Turtle Beach Resort

Paradise. If you like hanging outside in a hammock, sitting on a swing on a dock overlooking the bay, kayaking through the mangroves or to a private beach, fishing, or relaxing by the pool then this is the place for you.
There’s so much life in the bay that this resort sits on. The mullet continuously are jumping out of the water. You can see schools of fish everywhere around the grass beds and sandbars. We saw dolphin feeding this morning 100 feet off the dock. We caught 2 keeper drum right off the docks. They have grills right there so you can cook your catch if you’re up for it.
The staff was great! They were extremely friendly and helpful with any questions we had.
We’ve vacationed in Siesta Key and Turtle Beach many times and this is our favorite spot. We would definitely return. Keep in mind, they have 2 locations. One family friendly and one that’s more geared towards couples. We stayed in the more family friendly one with our young kids and close friends and their child.

I surprised my girlfriend with a quick get-​away trip to Siesta Key and had the pleasure of staying at the Turtle Beach Resort. As soon as you walk in you cannot help but feel tranquil and serene. The landscaping and entire presentation was peaceful.
Our cottage was pleasant, having our own kitchen and eating area was very convenient. The views? Amazing. Waking up every morning ocean side with our own dock and jacuzzi facing the water was fantastic.
The only downside was the activity equipment needs updating. When I expressed my concern to ownership, my feedback was heard and I was told that they will be updating the equipment relatively soon. The fact that my feedback taken seriously really shows how much ownership cares about their customers and it ensured that I will be returning again on my next visit to Siesta Key. Thank you again for a wonderful and pleasant stay!

Went for birthday trip and was not disappointed. Stayed in jasmine cottage and was able to bring dog who was very happy. They have an incredible pool and many activities to keep you entertained. Canoes, kayaks, bikes and fishing poles. The manager and owners are so helpful and kind and make a point to make sure you are happy and welcome. Can not say enough good things definitely going to return!!!

We stayed here for my birthday last year for two days and it was amazing. Across the street from the most beautiful beaches in the world on a canal.
They supply all the fishing equipment, Canoes, BBQ, everything. The pool overlooks the water and its just beautiful:) and pet friendly.
I think I will go back this year again.
The staff was so amazing and helped with everything we could have wanted.
Its truly a special place. I took a long needed nap in a hammock a quick stint in the hot tub and back to the beach!
Complete privacy also, you could walk around naked if you like cause your bungalow is fenced in.
Its an amazing place. Enjoy!

Overall this was a great experience. The pictures are a little deceiving, it is a nice private area, but the rooms are right next to each other. I went on a slow time so there weren’t many people there the time I was there and it was very nice. The staff is insanely friendly and is what I feel made it worth while. It was also very nice having free usage of certain things like the kayaks, canoes, fishing poles, etc. There is some good fishing there, my girlfriend and I caught quite a few fish while we were there. I recommend getting some live bait (shrimp), it makes a huge difference. Some of the staff there know how to fillet the fish also, so you can keep what you catch.
The only downside I would say is the place could use a little RNR. There were a lot of minor things that were quite obvious that could easily be fixed by the staff for very minimal cost.

A week at Turtle Beach Resort flew by. This is my second review on Unilocal,but I had to tell the world how amazing of a place this is! We were so happy that we got to experience it and as much as I want to keep it to myself, it is worth sharing.
I first heard about Turtle Beach Resort from a trusted friend who could not stop raving about this peaceful oasis on the Gulf Coast of Florida. We usually vacation in Miami when we are in Florida and I forgot about the recommendation for a few years until my husband told me that he had a business trip in Tampa and that we should spend some time there when he was finished. I then remembered that Siesta Key was close by and we should look into that magical spot. I quickly searched for Turtle Beach Resort and found a bunch of amazing reviews and some that were not so flattering. I was a bit concerned but trusted the recommendation from my friend who is a top consultant in interior design and an extreme perfectionist.
When we pulled up to the Resort we were excited to be away and be out of the intensity of Manhattan and our every day lives, then we began to walk down the stone path towards to the water and the office and my mouth literally dropped open when I saw that stunning view with the impeccable landscape. It was so tropical I forgot I was still in America.
When we walked into the office Dave, the owner was there to greet us. He was so personable and hysterically funny. He will make you laugh and feel like you’re apart of the family five minutes after meeting him. He began to ask about what we would like to do and eat and gave us the best recommendations! We would have been so lost in Sarasota without his help on the best places to eat. And do not be fooled– Sarasota has some incredible mom and pop finds that were a pleasure to go to instead of the typical touristy or chain places.
Dave then showed us to our well equipped and perfectly decorated private cottage that was overlooking the water. After that it was like heaven, it felt like we were on our own private island. I slipped into one of the Resort’s bathrobes and the vacation was in full swing. We took advantage of the Resorts’s hammocks, bike rides, fishing, sunsets that were picture perfect (really, it is the background on my phone), and close proximity to the beach. Another huge bonus of the Resort is their discount to the gourmet French restaurant Miguel’s. We got a five course dinner for the two of us for what we would pay for appetizers in the city and it was so good we had to go back twice!
We have gone back once already and in May we will be going back again with my sister and her three children. The resort is really unique and I am so happy we found it.

Wow this place was fab.
Went here on our anniversary and had a blast. It was in a perfect place. It was walking distance to a couple of restaurants and you could take a canoe across the little lake to the small strip of land that on the other side was the most beautiful ocean. We had our own hot tub!!! You felt like you were alone because each room was so private. It was so relating and a perfect little place to get away to.

I had a great time here. This is an interesting «resort» and worth a visit. Every room has a private outdoor jacuzzi and patio and it is very quiet. It is a really relaxing place to get away from everything in your life for a few days. The resort and inn owners are very friendly and do a good job at keeping the place clean and pleasant. There are also free kayaks and bikes and other things that you can use to explore Siesta Key. I will go back. Very nice place.