We just received news last night that we, Turtle Beach Resort, have been awarded a very large honor. The 2008 Frommers Guide awarded Turtle Beach Resort a 3-star rating! We cannot express how delighted and honored we are to have received the highest rating possible from Frommers. With that said, we are the only place in Sarasota that has received the highest rating with the exception of the Ritz Carlton. We are so excited by this news and very proud that all of our hard work has not gone unnoticed. Take it from Frommers...whether you are looking for a quiet, romantic getaway or just a place for your family to relax and unwind from the stress of every day life...Turtle Beach Resort on Siesta Key is the place to go! You'll enjoy beautiful sunrises over Little Sarasota Bay and with just a very short walk from the resort you can enjoy the amazing sunsets over the Gulf at Turtle Beach. Don't forget to keep your eyes peeled while sitting on one of our many private docks for dolphins swimming nearby. It's not unusual to see them frolicking in the bay just 50 feet away from the docks! If you're a nature lover, you won't want to miss out on a canoe or kayaking adventure to one of the several islands in the bay that is designated as a natural habitat for wildlife or boat to the secret beach for a nice quiet picnic lunch or beautiful sunset. Regardless of what you prefer to do, Turtle Beach Resort has something for everyone...we hope to see you soon!

Today has turned out to be a beautiful day here at Turtle Beach Resort...a little on the windy side but temps in the low 70's...much more comfortable than the low 60's we experienced just yesterday! It may not be quite the right weather for taking out one of our canoes or kayaks but it's definitely nice enough to sit on the end of one of our many private fishing docks and casting a reel in. You never know...you may just catch your dinner for the evening! The sunsets have been absolutely gorgeous lately too. You can either take a very short walk over to Turtle Beach for a good view or sit with your sweetheart on our upper level sun deck at the new Inn. Our most recent guests can hardly believe how peaceful and tranquil the resort is. Even if we are full, you will still feel like the only one here...it's like your own private oasis, what more could you ask for?! Don't be fooled by this slightly cooler weather we've experienced the last couple of days either...we are expecting the temps to reach back up into the 80's in the next few days. A far cry from the winter storms going on up north! Time for a vacation anyone??

**We are offering special rates this weekend, December 21st-22nd, please call for details!

It's just another day in paradise here at Turtle Beach Resort! The weather is still incredibly warm, 80 degrees, breezy and full of sunshine. Whether you are looking for a quiet, romantic getaway or just a break from the cold weather...Turtle Beach Resort is the place to go. Relaxing in your own private hammock or one on the water's edge is an ideal way to spend a tranquil day like today. If fishing is your forte, we have private docks to fish from and we even provide our guests with the equipment. You're almost guaranteed to get a bite whether fishing from the lagoon at the Inn or in Little Sarasota Bay at our bay side resort. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins while you're at it! The sunset views from the Inn are absolutely amazing, some of the best on Siesta Key..what a wonderful way to wrap up your day.

**Don't forget...we are extending our lower summer rates until December 20th, call for details!

Tired of Christmas shopping? Take a break and come relax at Turtle Beach Resort on beautiful Siesta Key! The weather has been in the mid 80's the last few days...perfect beach weather. Today the sky is an amazing blue, slightly breezy and the water looks tempting enough to jump in! Take advantage of this time to get away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and unwind in one of our hammocks on the water's edge or in your own private hot tub. If it's adventure you seek, take one of the canoes, kayaks or waterbikes we provide at no additional cost and explore what Little Sarasota Bay has to offer to nature lovers. We hope to see you soon!

**We are extending our lower summer rates for an extra week, until December 20th. Please call for details.

Happy Friday! It is a gorgeous day today here at Turtle Beach Resort...the weather is calm and 80 degrees. Looks like it is going to be another beautiful weekend. Just imagine yourself taking an adventure through Little Sarasota Bay on one of our complimentary canoes or kayaks or even watching the sunset at the "secret" beach just at the end of the island of Siesta Key! If you haven't made your reservation for this weekend, it's not too late! We have a variety of king and queen studios, one bedroom suites and two bedroom/one bath cottages available...something for everyone. You couldn't ask for a more glorious spot to get away from life's little worries and stress and just relax...

**We are offering special discounted rates on select units for this weekend, Friday and Saturday, December 7th & 8th. Please call for details!

Greetings from Turtle Beach Resort! It couldn't be a more gorgeous Monday...the weather is spectacular, perfectly clear blue skies and temperature in the low 70's. Charlie, our resident blue heron, stopped by for a visit this morning, taking a few sips of water from the pool. It's always a blessing to see Charlie come by for a visit! Little Sarasota Bay appears to be nice and calm, great kayaking and canoe day. Today would be the perfect day to keep your eyes peeled for some frolicking dolphins in the bay or the lagoon. If you're looking for something romantic, this is the perfect spot...imagine yourself and your loved one laying lazily in a hammock right on the water's edge. If it's peace and tranquility you desire, this is the place for you so come and visit us soon!

