Tarpon Tale Inn is a small, independently run island retreat on the quiet east end of Sanibel Island, a short walk from the Gulf beaches and within easy reach of the Sanibel Island Lighthouse and the Sanibel Sea School. The property offers a handful of individually furnished rooms and suites, with king units featuring full kitchens and queen units equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, dishes and glassware. Guests have use of a shaded garden with hammocks, private patios with beach chairs, an outdoor heated shower and complimentary bicycles, beach carts, umbrellas, towels and shelling gear. Air conditioning, premium bedding, separate sitting areas and large flat-screen televisions with streaming apps are standard. Free WiFi and free self-parking are included, and the innkeepers can point guests toward guides for shelling, fishing and birding outings. There is no pool, restaurant or fitness room. The inn is smoke free, does not accept pets or emotional support animals, and sets a minimum check-in age of 21.