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3 Minutes to Open Water! Great Fishing Retreat on Gulf-Access Canal! Over $125 Free Daily Activities

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The view down the Gulf access canal at Tarpon Camp is picture perfect & just 3 minutes to the open water. Picture yourself there!
The open living space enjoys comfortable seating, including a relaxing recliner, and lots of gorgeous Florida sunshine.
The peaceful ambiance of the canal can't be overstated. Once you get here, you'll understand.
The front door operates on an electronic door lock, allowing you to come and go with ease.
Not a typical fishing cottage, Tarpon Camp is freshly redecorated, bright, modern style & includes extras you may not expect to find.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5667 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bokeelia, Fl
  • Goodwins Island
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Useppa Island
  • Cayo Costa Beaches
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

3 Minutes to Open Water! Great Fishing Retreat on Gulf-Access Canal! Over $125 Free Daily Activities

Welcome to Tarpon Camp in beautiful Bokeelia, FL - your own private retreat in the heart of the Tarpon Capital of the World!

Nestled in the small fishing village of Bokeelia, on the north end of Pine Island, this cottage has quick access to Shell Pass, Pine Island Sound, Charlotte Harbor, Cayo Costa and the Gulf of Mexico. There are beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and great kayaking in the area. You can enjoy some of the area's best bird watching located right in Bokeelia for those that don't want to fish, and a quiet canal for those that just need a spot to relax, rewind, and refresh.

The area beaches are open for your enjoyment!

Come and enjoy this 2 bedroom, one bath canal front cottage in one of the best fishing areas in the state!
It's all here - world class Tarpon fishing, superb flats fishing for Reds, Snook in the mangroves, Trout in the grass, Sharks in the pass, Mackerel in the harbor, Grouper on the wrecks, Largemouth Bass in the river, Peacock Bass in the freshwater canals, it's almost endless! You can catch Sheepshead and Mangrove Snapper right off the sea wall out behind the cottage. This isn't just a great retreat in a pretty good location - it's a great retreat in the GREATEST location. 3 minutes from the dock directly behind the cottage and you'll be casting your line will be in the open water. No putt-putting, idle speed, or painful anticipation. You really have discovered a fisherman's dream!

At Tarpon Camp, you will enjoy:

*Fresh, modern, cheerful, and bright, newly decorated cottage, sleeps 5
*Spacious living area with new furnishings including a relaxing leather recliner
*4K Ultra 55" wall mounted flat screen Roku TV, with Dish Network 120 channel package to include "The Outdoor Sports Package", sound bar, Blu-Ray player, and Bose Wave radio
*Master bedroom with queen size Select Comfort adjustable bed, 40" wall mounted flat screen Roku TV, dresser, closet, and beautiful view of the canal
*Second bedroom with twin over full bunk beds with plush, pillow top mattresses, and a storage armoire
*Newly remodeled spa-like bathroom with gorgeous fully tiled walk in shower with glass tile accents, custom Tarpon mural, and glass door
*Beautifully remodeled kitchen furnished with stove, refrigerator, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, pots, pans, small appliances, dishes, glassware, and silverware
*Dining for 4 in the living area, adjacent to the kitchen
*Free unlimited High Speed Internet & WiFi (165mbbs),
*Washer and dryer located in the attached garage, accessible from the kitchen
*Ironing board, iron, and hair blow-dryer included
*Patio with 5 weather proof Adirondack-style chairs, perfect for relaxing in the evening, overlooking the canal
*Weber kettle charcoal grill and grill tools (self-service-Charcoal replacment is self service)
*2 kayaks with paddles and life jackets for guest use
*Large rolling cooler, beach chairs, and pool noodles provided
*Attached single car garage and additional parking space for boat trailer at the side of the cottage
*Cottage has coded access which means no waiting for keys to check in or out, or to keep track of during your stay
*A boat lift is open ended and can hold 12,000 lbs.
*Fish cleaning table located on the sea wall for your convenience
*90 seconds to the fuel dock, Jug Creek Marina, at the end of the canal. There is also a ship store for ice, snacks, drinks and bait.
*90 seconds from the marina to the open water.

