SUN & MOON INN   kayak heaven   fishing resort    bed and breakfast   estuary eco tours

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 3962 NW Pine Island Rd , Matlacha, FL 33993      View our Photo Gallery   

 
 

 

 

 

 

           

 

 
 
     

Kayak Fishing School Information

 

Kayak Fishing School Details and Registration Click the Logo Above

 

We are a SW Florida eco tourism member Click the Logo Above

 

   

Winter is upon us and the weather is stunning. Our guests are enjoying this paradise we are living in. Be sure to watch the new Versus network show "Dollarwise Fly" Fridays at 9:30 PM which an episode was filmed here and around the Matlacha/Pine Island area. The Popular NY radio program "Electric Morning Show" spoke with host Conway Bowman recently and here is what they had to say.

 

 

 

 

 

The Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail is recognized as one of the best U.S. kayaking destinations by both Paddler and Canoe & Kayak magazines. Come, paddle and explore with us, and experience the unhurried pace of beautintroiful beaches, breathtaking sunsets, exotic wildlife and fascinating nature preserves along the warm Gulf waters surrounding Pine Island and Matlacha. Learn to fish from a kayak from the locals. Near shore and backwater fishing is fun!

 

 

Consisting of two Key West style stilt homes, The Sun and The Moon Inn, a terrific adult get-away, offers six bedrooms. Each has color cable television, central air conditioning, ceiling fans and a mini-refrigerator. Smoking is permitted outside only. We welcome well behaved pets in certain rooms for a small daily charge. The yard is fully fenced with self-closing gates

 

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Have you been searching for a romantic getaway where your fantasies will come to life? Want to get together with some of your old friends?  Do You Like to Kayak and/or fish? At this very special Bed and Breakfast host Curt Peer will do whatever it takes to make your dream a reality. First, browse through our website and see for yourself the cozy Florida Key like atmosphere.  Before your arrival, consult with Curt to plan your custom vacation that only this private waterfront oasis can provide. Upon you arrival your stage will be set. Call us for very special rates when booking 2 or more rooms for your  family and friends. We specialize in family reunions.

  Here are the best people to help you start paddling!

Angler's Outlet

Island Kayak Company

GAEA Guides

Gulf Coast Kayak

 

 
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As the summer afternoon thunderstorms fade, you awaken to see a rainbow in the distance. Slipping on to the glass flat water in a kayak while whole civilizations disappear. Paddles swirl the water,  you view nature's splendor. Only the sound of nature enters this space as you see the world the way is was for a thousand years. Then, (you get to fill in the blanks)

 

 
 
 

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 We have four cozy rooms each with a full private bath, waterfront porch, TV, fridge, Wireless-G internet access and more! Make your dreams a reality, we can plan that special event you will remember forever! We can also accommodate small outdoor events for up to 75 people. Reunite with old friends, kayaking, fly  fishing, bird watching,  enjoying meals in one of the many great restaurants nearby, or get it to go and eating on the balcony overlooking the bay. Check-in time is 3 PM, check-out 11 AM

 
 

Just outside the window of our "moon" building, an osprey nest occupies the southwest corner of our property. Click the osprey nest to view more area birding photos.

You could be here, in the hot tub at the edge of the bay!

Experience old Florida the way it was meant to be... by the water.  Explore the vast backwaters watching nature ...or relax by the pool and Jacuzzi with a good book.  Ever caught a fish while kayaking? Imagine catching a fish and cooking it on our Jenn-Aire grill. The Sun & Moon Inn is not your ordinary fishing resort and bed and breakfast.

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Amidst the migrating bird path, along the manatee's breeding route, kayaking  the mangrove estuaries of Matlacha Bay, The Sun and The Moon Inn fishing resort & bed and breakfast has wide water views. Personal attention that is not found at your normal hotel or motel is what you'll find at this special hideaway. Book your room now as many dates sell quickly. All rooms have luxurious water views and large decks.  Minutes from the sights, sounds, fishing and attractions of Cape Coral, Boca Grande Pass, Sanibel and Captiva, The Sun and The Moon Inn is a terrific adults-only fishing and relaxing retreat.

