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Tarpon Tale Inn

367 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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4.5 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
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aliastrations
Columbus, Ohio
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW

We have stayed with Dawn and Joe a number of times. The last two were with our parrot in tow. On our way through Florida by car, our bird was met with indifference, outrage(and threat of huge pet fee), and bland tolerance. Fine--we survived and took the day trips that were possible because our parrot had a safe spot to... More

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jsinmn
Minnesota
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9 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

We've stayed at Tarpon Tale 4 or 5 times now, generally in January. It's very low key, quiet, comfortable, and clean. It's not luxurious, but it has everything we want, including wi-fi and honor-system washers and dryers. Owners of the tiny inn, Joe and Dawn, are unfailingly friendly and helpful. It's a 1-block walk to the beach and 1/2 mile... More

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GomezFan
New York
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

A 2 day stay in Seashell 1 was the perfect recharge for me and my husband. The room was spacious and clean. Very comfy king size bed. Shower with good water pressure, No bathtub. Beach towels, equipment and bikes were available to us and the owners were friendly and available, though mostly invisible during our stay. The kitchen was stocked... More

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P R
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012
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person found this review helpful

This was our first stay at the Tarpon Tale Inn, though we have visited Sanibel island five times in the past. My husband and I stayed in The Birdhouse, a small efficiency room that was big enough for the two of us. The room was clean and comfortable, and the rates were reasonable even though it was Christmas week. The... More

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lc1961
San Angelo, Texas
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7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2011

Tarpon Tale Inn is a wonderful place to stay. The owners, Joe and Dawn, pay attention to every detail to provide a relaxing vacation. There are so many great things.....too many to list here.... you need to just book a room and expefrience it for yourself. More

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BBQueenMooresville
Mooresville
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12 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2011
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people found this review helpful

As usual, I read all of the reviews for Sanibel Island before making the reservations for the four of us (high school friends from 30 years ago). Tarpon Tale Inn seemed just the right place so I contacted Dawn and she immediately offered a suite (Sea Shell I and Sea Shell II) at a very affordable rate. We were totally... More

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TrvlLoverFlorida
Amelia Island, Florida
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6 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I first stayed here several years ago and had a great time, so when a family event had us coming back to the Fort Myers area I instantly decided to see if Tarpon Tale Inn was available for our stay. We also lucked out that this was off-season and the rates were very reasonable. We decided to stay in a... More

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Malinda g
Anderson, South Carolina
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This was by far the best place we have ever stayed. You really felt like family! The atmosphere was perfect and calming for body, soul and mind. It was a tropical paradise. Every cottage has it's own charming atmosphere and we were fortunate enough to stay in two of them. If you feel all the pressure of today's crazy world,... More

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Turtle581
Deltona, Florida
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4 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2011

Did not know what to expect when we got there. What we found was better than both my wife and I expected. Our room was perfect. Clean, cozy, and plenty of room for the two of us. Our stay was 2 days long in the Island Sunset/Honeymoon Suite. Although the weather was overcast and got some light rain it did... More

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lee b
woodstock
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Great stay as usual. My wife and I stay here every time we visit Sanibel.You are minutes away from dinning, shopping, walk to the beach...Joe and Dawn are wonderful hosts and take care of your every need.You will enjoy free bike rentals with your stay. The rooms are clen and Florida cozy with onsite laundry.We cannot wait to come back... More

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