Our experience at the Dockside Inn was GREAT. The room was large, very clean and comfortable. The only thing we would have changed is to have the TV viewable from the bed. The pool was clean and there is dockside seating also. No regrets here!

We stayed at the Dockside Inn for six nights on our most recent visit to Florida. What a great place! The room was clean, with laminate flooring, instead of suspect carpeting and the pool and tiki bar were wonderful. A great place to spend the end of the day after touring around the beaches. The 'pet friendly' policy was much better than most hotels and our pug also enjoyed his stay.

This was the first time I have ever stayed at a hotel where recycling takes place and is encouraged. That in itself was truly great to see. My husband and I would love to stay at the Dockside again. It was exactly what we were looking for. Thanks Joe & Yolanda!

Even at the height of the Easter travel season, this pet- and boat-friendly family owned resort showed no sign of fatigue. In fact, the pool really is heated; the docks,deck and boardwalk are well-lit, and roomy enough for crowds. Plusses: the reasonable suites ready for a real extended stay, just shop & be ready to cook. A gated grassy pet run is lengthy, safe and poop bags are provided. Rules here are few and pragmatic. There are enough poolside facilities for twice the guest count, and a contracted professional keeps the water crystal clear, without the excessive smells many big pools have. Sat-TV in the spacious living area. Good quality bedding. Open windows allow a flow-through effect on nice days. Local municipal bus service is handicap-friendly and I noticed the busses have a bicycle deck on the front; an interesting potential for my next week there. My wish list: salt & pepper (honest) and perhaps a larger TV. The owners live on site and are seen hanging out with guests day & night. I note they hosted the local British-American club on the waterfront deck, and guests were encouraged to join right in. Kayaks were available for rental at the docks, which can--and did--- host several large sailboats. A rare Mom & Pop operation with a smiling housekeeping staff that's centrally located on Florida's west coast.

For the price I expected something nicer - but I forgot it's SEASON here in Florida now and everything is booked and prices driven up! It was definitely dated "retro" whatever you want to say, but safe and close to everything. Bibliophiles there is a BIG used book store across the street and several consignment shops in the area! It is located on a main highway and if you have trouble falling asleep because of outside noise, then this is NOT the place for you. I slept very soundly and their back deck is lovely. It seems great for a family with kids and cooking and needing a pool. Me, I like more aesthetics - so I would not return. Joe is a very interesting, funny, caring and hospitable man. As a single woman traveling alone - he was concerned and supplied me with directions and advised me of places to go and not to go - I appreciated his honesty and concern for his guests.