The accomodations for my wife and our dog were clean and acceptable Slight ant problem in kitchen area(and we monitor our useage at all times

The property was monitored at all times and responsive to requests
the only negative was that garbage was visible and not store in enclosed areas

Buffet breakfast was included and great- fresh fruit and healthy items

We have been going to Tween Waters Inn for a few years and visited again last week. This 'resort' enjoys a fantastic position just south of the heart of Captiva. There is an active marina for Kayaking, boating etc and then there's the excellent beach if that's what you want. The hotel also has a good selection of activities for those who look for that kind of thing. We tend to eat out at different places, but the main restaurant here, Old Captiva House, seemed to enjoy a good reputation.
Overall, good value. If we were being picky - the two main accommodation blocks overlooking the bay could do with an upgrade. The cottages are the place to stay, but of course are the priciest.
We'll certainly stay here again.

We want to go back! Following the reviews, we took a chance and it was definitely a positive experience. The room (we got upgraded to a suite) was perfect: clean, furniture in good shape, and a wonderful king sized bed. The bathroom was large with two basin and a walk-in shower, not the bathtub, but larger sitting tub. The screened-in porch was in really good condition. The room was so comfortable that it was like living at home (without the snow!)

The only issue was that the a/c did not seem to be working, but at this time of the year, a minor inconvenience. There are huge ceiling fans and keeping the porch doors open solved the problem.

They do have internet connection, but it is not really high quality. It will run a smartphone or ipad for small amounts of data, but don't expect video.

Pool is heated and there are two hot tub baths. Lots of chairs near the pool along with a grill and coffee shop. The beach is across the street. Again, a bit annoying that you have to rent cabanas but the sand is not coarse that a couple of blankets wouldn't do.

Breakfast is the cold buffet (fruits, cereals, and bakery good). For a discount you can get a hot dish, such as eggs. It looked good and the price seemed right. Staff was not always there for service, especially if very busy.

Grounds are well kept. They are doing a lot of painting and fixing, especially in the suites (four were being totally redone). Cottages seemed to be freshly painted.

Our favorite place to "hide". We stumbled upon Tween Waters Inn in 2005 while searching for a place to enjoy our first family vacation that was quiet, tranquil and a place our daughter could enjoy the sunshine, shells, sights and sounds as much as us. Seven years later plus 2 more kids - we've just enjoyed our 3rd trip to Tween, and are already trying to plan for next year. If you're looking for high energy, long lines, chaos and huge crowds of "happening" places - this is NOT the place for you. This review will be lengthy - but I can not leave anything out, as we simply love coming here and I believe the little things are what matter most. First there's George - gotta love this guy. He gets you to your room and monitors all traffic coming in/out of the resort. Always sporting a smile and friendly conversation. Also you get a reserved parking space for your room. Our room was clean and they also made sure we could have the same room we requested from our previous trip. Met an owner upon arrival from New York (didn't catch his name) - but what a friendly gentleman. Everytime we ran into him and his wife he went out of his way to ask how we were doing and if we're enjoying ourselves. We had a bay view room - which is our absolute favorite. Love to watch the boats come in/out and listen to the soft ripple of water. We were lucky enough to see the manatee right up by shore in the bay this time as well as dolphins too. Which brings me to the Marina and Harry (I think that was his name???) This man has it together! Listening to him guide these big boats in was so facinating - he certainly has many years of experience and is so pleasant. We also took a shelling excursion thru Santiva Saltwater Fishing Team - having Captain Rob McKay as our guide. This is always the best part of our trip. Our kids absolutly love him. He is so knowledgable about the islands and the history that goes with each. He totally captivates our kids (and us too!) about wildlife, plants, shells and much more while we're spending time with him. You must not pass up a shelling or fishing trip with Rob. The Old Captiva house is where we get breakfast each morning. They provide a complimentary breakfast buffet of fresh fruit, pastries, cereals several different juice choices, coffee & tea. There is no way you can leave hungry from here. The staff is very pleasant and helpful. The two women and the man that we had greeting us there were wonderful people and so very accomodating. Remember what we like each morning without even having to ask. Had a great conversation with a young lady running the gift shop one evening. It's amazing how the staff remember you from previous years. She is a gem - and Tween is lucky to have so many wonderful people staffed there. Out on the beach at the gulf waters - there is always someone patrolling the beach to be sure only Tween guests are enjoying the beach. This may seem rude to some - but we LOVE how private they keep their beach. You're not towel to towel on the sand. It is always quiet and peaceful. Even when families have their children out there - everyone has their own space and never seems to crowd one another. Simply wonderful and peaceful. Almost forgot the pool area. We ate at the Oasis Pool Grill and the food was so yummy! They also now have a towel loan program. And they are really nice plush beach towels - not the tiny white ymca towels...ha! This was a great feature as it allowed us to keep our personal beach towels dry for the beach. Our kids loved the huge pool - but honestly - it was hard to enjoy the pool when there's this great "natural" pool across the road. The crab races are always a hoot at the Crow's Nest, unfortunatly we missed them this year, but do check them out if it's your first time there - it really is fun! I think I've covered almost all the areas at tween. I'm sure there are some I'm missing - but these were our highlights. I can't wait to go back again - and we are hoping to make this an annual trip. Tween is the best not only because of their friendly staff - but the location and privacy of the place is first class. I would like to be selfish and keep this place a secret - but it's one secret that is just too good to keep to ourselves. Thank you Tween for yet another amazing trip. Your staff is so pleasant and we look forward to seeing you all again soon.