Little Gasparilla Island Getaway🌴

*Free Island Grocery Delivery & Pre-Arrival Staging Available in 2026

Come and enjoy our locally owned and operated, sparkling clean, updated gulf-front island condo with magnificent views and true Old Florida charm. This peaceful 1-bedroom island retreat is beautifully furnished and offers plenty of space for entertaining family and friends, with the added flexibility to create a second sleeping area. Two private south-west facing screened porches provide morning sunshine and breathtaking views of the Gulf, palm trees, and pool—perfect for coffee at sunrise or relaxing evenings. Located in the exclusive Placida Beach Condominiums on Little Gasparilla Island, this quiet community features only 5 buildings and 30 total condos, ensuring privacy and tranquility.

🌊 Island Living at Its Best
Your Island time getaway begins on the mainland with secure, gated parking, followed by a complimentary 10-minute passenger ferry ride to this boat-access-only, car-free island. Once here, enjoy 7 miles of pristine white sand beaches—ideal for shelling, shark-tooth hunting, fishing, kayaking, or simply soaking in the serenity. Walk the boardwalk to the beach and see only shore birds and dolphins, or venture onto the water for some of the best fishing and kayaking Florida has to offer. Little Gasparilla Island is truly a treasure for those who have “discovered” it.
There are no grocery stores or restaurants on the island, plan to bring everything you’ll need with you

🛏 Sleeping Arrangements
• Bedroom: 1 Queen Bed
• Flex Space: 2 Twin Daybeds
• Living Room: 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa

🏖 Placida Beach Condo Amenities
• Newly constructed dock access
• Heated outdoor pool
• Fire pit area
• Charcoal grills & propane grill
• Clubhouse

🏠 Indoor Living
• 2 Smart TVs
• Games & puzzles
• Kitchen island seating

🌞 Outdoor Living
• 2 screened South West facing lanai-style balconies for enjoying morning sun and breezes
• Outdoor dining tables & seating
• Ocean, beach & pool views
• Beach chairs, umbrellas & beach gear

🍽 Kitchen
• Dishwasher, refrigerator, beverage/wine cooler
• Stove/oven, microwave
• Drip coffee maker, blender, mixer, toaster
• Cooking basics, spices, dishware & silverware
• Trash bags, detergents & paper towels

🧺 General
• Central heating & A/C
• Towels & linens
• Complimentary toiletries & hair dryer
• Free WiFi
• Keyless entry
• Full-size washer and dryer

♿ Accessibility
• Single-story condo
• Exterior staircase required for access

🚗 Parking & Transportation
• Access by complimentary ferry service
• Free off-island secured/gated parking @ our mainland location Placida Harbour Club

📍 The Location
• Quiet, car-free island with sandy paths
• Less than 1 mile from ferry landing to Publix grocery & liquor store
• 6 miles to Don Pedro Island State Park
• 15 miles to Boca Grande
• 39 miles to Punta Gorda Airport
• 51 miles to Sarasota–Bradenton Airport
• 68.5 miles to RSW Fort Myers Airport
• 97.8 miles to Tampa International Airport

✈️ Travel Tip
If your travel plans involve early or late arrivals/departures via Punta Gorda or Fort Myers, ask us about availability at our Punta Gorda Burnt Store Marina property for an overnight stay.

🌴 A Note From Your Hosts
We’ve loved visiting Little Gasparilla Island for nearly 30 years, and in 2017 we decided to make it an even bigger part of our lives. We’re excited to share the island’s beauty and peaceful charm with our guests. Please remember you’ll be staying on a private barrier island; ferry service may occasionally be disrupted due to weather. We’ll do everything we can to assist with arrivals and departures and appreciate your patience—transportation decisions are at the discretion of the Captain and Coast Guard.

✨ Come experience the tranquility of island life in the best gulf-front location on Little Gasparilla Island. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Additional guest reviews:

February 2018

The condo was very comfortable and provided really quick and easy access to the beach. The beach itself was incredible - delicious water for swimming, amazing and abundant shells and miles of open, unpopulated sand to walk and explore! The pictures and descriptions of the condo and beach are accurate. The sunsets are into the water and spectacular every single night! If you love the beach, the ocean and the quiet of living in it's rhythm, then you will love Lisa and Chris's place. Lisa and Chris were quick to answer questions and ready to be helpful in making our stay wonderful!

February 2018

Lisa and Chris's place was absolutely wonderful and comfortable. They were great communicators and very responsive. We loved staying at the private and exclusive Little Gasparilla Island. The 10 minute ferry ride was easy and once we got to the island it was easy to get our things to the condo. We got to enjoy a lot of long walks. I've never seen so many seashells on a beach. At dusk we got to see the dolphins and great sunsets. At night we walked the beach with headlamps. Sitting on the decks of the condo we could hear the ocean all day and night. Adventuring on the island, we found Hoots Library. The history of the island is really interesting too. Everyone we met on the island was very nice. This place is definitely paradise. Thanks Lisa and Chris!

• January 2018
• We had a wonderful time at Lisa and Chris’s place, the location was beautiful and they were very responsive. Loved hanging out on the screened in deck in the evening with the sun setting over the water. Check-in and check-out were very easy, we brought our 1-year old and it wasn’t stressful at all. To any others with children, we were able to rent baby items from a place in Englewood (pack-n-play) and have them delivered right to the mainland security gait prior to arrival which saved us any hassle. Beautiful desolate island, would definitely stay here again!

• November 2017
• Best value on the island!! Lisa & Chris’ communication was second to none. Central part of the island and the beach was incredible.

• August 2017
• Paradise! Lisa and Chris's apartment is exactly how they have it pictured. Beach is a 30 second walk down a boardwalk. Beach is gorgeous it is full of shells, sand dollars and even shark teeth on shore!! Sunsets are breathtaking. It was very easy to communicate with Lisa and Chris, they were always very helpful and informative with any questions we had. Little Gasparilla island is a hidden gem perfect for a quiet getaway, Lisa and Chris's place is the perfect home to enjoy the island! We will definitely be back!

* *Please see our other Marina property reviews at VRBO #891143 *