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

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
Living area

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

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Gulfport, MS
  • Popular LocationIsland View Casino7 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort of Gulfport12 min walk
  • Popular LocationMississippi Aquarium3 min drive
  • AirportGulfport, 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
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 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

Property manager

Beth Swigris
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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
Please let me know about the fur babies prior.

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your 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
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. Mississippi Aquarium and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center are also worth visiting. 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 - 6 min walk
  • Island View Casino - 7 min walk
  • Port of Gulfport - 12 min walk
  • Memorial Hospital at Gulfport - 15 min walk
  • Mississippi Aquarium - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Island View Casino Buffet - 4 min walk
  • McDonald's - 2 min drive
  • Prime Cut - 7 min walk
  • Tamale Shak - 16 min walk
  • The Diner - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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?

Located in the heart of Gulfport, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Gulfport Beach and Island View Casino. Bellissimo Spa & Salon and Port of Gulfport are also within 15 minutes. Gulfport Amtrak Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

dave d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My trip
Great location and great attention by owner
Stayed 93 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Old patched up house
The house is old with minimal uplifts and repairs. Some may call it “quaint”, but it needs a lot of work.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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

Deanna Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cozy
The property was great. Walking distance to the casino and beach. Gulfport it’s self is less then desirable. There were no piers open for fishing and the beaches were dirty, with no one on them.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat C., Timpson, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Everything was great! Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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 for 20 years. Our home was lucky enough to survive the devastation of Hurricane 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 we can share our pleasures of the coast with you, our quests, for many years to come and that you will return time and time again.
Owners, Beth Swigris and Martha Sexton

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