Turquoise Turtle - Private Heated Pool: Relax & Enjoy
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
The Turquoise Turtle is a coastal-themed vacation home in Florida Ridge on Florida's Treasure Coast, set beside a peaceful lake. The private property is smoke-free and pet-friendly, offering a full-house rental experience rather than standard hotel rooms, with easy access off I-95 for arriving guests.
Rooms & Living Spaces
Bedrooms feature soft bedding, central air conditioning and heating, and playful turtle-themed decor throughout the home. The primary bedroom includes a work desk, ample storage, and an en suite bathroom, while a spacious Living Room and Florida Room offer large TVs, a game table, Foosball, and board games for downtime.
Kitchen & Dining
The fully equipped kitchen has marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, a center island, oven/stove, and microwave, making self-catering easy. Guests can eat at the breakfast bar, indoor dining tables, or alfresco poolside, and an outdoor gas grill supports backyard BBQs.
Outdoor & Pool
A screened patio surrounds the outdoor pool, which can be heated to about 82°F for eight-hour stretches, plus lounges and seating overlooking the lake. Beyond the screened area, guests can play cornhole, relax in a hammock, and watch turtles in the lake at sunrise, though swimming in the lake itself is discouraged.
Location & Surroundings
The home sits in a centralized Treasure Coast location convenient to beaches, parks, shops, restaurants, golf, entertainment, and walking trails. Two bus stops (Emerson Ave & Belleair Ave, and Emerson Ave & Hibiscus Rd) are roughly 830m away, and Fort Pierce St Lucie County International Airport is the closest airport at about 7km.
Best for
This property suits families and groups traveling together, thanks to its multiple living areas, game table, Foosball, heated pool, and turtle-themed decor that appeals to kids. It's also a good fit for self-catering travelers who want a home base with a full kitchen and grill, and for those wanting easy I-95 access to explore Treasure Coast beaches, golf, and trails.
Travel tips
Easy access off I-95 makes driving the most practical way to reach the home and explore the surrounding Treasure Coast area. Early risers should head to the lakeside patio at sunrise for a chance to see turtles in the water, and anglers may want to bring fishing gear, though swimming in the lake is not recommended. If you want the pool heated to about 82°F, let the host know your preferred 8-hour window (commonly 9am-5pm or 12pm-8pm) in advance.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the fully equipped, updated kitchen, high-quality bedding, and spacious layout that comfortably accommodates larger groups with both togetherness and privacy. The heated pool is a standout highlight, especially with its nighttime lighting and waterfall feature, and the lakeside turtle sightings at sunrise are frequently mentioned as a memorable touch. Hosts are repeatedly described as exceptionally attentive and helpful. No recurring negative themes appear in the available review excerpts.
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