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Laughing Pelican Home - Private Pool Oasis, Close to Beaches, Modern Amenities, Relaxing Retreat!

Beachfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen

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Smart TV, foosball
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Game room
Laughing Pelican Pool Home, located in a quiet West Bradenton neighborhood, offers the perfect retreat. Unwind by the private pool or enjoy outdoor dining with a propane grill and seating area. This spacious home features a modern kitchen, large flat-panel TV in the living room and beach essentials like chairs and umbrellas.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81571 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Laughing Pelican Home - Private Pool Oasis, Close to Beaches, Modern Amenities, Relaxing Retreat!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS



3 BR / 2 BA / Sleeps 6-8

Master bedroom – One King bed and en-suite bathroom and wall mounted 40" Smart TV.

Second bedroom – Queen bed

Third Bedroom - Two twin beds

*Trundle bed in the outside area pulls out into a king bed which can accommodate two adults or children *

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AMENITIES



* Outdoor private pool. Heating is available in cooler months (November - April) for a charge of 35.00 a day. Please reserve with the property manager before arrival.

* Screened Lanai with outdoor tables and seating area

* Arcade Game Cabinet featuring old school favorites like Pac Man

* Two-car garage with ample driveway parking

*Propane grill for outdoor cooking

*Spacious living room with large flat panel TV

*Beach chairs, Umbrella, and Small Cooler provided

*Private Coffee Bar

*Full-size washer and dryer located in the garage

*Wi-Fi

*7 minutes to GT Bray Park featuring Olympic pool, splash pad, pickleball, tennis, skatepark and more



BEACHES-

*12 minutes to Anna Maria Island

*12 minutes to Bradenton Beach



* No Pets or Smoking inside the home *

No Trailer, RV, or Boat Parking

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FULL DESCRIPTION



Welcome to the Laughing Pelican Pool Home- Your family's perfect getaway!



Step into your dream vacation and make lasting memories at our beautifully decorated beach-style home, just a short drive from stunning sandy shores and vibrant beach life. This spacious three-bedroom, two-bath retreat is designed with families in mind, offering the perfect blend of comfort, fun, and relaxation.

As you enter, you'll be greeted by a bright and airy open concept living space, adorned with charming coastal decor that sets the tone for your beach escape. The fully equipped kitchen featured a delightful coffee bar, perfect for brewing your morning pick-me-up or enjoying a cozy evening with loved ones. Gather around the outdoor dining table to true Florida style family meals by the pool.



Speaking of the pool, our serene oasis is the ultimate spot for family fun! Take a refreshing dip, soak up the sun on comfortable loungers, or enjoy a book under the umbrella in this private retreat. (Please Note- Heating is available in cooler months (November - April) for a charge of 35.00 a day. Please reserve with the property manager before arrival.) The screened enclosure keeps pesky bugs at bay, allowing you to fully enjoy your pool paradise. The excitement continues in the game room/family room, where laughter and friendly competition await! Challenge each other to classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Frogger or engage in thrilling foosball and air hockey. With plenty of board games available, you can create unforgettable family memories that will last a lifetime.



Our home comfortably accommodates 6-8 guests with spacious bedrooms designed for restful nights after a day of adventure. Each room is tastefully decorated in beach hues, ensuring a tranquil environment for everyone to unwind.



Located just a short drive from breathtaking beaches, vibrant local attractions, and delicious dining options, our home is the perfect launching pad for all your family adventures. Whether you're building sandcastles, exploring nature trails, or simply soaking up the sun, you'll find endless opportunities just moments away.



PLEASE NOTE- For extended stays of 60 days or more we require a mid-stay clean be done by our cleaners. A member of our team will reach out upon your booking to coordinate the fee and scheduling.



