We recommend flying into Fort Myers or Sarasota airports as they are only about an hour from the island. Another option is flying into Tampa. Tampa is typically slightly cheaper but it’s about 2 hours from the island.
If you will be staying at Hideaway Bay Beach Club- which is where all planned activities and the weeding will be held- there is a free ferry that runs about every 2 hours to and from the island to the mainland and back. If you are choosing to rent a home on the island, you will need to make a reservation with Pirates Water Taxi at 941-270-0541. This option is not free and is $10 per person with a $20 minimum 1 way.
The average highs are around 85 and the lows around 68. Please keep in mind these are just averages and it can get much warmer during the day and cooler at night.
Right now the Bride and Groom plan on coming to the island the Tuesday before the wedding (April 20th) and leaving the island sometime in the afternoon on Sunday (April 25th).
Your presence with us as we take our vows is gift enough. Please bring yourself, dancing shoes, and nothing more. Should you absolutely feel the need, there will be a card box at the wedding.
Semi-formal! This means no jeans but you do not need to be in a full suit or fancy dress. Think a nice summer dress for the lady’s and a button up/linen shirt and slacks for the guys. Shoes not necessary for the ceremony or reception but any shoe of your choice can be worn.
There are many options for booking your stay out on Little Gasparilla Island. The main being www.VRBO.com. Or www.tarponrealestate.com and look under vacation rentals for Little Gasparilla Island. Here is a list of rentals on VRBO that are part of Hideaway Bay Beach Club. The ones marked with an asterisk are the homes that come with a golf cart for your use. There are a few rentals with Tarpon Real Estate that have golf carts with the units as well. Links are under the travel tab.
Yes, absolutely. There’s a ferry that runs on and off the island throughout the day. Hideaway Bay Ferry Schedule Monday 8am, 10am, Noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm Tuesday 8am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm Wednesday 8am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm Thursday 8am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm Friday 8am, 10am, Noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm Saturday 8am, 10am, Noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm Sunday 8am, 10am, Noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm
If stated on the invitation then most definitely! If you are bringing someone please let us know who will be joining you.
April is slow season so things aren’t booked too far out in advanced but with COVID I do expect it to be a little busier. I do recommend booking as soon as you are financially ready as there is a chance the units could be booked the closer we get to the date.
No later than April 1st, please.
The ideal time is 3-4 months out. We suggest shopping around through GoogleFlights, SkyScanner and local discount airlines (Southwest, SunCountry, etc) for best rate.
Some units come with golf carts and some do not. While a golf cart is not necessary out on the island, it can be fun to go and explore the island. If your unit does not come with a golf cart and you have your heart set on having one, there is a rental company out here on the island that will rent to you. His name is Derrick and his number is 941-697-3820. DISCLAIMER-He can be tough to reach and is not always great a returning phone calls.
You can always call 911, but our island has its own Fire Department and EMS. That number is 941-270-7607.
Waterside Grill at Gasparilla Marina – 15001 Gasparilla Road. 1 mile Johnny’s Grill – 8501 Placida Road. 2.5 miles from Ferry Landing Placida Grill – 8501 Placida Road. 2.5 miles from Ferry Landing Subway – 5855 Placida Road. 4.6 miles from Ferry Landing Farlow’s on the Water (great seafood choices, more upscale) – 2080 South McCall Road. 9 miles from Ferry Landing South Beach Bar and Grill (for a great beachfront meal and atmosphere) – 760 Gulf Blvd, Boca Grande ($6 toll bridge). 8.5 miles from Ferry Landing
Groceries – Cape Haze Publics 8725 Placida Road. 1.5 miles from Ferry Landing Liquor Store – BNT Liquors 8725 Placida Road. 1.5 miles from Ferry Landing Department Store – Bealls at Merchant Crossing 1500 Placida Road. 8 miles from Ferry Landing