Nearby | Tarpon Lodge - Part 5Tarpon Lodge

AllWays Florida

Posted on June 18, 2013
By Ashley Gibbins
Pine Island, Tarpon Lodge Reviews

Pine Island

Pine Island, which is a very short drive away, is different altogether. This is a long-standing, close knit, island community where everyone knows everyone and where everyone cares about everyone. That goes for visitors as well. You are made to feel special as soon as you arrive. Even the local supermarket, a Winn Dixie, gives its produce to the less fortunate as soon as the sell by date passes. Pine Island residents take pride in living here without fuss – or traffic lights or fast food outlets for that matter.

Read article

Making Waves TV Ep 4 Teaser

Posted on May 31, 2013
By Making Waves TV
Cabbage Key, Fishing, Pine Island

Making Waves TV — Episode 4. Jeff’s goin’ country in Pine Island Sound with Bo and Deidra, 2-time champions of Madfin Shark Series. They take us fishing in a Sea Hunt BX24 BR. Everyone lands at Cabbage Key Inn to kick back with the locals and country music star, Casey Weston and local favorite Taylor Goyette.

Welcome To Paradise

Posted on March 1, 2013
By Prestige International Magazine
Pine Island, Tarpon Lodge Reviews

(page 196) …. you can drive or sail to Pine Island, an even wilder island where fishing boats abound especially in front of … Tarpon Lodge, the only real 4* establishment on the island. Walk through the entrance into a sophisticated atmosphere with no ostentatious features but true understated luxury: century old waxed wood floors, pictures and trophies that reflect the love of fishing and the sea. With a dozen ultra cozy rooms and fantastic views, it’s so peaceful here that you can watch time go by. Have lunch and dinner in the 1926 historic Lodge … with its unique cocktail bar …. Take a trip on the water and visit the many surrounding islands …. a treat and moments of pure joy when you are in the area!

Read article

Go Fishing at Pine Island

Posted on February 16, 2013
By Florida Travel & Life
Cabbage Key, Fishing, Restaurant Reviews

The Weekend: Go Fishing at Pine Island  Pine Island may not have a single beach, but you’ll hardly notice while napping on a hammock or fishing along the 17-mile island’s coast.

Start Here: An old-school fishing lodge with upscale trimmings, Tarpon Lodge provides comfort; we love the island house, a building on stilts with views of Pine Island Sound. (You’re so close that the waves will lull you to sleep.) Get fortified with a complimentary continental breakfast at the 1926-built historic lodge building before heading out for the day.

Read article

Five Places In Florida That Time Forgot

Posted on February 2, 2013
By Diane Bair and Pamela Wright, Globe correspondents
Pine Island, Tarpon Lodge Reviews

If you think the Sunshine State is nothing but strip malls and over-the-top amusement parks, you haven’t seen the real Florida. Yes, it still exists — enchanting pockets where the local fishing pier is a happening zone, and sandy trails lead to lush jungles of live oak, strangler fig, and gumbo limbo trees. Exit off the interstate and explore a world of tiny islands and powdery beaches you can sleep on, with time out to paddle under a canopy of mangroves in the company of manatees. Hesitant as we are to share, here are five favorite slices of old Florida:

Read article

A Day on Pine Island Florida

Posted on June 12, 2012
By John Cameron & Sherel Purcell
Cabbage Key, Pine Island, Tarpon Lodge, Video Gallery

A day on Pine Island with visits to Bridgewater Inn, Matlacha, Bokeelia, Cayo Costa State Park, Tarpon Lodge, Pine Island Sound and Cabbage Key.

Tarpon Lodge Featured on CNN Travel: Top 10 coastal inns

Posted on December 30, 2011
By Jeff Book, CNN Travel (Coastal Living)
Pine Island, Recreation, Restaurant Reviews, Tarpon Lodge Reviews

Plan a weekend getaway to one of these coastal inns for inviting accommodations, great food and plenty to keep you busy. Or, just kick up your feet and relax!

Tarpon Lodge

Tarpon Lodge offers waterside accommodations in the original 1926 inn and auxillary buildings, plus fishing and boating day trips with osprey, egret and dolphin sightings; 239/283-3999.

Eat: The Tarpon serves always fresh (never frozen!) fish and outstanding blue crab-and-roasted corn chowder. Bert’s Bar & Grill in Matlacha, an islet towards the mainland, features tasty seafood, live music and dockside dining.

Do: Hike the Calusa Heritage Trail that winds among ancient shell mounds and the remnants of an impressive cross-island canal built by the Calusa Indians. Or, rent beach cruisers from Pine Island Cycles; 239/560-0320; or vessels from Gulf Coast Kayak to paddle the area’s placid inlets.

Read article

Tarpon Lodge, A Trip To The Past

Posted on July 7, 2011
By Capt. Rob Modys
Cabbage Key, Fishing, Fishing & Boating, Restaurant Reviews, Tarpon Lodge Reviews

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the expression, “Old Florida”. Most of the time the description is close, but not right on the money. Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island, in my opinion, is the exception.

My wife, JoNell, has a fairly grueling travel itinerary associated with her job. She goes on excursions both near and far to preach the gospel of vacationing in the Collier County area of Florida. In the month of May, her birthday month, she traveled to New York City and San Francisco and spent her big day on the road, or in the skies as it were. She very much wanted to do something special for her birthday. She told me so, but our schedules just didn’t mesh. The window of opportunity was made smaller when she told me she had another trip scheduled to the state of Texas in early June. What’s a guy to do? ….

Read article

Enjoy Florida’s bounty on Cabbage Key

Posted on April 11, 2011
By Janet K. Keeler, Times Food and Travel Editor
Cabbage Key, Fishing, Fishing & Boating

Next to the Pineland Marina on Pine Island is the Tarpon Lodge, also owned by the Wells family. Built in 1926, the lodge sustained major damage in Hurricane Charley and has been extensively updated. Furnishings are lovely, and beds are supremely comfortable. Rates are $115 to $295, depending on location and the season. Call (239) 283-3999 or go to tarponlodge.com. A night or two in each place will give you a satisfying sample of the area. The sunset from the Tarpon Lodge is spectacular.

Read article

Back 1 … 4 5 6 More

Book Your Stay With Us Today

Your Memorable Getaway Awaits

Give Us A Call

Our staff is standing by to help you book your stay and answer any questions you may have about your relaxing Old Florida getaway. (239) 283-3999or
Make a Reservation

Nearby | Tarpon Lodge - Part 5

Pine Island

BOGO SPECIAL PROMO Celebrating Pineland’s 110th Birthday!

A Day on Pine Island Florida

Tarpon Lodge

Book Your Stay With Us Today

Your Memorable Getaway Awaits

Give Us A Call