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Condo in Longboat Key, Manatee County, FL · 29 units · built 1973

Turtle Crawl Inn Resort

4235 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

29 units Built 1973 Milestone applies
Records last updated Jul 2026 · Sources: FL DBPR · County records · FEMA Is this your building? Request a correction

Overview

Turtle Crawl Inn Resort is a quiet, low-key beachfront community located on Longboat Key, featuring direct access to a private beach, a swimming pool, and well-kept outdoor barbecue and shuffleboard areas. The property is appreciated for its charming mid-century feel, serene atmosphere, and convenient proximity to local shops and dining. While some units have undergone modern renovations and offer updated amenities, recurring feedback notes that certain older units and shared infrastructure, such as elevators and furnishings, experience ongoing wear and deferred maintenance. Management and staff receive frequent praise for being helpful and accommodating, though strict rule enforcement and varying conditions between individually owned units remain common topics among visitors.

Overview compiled from public sources — verify details independently. Review-derived detail here comes from short-stay guest reviews, not residents.

At a glance

Facts, not verdicts
Records verified 3 of 6
Structure
Built 1973
Milestone
Inspection applies
Flood
Being verified
Wind
Being verified
Fees
Being verified
Reviews
5 themes

29 residential units on record.

Is Turtle Crawl Inn Resort safe? Structure & milestone status

Stories Being verified
Year built 1973 Source: County property records
Structure type Being verified
Milestone inspection (SB 4-D) Applies — buildings 3+ stories Source: FL SB 4-D

Applicability is a factual classification — it does not indicate that any inspection is overdue or that a building has a problem.

What are the HOA fees at Turtle Crawl Inn Resort?

Fee information for this building is being verified from public records.

What is the flood risk at Turtle Crawl Inn Resort?

Flood and wind exposure for this building are being verified from FEMA and county records.

Permits & activity

Permit activity is being compiled from the county building department index.

What guests say about staying at Turtle Crawl Inn Resort

What works

Well maintainedStrong amenitiesClean common areasGood location

What doesn't

Deferred maintenanceUnresponsive managementElevator outagesPool closuresNoiseStrict rules enforcement

Ongoing, not one-off

  • Maintenance — raised repeatedly, 2019-2026

This building is listed as a vacation rental or resort operation, so this reflects short-stay guest reviews rather than resident experience. Aggregated from public reviews; no individuals are named.

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Frequently asked

Is Turtle Crawl Inn Resort safe to live in?

Aedificio doesn't grade or judge buildings. What we can tell you is factual, and as a building of 3+ stories it falls under Florida SB 4-D milestone-inspection requirements. Applicability is a regulatory classification and does not indicate any problem. For a professional assessment, consult a licensed inspector.

What are the HOA fees at Turtle Crawl Inn Resort?

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Does Turtle Crawl Inn Resort require a milestone inspection?

Yes — as a building of three or more stories it is within the class covered by Florida SB 4-D milestone inspections. This is a factual classification about the building class; Aedificio does not publish whether an inspection is complete or overdue.

Can you get a mortgage on a condo here?

Condo mortgage eligibility depends on the project's "warrantability" (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac criteria: owner-occupancy, reserves, litigation, insurance). Aedificio surfaces the public inputs; your lender makes the warrantability determination.

Is Turtle Crawl Inn Resort in a flood zone?

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