***HURRICANE UPDATE - WE ARE OPEN***

In September and October 2024 Hurricanes Helene and Milton affected Little Gasparilla Island. Please read further down for more details. Accessible only by boat or private water taxi, "Family Tides" is nestled on Florida's Gulf Coast island of Little Gasparilla Island, or LGI as the locals call it. LGI is next to Boca Grande and its world famous Tarpon fishing, but offers a uniquely secluded and relaxed atmosphere consisting of 7 miles of undisturbed bea The space ***HURRICANE UPDATE - CONTINUED*** Under our home the water rose almost 6’, however the only damage to any of our property was the loss of our two golf carts, and we’ve already replaced one so your visit will still include on golf cart. 

A majority of docks across the island were also severely damaged or destroyed. Fortunately, our dock was already under construction for replacement and repairs, and so it was first to be completely rebuilt and is now open. 

Because most of the homes in our neighborhood are elevated structures, our section of the island sustained little damage compared to other areas where entire homes washed away, leaving much to clean up.

As of 12/1/24, Family Tides is fully open and already hosting guests again! The beach is still beautiful, the mainland marinas are open. We will, however, be limiting where guests can drive the golf carts as they explore the island, as the north end will need some time to heal, and the residents there prefer not to be disturbed by visitors. Please reach out with any questions at all. ______ Bright and modern three bedroom, two bath home built in 2017. The primary suite is on the top level, has a queen bed, ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower, and a private balcony with views of the Intracoastal and Boca Grande causeway. Two additional guest rooms are on the main level - one with a queen bed, and the other "bunk room" has a queen-over-queen + a twin-over-twin bunk arrangement. There is one pack-n-play for the little one. Also on the main level is the large and open living space, which includes the kitchen, a dining space for six, and a comfortable living room with a couch and two lounge chairs. A laundry closet with washer and dryer is also on this level. Outside on the main level there is a spacious screened-in porch with another dining table for six, and a lounge space for enjoying cocktails and cool breezes. Downstairs, the "The Crab Trap" has more space to relax, and includes a ping-pong table and darts for the nightly family competitions. This is also where the included golf cart and beach toys are stored. The house comes with necessary soft goods like bedding, throw blankets, and both bath and beach towels. We also have a Pack n' Play and highchair for the little ones. The kitchen is stocked with most of the cookware and dining essentials anyone would need, and there is a propane grill outside. Downstairs is an assortment of beach chairs, a NESO sunshade, a cooler, and a beach wagon for taking items to the beach. The family room and all three bedrooms have smart TVs for guests to login to their own streaming services, and the house includes Wifi. Our golf cart is included and can hold up to 4 guests, and there is a trailer for moving belongings from the dock to the house. We have one additional golf cart available for rent - $80/day or $450/week. Slips for boats up to 24' are first come, first served (though almost never fills up). There are many boat rental options nearby if you want to rent by the day or by the week. ***Max occupancy is six (6) adults; OR four (4) adults with up to six (6) children*** Guest access Aside from some personal belongings closets, Guests will have access to our entire home, porches, The Crab Trap (garage), neighborhood dock and beach access. Other things to note !! PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BELOW !! ***Primary renter must be at least 25 years of age*** ***IF YOU REQUIRE A GOLF CART FOR MOBILITY*** This is a bridge-less island without any sidewalks or paved roads. The golf cart is provided as an added convenience for our guests, but its availability for use simply cannot be guaranteed. And, because we do not charge extra for its use, we are unable to provide any refund should it become inoperable. We do our best to keep the golf cart operational at all times, but issues can happen and making repairs on the island is not always done easily or quickly. For this reason, if you require a golf cart for mobility to/from the docks or beach, we insist that you rent one from LGI Carts. They will deliver the cart to the house prior to your arrival and, in case of a break down, can usually repair or replace the cart for you. We appreciate all guests' patience and understanding of these terms. ***GUEST WILL NEED TO PRE-ARRANGE A PRIVATE WATER TAXI OR BRING A BOAT TO ACCESS THE ISLAND*** We can provide contact information for the local services. There are no stores or retail businesses, so anything that you would like to have on the island in addition to what we've listed as included, you will need to bring with you. Otherwise, you will need to travel off of the island to purchase. There are services that will deliver your groceries and/or meet you at the dock to assist with your luggage for arrival and departure - contact us for information. We are not part of a beach resort or hotel, and some guests may have expectations that simply cannot be met. We hope that we've provided enough details through descriptions and photos to accurately depict what a vacation on LGI will look and feel like, and we're always available for questions. We've prepared an AirBnB digital house manual (available once booked), and a digital guide book (available now by scrolling down to "Location" and clicking "more about the location" or "show guidebook"), both of which we hope will answer most of your questions and provide you with an adequate amount of additional information and recommendations for your stay. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have before, during, or after your stay. We've loved this island for over 25 years, and we think you'll love it too!