Title: Tarpon Tale Inn - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=9773153&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Tarpon Tale Inn Sanibel Island's tranquil beachfront escape offers pristine white sands by day and peaceful evenings with private barbecue grills ## Photo gallery for Tarpon Tale Inn ![Property amenity - Tarpon Tale Inn (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9780000/9773200/9773153/5025e743.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Tarpon Tale Inn (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9780000/9773200/9773153/dd452d34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private beach nearby, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas - Tarpon Tale Inn (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9780000/9773200/9773153/b9b045b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Seashell I) | Private kitchen - Tarpon Tale Inn (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9780000/9773200/9773153/6da847e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Studio Suite, Kitchen (Island Sunset) | Private kitchen - Tarpon Tale Inn (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9780000/9773200/9773153/bbffbf10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Tarpon Tale Inn on Sanibel Island invites travelers to unwind in its serene garden setting. Enjoy the white sand beach with sun loungers and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The attentive staff is highly praised, and guests love having bicycles available to explore the island. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=9773153&PinnedHotelID=9773153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=9773153&PinnedHotelID=9773153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=9773153&PinnedHotelID=9773153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=9773153&PinnedHotelID=9773153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=9773153&PinnedHotelID=9773153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=9773153&PinnedHotelID=9773153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=9773153&PinnedHotelID=9773153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=9773153&PinnedHotelID=9773153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 8 of 8 rooms ### View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Captain's Cottage) ![Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Captain's Cottage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9780000/9773200/9773153/32e5caf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Captain's Cottage) ### Highlights Furnished patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Kitchen - Garden view - 500 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Tarpon Cottage) ![Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Tarpon Cottage) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9780000/9773200/9773153/e92224f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Tarpon Cottage) 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Furnished patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Kitchen - 500 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Seashell I) ![Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Seashell I)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9780000/9773200/9773153/3c5a293e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Seashell I) ### Highlights Furnished patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Kitchen Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Garden view - 350 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Lighthouse I) ![Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Lighthouse I)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9780000/9773200/9773153/8b157858.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Lighthouse I) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Furnished patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Kitchen Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - 350 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, Kitchen (Island Sunset) ![Deluxe Studio Suite, Kitchen (Island Sunset) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9780000/9773200/9773153/bbffbf10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Studio Suite, Kitchen (Island Sunset) 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Furnished patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Kitchen Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Garden view - 350 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Seashell II) ![Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Seashell II)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9780000/9773200/9773153/2e38e8c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Seashell II) 10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews ### Highlights Furnished patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Flat-screen TV - Garden view - 250 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Lighthouse II) ![Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Lighthouse II)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9780000/9773200/9773153/fba08fd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Lighthouse II) 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Furnished patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Flat-screen TV - 250 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Birdhouse ) ![Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Birdhouse )](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9780000/9773200/9773153/63302828.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Birdhouse ) 9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews ### Highlights Furnished patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Flat-screen TV - 225 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FFort-Myers-Hotels-Tarpon-Tale-Inn.h9773153.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FFort-Myers-Hotels-Tarpon-Tale-Inn.h9773153.