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    Doug E.

    This is one of the oddest and most bizarre places I've ever seen. Bugs are strange people are strange, apparently everyone owns a boxer, there are no smokers here, all bars and restaurants close at ten. You can't buy cigarettes, you can't buy beer after seven pm. There is no internet, phone service is terrible and the only 5 stations on the tv all have the same religious show on , I'm creeped out and are leaving first thing in the morning... and it's our honeymoon!

    Jasmine Cottage
    Richard P.

    We stayed at the Captiva Island Inn in early December, before the post-Christmas rush. It was a quiet weekend for them, so they upgraded us from a room to a cottage unsolicited. Half the cottages are south of Andy Rosse Lane, the others north. I suggest requesting a north cottage if you can - the ones to the south are set around a gravel parking lot, which doesn't strike me as particularly appealing. Ask for the Iris, Jasmine, Daisy, or Rosebud units, which open up to a small planted courtyard on the north side of the road. Our cottage had a vagabond-ish feel, which is perhaps my way of saying it was a little long in the tooth and in need of some updating. Honestly, I didn't really care; I've stayed in much more barebones accommodations, and there was nothing wrong with the quiet season rate. The kitchen had a motley collection of cookware, which means you're not likely to prepare a gourmet meal, but if you're willing to make do, it's adequate enough. If I had a complaint, it would be that I didn't particularly care for the aggressively bed-and-breakfast-ish decor, which in the case of our cottage was a lilac color scheme. Personally I would vote for a surfer shack aesthetic, if you really want my opinion. Or anything with less purple in it would be fine too. As other reviewers have noted, the real charm is the location. It's a five-minute walk down a quiet stretch of road to a breathtakingly beautiful beach, and yeah, the sunsets are nothing to complain about. The nearby restaurants are decent enough, and there's a small grocery in walking distance that has enough components for a halfway decent meal. FYI, there's no wifi, but the ice cream/coffee shop next door has free wifi that reaches the north cottages. Because it was a quiet weekend, they let us check out at noon rather than the usual 10AM when we left on Monday morning, which means we were able to get another leisurely walk along the beach in morning before we flew out. If you're looking for five-star accommodations, you should probably try the South Seas Resort up the road; if you're looking for a laidback environment and nice people, the Captiva Island Inn is not a bad place to stay.

    The heater chilling next to my bed.
    Jaz Z.

    Ew. We call our "cabins" tents with walls. If you want to sleep without ants crawling on you, go elsewhere. The shower is nasty. There is dust and cobwebs everywhere. The TV is fuzzy and has no good channels. The air conditioner works. A little bit. The beds are abysmal. It's nasty and old and hard. Also lumpy. The pull out couch is awful. Everything is in disrepair and is dirty. There is a maid service, don't expect much. They have Palmolive dish soap for the few dishes they provide, which we used as hand soap because that isn't provided. That being said, its a good location, with okay restaurants (overpriced) nearby. They provide some hangers, which is nice. The pool is small, but clean and it's adorable.

    Florida Health Department closed the pool.

    Nice location with two restaurants next door providing the included breakfast. Unfortunately otherwise we were quite disappointed by the service. The on-site pool has been closed by the health department but no one told us till after we checked in and headed to it and found the sign. The staff indicated the closing was not due to water quality but the bricks around the pool being loose. Not sure that's a good excuse though and we feel they should have notified us when we booked the room. No hairdryers in rooms as promised, even after several requests they didn't provide one. And pillows were flat as pancakes making the bed rather uncomfortable. We requested new pillows too but they didn't arrive either. Too bad I can't give it a better rating because the spot near the water was great.

    Super cute B&B. In town and a block from the beach!
    lysa p.

    Cute and clean in a great location. 2 minute walk to the beach. Comes with excellent fresh breakfast and lunch. Super cute location in town.

    The Sunflower Cottage! Cute & Cozy!
    Shannon M.

    Have stayed one night so far and it's been nice! Cute cottages & we got upgraded to a larger cottage! There is a yucky smell outside but it is Florida and there's lots of smells from wells and all so it's tolerable. We received a free bottle of wine if our choice, (merlot), free breakfast at the two nice restaurants next door & free bike rentals we plan to use today! Pet friendly!! The bed was small but very comfortable! Couch is a pullout for those needing it. Great spot and I would definitely come back!! Clean room! Clean pool area. Everything is in walking distance that we need! Have not moved car since we arrived yesterday! Love that!!

