House in Little Gasparilla, FL
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Summary:
The Happy Mermaid is conveniently located on the south canal on the south end of Little Gasparilla Island. It features a large private dock and fast and easy access to both the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. The beautiful Little Gasparilla private beach is just a short stroll away.
The Space:
The home is fully stocked with all linens and kitchen utensils and unloading your groceries is a breeze because of the dock’s proximity to the house.
The home is spacious and comfortably appointed, with four bedrooms, including four twin beds for maximum flexibility. Perfect for a large family, a group of fishing enthusiasts or even a girl’s weekend, Happy Mermaid meets everyone’s needs for an island getaway! Downstairs, a large party deck offers a perfect spot for mixing sunset drinks or relaxing after a day of fishing,
The front porch offers dramatic views of the rising sun and a comfortable spot for relaxing in the breezes and expands the living area of the home. You can sit on the front porch and watch manatees in the canal, see shorebirds and pelicans fishing and watch both the sunrise and the sunset.
Other Things to Note:
.WiFi - available
Additional Guests - Rates are based upon 6 guests. An extra occupant fee of $100 per (per guest) over 6 guests will be applied to the reservation. Groups larger than 6 will be permitted only if the home is being rented by a single family and manager pre-approval is required. Please be aware that occupant restrictions will include all children.
Pet Policy - pets permitted with $100 pet fee per pet; some breeds may be prohibited due to insurance restrictions.
Cleaning Fee - minimum $350 cleaning fee
Vacation Rental Damage Protection - $59 fee for “all risk” damage protection through Waivo
Minimum Renter Age - 25
Dock - private dock on the south canal
Satellite TV - Yes
Grill Type - gas
Coffee Maker - drip (filters provided)
Parking - $8/night (more if you have a boat trailer) at Eldred's Marina where you meet the boat taxi
Holiday surcharges- applied for reservations for Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas/New Years timeframes. PLEASE NOTE THAT MINIMUM NIGHTLY STAYS MAY BE INCREASED FOR THESE DATES AS WELL.
Early check-in/Late check-out -Check in is 4pm, Check out is 10 am. Early check in or Late check out may be available for an extra charge. Ask the booking manager for details
The Happy Mermaid is conveniently located on the south canal on the south end of Little Gasparilla Island. It features a large private dock and fast and easy access to both the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. The beautiful Little Gasparilla private beach is just a short stroll away.
The Space:
The home is fully stocked with all linens and kitchen utensils and unloading your groceries is a breeze because of the dock’s proximity to the house.
The home is spacious and comfortably appointed, with four bedrooms, including four twin beds for maximum flexibility. Perfect for a large family, a group of fishing enthusiasts or even a girl’s weekend, Happy Mermaid meets everyone’s needs for an island getaway! Downstairs, a large party deck offers a perfect spot for mixing sunset drinks or relaxing after a day of fishing,
The front porch offers dramatic views of the rising sun and a comfortable spot for relaxing in the breezes and expands the living area of the home. You can sit on the front porch and watch manatees in the canal, see shorebirds and pelicans fishing and watch both the sunrise and the sunset.
Other Things to Note:
.WiFi - available
Additional Guests - Rates are based upon 6 guests. An extra occupant fee of $100 per (per guest) over 6 guests will be applied to the reservation. Groups larger than 6 will be permitted only if the home is being rented by a single family and manager pre-approval is required. Please be aware that occupant restrictions will include all children.
Pet Policy - pets permitted with $100 pet fee per pet; some breeds may be prohibited due to insurance restrictions.
Cleaning Fee - minimum $350 cleaning fee
Vacation Rental Damage Protection - $59 fee for “all risk” damage protection through Waivo
Minimum Renter Age - 25
Dock - private dock on the south canal
Satellite TV - Yes
Grill Type - gas
Coffee Maker - drip (filters provided)
Parking - $8/night (more if you have a boat trailer) at Eldred's Marina where you meet the boat taxi
Holiday surcharges- applied for reservations for Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas/New Years timeframes. PLEASE NOTE THAT MINIMUM NIGHTLY STAYS MAY BE INCREASED FOR THESE DATES AS WELL.
Early check-in/Late check-out -Check in is 4pm, Check out is 10 am. Early check in or Late check out may be available for an extra charge. Ask the booking manager for details
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Little Gasparilla, FL
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Very nice home that was clean with great amenities. Would definitely stay there again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Lovely house and clean. Bedrooms and bathrooms were nice. We like how the house was on the canal, it made for unloading groceries easy. Just a short walk to the beach. The bar area downstairs was awesome! We always enjoy our stay on the island.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(3 Ratings)
"Very nice home that was clean with great amenities. Would definitely stay there again."
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