9664 PRIVATEER RD Bayside living at its finest! This beautifully appointed 3-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront home with private dock offers the perfect blend of coastal charm, comfort, and island adventure. Ideally positioned along the bay in an area renowned for exceptional dock fishing and shrimping, this property invites you to experience the very best of island life. The private dock, complete with a boat lift, lighting, and water, provides effortless access to the surrounding waters—perfect for boating, fishing, or simply enjoying peaceful sunsets over the bay. From the dock, step into a tastefully decorated and spacious home designed with relaxation and entertaining in mind. The main living level features an open and inviting floor plan that seamlessly connects the great room, kitchen, and breakfast bar, creating an ideal gathering space for family and friends. Just beyond, a large lanai overlooking the bay offers the perfect setting for morning coffee, evening cocktails, or simply taking in the tranquil waterfront views. This level also includes additional seating with a bar area, a guest bath, and a comfortable primary bedroom with its own private bath. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms and another full bath. One of the bedrooms opens through glass doors onto an expansive open sundeck, where you can soak up the warm Gulf breezes and panoramic island skies. The home comfortably sleeps eight, making it ideal as a family retreat or vacation getaway. Just a short stroll away, deeded beach access leads you to the pristine, uncrowded shoreline where Little Gasparilla Island is famous for its powder-soft sand and extraordinary shelling. Enjoy morning jogs along the surf, long sunset walks, or afternoons spent collecting shells along miles of untouched beach. Whether your perfect day includes boating, fishing, paddle boarding, swimming, sunbathing, beach combing, or simply unwinding in peaceful seclusion, this home effortlessly accommodates the ever-changing needs of family and friends. ***Little Gasparilla Island is a bridgeless barrier island accessible only by boat***