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    Jensen's On the Gulf

    Jensen's On the Gulf

    (7 reviews)

    Pro: the property is beachfront and the beach is amazing. It is steps from a very quiet part of the…read moreisland. We love the location. We stayed here twice before when the Jensen family owned the property. It was great and well cared for. Cons: We chose unit #3 but the pics on the website match unit #2. There was only had a handful of umbrellas and chairs (for 7 total units) and most broken. We ended up purchasing umbrellas and chairs. There was standing water in the laundry room and no working overhead light. The actual unit needs some updating. The dressers were missing knobs, the fridge door had no shelves, curtain rod fell off the wall which I opened the curtains, light socket in a bedroom lamp was hanging out and well as the electrical socket in the bedroom, a few dishes were broken (also there is no dishwasher in the unit and you get one dish towel, but for a $50 charge they will bring you more-seriously). The kitchen is so tiny and not functional. Do not plan to make a meal in that kitchen. For the price, I expected more cozy beach chic (as their website states). We would probably stay here again, but go in with much lower expectations about the actual condo.

    VIBE: Old Florida cottages on the Gulf. Tending towards rustic but very comfortable. Stayed for 3…read morenights in cottage (old Post Office). Does not have daily room service. Friendly staff. Within walking distance of most Captiva restaurants. Quiet, not a busy resort.

    Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa - One of two fire pits for the evenings.

    Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa

    (296 reviews)

    $$$

    Very nice hotel. I was here for a business trip this week and just got back…read more PROS: -Great customer service. Someone else noted on here that they always open the lobby doors for you, which is a nice touch. They also offered me a bottle of water or champagne, I believe it was, upon check-in, I did see the champagne and figured it was for people with status, but I guess not! -Lovely rooms with lots of space, I received one with two queen beds, even though I was just by myself. I also had a partial view of the pool. I ended up going to a lot of the rooms this trip because that's where my meetings were, and one of them had a really nice pool view and sitting area so that must've been a suite. -Pretty nice pool area. I walked around it my first night here and I finally got to use it on my third night. Do note that the lazy river area and waterslides all close at 6 PM, which made it difficult as my meetings usually went until five or 6 PM. There are maybe 5 pools including an adults pool (ages 17+). -Meeting spaces were all very nice but kinda spread apart ... a bit of a walk sometimes. CONS: -The shower in my room had very weak water pressure, I think because the knob that you turned to get it from bath to shower was not functioning correctly. (however: the bath tub was very nice ... one picky thing, though, the shampoo and conditioner and body wash are mounted on the wall so that's really difficult to use if you're taking a bath...) -You definitely need a car to get around (or Uber). I did DoorDash 2 of the 3 nights because of this. -On my last night doing DoorDash, the restaurant I ordered from didn't give me any utensils. I called the hotel restaurant to see if they could bring me some, and they said yes, but never did ... rather disappointing. This property was probably 4.5/5 from me so I'm rounding up to a 5, and I'd definitely stay here again. I'm pretty sure our conference rate was really reasonable as well, I believe it was $179 per night before taxes.

    The property is beautiful and I loved the lazy river (except the inescapable waterfalls). I was…read morethere for a conference and was particularly impressed with Phil's events team. They were so respectful of the guests and kept our tables immaculately cleared. Access to the island by boat was a surprise and thoroughly enjoyable. Plus, the captain and boat crew were focused on ensuring patrons had a positive experience by slowing for bird and dolphin sightings and their willingness to take family pictures. In addition, our room was incredible with three balconies and two amazing views. The gym was also nice; all the machines were clean and working, plus it was well equipped. For such a fancy hotel, I was quite surprised there was nowhere to find water. I expected a fruity water station somewhere near the entry, a standard in high-end hotels today. I was also surprised the concierge could not provide a running map. Even with the local construction, the path right out the front door is nice and separated from traffic. I found the run to Target (for a cool coffee drink) was perfect for a 5-miler. Surely the 10-mile option would include even more treats. Having the front doors opened every time anyone approached the front of the hotel was a nice touch.