Dogs only are permitted at this property with prior approval. Maximum of 2 dogs permitted.
$15 per dog/per night non-refundable pet fee.
These charges will be added to your Balance Due after booking is made.
Dogs brought to the property without prior approval will be charged security deposit and nightly fees without any refunds permitted.

Accessible only by boat are the exquisite beaches of Cayo Costa State Park, a short 30 minute boat ride from the cottage. If you don't wish to take your own boat, you can catch the Cayo Costa ferry at the Marina, just a few minutes walk to the end of the street.

If you choose to venture out beyond Pine Island during your stay, you will find a world of recreational, cultural, dining and shopping opportunities to enjoy! The quirky and artsy village of Matlacha will delight you, Cape Coral is an ideal location for Southwest Florida vacationers, and you'll be just a short drive from the stunning Gulf beaches of Sanibel, Captiva, or Fort Myers Beach. A slightly further drive south will have you in Bonita Springs or Naples, where world-class dining, shopping, and lifestyles await you. Seasonally you can enjoy the Spring Training facilities of the Red Sox or the Twins, and of course year round golf, nature, and cultural activities as well. The owner and property manager have provided an informative Guest Directory that you will find in the cottage as great resource for things to do and see during your stay.

The property is 33 miles from the Punta Gorda Airport; 40 miles to RSW International Airport; 36 miles to Fort Myers Beach

The only pet permitted on property or in the unit is 1 dog not to exceed 20 lbs and must be approved by management. No other pets are permitted. Payment of a $500 refundable pet deposit and a pet addendum are required to be paid and completed prior to arrival.

No smoking, including e-cigarettes, cigars, or pipes permitted anywhere on the property; this includes the home and garage.

Minimum age to rent is 25.

Please note: The tides change and neither the management company nor the owner of the home have any control over the water levels in the canals and are unable to guarantee specific water conditions and accessibility.
Included with your booking you will receive an exclusive Free Fun Activity Package!**
We help make the most of your vacation by providing Free Admission to some of the area's top attractions each and every day!
One guest in your party will receive one complimentary admission per activity, per day. You can go to every activity, every day, and one person will be free. Additional guests will pay full price. Admissions are noncumulative and nontransferable. Unused admissions expire daily. These activities are yours to use if you chose to do so at no additional cost or obligation.
**Does not apply to monthly reservations; some activities may be seasonal

Property manager

SWF Vacation Rentals
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Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Bokeelia

Located in Bokeelia, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Yucca Pens Preserve and Yucca Pens Unit State Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tropical Breeze Fun Park and Bowland Coral Lanes. Mike Greenwell's Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun Park and Sun Splash Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bokeelia, Fl

What's nearby

  • Goodwins Island - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Useppa Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Randell Research Center - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Sun Splash Water Park - 35 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Capt'n Con's Fish House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Flamingo 3 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tarpon Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pine Island Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Little Lilly's Island Deli - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Minutes to Open Water! Great Fishing Retreat on Gulf-Access Canal! Over $125 Free Daily Activities pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3 Minutes to Open Water! Great Fishing Retreat on Gulf-Access Canal! Over $125 Free Daily Activities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Minutes to Open Water! Great Fishing Retreat on Gulf-Access Canal! Over $125 Free Daily Activities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 Minutes to Open Water! Great Fishing Retreat on Gulf-Access Canal! Over $125 Free Daily Activities located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Goodwins Island, Useppa Museum and Calusa Heritage Trail. Randell Research Center is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

kurt m.

Great place

Our family’s 4th stay. We love the house. The area and people are great. Boated and fished every day. Thank you again.
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10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

Perfect location, exceptionally clean.

The accommodation was perfect for our tarpon fishing trip as the location is minutes away from the marina we were fishing out of. Easy access, exceptionally clean, had everything we needed. We'll be back next year.

8/10 Good

Christy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great location, fun time!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

This house has it all!!

Everything you need for a great fishing trip. Boat lift, Water washdown, Fish cleaning station, Kayaks, Charcoal Grill, Buckets , Rod rinsing Station, Rod storage and so much more. Washer/Dryer. We will be staying here on our next trip. Short trip out of the canal to open water. I'm sure i forgot to mention other ammenities.

