This place was truly a hidden gem. Every unit offers a perfect view of the ocean. There are only 12…read moreunits total in the resort so it makes for a private getaway. The kitchen and bathroom were stocked with the minimum you may need. Everything was clean and fresh. I honestly felt like I was at home with all the necessary comforts. The location offered a variety of restaurants in the area, along with some local beach shopping. There's a Publix right down the street which makes it easy to grab anything you may have forgotten. As far as the beach, it was clean and quiet, surprisingly not overcrowded even though there are public access areas. Only small complaint would be the thin aluminum doors to the room, allowing you to hear the noise from the street or neighbors. It's not a bother, but noticeable. We also felt the bed was a bit too worn and soft in the middle. We had to spin the mattress to make sleeping more comfortable, but once we did, it was VERY comfortable.

Would like to give a shout out to the staff at Dolphin Key who made our little getaway very…read morepleasant! My friend and I reserved a room for a two day stay. Upon arrival we realized we had made a mistake and booked a single room instead of two double beds. Meghan at the front desk assisted us with the room switch (friendly and efficient) and we settled in. The room was large, clean and very comfortable. Only negative thing might be the bathroom (small and outdated). We struggled with the little coffeemaker, never did get a drinkable cup but the Tiki Bar has amazing inexpensive breakfast offerings. Other than that, room was sunny and super comfortable beds! The Tiki Bar and Grill has a nice casual vibe with local flavor. Inviting, reasonably priced. There was no entertainment as we stayed mid week off season. Staff was attentive and friendly. Another nice feature of our stay was a 2pm late checkout which was graciously granted. I travel quite a bit and this has not always been my experience. We were traveling in the early evening and this allowed us to have a home base and enjoy the resort a little more. Again, Meghan at the front desk was extremely accommodating and helpful. Thank you Dolphin Key for a lovely relaxing getaway!

AC spot coolers in summer Very open to Cape Coral humidity…read moreDid not stay It's a pickup bar not a family setting

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.

Nothing fancy, but solid location!…read more My husband, mom, and dad stayed at the Outrigger Beach Resort for 3 nights while on Estero Island for the first time. We chose to stay in an efficiency unit, so we weren't expecting much. Our unit was fairly small with 2 beds, a full (but small) kitchen, and a decent-sized bathroom. It was all we needed, as we knew we weren't going to spend much time in the unit. The Outrigger is located right on the beach, so you walk out your door and you're on one of the biggest stretches of powdery sandy beach that I have ever seen. There's a restaurant and bar on-site with live music at night and they have a volleyball net, beach chairs to rent, and other water toys to rent or borrow. Additionally, this spot is less than a mile walking distance from a stretch of restaurants and shops, plus sidewalks to walk for days! You could walk all the way to the Fort Myer's Pier if you wanted to (which we did - about a ~4 mile walk). Like I said, the room wasn't much, but the location is great!

We had an absolutely amazing time at the Outrigger Beach Resort. We loved everything about this…read morewonderful place! The front desk staff is super attentive, professional and kind, the ladies that work at the restaurant are absolutely wonderful! The food was delicious. The property is very well kept. The bed is super comfortable. We loved having our coffee and juice before heading to the beach which is only steps away. We also truly enjoyed coming out of the water and having our lunch under a tiki hut which sheltered us from the glorious sun! We enjoyed our time so much that we extended our vacation an extra night and the staff was very accommodating and made it happen! As a matter of fact, we have already booked a few more nights the second week of September because we can't wait until next year to enjoy a few more days in paradise! Pro tip: they have free parking on site. They are also only a few miles from a small downtown which is lots of fun. There are some parking spots under the second story but they are only for compact cars.

We have nothing but high praise to comvey and thanks to the owners and staff for a wonderful…read moremid-August 5 night stay. Amazing experience, charming accommodations and full of rich history to boot. Safe, well lit and so convenient to everything! And you must eat there too! We're already planning our next Ft Myers excursion and the Hibiscus House is where we'll be staying again.

