8424 Little Gasparilla IslandPlacida, FL, 33946

This wonderful property is located on Little Gasparilla Island, a bridgeless barrier island off the coast of the Cape Haze Peninsula and is accessible only by private boat or water taxi. This cozy, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home is situated on an oversized lot, 100 x 100, and has had many upgrades in the past couple of years to include oven/range, refrigerator, hurricane windows, new subfloor and vinyl flooring in kitchen, living room, and hall, window blinds throughout, new power lines, electric meter, weather head, electrical panel and new wiring throughout the home, all decks, stairs and railings repainted, new paint in kitchen and living room. The kitchen has ample cabinets for storage, and a breakfast bar. On the front porch there is new indoor/outdoor carpeting, new screens and three new doors. Downstairs there are two storage rooms, one has the new washer, dryer and water heater, both rooms have plenty of space for all your fishing tackle, tools and beach toys, there is an outdoor shower, great for rinsing off after a day on the boat or beach, and a new fish cleaning table. The island is just a short 10-minute ride across the bay, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the mainland. Here, you can truly unwind and let your stress melt away. Little Gasparilla Island does not have grocery stores, restaurants, or shops, but it does offer 3 ½ miles of pristine, uncrowded beaches, ideal for collecting seashells and shark’s teeth, swimming, or simply relaxing in the sun with a good book. The surrounding waters provide excellent fishing opportunities for redfish, snook, snapper, trout, and more. By water, you can easily reach a variety of delightful dock-side restaurants. As the day ends, neighbors often gather by the water’s edge to watch the sunset, concluding another blissful day in this island paradise. Come and discover this lovely home, embrace the unique lifestyle it offers, and experience what it truly means to live on island time.