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WATERFRONT PARADISE WITH NEW INTERIOR, STEPS TO BEACH AND BAY, 7 MILE WHITE SAND

 
 
 
Little Gasparilla Island cottage rental - Come Relax in Paradise!
Come Relax in Paradise!
 
Little Gasparilla Island cottage rental - Come Relax in Paradise!

Come Relax in Paradise!

'Paradise Too' on the water - taxi drops you off at the cottage!

'Paradise Too' on the water - taxi drops you off at the cottage!

Relaxing Island decor!

Relaxing Island decor!

Open kicthen dining area

Open kicthen dining area

Fully equipped kitchen!

Fully equipped kitchen!

Spacious island decor!

Spacious island decor!

Windows open to the lanai for sounds of the gulf and island breezes!

Windows open to the lanai for sounds of the gulf and island breezes!

Room for the 'crew'

Room for the 'crew'

To the beach!

To the beach!

Fish cleaning station with fresh water right at the dock!

Fish cleaning station with fresh water right at the dock!

Gulf is just at end of canal - steps away!

Gulf is just at end of canal - steps away!

Frequent visitor to dock!

Frequent visitor to dock!

7 miles of private beaches

7 miles of private beaches

Island color!

Island color!

Shell art!

Shell art!

Nature's beauty!

Nature's beauty!

Island wildlife

Island wildlife

Rise and shine!

Rise and shine!

Sunrsie on the canal

Sunrsie on the canal

Spectacular sunsets!

Spectacular sunsets!

  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps4
  • 1 Bathroom

Photos and Description of the Little Gasparilla Island vacation cottage rental
Private Island Escape on Secluded Beach 2BR 1BA Cottage

Come relax and enjoy the 'Island Life' in our waterfront home on Little Gasparilla Island. Seven miles of secluded white-sand beaches on an Island with no roads, only sand paths to explore.

Our cottage is situated between the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal Waterway - the 3rd house in from either direction, with filtered views of both. Perfect for the beach lover, boater or fisherman - something for everyone in your family.

A private dock just outside your door provides convenient access to your own boat or water taxi. There are lanais on three sides of the home for relaxing and enjoying spectacular views.

Amenities: Bright, cheerful decor puts you in the 'Island Mood.'

Large open, new kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, toaster, blender and all dishes/utensils.

New tile floors throughout - no sandy carpets!

Also included: gas barbecue grill, washer/dryer, central air/heat, TV/VCR/DVD with satellite, cassette/CD player. All linens are provided.

Accommodations for 4 adults or 2 adults and three children with one queen and one full bed. No pets please and no smoking inside.

We supply all the comforts of home - just bring your food and personal items.

Activities: Enjoy shelling, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, boating and observing the natural wildlife on the Island.

For the fisherman our cottage provides immediate access to Placida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Superior fishing just seconds away!

Children and adults alike enjoy collecting fossilized sharks teeth, sand dollars and shells on the beach. Fantastic sunrises and sunsets are an added bonus!

When you tire of 'Paradise' - restaurants, golf, shopping and boat charters are available nearby on the mainland.

Transportation to and from the Island is provided by several water - taxi services. Golf cart rentals are available on the Island for extra exploration.

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Little Gasparilla Island cottage rental - Come Relax in Paradise!

Come Relax in Paradise!

'Paradise Too' on the water - taxi drops you off at the cottage!

'Paradise Too' on the water - taxi drops you off at the cottage!

Relaxing Island decor!

Relaxing Island decor!

Open kicthen dining area

Open kicthen dining area

Fully equipped kitchen!

Fully equipped kitchen!

Spacious island decor!

Spacious island decor!

Windows open to the lanai for sounds of the gulf and island breezes!

Windows open to the lanai for sounds of the gulf and island breezes!

Room for the 'crew'

Room for the 'crew'

To the beach!

To the beach!

Fish cleaning station with fresh water right at the dock!

Fish cleaning station with fresh water right at the dock!

Gulf is just at end of canal - steps away!

Gulf is just at end of canal - steps away!

Frequent visitor to dock!

Frequent visitor to dock!

7 miles of private beaches

7 miles of private beaches

Island color!

Island color!

Shell art!

Shell art!

Nature's beauty!

Nature's beauty!

Island wildlife

Island wildlife

Rise and shine!

Rise and shine!

Sunrsie on the canal

Sunrsie on the canal

Spectacular sunsets!

Spectacular sunsets!

