Located in Siesta Key, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Siesta Key Beach and Crescent Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Mote Science Education Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at Robarts Sports ARENA. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
St. Boniface Episcopal Church Labyrinth - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Siesta Key Beach Playground - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar - 11 min walk
Hooters - 3 min drive
Siesta Beach Pavilion - 3 min drive
Merci Cafe - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does 2 BR Siesta Key Villa with lanai and pool access have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at 2 BR Siesta Key Villa with lanai and pool access?
As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 BR Siesta Key Villa with lanai and pool access on 30 Nov 2026 start from £1,620, 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 2 BR Siesta Key Villa with lanai and pool access pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 2 BR Siesta Key Villa with lanai and pool access?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 2 BR Siesta Key Villa with lanai and pool access?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 2 BR Siesta Key Villa with lanai and pool access?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 2 BR Siesta Key Villa with lanai and pool access located?
This family-friendly Siesta Key holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Siesta Key Beach and Crescent Beach. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Safe Harbor Siesta Key are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Property was very nice. I wish the beach access was closer.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2023
Thank you very much for your review. It was a pleasure to host you and we hope to do so again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
mthuddy ..
27 Feb 2022
Laughing Gull
Very comfortable, well equipped, with excellent service
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ben O.
10 Feb 2015
Rental at Siesta Key
Very much enjoyed the week spent here. Siesta Key and Sarasota have many sights to see and activities. Our villa was very comfortable and a good place for quiet relaxation. Easy access to fishing on the bay side and the beaches on the gulf side are also easily accessible. We will definitely consider returning here another year but for a longer stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Dear Snowbird, Thank you so much for your review. I am so glad you enjoyed all that the Polynesian Garden community and our beautiful beaches have to offer! My family and I also enjoy the fishing pier, and my personal favorite it the beautiful white sand beaches and awe inspiring sunset! Please come back and visit again soon.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Susan R.
24 Apr 2016
Excellent condo and location
We (myself and my husband) stayed for 5 nights and had an excellent time! The condo was so nice, very clean, well stocked and in a fabulous location. It was close to the beach and bike rentals. The resort was quiet and the pool was very nice - lots of shade and cleaned each day. Sean Altice was our contact and we found him very nice and prompt to deal with. We would definitely look to stay the next time we visit Siesta Key.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Dear Susan,
Thank you for your very nice review, and the vote of confidence you show in in your review for Altez Vacations. Sean is the best service liaison on Siesta Key as he truly takes ownership of the guest experience and always quickly responds if our guests request his assistance in any way! Please come back and see us again soon.
Great Location & Perfect Atmosphere for Relaxing Getaway
Thoughtfully designed & decorated cottage made us feel right at home. Stocked with all the standards of home which made it even better. The house is right across the street from the private pool entrance, very convenient! Neighborhood is private and feels extremely safe. Public beach access is a short walk or quick drive away. Plenty of shops and restaurants a quick golf cart ride away … highly suggest renting one! The overall location is perfect IMO as you’re close enough to get to everything quickly but just far enough away to get a good nights sleep.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the experiences nearby. Thank you for staying with us.
I had an awesome stay at this beautiful home; the house was fully equipped with everything we needed for our stay and even for our trip to the beach. No need to bring any utensils, linen or even beach toys as they have it all. The conditions of the house was impecable. Although the house doesn’t have direct access to the beach you have 2 public beach access near by and it a 2 min drive you’ll be there. I would certainly repeat at this home at another time. This is what I would call a memorable stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2020
Dear Luis, thank you so much for your wonder 5 star review. I am so glad to hear the Laughing Gull Villa had everything you needed to have a memorable stay, and I hope you will come back and visit us again in the near future. Stay safe and all the best to you and your family.
The house was as described in the listing. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable and cozy. The bathroom could use an update but nothing is perfect. The screened in porch of the master bedroom was a great place to relax and enjoy the warm weather. The kitchen was one of the best equipped out of any other similar places we have stayed.
We loved the location/layout of the Polynesian Gardens complex. There are about 70 single story units in the location and it's like a little village all on it's own with quite small streets lined with mature trees and foliage in the complex that we strolled every morning and night. This layout from our exploration of the area was unique to the Siesta Key area. The pool area in the complex was fantastic and large. They also have pier on the channel side that was a great place to watch life go by.
Some of the downsides of the area are the gulf side beach access is very limited. The closest public beach access is about a 1/2 mile or slightly more and there is very limited beach area there for public use. Siesta beach which is one of the nicest and largest beaches we have been to but is approx. 1.25 miles away. You must get to the Siesta beach early AM if you want to park.
We went in March (Spring Break Time) and the traffic can be horrendous so be prepared!
Overall it is a great place to stay and we would stay there again.
I was happy we picked this house. We stayed for 12 days. This house is nice it’s clean had everything we needed for cooking, going to the beach, and finding shells. This house is in a good convent location close to point of rock, crescent beach and restaurants. We mostly drove the short distance to siesta beach and the village but the little free bus was also very convenient to use. Siesta key is incredible my family and I can’t wait to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad the home had everything your family needed to enjoy your stay, from cooking meals to beach days and shell collecting. It's great to hear you enjoyed the convenient location and took advantage of both the nearby attractions and the free trolley. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and look forward to welcoming you and your family back to Siesta Key for another memorable vacation!
