Stay your Way: Create your own island vacation experience by selecting among our one, two and three-bedroom cottage-style units, studios, villas and nostalgic Florida “motel” accommodations along the Gulf of Mexico or Lemon Bay.  Plan to experience our three Bs: beach, bay and boating.

Time Travel to Old Florida: Stay with us and you’ll step back in time to an era before high-rise towers dominated much of Florida’s coastline. Our buildings cling to their origins as fishing camps when life moved even slower than a lazy neap tide. The docks and boat ramps are still here and fishing remains a popular activity as former child guests return with their children and grandchildren.

BYOB: That’s bring your own boat. Many of our guests enjoy days on the water, exploring the mangrove islands and back waters along Lemon Bay and the wide-open water of the Gulf of Mexico.

The Beach Always in Reach: wannaB inn offers beachfront cabanas and sitting areas poised to our 900 feet of sand, sea and surf.

We put the Fun in Family Reunions: No need to rent homes scattered throughout the island and risk the chance of having to bunk with that uncle notorious for his wall-shaking snoring. wannaB offers 80 units scattered throughout five tropical acres. Psst: As the organizer for your family, class or military reunion you receive a complementary overnight stay.

Treasures from the Sea: Take a bite out of the sea by searching the shore for ancient sharks’ teeth and shells deposited daily by the surf rolling along a prehistoric sea bed just off the coast.

Animal Magnetism: A dawn or dusk beach visit increases your chances of spotting dolphins feeding and frolicking in the
Gulf. Manatees, Florida’s beloved sea cows, prefer the warmer water of the bay near our docks.

Fish from our backyard: No need for a boat to catch the big one; just a Florida fishing license. A narrow swath of land, just about 500 feet wide, separates the Gulf and Lemon Bay. Fish for redfish and snook from the docks and the occasional grouper, tarpon and snapper that swim just off shore.

Fish Fries: Even if the big one got away, other resort guests are happy to share their catch of the day. There’s even a running joke that there’s always a fish fry at wannaB.

It’s always 5 O’clock: No flux capacitors or “Back to the Future” moments needed to explain Sand Dollar Circle’s whimsical clock tower and its never-changing time. Just a reminder you’re “off the clock.” 

Channel your inner Gilligan: It doesn’t take long to acclimate to island time and postpone visits to the mainland. We offer sundries and such on site. Should the sea call, we’ll connect you with island-hopping excursions to nearby uninhabited keys.

Conveniences and Concierge: We have a knack for matching individuals with the perfect room. All units offer kitchens and free Wi-Fi, which sounds a little too much like work to us. But sometimes you’ve got to do it.

Groovy Googie: Our brightly colored buildings capture the mid-1900s Googie movement, best exemplified in the iconic Las Vegas welcome sign. Each room is decorated with retro-inspired furnishings that harken back to original 1950s Florida roadside motels. 

Author: Nanci Theoret

Weston’s wannaB inn is an 80 unit resort that sits on five acres of land. Stump Pass is to the south of us, the Gulf of Mexico is to the west and Lemon Bay is on the east.  The 80 units are contained in seven distinct areas on the resort each with its own personality and flavor. Click on each of these to find the spot that is just right for you.

At Weston’s wannaB inn, we strive to provide equal access to our accommodations for all, including those with disabilities.  Due to the original date of construction of our facility, some features may not be available for assistance with all disability needs.  Please carefully review the listed features for your desired room selection prior to confirming your reservation.  Our friendly Reservation Specialists will be pleased to assist you.  They can be reached at 941-474-3431 Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 6 pm and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm, Eastern Standard Time.

• Seastar Motel & Villas is located in the southern-most part of the resort on the Gulf of Mexico adjacent to Stump Pass State Park.  There is a beautiful temperature controlled pool located between the Sea Star Villas and the Sea Star Motel.
• The Nautilus is a 4 story building which features two-bedroom units facing the Gulf and one bedrooom and efficiency units facing the bay. This building is the newest and visitors love the spacious and airy accommodations.
• Sand Dollar Circle is the building which features our whimsical brightly colored clock tower. There are 12 Gulf front units on three stories. 11 are one bedrooms and 1 is a two bedroom.  A beautiful pool on the east side is bordered by five "Old Floida style - cottage type units.
• Conch Courtyard features a charming array of vintage cottage-style units that are all brightly painted.  This is a favorite of family reunion groups due to the variety of accommodations and the proximity to the cabana and beach.
• Dolphin Retreat is located in the northern-most area of the resort.  There are three studios and two one bedroom units surrounding a courtyard and two two-bedroom and two one-bedroom units on the beach.  Although these are among the oldest units, they have been updated and are gentle reminders of simpler days.
• Manatee Manor is located at the southern end of the resort on the bay side.  A duplex has two units - both two-bedrooms.  Unit 145 is a 3-bedroom 2-bath house with a beautiful view of Lemon Bay.  It features a large kitchen and an open dining and living area.  There is an adjoining 1-bedroom unit which can be opened up to the house if so desired.  Our two southern-most docks are located behind these buildings.
• Catfish Cove is the location of the office, boat ramp and Dock 3.  There is also a simple two-bedroom unit which is often requested by our longtime guests.  We suspect it is the easy access to the dock for terrific night fishing that draws people to Unit 147.
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