Sea Turtle Cottage

2-Bedroom, 1 Bath

queen bed and two twin beds, Sleeps 4

Imagine escaping from reality and truly unwinding on a shady porch overlooking the Gulf of Mexico as the sun fills the sky with awe inspiring sunsets. Sea Turtle Cottage is a perfect island retreat, sitting directly on the beach with dramatic views from every room. The house is so close to the beach that you can fall asleep to the sound of the waves right outside the bedroom windows.  

Offering modern-day conveniences in the midst of paradise, Sea Turtle Cottage has been renovated with a coastal beach vibe.  Enjoy dolphin watching from the comfort of the recliners in the living room bathed in natural light reflecting off the gulf, with vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan.  

Preparing meals is a breeze in the full appointed kitchen complete with sea glass inspired backsplash, dining area for four and a breakfast bar.  New appliances, crockpot, toaster, blender (frozen cocktails anyone?), dishwasher, waffle iron and everything you’ll need to prepare and serve the perfect beachside feast.  Prefer cooking al fresco?  Breathe in the salty air as you fire up the propane grill or gather around the firepit to roast hot dogs and smores.

Early risers will enjoy sipping coffee on the gulf front lanai or taking in the sunrise over the dock of the bay. Plenty of beach toys, chairs and umbrellas are provided for those long, relaxing days spent soaking up the sun with toes in the sand, gathering seashells, or searching for shark teeth.  The cottage is just steps away from the water when you need a cold cocktail, an afternoon nap or a refreshing outdoor shower. (The outdoor shower is nestled in the sea grapes behind the house.). There is also a comfy hammock in the sea grapes overlooking the beach.

As the moon rises over the gulf, retire to the bedrooms with shiplap walls, comfy beds, coastal linens and sliding barn doors.  Allow the sounds of the waves to lull you into a peaceful slumber.   

Don Pedro State Park is a short stroll down the beach from Sea Turtle Cottage, offering the serenity of nature to soothe a weary soul.  Bird watchers will enjoy great blue herons, egrets, pelicans, bald eagles, osprey and sandpipers, to name a few.  Nightlife on our protected barrier island involves long, moonlit walks on the beach, searching for sea turtles or relaxing around the firepit.  Fishing adventures for snook, redfish, grouper and sea trout begin with a short stroll down the sandy path to the dock where you can moor your boat or climb aboard a fishing charter.  World class tarpon fishing in Boca Grande Pass is just a few miles away.

The home is well maintained and includes many thoughtful “extras” designed to enhance your enjoyment on the island.  Full size washer/dryer, fold out sofa, two 50” Smart HDTVs, unlimited internet for streaming or working remotely, three kayaks for adventures with our local dolphins and manatees (liability waiver required for use of kayaks).  All you need to bring are your flip flops! .

Rents from $400/night or $2,800/week, 3 night minimum

Please be aware that we can not permit guests to check in or check out the same day another guest will be occupying the property. We require at least 24 hours of vacancy between each reservation.

  • WiFi - Complimentary wifi.

  • Pet Policy - pet friendly with a $100 non-refundable fee per pet. The following breeds are NOT permitted: Akita, American Bull Dog, Beaucerons, Caucasian Mountain Dog, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinchers, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Keeshounds, Pit Bull, Staffordshire Terriers, Presa Canarios or Rottweilers.

  • Cleaning Fee - minimum $265 cleaning fee

  • Vacation Rental Damage Protection - $59 fee for “all risk” damage protection through Waivo

  • Minimum Renter Age - 25

  • Dock - number 26

  • Complimentary Concierge - will meet you at the dock with a golf cart to assist with transporting your luggage and groceries to the home

  • Satellite TV - yes

  • Grill Type - charcoal

  • Coffee Maker- drip (filters provided) and keurig

  • Parking - $8/night ($12/night if you have a boat trailer) at Eldred's Marina where you meet the boat taxi

  • Holiday surcharges- applied for reservations for Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day,Thanksgiving, and Christmas/New Years timeframes. PLEASE NOTE THAT MINIMUM NIGHTLY STAYS MAY BE INCREASED FOR THESE DATES AS WELL.

RECENT REVIEWS

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed for meal prep, with all the necessary kitchen appliances. We also enjoyed the puzzles and games for when some of us got a little to much sun, lol and needed to stay indoors. We loved the location, right on the beach and the outdoor shower was a hit… We hope to be able to return and rent the cottage again. -Becky R.

Our stay at Sea Turtle Cottage was just what we needed. The location is primo as you walk out the door to paradise. The amenities made it feel just like home, as Terry and the hosts at Little Gasparilla Vacation Rentals were helpful to answer any questions and help make our stay well worth it. We would stay 100 times over!- Denice DM