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Beach Front/Canal Front 3bd 3ba

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On the beach
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Placida, FL
  • Little Gasparilla Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Gasparilla Marina
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Boca Grande Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪78 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Placida

On the beach.Stay at this Placida vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Little Gasparilla Island Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Tails and Scales Charters. Uncle Henrys Marina and Gasparilla Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Little Gasparilla Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Don Pedro Island State Park - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Gasparilla Marina - 26 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Don Pedro Island Beach - 31 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Boca Grande Beach - 38 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Dockside - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Manatee Beans & Brews - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pink Elephant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cool Pickle In Paradise - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Scarpa's Coastal - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beach Front/Canal Front 3bd 3ba

Wake up to sunrises on Placida Harbor then spend your day on the beach swimming in the gulf, making castles in the sand, collecting seashells, fishing on the beach and catching up on some R & R, or take a nice stroll along the tropical sandy path exploring the island. You’ll most certainly want to prepare yourselves an evening picnic and drinks to enjoy your own Happy Hour on the beach while watching the spectacular sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico.
Sail your boat in to our private dock or let the ferry deliver you. Inside you will find that both master bedrooms look out to the harbor and have luxurious and comfortable king size beds with storage underneath and a closet with room to store all your belongings. The bunk room employs two full size beds each with a twin bed above. All rooms are supplied with luxury bedding and towels. The kitchen has plentiful seating and is stocked with everything you’ll need to prepare all your meals while enjoying a view of the Gulf. On the deck you’ll find a large picnic table and seating areas to relax in.
If you choose to stay in, there is a family room with high ceilings and plentiful seating. Everything provided here will be fresh and clean.
Come stay at the Sandy Shell and enjoy island life at its finest.

Property manager

Sandra Hofmeister

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Beach Sun Fun
Front Canal Front 3bd 3ba
Beach Canal Front Sun Fun
Beach Harbor Front Sun Fun
Gulf Front Canal Front Sun Fun
Beach Front/Canal Front 3bd 3ba Placida
Beach Front/Canal Front 3bd 3ba Private vacation home
Beach Front/Canal Front 3bd 3ba Private vacation home Placida

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beach Front/Canal Front 3bd 3ba to the airport?

This vacation home is 29.5 mi (45-min drive) away from the Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beach Front/Canal Front 3bd 3ba have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beach Front/Canal Front 3bd 3ba to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beach Front/Canal Front 3bd 3ba offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beach Front/Canal Front 3bd 3ba?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beach Front/Canal Front 3bd 3ba?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beach Front/Canal Front 3bd 3ba?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beach Front/Canal Front 3bd 3ba have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beach Front/Canal Front 3bd 3ba have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beach Front/Canal Front 3bd 3ba to downtown Placida?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Placida.

Beach Front/Canal Front 3bd 3ba Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sandy Shell

Beautiful property. Clean, great location. Fantastic beach front views. Sandra is wonderful at communicating and responding quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay on Little Gasparilla!

Clean, well appointed and well located - docked the boat in the front and beach in the back. Worked out perfectly for 2 families with young children - kids loved the bunk room! Excellent communication with hosts. Would love to come back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing vacation

Great stay at a beautiful home. Great communication with owner and quick reply.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

We spent a week at Sandy Shell. The home is beautiful, clean and had everything we needed and more. The owners are very responsive. LGI is beautiful and would definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home on a beautiful island

Our stay was wonderful. The home is clean, spacious and well equipped. My husband and I with our 3 small kids stayed as well as my mom and dad. There was room for all of us and we didn't feel crowded. Host were responsive and helpful. The home is right on the beach which allowed for nightly sunsets and easy morning beach walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Great as usual
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andria C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Everything went very smoothly! The house was clean and beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of Heaven

Thank you for sharing your quiet slice of heaven with us for the second year. The property and island are perfect and you are fantastic hosts!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property on LGI

We have stayed on LGI 5 times and this was our favorite place so far. Perfect location with beautiful views. The house was clean and had the perfect amenities. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home, great hosts!

Our family had a wonderful time staying at Sandy Shell! This home is well appointed - the furnishings, the kitchen, the comfy beds and the high quality linens - everything was perfect! The hosts were also very responsive and thoughtful. This was our 4th visit to LGI and our entire family agreed this was our favorite rental house. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Manhattan, KS

Liked: Cleanliness

Second Time Visit

This was a return trip to this beautiful home for us and all was fantastic - again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in paradise

Loved our stay. Steve was ver accommodating and helped us set everything up. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Remote Getaway

Great spot if you are looking for a quiet, remote getaway. The property owners were very helpful and responsive. House is beautiful with a great location. We will be back next year!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house on the beach.

