Sea Turtle Cottage on Little Gasparilla Island

Sea Turtle Cottage Imagine escaping from reality and truly unwinding on a shady porch overlooking the Gulf of Mexico as the sun fills the sky with awe inspiring sunsets. Sea Turtle Cottage is a perfect island retreat, sitting directly on the beach with dramatic views from every room. The house is so close to the beach that you can fall asleep to the sound of the waves right outside the bedroom windows. Offering modern-day conveniences in the midst of paradise, Sea Turtle Cottage has been renovated with a coastal beach vibe. Enjoy dolphin watching from the comfort of the recliners in the living room bathed in natural light reflecting off the gulf, with vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan. Preparing meals is a breeze in the full appointed kitchen complete with sea glass inspired backsplash, dining area for four and a breakfast bar. New appliances, crockpot, toaster, blender (frozen cocktails anyone?), dishwasher, waffle iron and everything you’ll need to prepare and serve the perfect beachside feast. Prefer cooking al fresco? Breathe in the salty air as you fire up the propane grill or gather around the firepit to roast hot dogs and smores. Enjoy the tranquility of nature while dining at the outdoor table nestled in the sandy yard among the sea grapes, just steps from the water. Early risers will enjoy sipping coffee on the gulf front lanai or taking in the sunrise over the dock of the bay. Plenty of beach toys, chairs and umbrellas are provided for those long, relaxing days spent soaking up the sun with toes in the sand, gathering seashells, or searching for shark teeth. The cottage is just steps away from the water when you need a cold cocktail, an afternoon nap or a refreshing outdoor shower. As the moon rises over the gulf, retire to the bedrooms with shiplap walls, comfy beds, coastal linens and sliding barn doors. Allow the sounds of the waves to lull you into a peaceful slumber. Leave your car and your cares at the marina because Little Gasparilla is a private, bridge-less barrier island accessible only by boat. This means our beautiful beaches are safe, uncrowded and peaceful. Relax during a scenic, fifteen-minute water taxi ride which runs seven days per week or you may bring your own boat and moor at our shared dock (#26). Don Pedro State Park is a short stroll down the beach from Sea Turtle Cottage, offering the serenity of nature to soothe a weary soul. Bird watchers will enjoy great blue herons, egrets, pelicans, bald eagles, osprey and sandpipers, to name a few. Nightlife on our protected barrier island involves long, moonlit walks on the beach, searching for sea turtles or relaxing around the firepit. Fishing adventures for snook, redfish, grouper and sea trout begin with a short stroll down the sandy path to the dock where you can moor your boat or climb aboard a fishing charter. World class tarpon fishing in Boca Grande Pass is just a few miles away. Full size washer/dryer, fold out sofa, two 50” Smart HDTVs, unlimited internet for streaming or working remotely, three kayaks for adventures with our local dolphins and manatees (liability waiver required for use of kayaks), red lights for observing sea turtles at night, blue lights for scorpion hunts, gas grill, linens, swim noodles and boogie boards. All you need to bring are your flip flops! WiFi -Free with unlimited data Pet Policy - pet-friendly with $100 non-refundable fee per pet. 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 Community dock - Access to a slip at dock number 26 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 - propane 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 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.