provided to The Santiva Chronicle
The Island Inn is officially accepting bookings for pass-holding property owners, business owners and relief workers in its 12-suite Matthews Lodge, which was built to category five storm standards and withstood Hurricane Ian, a category four storm which struck Sanibel on Sept. 28.The suites have full electric, cold air conditioning, hot water and internet. Availability is on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations must be made by calling 239-472-1561. Online booking is not available. A general overview of “Know Before You Book” is listed below.
• You must have a valid City of Sanibel Hurricane Pass at time of booking.
• No pets or emotional support animals – No exceptions.
• The total amount of the stay is due at time of booking.
• Reservations cancelled or modified within 30 days of the arrival date result in full forfeiture of deposit. No-shows and early departures charged 100% of original total stay amount.
• 2 night minimum stay.
• Check-in time is 3PM and check-out time is 10AM.
• Maximum occupancy is 4. No exceptions.
• Minimum age to reserve is 25.
• A hold in the amount of $500 is placed on your credit card at time of check-in.
• There is no potable water on Island. Bring bottled water.
• No food or beverage outlets on property.
• No guaranteed beach access on property.
• Access is provided to your unit and assigned parking only.
• No moving trucks, vans, rental trucks, trailers, campers, RVs, boats, etc.
• Two parking spaces for standard four wheel two axle vehicles only.
• There are no elevators. All units are accessed by stairs.
• WiFi service is provided but not guaranteed.
• Property is 100% smoke free.
• Access to Sanibel Island is regulated by the City of Sanibel.
• All guests must abide by City of Sanibel policies in place, including but not limited to: curfew, speed limit, etc. All policies can be found at the city’s website.
• Ongoing construction taking place at and around the Island Inn, indefinitely.
• Guests assume personal responsibility & liability for themselves and their property – Enter at your own risk
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