$8,500
About this home
Sea La Vie! Experience true island living in this direct Gulf-front home on the sun-drenched beaches of Little Gasparilla Island. Perfectly positioned near the south end, this coastal retreat features upper and lower decks for enjoying both sunshine and shade while taking in endless views of the turquoise Gulf of Mexico. Step down your private dune walkover to explore miles of sandy shoreline-perfect for shelling, shark-tooth hunting, or dolphin watching just offshore. Inside, the home offers two master suites, stainless-steel appliances, and a wraparound porch with outdoor dining and a propane grill for family gatherings. Whether you are savoring breathtaking sunsets, hosting friends, or exploring by boat (23 ft limit), Sea La Vie delivers everything you need to create lasting island memories. Here, every day feels like vacation-and the sunsets are always complimentary. Sleeps 7 Maximum: 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Full and 1 Twin Bed. Sunday check-ins require prior approval. Amenities: Air conditioning, linens, washer/dryer, propane grill, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, dishes and utensils, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, outdoor shower, and community dock access. This home has 8 Beach Chairs, Beach towels and 2 Boogie or Body Boards for your enjoyment. Rental Details: Minimum 5-night stay (shorter stays subject to higher nightly rate). Refundable $500 security deposit required. Rates subject to 12% tax, cleaning fee, and reservation fee. 3 percent fee applies to credit card payments; checks accepted to avoid this fee. Holiday rates are higher. No smoking permitted. Island Info: Little Gasparilla Island lies between Sarasota and Fort Myers and is as close as you can get to Old Florida. There are no paved roads or commercial businesses-just sandy trails lined with tropical foliage. Enjoy peaceful beaches, shelling, swimming, fishing, and unforgettable sunsets. Excellent fishing can be found in Placida Harbor and Boca Grande Pass, known for world-class tarpon. Escape the mainland and experience the serene beauty of Sea La Vie.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- MFRD5915556
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- JOSES HIDEAWAY
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 3330
- On market date
- December 9, 2016
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.56 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 67
- Student:teacher ratio
- 6.1:1
- District
- LEE
- Enrollment
- 706
- Student:teacher ratio
- 20.2:1
- District
- CHARLOTTE
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Student:teacher ratio
- 23.6:1
- District
- CHARLOTTE
Walkability
Blended score for PLACIDA's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated January 21, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.