Sand Dollar Cottage

Gulf front; 3-Bedroom, 1.5 Bath.

KING bed and two twin beds, Sleeps 4; downstairs guest room with king sleeps addl. 2

This gulffront "old Florida" cottage offers a glimpse of what a vacation at the beach used to mean before theme parks, high rises and bars took over most of Florida's beaches....Strolling the sandy pathways to the private beach for early morning shell seeking, floating on a raft in the gentle waves, reading or afternoon naps on the front porch overlooking the beach while the kids are fishing, cooking your fresh catch on the grill, relaxing evening meals watching the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico and heading down to your private dock for some evening fishing after dark. Sand Dollar Cottage offers all of that and more.

This cottage is cozy and rustic with knotty pine paneling that is both warm and welcoming. It has been newly renovated to update the amenities without sacrificing the character of the rustic pine walls and hardwood floors. The kitchen offers brand new appliances, including a dishwasher, new countertops and a convenient island dining/prep area! There are two comfortable bedrooms upstairs, one with a king bed and a second with two twin beds so the upstairs sleeps four comfortably. Downstairs, a new, very private guest room offers a king bed. This room offers a window AC and is entered from outdoors. There is a half bath downstairs adjacent to this new guest room as well as a outdoor shower for rinsing off after coming back from the beach. The upstairs newly renovate bathroom has a walk-in shower. Sand Dollar Cottage is also pet friendly so all family members can enjoy a beach getaway!. The porch has a gate to secure pets and small children.

The living room has dramatic views of the Gulf of Mexico and a comfortable seating area and flat screen TV There is free wi-fi available if you need to stay connected, watch Netflix or your favorite prime movie. But the real living area is the vast front porch with its brand new deck, outdoor dining, comfortable seating area and outstanding view of the Gulf of Mexico. There you have a front row seat to the nightly display that is an LGI sunset! You will want to spend all your time on the front porch just drinking in the view. The porch offers both a covered screened area, plus an open air deck for sunning in the winter months.

The owners have also provided three kayaks -- two singles and one tandem -- so you can explore the bay or the sand bar up close. Please note that this home has a private dock on the bay that is just a short walk from the house — roughly 1 to 2 minutes.

This cottage has a retained its “old Florida” ambiance and is reminiscent of the classic Florida beach cabins of an earlier era.

You will find the Sand Dollar Cottage a simple and unpretentious cottage for a relaxed and rejuvenating beach vacation!

Rents from $450/night or $3150/week, 3 night minimum

Please be aware that we can not permit guests to check in or check out the same day another guest will be occupying the property. We require at least 24 hours of vacancy between each reservation.

  • WiFi - free wi-fi included via Starlink.

  • Pet Policy - pet-friendly with $100 non-refundable fee per pet. The following breeds are NOT permitted: Akita, American Bull Dog, Beaucerons, Caucasian Mountain Dog, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinchers, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Keeshounds, Pit Bull, Staffordshire Terriers, Presa Canarios or Rottweilers.

  • Cleaning Fee - minimum $325 cleaning fee

  • Vacation Rental Damage Protection - $59 fee for “all risk” damage protection through Waivo

  • Minimum Renter Age - 25

  • Private dock - number 130 included in your rental (this is also where the water taxi drops you off)

  • Kayaks- one tandem and two single kayaks are provided (waiver signature required)

  • Complimentary Concierge - will meet you at the dock with a golf cart to assist with transporting your luggage and groceries to the home

  • Satellite TV - no, but excellent wi-fi offers several options.

  • Grill Type - charcoal

  • Coffee Maker- drip (filters provided)

  • Parking - $8/night ($10/night if you have a boat trailer) at Eldred's Marina where you meet the boat taxi

  • Holiday surcharges- applied for reservations for Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day,Thanksgiving, and Christmas/New Years timeframes. PLEASE NOTE THAT MINIMUM NIGHTLY STAYS MAY BE INCREASED FOR THESE DATES AS WELL.

  • Early check-in/Late check-out -Check in is 4pm, Check out is 10 am. Early check in or Late check out may be available for an extra charge. Ask the booking manager for details.

RECENT REVIEWS

The Sand Dollar makes a great LGI vacation almost perfect! The house has an amazing screened front porch facing the ocean which became the favorite spot for all our activities especially watching the beautiful sunsets! The house is well updated with recent kitchen and main bath remodels. There is a shared full bath for the two bedrooms upstairs and a separate 1/4 bath plus outdoor shower which serve the downstairs bedroom accessible via an outside entrance. The Starlink Internet was fast and reliable during our stay. The outdoor shower and hoses provided a great way to clean up after being at the beach. The weather station at the house allows you to see what is going on outside very easily. The lighted copula provides a good point of reference from the beach at night..  - Martin M. 4/24

We loved the location that was closer to the end of the island. The walk from dock was short and sometimes soggy. The house had just enough space and we loved the openness … We are planning on coming back to the same house! - Sommer H.

Sand Dollar was exactly as advertised. The island’s privacy and peace were what what we craved, and it’s what we got. Sun or storm, the Gulf is a spectacular vacation spot. We enjoyed the screened porch in all weather, every day. Perfect! - Kate M.