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located near a private beach, Tarpon Tale Inn is in East End, a neighborhood in Sanibel. Sanibel Island Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sanibel Sea School and Sanibel Island Golf Club. Sanibel Public Library and Bowman's Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. With windsurfing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Sanibel travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Sanibel.dx9791) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C26.45067%2C-82.02399&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xob-VTKHSfLEYSMKTaoTwUkOcZI=) 367 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, 33957 ### What's nearby - ![Seashells on Sanibel Island, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194887/1681d0fb-bad0-43e3-9dad-05ad6264d3a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sanibel Island Southern Beach 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - ![Sanibel Island Lighthouse which includes a beach, general coastal views and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123905/4ca6a8bf-bcd7-4194-afd1-f40b40c7afaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sanibel Island Lighthouse 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Sanibel Sea School 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Sanibel Island Northern Beach 7 min walk \- 0.7 km - Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center 2 min drive \- 1.4 km ### Getting around - Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) 37 min drive ### Restaurants - Jerry's Foods 5 min drive - Turtles Tiki Bar 5 min drive - Gramma Dot's 9 min walk - Bimini Bait Shack 10 min drive - Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant 1 min walk ## About this property ### Tarpon Tale Inn Hotel near Sanibel Island Lighthouse Located close to Sanibel Sea School and Sanibel Island Golf Club, Tarpon Tale Inn provides a garden. With amenities like a nearby private beach and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - Free self parking - Free bicycle rentals, express check-out, and barbecue grills - Beach umbrellas and beach towels - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. 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Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Beach umbrellas - Garden - Picnic area ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Assistive listening devices - No elevator - Well-lit path to entrance ### More - Designated smoking areas (fines apply) ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels - Hulu - Netflix - Streaming services ### Food and drink - Cleaning supplies - Coffee/tea maker - Freezer - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Paper towels - Toaster ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Free daily newspapers - Heating - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board - Separate sitting area - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out available Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is professionally cleaned ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms Alcohol is not served at this property This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as Tarpon Tale Inn Sanibel Tarpon Tale Inn Tarpon Tale Sanibel Tarpon Tale Tarpon Tale Hotel Sanibel Island Tarpon Tale Inn Hotel Tarpon Tale Inn Sanibel Tarpon Tale Inn Hotel Sanibel ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tarpon Tale Inn pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Tarpon Tale Inn? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Tarpon Tale Inn? ### What time is check-out at Tarpon Tale Inn? ### Where is Tarpon Tale Inn located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Tarpon Tale Inn Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 320 8 - Good 71 6 - Okay 8 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ed Jan 28, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our room was clean and comfortable and the staff was friendly and helpful. We loved our visit to Sanibel and staying at the Tarpon Tale Inn and look forward to going there again some day. ##### Ed Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Jan 4, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything was PERFECT - Room, Bicycles, Location, parking, outdoor fire pit. We very much enjoyed our stay. This place has every detail decided and in place for the comfort and enjoyment of the guests. Couldn't be happier with our choice!! ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda Jan 2, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Cannot say enough good things about the Tarpon Tale Inn! Joe and Connor went above and beyond welcoming us and communicating with us to make sure our stay was perfect. Very clean, food, coffee, ice cream, and shopping across the street and right next door. The free bikes and beach stuff were awesome. They have literally thought of EVERYTHING! Even a shell washing station. Will DEFINITELY be back! ##### Amanda Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas Oct 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great staff, close to the beach. Provided beach chairs, umbrella, & beach cart for stay. Highly recommend ##### Thomas Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Drew Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is the ideal spot for a beach vacation. The property is convenient, clean, and full of amenities like free bicycles. Owner was a very gracious host. Thoroughly recommend! ##### Drew Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl Mar 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Owners on site and very engaged in making sure your stay is a good one ##### Cheryl Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angel Mar 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Such a great place with amazing staff and amenities. We have been here before and will definitely return. ##### Angel Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura May 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities What a great place to stay on the island! The staff was so welcoming and helpful to all the property had to offer. The proximity to the beach with the bikes and the availability of having all we needed for the beach. Then having a great place to relax and sleep at. Would stay here again! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/24f9a895-31c9-4d6c-a442-fc53df202e6c-1746612046250.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/41afedf1-1072-4bd9-90df-a33c782de2d6-1746612045966.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/04fba799-68ce-4bfe-97fd-bb217af5cc5b-1746612045666.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/08a11551-2008-4a0f-b371-55b9b349b102-1746612045028.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Laura Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara Apr 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Joe was very helpful and friendly. The property is beautiful and the location couldn’t have been better. Can’t wait to come again! ##### Sara Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Our stay was great at the Tarpon Tale- a cute little place and just up from the beach and across from shopping! