On the Banks of the Everglades
... a bed and breakfast inn

Everglades City, Florida
In the Landmark Bank of Everglades Building

Chartered in 1923 as the first bank
of Collier County, Florida.

We look forward to welcoming you to the heart of
the Everglades and "The Bank"

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The Everglades is a magical place, 
  one night is never enough.

All the charms of Olde Florida await you here at the edge of the Everglades.  Our nostalgic coastal and island towns still have quiet, palm-lined streets where front-porch rockers get lots of use. The wetlands are filled with exotic wildlife, the fishing is terrific.  Best of all, folks always have time to welcome you and share stories of the colorful characters who settled here long ago.

"On the Banks of the Everglades" is located in the tranquil village of Everglades City, and is the perfect place to get away from today's hustle and bustle and enjoy it all.

When you arrive, you'll find your comfortable suite waiting. You'll want to spend a laid-back afternoon in the parlor and library; and there's a sunning deck just right for quiet reading, chatting, or planning tomorrow's adventures.

For your convenience we are a Non-Smoking establishment.

FUNcierge Services Have a picnic in one of our parks, and feast on stone crabs! Take a swamp buggy ride. Glide through the "River of Grass" on a world-famous airboat.  Small and large boats are available. Take a walk on the Big Cypress Boardwalk, a half-mile trail into the Everglades.  You'll see exotic birds, alligators, and 1,000 year old cypress trees.  Allow 30 - 45 minutes. Take a boat ride through the 10,000 Islands.  The boat leaves National Park headquarters about a dozen times a day, beginning at 9 a.m.  The ride takes about 90 minutes. See Manatees at Port of the Islands boat docks or at Wooten's. Go for a bike ride or play tennis. Visit the Historic Ochopee Post Office - it's the smallest ever! Rent a canoe, kayak, or motor boat; or take a guided canoe or kayak trip. Visit the Alligator Park. Take a scenic airplane ride. Visit our museums.  The Museum of the Everglades, just across the street from the inn and the only unaltered structure in town, tells the tale of the region's earliest settlers.  The Smallwood Museum, in Chololoskee (3 miles south of Everglades City,) is an authentic old Indian trading post.  You'll explore how pioneers lived and worked when the only means of transportation was by water. Drive down Janes Scenic Drive. Hike into the wild Everglades forest on the Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve Trails.  Wear good hiking shoes, take water, and be trail smart. Take a drive through the swamp down Turner River Road (Rout 839).  Enjoy the birds, turtles, and alligators. Take a ride on the Shark Valley Tram.  On this 2 hour, narrated ride in an open bus, you'll travel 7 11/2 miles into the Everglades.  Rental bike are also available. Take a walk on the Corkscrew Swamp Boardwalk.  This 2 miles boardwalk in Audubon preserve goes through all types of swampland where many birds and animals nest.  Binoculars are available for rent. Hike and canoe Seminole State Park. And this is just the beginning, we've got lots more in store for you.  Be sure to see the "Walking Dredge" the machine that was used to walk on mud to build what is now Scenic Highway 41.

Looking for a private condo rental? Check out our Conch Condo Rental Enjoy great sunsets off the docks, bike the area, tennis is just steps away and the Everglaeds National Park is just a short walk away. A"Day Spa" is in the village and is a must to visit! A heated swimming pool is always open for guests to use at the Conch Condo, too. The roar of an "Airboat" will whisk you away as alligators, racoons and lots more wild life entertain you as you glide over the water ways. Last, but not least a "Swamp Buggy" ride will take you deep into the "glades" .you'll have to visit to hear the rest! Conch Condo is relaxing, stimulating but, most imortantly you will relive a bit of history. Airport: Fort Myers International Airport Distance: 1 hour Call 239-695-3151 for more Details

The Everglades is a magical place, 
  one night is never enough.

Everglades Area Chamber of Commerce

Everglades Islands Lodging Association