My grandsons loved the pool and wanted to be there all the time. House was immaculate and extremely well appointed. Comfortable, cozy and conveniently located. We’ll be back. And tank for the late checkout!
Good location for a quiet stay with young kids. Pool was lovely, the beach was walkable but we preferred to drive to siesta beach, which was no problem. Umbrella needs replaced.
We enjoyed our stay. The house was nicely furnished, had loads of nice linens and towels. The kitchen was extremely well-stocked. The owner was very responsive, even driving out to unlock the unit when we had locked ourselves out at 8:30 at night. The gas grill didn't work very well and the bathrooms could use updating. Overall very nice home.
We had an excellent experience during our Siesta Key vacation. The house was the perfect size for our family of four. The location is perfect! Very close to the main island entry point and a short drive to the beach or village. (5-10 minutes). The home was very clean and exceptionally well stocked. The owners have everything you need right there to make your stay comfy. There are even multiple pillows so you can have a soft or firm! We drove to the beach 3 of our 6 days and easily found parking and a great spot on the beach. We had to contact the management for a very minor issue which was resolved within hours. The pool is close to the unit and is great if you need a shorter day in the sun! We will definitely be back to Siesta Key and will definitely stay here.
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jen J.
7 Apr 2019
Great Location
We stayed here over Spring Break with 3 teens. It was the perfect spot to enjoy all the local beaches around siesta. We also enjoyed spending some time watching the boats go by off the dock. Everything was clean and it was nice to have all the beach gear we needed right there and ready to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Theresa V.
4 Mar 2019
Comfortable home away from home during the month of February!
We love Siesta Key and the Villa Laughing Gull was everything the pictures and discription stated and more. The kitchen was well equipped with spices and cooking utensils everything you needed and more to prepare dinners and desserts. The beds were very comfortable. The south village was in walking distance as was Cresent Beach. Loved the trolly to go to the Siesta Key Village. I would definitely recommend the villa, Polynesian Gardens community is quite and wonderful the pool was great.
Sean was there to greet us and help set up Netflix on TV. Beach equipment and cooler were good glad we did not have to bring ours down from the North.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2019
Archival
8/10 Good
maria m.
17 Jul 2017
Siesta key bungalow
Recently remodeled 2 br, 1.5 bath. Very clean and comfortable. Great community pool and fairly close walk to beach. Would stay there again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Dear Maria,
Thank you for your comments and recommendation. I hope to welcome you back again sometime in the near future!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Vladislav K.
15 May 2017
One of the best holiday we had
The villa is located in Siesta Key, 10 minutes from the beach. There is free tram from Turtle beach to Siesta Key Beach with stop in front of Polynesian Gardens. The villa was fully stocked with everything we needed! We definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Dear Vladislav,
Thank you for your comments and recommendation. I am so glad you took advantage of the Siesta Key Trolley; it is a new mode of transportation for Siesta Key, and we are hoping it will be very popular with guests and residents alike so that we will continue to benefit as a community from this new service! Thank you again and I hope to see you soon.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
kay l.
24 Apr 2017
Great property. Great location
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jean-Pierre G.
5 Apr 2017
We spent 90o/o. Of our time I the LANAI =. great
A gem in a paradise village
Very well equiped kitchen (maybe a little small)
Most gracious owners---rapid & excellent service
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
It was such a pleasure to have these guests with us for the month of March. They were very gracious, kind, and took wonderful care of our home! Hope to have them visit us again in the future!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
john m.
30 Dec 2016
cute villa
small-ish but had everything we needed for a wonderful visit. Pool is awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Taia T.
6 Sept 2016
Lovely place!
The villa, located in Polynesian Gardens, is such a nice, peaceful spot to stay. It's a lovely, cozy home that is nicely decorated and very clean! All the amenities and extras to enjoy your stay are provided - from beach accessories to kitchen and bath needs. The nearby pool is large and nice, with pretty flowers and trees surrounding it (as well as everywhere in the rest of the well-maintained neighbourhood). Siesta Key's gorgeous white sand Crescent Beach is a close 5 minute walk. Stores and restaurants are walkable distance, too. Owner was easy to reach, pleasant, and attentive. Would definitely like to stay there again. Lovely.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and that you were able to enjoy the wonderful sights and activities of Siesta Key. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again next time and show you even more of what the great city of Sarasota has to offer!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sue K.
27 Apr 2016
Spring Break 2016
The Siesta Villa Laughing Gull located in the Polynesian Gardens was a wonderful place for our family to stay. The location is wonderful. Located just 2 miles to the Siesta Village to your north and 3 miles to Turtle Beach to the south. We were welcomed by The Management Company upon arrival and a beautiful fresh fruit basket. The place was very clean and had everything we ever needed to cook, bake, relax at the house and/or amenities for the beach or pool. We would definitely stay here again.