The staff was incredibly friendly! I especially loved the grounds, the rooms, the hot tubs ;), the scenery and the romantic settings. Bicycles, canoes, kayaks and fishing gear were included with the room. My Husband and I went for our honeymoon after we were married 12/12/12. We live in Sarasota, but we felt we were not even near home and in an exotic private isle made especially for us. Thank you so much Turtle Beach Resort!!!!!

Wanted: no one bothering us, a very private hot tub, beautiful secluded beaches, no add on charges yet free bicycles, canoes, beach chairs, condo like setting and did I mention, Very Private Hot Tub?!? Wow! What a vacation. Matt couldn't be more gracious. If we fished, it would even be better. Instead, we enjoyed walking Turtle Beach, biking to Siesta Key, canoeing to a private beach, and best - hot tubbing it every morning, afternoon and evening. We were under work stress, but no more. The best vacation and we loved this resort. Thank you Matt!!

I know Trip Advisor is keen to ensure reviews on here are accurate so I feel I must comment on the negative reviews I have just been reading. I do not recognise any of the negative points people have made, including a problem with a wedding - we got married on their deck and all was fantastic. I know our multiple stays were a few years ago now but why would we and so many others go back time after time and why would we all stay in touch with Gail and David, the owners, if any of what is said about them and their resort being horrible were true.
We are sophisticated travellers and have stayed in a whole range of hotels from the luxurious to the cheap motel - and Turtle Beach Resort is where we would return if we had just one choice. It is unique and very special and we have noe hesitation in recommending it to people with taste who are looking for somewhere to relax, be romantic, chill and BE HONEST.

Wanted to spend a couple of days with another couple in Sarasota. Found a fabulous place. Fresh ground coffee, lots of face clothes (a pet peeve in most lodging), lots of electric outlets. Everything to make the trip comfortable. Sat on chaises after a round of golf. And after our cocktail hour and dinner, finished up in the private hot tub drinking sherry thoughtfully provided by our hosts. Would come back again on a heartbeat- and a romantic one at that!