Delightful 'Old Florida' Island cottage in Boca Grande with separate guest house
About this cottage rental
Nestled in Boca Grande, this charming cottage for $1,583 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Available for short or seasonal rental is Little House: a traditional 'Old Florida' cottage with separate guest house set in the historic district of Boca Grande, on Gasparilla Island (Florida Gulf Coast). Great beaches are a stone's throw away. (Walk to the beach in under 2 minutes...walk in fact to anything you want in town in 5minutes.) There's no fast food, no chain stores, just a unique and charming slice of bygone Florida ; Florida as it was meant to be, to borrow a tagline from the Gasparilla Inn. Available weekly or monthly. Convenient to golf. This charming property, which has everything you need and nothing you don't consists of two buildings as below: Main house: master bedroom has (1) queen bed & attached bath; guest bedroom has (1) King bed attached bathroom; living room/dining room; large screened porch with dining table & sitting area (and glass sliding windows if it gets cold); lovely private outdoor courtyard with chairs for dining & relaxing; sunny eat-in kitchen -- easily seats (6); pantry; den with cable TV/DVD; washer & dryer; dishwasher & garbage disposal; grill; central a/c; telephone with answering machine. WIFI of course Separate guest house (perfect for older children) laid out as follows: a guest bedroom with (2) twin beds, a second guest bedroom with (2) twin beds, and a third guest bedroom with (1) twin bed. There is one bathroom for all three bedrooms. New in 2021...Air conditioning in the guest house! A shed contains a 6 bikes available to renters, plus the charcoal grill, etc. About Boca Grande: Boca Grande is a charming village on 7-mile-long Gasparilla Island, located between Fort Myers and Sarasota. Access to Boca Grande is via a toll bridge which keeps the Island peaceful and quiet. Legend has it that the infamous pirate Jose Gaspar once lived here in grand style. Later discoverers in the early 20th century included Boston Brahmins and other elites from the North-east, who made it a winter playground for some of the nation's most prominent families and their guests. The lure then, as it is now, was the wonderful weather and some of the world's best tarpon fishing. Boca Grande retains unusual character. Its old Florida architecture, and its small town feel (devoid of big box retailers, chain stores, etc.), make it a destination for discerning vacationers. Visitors to Boca Grande enjoy miles of beaches on the island, picnicking, fishing, swimming, shelling and boating, as well as tennis and golf. Little House was built early in the 20th century as housing for executives of the railroad. It has been in our family continuously since the 1920s. Note: This is as traditional a house as it gets in Boca Grande, in the best part of town. Close enough to everything you want in the village, yet just far enough way to be quiet and restful.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Boca Grande, FL
Reviews
4.4/5.0
Excellent(27 Reviews)
5.0
Main house very nice
5.0
Two block walk to the beach, 5 minutes to main area of Boca Grande where all the restaurants and shops are, 10 minute walk/short golf cart trip to Millers. Worked great for our family and guests.
4.0
Very much enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect and within walking distance to the quaint town with restaurants, souvenir shopping, a little grocery store, an ice cream shop and more. Also, only a 2-3 minute walk to the beach. Please keep in mind the house is 100 yrs old but does have TV, WiFi, Washer/Dryer. AC and other modern appliances. All in all, a perfect fit for our family. Will stay again!
1.0
*the house smells very badly
*Very hot house that did not cool down. Air repair came twice and said it should cool down by the morning. Several floor fans but they only moved around the hot air and a few were broken
*German roaches alive found on bed, bathroom, and kitchen floor
*owner told me I could leave and he would give us a refund but there were no other properties available. When I asked to compromise and bring down the very hefty price for two nights down he called me names and threatened to call the Sherriff.
*house was not cleaned properly and old food was left in kitchen
*owner was extremely rude and said I was harassing him about the roaches and the air
*Owner claims that I had 10 people with a reservation for 4 which I did not. I asked the owner if there was parking in advance of coming to Boca so that my adult children could come by and he said no problem there was plenty of parking
* We saw 2 live cockroaches and several German Cockroaches which were running around the dishwasher and bed linens. I have photos and videos of everything. We were unable to leave since we had paid for a boating excursion all day Saturday and we couldn't recover our expenses. The owner says neighbors complained but that's impossible since we were gone the entire time except to sleep. We had 3 other families staying close by in different locations and we spent 90% of our time there.