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

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awesome

This house is great. Very clean, everything works as it should. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin M.

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Late august

Same as it is every time we rent it... we have grown to love this little retreat and the island in general.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kurt m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family stay with the dog and boat!

Owner super nice. House was clean and tidy. Great spot for boating/fishing family. Thank you again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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Great access

Perfect for bringing your own boat. Short run to some of Florida’s most beautiful places and fishing
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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Review

Loved the house no complaints.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top notch rental

Tarpon Camp is the cutest, cleanest rental we have probably stayed in using a rental service! It was absolutely perfect for us and our needs! Convenient to local eateries, Marina and most of all our boat! The fees added to rental are a little high but understand with the upkeep and keeping a rental as clean as this! Thanks again and hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma R.

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Great place to stay !

Super convenient since we brought our boat. Pet friendly was awesome and my schnauzer made some new friends in the neighborhood. Everyone in the area were very friendly. Would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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Great stay

Quiet clean and beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Quiet & Comfortable

This was the second time that we have stayed at this cute little house. It is in a quiet neighborhood and we feel right at home there. We come to fish and love the easy access to open water and the convenience of a marina at the end of the canal. This is a little gem of a house that has everything you'd need during your stay. I needed to reach out to the Management Company during our stay and Josh responded quickly and helped to rectify my issue. Thank you Josh for your help and we will be back! .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

TarponCamp 3.0

This was our third trip to TarponCamp. It is a clean tightly wrapped accommodation with everything we needed. The boat lift is particularly helpful to us as we store our boat in Bookeelia and we are able to wash it down each day after use. Our dog loves it too.

8/10 Good

Kendall T.

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Full Moon Tarpon

Our stay at tarpon camp was great, Really clean and up to date. Really glad for the garage to store fishing equipment. The boat lift was really nice to have to keep the boat out of the water, but can be a little sketchy. One of the guides was taller than the rest and will hit the top beam if not careful. Only thing inside the house we had an issue with was the coffee maker didn’t work. Which wasn’t that big of a deal for us. Would definitely stay again. Itrip says trash day is Friday, but the the sign in the house says it’s Sunday. We went with the owner’s info so trash is Sunday.I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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Wonderful time

This property was exactly as described and was great for a weekend of fishing. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishermen's Paradise

Great place to stay if you love to fish and be on the water. The house has everything you need, the boat lift is AWESOME, so nice to be able to utilize it. Great yard as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

kurt m., Fort Lauderdale

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What an amazing stay

Great house and amenities. Locals are friendly and helpful. We will be back. Loved the area and fishing. Jug creek Marina was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

James M.

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Love the location. Having boat lift is a huge bonus

Have stayed here multiple times. If you have a boat andove to fish its great. Few complaints would be the bed in master bedroom is extremely uncomfortable & door to second bedroom sticks so anytime someone opens door in middle of night it wakes people up. Also sugar ants in bathroom. Other than that we love it there.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

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Tarpon Camp

Great place if you like to fish. Close to bait and the Boca Grande Pass. The house is small, but beautifully appointed. The boat lift is very convenient. It even had a nice lawn for the dog. We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

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Tarpon Camp: We loved it!

Tarpon Camp is a beautiful place located on a very quiet street. Very private and peaceful. Minutes from open water and fantastic fishing! The house is very well furnished and spotless. Nice public boat ramp just around the corner. We look forward to another visit in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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Everything was great!!

We love this property. This was our 4th time staying and everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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Second time staying here. Love the area.

Only thing we had to complain about was the bed was terribly uncomfortable and lack of basic condiments (salt, pepper, etc). Last time there was complimentary coffee but nothing this time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

rontidwell@bellsouth.net T.

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C & R from GA

Easy access to open water. Friendly neighbors. Road in front of house dead ends into a small marina causing some traffic not obeying the speed limit
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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Fully Satisfying Trip

Our second trip to TarponCamp. Everything went perfectly well. The boat lift is great for us as we own and store our boat in Bokeelia. The Wi-Fi , television service, and available Verizon service were perfect for our month long working vacation.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

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