Do you need a full kitchen, or will a microwave, fridge, and toaster suffice? The first time we stayed at VB, we had a 2 BR, and it was very nice. But, I really wanted an ocean view, and the way to be sure is to book an OVIR room (or a beach house!). We were pleasantly surprised that the inn room have the same kitchen setup as a studio. It was just enough to prepare breakfast, snacks, and small meals. And the price was right! We were missing a freezer, and I had cold-packs to keep our drinks/snacks cold at the pool and beach. The front desk will very kindly put your freezer pacs, and whatever else, in their freezer. We would just drop them off on the way back to our room, and pick them up the next time we were on our way to the beach. The front desk is so much smaller, and less busy, than a typical Disney resort, and that made it so easy. Yes, there is a little more togetherness in a hotel room (we are typically get 2 bedroom units for our family of 2 adults and 2 kids) but we all agreed that it was worth it for the inexpensive ocean view.
I'm not sure about the turtles, but it's really easy to call VB (again, compared to trying to get through to other Disney resorts.)