Located in Boca Grande, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Whidden's Marina and Boca Grande Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gasparilla Island State Park and Don Pedro Island State Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Boca Grande Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Gasparilla Island State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Venice Beach - 54 min drive - 49.4 km
Getting around
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
South Beach Bar And Grille - 5 min walk
The Pink Elephant - 6 min drive
Miller's Dockside - 5 min drive
The Outlet At The Inlett Restaurant - 6 min drive
Boca Grande Clubhouse - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Private Beach home. Breathtaking Ocean views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Private Beach home. Breathtaking Ocean views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico!?
As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Beach home. Breathtaking Ocean views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico! on 7 November 2026 start from NZ$15,365, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Private Beach home. Breathtaking Ocean views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Beach home. Breathtaking Ocean views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico!?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Beach home. Breathtaking Ocean views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico!?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Private Beach home. Breathtaking Ocean views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico! located?
Located in Boca Grande, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Boca Grande Beach, Cayo Costa Beaches and Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum. Boca Grande Beaches and Gasparilla Island State Park are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a wonderful time staying at this beach house. It was clean, accommodating and great views of the ocean. The host was very helpful and always available to answer questions. I highly recommend staying here for your next getaway.
The house was great and our stay was lovely!! The pictures of the home made it look newer/nicer/larger than it was, which was a little disappointing but it was cozy and worked out well for our family.
Ease of beach access was amazing. The views were incredible from sun up to sundown! The well appointed home was comfortable and spacious for our week long family vacation!
Beautiful views and a lovely home for our family. Jim was as kind of a host as you will find.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We always strive to treat our guests the way we would like to be treated. Hope to be able to welcome you back again soon
The property is updated, cozy, well maintained and very close to the beach. Our stay there was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 April 2025
Hi John! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Osprey Nest. It's wonderful to know that you found the property updated, cozy, and well-maintained, and that its proximity to the beach added to your experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great stay! 🌊🏡😊
Our stay was wonderful. Very nice finishes throughout the house and each bedroom has its own bathroom. The views are even better in person than they are in the photos.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 April 2025
Aaron,
thank you so much for your wonderful review of our home at The Osprey Nest! We're delighted to hear that the views exceeded expectations! We think it’s quite special but we can’t help being biased. We take pride in the knowing this and what enhanced your vacation. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay in the future!
Best,
Jim & Carol Gvazdinskas
Nice house that is comfortable with good bedrooms, great bathrooms, and plenty of outdoor space. Location is away from town, which makes it a bit quieter and still plenty of beach access steps away. Would rent again!
We had such an amazing time in Boca Grande due to staying in this beautiful home! It allows easy access to the beach, close to everything yet peaceful, stocked with anything for your needs, and the most amazing views from the 3 balcony's that give access to the most beautiful sunsets. A must stay!
Beautiful Boca Beach house! Great location! Steps to beach. Fantastic views from 3 decks. Great bedrooms, each with great bathrooms. Beautiful well equipped kitchen. All around fantastic!
We had a perfect week in Boca Grande, and this house played a huge role in that. It was absolutely wonderful for our group of 8. We could walk to the beach----plenty of manatees and the fishing was excellent. I wish that South Beach had re-opened in time for our visit, but we missed it by a couple of weeks. That would have been perfect for lunches and dinners. We will definitely be back!
had a great time. Location great, beaches perfect, house very functional and the decks are outstanding. Only issue we had was the rugs on the floors slipped very easily. Suggest you put down some rubber backing to eliminate any slipping accidents.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 March 2024
Hi Jim!
Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience at our family vacation home in Boca Grande. We’re glad to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the location, beaches, and decks. We appreciate your feedback about the rugs and agree with your suggestion to improve the safety and comfort of our guests. Thank you for choosing to stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future.!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Eileen S.
31 July 2017
Great beach getaway
The house was perfect for our group of 8 (two families). Plenty of room for everyone with the 4 bedrooms. We loved being just several houses from the beach. Very convenient for walking to the beach. We set up our tent and chairs on the beach and thoroughly enjoyed it. We cooked most meals at the house. Plenty of supplies in the kitchen. There is a great breeze on the decks with a nice view of the water.
We were thrilled to be able to stay in this wonderful home. The accommodations were spacious, clean, well-lit, comfortable, and inviting. The house is relatively private as it's on the short strip of houses right at the end of the island, and you have very close access to the beach just a few steps away. From some other rooms at the top of the house you could even see the beach which was great for us with young kids. We were able to go back and forth between the cool of the house and the hot fun of the beach while being able to somewhat keep an eye on everything.The check-in process was great, and we had no issues, the house is as advertised. A great find, we would love to come back.
We absolutely loved our stay here! The house was clean, well appointed, very comfortable, and perfect for our family — and no one got stuck in a "kid room" :) The covered porches were great for afternoon reading, the ship's watch had a great view, and the walk to the beautiful beach was easy peasy. We found Boca Grande to be just our speed, low key and quiet. Everyone we spoke to was nice, and even though it was right before the 4th weekend, we didn't find anywhere to be too busy. Don't miss South Beach for dinner, it was the best food we had on the island. We would happily return here, and I hope we get the chance to!
The house was great. The pictures don't do it justice. The interior is very good and whilst there was only 2 of us I can imagine with 8 it would still feel roomy. The balconies were great. It is much closer to the beach than you think, you could hear the waves! And finally whilst it looks a little far from town it is is no longer than 5mins by car or golf cart. A real gem. I would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2023
Bret, thank you for all your wonderful compliments! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review
6/10 Okay
jeffrey l.
5 June 2026
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
The good news was the house was in a great location on the beach. However I think the cost and the photos made us assume it was much bigger. We should have confirmed the square footage before renting it. The main issue was that we got absolutely no support from the host after arriving. The house had no hand towels or wash cloths and no soap in any of the bathrooms. It also didn't appear to have been cleaned before we arrived. The coffee maker had old coffee left in the pot and the floors needed to be vacuumed. One of the TV's didn't work and we confirmed the batteries in the remote were good. Also, there were ants all over the kitchen. Everything had to be stored in the refrigerator to keep ants from swarming. We texted and called the host several times and advised them of these issues. During our entire visit we received no communication from host. Totally unacceptable! We've rented Vrbos throughout the US and other parts of the world and have always had great experiences. But not this one!!