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2A552A3B84FF259A3357BA139CCF648B558264EA1693949344882.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/D5B5EEF104D281F19DBF9E7232DB8056C943462A1693949344888.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Maria Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna Dec 11, 2023 Liked: Amenities So nice to be back visiting Sanibel! Our first time staying here. Beautiful, clean and a short walk to the beach! ##### Donna Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ed Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Sanibel get away Everything was great close to the gulf and food right across the street. The room was all working and comfortable I would go back again ##### ed Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly Jan 19, 2025 This place was beautiful and very accommodating. It was a short walk or bike ride to the beach. The room had everything we needed and beach chairs, beach cart and bicycles were provided. It was right across from a coffee and ice cream shop and a nice restaurant and a gift shop. I will definitely be back to visit. ##### Kimberly Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffery Jul 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A beautiful property and staff were friendly and welcoming. Close to the beach. Room was top notch. Hope to return in the future. ##### Jeffery Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle Jul 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Joe and Connor were very nice and made sure we had a great stay. They were very personable and professional. We were amazed by all of the amenities provided and the great location! We will definitely be returning! ##### Kyle Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### andrea May 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Will return ! Quiet, convenient, pretty and clean. Great host. Nice bikes, beach access, amenities. Loved our stay ! ##### andrea Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy Jun 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities As with most places on Sanibel, this is a family-run small business and they are eager to please. This was the perfect location for our family to call home for a week, was right next door to a family-run convenience store, across the street from ice cream, dining & shopping, and on the main thoroughfare to get to everything else on the island via car. I didn't take pics of it because honestly, that's why you go to Sanibel, to do nothing other than go to the beach, collect cool sea shells, and shop. The kitchen had everything you could need and a full-size fridge was handy for the grocery store items on the non-restaurant nights. It was a truly memorable, enjoyable and comfortable home for a week and we hope to be able to go again next year! ##### Wendy Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Feb 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great experiance. Host made it feel like you were staying with a friend. Nice room, very quiet. Well furnished. ##### David Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki Oct 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Quiet area. Perfect for biking. Easy walk to beach ##### Vicki Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph Sep 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The room was clean, the bed was very comfortable. There's a patio with table outside front door. The area is nice and quiet. The owner of the property was super nice and very helpful. The beach is a 5 minute walk. Definitely will consider staying for a whole week the next time ##### Joseph Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda Oct 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This property is a very quaint in that it provides a private patio area for each room along with quite a bit of shared space. I never heard the people in the other rooms, so it was very quiet and just a 5 minute walk to the beach. ##### Linda Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa Jan 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Enjoy Sanibel Beach! Tarpon Tale Inn is conveniently located on east end of Sanibel Island. The Inn is right across the street from a really good restaurant (loved the coffee) and Magic Bus Ice Cream shop. The bed was very comfortable. Just need to be cautious of the step up into the bathroom! The hosts were very flexible! Proximity to beach - excellent (2 blocks) Property provides bikes, beach towels, beach chairs and umbrella!! ##### Lisa Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonya May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful experience. Very quiet and area felt safe. When we arrived we got a quick, helpful tour from Maureen around the complex. They provided beach equipment an umbrella, beach wagon, towels, chairs. The beach was a quick 5 min walk away. They have a grill and different seating areas around the property to enjoy. There is a restaurant and coffee shop across the street and a deli next door. The property has free bikes you can use during your stay. We stayed in the Birdhouse room. Which was perfect for our stay. It was a nice, quiet, clean place. We would happily stay again! ##### Sonya Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marco Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Beautiful! Comfortable, we had everything we need for a great stay. Service the best at all times. Every detail has only a 100% attention. ##### Marco Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ingrid Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property had great location! Lighthouse beach was a short walk down the street. The property was nicely cared for on the outside & very clean & quiet on the inside . Joe was super helpful & answered all our questions & had great suggestions for sight seeing . Everything was provided from bikes to shelling equipment . A wonderful place to spend a week !!! ##### Ingrid Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Park Central South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-The-Celino-South-Beach.h1168.Hotel-Information) > > [Breakers West C1](https://www.expedia.ca/Sanibel-Hotels-Breakers-West-C1.h87720066.Hotel-Information) > > [Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Renaissance-Fort-Lauderdale-Cruise-Port-Hotel.h658067.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn Ft. 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