What a great stay we had a this house! Everything about it was great but the dock is better suited for a 24 - 26' bay boat vs. a large CC given the depth and overall amount of space. In the end we made it work thanks to the awesome neighbors on the canal. Guess I just need another boat:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Great stay at Sandy Shell. The home is beautifully renovated with excellent utilization of space. Gulf front with dock on the canal convenience can’t be beat. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great renovation and great view
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views! Great place

This house truly is on one of the islands best locations! Owner was amazing to work with. Very responsible. Wonderful views from bay and ocean side and you pretty much have beach to yourself - not crowded! Further north as houses are closer and condos- busier beaches. Recommend island grocery service - Evan was amazing! We also did the islands fishing charter - wonderful service! Captain Will is great! Only thing that would of been nice to have is a generator. We happen to be there in December when we lost power for almost a day! Very uncommon but hard to cook and keep food cool as the one man who sells ice was away! But we made it and not something an owner would expect! Kitchen has basics and wonderful to cook in. House is wonderfully decorated! Plenty of towels but was short on hand soap! Great vacation getaway!! Would come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

T.R. H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best at beach!

This is the best-maintained, best-equipped, beat-supplied vacation home we’ve ever rented. Though we’ve stayed at bigger, flashier places, this house was user-friendly from the start. Kitchen and bathrooms appear to have been recently updated with top-of-the-line appliances. The beach supplies room was full of beach chairs, an umbrella, floats, and a paddle board, all clean and well maintained. The pantry was well stocked. The location was perfect—at the far less crowded end of Little Gasparilla. We had a GREAT stay. 5 stars. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Manhattan, KS

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Getaway

This property was fantastic. It's been beautifully and wonderfully remodeled. We traveled with our four children (ages 13-21) and my parents (70) and it was a perfect set-up for the eight of us. We were beyond comfortable in this gorgeous home and location. This was our first trip to Little Gaspirilla Island but we've stayed at other similar islands along the gulf-coast and believe it's the only "right" way to visit the beach. It's so convenient to have it steps from your door - with no traffic or crowds. The sunsets are spectacular and easily enjoyed from the beach or house. To get from the airport to the marina, we made reservations with "Salty Girls" and they provided reliable, friendly, and caring ground-transportation. We ordered our groceries online beforehand and picked them up on the way. Salty Girls are related Pirate's Water Taxi so they were able to communicate easily with each other regarding our arrival and departure schedule and needs. You won't be disappointed with this home or LGI. ENJOY! RELAX! REPEAT!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 Star Location Decor Views Service!

This beautifully remodeled home is steps from its private dock. The property rests between the bay and the gulf, and has decking one three sides, affording gorgeous views for sunrises and sunsets. Inside, the decor is fresh, clean, professionally designed and comfortable. We enjoyed many hours on the deck under the roof, taking in the views and breezes. The kitchen is a joy to cook in, with designer finishes and fine cookware. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms modern and well-stocked with all linens, papers, soaps and even make-up remover! The “travel crib” is a new pack and play including an upper layer tray for infant sleep. The owners were extremely responsive and helpful with every detail throughout our stay. They provide beach cart, chairs, beach towels, and more! There is a brand new washer and dryer nicer than we have at home, too. Inside provisions also include a first aid kit, a lighter for the grill, and sundries you can use if you forget something. As we walked the beach, we met some long-timers who mentioned that the spot we had was the best one on the island! We could see why; located near the southern tip, we had unobstructed views and easy access. We never needed a golf cart! We could pull the boat around to play in the gulf right behind the house. We saw manatees close-up, many fish, starfish and crabs. The 11-yr old loved fishing in both the bay and gulf and collected over 100 tiny sharks teeth. Definitely A+ and we will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

wayne l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

The stay at this property was amazing. They had everything that we needed. No need to bring almost anything except yourself. From a paddleboard to lifejackets to sand toys beach chairs and everything else you can imagine even a barbecue grill. You have to take a ferry to get over to the house which is awesome. We rented a boat for the week I went fishing on our own. The ocean is just steps from the front porch and the waterway is just steps from the back porch with your own boat slip. Communication with the property owner/manager was paramount and a blessing. Such wonderful communication with a wonderful person. Cannot Say enough about this property.

10/10 Excellent

Rhett H.

Liked: Cleanliness

quiet..relaxing

If you want seclusion..book it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021