It's a beautiful Saturday here at Turtle Beach Resort! The morning started off windy, cloudy and a bit on the chilly side but now the sky is clear and blue and the sun is shining down it's welcomed warmth. What started out as a not so pretty day has now turned into an absolutely gorgeous one. Just yesterday the staff here at Turtle Beach Resort got to enjoy the sight of a dolphin swimming just 100 feet off our docks in the bay, chasing mullet! We had some delightful guests from NY take off for their first kayaking adventure to go enjoy the sunset on the private, secluded beach just at the end of the island. This truly is the place to come for a quiet, relaxing getaway!

**Don't miss out on our special rates we are offering until December 14th, please call for details!

Guest Testimonials

"Dear David & Gail,

We couldn't have chosen a more beautiful place to get married and honeymoon. The cottage is idyllic and the location is perfect. Thanks for all of your great restaurant recommendations as well, we enjoyed them all immensely.
We plan to come back in subsequent years to celebrate our anniversary and look forward to seeing you again."

~ Guests from Palmer, MA


"Dave & Gail,

We had a blast,
Time went too fast!

Food, hot tub, and what a view,
All over the island-so much to do!

Ophelia's is as romantic as can be,
Bob's Boathouse-lots of fun-just wait and see!

This morning is sad and we want to pout,
Unfortunately it is time to checkout!

But time will pass for Donna & me,
And we'll be back, to this little heaven by the sea!

We had a great time!"

~ Guests from Ft. Myers, FL

It's Wednesday here at Turtle Beach Resort and I must say, it is a little overcast and breezy yet still so beautiful! The tranquility here is such a breath of fresh air, especially for those who find themselves caught in the daily "rat race". If that is the case, then you will definitely enjoy this peaceful, romantic spot on the water. Just take it from our past guests:

"Dear David & Gail,

For the second visit, again, utter bliss! This visit was for our BIG 1st Anniversary. We want to visit again and again. One day even bring our children when we have them. Thank you for the lovely place to come and also the memories, present and future."

**We are also offering a special rate for the studios and one bedroom suites in our new Inn for this weekend, Friday and Saturday 11/30 & 12/1. Please call for details!

Today is Monday and it is still an amazing 85 degrees and breezy here at Turtle Beach Resort...hard to believe Christmas is just right around the corner! Whether you're reading this from cold and blustery New York or windy Chicago or maybe from arctic Alaska...come and visit us, take a break and enjoy the beautiful sunsets, gorgeous weather and bay views we have to offer here.

We are currently offering a special rate during the week, Sunday through Thursday nights, at our Summer mid-week rates from now until December 14th. Please call us for details!

Today is Sunday, still 85 degrees in Siesta Key, ten deg. above average the last few weeks and wonderful breezy, balmy weather... if you stay at Turtle Beach Resort don't miss the amazing Sunday brunch you can walk to at the nearby waterfront restaurant. You sit on the water's edge, get breakfast or lunch and that includes a mimosa, bloody mary or cosmopolitan all for approx. $8.95! the best value in Sarasota.... and you can see the dolphins swim by....also on Sunday before sunset anyone in the area should go to the main Siesta Beach to see the unique "drum circle" only on Sundays before sunsets.. this one will be amazing with the full moon!! Drummers with bongos, belly dancers, locals and tourists... it is a sight to see.. and you don't have to drive 10 hours to Key West!

Saturday, a wonderful day at Turtle Beach Resort on Siesta Key, balmy 80 deg. weather, boaters out in the bay and intercoastal waterways, dolphins swimming by..feeling lazy in the hammocks, watching the pelicans and herons fish in the saltwater schools passing by... relaxing in the hot tubs, forgetting about work, stress and all the shopping going on in the malls!

We had a great honeymoon at Turtle Beach Resort. The "cottage" atmosphere was much more hospitable than staying in a large hotel. The canoe ride to the "private" beach was very enjoyable. Also liked how quiet the resort was. We'll be back for one of our anniversaries, I'm sure... Honeymooners from NY.

Dolphins on Siesta Key

It is almost 80 degrees the day before Thanksgiving.. dolphins are swimming by Turtle Beach Resort, frolicking in the saltwater bay in front of the cottages and the lagoon behind the beach at the new Inn at Turtle Beach, Siesta Key's all inclusive resort with kayaks, canoes, paddleboat, fishing gear, bikes, waterbikes and private large hot tubs for every unit... 3 waterfront restaurants to walk to and the beach with fantastic sunsets.