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Lost Key: Large gulf-view family-friendly home! Short walk to the beach!

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10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

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Placida, FL
  • Popular LocationLittle Gasparilla Island Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationGasparilla Marina3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBoca Grande Beach10 min drive
  • AirportSarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)65 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Lost Key: Large gulf-view family-friendly home! Short walk to the beach!

Summary:
Lost Key is a perfect family vacation home! Close to the dock, yet with views of the Gulf of Mexico, the home offers the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of Little Gasparilla. Enjoy a tandem kayak and stand up paddle-boards. The private beach is just a short walk down a sandy pathway.

Little Gasparilla Island is only accessible by boat. You can not drive to the island. There is a water taxi available and your rental includes an assigned dock slip as well!

The Space:
The home is uniquely designed to maximize the views, with the living area on the top floor and bedrooms on the first floor. A separate guest apartment downstairs with its own bath offers additional room for last-minute guests, teenagers who wish to sleep late or guests who like the idea of a cozy escape.

The master features a king, second bedroom has a queen, the downstairs guest suite has a queen and the bunk room has two doubles and one twin Maximum occupancy is 10 (including all children/infants). We can not exceed occupancy in the home. Please note that an extra occupant fee and manager pre-approval required for more than 6 guests. Rentals are limited to families and no events are permitted.

The home was completely renovated following the hurricane and features a brand new kitchen, all new furniture, and spacious screened porches upstairs and downstairs to maximize the breeze and offer more outdoor living area.

Beach chairs and a variety of beach toys and gear are available for guests' use. There is a downstairs outdoor shower and a downstairs party deck for evening get-togethers.

Please note this home does sleep 10, but the rates are based on 6 guests....an additional guest fee is charged for guests over 6, to cover additional cleaning and trash removal costs.

WiFi - Included

Pet Policy - pet-friendly with $100 non-refundable fee per pet (max 2 pets). Some breeds may be excluded due to insurance restrictions.

Kayak/paddleboards- one tandem kayak and paddle boards included. Waiver signature required.

Additional Guests - Rates are based upon 6 guests. An extra occupant fee of $20 per night for each additional person 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. We can not exceed 10 guests (including all children/infants).

Vacation Rental Damage Protection - $59 fee for “all risk” damage protection through Waivo.

Minimum Renter Age - 25

Boat Slip - included on dock number 82 (this is also where the water taxi will drop you off)

Complimentary Concierge- will meet you on the dock with a golf cart to assist with transporting your luggage and groceries to the home

Satellite TV - not available. Wifi is adequate for streaming via smart TV

Grill Type - gas

Coffee maker - Keurig and drip (filters provided)

Parking - $8/night ($10/night 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, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, and Christmas/New Years timeframes. PLEASE NOTE THAT MINIMUM NIGHTLY STAYS MAY BE INCREASED FOR THESE DATES AS WELL.

Guest Access:
LGI is a bridge less barrier island. Enjoy the beautiful gulf beaches without the typical Florida crowds! There are no roads on the island. Just sandy pathways and beautiful nature. Please note that Google shows this property on the mainland, but it is not....it is on Little Gasparilla Island.

Other Things to Note:
Please evaluate your expectations before booking a stay on Little Gasparilla Island. If you are expecting a polished "resort" atmosphere, Little Gasparilla is decidedly more rustic. During periods of heavy rain or tropical storms, there may be standing water on the roadways, at the dock and around the house. This is a tropical environment with mosquitos, rust, power outages and other minor inconveniences. If you are expecting resort amenities and services, the island might not be for you.

Interaction with Guests:
We have an on island guest services manager available in case you need anything during your stay. We provide self check in so that you do not need to interact with staff.

Property manager

Little Gasparilla Vacation Rentals

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Free

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
I UNDERSTAND THIS HOME IS ON AN ISLAND WITH NO CAR ACCESS AND THAT I CAN NOT CHECK IN WITHOUT RETURNING A SIGNED CONTRACT (PROVIDED BY LITTLE GASPA...

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Placida

This holiday home is located in Placida. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Little Gasparilla Island Beach, while Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum and Lemon Bay Playhouse are cultural highlights.
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Placida, FL

What's nearby

  • Little Gasparilla Island Beach - 1 min walk
  • Gasparilla Marina - 3 min drive
  • Don Pedro Island State Park - 9 min drive
  • Boca Grande Beach - 10 min drive
  • Don Pedro Island Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cool Pickle In Paradise - 13 min drive
  • Miller's Dockside - 23 min drive
  • Scarpa's Coastal - 22 min drive
  • 3rd Street Cafe - 22 min drive
  • Rum Bay Restaurant - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lost Key: Large gulf-view family-friendly home! Short walk to the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Lost Key: Large gulf-view family-friendly home! Short walk to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lost Key: Large gulf-view family-friendly home! Short walk to the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lost Key: Large gulf-view family-friendly home! Short walk to the beach! located?

Situated in Placida, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Tails and Scales Charters. Uncle Henrys Marina and Gasparilla Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Memories 2023
What a wonderful home on a perfect channel on Little Gasparilla Island. The location of this house is perfect - even on the cool, rainy days we were able to sit on the porch or deck and enjoy the view. Stocked with everything we needed from coffee pot, crockpot, garbage compactor (NICE!) to beach chairs and wifi made for a perfect stay. The communication was amazing - Terry went above and beyond to answer all our questions - she helped us with an early check-in and getting a last minute golf cart. I am so excited to go back next year! Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven with us! Debbie
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lost Key
We had such a lovely stay at The Lost Key! Beautiful views, perfect location, all new updates, and perfect space in the home for a family! Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay!
I love this house and island! Will be back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house on a magical island!
Very roomy and clean. Plenty of space for 9 to eat dinner at the large dining table and later sit in great room and play games. Screened in deck off of the great room was perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktail. Very close to beach. Mosquitoes are bad but bug spray takes care of that. Terry was super helpful and quick to answer questions I had. House does need a blender though for frozen cocktails.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pete W., Grand Junction

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Florida Trip
Great connections, fabulous location & house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

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