MUST SEE INSIDE! 'MAR TORTUGA' GORGEOUS BEACHFRONT HOME OPEN AUG 4-11

 
 
 
Gulf Shores house rental - Mar Tortuga
Mar Tortuga
 
Gulf Shores house rental - Mar Tortuga

Mar Tortuga

Spacious Living Room Overlooks Sugar White Beach, Includes Wet Bar, Leather Sofa

Spacious Living Room Overlooks Sugar White Beach, Includes Wet Bar, Leather Sofa

Kitchen Equipped for Those Who Love to Cook! Beachfront Views, Too!

Kitchen Equipped for Those Who Love to Cook! Beachfront Views, Too!

Mar Tortuga Dining for 10 Plus Stools at the Nearby Breakfast Bar

Mar Tortuga Dining for 10 Plus Stools at the Nearby Breakfast Bar

Another View of Dining Area and Sitting Room Just Beyond that Opens to Porches

Another View of Dining Area and Sitting Room Just Beyond that Opens to Porches

Upstairs King Master Owner's Suite with Private Beachfront Balcony

Upstairs King Master Owner's Suite with Private Beachfront Balcony

Master on Main--1 of 2 Beautiful King Masters with Deluxe Baths, Jacuzzi Tubs

Master on Main--1 of 2 Beautiful King Masters with Deluxe Baths, Jacuzzi Tubs

Mar Tortuga Main Floor Master Bath, Separate Shower & Tub, Custom Touches

Mar Tortuga Main Floor Master Bath, Separate Shower & Tub, Custom Touches

Upstairs Owner's Suite Computer Desk, Mini Refrigerator & Wet Bar

Upstairs Owner's Suite Computer Desk, Mini Refrigerator & Wet Bar

Mar Tortuga Upstairs Master Bath with Jetted Tub and lots of Designer Touches

Mar Tortuga Upstairs Master Bath with Jetted Tub and lots of Designer Touches

NW Upstairs Bathroom

NW Upstairs Bathroom

Back View From the Beach

Back View From the Beach

Dining Area

Dining Area

Upstairs Queen Bedroom also has Daybed and Trundle, Private Bath

Upstairs Queen Bedroom also has Daybed and Trundle, Private Bath

NE Queen Bedroom with Adjoining Bath

NE Queen Bedroom with Adjoining Bath

NE Upstairs Bathroom

NE Upstairs Bathroom

Sitting Area on Main Floor

Sitting Area on Main Floor

Wet Bar and Game Table

Wet Bar and Game Table

Upstairs Laundry Room.

Upstairs Laundry Room.

Deck

Deck

Beachfront Porch Overlooks Sugar White Sands of Gulf Shores

Beachfront Porch Overlooks Sugar White Sands of Gulf Shores

Upstairs Master View from Private Gulf Front Porch

Upstairs Master View from Private Gulf Front Porch

Nestled in the Dunes You'll Feel Away from it All While Just 5 Minutes from Town

Nestled in the Dunes You'll Feel Away from it All While Just 5 Minutes from Town

Relax & Enjoy. Cool Off in the Shade, Enjoy the Swings, Have Dad Grill Dinner!

Relax & Enjoy. Cool Off in the Shade, Enjoy the Swings, Have Dad Grill Dinner!

  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps12
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath

Photos and Description of the Gulf Shores vacation house rental
House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4.5 Baths, (Sleeps 10-12)

Amazing Beachfront home with 4 large bedrooms, 4.5 baths and lots of extras that will make you want to never leave! Mar Tortuga is a wonderful custom home with space to graciously enjoy time with your family amid comfortable furnishings and luxury touches.

It is a cliche but true, pictures don't do it justice. You really do have to see it to believe it. We drove by Mar Tortuga for several years and didn't really give it a second look but the moment we walked inside, our jaws dropped! Actually we only got as far as the covered area underneath with the mural and swings and the best sea oats providing a magical pathway to the beach and we knew--this is a really special place.

Mar Tortuga means Sea Turtle--most years, including 2010, Sea Turtles nest in the dunes in front of the house. If you come in October, you just might see their first journey to the sea.

There is a Large Main Floor Open Living Area with 2 Seating Areas; a Dining Table for 10, plus a Breakfast Bar and a Game Table for more Dining Space; a Beautifully Stocked Kitchen, plus a Wet Bar, Undercounter Ice Maker, and Large Pantry; and Spacious Beachfront Porches, both covered and open to the sun. Relax on the Lounge Chairs with a cool beverage or step right down to the beach.

