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Sea La Vie - Direct Gulf Front - Amazing Sunsets - Private Island

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On the beach
Exterior
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Placida, FL
  • Little Gasparilla Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Gasparilla Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Boca Grande Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Placida

With a stay at this vacation home in Placida, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Little Gasparilla Island Beach and a 3-minute drive from Tails and Scales Charters. .This beach vacation home is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Englewood Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Uncle Henrys Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Little Gasparilla Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gasparilla Marina - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Don Pedro Island State Park - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Boca Grande Beach - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Don Pedro Island Beach - 15 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Dockside - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Manatee Beans & Brews - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pink Elephant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cool Pickle In Paradise - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Scarpa's Coastal - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sea La Vie - Direct Gulf Front - Amazing Sunsets - Private Island

Property is under construction with an expected completion date of January 2024. Direct Gulf front home on the sunny, pristine beaches of Little Gasparilla Island (near the south end)! Enjoy both upper and lower decks, giving you access to that perfect tan, or shady afternoons spent relaxing and watching the lazy blue-green waters of the tranquil Gulf of Mexico. The private dune walkover will take you down onto the sand, where you can hunt for shark's teeth and seashells to your heart's delight. It's not uncommon to spot a passing dolphin, schools of fish, and other sea life in its natural habitat. This roomy home has stainless appliances, two master suites, an outdoor dining area with propane grill on the wrap around porch, and more - everything you need to make memories. Sunsets are free - shhhhhh, it's our secret!

Bringing your own BOAT? New size limit of 23 feet.

Accommodates: 7 guests maximum.

SUNDAY check ins require approval.

Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Full Bottom with Twin Top (bunk beds).

Amenities include: Air-Conditioned, Propane BBQ Grill, Linens Included, Washer/Dryer, Microwave, Toaster, Coffeemaker, Dishes/Utensils Provided, Satellite TV.

Extras: Wifi, Outdoor Shower, Community Dock.

**Reservations booked for less than 5 nights constitutes a higher nightly rate**

Sorry, No Smoking.
Please note all rates are subject to 12% tax, cleaning and reservation fee.

$500.00 Refundable Security Deposit is also required.
Located directly in between Sarasota and Ft. Myers on Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast, Little Gasparilla is as close as you can get to Old Florida! There are no paved roads or commercial establishments on the island, only miles of sandy trails flanked by tropical foliage. Take long leisurely walks or travel by golf cart down these paths to explore the beauty of the island. The peaceful, uncrowded beach provides plenty of room for you to bathe in the sun all day, enjoy outstanding shelling, bird watching, swimming, playing with your children, and beautiful water views, but best of all, the brilliant sunsets at the end of each perfect day. There is great fishing to be had in Placida Harbor for Snook, Trout, Redfish, Snapper and more, and in the world famous Boca Grande Pass you can try your hand at Tarpon fishing. Little Gasparilla Island is the ideal place to get away from the mainland madness. Come relax and unwind in a secluded tropical paradise.

LGI is for those seeking a respite from the hectic pace of the mainland and the hassles of everyday life. Escape to Little Gasparilla Island where you can Stay a Week or a Lifetime!

**PLEASE NOTE: This is a bridgeless, barrier island that is accessed by water taxi or private boat. Call us for details!

**NO BOOKING IS CONFIRMED/FINALIZED UNTIL you have been contacted by Tarpon Rental Services staff!

Holiday Rates are Higher!!!
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Please note: An additional 3% credit card fee applies for all payments made by credit card. To avoid this fee, feel free to pay by check. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a washer/dryer.
This smoke-free vacation home features kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property manager

David

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets considered by some owners

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

0195

Sea La Vie - Direct Gulf Front - Amazing Sunsets - Private Island Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 21 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Great place but not as renter-friendly as other VRBO's

Great house, clean and amazing view! It was clean (housekeeper was great), however all kitchen cupboards & drawers are filled with owner's stuff leaving us with one shelf in a narrow cupboard to put our groceries, we managed to move items (rancid oil, 1/2 open chips/pasta/crackers) to get two small shelves. Remember, this is one week on an island where it costs to order or get more food. Fridge was similar: overall clean, but the entire door was filled with owner/past renter condiments. We also communicated frequently with the property manager in advance regarding what was/was not provided since you travel by boat, and getting more provisions is challenging and expensive. Unfortunately, for our BEACH vacation, there were only 3 beach chairs. The 4th was ripped. The 3rd was on it's way out. We contacted the PM right away and were informed these were "previous renter's chairs" so not the owner's responsibility. So, despite confirming in advance we had chairs to enjoy the beach (and nowhere in the description or agreement does it say you have to bring your own), we ended up with only two functional beach chairs (2nd broke on day #2) for 4 people. We were promised some were ordered and should be delivered. They arrived one week later, the day we left. We totally understand they are recovering from a hurricane and not everything may have been replaced, but beach chairs are critical to enjoying the amazing beach this house offers and not a practical item for a renter to bring with.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Gulf view, excellent floorplan

Fantastic view of the Gulf of Mexico with sliders across the front of both the main floor and upstairs balcony. Beautifully decorated beach house. Well equipped kitchen. Great floorplan for our group - with open gathering area (living room, kitchen, dining room) facing the ocean; 2 bedrooms on the main floor and one large bedroom upstairs; 3 bathrooms; and a wrap-around porch. Plenty of beach chairs and beach towels. Responsive property manager who even brought a Keurig from their office for our stay. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful week on Little Gasparilla Island and in this home. They had beach chairs and beach towels available in addition to a wonderful, comfortable home that has been very recently renovated. The house sits right at the beach with an outdoor shower at the end of the boardwalk. The views from the house are just as amazing as being on the beach. The main master view was my favorite. If you love the simplest, most low key beach life then this is the place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay right on the ocean

We loved the place! Right on the ocean, amazing sunsets! We had 7 of us and the accommadations were great. I love that they have plenty of chairs and comfortable places to just unwind. We would recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra T.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect ocean stay

We have been staying at this house for several years and its our favorite place on the island.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

We had a wonderful stay fkr our honeymoon! Very relaxing and private. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maddie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Time!