    Blue Dolphin Cottages

    Blue Dolphin Cottages

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    If you are looking for a laid back beach cottage experience with a mid 60's vibe, this is the spot!…read moreParking is onsite and is easily accessible to the beach. The rooms are simply appointed with tile floors, and a furnished kitchenette with fridge, microwave and cooktop. The bathroom is small with a regular tub and shower. Nothing fancy so don't expect amenities like shampoo, conditioner and body cream though there is a shower soap dispenser. Handy shelf and water faucet/hose outside to rinse your feet and the plentiful shells you will collect on your beach strolls! Or sit and chill on one of the numerous beach chairs or garden tables. You can even drag chairs to the beach if you return them. This is more in the realm of a quiet, secluded and reflective retreat than a spring break party venue, with no activities for kids other than the natural ones nearby, so it is great for adult time. The continental breakfast includes essentials like coffee and fruit in baskets (to try and foil the crows!) kept on one of the garden patio tables. The pastries are mostly prepackaged, but provide a good jump start for your morning walks! There is a laundry room with extra towels- guarded by two cockatiels! The only downside from my point of view was the soft mattress. While OK for some people, we both much prefer a much firm mattress, so we did not sleep all that great. So would recommend an update for the management in that regard anyway. The owner, manager, and in fact all of the guests are friendly and helpful. One can only hope that this little jewel can withstand the pressure of development from being surrounded by multimillion dollar edifices and continue to provide an oasis for the rest of us for generations to come..

    Best spot in the island. Quaint not fancy location location yeah. Been going there since 1975. Will…read morereturn soon.

    Periwinkle Cottages of Sanibel - The Queen bedroom in The Sandpiper cottage.

    Periwinkle Cottages of Sanibel

    (2 reviews)

    My wife and I had a really relaxing and peaceful visit at Periwinkle Cottages. The cottage itself…read morewas cool, clean and comfortable. It had clean linens, towels and various beach accessories. There were bicycles on the property to use, a charcoal grill, laundry room and a shell cleaning station. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner and she was very kind and sweet. We will definitely be back and be reccomending this location to our family and friends!

    LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS! We stayed here for our honeymoon. Mark and Kathy are relaxed, laid back, and…read morehave a lovely place for the right price! We stayed in the Sandpiper. It has a single bedroom with a queen bed, a living area, kitchen, and bathroom. The kitchen had all the necessary equipment so we were able to eat in and save a lot of money on our trip. The decor is beachy and welcoming. Mark paints and did a lot of the artwork in the cottage. I can still remember the koi picture in the bedroom. Very nice touch! There is a private gazebo out back that overlooks the pond. There were many birds, turtles, and a small alligator in the pond, though the alligator left after a couple of days. There was a cardinal bird that came to the sliding glass door every morning and would tap on it with his beak. There is a grill out back by the gazebo, laundry on-site, books that they have available to borrow, and a shell washing station. There are also bikes that are available to borrow so you can bike around the island. There is private beach access at the end of the block. Sanibel is famous for its shelling and the beach at the end of the street by far had the best shells we found on the island. You get a card so you can park your car at the end, but it's so close you can just walk down there. It's quiet, clean, and was the perfect place for us to stay. Thank you, Mark and Kathy! Next time we come to Sanibel we will be staying again!

    The Gasparilla Inn - Shipwreck nearby pretty cool

    The Gasparilla Inn

    (49 reviews)

    $$$

    There was visible mold in our hotel room, and it made both me and my husband extremely sick…read more Despite notifying the staff immediately, they waited three days to move us to a different room. By then, our symptoms had worsened significantly--I developed severe allergy-like reactions, and my husband's eyes became extremely red and irritated. When I spoke with the manager, Brett Sherman, he outright denied the presence of mold, offered no apology, and even laughed at me. My husband, who works in high-end real estate in Los Angeles, sent a photo of the air vents to a mold inspector he's worked with for over 20 years. The inspector said the growth strongly resembles Aspergillus, though of course, proper testing is required to confirm that. Regardless, it was completely unprofessional for the staff to dismiss our health concerns, deny the visible issue without proper evaluation, and refuse to acknowledge the inconvenience and harm caused. We weren't even offered an apology for the delay in moving rooms or the resulting illness. Attached are photos of the vents and my husband's eyes for reference.

    What's not to love. Charming, tranquil and near the water. We stayed for two nights and were well…read moretaken care of my the staff who were always friendly and helpful. David especially remembered our names which made us feel very welcomed. The Picnic Basket served coffee, teas, drinks and pastries. Hands down the best cinnamon twist donuts I've ever eaten. The best. Beach club was amazing. The best virgin piña coladas at the bar. Love love love the Gasparilla inn and will be back. The perfect getaway in the off season.

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