View was amazing from the screen porch! The host was great to work with and was very attentive. We loved our stay and booked again for next year! Everything was great. Thanks!!

It was excellent!

All members of my family enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. I especially enjoyed relaxing on the porch overlooking the waterway and watching the dolphins and manatees. You couldn't find a better place to observe them! I can't think of a single negative thing to say. Our stay was delightful.

Woke up to manatees and dolphins every morning, spectacular view of the lagoon and surrounding real estate, communicative and caring owner. And an amazing array of cookware and serving/Dining ware. Overall very well appointed. Would definitely go back to again!

Excellent stay, great location

Perfect spot to visit Boca Grande with our 22ft boat. We went out every day and explored the area by water. Rented a golf cart to explore the land as well. Three comfortable bedrooms and 4 bathrooms mad it very easy to clean up after a day on the water. Kitchen was well equipped and the grill also. The house was spotless. Loved playing with the manatees who came up to us when we were cleaning the boat. The breeze on the screened in patio was refreshing during the hotter June weather.

Another great visit

We had a great stay at the boat house. It is very comfortable and cozy, and the kitchen, etc was very well equipped. Lots of beach chairs to use also. The screened in porch is lovely, and we watched the manatee and dolphin daily. Thank you to our host!

Great place to stay for tarpon season

The Boat House on Gasparilla Island is as wonderful as advertised. The house is in a great central location on the island, and has a nice view of the inland waterway between the Gulf side and the bay side. The corner of the cove where the house is located is a favorite hangout for about 12 local manatee where they seem to play and take care of their little ones. I also caught several fish from the dock including a 27" Snook. The house is very clean and well appointed. There is lots of space and it is bright and airy. Andy, the property manager is a real pro. He communicates well and is responsive without being obtrusive. Next time we are in Boca Grande, want to stay here again.

This was our second trip to Boca Grande and it did not disappoint, once again! This home was perfect for our family and the location was exactly what we were looking for-- quiet area on the water/bayou, close enough to town, but directly across the street from the beach as well. We fished every day off the lower dock, greeted manatees, relaxed on the perfect upper-level screened in porch (amazing views), cooked family dinners, and hung out on the beach with the dog, This house afforded us the opportunity to squeeze in everything we wanted out of our family vacation before our son moves away for college! The owner, Andy, is extremely attentive as well, and will make sure you feel at home and comfortable. We will be back for sure!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home is in a great location (easy golf cart ride to town) and is convenient to the beach and kayak launch. The home is clean, very nicely equipped, has 4 bathrooms, 2 king bedrooms, and one bedroom with twin beds. Additionally, beach chairs, umbrellas, floats and a cooler were appreciated! We have a boat and chose this home for the ease of boat access, dock and trailer parking. Snook fishing from the house was an added bonus! Two lovely screened porches with waterfront views of the local manatee and dolphin were a treat each evening. The host was accessible, kind and patient with us as we were awaiting military orders for leave and uncertain of our dates. Communication was great and the check in/out process was a breeze. All in all, a great 2 weeks. We are rested and relaxed and hope to go back again soon!

The Bayou Boat House exceeded expectations on every level. Very well-appointed with a thoughtful layout. Although we (group of 6 adults) did not have our own boat, the dock was used extensively. We chartered a sunset/dinner cruise to Cabbage Key from the dock and spent lots of time there watching the manatees and dolphins that often came up to greet us. Mr. Rockefeller provided all of the information needed to maximize enjoyment of the house and waterfront location. Beach access was surprisingly close and convenient as well. A few minutes walk and an even faster golf cart ride to the Gulf. Town is just a few minutes golf cart ride away, but is also walkable for anyone so inclined. Overall, it's hard to imagine a more enjoyable experience on Boca Grande. Thank you. We hope to return.

