Bokeelia Tarpon Inn
Waterfront Bed & Breakfast Opportunity | 100% Bonus Depreciation Eligible | Hotel/Motel Zoning
Marketing description
Formerly known as the iconic Bokeelia Tarpon Inn featuring 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and may be purchased TURN-KEY. This historic estate blends early 1900s character with over $1 MILLION in high-end upgrades. PLUS, This home qualifies for 100% Bonus Depreciation on FF&E values!! Located on the northern tip of Pine Island, where the views simply do not get better. Enjoy water views from nearly every window in the home. Primary has Panoramic Views of Charlotte Harbor! With 2 BOAT SLIPS and lift access, you’ll have quick and easy entry into Charlotte Harbor, Matlacha Pass, and the Gulf. Stepping into the home, the grand front entrance offers a massive covered sitting space, a perfect place to soak in the sunshine, coastal breezes, and peaceful waterfront scenery. Vintage charm greets you at every turn, beautifully preserved and enhanced with thoughtful modern updates. Natural light fills the home, creating a bright and airy feel throughout. The gourmet kitchen is a true showpiece, featuring a Big Chill refrigerator and gas range with unlacquered brass hardware, a designer industrial Zephyr ventilation hood, and a brass pot filler for added convenience. Brick flooring is laid in a classic herringbone pattern, while dramatic soapstone countertops elevate the space. The open-concept living area showcases porcelain tile flooring and a stunning touchstone built-in electric fireplace. Just off the main living area, the laundry room adds convenience. Enjoy garden views from the only downstairs guest bedroom. Upstairs, solid wood flooring and custom hardwood stair treads maintain the home’s historic integrity. You will find the expansive primary suite features vaulted ceilings and a cozy revolution, built-in electric fireplace. The spa-inspired primary bath offers water jet-cut marble mosaic tile on the vanity wall, shower inset, and shower floor, a freestanding soaking tub with a Kingston Brass floor-mounted tub filler and hand shower, and custom solid wood cabinetry beneath quartz countertops. Additional Features include: 2 A/C units, spray foam insulation, a walkable attic with additional storage, a highefficiency tankless water heater, a permanently installed Generac standby generator, a HOOT aerobic septic system, ELECTRIC HURRICANE protection, and Kevlar protection for the upstairs lanai. The exterior is equally impressive with James Hardie shake siding, all-new Azek decking, railings, and stairs, and a custom-built pergola with electric. The oversized lot is beautifully landscaped with mature fruit trees along with a coral fountain surrounded by a rose garden. You are just minutes from world-class boating and fishing destinations including Boca Grande Pass and Cayo Costa. You’re also close to the Bokeelia Fishing Pier, charming island dining, Pine Island Center, and everything that makes Pine Island such a peaceful and desirable coastal community. With breathtaking water views, historic significance, luxury finishes, and unmatched zoning flexibility, this is truly a one-of-a-kind investment and lifestyle opportunity
Investment highlights
- Hotel/motel zoning — rare zoning flexibility allowing for hospitality, boutique lodging, vacation rental, or bed & breakfast use opportunities.
- 100% bonus depreciation eligible — significant tax advantage with qualifying ff&e values eligible for 100% bonus depreciation.
- Former iconic bed & breakfast — previously operated as the well-known bokeelia tarpon inn, offering strong potential to revive a boutique inn or luxury coastal retreat concept.
- Turn-key opportunity — property may be purchased fully furnished and operationally ready for immediate use or income-producing potential.
- Prime waterfront location on pine island — positioned on the northern tip of pine island with panoramic charlotte harbor views and immediate access to world-class boating and fishing destinations.
- Two boat lifts + water access — features 2 private boat slips with lift access offering direct boating access to charlotte harbor, matlacha pass, boca grande pass, cayo costa, and the gulf.
- Ample parking + additional parking potential — oversized lot provides substantial onsite parking with flexibility for expanded parking accommodations.
- Over $1 million in renovations & capital improvements — extensively upgraded while preserving historic coastal character and charm.
- Luxury hospitality features — 4 bedrooms | 5 bathrooms with gourmet chef’s kitchen, designer finishes, multiple entertaining spaces, waterfront lanais, and premium systems throughout.
- High-demand destination market — located near the bokeelia fishing pier, island restaurants, marinas, and premier southwest florida boating destinations attracting tourism and seasonal visitors year-round.
- Rare historic waterfront asset — unique combination of historic significance, modern infrastructure, waterfront access, and flexible commercial potential creates a highly differentiated investment opportunity.
- Resilient infrastructure & systems — includes generac standby generator, hoot aerobic septic system, electric hurricane protection, kevlar lanai protection, spray foam insulation, and tankless water heater.
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