Not sure why it isn't listed separately, but there is a coffee shop that is part of this B&B. It…read morefronts on McGregor near Tournament. I noticed it as I was walking and stopped in for an iced coffee. I got a Cuban iced coffee that was excellent! Decent price, as well. It was prepared quickly so I didn't have a lot of time to look around but the coffee shop seemed like a very cute and intimate place to gather for coffee, tea and conversation. The only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars is that the counter staff person didn't seem all that interested in greeting me and said barely four words to me. Had she been more personable and welcoming, this definitely would have been a 5-star review.

Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant is our date night location. So much charm! Indoor / outdoor dining in a…read morebuilding dating back to 1926, screen door out to the beautiful grounds, amazing food and wine menus and finally the SUNSETS! The menu focuses on locally sourced ingredients, served with Pine Island flare. The service staff is knowledgeable, attentive without being intrusive and always smiling. They really make you feel welcome and part of the family. Plenty of on-site, free parking. Make sure to plan your visit to walk the grounds and take in a sunset. Regardless of where you are in the cape or surrounding area, Tarpon Lodge restaurant is worth the drive. Cheers!

First trip to the Tarpon Lodge for dinner. We we surprised by how beautiful the location was,…read morelocated on the water at the tail end of Matlacha. The dining room was lovely with comfortable chairs, white tablecloths and great views of the water. Service was outstanding from our waitress to the waitstaff, everyone was pleasant and helpful. Food: apps were good, crab and corn chowder was tasty (a bit strong on the sherry) but a cup was the perfect size. Shrimp cocktail looked great and got rave reviews at the table. Mains, hits and a miss, Filet was outstanding as was the Airline chicken and triple tail filet special ($49!). Miss, skirt steak was undercooked and tough. Ask for it med. We passed on desert. Highlight of the evening was walking the lodge grounds and watching the sunset.

This is the one review I did not want to write! Why? Because I don't want everyone flocking over to…read moreTranquility Lakes RV Resort and make it hard for me to get future reservations!!! We are part time RVrs. We've stayed at most Encore/Thousand Trails throughout Florida. We've had memorable moments at every park, but Tranquility Lakes is by far the best Thousand Trails/Encore RV Park we've stayed at. This is a gated community with a nighttime guard. The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful. The staff is always coordinating day and evening events for families, children's, and even date nights. All inside the park. No need to drive anywhere else. The main office even has a snack/drinks area with coffee should you not have time to run to the store. You even get FREE wifi, and it works. All of the employees work in sync to make sure we have all our needs met. The sites are all concrete and very well maintained. There is ample space between sites. Every site is always clean when you check in. Even the dumpster bins and spaces are very clean. Same goes with the laundry rooms. It is not an exaggeration, we try to stay at this RV resort every chance we get. From the clubroom to the pickleball courts, to the pools, they are in excellent shape and always clean. The pools are also very well maintained and ample enough for everyone. The jacuzzi is also very well maintained and clean. The park is just as nice as when they opened up several years ago. The property lake is enormous. The sun sets are to die for (see pics). There is not one thing I can say that needs improvement. The grassy areas and drains are maintained very well; no flooding at the sites. I can stay here all year around and always feel the same about this Rv resort and their staff. Big hello to the manager and staff. Looking forward to our next stay; soon!

The Innlet is located on the beautiful Boca Grande Island. Our family visits every year…read more The restaurant is accessible by car, golf cart, or boat. A favorite spot for fisherman. Everything is fantastic. Our regular meals: Breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and club sandwich.

Yelp says they are closed but they are open and wonderful. My go to little hotel on Boca Grande…read more Best Breakfast on island as well. Clean, cozy with all the necessary amenities. Great customer service, room rates, housekeeping and it's a waterfront property providing easy access for boaters and fisherman. They even have a boat ramp.