There is also an Oversized Main Floor King Master complete with a chaise, a futon (for families with small children this is wonderful), and a Deluxe Bath featuring a Separate Shower, Jacuzzi Tub, Double Vanities, Dressing Table and lovely custom tile work. The smaller of the 2 Laundries is on this floor.

The Top Floor features a wonderful OWNER'S SUITE with a large King Bedroom with Private Beachfront Porch; a Desk area with Computer & a Wet Bar with Undercounter Refrigerator; a Huge Master Bath with Separate Tub and Shower, Two Vanities and beautiful finishes. There are 2 More Large Bedrooms: A Queen Bedroom, and a Bedroom with a Queen Bed plus a Daybed and Trundle, each with a Private Bath and a TV. The Very Large primary Laundry Room is on this level.

Great porches offer Amazing Views of Gulf Shores Sugar White Sand Beaches. This Quiet Area of West Beach has a single row of beachfront homes, plus a single row of homes on Little Lagoon. It is a wonderful, quiet area of the beach but it is less than 4.5 miles from the heart of Gulf Shores.

Keywords: Mar Tortuga, Gulf Shores, Beachfront, Gulf Front, wifi, flatscreen TVs, Gulf Shores, Alabama

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About Susan

We are a professional couple with college-age children. We previously had a smaller, simpler home here that was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan. When we rebuilt, we added lots of luxurious touches that we enjoy when we come. With the children busy with their own interests, we find we spend less time here and decided we'd like to have someone enjoying this magical house! We hope your family will create the same kind of special memories at Mar Tortuga that we have over the years.

Our friends Susan & Geoff who live in Gulf Shores and have their own vacation rental beach houses take care of it for us. We know how much they care about making sure our home is clean & well-maintained for our guests, and for our family.

Susan purchased this house in 2008
Gulf Shores house rental - Mar Tortuga

Mar Tortuga

Spacious Living Room Overlooks Sugar White Beach, Includes Wet Bar, Leather Sofa

Spacious Living Room Overlooks Sugar White Beach, Includes Wet Bar, Leather Sofa

Kitchen Equipped for Those Who Love to Cook! Beachfront Views, Too!

Kitchen Equipped for Those Who Love to Cook! Beachfront Views, Too!

Mar Tortuga Dining for 10 Plus Stools at the Nearby Breakfast Bar

Mar Tortuga Dining for 10 Plus Stools at the Nearby Breakfast Bar

Another View of Dining Area and Sitting Room Just Beyond that Opens to Porches

Another View of Dining Area and Sitting Room Just Beyond that Opens to Porches

Upstairs King Master Owner's Suite with Private Beachfront Balcony

Upstairs King Master Owner's Suite with Private Beachfront Balcony

Master on Main--1 of 2 Beautiful King Masters with Deluxe Baths, Jacuzzi Tubs

Master on Main--1 of 2 Beautiful King Masters with Deluxe Baths, Jacuzzi Tubs

Mar Tortuga Main Floor Master Bath, Separate Shower & Tub, Custom Touches

Mar Tortuga Main Floor Master Bath, Separate Shower & Tub, Custom Touches

Upstairs Owner's Suite Computer Desk, Mini Refrigerator & Wet Bar

Upstairs Owner's Suite Computer Desk, Mini Refrigerator & Wet Bar

Mar Tortuga Upstairs Master Bath with Jetted Tub and lots of Designer Touches

Mar Tortuga Upstairs Master Bath with Jetted Tub and lots of Designer Touches

NW Upstairs Bathroom

NW Upstairs Bathroom

Back View From the Beach

Back View From the Beach

Dining Area

Dining Area

Upstairs Queen Bedroom also has Daybed and Trundle, Private Bath

Upstairs Queen Bedroom also has Daybed and Trundle, Private Bath

NE Queen Bedroom with Adjoining Bath

NE Queen Bedroom with Adjoining Bath

NE Upstairs Bathroom

NE Upstairs Bathroom

Sitting Area on Main Floor

Sitting Area on Main Floor

Wet Bar and Game Table

Wet Bar and Game Table

Upstairs Laundry Room.

Upstairs Laundry Room.

Deck

Deck

Beachfront Porch Overlooks Sugar White Sands of Gulf Shores

Beachfront Porch Overlooks Sugar White Sands of Gulf Shores

Upstairs Master View from Private Gulf Front Porch

Upstairs Master View from Private Gulf Front Porch

Nestled in the Dunes You'll Feel Away from it All While Just 5 Minutes from Town

Nestled in the Dunes You'll Feel Away from it All While Just 5 Minutes from Town

Relax & Enjoy. Cool Off in the Shade, Enjoy the Swings, Have Dad Grill Dinner!

