Gulf Beachfront luxury 3BR retreat -stunning views

Entire home in Placida, Florida

  1. 8 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 4.5 baths
Hosted by Jeffrey
  1. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Beautiful area

This home is in a scenic location.

Ocean and beach views

Soak up the views during your stay.
Perched at the edge of the Gulf of Mexico, Higher Love is a place to slow down and connect with the things that matter. Beachfront and just steps to the Gulf of Mexico, with views from every angle, be transported to your own tropical oasis.

Our home brings a modern luxury style and comfort to the tranquility of a private, secluded island. Stress evaporates as you spend your time relaxing in the abundant natural beauty and disconnecting from mainland worries.

The space
~ three bedrooms - 1 king, 1 king (converts to 2 twin XL), 3 twin XL’s in bunk bed configuration with single sleeper sofa

~ 3.5 baths and outdoor shower (Note: brand new, large, luxurious deck under the house was recently built. The new outdoor shower is in the works)

~ open and airy entertainment space - open concept living/dining with sliding glass doors to outdoor living space

~ queen sized sleeper sectional sofa in living room

~ fast, reliable internet with workspace

~ new television with streaming, AirPlay, Blu-ray

~ fully equipped kitchen for entertaining

~ full-sized washer and dryer

~ hammock and abundant outdoor seating

~ two outdoor dining tables for 8 overlooking the ocean (one on each deck elevation)

~ outdoor barbecue and abundant outdoor space to live and relax

~ perfect for families - LGI is full of nature to explore, from shell and shark tooth collecting by day to scorpion hunting with blacklight flashlights at night there is a never ending amount of nature to experience.

~ kayak, stand up paddle board, beach toys/chairs (Note: hurricanes Helene and Milton swept away or buried nearly everything under the house. While we are rebuilding and restocking we currently have one kayak, a Cool Cabana for shade, beach chairs and some toys.)

~ integrated Sonos sound system in interior and exterior living areas

Fun fact... the home was previously featured on HGTV's Island Life. The "HGTV Island Life: Lakeland to Little Gasparilla Island."

For guests looking to bring together extended family nearby bungalows can be secured at a supplemental rate.

Guest access
Our spacious beach front lot is nestled away in a tropical garden of sea grape and coconut palm trees. Sitting at a base level of 20' with two stories the house presents some of the best unimpeded views of the island and Gulf of Mexico.

Access to the island requires a water taxi reservation or private vessel that can be docked at our upgraded spacious shared dock (dock 38 / Marsh Street).

Guests may bring their own boat. The mooring fee is $100 per stay.

Other things to note
Pack light. You are heading to one of the most casual environments on the planet. Everything you bring comes back with you.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Bay view
Ocean view
Shared beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 126 Mbps
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Placida, Florida, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Little Gasparilla Island is a private bridgeless, barrier island accessible by boat. As one of the final vestiges of natural, wild Florida the island has no roads, cars or commerce. It is the perfect place to escape and relax while being close to the mainland and other barrier islands for restaurants, shopping and essential services.

There are no paved roads, just sandy pathways that meander through the sea grapes, cabbage palms and Australian pines. Golf carts or walking are the usual mode of transportation as there are no cars or commerce on the island. At its widest part, the island is only about 1/4-mile- wide, so it is a very easy walk from the dock to your home and/or the beach. While the boat ride from the mainland is only 10 minutes, Little Gasparilla is a world apart. From the moment you arrive, you'll feel your stress evaporate as you truly unplug and reconnect with your family or friends.

Meet your host

Host
11 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
My work: Protecting people
Lives in St. Augustine, Florida

Co-hosts

  • Melissa

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Exterior security cameras on property
Smoke alarm