Forget the high-rises, traffic and tourist traps.

This is OLD FLORIDA — where the sunsets are spectacular, the seafood is fresh, the boats are tied up outside, and a one-finned dolphin named Uno might just be part of your day.

Pack an overnight bag, grab someone fun and head north on Pine Island for a fabulous little getaway in Bokeelia and Pineland!

You're not simply checking into a hotel.

You're checking into 100 years of Florida history.

Overlooking gorgeous Pine Island Sound, Tarpon Lodge began life in 1926, when the property was built as a private fishing retreat. Its location was no accident: those early anglers wanted to be close to the legendary tarpon fishing around Boca Grande Pass.

Over the decades, this remarkable property has lived several lives. It became an upscale sportsman's retreat after World War II, later a Bible college and retreat, and eventually even a rehabilitation center. The Wells family purchased the property in 1999 with a vision of bringing back the romance of the classic Florida fishing lodge.

Today, Tarpon Lodge invites guests to slow down and experience the Florida that existed before mega-resorts took over the coastline.

Think palm trees, boats, historic charm, spectacular water views and sunsets over Pine Island Sound.

This package includes a ONE-NIGHT STAY IN A WATER VIEW ROOM — the perfect home base for your island adventure.

🌅 Sit back and watch the sunset.

🍹 Have a drink.

🌴 Feel the breeze coming off Pine Island Sound.

And ask yourself one important question:

Why don't we do this more often?

Tarpon Lodge Certificate Restrictions:
One-night water view room stay. Not valid February through May. Excludes holidays and associated holiday weekends. Expires August 21, 2027. Reservations and availability subject to Tarpon Lodge's certificate terms.

You can't properly experience Bokeelia without a stop at Jug Creek Marina & Fish House!

This wonderfully laid-back Pine Island marina is the kind of place where you can pull up, fuel the boat, grab something to eat and settle into island time. The marina offers fuel service and sits right on Jug Creek in Bokeelia.

And while you're there…

Keep an eye out for Uno, the famous one-finned dolphin who has become a special part of the Jug Creek experience.

Your Jug Creek package includes:

🎁 $25 Gift Card
👕 Jug Creek T-Shirt
🧢 Jug Creek Hat
🥤 Koozie
🧲 Magnets

You'll leave looking like a Bokeelia local — or at least a very well-accessorized visitor!

All this island adventuring is going to make you hungry.

Good thing we've included a:

This Bokeelia favorite is exactly what an island seafood joint should be: rustic, quirky, casual and accessible by land OR boat.

Pull up to the dock and dig into fresh seafood, house-made conch chowder, conch fritters, smoked fish dip and plenty of other island favorites.

But fishermen, pay attention…

Catch a fish that day, clean and fillet it, and Lazy Flamingo will cook your catch — blackened, grilled, mesquite-grilled or fried.

Does dinner get any more Florida than that?

You caught it. They cook it. You eat it.

No fancy dress code required. 😎

Stay at a historic 1926 waterfront lodge.

Watch the sunset over Pine Island Sound.

Explore Bokeelia.

Visit Jug Creek Marina.

Look for Uno the dolphin.

Grab some island swag.

Eat ridiculously fresh seafood at Lazy Flamingo.

And discover a part of Southwest Florida where Old Florida is still alive and well.

🏨 Tarpon Lodge
One-night stay in a Water View Room — $350 Value

🐬 Jug Creek Marina & Fish House
$25 Gift Card + T-Shirt + Hat + Koozie + Magnets

🦩 Lazy Flamingo – Bokeelia
$50 Gift Card

So grab your flip-flops, find your favorite adventure partner and BID BIG!

Because sometimes the best vacation isn't a plane ride away…