Car: not necessary

Secluded barrier Island located between Tampa and Fort Myers, just north of Sanibel and Captiva

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Little Gasparilla Island, Florida

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 12.0%

Notes

  • $800-1000/Week
  • $800-$1000 per week.
    12/15-7/31 $900-1000/week.
    8/1-12/14 $800-900/week.
    $150-$200 per night - $600 minimum for up to 4 nights.
    Plus 7% state tax and 5% tourist tax.

    Longer rentals available at a discount.

    Master Card and Visa Accepted

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Little Gasparilla Island, Florida

Property Type:
  • cottage
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Location Type:
  • Beach
Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Family
General:
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating
  • Washing Machine
  • Towels Provided
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Alarm Clock
  • Linens Provided
  • Telephone
  • Clothes Dryer
Kitchen:
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Ice Maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee Maker
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Stove
Dining:
  • Dining Area
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , tub
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 2 - 1 double
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player
  • Audio Tape Player
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Radio
Outside:
  • Porch / Veranda
  • Fish Cleaning Table
  • Beach Chairs
  • Boat Dock
  • Screen Porch / Veranda
  • Beach Towels
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed
Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • snorkeling
  • water tubing
  • sound/bay fishing
  • swimming
  • deepsea fishing
  • surf fishing
  • fishing

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Little Gasparilla Island, Florida

Waterfront Paradise with New Interior, Steps to Beach and Bay, 7 Mile White Sand
average rating of 4.8333335 based on 6 reviews
business
Waterfront Paradise with New Interior, Steps to Beach and Bay, 7 Mile White Sand
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p320744
609-628-2923
Little Gasparilla Island Florida South Central Gulf Coast
Elkins, West Virginia
5

Wonderful Stay

5 of 5
Submitted: March 28, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
Thank you for sharing your home with us! We had a great week of fishing and beach! The house is very clean and full of great kitchen amenities for cooking. It sits directly on the canal and a short walk from the beach. Perfect combination. We will definitely be back to rent this home again!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Waterfront Paradise with New Interior, Steps to Beach and Bay, 7 Mile White Sand
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p320744
609-628-2923
Little Gasparilla Island Florida South Central Gulf Coast
5

"Paradise" too!

"Paradise" too!
5 of 5
Submitted: January 3, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
What a wonderful island! We plan on going back… We want to do some Tarpon Fishing :) The setting was so peaceful, Christmas day, Wednesday and Thursday were so quiet, was like we lived on a deserted island…Friday started picking up for the Island's New Year's Eve party… Your home was comfortable and we really enjoyed our time together. We played yahtzee, dominoes, banana grams, scrabble enjoying some happy time together! We found shells, saw turtles, walked the paths and beach, read and napped…caught a snook on Christmas day from the beach! Thank you for sharing you home with us!

Working with Patti from start to finish, was so easy and a real pleasure! Great communications! The home was clean and comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked. Lots of beach toys. Loved the outdoor shower and detached laundry area. I really enjoyed the screened porches. Great for quiet time, reading, playing games, and good conversation.

The home is right on a canal...easy to get to! The walk to the beach...maybe 150 yards. And I loved that side of the island! Every early morning we walked the island along the paths and back the beach...the weather was cool, and breezy. There is a little church on the island, I wish it was opened so I could have gone inside. There is a little honor system library. The beach is filled with shells and the water warm. A collective group of warm, kind people. Very special place!

Willie and Elizabeth with Scenic Tours and Water Taxi were very accommodating. ... just remember you are on Island Time! Eldred's Marina offers fishing tips, tackle and bait. And the fisherman boiled stone crabs on the dock as we waited. A real local feel!

The Publix at Cape Haze is wonderful…we arrived late on Christmas Eve and they were closed the next day for Christmas. They offered a service and had our groceries waiting. Very friendly and efficient!

Thank you for sharing your home...looking forward to returning!
Owner's Response: So happy you enjoyed your Christmas Holiday on the Island. Thank you for your tip about the Publix - this will definitely help other guests!
Hope to have you visit again soon!
business
Waterfront Paradise with New Interior, Steps to Beach and Bay, 7 Mile White Sand
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p320744
609-628-2923
Little Gasparilla Island Florida South Central Gulf Coast
Seattle
5

