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

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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
  • Gulfport Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Island View Casino
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Port of Gulfport
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • 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 flat screen TV. An antique full size burl maple bed with matching armoire and an antique single brass bed 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 flat screen TV.
Fun continues in the fenced backyard with grilling, yard games 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 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 watch. 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, or check out an event or a game at Coliseum Beach. 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 - 2 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
  • ‪Island View High Limt Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach Coffee Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stage Bar - ‬10 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.

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.

Languages:

English

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