Relax & Enjoy. Cool Off in the Shade, Enjoy the Swings, Have Dad Grill Dinner!

Nearest Airport : Pensacola at 40 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Dauphin Island Ferry at 28 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Hwy 59 at 4 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Bahama Bob's, Tequila's at 2.5 Miles
Nearest Golf : Gulf State Park, Craft Farms at 6 Miles
Nearest Point of Interest : Mar Tortuga Beach House
Nearest Point of Interest : Lagoon Pass, where the Gulf feeds the Lagoon
Nearest Point of Interest : Waves Market, Boudreaux's Seafood, West Beach Grill
Nearest Point of Interest : Bahama Bob's Beachside Grill, Tequila's Mexican
Nearest Point of Interest : Main Public Beach
Nearest Point of Interest : The Hangout
Nearest Point of Interest : Waterville USA
Nearest Point of Interest : Walmart
Nearest Point of Interest : Lulu's @ Homeport Marina
Nearest Point of Interest : Tanger Outlet Mall, North 10 miles from Beach Blvd
Car: necessary

Near 2 Historic Forts, National Naval Air Museum, USS Alabama Battleship Museum, Charter Fishing Boats, Dolphin Cruises and more

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Changeover Day: sunday

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Notes

  • From $1470- $4695/wk
  • US Dollars
  • Jan/Feb 2013: $2495/month with 2 month rental starting Jan 2
  • Spring 2013: Mar 3-May 4 ... $2,495/wk; May 5-May 18 ... $2,995/wk
  • Summer 2013: May $3,495/wk; May 26- Jun 1... $3995/wk; Jun 2-Jun 15 $4295/wk
  • Late Summer 2013: Jun 16-Aug 3... $4,695/wk; Aug 4-Aug 10 $4295
  • Early Fall 2013: Aug 11-17..$3995/wk; Aug 18-Sept 7..$3495; Sep 8-Oct 26 $2370/wk
  • Oct 27-Dec 31...$1995/wk
  • $249 Cleaning, $45 Processing, $39 Damage Insurance, 11% Lodging Tax

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Property Type:
  • house
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Location Type:
  • Beach
  • Beachfront ...
    Gorgeous sugar white sand beach and beautiful sea oats.
Theme:
  • Family
  • Luxury
General:
  • Parking
  • Heating
  • Iron & Board
  • Alarm Clock
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Laundry Soap
  • Paper Towels
  • Basic Soaps
  • Toilet Paper
  • Internet
  • Towels Provided
  • Parking Off Street ...
    Room for a total of 5 cars.
  • Covered Parking ...
    Covered parking for two cars
  • Air Conditioning ...
    Zoned Air
  • Washing Machine ...
    (2)
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    (2)
  • Linens Provided ...
    Bring your Beach Towels, we have the rest!
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computer Available
  • Telephone
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer ...
    We do have room for a boat. RVs may not be hooked up to the house.
Kitchen:
  • Grill
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Stove
  • Blender
  • Lobster Pot
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen ...
    Lots of pots & pans & utensils. Large pantry for your use. Undercounter icemaker, wet bar has wine refrigerator.
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available ...
    We are happy to recommend local restaurants or caterers who will bring dinner to you so you can spend your time enjoying the beach!
  • Refrigerator
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Dishwasher
Dining:
  • Dining Area
Bathrooms:
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 -
    Bathroom 2 -
    Bathroom 3 -
    Bathroom 4 -
Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
  • King size beds (2), Queen size Beds (2), Twin or Single Beds (2), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) Large downstairs master also has a futon since the smaller children in our family stay with their parents when we are all here.
Entertainment:
  • Television
  • DVD Player
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    (5) Flatscreen TVs in Living Room & each Bedroom
Outside:
  • Balcony
  • Wood Deck
  • Porch / Veranda
  • Child's Swing
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Deck / Patio ...
    (3) 3 levels of porches. Under the house is a large patio area with the grill, picnic table, and swings. The main level has a covered porch with cushioned outdoor sofa and chairs plus a large open porch complete with lounge chairs for sunning. The upstairs master has a private beachfront porch.
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • non smoking only
Pool / Spa:
  • Jacuzzi
  • jetted tub ...
    (2) Jacuzzi tubs in both the Main Floor Master and Upstairs Owner's Suite.
Attractions:
  • bay/sound
  • churches
  • library
  • marina
  • playground
  • recreation center
  • theme parks
  • water parks
  • health/beauty spa
  • cinemas
  • live theater
  • restaurants
  • zoo
Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • beachcombing
  • outlet shopping
  • shopping
  • boating
  • shelling
  • miniature golf
Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center
  • ATM/bank
  • Babysitter
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • groceries
  • hospital
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • pier fishing
  • sound/bay fishing
  • surf fishing
  • paragliding
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • deepsea fishing
  • parasailing
  • tennis
  • cycling
  • basketball court
  • jet skiing
  • golf
  • swimming
  • kayaking
  • fishing

