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Delightful escape with direct beach access, WiFi, furnished deck, & full kitchen

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 123540 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gulf Shores, AL
  • West Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Delightful escape with direct beach access, WiFi, furnished deck, & full kitchen

Mar Tortuga

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Gulf Shores has everything you need to slip right into the coastal lifestyle, especially when you make this fantastic retreat home for a while! Mar Tortuga is anything but your average getaway, as you will be spoiled in no time with the spacious interior, central location, and easy access to the sugar-white sand of the gulf. As soon as you step foot inside, you will see that this home is more than ready to assist in entertaining the whole family with ease. Hop into the luxurious full kitchen and take advantage of the stainless steel appliances, ample cookware, stunning countertops, and dishwasher to show off your cooking skills with ease. The rest of the gang will love hanging out in the living room with a movie playing on the flatscreen TV or at the dining table for a game night.

When the sun starts to go down, bring a cocktail out to the furnished deck and watch the pink and orange haze of sunset disappear. A long walk on the dan is never a bad idea either, as you have direct beach access from the back door! This is a truly unique coastal getaway, so book your stay while it lasts!

Things to know
Free WiFi & cable
Private washer/dryer

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alabama
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Gulf Shores

Located in Gulf Shores, this holiday home is on the beach. The Park at OWA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. Shrimpy's Mini Golf and Waterville USA are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Gulf Shores, AL

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Waterville USA - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burro Azul - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful escape with direct beach access, WiFi, furnished deck, & full kitchen pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Delightful escape with direct beach access, WiFi, furnished deck, & full kitchen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful escape with direct beach access, WiFi, furnished deck, & full kitchen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Delightful escape with direct beach access, WiFi, furnished deck, & full kitchen located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach. Lagoon Pass Park is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin R.

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

Perfect

Amazing location and the house is beautiful. Everything was clean and well maintained in this fantastic property. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeannie G.

Great place for a large group!

We loved the deck and walkway to the beach over the berm.
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

A beautiful place to stay! We have already booked next year 's vacation there.

Loved the way the home was decorated.
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8/10 Good

Ashley S.

Wonderful Home!

Our family of 10 stayed here for 3 nights and had the best time! The house was super nice! There were a few minor things that I will list but not a deal breaker that we won’t stay here again! There were limited towels/washcloths in the bathrooms/kitchen. There were no extra garbage bags and limited supply of dishwasher/laundry tablets. Next time, we will bring extra. The carpet in the bedrooms do need to be replaced or cleaned really well. All of the bedrooms were listed as king beds but one of the upstairs bedrooms was definitely not a king. The things we loved was the spaciousness of the home, the view, and the beach privacy. Overall, definitely want to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Excellent

My family and I had a wonderful time. The house is plenty large enough for all to have private space. It had everything we needed to prepare meals. Walking to the beach was easy because of the boardwalk. We loved this feature. We have already booked our stay for 2025.

8/10 Good

Tina W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family week

It was a very relaxing week. The house was great . Spent time with are son an family an granddaughter great grandson
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Fantastic

We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay for our family vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Cindy

House was wonderful. Big rooms, bathrooms, den. The boardwalk to the beach was wonderful. Washer/dryer upstairs and downstairs was the best thing ever. This is just a wonderful house.
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10/10 Excellent

Liz n.

Gorgeous beach home-bring ice and trash bags

Location and beach are perfect
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10/10 Excellent

Johnna H.

Wonderful family time

This was our second time at Mar Tortuga. The home is beautiful and large enough for our extended family. The number of bathrooms is perfect. We wanted a less crowded beach area, and we had it all to ourselves. The boardwalk is great! The kitchen is well stocked. The covered and open decks are really nice to use. We caught a variety of fish for dinner right from shore. The drive is quick and easy to groceries, restaurants and shopping, yet the house is just past the more commercial or congested area. Most beds are comfortable. We would love to visit again!
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10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Great vacation!

Great location and combined privacy and easy access to Gulf Shore Activities.
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10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Great place to stay!

We loved the house. Particularly its covered decks.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Kenneth F.

Mar Tartuga

The house is in a great location fronting an uncrowded beach. The house has large rooms and all amenities you would expect. We especially like the porch/patio area, the large dining/living area, and the three full baths.

10/10 Excellent

Robin A., Northwest Arkansas

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

Annual Family Vacation

We LOVED this house! It was perfect for our annual family beach vacation! Great layout! We are already planning our next vacation and staying at this house for years to come!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Susan C.

Great location, good house.

The house was in a great location, right on the beach, plenty of space for our 9 guests. Kitchen had everything we need. Beds were good and bathrooms were lovely. My only complaint was that the cleanliness was not up to my standards. The house needed a deep clean and the company stated that they don’t do that in between each guest but rather at the end of the busy season.
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10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Lovely Home in a Great Location

Mar Tortuga is a large, well-appointed home located right on the beach on Gulf Shores. Its best feature is the dune walkover, where you can sit and drink your morning tea right on the edge of the waves. The upper and lower decks afford great views of the ocean. Inside, the furnishings are nice. The layout of the home is spacious and convenient, with a full kitchen and every bedroom having a dedicated bathroom. The only drawback is that the only source for tv viewing is streaming, and with the current internet data speed, it would be challenging to stream on more than one device at a time. All in all Mar Tortuga is our favorite home in Gulf Shores and we have already reserved another stay.
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10/10 Excellent

David T.

Great house

This house has everything you need. Lots of dishes and plenty of pots and pans. The view of the GULF is everywhere. There was 6 adults and we had more than enough room.

6/10 Okay

Cory B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Dirty and broken appliances

Beautiful property. When we checked in though there were probably 40 dead flies in the windowsill in the downstairs bedroom. I cleaned it! Air vent at the top of the stairs was extremely dirty with probably a half an inch of dust on it. I sent pictures to vacasa with no response. TV did not work in the downstairs bedroom at all. Coffee maker broke( the warmer plate stopped working) so we went out and bought a new coffee maker for the property, messaged Vacasa 3 or 4 times with no response. The local Vacasa has not responded to any of our messages, they have not done anything to make this right. Very disappointed after reading the great reviews! Also disappointing that the only downstairs bedroom has no working television when it is advertised that there is one is very disappointing!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Billie R.

Great location

Mar Tortuga offered everything we wanted plus some. The place was well kept, clean & perfectly located in Gulf Shores.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

Lartigue Family

The house was beautiful and well equipped with everything you need. Just steps from the beach and the outside deck was great! We will book again next year😀🏖

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