Welcome to Paradise! Port Charlotte features more than 165 miles of waterways, providing access to Charlotte Harbor, the Gulf of Mexico, and miles of natural shoreline bordering Charlotte Harbor and the Myakka rivers. Gasparilla Island, which is located only 28 minutes away, is one of Floridas hidden gems; straddling the border of Charlotte and Lee counties. If you are looking for an ideal family vacation or a romantic getaway, this low key, peaceful home, is waiting for you!