There aren’t many places left like Little Gasparilla. Located just a mile from the mainland of Southwest Florida, LGI is a quiet little barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico adjacent to exclusive Boca Grande and midway between Siesta Key and Sanibel Island. The unique part of LGI is that it can only be accessed by water. There are no roads to take you there, no bridges to cross. The only way over is via boat. And once you get there, narrow winding paths of sand lead you through the tropical foliage and sunshine--Old Florida in its full authenticity lives here. There are no stores, no banks, no high rises, no anything, really. Just cute beach homes, a single room chapel and lots of sand and palm trees.

The most important thing you’ll learn is how to embrace island time. It happens as you walk down the dock towards your coastal retreat. The best part of the house is the outdoor living space. There’s a lot of it. On the first floor you’ll find a shaded deck area big enough to invite all your neighbors over for a fish fry. There is also locked storage for your paddle boards and kayaks to be put in safekeeping and out of the sun while still remaining easily accessible. With the perfect launch area for your water toys only steps from the dock, chances are you’ll find quite an array of ways to hit the water.

The hammock is stationed on this first floor deck as well, perfect for enjoying an afternoon siesta or your favorite book. But, it’s the tremendous finished tackle room that really makes the first floor super functional. It’s the perfect casual space to chill out with some friends and look at all your expensive fishing tackle that you weren’t supposed to buy.

Upstairs on the main level is a full length covered porch providing wide open views of the Harbor. It’s here you drink your morning coffee and watch the sun rise over Placida. The porch has a full size outdoor sectional sofa and dining set ready to accommodate a crab feast, favorite card game, afternoon snack, or sunny spot to catch up with your friends. The spacious rooftop deck is where you find your complete 360 degree view of the island. Up here there is room for grilling, sunbathing, and watching the stars high above the tallest palm tree. From here, sunsets are magical moments as you sip wine with your favorite person. This is why you’re here. Take it all in.

No matter how breathtaking the view or how fun the watersport, eventually everyone wants to come inside, and when they do, they want to be comfortable. Contemporary finishes, white walls flooded with natural light, a spacious open floorplan, recessed can lighting, a gourmet kitchen, sleek modern bathrooms, and a cool coastal design throughout makes everyone feel happy and comfy with room to spread out, put their feet up and discuss their day in the sun.

Crown molding, stainless steel appliances and solid surface countertops are just a few of the details that make you feel like you didn’t have to give up on luxury to have an affordable beach home in an tropical location. It’s the little things that seem to really make a difference, and they’ve all been thought of in this place. It’s modern, clean, bright, and easy. The views are simply unbeatable. This really is it. Your dream home. Come see it, you won’t be disappointed.