Family-Friendly Beach House with Dock & Kayaks on Secluded Little Gasparilla Island near Boca Grande, Florida

Description

It is a large family-friendly home on a bridgeless island. It is just a short water taxi ride, and you will be enjoying the pristine and uncrowded private beaches. There is also a dock slip included if you want to bring a boat during your stay. The home is under new ownership, renovated, and ready for your family beach vacation! Four bedrooms and three baths offer plenty of room to spread out with friends and family.

Please note that it 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, which means it has retained much of its "old Florida" ambiance and pristine beauty. For years, it 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.

And, if you would like to rent a golf cart to explore the island, we may be able to offer one, subject to availability.

It offers high-speed wireless internet service and several large, new television sets, one in the living room, one in the master bedroom, and one on the spacious downstairs deck. There is also a brand new outdoor shower, one of everyone's favorite parts of a beach vacation. The owner has provided free kayaks for guests' use as well as free HBO and Cinemax. There is a new "egg-style" charcoal grill, and the owners are creating a fire pit area behind the house for chilly-night fires and s'mores! The kitchen is well equipped for a holiday feast or the most casual beach meal. The home is stocked with everything you need for a carefree beach vacation.

There are two bedrooms upstairs, one with two twins. The other is the master with a queen bed and a private balcony overlooking the Gulf. Two more bedrooms downstairs offer another queen and two more twins. The home will sleep 8, but please note that rates are based on 6....there is an extra guest charge for each guest over 6, to cover additional cleaning, utilities, and extra laundry.

The home offers stunning beach views from the living area, the front deck, and the private upstairs deck off the master bedroom.

There is also a spacious downstairs deck area with a large TV, kayak storage, a laundry room, and a downstairs bathroom.

WiFi - Free wireless internet with sufficient speeds -under normal circumstances-- for remote working and learning. Streaming may or may not be possible.

Pet Policy - pet-friendly with $100 non-refundable fee per pet. Pets should be 25 pounds or under and require prior approval by the owner.

Minimum Renter Age - 25

Vacation Rental 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.

Shared dock - dock number 30. Access to a slip (one boat only, recommended 24 feet or under) is included in your rental (this is also where the water taxi drops 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/ 8/night ($10/night if you have a boat trailer) at Eldred's Marina, where you meet the boat taxi

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.

It is only accessible via boat or the water taxi. The water taxi runs by appointment only and is $10 per person each way. There are no stores or restaurants, but there are grocery delivery options. The island is the perfect spot to unwind without the typical Florida beach crowds.

There are no cars or roads on the island. There are golf cart rentals available if you want to explore sandy pathways, but it is by no means necessary. A complimentary concierge will meet you at the dock upon arrival to assist with transporting your luggage and groceries to the home. You can request his assistance upon departure as well, for a nominal fee.

Please evaluate your expectations before booking a stay. If you are expecting a polished "resort" atmosphere, it 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 mosquitoes, rust, power outages, and other minor inconveniences.

Pets under 25 lbs permitted with advanced approval and a $100 pet fee (per pet). The following breeds are NOT permitted: Akita, American Bull Dog, Beaucerons, Caucasian Mountain Dog, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Keeshounds, Pit Bull, Staffordshire Terriers, Presa Canarios, or Rottweilers.

Guests are not allowed to exceed stated occupancy limits of the home, and ALL GUESTS (including children under 2) must be included in the total count of guests.

Each booking guest agrees to provide a list of all occupants and other contact info, and agrees not to exceed the number of occupants listed on the booking request submitted.

Prior to departure, you are required to wash your dishes and launder any beach towels you have used. Laundry facilities are provided. No smoking anywhere inside the house.

No parties allowed; only the people in the reservation may be at the house without prior permission.

Waiver signatures required for kayak use. You will be required to sign our rental contract listing these terms.

At least two members of your group must be age 25 or older.

Family-Friendly Beach House with Dock & Kayaks on Secluded Little Gasparilla Island near Boca Grande, Florida