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Where to stay around Gasparilla Island?
Our 2018 property listings offer a large selection of 1,197 vacation rentals near Gasparilla Island. From 641 houses to 221 villas, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near Gasparilla Island for a holiday or a weekend are on HomeAway.
What are the main cities to discover in Gasparilla Island?
Whether you're traveling with family or friends, here are the cities with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Gasparilla Island:
- Cape Coral: 6,615 rentals
- Venice: 2,781 rentals
- Punta Gorda: 1,071 rentals
- Port Charlotte: 1,769 rentals
- Boca Grande: 1,330 rentals
For other cities, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
Near which points of interest can I spend my holidays in Gasparilla Island?
HomeAway offers a large selection of rentals near lovely places in Gasparilla Island. From HomeAway travelers, the most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
- Manasota Beach: 3,425 rentals
- Gasparilla Island: 2,367 rentals
- Port Charlotte Beach Park: 2,026 rentals
- Stump Pass Beach State Park: 2,320 rentals
- Warm Mineral Springs: 2,532 rentals
But there are many other points of interest around Gasparilla Island listed on HomeAway where you can find your place to stay. Just write your wanted destination in our search bar and have a look at our selection.
Southern charm and simpler times in Florida's "other" Boca
There's no question that this quaint and quiet barrier island just off Florida's Gulf Coast easily recalls a simpler time. With no roads and limited car access, the island's main town of Boca Grande is similar to the mainland's Boca Raton in name only! This Boca is without traffic lights, chain stores, and highrises. Here, it's easy to settle into the laid back coastal vibe, which means finding the perfect Gasparilla Island vacation rental to call your homebase. If there's anywhere worth experiencing like a local, it's this dreamy little island chock full of Southern charm.
Fun for the whole family, on and offshore
At only three square miles, it's easy to see the entire island by bike or golf cart -- and most do. Gasparilla Island is a year-round haven for fishermen and beach-goers, but those seeking more indoor activities will enjoy its few small museums, or the locally owned shops in the heart of Boca Grande. The island's true highlights, however, are found offshore. Boat charters offer fishing opportunities and dolphin watching, and a variety of watersports, such as kayaking, jet skiing, and stand up paddle boarding, are available around the island.
Culture, history and natural beauty from end to end
While much of the island's charm is found outside, one of its most popular attractions is the Port Boca Lighthouse Museum. In a structure dating back to 1890 and nestled in Gasparilla Island State Park, it explores the island's history from 12,000 BC to now. After, see the natural beauty firsthand -- from the museum's front porch or along the Boca Grande Bike Path. Running the length of the island, the six-mile path follows an old rail bed, and is perfect for self-guided tours or cooling off on one of the readily accessible beaches.
Sun, sand and swimming all year 'round
Thanks to an annual average temperate of 75 degrees, it's likely you can take a dip no matter the season. While the mercury does drop a bit in December and January, calm tropical breezes still might make for perfect beach days. June through September can be fairly rainy, but you can look at this as nature's way of cooling off those humid summer days. The best advice is to pack light, but with an extra layer or two for snuggling up in your Gasparilla Island vacation rental on those cool winter nights or rainy summer evenings.
Stunning natural beauty from coast to coast
There's no question that the island packs a ton of natural beauty into a decidedly small space. Featuring national parks, bike paths, and pristine beaches around every corner, it's not hard for a nature lover to feel immediately at home in a Gasparilla Island vacation rental. With no bridge access to the mainland, travelers and locals alike can bond over the remote beauty and old-school Southern charm that's an essential part of life on this tiny little island in the Gulf.