Little Gasparilla Island GetawayđŽ
*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 poolâperfect 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.
đ 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 beachesâideal 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 âdiscoveredâ it.
đ Sleeping Arrangements
âą Bedroom: 1 Queen Bed
âą Flex Space: 2 Twin Daybeds
âą Living Room: 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa
đ Placida Beach Condo Amenities
âą Newly constructed dock access
âą Heated outdoor pool
âą Fire pit area
âą Charcoal grills & propane grill
âą Clubhouse
đ Indoor Living
âą 2 Smart TVs
âą Games & puzzles
âą Kitchen island seating
đ Outdoor Living
âą 2 screened South West facing lanai-style balconies for enjoying morning sun and breezes
âą Outdoor dining tables & seating
âą Ocean, beach & pool views
âą Beach chairs, umbrellas & beach gear
đœ Kitchen
âą Dishwasher, refrigerator, beverage/wine cooler
âą Stove/oven, microwave
âą Drip coffee maker, blender, mixer, toaster
âą Cooking basics, spices, dishware & silverware
âą Trash bags, detergents & paper towels
đ§ș General
âą Central heating & A/C
âą Towels & linens
âą Complimentary toiletries & hair dryer
âą Free WiFi
âą Keyless entry
âą Full-size washer and dryer
âż Accessibility
âą Single-story condo
âą Exterior staircase required for access
đ Parking & Transportation
âą Access by complimentary ferry service
âą Free off-site mainland parking available
đ The Location
âą Quiet, car-free island with sandy paths
âą Less than 1 mile from ferry landing to Publix grocery & liquor store
âą 6 miles to Don Pedro Island State Park
âą 15 miles to Boca Grande
âą 39 miles to Punta Gorda Airport
âą 51 miles to SarasotaâBradenton Airport
âą 68.5 miles to RSW Fort Myers Airport
âą 97.8 miles to Tampa International Airport
âïž 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.
đŽ A Note From Your Hosts
Weâve loved visiting Little Gasparilla Island for nearly 30 years, and in 2017 we decided to make it an even bigger part of our lives. Weâre excited to share the islandâs beauty and peaceful charm with our guests. Please remember youâll be staying on a private barrier island; ferry service may occasionally be disrupted due to weather. Weâll do everything we can to assist with arrivals and departures and appreciate your patienceâtransportation decisions are at the discretion of the Captain and Coast Guard.
âš Come experience the tranquility of island life in the best gulf-front location on Little Gasparilla Island. We canât 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!
âą January 2018
âą We had a wonderful time at Lisa and Chrisâs 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 wasnât 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!
âą November 2017
âą Best value on the island!! Lisa & Chrisâ communication was second to none. Central part of the island and the beach was incredible.
âą August 2017
âą 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 *