Accessibility at Turtle Crawl Inn

Turtle Crawl Inn
4235 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key, FL 34228

Important Accessibility Information

Turtle Crawl Inn is a beachfront vacation rental property located on Longboat Key, Florida. Please note that Turtle Crawl Inn is not a place of public accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The property consists of individually owned vacation rental units, each with different layouts, features, and furnishings.

Because of this, accessibility varies by unit, and the property as a whole may not be suitable for guests with certain mobility or accessibility needs, including guests who use wheelchairs. Whether Turtle Crawl Inn is appropriate for you will depend on your specific requirements and the features of the individual unit you are considering.

We encourage all guests with accessibility questions to contact us directly so we can discuss specific needs and provide the most accurate information possible.

Parking Accessibility

• Two designated accessible parking spaces are available

• Parking spaces are approximately 14.25 feet wide with a shared access aisle of 5.5 feet

• Please contact us with any questions regarding parking access

Accessibility of Public Routes

• Pathways throughout the property include paved surfaces, pavers, gravel, and sand, depending on location

• Some routes include level changes greater than 1 inch

• Many routes are not accessible for wheelchair use

• Elevators are available to upper floors; however, they are not fully ADA-compliant

Please contact us with any questions regarding pathways or public routes.

Entrance Accessibility

• Many unit entrances have raised thresholds of 1 inch or higher

• Some doors are equipped with lever-style hardware, while others have round door knobs

• Certain units are accessible only by stairways

Please contact us to discuss specific entrance or doorway concerns.

Residence (Unit) Accessibility

Because each residence is individually owned, accessibility features vary:

• Furniture layout and spacing differ by unit

• Some units feature bathtubs, while others have showers

• Bathrooms are not fully ADA-accessible, including controls, thresholds, turning space, and fixtures

• Restrooms, water closets, and sinks generally do not provide wheelchair clearance

• Some units may include lever door hardware

• Some units may include grab bars in tubs or showers

Please contact us to discuss the specific unit you are interested in and its features.

Accessibility of Common Areas & Amenities

• Laundry facilities are not wheelchair accessible

• The swimming pool is not accessible, and a pool lift is not available

• Outdoor restroom facilities are not accessible

• The property does not provide TTY (teletypewriter) equipment

• Service animals are welcome, consistent with ADA guidelines

Additional Information

Turtle Crawl Inn consists of multiple buildings constructed in the 1970s. As a privately owned vacation rental property, it does not meet current ADA accessibility standards. While some accessible features may exist, the property does not provide comprehensive accessibility accommodations.

We have made every reasonable effort to describe accessibility features clearly so guests can make informed decisions. However, individual accessibility needs vary, and we may not be able to address every situation in advance.

Contact Us

We welcome open communication and are happy to answer questions to help determine whether Turtle Crawl Inn is a good fit for your needs. Please contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns regarding accessibility.