We just returned from our second stay here. We chose it for the easy access to dock our boat at the house, but loved the house too. The house is decorated nice, has a well stocked kitchen, beautiful screened porch overlooking the bayou, and was comfortable for our group of 6. Andy the owner was quick to respond with a few questions and he went above and beyond helping us with some visitors we had. A big bonus was the large group of manatees hanging around the house that visited us every day. We hope to visit again next summer. Thanks for a great vacation week!

Clean and nice- great stay.

Everything about this rental was top notch

We had a great 3 night stay at the Boat house. Beautiful spot on the river and short walk to the beach.

This is a very special accommodation overlooking a peaceful cove populated by manatees and ospreys. It is comfortable and well appointed.

We really enjoyed our visit! We weren’t sure about the location, but it ended up being the best part. It is private but close to town. Best of all, it is right on the back bay, overlooking a private area that was a favorite spot for manatee. The outdoor porch was perfect, but still had a great tv and WiFi. We ended up kayaking a lot and renting a boat. Perfect for a unique visit to BG.

More than met our expectations! Hope we can rent again!

Boat house, literally. 2 bedrooms above accessible by stairs. Comfortable, covered sitting porch and dining table overlooking a canal. Owner is accessible, organized and courteous. We'd stay there again.

It is a peaceful little boat house with a ton of character and charm. It is quick walk to the center of this very charming Florida town that has not changed in the last 35 years. Great uncrowded beaches, delicious restaurants and plenty of shops to mill through. My #1 vacation spot in Florida!

The owner was a great communicator and made the stay extremely enjoyable. The house is well equipped with anything you need for a fun and relaxing stay. The house is in a great location so it was easy to get to the beach and to town. We rented bikes and a golf cart, fished off the dock, rented paddle boards, and hired a fishing charter for a half day. Gorgeous weather made for beautiful sunrises on the porch and sunsets on the beach.

We’ve stayed at many VRBO properties and must say that this is one of my favorites. The boathouse is over the water and the views are phenomenal. It was clean with an updated kitchen and very roomy bedrooms. Excellent use of space. The pictures don’t do it justice.

The only problem with our stay was it wasn't long enough. The home is in a great location with everything one needs and is walking distance to town. The front porch is a great place to relax. We hope to stay again on your next visit!

We loved the Boat house. The location was incredibly unique and quiet. We loved the easy access to the beach and downtown. The second floor porch was the room we used the most- we spent our time reading, drawing and doing puzzles. I slept in the downstairs bedroom and loved hearing the water all night. The kitchen was well appointed which was very much appreciated. We did our best to treat everything with the utmost respect and care. Thank you!

This is the second time staying here and hope to again. It’s all about the wonderful porch. As a painter I need a view and this one is special. I sold everything I painted here and it payed for the month we stayed.

We were invited to visit the island by a friend who had planned her husband’s early 50th bday there. We were traveling with another couple so we decided a house was the better option for us. This house was perfect!! Close to everything we wanted to see and all of the birthday activities. We loved getting around in our rented golf cart. The house was as described, if not better than described. The rooms were well-appointed, clean and nicely sized. We enjoyed the screen porch, watching manatees out the window and the sunrise. If we are ever lucky enough to visit the area again, I would look for this home first.

We spent our mornings with coffee and our evenings with a cocktail on the lanai. Great place to relax. Quiet bayou with manatees and birds of prey to watch. Will be back.

We love this unique home. Owner is quick to communicate with any questions you may have. Great location with great fishing.

Where do I begin??? Even before we got there our communication was amazing with the owner. He was prompt and courteous. On arrive check in was a breeze. There was a lovely book his wife prepared of anything and everything you would want to know about the home and the island. The home was very clean and up to date with beautiful original hints of the property before the renovation. We had a chef with us and he was impressed with the pots, pans, cutting boards, etc. We were celebrating our sons 14th and he loves to fish so being able to have access to our boat at any time was perfection. Thank you for having such wonderful property!!!

For people who like to stay somewhere nice and clean without a lot of she sheness, this is a perfect place.