed as a "management fee" on your quote covers your purchase of $2500 of “all risk” damage protection coverage on your rental property. This protection is purchased in lieu of a cash damage deposit. Coverage details are spelled out in your contract. Minimum Renter Age - 25 Boat Slip - included on dock number 21 (this is also where the water taxi will drop you off) Complimentary Concierge- will meet you at the dock with a golf cart to assist with transporting your luggage and groceries to the home Satellite TV - yes Grill Type - charcoal Parking - $8/night ($10/night if you have a boat trailer) at Eldred's Marina where you meet the boat taxi INTERNET: Starlink wifi Guest access The entire cottage is yours to enjoy, as well as 7 miles of pristine Gulf of Mexico beach. There is also access to a dock slip if you choose to rent a boat. Other things to note Please evaluate your expectations before booking a stay on Little Gasparilla Island. If you are expecting a polished "resort" atmosphere, Little Gasparilla is decidedly more rustic. During periods of heavy rain or tropical storms, there may be standing water on the roadways, at the dock and around the house. This is a tropical environment with mosquitos, rust, power outages and other minor inconveniences. If you are expecting resort amenities and services, the island might not be for you. HOLIDAY RATES: Please note that all there will be holiday rates applied to quotes for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Please note this is the tropics and there will be noseeums. (Also known as midges or sand gnats.) Bring bug spray! For noseeums, the best product is Avon Skin-So-Soft which you can purchase on amazon. PLEASE NOTE: We do require that two members of each group must be over 25 years of age. We apologize, but we can NOT rent to college groups as a courtesy to the homeowners and our island neighbors. Guests will be evicted if found not to meet age requirements upon check in. Additionally, we can not exceed capacity in island homes due to the fragile septic systems.