About Tarpon Tales

TROPICAL ABUNDANCE awaits you at TARPON TALES which has established the new standard for Boca Grande beach vacation homes with 5 bedrooms (sleeps 14), 5 full bathrooms (plus outdoor shower), stunning gulf views, easy direct beach access, private pool, spill-over hot tub, and pool bar … all within a five minute walk to the charming shops and restaurants of Boca Grande.  TARPON TALES was custom built in 2009 for multi-family beach vacations with huge gathering areas to commune with family and friends and secluded decks to relax in privacy. Amenities include 5 bedrooms (sleeping accommodations for 14), bedrooms #1 - #4 have direct pool and beach access via infant-secure spiral staircase, 5 full bathrooms (plus outdoor shower), beach views from almost every room, sun deck with 360 degree views of Gulf of Mexico, Boca Grande and Gasperilla Sound, easy direct beach access only 400 feet from front steps to sugar sand beach, swimming pool (heated in winter months), hot tub (6 person, spill-over), covered pool bar with sink, refrig, gas grill, ceiling fans, dining area and bocce court, cable TV's - living room, pool bar, and bedrooms 1 2, 5, DVD players - living room and bedroom #5, beach towels and all linens, games, books, DVD's, easy walk to downtown Boca Grande, easy walk to tennis courts, basketball courts, climbing wall and community center, fleet of Bicycles, tennis rackets, beach chairs, Pack-n-Play and cooler, well-equipped kitchen with all major and minor appliances including wine refrigerator, 2 dishwashers, 2 ovens, 2 clothes washers, 2 driers, free US phone calls, free WIFI, near community tennis courts, near BG community center with exercise room, basketball courts and climbing wall. Home Description The pool level includes the pool, hot tub, pool bar, large grass yard, bocce court, and covered parking. The bedroom level includes bedrooms #1 - #4, laundry, and foyer. Bedroom #1 - king bed, flat screen TV, large private bath with dual vanities and make-up desk, enclosed commode, and Grecian shower with dual shower heads, bench and stone floor. Bedroom #2 - king bed, flat screen TV, private bath with tub/shower. Bedroom #3 - twin beds (2), private bath with tub/shower.  Bedroom #4 - twin beds (2) private bath with tub/shower. Main level includes the living room which is surrounded by 4 triple-pocket doors providing 270 degrees of breathtaking Gulf views and soothing breezes, ceiling fans, 52" flat screen TV, DVD player, and component stereo.  The lanai includes even more Gulf views and breezes, ceiling fans, dining table and lounges.  The dining room continues the Gulf views and the kitchen also includes Gulf views, 2 seating bars, 2 full-size ovens, stove, 2 full-size dishwashers, microwave, 26 cubic foot refrigerator, separate wine refrigerator, and almost every kind of pot, pan, dish, glass and small appliance ever made.  Rounding out the Main level is bedroom #5 with bunk beds (sleeping 6 guests) and bathroom #5 with stand-up tile enclosed shower. Sundeck level is one of the highest points on Boca Grande providing beautiful sunrises over the island and Gasperilla Sound and world class Gulf of Mexico sunsets. High Chair and play pen available.