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The Sea Turtle Cottage. Quaint, historic and steps from the gulf!
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7139.4 sq m
Popular amenities
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Gulfport, MS
- Place, Gulfport Beach5 min walk
- Place, Island View Casino6 min walk
- Place, Port of Gulfport11 min walk
- Airport, Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)11 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
The Sea Turtle Cottage. Quaint, historic and steps from the gulf!
The Sea Turtle cottage is located in the heart of exciting Gulfport within walking distance to the beach, parks, casino and Historic Downtown Gulfport's restaurants, shops and bars. The Sea Turtle is on the Mississippi Department of Archives and History covenant register and has been carefully restored to the charms of yesteryear. If you enjoy the ambiance of 'days gone by, then the Sea Turtle Cottage with its original hardwood floors, tongue and groove ceilings and comfortable and eclectic antique furnishings is the place for you!
Sleeping accommodations are great. The parlor bedroom features a four poster bed, antique chifforobe trestle table and smart TV. An antique full size iron and brass bed, brass twin bed and antique burl armoire in the second bedroom is just perfect for the aunts and nieces. A French Provincial queen bed in a third bedroom with it's nautical touches is seaside cottage chique.
Dining and entertaining for large groups is artfully easy. The graceful dining room table has two leafs for expanding to easily accommodate parties of ten. The kitchen is equipped with all the tools you'll need to make fabulous meals to wine and dine with friends and family.
Relax in the parlor living room where you and your musical guests and friends can have a fun night playing the spinet piano or guitar. Or gather in the sunroom where you will find a comfy sectional sofa to curl up with a bowl of popcorn and sweet tea to watch your favorite shows or DVDs on the large smart TV.
Fun continues in the fenced backyard with grilling, and sunning on the deck.
Two full baths make it easy to get up and get going. One bath includes a bathtub and shower combination that is great for the little guys.
This is a perfect vacation spot for family gatherings, and casino goers alike. The kids will love the splash pad at West Side Park located just a stroll around the block. And Jones Park with its scheduled entertainment (Fishing Rodeo July 4th weekend and Festival of Lights during Christmas) and picnic areas and playgrounds is so close you can walk to it. And new to the downtown area is The Mississippi Aquarium! The Gulfport Harbor will delight you with fishing piers, park and the offerings of charter boats. Or in season, take a ride on the Ship Island Excursion Boat leaving from the harbor to tour Historic Fort Massachusetts and leave you to do some 'barrier island' beach combing or dolphin watching. Amtrak (2025) has renewed its service from mobile to New Orleans and you can walk to the train depot! The Beach Comber Trolley stops at Jones Park, ready to pick you up and carry you up and down the coast for even more shopping and dining and casino fun! Even golfing! And the Island View Casino is a good neighbor living just across the street ready and waiting for whenever you're feeling lucky! Get in the car and you’ll find more fun with outlet malls, discount stores, golf courses, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Train Museum and the Gulf Island Water Park.
Come and stay and play at the Sea Turtle Cottage. I just know you will make some great memories.
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Sleeping accommodations are great. The parlor bedroom features a four poster bed, antique chifforobe trestle table and smart TV. An antique full size iron and brass bed, brass twin bed and antique burl armoire in the second bedroom is just perfect for the aunts and nieces. A French Provincial queen bed in a third bedroom with it's nautical touches is seaside cottage chique.
Dining and entertaining for large groups is artfully easy. The graceful dining room table has two leafs for expanding to easily accommodate parties of ten. The kitchen is equipped with all the tools you'll need to make fabulous meals to wine and dine with friends and family.
Relax in the parlor living room where you and your musical guests and friends can have a fun night playing the spinet piano or guitar. Or gather in the sunroom where you will find a comfy sectional sofa to curl up with a bowl of popcorn and sweet tea to watch your favorite shows or DVDs on the large smart TV.
Fun continues in the fenced backyard with grilling, and sunning on the deck.
Two full baths make it easy to get up and get going. One bath includes a bathtub and shower combination that is great for the little guys.
