A 5 minute free ferry ride and instantly, you are away from it all, relaxed and ready to enjoy the island life!
No cars, no stores, no problem! Little Gasparilla Island is a beautiful bridgeless barrier island only accessible by boat. The island has 7 miles of uncrowded 'Old Florida Beaches'. You truly feel like you are on a private island.
The sunsets! Little Gasparilla Island has the most amazing sunsets. No two are alike. The colors in the afterglow can be spectacular. You will be sure to go home with plenty of magnificent sunset photos, sharks teeth, shells and sand dollars to treasure.
The island offers some of the best fishing. You can fish from the dock or the beach. There are many options for boat rentals and fishing guides which I can provide upon request. There are dolphins, manatee, gopher turtles, sea turtles, blue heron, pelicans as well as many other bird species. During sea turtle season you might be able to catch a baby sea turtle release.
Palm Paradise is brand new to the rental market! It’s right on the Bay, featuring beautiful bay views, and only a 5 minute walk or 1 minute golf cart ride (included with your stay, see note) to the beach. You’ll love the new modern kitchen, high end appliances and quartzite countertops which extends into your dining table.
My home features a queen bed on the main floor master bedroom, a queen on the second bedroom upstairs and a twin with a trundle bed in the third upstairs bedroom (a rare 3 bedroom layout at hideaway bay). There are 2 full bathrooms one on each floor and a complementary golf cart rental is included in your stay. Beach chairs, beach toys, and beach umbrellas are all provided for your stay.
The ferry is free for guests and runs every 1-2-3 hours depending on the day of the week. There is free gated parking on the mainland. Also included is the use of the heated community pool. You can even bring your own boat (21.5 feet maximum) and dock it right at the community dock. You can actually see your boat from the top of the stairs at this condo!!! There are 33 dock slips on a first come first serve basis. If you choose, you can use the community grill and smoker or grill at the condo with the included gas grill.
Lastly, I am a full time LGI resident and here to help if you have any questions or additional needs during your stay, I’m just a golf cart ride away!
* Please note the community is still recovering from the storms. There will be some construction in the community. The pool is open.
** Golf cart is complimentary; bookings with less than 1 week notice may not have a golf cart available