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Driftwood Inn

711 Donax St., Sanibel Island, FL
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Berlin, Germany
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55 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

Sanibel Island is a really nice place to vacation. This place is close to the beach. A short walk and you are right on it. The cottages are nice but a little dated. The location is perfect and the neighborhood is really nice as well. All in all, this is a perfect place to stay and a super value for... More

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Tampa, Florida
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

We stayed here for Christmas vacation and had booked the reservation online for 8 nights. A couple of weeks before our trip I emailed Jane (manager/owner) to confirm the reservation and the dates, and she confirmed both. On our 7th day there we ran into Jane on the property and she mentioned the guests who would be arriving there the... More

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milwaukee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

We stayed for three nights in October. The cottages have one or two bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room, and a screened in porch. It is a few minute walk to the beach access. Our cottage was clean, quiet, and met our needs. It is basic, not fancy. Bring your own clock radio or alarm if you want one. We... More

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Monmouth, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

I had stayed at Driftwood 15 years ago with my small children. We loved it there and did not think we would ever get the chance to go back again since we live way up in Maine. For my 50th birthday my children arranged a trip to Sanibel for 4 nights. We rented a one two bedroom since my elderly... More

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Tybee Island, Georgia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012

I stayed 4 nights here...wish I could have stayed longer but off to the Everglades. Nice duplex cottages...and even tho all were full (4) I never heard anyone else. Very dog friendly, tile floors and large screened porches. Comfortable. Only caveat...Donax is a VERY busy cut thru road so if traffic noise is an issue ask for a back cottage.... More

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orlando, fl
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2011

This was our second time at Driftwood Inn but this time we decided to stay a little longer. We love it here and want to make it a yearly trip! We love that we can bring the dogs here and go to the beach with our dogs. This little inn is close to everything which makes it super convenient to... More

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Miami, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2011

The Driftwood Inn sufficed to host us as we came in late on a Friday night spent the weekend and left on Sunday afternoon. Arriving at the Inn Friday night (9:00 PM) was not a problem. Jane left the unit open and the keys in the kitchen. I had a great night’s sleep in one of the two bedrooms. The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2011 via mobile

We stayed with our dog for one week, and it was exactly what we wanted. Whenever you read "walking distance to the beach", you always wonder: how far? It took us maybe 7 minutes to stroll down this quiet residential street to the beach access. The bike bath was right outside our door, and we hopped on our bikes and... More

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ft. lauderdale
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 25, 2010

Our experience at the driftwood inn was extremely pleasant. Jane was an absolute pleasure to deal with. I remember the first time that I called her I actually asked her about some of the reviews that were posted here and she calmly reassured me that her inn was top notch and that we would love our stay. Well, she was... More

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USA Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2010

Stayed several nights in February with small dog and 7 year-old grandson..Inn consists of commodious cottages with two bedrooms, two baths, full eat-in kitchen...all comforts and conveniences of home. Immaculate, quiet, private, convenient to all Sanibel attractions and necessities (restaurants, market, Ding Darling, bike paths).... Easy walk to excellent beach. Owners attentive and clearly sincerely care that clients have a... More

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Also Known As:
Driftwood Hotel
Driftwood Hotel Sanibel Island
Address: 711 Donax St., Sanibel Island, FL
Region: United States > Florida > Southwest Gulf Coast > Sanibel Island
Amenities:
Free Parking Pets Allowed
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Ranked #9 of 9 B&Bs / Inns in Sanibel Island

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