Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores, Alabama
$1109 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 20

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Surfing Turtle — Your Classic Beach Getaway in Gulf Shores



Welcome to Surfing Turtle, a spacious beach house packed with coastal charm, modern comforts, and room for the whole family! Featuring our iconic Surfing Turtle logo out front—the ultimate spot for your arrival photos—this 2,600 sq. ft. retreat sits just across the street from the beach, exactly 400 feet from the pedestrian crosswalk to the sand.



Space to Gather (and Space to SpreadOut)

Designed to comfortably host up to 20 guests across 5 bedrooms plus extra sleeping areas, this home balances big-group fun with quiet privacy:



Living & Sunrooms: Unwind in the main living room with two couches and two oversized armchairs, or step into the bright upstairs sunroom featuring an extra couch and reading chair.



Quiet Nooks: Need a break from the crowd Grab a book at the private front-entry chair nook or hide away in one of several cozy spots tucked throughout the home.



Game Room: Kick back in the expansive game room, complete with a full-size air hockey table, a large TV, two very comfortable couches, and additional seating for game night.



Dining & Fully Equipped Kitchen

The heart of the home is ready for your whole crew. The fully equipped kitchen is stocked with abundant utensils, dishware, multiple coffee pots, and multiple toasters—plus a dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, and microwave. Enjoy meals together with flexible seating options:



Main dining room table



Adjacent kitchen counter seating



Screened-in deck area featuring two dining/game tables right off the kitchen



Outdoor Living & Amenities



Huge Wrap-Around Deck: Enjoy coastal breezes from the elevated wrap-around deck.



Private Saltwater Pool: Cool off in your own private pool surrounded by a spacious sun deck loaded with lounge chairs.



Ample Parking: Skip the cramped condo garages—our front yard parking area fits up to 7 smaller vehicles with ease.



Whether you're planning a multi-family vacation, a reunion, or a beach trip with friends, Surfing Turtle delivers classic Gulf Shores charm just steps from the Gulf!

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Recycling Unit Size: 2600 Sq Ft (242 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Water Park Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Air Hockey Arcade/game Room Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Note From Host: Strict No Smoking/Vaping Anywhere Instant Eviction Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 20

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Gregory

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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!!

  • Carolyn P.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    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!

  • Jacob D.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 24, 2024

    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.

  • Kevin P.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 16, 2024

    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.

  • Seth N.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jul 4, 2024

    Really clean nice place to stay at, owners were awesome to deal with, I’ll definitely be staying again!

  • Logan C.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 10, 2024

    The house was nice and located close to all attractions. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Heddi S.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 5, 2024

    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!

  • Renee C.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2023

    Stayed Jun 5, 2023

    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!

  • Nicole C.

    Submitted May 30, 2023

    Stayed May 24, 2023

    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.

  • Mark M.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2023

    Stayed Apr 27, 2023

    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!

  • Leigh O.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2023

    Stayed Apr 26, 2023

    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!

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