Island Inn

Frommer's Review

It's difficult to get accommodations here during winter season, but it's worth trying because this classic beach resort on 550 feet of Gulf beach has been in business for more than a century. Its original central building houses a genteel dining room (closed Apr 15-Oct 16), a spacious lounge, and a library brightly furnished with old-style bentwood and wicker sofas and chairs. This is the kind of place where guests dress for dinner -- jackets and collared shirts are required (and ties recommended) for men at dinner -- and seating is assigned (some guests have had the same table for years). Don't oversleep and miss the sticky buns served at breakfast. You will thank me for this later (although your waistline won't). Motel rooms (with or without kitchens) are fine, and most have screened porches or balconies, but I say go for a private cottage. They aren't luxurious, but are certainly private and give off that beach-house vibe.

Facilities:
Restaurant (seasonal); bar; small heated outdoor pool; tennis court; croquet area; coin-op washers and dryers

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