Turnkey Oceanfront Residence with Private Boat Access, Off-Grid Infrastructure & World-Class Surf

There are places in the world that feel almost impossible to recreate — places where the water shifts from clear lagoon blue to deep ocean indigo just steps from the sand, where the palms move with the trade winds, where dinner can come fresh from the sea, and where some of the best waves on earth are just around the corner by boat.

Turtle Haven is one of those places.

Set along the oceanfront in the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia, Turtle Haven is a privately developed tropical residence designed for real island living. The property sits on approximately 5,891.72 m², or about 1.46 acres, of waterfront land with direct beach access, a private deep-water mooring, and a crystal-clear lagoon right in front of the home. It is private, functional, self-sufficient, and positioned in one of the most desired surf regions on the planet.

This is not simply a house near the ocean. It is a complete Mentawai lifestyle base.

The Feeling of Turtle Haven

Morning begins with soft light across the lagoon. The boat sits just offshore in deeper blue water, ready for the day. You step onto the veranda, feel the warmth in the local hardwood beneath your feet, and look out across a private stretch of tropical coastline that feels far removed from the noise of the modern world.

The home itself is built with a strong connection to place, using beautiful local hardwoods, open living spaces, natural ventilation, and wide covered areas that invite life to happen outdoors. It is comfortable without being overdone, refined without losing the soul of the island, and practical in all the ways remote tropical living requires.

This is the kind of property where surfboards lean by the living room, fresh seafood is prepared in the kitchen, kids run barefoot across the lawn, and every day is shaped by tide, swell, weather, and water.

A True Mentawai Surf Residence

For surfers, the Mentawai Islands are sacred ground. Warm water, consistent swell, reef passes, and waves that have defined surf travel for generations. Turtle Haven puts you directly in that world, with private boat access to numerous world-class waves, several reportedly within a 5–15 minute boat ride.

Instead of planning your day around someone else’s schedule, you can move with the conditions. Early glass-off? Go. Afternoon window? Go. New swell filling in? The boat is already there.

From Turtle Haven, the ocean is not something you visit. It becomes part of the rhythm of daily life.

Crystal Lagoon, Deep Blue Mooring & Direct Ocean Access

One of the most valuable features of Turtle Haven is its rare marine access. The property offers a protected tropical lagoon setting directly in front of the residence, along with a unique private deep-water mooring just off the beach. This gives the future owner an extraordinary combination of beauty and practicality.

Included with the property is a 6.5m utility boat with 90HP outboard, a traditional oversized dugout canoe, and an established mooring system. The property also benefits from rare private mangrove boat storage and rear channel access, giving it a level of marine infrastructure that is difficult to find and even harder to recreate in the Mentawais.

For surfing, fishing, diving, spearfishing, supply runs, and island exploration, this setup is a major advantage.

Built for Island Living

Turtle Haven has been carefully improved over the past two years with extensive renovation, redesign, and infrastructure upgrades. The result is a comfortable, self-sufficient off-grid residence that balances tropical beauty with everyday function.

The residence features open-plan living spaces, multiple indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, spacious accommodation, custom finishes, energy-efficient air-conditioned rooms, elevated views, natural airflow, tropical gardens, a children’s playground, and a dedicated calisthenics gym area.

The construction and finishes carry the warmth and character of local hardwoods, creating a home that feels grounded in the Mentawai environment. It is the kind of design that does not fight the tropics — it belongs to them.

A Legacy Family Retreat

Turtle Haven is the kind of legacy family property that can shape memories for generations. Beyond the oceanfront home itself, the setting offers a true tropical playground — wide open lawns beneath the palms, a custom children’s play area, a calm lagoon to explore by paddleboard or boat, and a protected white sandy beach where kids can run, swim, and grow up connected to the ocean.

For surf families, the amazing kid-friendly wave adds breaks in front of the house on beautiful, soft sand! Something especially rare in the Mentawais: a place where the next generation can learn in warm water before graduating to the world-class reefs just around the corner. It is private, adventurous, safe-feeling, and deeply connected to nature — a family retreat where barefoot mornings, lagoon adventures, fresh seafood, and surf-filled days become part of the family story.

Off-Grid Comfort & Practical Infrastructure

Remote island living is only enjoyable when the systems work. Turtle Haven’s infrastructure is one of its greatest strengths.

The property includes an 8kW off-grid solar power system, a 2.5kVA backup generator, UV-treated and filtered rainwater collection with approximately 13,000 liters of storage, a backup freshwater well for year-round water security, energy-efficient laundry facilities, and Starlink high-speed satellite internet readiness.

This level of infrastructure allows a future owner to arrive and enjoy the property without taking on the challenges, delays, and uncertainty often associated with developing remote island real estate from the ground up.

Fresh Seafood, Clear Water & Everyday Adventure

Life at Turtle Haven extends far beyond the house itself. The surrounding waters offer fishing, snorkeling, spearfishing, boating, and endless exploration. Fresh seafood is part of the lifestyle here — not as a luxury concept, but as a natural part of living close to the ocean.

Days can be as active or as quiet as you want them to be. Surf a world-class reef in the morning, snorkel the lagoon in the afternoon, fish before sunset, or simply sit on the veranda and watch the water change color as the day fades.

Turtle Haven gives you access to the kind of tropical life many people imagine, but very few ever secure.

