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 smart TV. An antique full size iron and brass bed, brass twin bed and antique burl armoire 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 large smart TV. Fun continues in the fenced backyard with grilling, 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, park 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 watching. Amtrak (2025) has renewed its service from mobile to New Orleans and you can walk to the train depot! 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.
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
Property # 401086
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Gulfport
Located in Gulfport, this cottage is in the city center and near the beach. Travelers 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 TrainTastic are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
Gulfport - Biloxi Intl. Airport (GPT) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Island View Casino Resort - 5 min walk
Island View Casino Buffet - 4 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Carter Green's Steakhouse - 6 min walk
C&G Grill - 6 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).
How much does it cost to stay at The Sea Turtle Cottage. Quaint, historic and steps from the gulf!?
As of May 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sea Turtle Cottage. Quaint, historic and steps from the gulf! on Jun 1, 2026 start from $140, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the 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!?
Check-out is at 10:00 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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
What a wonderful property. I stayed for two months while finding a home to purchase here on the Coast. It was so comfortable and the house had everything I needed. It was great being right there by the beach and access to great restaurants and anything you want to do on The Coast. I highly recommend staying here. Thank you Beth for being such a wonderful host.
The house was very clean and had a feeling of being home which made it very relaxing to us we highly recommend this place to everyone the host was so great
This is an adorable, well appointed cottage. It is in a perfect location with respect to the beach and city activities. We were comfortable and felt very much home away from home.
The property was two blocks from a white sand beach, though you could only wade in the water. It was centrally located for all the family's activities, and the house was comfortable.
7 adults stayed at this nice beach house comfortably, beds were nice and comfortable and house was very clean, very close to the Casino. Being close to the casino can be a little sketchy but never had one issue. If you are staying for casino but don’t want to pay hotel prices, this is the place. Also owner was very relaxed and house rules were simple
The Sea Turtle is cute and quaint. The cottage had everything we needed. It was located close to the beach and many attractions. I would highly recommend this location.
This is our second booking. We have stayed on the Miss Gulf Coast very often especially for the last 10 years for CTC. This property is perfect for us and our friends as the location has easy access to what each wants to do: casino, beach for just sitting under trees and enjoying it all! This by far the best property I’ve rented for any occasion, CTC, holiday travel , baseball tournaments etc and I use VRBO often ! This place is more than adequately equipped with anything you need and is close to any extra shopping you need . If possible I would book Sea Turtle in Gulfport for every trip there especially CTC in the future ! Owners treat you like family !
The cottage is adorable and convenient to shopping and beaches. We especially loved hanging out at Murkey Waters for live blues music and yummy food. Also, best coffee in town is Perks right across from Hancock Whitney. We made wonderful memories and will definitely return!! Thanks Beth!
Amber O.
Stayed 41 nights in Dec 2019
About the host
Hosted by Beth Swigris
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
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests