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Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores

Vacation home with private pool, steps from Gulf Shores Beach

Across the street from Gulf Shores' pristine beaches, Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores offers a relaxing retreat with a private pool and large patio perfect for lounging. This beautiful beach house features free High-speed WiFi, plenty of seating for dining, and stainless steel appliances to make entertaining larger groups effortless.

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Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pool
Kitchen

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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 each bedroom, 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 a 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. (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.

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

At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Double-glazed windows
Garden
Recycling

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Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

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

Pets

Pets not 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

Property is also known as

10894

About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores, Alabama

What's nearby

Hangout Music Fest - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Gulf Shores Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Gulf State Park - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
Waterville USA - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles

Restaurants

‪The Hangout - ‬16 min walk
‪The Catch - ‬2 min drive
‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬3 min drive
‪Sunliner Diner - ‬16 min walk
‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Orange Beach Beaches and Wade Ward Nature Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Surfing Turtle Gulf Shores Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Logan C.

Jun 30, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Seth N.

Jul 9, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

Jul 28, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob D.

Aug 13, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Jul 27, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Jun 19, 2024

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!!

10/10 Excellent

Heddi S.

Jun 9, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

Jun 11, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

May 30, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Apr 29, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Leigh O.

Apr 27, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

Apr 25, 2023

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