This place is wonderful! Amazing views, the house is so cozy and a perfect beach house, beautiful island, and the property management team is so considerate and helpful. Looking forward to a return trip! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Victoria K., Stroudsburg, Pa

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Vacation House for a Group or Family

This home is on an island and this island is just amazing! Be prepared to bring all your food and liquor over on the Pirate Taxi as there are no stores on the island. Their is a grocery delivery service which we did use and they are amazing. Once you are on the island this house is a great place to just eat, drink and enjoy the beach! Pack light because there is a washer and dryer in the house. Our group of 6 stayed in this house and it was perfect. Kitchen is roomy and well stocked with all the things we needed. (Including a blender for Pina Coladas!) Views from the top deck are amazing. Besides the beach the top deck was our second favorite place to watch the sunsets. Having our own beach access right off the deck was a huge plus. The deck on the main floor was a great spot to hang out right off the kitchen. This house also has multiple outdoor showers and rinse off spots including one right at the bottom of the beach access stairs which we used ALOT! The house listing is a little deceiving, I thought the outdoor shower was included as a bathroom but to our delight we found that the house had 3 bathrooms. The AC was not working but during our stay a new unit was installed and the property manager went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and informed with the issue. The house has games and in one bedroom toys for small children. In this particular bedroom, you can't see it in the photo but the bunk bed does have a ladder and is a perfect room for a family with kids. Would totally rent the place again. As far as prior reviews of the house being dated, we did not mind. Frankly, the dated look adds to the charm of the house and where it is situated. The kitchen as mentioned in a prior post does have a lot of things in the cabinets but I will say we were grateful the extras that were there!! Just needs to be organized but believe me you will be grateful that there are extras around!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Kim T., Stow

Absolutely beautiful location

Great experience on Little Gasperilla Island for 2 weeks! Stunning view from the house porch. Crystal clear water. Lots of shells and sharks teeth. Awesome fishing off the shoreline. Be prepared to take ALL supplies with you! The water taxi to the Island was efficient but quite expensive to go back and forth. No stores or restaurants on the Island. Very peaceful and enjoyable. We had a marvelous vacation!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary P., Monroe, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach house with amazing sunsets.

Just open all the sliding doors and listen to the waves.

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great escape

We thoroughly enjoyed our four days on the island. Not for people who need easy access to bars and restaurants but absolutely perfect for our purposes.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roger L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just What the Dr. ordered!

6 of us chilling for 5 days, walked in the morning, headed to the beach, watched Great sunsets! Highly recommend it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

carol s., Oldsmar, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

N/a

N/a

2/10 Terrible

Norma C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

the Worst

Three more people from my Family where they're at the house and I didn't know that they didn't let me go to the house they are really strict on that if you have one more person on the house They don't let you in I had to cancel the house and go to other please
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

DAYRYS T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Richard S.

Terrible AC and far from dock

AC was out for 1 night and when working was still very warm. The location of the dock was misrepresented and was a Long walk across the island! The cleanliness of the house was below what you would expect for the price charged.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house with fantastic view

Very relaxing and enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Jennifer K.

Great location, great layout of house, and great sunsets!

Overall we had a great time! Tarpon Real Estate was fantastic to work with and very accommodating/responsive. We had a late arrival with 2 small children, and they were very helpful in all aspects. The house could use some general de-cluttering and a deep clean, and this was reported to Tarpon, so I'm confident that this will be done. The beaches are quiet, with amazing shells and sunsets. The kitchen is well-stocked and there are games/TV for rainy days. Hope to return some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Lynn H., Cape Coral

Beautiful Sunsets over the gulf!

We were disenchanted by the condition of this property, the pictures on line were very nice, however this property needs Major updating and Major cleaning. There was bugs and cob webs on almost every rooms ceilings, we got locked out of the master bathroom and we had to search for tools to remove the lock on the door, the tv in the bedroom did't work, freezer was full of rust, furniture on deck is deteriorating so bad we had to cover them with beach towels to prevent the chair fibers from getting all over our clothes. The shower doors in the guest bath are ready to fall off. The dumb waiter was locked, so you have to get all your food and luggage up 2 flights by yourself. We couldn't grab onto the stair rails going up or down the 2 flights of stairs outside, we all got splinters in our hands, the ground level under the home is atrocious, full of trash and litter that we picked up. The "rules" stated to leave the golf cart in the condition it was in when we got it! We had to wash it down when we got it, it was filthy and full of sand and bugs! ( were we supposed to fill it with sand, dirt and cob webs when we left? Ha Ha!) We live on the water and we realize there is more upkeep to waterfront homes, however, this house needs major repairs, updating and a Spring cleaning job! We were charged a cleaning fee when we booked this house, I should charge them for all the cleaning we did so we could comfortably stay there. But I will say, the kitchen was well stocked with cooking items! And,,, Tarpon Rental Co was trying very hard and wonderful to deal with! I would definitely deal with them again, I just would not rent this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Russell S.

Relaxing

Great property, very comfortable and relaxing. Judy from tarpon rentals was great. Only issue was the grill, unfortunately only half the burners were working. This presented an issue due to the amount of food we were cooking, but we were able to make it work. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Josefina G.

We love it

the house is perfect. The location is great. It is in very good condition
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018