Bounce House & Party Rentals in Gateway, FL
Water slides, combos, bounce houses, obstacle courses, tents, tables, chairs and concessions delivered to Gateway and set up by our crew. We deliver to Gateway from our Lehigh Acres shop in Lee County.
38 rentals · from $150 · 5.0 from 80+ Google reviews
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5.0 Google rating · 80+ reviews
Cleaned & sanitized · Insured · Professional setup · Free delivery within 5 miles of our Lehigh Acres shop · $2/mile after.
- Clean & Sanitized
- Insured
- Real-Time Availability
- Flexible Weather Policy
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Water Slides
Starting at $230
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Combos
Starting at $200
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Bounce Houses
Starting at $150
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Obstacle Courses
Starting at $375
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Birthdays & Backyard Parties
Find the perfect inflatable for an unforgettable party without the setup headache.
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Package discountSchools & Churches
Multiple attractions, tents and event packages for field days, festivals, youth events and larger crowds.
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Package discountCorporate & Community Events
Build a larger event with attractions, tents and professionally handled setup.
Plan a Large Event →Delivery to Gateway
Free delivery within 5 miles of our Lehigh Acres shop · $2/mile after. Delivery windows are confirmed the day before your event.
Setup & anchoring
Our team sets up every rental, anchors it correctly for the surface, and returns for pickup at the end of your rental period.
Florida weather plan
If severe weather is forecast, you may reschedule your reservation for a future date. Inflatables cannot be operated safely during lightning or in strong, gusting wind conditions. We will contact you if conditions change.
Party Rentals in Gateway, FL
Gateway is a master-planned community northeast of the airport, run by a Community Development District rather than a single HOA, with each subdivision layering its own rules on top. It is one of our shorter runs. It is also the most gate-dependent place we deliver — nearly every neighborhood inside Gateway is gated, so the gate code matters more here than the address does.
Master-planned community run by the Gateway Community Development District
Bounce House Delivery in Gateway, FL
Expect to give us a gate code, a call-box name, or to meet the crew at the entrance. This is the single most common cause of a delayed setup in Gateway. During Red Sox spring training in February and March, Daniels Parkway traffic on game days can add real time to a delivery window.
We deliver to every Gateway ZIP code we serve, including 33913. If your address falls just outside those ZIP codes, call (239) 270-9057 before you book and we will confirm whether the route reaches you.
Lots here are smaller and far more manicured than a Lehigh Acres lot. Homes are built around lakes and fairways rather than canals. Sod yards stake cleanly. Measure your usable backyard against the unit dimensions before you book, because the larger dual-lane slides need more clearance than a typical Gateway backyard has.
Parks and public venues in Gateway
Gateway's amenities are a mix. Fun Park and Linear Park are open to the general public, while the Commons Pool, dog park and Sherman Soccer Complex are resident-priority or paid for non-residents. One rule matters directly to you: Sherman Soccer Complex at 13260 Griffin Drive has reservable picnic shelters but states that commercial activity is not allowed without prior approval — so get that approval before booking a party with a rental vendor there. Confirm your own HOA's inflatable policy and the District's rules on (239) 561-1313.
Schools we deliver to in Gateway
Gateway Party Rental Prices
Rental prices in Gateway start at $150 and come from the same live catalog the booking system uses — these are not estimates. Free delivery within 5 miles of our Lehigh Acres shop · $2/mile after. Delivery windows are confirmed the day before your event. Professional setup, anchoring, sanitizing and pickup are included.
| Category | Starting Price | Typical Rental Window |
|---|---|---|
| Water Slides | From $230 | One-day rental · Free delivery within 5 miles of our Lehigh Acres shop · $2/mile after |
| Combos | From $200 | One-day rental · Free delivery within 5 miles of our Lehigh Acres shop · $2/mile after |
| Bounce Houses | From $150 | One-day rental · Free delivery within 5 miles of our Lehigh Acres shop · $2/mile after |
| Tents & Packages | From $200 | One-day rental · Free delivery within 5 miles of our Lehigh Acres shop · $2/mile after |
| Obstacle Courses | From $375 | One-day rental · Free delivery within 5 miles of our Lehigh Acres shop · $2/mile after |
| Dunk Tanks | From $200 | One-day rental · Free delivery within 5 miles of our Lehigh Acres shop · $2/mile after |
| Games | From $225 | One-day rental · Free delivery within 5 miles of our Lehigh Acres shop · $2/mile after |
| Concessions | From $75 | One-day rental · Free delivery within 5 miles of our Lehigh Acres shop · $2/mile after |
| Tables & Chairs | From $1.75 | One-day rental · Free delivery within 5 miles of our Lehigh Acres shop · $2/mile after |
| Extras | From $25 | One-day rental · Free delivery within 5 miles of our Lehigh Acres shop · $2/mile after |
The one-day price is the standard rate. If your Gateway event lands on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, the Extended Weekend Special is available at 1.5 times the one-day price rounded to the nearest $5, and it reserves the unit from Friday delivery through Monday pickup. Optional add-ons and the optional damage waiver are shown at checkout after you enter your details, so nothing is added to your Gateway order without you seeing it first.
Why Gateway Families Book With Vargas Rentals
Vargas Rentals holds a 5.0 rating from 80+ Google reviews across Fort Myers and surrounding Southwest Florida, including Gateway. Here is what that service actually looks like on a Gateway booking.