*the owner was responsive until he resorted to name calling, threats, and false allegations. He said I was harassing him but for what we paid I would expect much better.
* We did have adult age children visiting other friends on the island and they stopped by which I asked about beforehand!
2.0
*the house smells very badly
*Very hot house that did not cool down. Air repair came twice and said it should cool down by the morning. Several floor fans but they only moved around the hot air and a few were broken
*German roaches alive found on bed, bathroom, and kitchen floor
*owner told me I could leave and he would give us a refund but there were no other properties available. When I asked to compromise and bring down the very hefty price for two nights down he called me names and threatened to call the Sherriff.
*house was not cleaned properly and old food was left in kitchen
*owner was extremely rude and said I was harassing him about the roaches and the air
*Owner claims that I had 10 people with a reservation for 4 which I did not. I asked the owner if there was parking in advance of coming to Boca so that my adult children could come by and he said no problem there was plenty of parking
* We saw 2 live cockroaches and several German Cockroaches which were running around the dishwasher and bed linens. I have photos and videos of everything. We were unable to leave since we had paid for a boating excursion all day Saturday and we couldn't recover our expenses. The owner says neighbors complained but that's impossible since we were gone the entire time except to sleep. We had 3 other families staying close by in different locations and we spent 90% of our time there.
*the owner was responsive until he resorted to name calling, threats, and false allegations. He said I was harassing him but for what we paid I would expect much better.
* We did have adult age children visiting other friends on the island and they stopped by which I asked about beforehand!
4.0
Great stay. Perfect location for walkable access to all of Gasparilla Islands laid back charm. Plenty of kitchen, living space and 2 comfortable BRs in main house. Guest house with 5 single beds in 3 rooms with one bathroom would probably work best for children. Initial hiccup on check in timing efficiently remedied by accessible and responsive owner.
5.0
My family and I had the best time here over the holidays. The Hammonds cannot be a nicer host family. the day we arrived the heater in the back house was out and Peter helped find someone to come fix it on Christmas day! His help went far above and beyond!( The new bathroom renovation is lovely). Thank you, we look forward to returning often in the future. Please don't change a thing! Cheers, Octavia
10.0
My family and I had the best time here over the holidays. The Hammonds cannot be a nicer host family. the day we arrived the heater in the back house was out and Peter helped find someone to come fix it on Christmas day! His help went far above and beyond!( The new bathroom renovation is lovely). Thank you, we look forward to returning often in the future. Please don't change a thing! Cheers, Octavia
5.0
We enjoyed the proximity of this stay to all of the Boca grande spots. Jim was a great host and very easy to communicate with
10.0
We enjoyed the proximity of this stay to all of the Boca grande spots. Jim was a great host and very easy to communicate with
5.0
This house fit our group perfectly. I would recommend.
5.0
We loved our stay in the "Little House" in Boca Grande. The house is lovely - great decor, so many fun things to see all over this property. Plus we had everything we needed to cook with and so many fun dishes, glassware, etc. to use. The owner was very helpful and easy to reach. The location is perfect - 1.5 blocks to the beach and about 2 blocks to downtown. Can wait to stay there again!
5.0
Owner was great to work with and set the proper expectations beforehand. Highly recommend
5.0
Our small group stayed at this charming house during our tarpon fishing experience. The house is well stocked, perfectly located to town and beach and comfortable. It truly is vintage and reminded us of being at our grandparents' home - great memories. Our host Jim was easy to work with and answered our questions promptly. Hope to return in the future...
4.0
Terrific location and responsive owners. A little dated but owner was upfront about that prior to booking. Bake setting on oven did not work but owner responded immediately regarding that.
We really enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Excellent unit. Would stay again next time I go if available
4.0
Close to beach and town great escape
5.0
Enjoyed the historical feeling of the house, from the furniture to the pictures on the walls. Location was a short walk to the beach...we all had a great time!!!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Boca Grande?
The average price for a rental in Boca Grande is $493 per night. This rental is $1,090 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Delightful 'Old Florida' Island cottage in Boca Grande with separate guest house. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Delightful 'Old Florida' Island cottage in Boca Grande with separate guest house pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Delightful 'Old Florida' Island cottage in Boca Grande with separate guest house?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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