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Sanibel Island Ranked #1 on Frommer's Top 10 Favorite Places to Travel

Arthur Frommer, the renowned founder of Frommer's Travel Guides, has ranked Sanibel Island #1 as his favorite place in the world to travel, describing Sanibel as, "Off the west coast of the Sunshine State, a few miles from Ft. Myers, is this idyllic haven of white-sand beaches, excellent restaurants, good shopping and most important, the Ding Darling Nature Preserve, visited by thousands of birds of every species, who bask in the sun after diving for fish, and are one of the great natural sights of wildlife in America."

Frommer's list of his personal favorite places in the world to visit below Sanibel Island are: Bali, Indonesia; Paris ...

Tarpon Tale Inn 2011 - 2013 Rates

Rates at the Tarpon Tale Inn* vary between season, off season and Holiday periods stays
(Holiday stays must be for three days or longer.)


Photos Unit Name April 16 –
December 18
December 19 –
April 15
Click to Enlarge Island Sunset
Honeymoon Suite
$95 $189
Click to Enlarge Tropical Bird Cottage
Intimate, Two Room Suite
$130 $219
Sanibel Sea Shell Big Game Tarpon Cottage
Larger, Two Room Suite
$130 $219
Click to Enlarge Bird House
Optional Second Bedroom
$80 $149
Click to Enlarge Historic Lighthouse #1 $95 $189
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Historic Lighthouse #2
Optional Second Bedroom

$89 $159
Click to Enlarge Sanibel Sea Shell #1
$95 $189
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Sanibel Sea Shell #2
Optional Second Bedroom
$89 $159

*All rates based on double occupancy. An additional 11% tax not included in rate table.
Minimum stays may be required


Rate Details

  • All rates based on double occupancy. An additional 11% tax not included in rate table.

  • Minimum stays may be required

  • We offer "off season” discounts for reservations of seven nights or more!

  • Room rates include use of two adult bikes and beach towels.

  • A deposit of 25% or one night's stay, whichever is greater, is required to confirm all reservations. For stays longer than two weeks, an additional 25% deposit is required 30 days prior to arrival date.

  • Cancellation notice is required 30 days prior to scheduled arrival date and will result in a $35.00 processing fee.

  • Cancellation within 30 days of scheduled arrival date will result in forfeiture of the deposit if the accommodation cannot be re-rented for the full term and price of your scheduled reservation.

  • There are no refunds for early departure.

  • Cash, checks, MC/VISA/Discover or travelers checks accepted

    *Rates are subject to change without notice.
      Rate includes two bikes and beach equipment.

  • No smoking in rooms. Thank you for smoking on patios only!

  • Parking is provided for one car per each unit – limited parking does not allow space for trailers or RV's. We can help make arrangements for trailer parking at other, nearby facilities.

  • All units are set up for house keeping. No daily maid service available. Extra towels and linens are always available for exchange as needed.

  • Complimentary amenities with your stay include two beach bicycles and beach equipment. We are sorry but our liability does not permit any person less than 18 years of age to ride our bikes.

  • Most rooms can only hold two people. Unless prior arrangements are made, an extra person fee of $30 per person per day will be charged for parties of three or more.

Check in time - 3:00pm

Check out time - 10:00am or earlier.



No phones in rooms. Guest phones in common room & laundry room. Free local calls.
Call for reservations between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. E.T. 1 888 345 0939.


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