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Must See Inside! 'Mar Tortuga' Gorgeous Beachfront Home Open Aug 4-11
average rating of 5.0 based on 9 reviews
business
Must See Inside! 'Mar Tortuga' Gorgeous Beachfront Home Open Aug 4-11
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p328932vb
(251) 597-8737 (Alabama, USA)
Homes, Single Family Gulf Shores West
Texarkana, TX
5

2nd year

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 31, 2013
  • Stayed: May 2013
We just returned from another wonderful time at Mar Tortuga. This was our second year to visit this beautiful home at Gulf Shores. This pictures on the website reflect the real thing. I would love to live here year round. Perfect for any age: girls retreat, family time. For us it was 6 adults and 3 grand babies - perfect. We hope to return again next year!! The beach was quiet, beautiful, relaxing!!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Must See Inside! 'Mar Tortuga' Gorgeous Beachfront Home Open Aug 4-11
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p328932vb
(251) 597-8737 (Alabama, USA)
Homes, Single Family Gulf Shores West
Chapel Hill, NC; other family members: Austin, TX
5

Beautiful Summer Escape!!!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Sep 20, 2012
  • Stayed: Aug 2012
Mar Tortuga is an absolutely beautiful home on the outside and exceptionally GORGEOUS on the inside. The bedrooms are large with fabulous bathrooms, including rainshowers and soaking tubs. The kitchen is well-equipped, open and able to accomodate multiple families for wonderful meals while overlooking the ocean. The house is immaculate, has gorgeous views from its multiple balconies, and is perfect for family summer fun!!! The house affords amazing ocean views, sunsets, surf, to grilling, chilling on the porch with a cool cocktail, to relaxing in a spacious yet cozy great room for movies and internet access!!! We will definitely be a return guest -- and plan to make a week at Mar Tortuga a summer family tradition! Thank you for sharing your lovely home -- and Susan couldn't have been more professional, gracious, and fabulous to work with :)
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Must See Inside! 'Mar Tortuga' Gorgeous Beachfront Home Open Aug 4-11
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p328932vb
(251) 597-8737 (Alabama, USA)
Homes, Single Family Gulf Shores West
St. Louis, MO
5

Couldn't have been better

Couldn't have been better
  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jul 10, 2012
  • Stayed: Jun 2012
Just returned from 7 day vacation. Do not judge this property by the exterior photos. The interior is amazing! We traveled with 4 adult couples total. Each had a large bedroom and bath. The beach is beautiful and as close to private as any I've seen. I surf fished all week long and never had a problem. Just far enough away from the high rise buildings and town. I will return there many times.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Must See Inside! 'Mar Tortuga' Gorgeous Beachfront Home Open Aug 4-11
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p328932vb
(251) 597-8737 (Alabama, USA)
Homes, Single Family Gulf Shores West
Arkansas
5

Best Gulf Shores Vacation

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jul 9, 2012
  • Stayed: Jul 2012
For once I can say the pictures are what you will get (and then some). This house is beautiful, clean and provided a rare find, two master suites! It is perfect for two families. We had a total of 4 adults and five children and more than enough space for everyone. The master rooms are huge. The bathrooms are wonderful and the kitchen has everything you could possibly need. We cooked meals several nights versus fighting the crowd at the restaurants. We felt the house provided the privacy we craved and we allowed the kids to go back and forth from the house to the beach. The Sunday to Sunday rental was another bonus. We avoided all the traffic checking in and out. It was our best beach vacation yet and we will be back!
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Must See Inside! 'Mar Tortuga' Gorgeous Beachfront Home Open Aug 4-11
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p328932vb
(251) 597-8737 (Alabama, USA)
Homes, Single Family Gulf Shores West
Texarkana, TX
5

Fun Times!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 21, 2012
  • Stayed: May 2012
We recently enjoyed 5 wonderful days with our children and grandchildren at Gulf Shores.
Your beach house was beautiful, every room was spacious, clean, and the photos on-line
were accurate -- it was just prettier in person. I would recommend this property to couples,
families, with or without children. Very relaxing!!!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
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