This is a perfect vacation spot for family gatherings, and casino goers alike. The kids will love the splash pad at West Side Park located just a stroll around the block. And Jones Park with its scheduled entertainment (Fishing Rodeo July 4th weekend and Festival of Lights during Christmas) and picnic areas and playgrounds is so close you can walk to it. And new to the downtown area is The Mississippi Aquarium! The Gulfport Harbor will delight you with fishing piers, park and the offerings of charter boats. Or in season, take a ride on the Ship Island Excursion Boat leaving from the harbor to tour Historic Fort Massachusetts and leave you to do some 'barrier island' beach combing or dolphin watching. Amtrak (2025) has renewed its service from mobile to New Orleans and you can walk to the train depot! The Beach Comber Trolley stops at Jones Park, ready to pick you up and carry you up and down the coast for even more shopping and dining and casino fun! Even golfing! And the Island View Casino is a good neighbor living just across the street ready and waiting for whenever you're feeling lucky! Get in the car and you’ll find more fun with outlet malls, discount stores, golf courses, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Train Museum and the Gulf Island Water Park.
Come and stay and play at the Sea Turtle Cottage. I just know you will make some great memories.
Keywords: cottage,beach,aquarium,casinos,nightlife,restaurants,nostalgic,charming,comfortable,breezy,coastal,parks,Gulf Coast
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please let me know about the fur babies prior.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on porches.
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Gulfport
Located in Gulfport, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gulfport Beach and Biloxi Beach. Mississippi Aquarium and TrainTastic are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gulfport, MS
What's nearby
- Gulfport Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Island View Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Port of Gulfport - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Memorial Hospital at Gulfport - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Mississippi Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Island View Casino Resort - 5 min walk
- Island View Casino Buffet - 4 min walk
- McDonald's - 2 min drive
- Carter Green's Steakhouse - 6 min walk
- Beach Coffee Shop - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
3 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christopher L.
30 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christopher L.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Tanna S.
1 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tanna S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Richard H.
28 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time
Richard H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Terrie T.
15 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Ed W.
15 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ed W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kolten B.
10 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Kolten B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kay G.
8 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Kay G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Megan H.
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sea Turtle
Megan H.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rowdy B.
2 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great VRBO!!
Rowdy B.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte S.
20 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip




Charlotte S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Traci L.
2 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway!
Traci L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lucas G.
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends vacation
Lucas G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tammy W.
24 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Tammy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kat C.
4 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Kat C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Tammy S.
3 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tammy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
dave d.
7 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My trip
dave d.
Stayed 93 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary H.
15 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would Stay Again
Mary H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Delina C.
8 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mother/Son Vacay
Delina C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Linda p.
15 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
getaway
Linda p.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Edward C.
18 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Edward C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anne F.
27 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Anne F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joyce J.
9 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cruising
Joyce J.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer C.
16 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest Cottage
Jennifer C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amber O.
16 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!!
Amber O.
Stayed 41 nights in Dec 2019
About the host
Hosted by Beth Swigris
My family and I have lived on this street just a few houses up from the Sea Turtle Cottage since 1992. Our home was lucky enough to survive the devastation both Hurricane Camille and Katrina, but many other homes in our community were not so lucky. It is the love for the coast and the desire to help restore and rebuild our community that brought us to purchase the Sea Turtle Cottage. Thanks to the partnership between my mother and me, we were able to complete the restoration of this charming cottage and offer a delightful place for friends and families to vacation and gather in this exciting town.
I hope my husband and I can share the pleasures of the coast with you, our quests, for many years to come and that you will return time and time again.
Owners, Beth and Tony Swigris
I hope my husband and I can share the pleasures of the coast with you, our quests, for many years to come and that you will return time and time again.
Owners, Beth and Tony Swigris
Why they chose this property
This is my neighborhood and renovating older homes is my passion. Rejuvenation is a mantra of mine. What’s old is new again!
What makes this property unique
The Sea turtle cottage reflects a throw back to life at the beach when I was a kid. It’s a place where sand on the floor is a good thing coupled with eclectic style and comfort.
Languages:
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