Clean equipment, every single delivery
Every inflatable is cleaned and sanitized between rentals before it goes back on the truck. Southwest Florida sand, grass clippings and afternoon rain all find their way into a bounce house, so units get wiped down, dried and inspected rather than rolled straight from one Gateway party to the next. If you look at a unit on delivery and something is not right, tell the crew before they leave and they will handle it on the spot.
Professional setup and pickup included
Nobody at your Gateway party has to move equipment. The crew carries the unit in, positions it, anchors it, connects the blower and comes back for pickup at the end of the rental period. Free delivery within 5 miles of our Lehigh Acres shop · $2/mile after. Delivery windows are confirmed the day before your event. That means the number on the product page is the number you plan around, not a base price with a setup line added later.
Real-time availability instead of phone tag
The availability bar on this page is connected to the live booking calendar. When you enter your Gateway event date, you see only the units that are genuinely open for that date, because every confirmed reservation holds that specific unit in the system. There is no double booking and no callback three days later explaining that the slide you wanted was already gone.
The Best Times to Book a Bounce House in Gateway
Book around the Lee County school calendar
Lee County School District runs a traditional calendar: classes start in mid-August, the winter break falls in late December and early January, spring break lands in mid-to-late March, and the school year finishes in late May. Those breaks are the busiest rental weeks of the year in Gateway, and so are the Saturdays on either side of them. If your Gateway party falls in one of those windows, reserve as early as you can — the popular water slides in that period usually go first.
Plan around Southwest Florida hurricane season
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, and the most active stretch for Southwest Florida is generally mid-August through October. That does not mean you cannot book a Gateway party in September — most days are perfectly normal — but it does mean watching the forecast in the week before your event. If severe weather is forecast, you may reschedule your reservation for a future date. Inflatables cannot be operated safely during lightning or in strong, gusting wind conditions. We will contact you if conditions change.
Summer is water slide season
From roughly May through September, water slides and combo units with slides are the most requested rentals in Gateway. Heat and humidity make a dry bounce house a much shorter party than a wet one, and the summer weekend slots for the taller dual-lane slides fill first. If you have a July or August date in Gateway, treat two to three weeks ahead as the sensible booking window rather than the deadline.
Gateway Bounce House Rental FAQs
What do you need to get through my gate?
A code, a call-box listing under your name, or you meeting us at the entrance. Add it in the notes when you book — in Gateway this is the difference between an on-time setup and a truck idling at a guard house.
Will a big slide fit in a Gateway backyard?
Sometimes. Lots here are modest and much of that is house. Check the published dimensions on the product page against your actual clear grass, and remember you need a few feet of clearance on every side plus overhead.
How much do bounce house rentals cost in Gateway?
Vargas Rentals offers bounce houses starting at $150 and water slides starting at $230 for a full-day rental, delivered to Gateway. Free delivery within 5 miles of our Lehigh Acres shop · $2/mile after. Delivery windows are confirmed the day before your event. Professional setup, anchoring and pickup are included. Optional add-ons and the optional damage waiver are presented separately at checkout.
What is included with party rental delivery in Gateway?
Professional delivery, setup, anchoring and pickup are included. Free delivery within 5 miles of our Lehigh Acres shop · $2/mile after. Equipment is cleaned and sanitized between events, and Vargas Rentals is insured.
How much is delivery?
Delivery is free within 5 miles of our Lehigh Acres shop. Beyond that it's $2 per mile, calculated at checkout from your delivery address.
Does Vargas Rentals deliver to my part of Gateway?
Yes. Vargas Rentals delivers across Gateway, covering the 33913 ZIP codes. If your address sits outside those ZIP codes, call (239) 270-9057 before booking and we will confirm coverage for your date.
How far in advance should I reserve a rental in Gateway?
Two to three weeks ahead gives Gateway customers the widest selection, and holiday weekends, spring break and the summer water-slide months book faster than that. Last-minute Gateway dates are regularly filled when inventory allows, so it is always worth checking the availability bar for your exact date before assuming a unit is gone.
What surfaces can you set up on in Gateway?
Grass is ideal for Gateway setups because it allows staking. Concrete, pavers and asphalt work as well using sandbags instead of stakes. Tell us which surface you have when you reserve so the crew brings the correct anchoring to your Gateway address, and make sure the area is clear of rocks, sprinkler heads and pet waste before delivery.
How much space do I need for a bounce house in Gateway?
Plan on the unit's published dimensions plus a few feet of clearance on every side, and check overhead for branches, rooflines and wires. A standard bounce house typically needs around 17 by 17 feet of clear ground, while a large dual-lane water slide can need 25 by 40 feet or more. Every Gateway product page lists that unit's live dimensions so you can measure before you book.
What happens if severe weather is forecast for my Gateway event?
If severe weather is forecast, the reservation can be rescheduled to a future date. Inflatables cannot be operated safely during lightning or in strong, gusting wind conditions. We will contact you if conditions change. If the forecast turns for your Gateway date, contact us before delivery so the reservation can be moved to an available date.
Can I rent tables, chairs and concessions with my Gateway bounce house?
Yes. Tents, tables, chairs, concession machines and party extras can be added to the same Gateway order, and everything arrives on the same delivery. If you use the multi-unit package builder, its configured package discount is shown before you book.
Party Rentals Near Gateway
Vargas Rentals delivers across Fort Myers and surrounding Southwest Florida within about 40 miles of the shop. If your event is closer to one of these neighboring cities than to Gateway, start there instead.