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Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores

Vacation home near Gulf Shores Beach in Gulf Shores

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hangout Music Fest
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this well-placed vacation home, you'll find Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Also, Wade Ward Nature Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Orange Beach Beaches is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hangout Music Fest - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gulf State Park Fishing Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores

Enjoy a much-deserved beach vacation at Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores coastal retreat, and listen to the waves crashing in the distance while the group enjoys plenty of seating for tanning or just kicking back at the private pool and large patio for lounging Poolside. You're just across the street from the beach and the Gulf of Mexico! This beautiful, two-story beach house features , stainless steel appliances, plenty of seating for dining, free High-speed WiFi, and a TV in most of the bedrooms, so entertaining larger groups will be a breeze. When the sun starts to go down, be sure to take advantage of the spacious Deck and enjoy a favorite cocktail in the salty breeze.
If you are looking for an affordable vacation rental house in the heart of Gulf Shores, Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores is the perfect spot for you! Less than a 3-minute walk to beach access (across the street) Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores is a fully equipped coastal house. This cutie is right in the heart of Gulf Shores, Alabama, walking distance to local attractions, including Sea-N-Suds beachfront restaurant, The Hangout, and several other restaurants and souvenir shops.

The bedding arrangement is 4 Kings, 3 full-over-full bunks, and 2 queen sleeper sofas. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything needed to prepare meals and the screened porch. and outdoor deck has chairs, loungers, table. There's a BBQ grill Downstairs by the pool.

Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores has 3 full bathrooms one is a private out door toilet and dressing room and a separate private outdoor shower and an additional foot wash.

The kitchen, Family room, and 2 of the bedrooms (Kings in Both) and a Bathroom are on the main upper floor, one flight of stairs up from ground level. (See the photo) The other bedrooms, bath, and laundry room and large Game room with a full size air hockey table are on the lower ground level.

Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores has lots of Beachy character and the convenience of location, no crowded elevators (house doesn't even have an elevator) , and ample parking. This will become your new favorite place in Gulf Shores.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Heated pool
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 27

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores to the airport?

This vacation home is 5 mi (10-min drive) away from the Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Gulf Shores Beach and 15-minute walk from Orange Beach Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores to downtown Gulf Shores?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Gulf Shores.

Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan C.

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

Nice house

The house was nice and located close to all attractions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob D.

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

Great Place to Stay!

We had a wonderful stay at surfing turtle, it comfortably housed 8 of us on a work group getaway. It was clean and in a very convenient location with easy access to the beach. I was very pleased with the property and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth N.

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

Beach bash

Really clean nice place to stay at, owners were awesome to deal with, I’ll definitely be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

What a great place!

A very short walk to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Wonderful place on Beach Blvd!

Brought the whole family and some friends this time to stay at the surfing turtle! The place was sparkling clean and welcoming! With just a short walk to the beach we had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We celebrated our upcoming 50th anniversary with our 2 sons and their families! The place was wonderful. It was clean, well stocked with all the kitchen and bathroom stuff you need and the pool was an amazing addition! All 12 of us loved everything about it and every minute we were there! Thank you Roy and Cindy for a fantastic week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Perfect house!

The house was extremely clean and had tons of space for our 2 families. The beds were all very comfortable and had tons of “extra’s” like beach wagon, towels, laundry baskets, etc. The walk to the beach was very short, all around a great house to stay in. Owner was extremely friendly also! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heddi S.

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

Perfect house for a friends/family vacation!

Surfing Turtle is an amazing property! The location is ideal - easy access to the beach and a variety of restaurants. The home itself is incredibly spacious, and our group of 16 was thrilled with the cleanliness and amenities. The owner provides access to everything from beach gear to the bath product that you forgot to bring. The house has great gathering spaces both inside and out. We can't wait to return to Surfing Turtle!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

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

What More Could You Need?

Without question this was my best experience renting any property! The property was very clean, nicely decorated, and had plenty of room for us all (Yes we had 16 total people). Location wise it is ideal, a very short walk to the beach, close to restaurants, and entertainment. We are already planning our next trip for a longer stay. Cannot wait to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Stay at Surfing Turtle!!!

We had a large group with us for our Memorial Day trip. The house was perfect! Very spacious, clean, beautifully decorated. The kids enjoyed the air hockey table down stairs while the adults were able to enjoy the private backyard screened porch. The owners were super nice and went out of their way to make sure we had a terrific trip. They had prepared a beach wagon that had everything ( toys, umbrella, chairs), extra beach towels were in the laundry room. Fully stocked the kitchen with any appliances or dishes needed to feed a large group. They did a great job preparing this house for guest. Perfect location (less than 5min walk to the beach), (less than 5min walk to beach store/grocery store), ( 10 min walk to the Hangout). I know everytime we go to Gulf Shores in the future we will try hard to stay at Surfing Turtle. We have already recommended it to many of our friends.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh O.

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

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

First off let me say I love the name Surfing Turtle!! How fun is that? The house is really big, plenty of room for our three families. The game room was a nice surprise! We had air hockey tournaments every night. Love the location, just across the street from the beach! We actually walked back to the house for lunch and we didn't even try to find a bathroom, we just walk back to the house it was so close it's like 2 maybe 3 minutes to walk back. Where the house is located the beach is almost empty. Restaurants and shopping are in walking distance. The deck is huge. We barbecued almost every night. The kitchen had everything we needed. There's multiples of everything including coffee pots and toasters. We absolutely have found our new vacation spot!!! We would recommend to anyone who vacations in this area!!!! 5 STARS FOR SURE!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Incredible experience

We booked The Surfing Turtle for an extended, 3-generation family vacation for 12 people: 6 adults (3 couples) and 6 children. I book a house or condo in a different city every summer for my family, so we have some experience with the process and with different properties. We had an incredible experience. Everything about The Surfing Turtle is first-rate: it's clean, well-supplied from the kitchen to the beach supplies to the linens. There was a king or queen bed for each couple and a full bed for each kid. It had plenty of living space for our party of 12. The location is great: close to everything, but away from the big tourist area. The beach access is close and relatively lightly used. Probably the best part of the experience was the communication. The owners are great: easy to deal with, available, nice, but not overbearing. You're renting from people, not property managers or big-time investors. Bottom line: this is one of the best properties we've ever rented. If we ever return to the Gulf Shores area, we'll definitely stay here again. If this property meets your needs, book it - you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place. This home that Roy and Cindy allowed us to stay in was absolutely perfect for our family. It has just enough space for us to be able to hangout together and enough to allow us to decompress from each other. The beach is literally across the street from the home. Very easily accessible. Roy and Cindy even have beach toys and chairs and “beach approved”towing carts to use as well! Which really came in handy! The kitchen is open and allows for multiple hands to help make breakfast (There were 8 of us). Restaurants and attractions are literally down the road(10-15 minutes tops!!) As awesome as this property is the owners Roy and Cindy are the most attentive family I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Roy may not know it but we are BFF’s! The attention to detail and support are next to none. 10/10 not even close. We left a lot of laughs and joy in this awesome home the past 4 days. I think the part that gave me the most joy was listening to the clicking-clack of the kids playing air hockey all night long. They laughed and played and enjoyed each other with no tvs, cell phones or tablets! As a dad/granddad it made this entire trip for me. We will be back!!