Oceanfront Serenity: Beachfront with private dock

This newly renovated cottage sits in a perfect spot on our bridge-less island.....beautiful LGI beach out in front and two private docks right behind the home for easy transporting of groceries and bags to the home. Sunrise views over the canal and bay and dramatic sunset views from your font porch.....this will be your experience during your stay on Little Gasparilla. This is an older home that has been enjoyed for years by the former owners and has recently been purchased by new owners. The home features a large screened front porch overlooking the Gulf of Mexico....comfortable seating and dining on the porch let you enjoy the fresh air year round. Inside, the home has a large kitchen and living area with plenty of seating overlooking the beach. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to prepare a quick snack or full dinner. The master suite occupies one side of the house and offers lots of privacy....a private en-suite bathroom with oversized vanity, a large king size bed and spacious closets. The other side of the house offer two more bedrooms and another bath....one bedroom has a king size bed and the third bedroom currently has two sets of bunkbeds. Downstairs, there is a washer-dryer in a storage area. Directly behind the house, just a one-minute walk away is your private dock at the head of the island's north canal. The dock features a fish-cleaning station and plenty of room for your boat, jet skis or kayaks. This home offers the epitome of convenience.....a dramatic gulf-front location with the ease and access of a private dock right at your back door. Pet Policy - Pets allowed with owner permission and a $100 pet fee. The following breeds are NOT permitted: Akita, American Bull Dog, Beaucerons, Caucasian Mountain Dog, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinchers, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Keeshounds, Pit Bull, Staffordshire Terriers, Presa Canarios or Rottweilers. Minimum Renter Age - 25 Dock number 98: access to a private dock 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 Wifi- complimentary with no data limitations. Grill Type -gas Vacation rental damage protection- The $59 charge listed as an "administrative 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. Parking - $6/night ($8/night if you have a boat trailer) at Eldred's Marina where you meet the boat taxi LITTLE GASPARILLA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...PLEASE READ! • You cannot drive your car to the house or the island and the only access is via water taxi; there is no vehicle ferry. • You must park your car at the marina at the mainland but it will be perfectly safe there; parking is $6 a day. • The water taxi is $10 per person each way and he will drop you right at our dock. Normal ferry hours are approximately 8-5 every day. • All homes come with a grill; this home has a gas grill. • You must bring all groceries to the island with you. • There are no stores of any kind on the island, not even a convenience store. • There is no need to bring drinking water; the water from the tap is safe and drinkable. • There are first responders on the island and we have 911 service in case of an emergency. • Golf carts are not necessary; the island is only 100-200 yards wide in most places and our concierge will meet you upon arrival to bring you to the house. But they are fun to go exploring. • You can fish off the dock or the beach but non-Florida residents will need to purchase a fishing license. • The beach is dog-friendly but dogs must be under your control, non-aggressive and most homes charge a pet fee of $100 per pet. 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.