There is a Publix grocery store on Manatee Avenue that is 6 minutes away (1.2 miles) The Shoppes of Paradise Bay Plaza is just 1.9 miles away (4 minutes) and offers grocery shopping, restaurants, a Starbucks coffee shop, and a Dollar Store. The Sarasota/Bradenton airport is a 20-minute drive (10.5 miles) south and downtown Sarasota and St Armands Circle is about a 30-minute drive south which is a great place to watch a sunset from a rooftop bar with causal and upscale dining and shopping. You do not need to go that far for dining options as Longboat Key, Bradenton Beach, and Anna Maria Island all have great places to eat and things to do by the beach. Do not forget a trip to downtown Bradenton which is on the Manatee River and also has bars, restaurants, and Village of the Arts. The Village of the Arts is an eclectic live-work community made up of colorful historic cottages that house everything from award-winning restaurants to specialty shops, studios, healing arts, bakeries, and Bradenton’s best art galleries.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Foosball table
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Parasailing
  • Shopping
  • Tennis
  • Wildlife walks
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,571 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Mermaid
Laughing Pelican
Laughing Seagull
8305

About the neighborhood

Map
Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

  • Blake Medical Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • IMG Academy - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Riverwalk - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • LECOM Park - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Danny's Pizzeria - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Poppo's Taqueria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Laughing Pelican Home - Private Pool Oasis, Close to Beaches, Modern Amenities, Relaxing Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Laughing Pelican Home - Private Pool Oasis, Close to Beaches, Modern Amenities, Relaxing Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Laughing Pelican Home - Private Pool Oasis, Close to Beaches, Modern Amenities, Relaxing Retreat!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Laughing Pelican Home - Private Pool Oasis, Close to Beaches, Modern Amenities, Relaxing Retreat! located?

Located in Bradenton, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Blake Medical Center, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bradenton Beach and Manatee Public Beach. Cortez Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Laughing Pelican Home - Private Pool Oasis, Close to Beaches, Modern Amenities, Relaxing Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patty H.

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

Great place

It was everything it said. Pool was awsome. It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was great! House has everything you could possibly need. Loved the pool! Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

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

Relaxation and Sunshine

The property was very nice. The kids loved the video game table and air hockey. The pool was a good size for our family of five. Also the check in process was simple! We had a great stay and really enjoyed the area!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! We would definitely stay again. The pool was awesome, the space was great. My in laws went with us and it was nice to have them on one side of the house and us in the other bedroom with the baby so it wouldn't interrupt them if the baby woke up in the middle of the night. The binder they left with places to eat was a great resource! Honestly, 10/10.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

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

Fun stay with family! Very nice and just as advertised

Smooth and easy
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriam H.

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

Beautiful property

We truly enjoyed our stay. The home was very clean and had sufficient amenities. The pool area had plenty of places to lounge. Neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. The coffee bar was a plus!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Loved it

Very impressive with our stay felt like we were at home. Pictures of place online is exactly what it was when we checked in. We would definitely stay there again. Very quiet and close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katheryn k.

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

Girls trip

We had a great stay at your The location was perfect. The house was super cute. Perfect size for the three of us. The pool was great and it was nice to have a grill to be able to cookout. We talked about making this an annual trip and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

george f.

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

Beautiful home, great location

The house was beautiful, lanai was neat, pool Was clean refreshing and location was perfect. Highly recommend this property it was near the beaches, home was clean, beds were very comfortable. All things for the beach were there - wagon, rafts, umbrella, sand toys, everything you would need to spend the day at the beach. We loved our stay here and can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra R.

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

Amazing!

