Reviews of Tarpon Tale Inn 3 stars

Tarpon Tale Inn is a fabulous stay! My boyfriend and I spent a short weekend here, and it was above and beyond our expectations. The room was so clean and quaint, and the location could not be in a more perfect spot! It was literally a 5 minute walk to the beach! They had sweet little amenities such as a small fire pit area, a hammock for lounging, each room has a small outdoor patio perfect for breakfast or dinner! Not to mention they provided us with beach towels, shelling gear, even beach chairs! I can’t imagine staying anywhere else on Sanibel now, especially for the value!! You simply cannot beat Tarpon Tale Inn!

Price and location

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Everything! Location, friendly staff, and the extras like bikes, beach towels and beach chairs.

Loved everything!

From the moment we arrived, Tarpon Tale Inn felt like a little island home. Our room was spotless, cozy, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The location is perfect —close to the beach, yet tucked away enough to enjoy peace and quiet. The extra touches like bikes, beach gear, and the outdoor shower made it so easy to explore Sanibel without stress. Joe and the team were always kind, helpful, and quick to respond to any questions, even if we didn’t see them often in person. It’s clear they put their heart into this place, and it shows in every detail. We’re grateful for the warm hospitality and would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience the true charm of Sanibel Island. 💛🌴

Joe and Son were great.

Owner is wonderful and very helpful. gave us a tour of the whole property

Pillows could be a bit softer

Location. Staff. Amenities.

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Thank you so much for the opportunity to enjoy your wonderful hospitality! The location is fantastic, the place is fully equipped with everything we needed, and we loved the free access to bicycles. Joe, the owner, was incredibly helpful and kind, which made our stay even more enjoyable. We truly had a great time and highly recommend this place to everyone!

The owners were incredible, making sure we had everything for a wonderful stay. Our room included a little outdoor patio which had 2 chairs and a table. They also had beach chairs, a beach umbrella and a beach cart for us to use during our stay. They had beach towels available, an outdoor shower and a shell cleaning station! Right across the street was a great little restaurant where we had really good pancakes and Connor recommended The Shack for ice cream and it did jut disappoint! 10/10 and my daughter and I will definitely be back next time we are in Sanibel!

Absolutely perfect for a getaway on Sanibel Island. They provided bikes and beach gear. Short walk to the beach. Restaurant and shops very close by. Reasonable rates for such a great destination.

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The staff and owner were incredible— genuine, helpful, and accommodating. They really have everything you need for a fantastic leisurely beach experience. It is evident how much they care about making sure guests are taken care of. Bikes, beach carts, shelling tools, bug spray (beware of the No See Ums), umbrellas, etc. Located in the midst of cute little restaurants and a short walk to Lighthouse Beach. Clean and updated suites. Highly recommend!

Very close to so many things.

This is an amazing hidden gem. Maybe the best vacation experience ever. The extra details that they put into making your stay over the top made us feel special. Already booked again. They cared so much about our stay and we were so appreciative!!!!

That we had to go home!

Pleasantly surprised at proximity to the Beach. Great helpful staff

Clean, included bikes and beach equipment. Close to restaurants and beach.

What breakfast? Location was great, loved the extra effort and details. It was a quick trip for my daughter and me, and we were moved here from a different location because the other one was overbooked It was a great find