House Hunting:

This upgraded private retreat on Little Gasparilla Island, one of Florida’s best beaches, is an island paradise.

Accessible only by boat, the Key West-style home built in 2008 is open and spacious with 1,820 square feet. The home has three bedrooms and 2½ bathrooms. A bright tropical stairway leads upstairs to three well-appointed bedrooms. The master bedroom and guest bedroom have double doors providing access to an upper deck that offers beautiful views of the bay and gulf. The master bathroom has a tub, shower and granite counters.

The floor plan offers a large great room with ample seating and bonus space off the great room to serve as a den or additional bedroom. The kitchen has granite countertops, wood cabinets, wine cooler and stainless steel appliances. The interior has striking hardwood floors.

The home is listed at $479,900. Contact listing agent Julie Starbuck of Becky Borci Realty in Rotonda Lakes at 268-4837. ¦

— Compiled by Barbara Boxleitner