This property was everything I could've wanted! Beautiful decor and huge kitchen island! Comfy beds! Beautiful pool area with lots of seating and an awesome game room for the kids. The entire house and kitchen was fully stocked with all of your needs!ofofypyourneeds!Great d
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Soccer play and stay

We were here for a soccer tournament at the IMG. House was 15 minutes from the facilities and had all we needed to relax and regenerate for the next day. Wish we had a longer stay to enjoy some sunshine at the pool! Next time!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Very pleasant stay

We were hesitant to rent a new listing with no reviews but glad we did. Nicely updated and equipped spacious home. Relaxing days on floaties in the heated pool (maybe too heated by the 3rd day with no way to adjust the temp ourselves). Comfortable bed. Convenient to shopping and restaurants. Parking in the garage was nice too.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Our anniversary

The property was very clean and comfortable. Our only issue was that we paid ahead of time for the pool to be heated, We arrived on Saturday and left on Sunday. We arrived at 6 pm and the pool wasn't heated. We contacted staff and they sent someone out the next morning. All in all it was a great stay. Our only issue was that we wanted the pool heated as soon as we arrived and we didn't have that luxury.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Perfect for long stay.

We went to Florida for the month of February and the home was perfect for the long stay and for having our adult children visit. As others have said, the home is as described but the kitchen was nicer in person. The pool and pool area was a big hit. Being that is was February, we heated the pool which was necessary to fully enjoy it. The location was excellent and made it easy to get to places without having to take the very crowded Manatee or Cortez roads too often. We went to several beaches on Anna Maria Island which were very easy to get to. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Nice house in quiet neighborhood, good location!

The sun room worked quite well, as several of us needed a place to sit with our laptops to work periodically. I would suggest offering to heat the pool for your guests, as many rentals do as part of the deal. Also, having sheets that fit the bed in the master would be a good idea. Finally, while I understand not guaranteeing occupancy until 4pm, renters need to realize that people will arrive at various times, and asking just to store our luggage in the garage so we can have room to pick up others at the airport is not an unreasonable request. Overall though, the house was nice and worked out quite well. I would recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa A.

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

Great Location to beaches!

This was a Christmas getaway to visit family. We wanted to be close to to Anna Maria Island and beaches with a friendly price point. The location was perfect you could easily drive to the beaches in 10 minutes. The house was very very clean with a beautiful kitchen and very well stocked. The master bedroom was large with a comfortable king bed. The 3rd bedroom with 2 twin beds was extremely small and the twin beds were not very comfortable for my 14 year old or sister in law. My suggestion if renting this home 3rd bedroom needs to be used for small children. There is a pull out king in the sunroom we would have used however the mattress needs to be replaced. Overall we had an excellent stay, we would highly recommend this property. The pool is great, wish the weather would have been a little warmer but we still had a great time. The property management is very attentive to details and requests.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful. The listing was as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilenya K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean!! Great pool! Loved the intentionality of the homeowners sharing their favorite places to visit and eat. Proximity to GT Bray park was amazing for us pickle ballers!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madisen B.

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

Awesome stay!

The property was just as expected from pictures. Very clean and comfortable! The pool was very clean as well and we definitely appreciated all of the beach accommodations including chairs, umbrella, etc! Really close to beaches and plenty of restaurants. No complaints at all, will be looking to return when coming back to Bradenton!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn M.

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

Absolutely beautiful house

This house is exactly like the pictures. Beautiful, roomy, clean, and just amazing. The entire family enjoyed it. The game room was just perfect for the kids and to keep them busy. Beautiful clean pool. Only reason I gave it 4 stars is because there was a pool vacuum in the pool 24/7 and became somewhat annoying and in the way of enjoying the pool. Could not swim across the pool as the vaccum hose would go across the pool. If it wasn’t for that, this house would be “PERFECT”
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti P.

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

Family Memories

Laughing Pelican House was amazing. Pool area is lovely. Perfect hang out for morning coffee, afternoon swim & evening dinner. Home is set up perfect! They did not miss anything stocking this home. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emanuela U.

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

Clean with nice beachy home decor

Very pleased and enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Great stay for our family

Great stay for our family
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia R.

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

Get away

Was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shae L.

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

Beautiful Stay

The home was very clean, beautiful and big kitchen, and the coffee bar was a plus. We were mainly out by the pool majority of our stay there. The game room was awesome especially the arcade machine.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024