The Osprey lets out a familiar warning as your boat glides along Placida Harbor to your private dock on Little Gasparilla Island. Once docked, you are 10 steps away from this eclectic & charming Bay front cottage home with 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a screened-in front porch right on the water. Nearly 1,000 square feet with an open floor plan, you will never feel cramped in this island beach house. The tree lined decks leading to your private dock will give you hours of enjoyment as you sit and watch the Dolphins play or Manatees glide slowly past your dock. The main house offers a large open living room, dining area and kitchen. In addition, it has two bedrooms with two full bathrooms and plenty of storage. There is also a separate bungalow permitted and built as a third bedroom directly behind the main house. Enjoy the morning sunrise & your coffee from one of the decks leading to your dock or from the screened-in porch adjacent to your living room. Take an early morning walk along the sparkling 7 miles of beach and inhale the fresh air of the Gulf of Mexico. All of this away from any crowds you have experienced in the past. Little Gasparilla is a PRIVATE island with no public access, yet just 10 minutes from mainland shopping. Transportation to and from the island is by private boat or water taxi. There are no commercial stores, high rises or vehicular traffic. Sand trails for golf carts or strolling are the island roads. Come & experience what this waterfront cottage has to offer – a laid back, kick back “Old Florida” island lifestyle. It is an island rooted deep in “old world Florida” charm and lifestyle. Call on us now for your private tour of our island and this cute Bay Front Cottage with a private dock. All just footsteps from the Sea!