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Laughing Gull House, Laughing Gull House

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A wooden dock leading to a marina with boats, a large house with a red roof, and palm trees.
A spacious room with a dining table, two sofas, and a ceiling fan. Large windows offer views of a body of water and buildings.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, and a coffee maker.
A spacious room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a parking lot, and a small building with a blue roof.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Shell Point Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Wakulla County, FL
  • Place, Shell Point Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Wakulla Springs State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida State University
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

About this property

Laughing Gull House, Laughing Gull House

** 15% MILITARY DISCOUNT on regular nightly room rate **Show us proof of military service after booking and we will apply the discount for you!* * *This lovely river front one story 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is located within the private gated community of Paradise Village. Our home sleeps 8 comfortably with two fold-out chairs in the sunroom!Prepare your morning coffee and enjoy a peaceful start to your day on the fishing dock! Outdoor enthusiasts love taking their boat out for fishing, while fitness mavens enjoy the tennis facilities and jogging through the calm streets of Shell Point. As the sun sets, guests like to prepare delicious family dinners on our outdoor grill. Try to spot a shooting star beneath the sparkling night sky that this area offers! In case of a rainy day, we have prepared board games and puzzles to keep your family occupied! And what’s better than a cup of hot chocolate, a big throw blanket and your favorite show? Enjoy a family movie night with our smart TV with Internet and streaming capabilities!All pillows, linens, towels and cozy throw blankets are provided. The kitchen is fully supplied with cookware, bake-ware, small appliances, a microwave, and dishwasher. Washer and dryer are also available to our guests.Things to do around Shell Point:For the curious - Enjoy a day of windsurfing, sailing or kayaking alongside our community! Whether you like birdwatching or dolphin watching, there is something for everyone on this coast! Our house is also very close to St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, as well as Wakulla Springs! For the sports enthusiasts - Challenge your friends to a tennis battle on our tennis courts on site! For the guys - Bring your own boat and enjoy a well-deserved day of fishing with your buddies with direct access to the Gulf! For the ladies - Stretch yourself out on the warm beach of Shell Point, enjoy the cool ocean breeze, and make sure you take in one of our serene sunsets, while collecting beautiful seashells! Damage Deposit Policy:A pre-authorization of USD 500.00 is due 1 days before arrival and released 5 days after departure **Pool is currently under repair** Pool opens around Easter and closes in October!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 99 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 3235406vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

About the area

Crawfordville

Located in Crawfordville, Laughing Gull House, Laughing Gull House is on the waterfront. Wildwood Golf Club and Bayside Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Medart Park and Gulf Specimen Public Aquarum.
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Wakulla County, FL

What's nearby

  • Shell Point Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Wakulla Springs State Park - 21 min drive - 21.9 km
  • St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge - 31 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Florida A&M University - 48 min drive - 58.1 km
  • Florida State University - 54 min drive - 55.4 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hamaknockers BBQ - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Chill Spot - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Methhead's Boiled Peanut Stand In Medart FL - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Brits Soft Spot - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Clark James - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Laughing Gull House, Laughing Gull House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Laughing Gull House, Laughing Gull House?

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Laughing Gull House, Laughing Gull House on 7 Dec 2026 start from AU$620, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Laughing Gull House, Laughing Gull House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Laughing Gull House, Laughing Gull House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Laughing Gull House, Laughing Gull House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Convenient location for fishing in the gulf, exploring St Marks, Wakula Springs and Panacea. Comfortable home, well equipped kitchen, great sunroom for relaxing and enjoying views of the gulf.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on the water. Nice dock as well. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The water views were so peaceful. Lots of birds to see! The house was comfortable!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay!!

Awesome location gorgeous views and caught fish right off of the dock!! Pool is super close and so is the beach perfect family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT GET AWAY

VERY LAID BACK PLACE TO STAY AND FISH
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2023
Thank you Heath. Hope the fishing was good.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

laughing gull

Wonderful place to stay. We very much enjoyed the place.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you for the review. We look forward to having you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent host. Beautiful location. Convenient to nearby StMarks Lighthouse and surrounding nature coast. Easy ride into Tallahassee.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view

Very clean place to stay. Our family enjoyed this trip and communicating with Mrs. Dana was super easy. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you for the review. We look forward to having you back. db
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shell Point

Very Nice property and in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you for the review. We look forward to having you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday with family

We had a wonderful time at laughing gull house. The view was amazing. The house was spacious and clean. Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

House was clean and neighborhood was quiet. The location was a little ways from places to eat, had to get groceries for the length of our stay. My husband and I were able to fish from the backyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views

