Boaters and Fishermen welcome!!!

If you have a boat and are looking for a relaxing waterfront resort, then you have found it! We have ten cottages located on the bay side. All have their own large private hot tubs and beautiful bay views. We have boat docks to dock your boat and fish off of. We are walking distance to the beach and boat launch. We offer unlimited use of canoes, kayaks, bicycles, beach and fishing gear. We have three restaurants within walking distance for lunch and dinner. Feel free to call or email us for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Hot Fall Discounted Rates for the "Inn" & "Resort"!!!

We are running a Hot Fall Special for the months of September-December!!! Please call to inquire for last minute savings!!!! We have two properties, the "Inn at Turtle Beach" a romantic couples only inn on the lagoon behind the beach, only a two minute walk to the beach and the "Turtle Beach Resort" a family/pet friendly resort on the Little Sarasota Bay, on a three minute walk to the beach. Every unit has their own large private hot tub and fully equipped kitchen!!! We also have FREE use of canoes, kayaks, bicycles, beach and fishing gear!!! Hurry up and make your reservation today to take advantage of the fantastic savings!!!Call us at: 941-349-4554 to save today!

What a beautiful sunny day....

WOW! The weather is sunny, breezy and 89 degrees today. What a beautiful day at the resort. Picture lounging in one of our hammocks overlooking the bay reading a book or taking a nap. Imagine just relaxing outside, watching dolphins, manatee and beautiful birds play in the bay. Why not take a couple days away from the every day stresses and spend it here at our resort, and let your mind, body, and spirit drift away. Its such an electrifying atmosphere of peace, beauty and serenity. Call us today to make your getaway reservation. We'd love to be your destination for relaxation!

Bring your doggy pal along for a vacation of a lifetime!!!

We do welcome pets and their owners into our beautiful bay side cottages. Each cottage has its own large private hot tub, hammock, king or queen beds, fully equipped kitchen and beautiful bay views. Your pet will enjoy going along to the many pet friendly restaurants in the area, as well as a trip to our local dog park or dog beach, only 20 minutes away. How about taking your furry friend to our local dog bakery or even the doggy day spa for some pampering. Your pet will enjoy relaxing in the shaded areas outdoors, or riding along in the canoe with you to our small islands with low sand bars to play on, or how about chasing the little lizards around. Its a pets haven here at Turtle Beach Resort, where not only the owners can relax and enjoy it, the doggies can too! Hope to see you soon!(Pet fees do apply).

Words from our guests....

We enjoyed our stay! Tony, Joe, Mia, Christopher and our beloved "Abbey". Weather, water and facilities were just great!!! Wow! We even stumbled upon a group of manatee!!!

Thank you,
The Conzas from St. Pete, Florida

A little bit of something special- paradise
Ophelia's restaurant next door is fabulous. We canoed to a private beach- great fun. Cycled until we got tired. We only had one night which was not enough to soak up this laid back resort. We'll just have to come back for a longer stay next time!

Thanks,
J & M M'Cormick from Scotland

We are packing up to leave and hate to go! It is a wonderful resort- thank you for great hospitality! Seeing birds, jumping fish, dolphins, and so many other aspects of wild life will stay with us as great memories. We hope to come back soon!

Thanks,
Peggy, Tom, Ben and Angie Layman from Illinois flatland

Fall season is coming...

Fall is on its way!!! What better time than to take nice little weekday or weekend getaway from it all! We all need a little break from life's everyday stresses. We have units with private hammocks and large private hot tubs. We have had some great weather the last few weeks. Sunny skies, warm, and a bit breezy to keep you cool. We offer complimentary use of canoes, kayaks, bicycles, beach and fishing gear! Its only a 2-3 minute walk to Turtle Beach and we have three great restaurants within walking distance. All of our cottages have their own large private hot tubs and some with hammocks too! If you are ready for relaxation, serenity and comfort, call or email us today for more information! We look forward to seeing you here!

New York Times Travel Article Online today, and our resort is mentioned!!!

This year Stephen Leatherman, known as Dr. Beach and director of the university’s Laboratory for Coastal Research, named Siesta Key’s beach as the second-best in the nation. (Hanalei Bay on Kauai, Hawaii, was first.)

“I use 50 criteria to rate every beach, and in terms of sand alone Siesta Key is definitely the best in the world,” Dr. Leatherman said. Science backs up the hyperbole: Siesta Key’s beach is 99 percent limestone quartz, which stays consistently cool and silky.

To see the full article go to:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/04/travel/escapes/04Siesta.html?_r=1&ref=travel