Paradise is Ready Now

Unlike raw land or undeveloped island property, Turtle Haven is already established and operational. The difficult work has been done. The property includes furnishings, household inventory, operational systems, tools, equipment, local support relationships, and a trusted operations manager and licensed boat captain with more than 10 years of experience.

This creates immediate usability and long-term confidence for a buyer seeking a family retreat, private surf residence, remote working base, or potential future boutique hospitality concept.

Included in the Sale

The sale includes the 6.5m utility boat with 90HP outboard, traditional dugout canoe, established mooring system, existing furnishings and household inventory, operational infrastructure, local support network, complete tool shed, new Makita power tools, SUP board, and other useful ocean lifestyle equipment.

A Rare Opportunity in the Mentawai Islands

Turtle Haven is rare because it offers more than a beautiful location. It combines oceanfront privacy, crystal-clear lagoon frontage, deep-water mooring, direct surf access, quality local hardwood construction, off-grid infrastructure, water security, operational readiness, and a true sense of place.

Properties like this are not common in the Mentawai Islands. To build something comparable today would require time, money, local relationships, and a level of commitment that few buyers are prepared to take on.

Residence Features

• Open-plan living spaces
• Multiple indoor and outdoor entertaining areas
• Spacious accommodation
• Custom interior finishes throughout
• Energy-efficient, low-watt air-conditioned rooms
• Elevated views and natural ventilation
• Established tropical gardens
• Outdoor living areas
• Children’s playground
• Dedicated calisthenics gym area
• Furnished interiors and household inventory
• Purpose-built island infrastructure

Marine Access & Waterfront Infrastructure

One of Turtle Haven’s strongest features is its water access. In the Mentawais, boats are everything — surf access, supplies, fishing, exploration, and daily island life all depend on reliable marine infrastructure.

Turtle Haven includes:

• Unique private deep-water mooring
• Direct boat access from the property
• Rare private mangrove boat storage
• Rear access channel
• Included oversized traditional dugout canoe
• Established mooring system
• Included 6.5m utility boat with 90HP outboard

For a surfer, this changes everything. You are not relying on a crowded resort schedule or waiting around for transport. You have your own base, your own boat access, and the freedom to move with the swell, wind, tide, and crowd.

Energy, Water & Connectivity

Turtle Haven has been developed for self-sufficient island living with practical systems already in place. The property includes:

• State-of-the-art 8kW off-grid solar power system
• 2.5kVA backup generator
• UV-treated and filtered rainwater collection system
• 13,000-liter rainwater storage
• Backup freshwater well for year-round water security
• Starlink high-speed satellite internet ready
• Energy-efficient laundry facilities

This infrastructure is a major advantage in a remote island environment. The difficult work has already been done, giving the next owner comfort, reliability, and operational confidence from day one.

Surf, Adventure & Location

The Mentawai Islands are internationally recognized as one of the world’s premier surf destinations. Turtle Haven offers private boat access to multiple waves, including well-known breaks in the region such as Telescopes and other nearby reef setups.

The location offers:

• Exceptional surf access
• Several world-class waves within short boat range
• Approximately 10 minutes by private boat from the main ferry port
• Year-round tropical climate
• Fishing, snorkeling, spearfishing, and boating opportunities
• Rich local culture
• Pristine natural surroundings
• Increasing international recognition
• Limited availability of comparable properties

For surfers who know this part of Indonesia, the value is clear. The Mentawais are not just another surf destination — they are one of the benchmarks. Owning a private, functional, oceanfront base here is a rare thing.

Infrastructure & Operations

One of the greatest strengths of Turtle Haven is that the hard work has already been completed. Remote island real estate can be incredibly rewarding, but developing from the ground up requires patience, trusted local relationships, logistics, and constant problem solving.

Turtle Haven already benefits from:

• Established local staff relationships
• Existing operational systems
• Utility infrastructure
• Equipment and maintenance systems
• Legal documentation and agreements
• Furnishings and household inventory
• Fully equipped shed
• New Makita power tools
• Trusted operations manager and licensed boat captain with 10+ years of experience

This allows a future owner to immediately enjoy the property while also having the foundation to operate it as a private family retreat, remote work base, surf residence, or potential future hospitality venture.

Included in the Sale

• 6.5m utility boat with 90HP outboard
• Traditional dugout canoe
• Established mooring system
• Existing furnishings and household inventory
• Operational infrastructure
• Local support network
• Complete tool shed
• New Makita power tools
• SUP board and ocean lifestyle equipment

Why Turtle Haven Stands Apart

Turtle Haven is not simply a house near the beach. It is a carefully improved, self-sufficient oceanfront residence with direct boat access, deep-water mooring, reliable infrastructure, local support, and proximity to world-class surf.

In a region where many properties are either undeveloped, commercially oriented, or logistically complex, Turtle Haven offers a rare balance of comfort, privacy, and real operational readiness.

• For the surfer, it is a gateway to waves most people only dream of visiting.
• For the family, it is an idyllic location to have your kids learn what life is truly about.
• For the investor, it is an established asset in a globally recognized surf destination.
• For the lifestyle buyer, it is a private tropical sanctuary that is ready now.

Confidential Offering

Detailed documentation, video walkthroughs, and operational information are available upon request for qualified buyers. Enquire Today: Jim Habig / whatsapp 1-949-444-1281 / jim@internationalsurfproperties.com

Turtle Haven represents a rare opportunity to secure a private oceanfront foothold in the Mentawai Islands — one of the most celebrated surf regions on earth.