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The Sea Turtle Cottage. Quaint, historic and steps from the gulf!

Family-friendly cottage with water park and fitness centre

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Welcome!
Wipe the sand from your feet!
Dining table expands to seat 10
Dining
Parlor living room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Gulfport, MS
  • Place, Gulfport Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Island View Casino
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Gulfport
    ‪11 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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please let me know about the fur babies prior.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on porches.
Please pre approve your pets with me via some messaging. I do have some policies surrounding the furry friendly stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Mississippi Aquarium and TrainTastic. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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

  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 15 min walk
  • Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island View Casino Resort - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Island View Casino Buffet - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach Coffee Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stage Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Island View High Limt Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sea Turtle Cottage. Quaint, historic and steps from the gulf! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Sea Turtle Cottage. Quaint, historic and steps from the gulf!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sea Turtle Cottage. Quaint, historic and steps from the gulf!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sea Turtle Cottage. Quaint, historic and steps from the gulf! located?

This family-friendly Gulfport cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Gulfport Beach and Island View Casino. Port of Gulfport and Bellissimo Spa & Salon are also within 15 minutes. Gulfport Amtrak Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terrie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We sure made some good memories together there, the cottage was very cozy....
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and comfortable cottage. The cottage was well stocked for a vacationing travellers needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kolten B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

The house was very clean and had a feeling of being home which made it very relaxing to us we highly recommend this place to everyone the host was so great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean. More accurate pictures of the area where the house is located would be nice. Area seemed a little rundown. Train noise is terrible. Every couple of hours during the night and loud. All in all house was nice. Area a little iffy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce J., North Little Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cruising

We went for cruising the Coast. House was great central location!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay!!

The cottage is adorable and convenient to shopping and beaches. We especially loved hanging out at Murkey Waters for live blues music and yummy food. Also, best coffee in town is Perks right across from Hancock Whitney. We made wonderful memories and will definitely return!! Thanks Beth!
Stayed 41 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Ruby J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My stay at Sea Turtle Cottage

Property very clean & comfortable. Host were very Accommodating, it was a holiday weekend, noise from motorcycle game riding through were a little distracted but all were good everyone was on vacation just having fun. Ruby from Chicago
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little cottage

This little cottage worked perfect for us during Jeepin the Coast. It was only about 3.5 miles from Jeep Central, which made it simple to go back and forth. There were plenty of towels and toilet paper in the bathroom and the shower had good water pressure, which felt really good after being in the sun all day.The kitchen was well stocked. All we had to bring was our food and drinks.The property has a small fenced in back yard for your pets and a little deck to hang out on when the weather is nice. Everything was very clean and taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

RETURN VISIT

This was our second stay at Sea Turtle Cottage and, once again, it did not disappoint. There is no better & more central location to take advantage of everything the Gulf Coast has to offer, from Waveland to Ocean Springs. Or you can just walk across the street and have buffet or beignets at the Island View.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gulfport

The property was clean. The owners were quick to solve a problem. Surrounding are was a bit sketchy. If you like the casino directly across the street. Close to the beaches and the 49. We would rebook in the future .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Too rustic!

The property was a bit too rustic for my friends and me. The property could use a good washing and painting. The front porch was dirty and there were dirty towels on table in back yard. Not a great location either.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second booking. We have stayed on the Miss Gulf Coast very often especially for the last 10 years for CTC. This property is perfect for us and our friends as the location has easy access to what each wants to do: casino, beach for just sitting under trees and enjoying it all! This by far the best property I’ve rented for any occasion, CTC, holiday travel , baseball tournaments etc and I use VRBO often ! This place is more than adequately equipped with anything you need and is close to any extra shopping you need . If possible I would book Sea Turtle in Gulfport for every trip there especially CTC in the future ! Owners treat you like family !
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was awesome.. The house felt like a home away from home.. Everything that u needed was there.. 2 min walk to beach.. Would recommend...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time

Check in was fast and everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

We had a great time. Owners cane right away when called. I wish it was a little closer to beach to view. But we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends vacation

7 adults stayed at this nice beach house comfortably, beds were nice and comfortable and house was very clean, very close to the Casino. Being close to the casino can be a little sketchy but never had one issue. If you are staying for casino but don’t want to pay hotel prices, this is the place. Also owner was very relaxed and house rules were simple
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sea Turtle

This is an adorable, well appointed cottage. It is in a perfect location with respect to the beach and city activities. We were comfortable and felt very much home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

dave d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2025 visit

Owner was incredibly helpful during the unusual freezing weather in January and actually moved us to another property for a couple of days when the temperature in the house dropped to an uncomfortable level. They went above all expectations to make sure we were comfortable
Stayed 87 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cutest Cottage

Absolutely loved this little cottage. Super clean, had everything that could be needed and we ended up extending our stay. The backyard was perfect for our dogs. Loved the decor and the tv room. Owners were quick to respond. The walk to the beach is a bit farther than I was thinking but no big deal. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowdy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great VRBO!!

Super clean and cozy!@
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Linda p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

getaway

location was perfect..very roomy but bed in master bedroom very high to get into..backyard was great for our dog..very quiet and comfortable..
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nostalgia Revisted

Our annual Cruising the Coast getaway with friends and family was the BEST this year staying in the center of all activity which made traveling to the different city events very easy and being right next to and in walking distance to one of our favorite places on the coast Island View Casino Gulfport! The house was very well stocked the best I’ve seen in all my years doing VRBO and communication with the owners was so easy and pleasant! The entire week we all felt like we were HOME!! Much so we booked it again for a longer stay next year for CTC 2025!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!

Very clean and spacious! Perfect location! Great amenities and super cozy! Amazing stay for a great price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

MK M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Lovely house, neighborhood is sketchy

The house was lovely, and we for the most part enjoyed our stay. However, I would like to be transparent for any families looking in this area. The neighborhood left us uncomfortable about our safety at times, and with childen in tow, this was an issue. The first night of our stay our teenage who was
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous spacious property

Very comfortable. All of us had plenty of room. Did not feel crowded at all. The Jack and Jill connected front rooms were perfect for my husband, I and our son. Back yard was so nice to relax in during the evenings. Walking distance to the beach and casino. Loved the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Beth Swigris

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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

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.

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English

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