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Spectacular Shelling
Shelling on Sanibel Island draws thousands to the island every year. Island Inn is strategically located at the outer point of the Sanibel Island barrier reef where birds, shells and miles of sandy beaches are found in abundance. Spectacular shelling is the number one reason shellers visit the historic Island Inn!
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Kayaking On Sanibel Island
Drift along the shore while experiencing the warm waters and beautiful views of Southwest Florida. The Island Inn has onsite kayak and stand-up paddleboards available to rent directly from our beach, where paddling among dolphins and even manatees is not uncommon! In addition to rentals, kayaking lessons for beginners and guided tours into the islands’ wildlife areas where you can’t go by larger craft are also available at Outfitters of Sanibel.
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Sanibel Island Biking
Sanibel Island’s 23-mile bike path takes you just about anywhere you want to go. With an average elevation of four feet, the island’s geography makes biking practically effortless. Take your explorations to the trails and paths for the quintessential island experience. On an island that is over 50% wildlife preserve, its the ultimate eco-friendly way to get around.
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Local Beaches
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Visitor Reviews
A great place to stay! We just left this wonderful inn. The people were so kind and welcoming, the room (actually more of a condo) was beautiful and had everything we needed. The beach in front of the inn was beautiful and had better shells than most places on the island! The balcony, which was screened in, was beautiful, we ate breakfast there every day! There were chairs and umbrellas on the beach. You can’t beat the sunset as well. This was our first time back to Sanibel since the devastating hurricanes. There were plenty of restaurants open and lots of shops are coming back too. We’ll be back! 
Return to Paradise We have stayed at the Island Inn many times. However, this was our first stay since the hurricanes hit Sanibel. The rooms in Matthews Lodge were just as great as ever. The beach had a great many more shells. The chairs and umbrellas made sitting on the beach very peaceful and enjoyable. The staff was as friendly and welcoming as ever. While so much has changed, we were glad to support the Island Inn and all the other familiar businesses on Sanibel. It is important to show your loyalty to such a wonderful place and the people who live and work there. We will be back again in the near future!
Restful, Quiet and Just Right! My husband and I stayed for three nights in April and had the BEST time! Our room was clean and well stocked, and the view just couldn't be beat. Ken and his staff were friendly and accommodating, and the best part having a room that was directly on the beach! We sat on the balcony at night and enjoyed the sound of the water, went shelling each morning and found our space at the Inn as a welcome retreat from our very busy lives back home. 