The Most Restful Vacation Ever

5 of 5
Submitted: February 27, 2012 Stayed: February 2012
Sisters & spouses met to get away from Seattle and Montana winter. The Cottage and Island were exactly as described...no they were even better. It was a delightful week and the most relaxing vacation ever. We watched amazing sunrises and sunsets, walked beautiful white beaches, collected an amazing aray of shells, swam in the Gulf (warm to "Northwesterners" accustomed to the chilly Pacific waters), photoed an array of birds and flowers, sat on the beach, ate on the porch overlooking the beautiful canal, and enjoyed every minute of our stay. They day we went to wander on the mainland we went to the Nokimos orange grove and ate at the Fishery Restaurant was fun but we all found we missed "our island." The owner was friendly and quick to answer all our questions. The cottage is comfortable and welcoming and has everything we needed for our stay. It was everything we hoped it would be and more and we are already beginning to plan for our next trip to "Paradise Too."
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Waterfront Paradise with New Interior, Steps to Beach and Bay, 7 Mile White Sand
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p320744
609-628-2923
Little Gasparilla Island Florida South Central Gulf Coast
5

Many Happy Returns

5 of 5
Submitted: January 10, 2012 Stayed: April 2011
I can't say enough about this place. Little Gasparilla Island is the best place to go if you want to get away from EVERYTHING. Plan on a vacation that includes sleeping in, lingering over morning coffee on the porch of Paradise Too or the beautiful morning beach for a perfect start to your day. Paradise Too is perfectly located on the north end of the island only a short walk down Friendly Ficus Way. I have walked that path over 100 times as my group of 3 have spent 7-8 years there to escape the long Montana winters. I have grown to love this house that I call home for 1 short week every late winter. The shells, helping create some of the best shell art EVER, birds, dolphins, martinis on the beach at sunset, gorgeous blue green water, peace.....these things and more keep me coming back for many happy returns to Paradise Too. Thanks Patti for sharing this little slice of heaven. Red Lodge, Montana
Helpful votes: 3/3
business
Waterfront Paradise with New Interior, Steps to Beach and Bay, 7 Mile White Sand
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p320744
609-628-2923
Little Gasparilla Island Florida South Central Gulf Coast
Winter Springs Fl
5

Awesome location, sixth stay this March.

5 of 5
Submitted: March 9, 2011 Stayed: April 2010
Great for Fishing, shelling and birding. Weekends are OK, but quiet weekdays are why we go to Little Gasparilla. It is amazing how vacant the beaches can be. Weeks with larger negative low tides are better for fishing and shelling. During these low tides, tidal pools often form on the beach. Many of the shells in the tidal pools will house bi-valves, snails and crabs. When we find too many shells, we make beach art. Dry sand can be good for shark’s teeth and sand bars are better for sand dollars. If you get hit by a storm, rest up. Shelling is about to get really good. Gulf wave activity is typically small and thus good for children.
The soft sunset lighting is great for family pictures, including close-ups. So turn your back on the sunset every now and then and take those shots facing the dunes. You will be glad you did.
We usually go in March or April and fish the pass, beach, Gasparilla Sound and Bull Bay. The beach often yields Whiting and catfish with the occasional snook, redfish or Spanish Mackerel. The pass may yield Jacks, Blues, Snook, Spanish, or Flounder. I’m at my best in the boat, where I target Spotted Sea Trout, snook and Redfish. Cobia and Triple Tail are some of the few species I have not caught inshore. Every year I seem to add a few species to the list, so my hopes are high. Snook and Tarpon can be tough to find in March, they get into full swing in May. Sheepshead tend to be thicker in March. If you do not have a boat, the gentlemen at the start of the canal is a guide and seems to do very well. His card is at the house, but you probably have to book early.
Your boat will sit in the canal about 30 feet from the porch. I bring a 100’ extension cord to charge batteries as needed. Being on a canal, children should know how to swim and be watched closely. It’s not that uncommon to see a Manatee in the canal during the course of a week. If you see circular boils on the surface, start looking for a Manatee. Sometimes they are on a mission and don’t surface much. Spring is also a good time to photo Osprey chicks in their nests. Sea Hares which look like large snails with wings and no shell are also interesting.
The house is a little over a mile from Eldred’s Marina and you can run on a plane the majority of the way. The house has always been clean and quaint. Islanders drink bottled water. The water is ok to shower in, but I wouldn’t drink it. Publix is about two miles from Eldreds
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks for the wonderful info- it will be sure to help future guests!
Note: I always keep bottled water on hand but do use the tap water in ice tea, coffee, etc. and also use it for all cooking - it is definitely a personal preference.
Have a wonderful 6th stay with lots of good fishing and shelling!
Helpful votes: 5/5
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