Title: Welcome to THE HIVE. A hub for peace and relaxation. DIRECT GULF views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=83644101&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Welcome to THE HIVE. A hub for peace and relaxation. DIRECT GULF views ## Photo gallery for Welcome to THE HIVE. A hub for peace and relaxation. DIRECT GULF views ![Beach/ocean view - Welcome to THE HIVE. A hub for peace and relaxation. DIRECT GULF views (Placida)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83650000/83644200/83644101/1708ca1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Welcome to THE HIVE. A hub for peace and relaxation. DIRECT GULF views (Placida)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83650000/83644200/83644101/w640h479x0y1-9889a237.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Welcome to THE HIVE. A hub for peace and relaxation. DIRECT GULF views (Placida)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83650000/83644200/83644101/c78fee53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher - Welcome to THE HIVE. A hub for peace and relaxation. DIRECT GULF views (Placida)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83650000/83644200/83644101/5462e1aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Welcome to THE HIVE. A hub for peace and relaxation. DIRECT GULF views (Placida)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83650000/83644200/83644101/6a67e8f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Little Gasparilla Island, a secluded tropical paradise on the Gulf Coast. Unwind in this custom-built home directly facing the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and enjoy AMAZING sunsets from the balcony. Take advantage of WiFi, air-conditioning, a charcoal BBQ grill and washer/dryer for your comfort. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Welcome to THE HIVE. A hub for peace and relaxation. DIRECT GULF views The Hive - Gulf Front Paradise on Little Gasparilla Island Hurricane renovations are complete, and The Hive is ready for your Gulf-front escape! This stunning custom-built home sits directly on the Gulf of Mexico, offering panoramic views and sunsets you'll never forget. Located on boat-access-only Little Gasparilla Island, it's the perfect retreat for those craving peace, privacy, and Old Florida charm. Flexible Layout: The property can be rented as a 1-bedroom main unit or a 3-bedroom home. The second and third bedrooms are private suites, each with a queen bed, full bath, coffee bar, and mini refrigerator - ideal for couples or extended family. The main home features a spacious family kitchen, perfect for gathering after a day on the beach. Step outside to soak in the breathtaking sunsets from your balcony, stroll the sandy shoreline, or simply relax to the sound of the waves. Amenities: WiFi, Air Conditioning, Charcoal BBQ Grill, Washer/Dryer, Linens Included, Dishwasher, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Blender, Dishes/Utensils, Community Dock (no power, water available), Fishing Access Details: Sleeps up to 6 guests 3 Bedrooms | 3 Full Baths (all Queen beds) Outdoor shower Small pets welcome with owner approval and $150 non-refundable pet fee No smoking Golf cart not included Amenities: WiFi, Air Conditioning, Charcoal BBQ Grill, Washer and Dryer, Linens Included, Dishwasher, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Blender, Dishes and Utensils, Community Dock with Water (no power), Fishing Access, Outdoor Shower Details: Sleeps up to 6 guests, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths (all Queen Beds), Outdoor Shower Small pets welcome with owner approval and $150 non refundable pet fee. No smoking. Golf cart not included. Important Info: Little Gasparilla Island is bridgeless and accessible only by private boat or water taxi. There are no stores or restaurants on the island, only miles of sandy trails, turquoise waters, and total tranquility. Rates and Policies: 12 percent Florida Lodging Tax, Cleaning and Reservation Fees, $500 Refundable Security Deposit, 3 percent Credit Card Fee (waived for check payments). Escape to The Hive, where sunsets, shelling, and serenity await. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101510000/101505800/101505781/cc4728b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton Punta Gorda - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 1,883 reviews £175 includes taxes & fees 3 Mar - 4 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=101505781&PinnedHotelID=101505781&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17240000/17238900/17238826/6e0e9983.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Boca Grande Hotel Boca Grande - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 8.8 Excellent 602 reviews £154 includes taxes & fees 26 Feb - 27 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=17238826&PinnedHotelID=17238826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16030000/16022600/16022589/51f34991.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sun Coast Inn Englewood South - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.0 Very good 895 reviews £129 includes taxes & fees 22 Feb - 23 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=16022589&PinnedHotelID=16022589&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free daily buffet breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27370000/27365000/27364907/52fca514.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SpringHill Suites by Marriott Punta Gorda Harborside Downtown Punta Gorda - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 818 reviews £232 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=27364907&PinnedHotelID=27364907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115930000/115924100/115924029/ee5751a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lemon Bay Motel Englewood Central - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping 8.2 Very good 68 reviews £107 includes taxes & fees 9 Mar - 10 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10&selected=115924029&PinnedHotelID=115924029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private beach, surfing, kayaking, rowing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5810000/5800200/5800169/d6d33c15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Manasota Key Resort Manasota Key - On private beach - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 267 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=5800169&PinnedHotelID=5800169&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100110000/100100400/100100360/c2284dd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little Gasparilla Island Paradise: Walk to Beach! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 0217 ## About the area Located in Placida, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Don Pedro Island State Park, while Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum and Lemon Bay Playhouse are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Placida travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Placida.dx146453) [View more Holiday homes in Placida](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Placida-Private-Holiday-Homes.d146453-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C26.82291%2C-82.28628&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KLaTo3osmZTkXRN_z818FeHcYXs=) Placida, FL ### What's nearby - ![Little island in the Gulf of Mexico, no bridges,no cars, just a beautiful beach to be a shell on! #Beachbound](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/146453/85f773f7-8432-4bfe-9807-94101b761832.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Little Gasparilla Island Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![My favorite beach because there are almost more shells than sand #adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183083/6c7d7269-c131-4dca-9730-2b8734c644c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Boca Grande Beach 35 min drive \- 9.3 miles - ![Aerial view of Gasparilla Island State Park on Boca Grande, FL](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341306/05d203c6-e2f2-43e9-9704-5b2c4cc93644.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gasparilla Island State Park 36 min drive \- 10.0 miles - ![Boca Grande Lighthouse. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183083/a9156ca4-b976-4436-b59d-ff922af3fb7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Boca Grande Beaches 39 min drive \- 11.0 miles - ![Colorful Beach Umbrella on a sandy beach with blue sky and ocean; Shutterstock ID 63898504; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6183201/0e2e4ecb-413d-44a3-8162-e83517d5cf28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Englewood Beach 42 min drive \- 14.0 miles ### Getting around - Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) 44 min drive ### Restaurants - Manatee Beans & Brews 34 min drive - Rotonda Elks 35 min drive - The Pink Elephant 37 min drive - Cool Pickle In Paradise 28 min drive - Rum Bay Restaurant ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to THE HIVE. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin C., Lexington, KY 14 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house with a great view We snagged this property last minute as our previous rental through another company was cancelled. So happy we did! It’s a great place to stay with family- the separate apartments helped everyone have their own space and downtime. Everything was great with no complaints. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Justin C. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen W. 27 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Treasured memories! Beautiful home on idyllic peaceful beach - in great shape while other homes around are still recovering from Ian. Also generously furnished. Nicely laid out for multiple couples for privacy - works with kids well - we brought monitor to be able to hear from separate room and gate for high porch for safety. ##### Karen W. Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie B. 22 Dec 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Laurie B. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025 ---