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Little Gull Cottages: Traveler Reviews

5330 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228
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Sewell, New Jersey
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3 reviews 3 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Little Gull Cottages, Best Place On Earth!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2012

I have been coming here for 15 years and for the last 5 now an owner. My daughter has grown up with theses memories and we have made wonderful friends that we now call family. Your stay here is speechless. You have access right to the Gulf and bay with only steps away. Beautiful palm trees, private beach, great pool, washer, dryer (free of charge), and the staff is fabulous. The cottages are updated with everything you need. Shops and restaurants steps or a drive away. Come stay here, you won't regret it and you'll come back for more.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Alexandria, Virginia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Quiet, beautiful, yet close to fine dining”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2012

My husband and I have stayed at Little Gull a number of times. We like quiet days lounging on the sand or walking the beach. Euphemia Hayes is a good restaurant nearby, but we often take the short drive to St. Armand's Circle to do a little window shopping and dine.

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  • Stayed October 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Aurora, Colorado
1 review
“Quaint & beautiful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 29, 2012

I came here with my wife & kids for Thanksgiving last year. It was our first time travelling to the western side of Florida. We quickly realized what we'd been missing, as Little Gull offered the beauty of the beach and coast without the tourists and crowding. The staff went out of their way to make us comfortable and everything was clean and well kept.We enjoyed it so much we will be booking a return trip for this Thanksgiving!

  • Stayed November 2011, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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San Diego, California
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Paradise found”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 27, 2012

Little Gull is Paradise. Its is a wonderful place to just close out the rest of the world and relax. And I mean relax. Every morning we had our coffee on the beach then walked along collecting shells. Being August it was not the tourist season so it was almost like having a private beach. Few thunder storms at night but they just left some wonderful treasures in the morning for us to find.
One of the excursions we did take was a visit to the Mote Aquarium. A must see! Spend the extra bucks for the boat ride into the bay. There is a Marine Biologist on the boat to tell you all about the sea life in the bay. Fun for all ages.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place and hope to return soon.

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  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Neptune Beach, Florida
1 review
“Our Vacation in Paradise...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 9, 2012

This resort truly has everything you could ever want...a tropical beach, multiple grills, a wonderful pool, game room, laundry facilities, playground, and a boat dock for those travelling with a vessel. It is located on Longboat Key and from the moment you drive in, you are winding through a quaint brick street surrounded by shade trees. Mother nature abounds, with wildlife and natural vegetation everywhere. The staff is wonderful and treats you like family. We plan to return again and again!

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  • Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about Little Gull Cottages

Also Known As:
Little Gull Cottages Hotel
Little Gull Cottages Hotel Longboat Key
Address: 5330 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228
Region: United States > Florida > Longboat Key
Amenities:
Kitchenette Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 20 Specialty lodging in Longboat Key
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Cape Cod style cottages elegantly border a red brick road that runs from the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico to Sarasota Bay. Little Gull offers fully furnished, luxury one, two, three and four bedroom cottages with four poster beds and wood burning fireplaces. Each cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, two cable televisions, linens, central heat and air, private phones, with laundry facilities either in your cottage or free on site. ... more   less 

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