Amenities::
Rate is for 6..... 2 queen-sized beds and 4 twins, [ over 3 adults + 3chldrn ...extra daily fee. depending on dates .. 2 full baths; house is under full central air and county water. Spacious, fully equipped kitchen, large living rm., breakfast bar, formal dining rm., separate Laundry rm. All rooms furnished for comfort and beauty. 24’ Ceiling is soaring. Main rooms are tiled and entered through multiple French doors…. Numerous windows allow beautiful outside into the house among the trees. TVs, DVD, CD, satellite TV, linens, towels, ice cream maker, hairdryer, movies, sand toys, rafts, books, beach chairs, beach umbrella, board games, blender, coffee maker, microwave, toaster, dishwasher/dryer, fireplace, charcoal grill, all kitchen needs. Our boat slip will accommodate a 23-Ft. boat.
Golf carts and boats are available to rent as well as availability for water taxi service for commuting the 5-minute ride to the mainland. All you bring are clothes, groceries, sunscreen and your excitement for an unbelievably relaxing family memory building time.No Stores Or Restaurants On The Island..but 5 min boat ride
On the mainland you will find at least 75 restaurants, golf courses, shopping, video stores, marinas all within a short driving distance if you wish to take time away from your island home. If fishing is your wish, this world famous fishing spot is full of tarpon, snook, redfish, trout, flounder, snapper and shrimp. Take your boat, fish from the dock or shore or charter a fishing trip with one of our professional guides. Swimming in the tranquil, warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, snorkeling or floating on one of our rafts will ease your stress. Sea turtles, gopher tortoises, dolphins, island birds, no roads, no cars.
Share our paradise with us once and it will call to you and your family in your dreams forever more.
Activities: If fishing is your wish, this world famous fishing spot is full of tarpon, snook, redfish, trout, flounder, snapper and shrimp. Take your boat, fish from the dock or shore or charter a fishing trip with one of our professional guides. Swimming in the tranquil, warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, snorkeling or floating on one of our rafts will ease your stress. Sea turtles, gopher tortoises, dolphins, island birds, abundant shells or sharks teeth will entertain your walk along the pristine 7 miles of island beach. Share our paradise with us once, and it will call to you and your family in your dreams forever more!
Area: Water Taxi: about $5.00 per person
Golf:
Eldred’s Marina: 941-697-1431 For bait and parking your car!!
Gasparilla Marina: 941-697-2280 Boat Rentals, bait and parking your car
More Groceries and another Publix just about a mile from Eldred’s Marina on Placida Rd. Pick up groceries here before taking Water Taxi to the island for convenience.
Dock Side Restaurants:
The Fishery- right on the harbor, 2 min, boat ride- Fishery Rd. 941-697-2451
Casual Clam, 4 min. boat ride- casual café 5800 Gasparilla 941-964-2300
Rum Bay 10 min. boat ride – 7092 Placida 941-697-0566
The Pink Elephant –10 min boat ride 220 Harbor Drive 941-964-0511
Johnny Leverock’s-941-698-6900 7092 Placida Road
Grocery Stores are Right on Placida Rd. 1 Public’s corner of where Pine turns to Placida[ also a Beals dept. Store there.
Other Activities:
shell & shark teeth collecting, skinboarding , dolphin, manatee & sea turtle watch
