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    Tarpon Tale Inn

    288 reviews
    #4 of 44 Specialty Lodging in Sanibel Island
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    367 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL 33957-7431
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    About

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    288 reviews
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    The Tarpon Tale Inn is a charming, family run property on the east end of Sanibel, a short walk from the island's famous shelling beaches, the lighthouse and the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Each of our cottage style accommodations has its own distinct character, and range from cozy efficiencies to spacious one bedroom suites. We hope you'll choose the Tarpon Tale Inn as your home on Sanibel. You'll find the Florida you're looking for!
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    Property amenities
    Free parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Non-smoking hotel
    Public Wifi
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Room features
    Air conditioning
    Microwave
    Refrigerator in room
    Kitchenette
    Non-smoking rooms
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    HOTEL STYLE
    Quaint
    Romantic
    HOTEL CLASS

    Location

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    58Somewhat walkable
    Grade: 58 out of 100
    152Restaurantswithin 5 miles
    89Attractionswithin 5 miles
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    367 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL 33957-7431
    Getting there
    Southwest Florida International Airport18 mi
    Charlotte County Airport32 mi
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    Nearby restaurants
    Edelweiss Burger
    4.5 miEuropean
    Cōste Island Cuisine
    4.8 miAmerican
    Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille Ft. Myers Beach
    4.5 miAmerican
    Joey's Custard
    3.6 miAmerican
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    Nearby attractions
    Sanibel Island Farmer's Market
    3.2 miFlea & Street Markets
    Trico Shrimp Co
    4.6 miFlea & Street Markets
    Bailey's General Store
    3.6 miSpeciality & Gift Shops
    Gene's Bookstore
    3.5 miSpeciality & Gift Shops
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    Nice visit
    They treat their guests well. They are very welcoming. Also gave good suggestions of places to eat. So close to the beach. Nice extra is the hammocks and the use of the bikes. We will stay here again. It's a nice quiet place to stay.
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    Date of stay: February 2019
    Such an Awesome Place!❤️
    The Tarpon Tale Inn on Sanibel Island is such an awesome place!! They have EVERYTHING you need or could want in a vacation paradise!! Bikes, beach chairs, grills, shell washing station, coffee in your room, laundry and one of the best restaurants on the island is right across…
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    Date of stay: January 2019
    Response from Sanibeldawn, Guest Relations Manager at Tarpon Tale Inn
    Responded Jan 29, 2019
    I'm all smiles! :-))))) Thank you for the nice review and taking the time to share your experience. We work hard in hopes of making our guests stay special and memorable. We look forward to your return. Best wishes, Dawn
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    Very clean, very sweet Sanibel cottages
    We were looking for a quick getaway for New Year's Eve/Day and Tarpon Tale Inn really fit the bill. The cottage we rented was exceptionally clean...small but just right for our needs with a king-size bed and nice kitchen. Each cottage has a beach wagon which makes transporting…
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    Date of stay: December 2018
    Response from Sanibeldawn, General Manager at Tarpon Tale Inn
    Responded Jan 9, 2019
    We are proud to have helped start your 2019 New Year off to a great start. Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to review us. We hope to see you again soon. Happy New Year. Dawn
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    One of the nicest on earth
    We had just lovely days here. Such a nice and welcoming atmosphere. The room was very well equipped, and very nice decorated, felt like home. The garden with the different places to relax, so comforting. All gear that you would need on the beach, just to lend for free. The beach…
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    Date of stay: January 2019
    Response from Sanibeldawn, Guest Relations Manager at Tarpon Tale Inn
    Responded Jan 9, 2019
    Oh my! Thank you for the glowing review. Thank you , thank you , thank you! We strive to be one of the greatest paces on earth. We await your return. Best wishes, Dawn
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    Fantastic
    So nice and quiet, situated on a location very near to the beach. Super friendly personal, right away you feel very much at home here. The cottage is roomy, nicely decorated and very clean. There are free bikes you can use. We just loved it!
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    Date of stay: November 2018
    Response from Sanibeldawn, Director of Sales at Tarpon Tale Inn
    Responded Nov 16, 2018
    Creating a relaxing home away from home atmosphere is what we hope to create for our guests. I am so happy you had a great stay and we hope to see you again. Best Wishes, Dawn
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    Do you have chairs (beach chairs) that you can take to the beach? How about umbrellas too?
    We have backpack beach chairs, beach towels, umbrellas and carts for our guests' use. Our rates also include complementary use of our bicycles for adult guests. Please let us know if you have any other questions!
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    What kind of coffee makers do you have you have, Keurig or regular? Do I need to bring coffee?
    Hi! All of our rooms have a standard drip coffee maker with a starter pack of coffee and there is a Keurig machine in our lobby with pods, creamer and sweeteners. Please let us know if you have any other questions !
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    "Rooms are adjoining cottages...9 in all. We had the largest that sleeps 6 people."
    "Chose a room NOT facing Periwinkle Drive."
    "The back garden area is very nice"
    "You must look at rooms on website. Rooms are few and occupancy is small. It's a small but exquisite village."
    "rooms on the back side are more intimate"
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    PRICE RANGE
    $177 - $405 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    tarpon tale hotel sanibel island
    LOCATION
    United StatesFloridaSouthwest Gulf CoastSanibel Island
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    6
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