Just returned today from a 5 night stay at Jensen's on the Gulf on Captiva Island. We stayed in the penthouse suite right on the beach - it was wonderful! The views were just perfect and the staff was so nice and helpful. We really loved their no smoking policy which includes the porches too. There have been so many times when we've had to leave our balcony at other places because someone on the balcony next to ours was smoking.
Our suite was very clean and nicely decorated. I would say the only drawback is that the walls are pretty thin and that the garbage trucks empty the dumpster on Tuesday and Thursdays at 3 a.m.!!!!
But other than that everything was perfect and I'm sure we'll be back! I doubt that you could find a better view of the gulf on the whole island!

What a wonderful place to rest and relax. It was one of the cleanest places I have ever stayed at, and I have traveled all over the world!!!!!!!!!!!!! Would recommed it to anyone and did.

My husband and I wandered upon Twin Palms, after leaving behind the stuffiness, and ridiculous prices of staying at the Ritz Carlton in Naples for 3 nights. It was EXACTLY what we needed. The owners (brothers) gave us a warm welcome, a great little cottage, immaculately clean, (the Ritz was boot-worn, even after a so-called rehab), and incredible good value. We are trying to get back again this November, but our plans may not allow us to. One thing we know for certain... it's not a matter of if we return...only of when. Please don't let the "starter mansions and castles" building up all around you, change the overall flavor of Twin Palms. I grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, left in '84 and headed west. We live in WA. state, and I still have family in Ft.Laud, but have told them if they want to see us they either have to come to Washington, or meet us at Twin Palms. Your little resort is vanishing America...keep up the good work.

My husband and I recently returned from a 5 day stay at Jensen's Twin Palms and Marina. We had been referred there by our neighbor who has been going there for years. We stayed in a one bedroom cottage. It had a large room with a very comfortable king size bed, along with 2 comfortable sitting chairs in front of the TV. The fully stocked small kitchen had a small table with 2 chairs. The bathroom was small with a shower only - no tub. The cottage had a screened in porch as well with 2 deck chairs and a picnic table. Everything was very neat and clean and we loved the laid back atmosphere. We brought our boat and were able to dock it at the marina right on the property. There were several resident manatees who hung around the marina and we saw porpoises every day as well. The staff were always very helpful and accommodating with anything we needed. We did lots of fishing during the day and found the location to be perfect. In the evenings we walked to the local restaurants, most were only a block away. We enjoyed The Mucky Duck, RC Otter's, Captiva Cantina as well as the Bubble Room (AWESOME DESSERTS). There were several others we didn't have time to try, but heard they were excellent as well - Key Lime Bistro and the Green Flash. Will try those next time. This was our first trip to Captiva, but will definitely not be our last! The water is a beautiful aqua green / blue and the fish are plentiful! There is a $6 toll to get on the island ($9 if you are pulling a boat). I'd suggest that you bring whatever drinks and snacks you are going to want while there, as the little food stores (and they are few and far between) are very pricey. We were told that during the high season (December - April) things are very busy, but we found the month of May to be delightful and a little slower paced.