Convenient to breakfast at Island Grill?? Bikes and all beach equipment included. Two blocks to beach or a mile from the Lighthouse. Great for miniture/micro shelling at this end of the island. Traffic is a lot lighter at this end of the Island but room faces Periwinkle. Traffic noise is covered up by AC and everything goes quiet after sunset... More

Dawn and Joe very nicely accomodated us when our flight arrangements couldn't meet the reservation nights. They set us up for one night in the Bird House room then moved us to Tarpon room. Roomy, clean comfortable bed and sofa. Quiet nights, great location with breakfast, beaches and the lighthouse nearby. We ate out every day and night as the... More

We really enjoyed spending five days on Sanibel (actually April of 2012), and considered ourselves fortunate to find such fine place. Each room has its own terrace under the trees, and location is fabulous: walk a few blocks in either direction to reach the ocean or sound. Having bikes provided merely added to the pleasure of staying here. We look... More

While I have vacationed on Captiva Island since I was five (almost 30 years now!), I have never booked anything on Sanibel. I thought it was time to mix things up! I read all the wonderful reviews and booked two nights for my husband and I, following two nights on Captiva. The inn was simply adorable!! I had called the... More

Tarpon Tale Inn is a great place to stay while in Sanibel. The rooms are perfect. There are plenty of amenities and innkeepers, Joe and Dawn, are always very accomodating. It seems like everything you need is provided....a bike, beach towels, a computer if necessary, treats in the office, laundry facilities, books to read, a hammock, etc. This will always... More

We just got back from our stay at Tarpon Tale Inn, and we loved it. We stayed in the Lighthouse #2. The owners of the inn seemed to think of everything. Complimentary beach equipment, bikes, snacks and wifi are all available at the inn. They even provide a shell washing station to clean all of the shells you find at... More

Tarpon Tale was a perfect place to stay on Sanibel. Dawn (owner) was friendly more than helpful with any request. Several nights there was wine and homebaked goods out in the lobby area. Our unit, Seashell 1, was quiet and had a small kitchenette, sofa, bed and bathroom. The bathroom was on the small side, but was clean and sufficient.... More

We planned to spend most of our time outside in Ding Darling and other nature areas so we did not need luxury accommodations. Tarpon Tale Inn turned out to be just what we wanted and more. Old Florida atmosphere, very reasonable prices. We went car free and used the Inn's free bikes to get around. (It is about 15 minutes... More

This was our first visit to Sanibel, which to our surprise was quite a bit "busier" than we had anticipated. Our own fault tho, as we stayed during spring break just before Easter. As a result, we were happy to be located at Tarpon Tale, on the quieter eastern end of the island, walking distance from the beach and the... More