A Floridian Island Home

• 7 day minimums ($2,205 USD weekly before housekeeping and/or pet fees along with taxes; $315 USD daily rate)
• We only book 1 to 4 month at a time stays in January – May. These are coveted times for our northern guests.
• $300 USD Housekeeping Fee: after she travels over on her boat, our Housekeeper spends a minimum of 8 hours to fully clean the home, inside and out; we do not cut corners on sanitization.
• Taxes: 12% detail below. All items such as housekeeping and pet fees must be taxed in accordance with law.
• (6% Florida Sales Tax, 1% Charlotte County Sales Surtax, 5% Charlotte Tourist Development Tax)
• Monthly stays (28 days+) receive a 20% discounted daily rate for guests who book direct.
• A security deposit of $500 USD is required in the event there is damage done to the property during your stay, which we have found to be a rare occurrence. Pending no damages, the security deposit is returned within two weeks after departure.
  
• All monies due at time of signing contract.
• Primary renter must be aged 30+.
• We require driver’s licenses, emails and cellular numbers of all staying who are 18+.

We hold a non-refundable cancellation policy. We strongly encourage the purchase of appropriate travel insurance. If we are able to rebook the same dates at the full rate and with our guest approval requirements, we will refund, less a $500 cancellation fee and any financial charges. This is not a guarantee whatsoever, which is why we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance appropriate for your needs. If your stay will only be a week and you would like a flexible cancellation policy, we will direct you to our rental listing on VRBO. VRBO will also charge fees for using their service.

Spa Coastal Accommodations with Spectacular View for 4 Adult Guests

If traveling with a group staying at multiple homes, persons not listed in our contract as staying at our home are not permitted to visit or be on our property at any time. Please do not seek to book with us if this is your intention, as it is non-negotiable. We are happy to refer you to other island neighbors who rent out their homes and do not have this policy. There is flexibility for guests who stay for one month or longer but must be discussed and agreed upon. We cannot allow our home and canal to be used for other rental home guests congregating.

Due to consistent serious damage from children and teenagers we are now an adult only rental property. For longer stays with visiting grandchildren etc we welcome them but ask that the parents do not unattended to their children. Our home simply cannot sustain the abuse it continued to receive even after a complete renovation after Hurricane Ian. This was a painful decision for us to make but it is simply not worth it for us any longer.

For monthly and longer stays, one well-trained adult (age 2+) dog is welcome with a $500 fee and not permitted for less time. For more detailed information and pet requirements, please reach out. No cats permitted at all due to allergies. Please note that our insurance will not cover dogs of the following breeds and thus we are not able to welcome them: 

1. Akita;
2. Boxer;
3. Bull Terrier;
4. Bullmastiff;
5. Chow Chow;
6. Doberman Pincher;
7. German Shepherd;
8. Giant Schnauzer;
9. Mastiff;
10. Ovtcharka;
11. Presa Canario;
12. Pit Bull;
13. Rhodesian Ridgeback;
14. Rottweiler;
15. Neapolitan Mastiff;
16. Wolf; or
17. Wolf Hybrid.

Docks vary all over the island and dealing with currents can make it more difficult to come and go with ease. Fortunately, the North Canal is the widest and with our home at the front you’ll not have to worry about docking and your boat will be well-protected during choppy weather. Our dock is 60′ in length. Canal can get very shallow at low tide. We have an exterior outlet if you need to charge your boat, etc and a hose along with bumpers. The dock is entirely new as of July 2022.

Check-in is at 4pm and check-out is at Noon. When you book direct we can, at times, provide quite a bit flexibility on arrival and departure.

FAQ ABOUT VACATIONING ON LGI

1) LGI is a bridge-less, barrier island in southwest Florida, in Charlotte County – there are no public roads, no restaurants, no spas, no grocery stores, etc. There is simply the water, the land and the homes. No bridge literally means that you cannot drive to our home – it is accessible only by boat and amazingly private.  “It is just north of Gasparilla Island, separated by Gasparilla Pass. It lies west of the town of Placida, separated by Placida Harbor. It is connected with Don Pedro Island to the north by a thin strip of beach and mangrove swamp. It borders the Gulf of Mexico to the west.” 

2) The only access to the island is by boat, either your own, or water taxi.  The taxi runs from Eldred’s Marina from approximately 8-5 daily, however, early and later runs may be available for an additional fee. You must call well in advance of your visit to reserve.  Pirates’ Water Taxi – 941-697-5777. CASH ONLY. Call directly for current pricing (keep in mind that 20% tipping is typical) as we are not affiliated. They do not operate during thunderstorms.

3) Parking is available at Eldred’s Marina, additional cost for vehicle with trailer – 6301 Boca Grande Causeway, Placida, FL 33946. We are not affiliated. Cash or Card.

4) All food must be brought with you as there are no stores. Publix is shortly before the marinas and you will need to bring your groceries over by boat. There is also a new “Island Grocery Delivery” service which will deliver straight to our dock and you may have it delivered after your arrival. This is usually needed to be set up 2 weeks in advance, if they are available. Island Grocery Delivery by Evan Merritt: 941-830-1346. Please contact him directly as we are not affiliated.

5) There is no need to bring lots of drinking water with you, our water is supplied by the county and we have an additional filtered water dispenser inside the refrigerator. It is always wise to bring some, in the event that the water is on a boil notice (happens from time to time if there is a main break). For boating and fishing or going to the beach it will be easier to bring bottles of water but for simply being at the home, we’ve got you covered.

6) There are first responders on the island with 911 emergency service. They arrive by golf cart, boat or helicopter, depending on the severity of injury. Please know your own limitations of whether a remote island is the best place for you to vacation.

7) You are responsible for your garbage removal. There is a per small bag fee and per large bag fee at Eldred’s dumpster. Failure to do so will result in a $100 per bag trash removal fee. When people forget to remove trash it can bring bugs, rodents and massive damage and issues to floors (they leak) and home. We provide all trash bags.

8) Preserve Island Chapel is located on the island, accessible by walking or golf cart. The only commercial business on LGI is a legacied-in golf cart rental shop, “LGI Carts” (941) 697-3820 On Facebook at LittleGasparillaIslandcarts. We bear no responsibility for cart rentals. Our location is ideal. As former renters, and in our opinion, it’s an unnecessary expense, due to our incredible location. From what we understand, you have to book those as much as 6 months in advance.

9) Power outages can be more frequent and longer lasting than on the mainland. Florida Power and Light is working consistently to make this less of an issue and they just replaced our transformer for the first time in 50 years! Has made a great impact. We also have entirely renovated our electric after the hurricane and it is up to date.

10) Pest control service is part of our regular maintenance (bugs, termites, scorpions, rodents etc) and Charlotte County regularly sprays for mosquitoes, however, there will always be mosquitos and “noseeums” at the island. You will want to bring repellant for when you are outdoors particularly during the summer months. We also have a bat house on the property to help, as bats consume a large amount of mosquitos daily.