Title: Honeymoon or Anniversary getaway beachfront with bay dock! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Honeymoon or Anniversary getaway beachfront with bay dock! ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33110000/33108600/33108544/6cabe06c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33110000/33108600/33108544/616ce4fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33110000/33108600/33108544/149389ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33110000/33108600/33108544/34d6f319.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33110000/33108600/33108544/2077f63a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On Little Gasparilla Island, this secluded Beach Cottage offers a serene retreat. Unwind on the wrap-around screened porch or sun decks, and enjoy kayaks, a grill, and beach gear. Overlooking the waves and mangroves is a private dune deck for watching sea turtles nest. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Beach view - Washer - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Honeymoon or Anniversary getaway beachfront with bay dock! Beachfront Cottage perfect for Couples / Honeymooners / Small families / Nature lovers. This immaculate beachfront cottage (2 BR + sleeping loft / 2 BA + outdoor shower head & footwash is newly remodeled and boasts the most secluded spot on Little Gasparilla Island --- which is itself a very secluded place, accessed only by boat (water taxi available). Includes amenities such as a slip on the bay dock if you have a boat, kayaks, grill, beach sun deck, beach gear, recreational gear, coffee bar, fire pit and more. Screened wrap-around porch with large seating/dining area, two sun decks, and a loft for 12 years and older. Overlooks the waves, beach, dunes, lagoons, mangroves, and lots of island flora and fauna! We supply dock carts to easily get your items down the boardwalk to the beach cottage. LGI is a bridge-less barrier island with no cars, stores, or restaurants of any kind. It is only accessible by boat (water taxi available) and that makes for a wonderfully quiet and private vacation! Little Gasparilla has miles of beautiful white sand beach, but this cottage is the only house that is surrounded by protected state nature preserve, beach and lagoons. Over a mile of completely undeveloped natural beach, without any houses, lies right outside your door. The Beach Cottage is part of GasparillaGetaways, a private 5-acre beach-to-bay retreat and interlaced with tidal mangrove lagoons that contains a principle residence, two guest houses, a bayside Bistro, an outdoor coffee bar (we provide the coffee, creamers and sweetners), two docks, plus a private white-sand beach---all surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Lemon Bay state aquatic preserve to the east, Don Pedro state nature preserve to the north, and undeveloped privately-held land to the south. Almost an island unto itself, the cottage can only be accessed by the private boardwalks that stretch from the dock on the bay to the dunes on the beach, winding through picturesque mangroves along the way. There is a king bed in the master bedroom (with en-suite bath), and two single beds in the second bedroom and second bath with tub in the hallway. A sleeping loft (for 12 years + carries extra charge for 5th guest) above the living room. The recent remodel retains its "Old Florida" charm. Construction is cedar with hardwood floors, screened porches, and deep overhanging eaves to shade the sun. French doors lead to screened porches from every room, taking full advantage of the ocean’s sights, sounds, and breezes. Cathedral ceilings and ceiling fans in each room (and central heat/air conditioning) provide year-round comfort. In addition to the wrap-around screened porch there is a large sundeck off the kitchen and main living area, and another sundeck off the master bedroom. These decks and porches offer many comfortable options for ‘al fresco’ seating, grilling and dining, or for simply enjoying the Florida sunshine. The spacious ground level deck provides a covered, shady space for hammock and chairs, plus an outdoor shower head and footwash, and additional seating. The laundry is now conveniently located on the upstairs wrap around porch. Unique on the island, a "dune deck" located right on the beach offers a convenient place to sit and watch the waves. It also offers a convenient place to stash beach gear to await the next sunrise (since all gear must be removed from the beach after sundown in order to protect nesting and hatchling sea turtles) Additional notes: Little Gasparilla is a barrier island, one of the glistening white ‘string of pearls’ that stretch almost 100 miles along Florida’s southwest coast from Tampa to Sanibel. While not far from Disney, it’s a world away from the crowds, high-rise condos, and T-shirt shops of the east coast. In fact, Little Gasparilla Island can be accessed only by boat (either water taxi or private boat ). There is no bridge or car ferry --- and therefore there are no roads or cars, no commercial services or shopping, and very few people. You’ll quickly notice that the osprey, eagles, pelicans and shore birds far outnumber humans. In fact, there are many days when you’ll see more dolphins in the bay than people on the beach. Cell connections work great through your own subscription and we provide Starlink for fast internet service and streaming on our “smart" TV plus a small “family-friendly” DVD library and lots of great books! We are now connected to safe county drinking and pentiful water! There are no limitations to water usage. The Beach Cottage is elevated and NOT handicapped-accessible. All guests must be physically capable of negotiating stairs, climbing in and out of boats, and getting on and off of docks. CONTRACT DETAILS: \- Check in is 3:00 pm or after \- Check out is by 10:00 am \- no pets \- no smoking \- no more than four occupants (five with prior permission and extra $250 charge) \- guests agree to hold owner harmless for any injuries or illnesses incurred while using our home, boardwalks, kayaks, grill, other properties or facilities. \- guests agree to remove all food items and all garbage from the property upon departure (to dumpsters at mainland marina). CANCELLATION POLICY: Any unused portion of your rental fee is fully refundable if your cancellation or early departure is due to hurricane warnings, or Red Tide warnings. Rent is also fully refundable if your trip is cancelled 30 days or more before check-in, and 50% refundable if cancelled 14 days before check-in. Rent is generally not refundable within 15 days of check-in. The security deposit is fully refundable if there has been no damage to the property. . AIRPORTS/RENTAL CARS: The closest commercial airport is Punta Gorda (PGD), about 45 minutes to the south. Larger airports served by several carriers are Sarasota (SRQ) to the north, and Fort Myers (RSW) to the south, each about an hour and 15 minutes drive to the marina/water taxi. Tampa airport (TPA) is a little