Anchor Inn
Located in the tiny, charming village town of Boco Grande, this Old Cracker-style home has four simple units for rent. The units are exceptionally roomy with separate sitting and dining areas and full kitchens or kitchenettes. There's a studio, and one- and two-bedroom suites. You'll have plenty of space to spread out and to dry out gear and equipment. The units are clean, bright, with simple furnishings. There's a heated outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities.
Anchor Inn
450 Fourth St.
Boca Grande, Florida 33921
941-964-2700
Gasparilla Inn and Cottages
The most opulent and expensive place to stay on Gasparilla Island is this historic 1913 beachfront resort. It has everything you'd expect or need on-site. There's a Pete Dye, 18-hole golf course, full-service spa, tennis club, several dining options, including the fancy main room restaurant (jackets required for men) and private beach club with a pool and stretch of sugar-white sand. Standard rooms and baths are smallish but brightly decked out with tropical colors and deluxe linens. Private cottages are roomier, with private porches. There's a marina behind the main inn where you can rent a boat or arrange fishing charters.
Gasparilla Inn and Cottages
500 Palm Ave.
Boca Grande, Florida 33921
941-964-2201
Innlet on the Waterfront
Pull your boat up to the dock on the Boca Grande Bayou and check in. This no-frills, mom-and-pop-style motel is nicely maintained, with a loyal guest following. There are 20 bayou-facing efficiencies with small kitchenettes, including a microwave, mini-refrigerator and two-burner stove top. There are also eight efficiencies (same kitchenette appliances) facing a small courtyard. The room décor is a bit old-fashioned and could use some updating, but they're very clean. The staff is friendly and efficient.
Innlet on the Waterfront
1150 E. Railroad Ave.
Boca Grande, Florida 33921
941-964-2294
Article Written By Pamela Wright
Pamela Wright is a freelance writer, author of more than two dozen guidebooks, and hundreds of articles. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including "National Geographic Traveler," "Family Circle," "Family Fun," "Backpacker," "Hemispheres," "Cooking Light," "Yankee" and more. An active member of the Society of American Travel Writers, she holds a Bachelor's from Michigan State University
