Lost Key: Large gulf-view family-friendly home!    Short walk to the beach! — Placida, FL — vacation rental

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

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📍 Placida, FL, US
GGuesty$517
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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!

About the Home

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.

Good to know

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.

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.

House Rules and Terms

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 GASPARILLA VACATION RENTALS). Pets are welcome with the payment of a $100 pet fee (per pet); pets must be current on their vaccinations and must be on preventative flea and tick control. Pets are not allowed on the beds or furniture. Please rinse sand of your pet before allowing him/her back into the house and police the yard and beach of pet waste. The following breeds are NOT permitted: Akita, American Bull Dog, Beaucerons, Caucasian Mountain Dog, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinchers, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Keeshounds, Pit Bull, Staffordshire Terriers, Presa Canarios or Rottweilers. Guests are not allowed to exceed stated occupancy limits of the home and ALL GUESTS (including children under 2) must be included in the total count of guests. Each booking guest agrees to provide list of all occupants and other contact info, and agrees not to exceed the number of occupants listed on the booking request submitted without prior permission. Prior to departure you are required to wash your dishes and launder any beach towels you have used. Laundry facilities are provided. No smoking anywhere on the property. No parties allowed; only the people in the reservation may be at the house without prior permission. You will be required to sign our rental contract listing these terms. At least two members of your group must be age 25 or older. Neither the property owner nor the rental manager is responsible for any inability to occupy the premises due to acts of God, including but not limited to hurricane, windstorm, flood, or red tide. No refunds are issued for early departure or unused days. Any request to reschedule reservation dates is subject to approval of the property owner and, if approved, require the tenant to pay a $200 non-refundable rescheduling fee. The rescheduling credit has no cash value and no refunds will be issued if the tenant decides to cancel their rescheduled dates. WaivoTM Security Deposit Waiver If You have purchased a WaivoTM Security Deposit Waiver, then the following terms and conditions are now part of Your vacation rental property lease agreement. I. AGREEMENT A. On behalf of Little Gasparilla Vacation Rentals, the party authorized to rent the vacation rental property and the owner of the vacation rental property, Waivo has assumed the responsibility for damages as outlined below and waives Your security deposit up to $2,500, the waiver limit purchased by You, the renter, for your stay at the vacation rental property. B. Waivo is hereby responsible for theft or damage to the vacation rental property as a result of Your acts or omissions up to $2,500. This waiver does not negate your responsibilities as a renter for items outside of Waivo’s responsibilities. C. This is not an agreement to provide insurance. You are buying a waiver of the security deposit otherwise due as part of Your vacation rental property lease agreement. II. EXCLUSIONS A. This Security Deposit Waiver will not pay for damages or theft resulting from: 1. Acts of god 2. Normal wear and tear 3. Theft without a valid police report 4. Loss of use of the vacation rental property 5. Rodent, termite, bed bug or other animal damage or infestation 6. Prior damage B. This Waiver will not pay for damage or theft of property owned by You. III. CONDITIONS A. Waivo has the sole authority to determine the nature and extent of damages, necessary repairs and eligibility for the waiver, and shall exercise that authority in a reasonable manner. B. This Waiver is only effective for a one-time single continuous stay for which You purchased the Waiver. It takes effect when You occupy the vacation rental property and terminates when You depart the same vacation rental property. C. This Waiver is only effective if any theft or damage is reported to Waivo by You, the property manager, the online travel agent or the owner of the vacation rental property within 3 days of Your departure from the vacation rental property. D. Waivo will not respond to damage or theft under $50 US dollars. If the damage or theft exceeds $50 then Waivo will be responsible for the actual amount of the damage or theft as determined by Waivo up to $2,500, the waiver limit purchased by You. E. If there is a dispute related to these terms, mediation is required before any party may file litigation. In the event of litigation, all parties waive the right to a jury trial. IV. DEFINITIONS You, or Your, is the renter of the vacation rental property and includes the renter’s spouse, children and any other person the renter invited on to the vacation rental property during your stay at the vacation rental property.. Please don't take these rules to mean you are not welcome. To the contrary, they are how we help ensure that the beach house stays lovely and clean so all our guests can have the best vacation of their lives! Please note cleaning fees will be increased for stays of 14 nights or longer. You must adhere to ordinances regarding turtle lighting restrictions. If you are staying in a beachfront home, outside lights must be turned off and inside lights must shielded by closing curtains or blinds. If you are in violation of this, don’t be surprised or offended if someone knocks on your door and reminds you to turn off your lights. Islanders take turtle preservation very seriously and violations will definitely affect your deposit. All your trash must be removed from the island when you leave. Do not leave trash on the beach, in the roadways, under the house or in the bins UNLESS you have been notified that there is trash pickup. Trash should only be put out on the day it is picked up. Disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. This includes our environment and our wildlife as well as other visitors, workers and island residents. If you throw trash on the island, leave trash on the beach, disturb turtle nests, relocate gopher tortoises or otherwise harm animals on the island, are rude or verbally abusive to the concierge or water taxi drivers, chances are your deposit will be impacted or your stay will be shortened. Abuse of drugs or alcohol will not be tolerated, and large or loud parties are not allowed at any rental property. If a resident or owner or even another guest asks you to tone down your music, watch your language, avoid loud behavior or be more respectful, please try and respond politely. Please contact our guest services manager if you have issues with any other guests or owners on the island. She will follow up and we kindly request that you avoid any confrontations. Little Gasparilla is a small, family-friendly island. This is not a resort, and the entire island is ba-sically private property, with the exception of some of the major roadways. Even established roadways often cross private property. Owners in the past have been willing to overlook people using these roads, but if trespassing turns into malicious mischief, entire sections of the island may become inaccessible to guests.

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$517/ night
GuestsUp to 11
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3.5
Guests2
Pets · not listed as allowed0
📅 No current calendar from the host's site
GGuesty$517
Per night · ~ estimatesHow we estimate