less than two hours away to the north, while Orlando (MCO) is about 3 hours away. Rental cars are available at all airports, sometimes extremely inexpensively, and even for a week are often comparable to the round trip taxi/Uber. There is a nominal parking fee (<$10 per day) at the marina. GROCERIES AND OTHER PROVISIONS: The closest grocery stores to the island is Publix of Cape Haze, 8725 Placida Road, Placida. There are also a Super WalMart, Publix, and Winn Dixie in nearby Englewood. Remember, there are NO stores or restaurants of ANY kind on Little Gasparilla Island. Bring whatever you need to the island with you other than what is listed below. However, if you like, you can arrange for Island Grocery Service to pick up your pre-ordered items curbside from Publix or WalMart and put them in the house for your arrival. Don't forget to put sun screen and bug repellent on your list! WE SUPPLY: \- top quality bed linens \- top quality bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths \- Q-tips and cosmetic pads \- beach towels \- beach chairs \- beach umbrella \- dish washing soap \- starter roll of toilet tissue \- starter roll of paper towels \- salt and pepper \- assortment of spices \- laundry detergent and fabric softener sheets \- propane for the grill \- garbage bags \- hair dryer \- iron/ironing board \- fully equipped kitchen INTERNET CONNECTION: Your cell phones and smart phones will work fine from our home via your own subscription regardless of which mobile provider you use. We provide Starlink for speedy internet service and streaming on our Vizio TV. PARKING and ARRIVAL : You will park your car and catch the water taxi from Eldred's Marina (which is really more of a bait shop). They are located at 6301 Boca Grande Causeway, Placida, Florida 33946 (NOTE: The marina is right BEORE the toll booth!) You will enter the little bait shop to obtain a parking pass for approximately $8.00 per day to put on your dash. The water taxi picks you up out front. WATER TAXI: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! The local water taxi service is provided by Pirate Water Taxi, (941-697-5777). To get your preferred ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE reservations you'll want to call Pirate as early as possible, right after you book your stay. (Note: they can be a bit grumpy but are 100% reliable.) It is IMPERATIVE that you get water taxi reservations to arrive at the island AT OR AFTER check-in (3:00pm) and to depart the island at or before check-out (10:00am) since there is no place on the property or on the island to "hang out" waiting for the taxi between 10:00 and 3:00. Early or late reservations mean that, at best, you'll spend a lot of time standing around in the sun or rain with your luggage, and you'll probably miss your plane. Ask about current pricing when you call for the water taxi reservation. CASH ONLY. Tips for the captain are appreciated. Please confirm the current rates as they change seasonally and also increase EVERY HALF HOUR after normal business hours (5:00 or 6:00 pm). Make sure you tell him that you are coming to the DOCK #2! They know us well (Andy and Rebecca Hagelin) and will bring you directly to our dock #2, where wheelbarrows await you for use in carting your times down the boardwalks to the beach house. REMEMBER ---- SCHEDULE YOUR WATER TAXI ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TRIPS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (I.e., NOW!) GOLF CART RENTALS: Some guests choose to rent a golf cart for a day so they can explore the interior of the island. However, we generally advise AGAINST renting a golf cart because they are expensive and unnecessary. There are also only dirt paths and carts are not allowed on the beach. Additionally, many paths around the island are still not accessible due to the deep sand brought in from the hurricanes in 2024. We will update this info as conditions improve. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Self parking on site (surcharge) ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No smoking inside or on screened porches. Decks OK ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - Housekeeping (on request) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Beach cottage is limited to FOUR guests - five with owner preapproval for use of small sleeping loft. All beach equipment must be removed from beach daily by sunset. All trash must be taken to mainland at end of stay. Beach umbrellas/canopies must never be left open unattended - susceptible to wind. Report ALL damage asap so we can repair or replace asap ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Up to 2 children, or 3 if 1 toddler (under 3yro). ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking inside or on screened porches. Decks OK ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Beach Secluded Waterfront Kayaks Included Private Access Beach Beach Secluded Waterfront Kayaks Included Private Access Beach ## About the area Located in Placida, this cottage is on the beach. Gasparilla Marina and Uncle Henrys Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Englewood Beach and Don Pedro Island State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Tails and Scales Charters, or check out an event or a game at Englewood Recreation Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Placida travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Placida.dx146453) [View more Cottages in Placida](https://www.expedia.ca/Placida-Cottages.d146453-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C26.83976%2C-82.29848&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=g8aBteiyW6vsrNEVYnkwWCXZQh8=) Placida, FL ### What's nearby - Little Gasparilla Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Don Pedro Island State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km ### Getting around - Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 47 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Lighthouse Grill - ‬40 min drive - ‪Steamers Oyster Bar - ‬40 min drive - ‪Manatee Beans & Brews - ‬38 min drive - ‪New Faull Inn - ‬25 min drive - ‪Smokin Jerry’s - ‬31 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Honeymoon or Anniversary getaway beachfront with bay dock! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Honeymoon or Anniversary getaway beachfront with bay dock! ? > Self parking is available for a fee. ### What time is check-in at Honeymoon or Anniversary getaway beachfront with bay dock! ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Honeymoon or Anniversary getaway beachfront with bay dock! ? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Honeymoon or Anniversary getaway beachfront with bay dock! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Placida cottage is just steps from Don Pedro Island State Park and Little Gasparilla Island Beach. Don Pedro Island Beach and Gasparilla Marina are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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