The Turtle House: A Hidden Getaway In Old Ocean Springs
About the property
- Cottage1100 sqft
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 - 8 nights
A Stones Throw From East Beach And Dog Friendly.
Welcome to Turtle House, a unique Carroll B. Ishee designed home nestled in the woods near East Beach in Ocean Springs. With its angular roof lines, large expanses of glass, different floor levels and decks on three sides, the Turtle House invites guests to be attune to nature. The 2 bedroom, 2 bath house offers a peaceful retreat yet is close to East Beach, Gulf Islands National Seashore, USM-Gulf Coast Research Laboratory and downtown Ocean Springs, a place that has received many national accolades for its livability and beauty. With the decks and back yard, the property is secure for children and pets. The house has room to sleep 6, but plenty of interior and exterior space for entertaining, including an outdoor grill and wet bar. Located on a paved dead-end street, there is enough parking for even the Cruisers. The home is very comfortable for couples and families, and we love pets.
Owner
Dian Willhoite
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- May 23, 2018
Why Dian Willhoite chose Gulf Islands National Seashore Davis Bayou
This is a Carroll B. Ishee house - designed by the noted Gulf Coast architect. It is a Japanese style cottage with decks on three sides. It is located in a cul de sac in a secluded part of Ocean Springs. It has an open floor plan, with large bay windows on the wooded side of the house.
What makes this Cottage unique
Many people enjoy the wildlife that is visible from the house. Birds, rabbits, raccoon, and of course turtles make there appearance on a daily basis. There is a bald eagle nest within one thousand yards of the house. Numerous seabirds and coastal birds are in evidence on any normal day from the bayous, beach, and estuaries nearby. Dolphin sightings from the beach are reasonably common.
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Kids Welcome
- Parking
- Heater
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 11 queen, Master bedroom with bath
- Bedroom 24 bunk bed, Children's bunk room with bath
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower, tub, shower, jetted tub
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower, tub, shower, jetted tub
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Iron & Board
- Air ConditioningAnd ceiling fans in most rooms.
- FireplaceOutdoor fire pit.
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- InternetInternet included with Wifi and cable television.
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens ProvidedAll bedding is provided.
- Living RoomSeating for eight persons.
- ParkingThe house is on a cul de sac, and there is more gated parking space in private fenced yard.
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & UtensilsFully furnished.
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- RefrigeratorIcemaker, filtered water.
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- DiningSeats 6 inside, 4 on the deck, and 4 on the grill porch.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- BooksAn assortment of books.
- Satellite / CableBasic cable is included.
- TelevisionTelevisions in living room, bedroom, and outside on deck.
Outside
- Balcony
- Deck / PatioMultiple large gated private decks with shade, grill, fire pit, table and chairs, and outdoor tv.
- Outdoor GrillPropane with side burner.
- TennisMunicipal tennis courts are two blocks along residential roads.
Suitability
- smoking allowedOutside only, please.
- wheelchair inaccessibleWe are sorry, but his house was built with steps and we cannot accommodate wheelchairs.
Attractions
- museums
- churches
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- marina
- cinemas
- playground
- restaurants
- ruins
- synagogues
- water parks
Leisure Activities
- miniature golf
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- beachcombing
- outlet shopping
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- pier fishing
- cycling
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- parasailing
- deepsea fishing
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
42 Reviews
Latest reviews
The Turtle House Is The Best!
We always have a wonderful time at this little piece of heaven, nestled away in the trees, only a quarter mile from the beach. Dian is the perfect hostess and the beautiful little house is always as neat as a pin when we arrive. She even came over on the day of our arrival and brought us a bottle of wine and we sat and visited on the deck out back. If you visit the Mississippi Gulf Coast, you owe it to yourself to book this little place - you won't be disappointed!
Ocean Springs 2018
Loved the Turtle House!
Kitchen is very visitor ready. Didn't use it a lot, so many good places to eat in Ocean Springs.
Very clean & comfortable house.
Wifi was strong enough to stream Wild Hockey to laptop or Kindle.
Too rainy to use the fire pit, maybe next time!
Hope to return next year!!
Thank you Christine for all your extra help with the TV.
Wonder architect!
Secluded, peaceful and very unique! The perfect place for us. Thanks Dian!
Architectural history jewel!
Lovely private, pet- friendly abode surrounded by woods but close to the center of the Ocean Springs historical district AND the beach. Fun to stay in, all the conveniences, & a room for the kids! Whether you want to BarBQue or fix delicious seafood from the nearby dock, you can! The owner, Diane, makes you feel welcome, shares stories about the area, & explains the architectural details of this bnb. We felt welcome & enjoyed our stay. Next time, our dogs will come!!
Great little house!
We had a great time at the Turtle House. Wish we had better weather but you can't have everything. Hope to be back next year.
Secluded house with fenced back yard for our dog
The house was quiet and away from the City noises. Very hard to find the location unless instructed by property care taker.
The house was adequate but was alarmed when I killed 2 roaches and a centipede in the kitchen the first day. Beds were not very confortable and the livingroom furniture was dirty and smelled. Sorry, but will not return.
These guests brought 5 dogs to the Turtle House. ( notice that they said in the review about the fenced back yard for our dog.) The 5 dogs messed and peed on the bedding. We had to discard it. Shocking. The sofas were a mess and dirty. They left without cleaning up inside the house after all the dogs. When they booked it was for 2 dogs. We are not running a kennel, just pet friendly. I think they were very surprised when I met them and saw all those dogs. They will not stay at the Turtle House again. The house is beautiful and sparking clean again after 2 days cleaning. Unbelievable.
Location
The Turtle House on Gum Street is a unique property designed by Carroll B. Ishee. The house is hidden away in old Ocean Springs. It is built of glass and wood to bring nature inside. We particularly like to have people with dogs. The house has a series of terraces and a yard that dogs enjoy which are all separately enclosed for their safety. The house has two bedrooms and two baths. It sleeps six - this includes two bunkbeds and one queen size bed. The baths have Jacuzzi tubs that are wonderful. There is plenty of safe parking. Car show enthusiasts will note that there is roll in access to the gated yard and room for several cars. You will find it quiet and joyous.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
There is a $50 cleaning fee for each rental. Rates subject to change until reservation is confirmed.