WiFi on the Island

There is no wired internet service anywhere on Little Gasparilla Island.  Many guests enjoy the island because it's an opportunity to truly unplug and reconnect with their family, friends, and loved ones.  If you need to stay connected to work, send emails, browse the Internet, or post to social media, there are options to stay connected. However speeds may not be what you are used to at home, so please don't plan on being able to use WiFi for gaming or streaming Netflix, Hulu, etc. Many people are able to Zoom without issue, but it is never guaranteed. Most of the internet is based on cellular signals and when there are many people on the island — like busy holiday weekends — the system can slow to a snail’s pace. Even the best wi-fi on the island is subject to temporary outages so please understand that this is NOT the wi-fi you are used to on the mainland. All service personnel need to come to the island — and sometimes routers need to be returned to the mainland for troubleshooting — so getting repairs if wi-fi goes out can often take much longer than expected. If you require fast connection speeds or completely reliable internet with no outages, this is probably not the spot for you to vacation because there are just no guarantees.

We do have a few homes that provide complimentary WiFi.

Wifi via satellite OR wireless signal (NO DATA LIMITATIONS though they may slow down once certain data limits are reached):

  • Alden’s Retreat

  • Almost Heaven

  • Anchors’s Away

  • Big Blue

  • Blue Pineapple

  • Bunkini

  • Camp Goodnow

  • Coconut Hideaway

  • Cuttlefish

  • Chateau le Mer

  • DreamCatcher

  • Jewel of the Sea

  • Knee Deep Beachhouse

  • Lost Key

  • Mermaid Beach House

  • Nutmeg Cottage

  • Oceanfront Serenity

  • Panasea

  • Point Break

  • Sand Dollar Cottage

  • Seadated

  • Sea Turtle Cottage

  • Sunny Daze

  • Surf’s Up

Mobile Hot Spots

Many renters opt to use the mobile hot spots on their smartphones, especially if they have a large or unlimited data plan. Cell service is usually pretty good on the island and often this is fastest and most convenient option. Our team can assist you with this if you're unfamiliar with how to enable a mobile hot spot.

The following homes do NOT have wifi so you will need to use your cell phone TO HOTSPOT or bring a mobile JETPACK.

  • Angler’s Paradise

  • Driftwood Cottage

  • Island Sunrise

  • Round House

  • Seahorse Hideaway