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Jensen's Twin Palm Cottages and Marina: Traveler Reviews

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Average price*: $160 (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 based on 12 reviews 12 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 3 Specialty lodging in Captiva Island
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Property Type: Ranch/Farmhouse/Cottage
  • Ranch – Private ranch home with guest rooms; specific activities (usually includes horseback riding) are offered as part of the stay. Farmhouse – Guest rooms at a private farm home; guests may be invited to join in farm related work or activities. Cottage – Small house/guest accommodation, often in a neighborhood, countryside or beach area with other similar houses on the same property.
Address:
P.O. Box 191
Captiva Island, FL 33924

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Reviews of Jensen's Twin Palm Cottages and Marina

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“True Florida”

Jensen's Twin Palm Cottages and Marina

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5 of 5 stars
Pensacola, FL
Jan 14, 2008

Jensen's Twin Palms Marina and Cottages is one of the best spots in Florida, in my opinion. If you want fancy, room service, pool, etc., this is not the place. If you want a piece of old Florida, where you kick your shoes off on the screened-porch as you walk in and never put them back on, this is the place for you. The Jensen brothers are the best in the world and you'll be surprised to hear an impromptu concert occasionally on the back porch at the marina. I have stayed there numerous times and absolutely love the cottages -- they are clean, comfortable and very well cared for. The beach is a short block's walk away, as is the Mucky Duck. The manatees are normally on "display" right in the marina and the waterways in and around Jensen's are some of the most beautiful in the world. Again, this is not the place to go if you want pampering -- this is the place to go to relax and enjoy yourself. For more attention, go to the Jensen's other place, Jensen's on the Gulf -- you can get all of the pampering you want there -- beach-side. I love the Marina, though and all of the people around there.

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Travel_Buff_1999's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Member since: July 29, 2005
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“Thank goodness for Jensen's”

Jensen's Twin Palm Cottages and Marina

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5 of 5 stars
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Nov 8, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We just returned from a brief, idyllic stay at Jensen's. It's a miracle this simple, Old Florida resort has survived in such an amazing location. If you want room service and a pool, this is not the
place for you, but if you just want to wear your shorts and flip-flops, relax, and do a little fishing and reading, this is your place.
Let's hope Jensen's never changes.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Casual, down to earth, close to the water.
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WiggyMom's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2007
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: February 07, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure
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“Loved it”

Jensen's Twin Palm Cottages and Marina

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5 of 5 stars
midwest56
Sep 9, 2007

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!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The view and the staff
    • Disliked — thin walls
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midwest56's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 50-64
Member since: September 05, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“Loved the Sunrises”

Jensen's Twin Palm Cottages and Marina

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5 of 5 stars
rockledge
Aug 21, 2007

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.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — watching the sunrise and the cleaniness
    • Disliked — Nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
apriljean's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 50-64
Member since: July 19, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure
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“What "Old Florida" Used to be”

Jensen's Twin Palm Cottages and Marina

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5 of 5 stars
Washington State
Jul 16, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

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.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Pretty much everything
    • Disliked — Need a TV in the bedroom.
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Snowfarmer's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2006
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 16, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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P.O. Box 191, Captiva Island, FL 33924