We enjoyed our stay at your place. Everything was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed fishing from the dock as well as just sitting and watching the coastal birds. We watched the beautiful sunrise and moon rise. We are definitely planning another trip back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you for the review. We look forward to having you back. db
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean

We had a great time. Very clean and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2023
Thank you Cheryl. Glad you enjoyed your trip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm escape from snow to ride our Harleys

This place was perfect location near our friends to meet up and ride. The view was amazing. Very quiet and relaxing area. It was so easy to communicate with property manager for reserving and checking in. The place was comfortable, homey, with lots of room. We would definitely rent again. Only improvement would be to have a toaster.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you for the review. We look forward to having you back. And we have gotten you a toaster. db
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yearly Vacation

We stay in Shell Point every year during scallop season. The rental is absolutely beautiful with the most perfect view. It had everything my family needed. The dock provided easy access and the cul de sac provided the kids a place to ride their scooters. The house was equipped with everything needed. We can't wait to be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you for the lovely review. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We really enjoyed our stay - Could have used more TP... We ran out. A longer water hose at the dock would be nice - I could not wash or rinse my boat with the one that is there. All in All - A very nice stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you for the suggestions and the review. We look forward to having you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Laughing Gull Housr

We were very pleased with our decision to stay at Laughing Gull . Accommodations were spacious and comfortable But, we would have preferred having cable TV. The system required extra steps to use and did not provide live National programming.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great vacation spot

this is not in a tourist area. it was a great area for just relaxing and enjoying time with family. we have a great view of the bay. the beach was very nice. our grand children really enjoyed the beach and playing in the sand. when we didn’t feel like going to the beach we relaxed at the cabin or went to the pool. yes, its a 30-45 minute drive if you want to go to the movies or a nice restaurant. but, it was worth it. we enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you for the review. We look forward to having you back. db
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for family gathering

Our family enjoyed a wonderful four days at Laughing Gull house. The house has great spaces for meals and for hanging out watching sports or playing games. Pictures were all accurate; kitchen well stocked for meal preparation. We also loved having the empty lot next door as it provided a lot of privacy. Easy to let our small pup out to run, etc. Our family also enjoyed using the pickleball courts; and we kept our boat at the dock. We had a fabulous stay, and will plan to stay at this house again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Manager.

The che.ck in process was great. The mobile home had been cleaned and it was well supplied. The location was excellent. Those are the pros. We did encounter some tv, water and sewer problems. Dana did send people to work on them and eventually we had to leave because of a major sewer failure. No fault of the owner and we did manage to find a wonderful place to spend the rest of our Florida time. Dana did refund the remaining days of our stay. This would be a wonderful place to stay when the water pressure and sewer problems and a few electrical problems are corrected. If it were my property, I would do some more remodeling especially in the master bath.
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2023
Thank you for your feedback, Faye. We appreciated your patience with our growing pains. The plumber was able to completely resolve the sewer problem by noon the next day and maintenance have reviewed your remaining suggestions as well. We were happy to refund the balance of your stay and are very happy you enjoyed the rest of your vacation in Florida.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property

We rent in the village regularly but this was our first time at this property. This is a great rental for the price. You have a little of everything…ocean view, canal, dock, pool and beach access and all the amenities of home. The house: This property is an older trailer but renovated and beautifully decorated. We had the sleeping capacity max and were all comfortable. Everything worked and it was clean. The dock: The dock was important to us because we bought a boat. Also, no issues with the dock. It has a fish cleaning station which is a plus. Also, yard is large enough for trailer parking. The owners: We had no issues with the owners. We messaged several times with questions and got a quick response each time. The area: We love Shell Point and my family has been fishing here for over 50 years. This is a great family trip. You have the beach and pool for smaller children and the boating activities for the older kids and adults. We scalloped mainly, east of the lighthouse. But we also hung out on the sandbar, fished, drove the boat over to a restaurant, took the lighthouse tour, and did some skiing and tubing. But I don’t recommend skiing unless you REALLY know the area. Oyster bars, mud flats, and just shallow water are everywhere. We brought our bicycles and rode them to the beach and pool too. Negatives: The only negatives is that there is no marina at Shell Point. So be prepared for a quick trip into town for bait, fuel, and ice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as advertised, location was amazing . Sunrise from the acclimated sun room was great. Fishing right from the sea wall was so cool and we actually had two poles yanked in the water as we were not paying close enough attention. Got to try the local restaurants, Huttons seafood in Medart is amazing for a food truck , as they usually are. As always go to Crum’s for any tackle needs. Had a great time but Mother Nature seems to always show her bad side, water was rough with wind and storms but we still had an amazing time.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026

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