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Welcome to DOCKTAILS - direct Bayfront - tropical private island - PRIVATE DOCK

Placida vacation home with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
Marina
TV
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Placida, FL
  • Place, Don Pedro Island State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Gasparilla Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Englewood Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪74 min drive‬

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About the area

Placida

On waterfront.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Don Pedro Island State Park and Little Gasparilla Island Beach. Tails and Scales Charters and Gasparilla Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Don Pedro Island State Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Little Gasparilla Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gasparilla Marina - 29 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Boca Grande Beach - 39 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Englewood Beach - 46 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steamers Oyster Bar - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Grill - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Manatee Beans & Brews - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪New Faull Inn - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Smokin Jerry’s - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to DOCKTAILS - direct Bayfront - tropical private island - PRIVATE DOCK

Isn't it time for Docktails?
You bet it is! Sip something refreshing while soaking in calm bay views from this charming waterfront cottage on Little Gasparilla Island.



This 3-bedroom, 3-bath retreat includes a screened porch overlooking the bay, an outdoor shower, and a private dock for boats up to 24 ft. The main home offers an open living area, dining space, and kitchen with two bedrooms-one king and two twins-while a detached bungalow provides two additional queen beds.
Enjoy peaceful island walks, watch dolphins and manatees, or head out on the water-this home comes stocked with 5 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, 1 canoe, and a surfboard for your enjoyment. You'll also find 8 beach chairs, 2 beach wagons, a luggage cart, and 16 beach towels to make your beach days effortless. After a sun-soaked adventure, rinse off in the outdoor shower and relax on the screened porch as you take in the tranquil bay views.

Little Gasparilla is a private, bridgeless island-accessed only by boat or water taxi-with no cars or commercial stores, just sandy paths and endless beach.
Amenities: A/C, Wi-Fi, Dish TV, washer/dryer, propane grill, dishwasher, microwave, coffeemaker, blender, linens, beach chairs, wagons, beach towels, outdoor shower, and life jackets.

Pets with owner approval $150 non-refundable pet fee per pet (breed/size limits apply)

$500 refundable security deposit



12% tax, cleaning, and reservation fees apply

3% credit card fee (waived for check payments)



5-night minimum; shorter stays at higher nightly rate



No smoking

Escape the mainland and unwind where sunsets, shelling, and serenity await.
Stay a week or a lifetime-Docktails makes every day feel like island time.
Located directly in between Sarasota and Ft. Myers on Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast, Little Gasparilla is as close as you can get to Old Florida! There are no paved roads or commercial establishments on the island, only miles of sandy trails flanked by tropical foliage. Take long leisurely walks or travel by golf cart down these paths to explore the beauty of the island. The peaceful, uncrowded beach provides plenty of room for you to bathe in the sun all day, enjoy outstanding shelling, bird watching, swimming, playing with your children, and beautiful water views, but best of all, the brilliant sunsets at the end of each perfect day. There is great fishing to be had in Placida Harbor for Snook, Trout, Redfish, Snapper and more, and in the world famous Boca Grande Pass you can try your hand at Tarpon fishing. Little Gasparilla Island is the ideal place to get away from the mainland madness. Come relax and unwind in a secluded tropical paradise.

LGI is for those seeking a respite from the hectic pace of the mainland and the hassles of everyday life. Escape to Little Gasparilla Island where you can Stay a Week or a Lifetime!

**PLEASE NOTE: This is a bridgeless, barrier island that is accessed by water taxi or private boat. Call us for details!

**NO BOOKING IS CONFIRMED/FINALIZED UNTIL you have been contacted by Tarpon Rental Services staff!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets considered by some owners

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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