Join the locals as they gather in small groups in the evenings to witness the most magnificent sunsets in the world. On the east side is a mangrove shoreline with many piers jutting into the quite waters of Placida Harbor.
These waters hold a lot of inshore fish and receive relatively little fishing pressure. If privacy and seclusion is what your ideal vacation centers around, Little Gasparilla is the destination for you. Little Gasparilla Island is located midway between Sarasota and Ft. Myers and 2 hours south of Tampa International. Travel to the island is by private boat or ferry.
Take River Road South, cross 41 and continue to Winchester. Turn left on Winchester and continue to McCall Road. The bottom is pure white sand and there is usually a sand bar yards offshore which keeps the waves to a minimum. The water is usually quite clear. During storms there may be a rip current, so supervision of small children is always recommended. The beach itself is not private, but the difficulty of reaching the island without a boat or water taxi means that there are often very few people on the beach.
There are other houses on the island so you do not have complete privacy. Most of our vacation home rentals are centrally located in the island, far from the "crowds" that can occasionally gather on the south end of the island OR at the Don Pedro State Park. Depending on the time of year you visit, you can sometimes walk for hours on the beach without seeing another person. Holiday weekends are generally quite busy, since many of the island homes are owned by Florida residents who visit on the weekends.
But, because there is no bridge to the island, traffic and large crowds of tourists are virtually nonexistent. Even during peak times the beach is still quiet by public beach standards. Beach access for all homes is usually via either a boardwalk or a sandy pathway.
There is a beach easement at the end of each of the East-West roads. Even homes located on the Bay or inland have easy access to the beach. Since the island is only about yards wide in many spots, it is usually not more than a minute walk to the beach.
There are no commercial establishments on the island. All groceries need to be purchased on your way to the marina and brought over with you on the water taxi. We suggest that our guests buy the majority of their groceries just prior to arrival at the marina, to limit the necessity of making additional water taxi trips.
Be sure to ask for a "boat pack" paper inside plastic to make groceries easier to handle on the water taxi. Publix also sells insulated bags which will keep almost everything — except ice cream — nice and cool.
Ice cream does not travel well to the island. We do have a grocery delivery service that may be able to purchase groceries for you during your stay OR to stock your cottage for you prior to your arrival. There are several nearby boat rental agencies which will rent hourly, daily or for a week. For quotes, check out their websites:. As a rule, if you are fishing from the dock or the beach, Florida residents do not need a license, but out-of-state guests do.
For more specific details on requirements and fees, visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife website. Please view this webpage for veterans discounts. During the warmer months, from April until almost August, the "silver king" offers fishermen one of the greatest thrills - and challenges - possible. If you are interested in tarpon fishing, contact the Boca Grande Fishing Guides and have them match you with a captain who can best meet your needs, skill level, etc.
Their e-mail address is info bocagrandefishing. There are golf carts available to rent on LGI. It is best to make a reservation well in advance, especially if you will be on the island during a holiday.
Please note that golf carts are not necessary. The island is only residential and you can walk from the bay to the beach in less than 5 minutes. You can also schedule an island cart tour from the island concierge. We provide contacts for golf cart rentals along with other local amenities upon booking.
Twin Lobsters on Placida Road is another nearby fish market. During the summer months, flip flops, a few T-shirts, a couple pairs of shorts, a couple swimsuits, a hat and a cover up should be sufficient. If you like to jog on the beach, bring your running shoes. And if you are coming in the winter, add some long pants or sweat pants and a sweat shirt or lightweight rain jacket.
Almost all restaurants in the area none on the island are casual so you won't need "good" clothes unless you plan to dine in Boca Grande. A couple places there actually require jackets! Be sure to bring any prescription medications you might need as well as over-the-counter medications and sunscreen because there are no drug stores on the island. Bug spray is also helpful. It can also be helpful to bring allergy medication, children's Tylenol, fever reducer, etc.
If you are sensitive to sand gnats also known as midges or noseeums Avon Skin-So-Soft is an excellent repellant. Most homes have beach chairs and umbrellas from previous renters. Our guest services manager also keeps extras for sale in case you need more during your stay. There are numerous outdoor activities to satisfy the most energetic guest. There is excellent fishing from the dock or the beach; nearby Placida and Boca Grande offer numerous charters for deep-sea fishing, tarpon fishing or flats fishing.
On island kayak and paddle board rentals are available from William Myers at Enjoy shelling trips or luncheon trips to Cabbage Key from local guides. Agents Map Search Our Listings. About Explore Our Rentals. Additional Resources Blog Community Guides. Saved Searches 0. There are no golf carts allowed on the beach.
A water taxi serves the island regularly. You just phone them, tell them your dock number and they will pick you up at a local marina where you also park and drop you at your dock.
Bird watchers will spot egret and osprey, rare white pelicans, blue herons, and even the occasional bald eagle. The waters are rich with manatees and dolphins and the waves are gentle and calming and perfect for floating on a raft.
The bottom is mostly white sand, so there is little to see while snorkeling Fishing from either the dock or the beach can provide daily entertainment -- and a hearty meal depending on your luck You must bring all your groceries over with you on the water taxi. There is an excellent fish market in nearby Placida and several mainland restaurants are also reachable by boat.
There are no hotels, motels or restaurants on Little Gasparilla Island and all rental accommodations are self-catering. Understand [ edit ] The most unique attribute of Little Gasparilla is its lack of a bridge
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