 

 

 

Arial view of our aquatic preserve

 

 

 

 

All of our Kayaks and Some of our rooms are pet friendly

Ask us about our romantic kayak trip to the legendary "Heart-Shaped Lake" Here you can find secret treasures that few have ever held or witnessed!

The Sun and Moon is a Fishing resort & bed and breakfast in Matlacha, Florida.  Lodging not much like a hotel or motel. A fishing lodge on the SW Florida Gulf Coast near Boca Grande pass, Florida. Adjacent to full service Viking Marina with boat rentals and boat ramp. Fly fishing for Tarpon, tripletail, snook and other fish. Fly Fishing charter Captains adore this place, see below to contact our "fishing family" of fishing charter Captains. Any type of saltwater fishing including fly fishing, Kayak fishing, deep sea fishing, offshore fishing, light tackle fishing, flats fishing, backwater and  inshore fishing, even fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Fish for  snook, redfish, tarpon, snook,  seatrout, snook cobia and many other fish. Many  fishing guides, charters captains in and around Matlacha, Cape Coral and Matlacha pass take our guests fishing. Vacation paradise is right here near Ft. Myers, Naples, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Punta Gorda, not far from Miami , Pine island sound is along the way to Sanibel island, Captiva island, Boca Grande, in southwest ,Florida. Yes, the SW Florida Gulf Coast has this great place for lodging. The waterfront fishing along our seawall and boat dock is awesome! Motor  boating or sailing , in a canoe, kayak or on a yacht in the Gulf of Mexico, This fishing resort & bed and breakfast has the best travel and lodging values along the Gulf Coast, Gulf of Mexico beaches, near Cape Coral and Fort Myers

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The Sun and Moon Inn is a quiet place for romantic getaway.  couple from all over the world have renewed their zest for life just by being able to relax here at this island style home with a laid back attitude. Come here and be yourself ...do as you wish (please keep it legal!), ...the pool and spa are open 24/7, however there is never a lifeguard.

We are located  in Southwest Florida right along the Lee Island Coast in Lee County FL.  Watch the American bald eagles, ospreys, great blue herons, egret and other birds worth watching along with the manatee and dolphin in their natural habitat. Tour the  Indian Mounds along Florida's Gulf Coast nearby at the village of Pineland on Pine Island.

History comes alive just a couple of miles away in Pineland at the Randall Research Center. Here you can get a glimpse of what life was like for native peoples of the area. See genuine relics and study the ecology of our estuary system. Special tours of the facility available by appointment. Their bookstore in now open from 10am - 2pm  M thru F.

 If you would like to see the abundant wildlife, Manatees & Dolphins try booking a cruise on the famous Tropic Star of Pine Island. They have daily ferry service to Cayo Costa State Park, North Captiva Island, Cabbage Key Island, Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island, and the Captain even does weddings on board!

 

 

   

 

Fishing for your heart's delight . . .

Enjoy Matlacha and the surrounding bay in a kayak canoe, fishing or tour boat and see the backwaters, mangrove estuaries, Boca Grande Pass and Matlacha pass . . .

Look for dolphin and manatee playing
just a few feet from our shore . . .

Delight in the gentle, graceful manatee
that move up the channel to mate . . .

Gaze at the sunset's spectacular colors
as it lights up  the skies . . .

Fish for snook, redfish, tarpon, seatrout cobia and many other fish species . . .

Go bird watching for American bald eagles, osprey, pelican, great blue herons, egrets and so many other birds!

Or just sit and watch the time go by

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 See below for our Local Attractions page about the snook, tarpon, redfish, trout and cobia fishing!
 

you could be here!

 

 

Ask about bird watching tours

The Professional Fishing Charter Captains listed on this page are among the best in the area. They come to us though numerous guest referrals and personal experience. Anyone from this list will go out of their way to make your fishing trip awesome!

 

 

 

Capt. Dave Gibboney

 
             

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We fully endorse sustainable ecotourism and have the kayaks to prove it!

 

 

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For that extra special touch planning an event at the Sun and Moon Inn try calling on Lisa at Extraordinary Eventz.

 

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