The Laughing Gull exceeded all expectations for a relaxing family getaway. The home is beautiful, well-maintained and by far the cleanest summer rental we have experienced. Communication from the owner, Katie, was timely and it was a delight to work with her. Being right on the beach was a great convenience. We brought our dog and it was a great week for him, too, with dog biscuits by the door and the dog-friendly beach. Please do not expect a pristine, groomed beach as Slaughter Beach is a natural beach and horseshoe crab sanctuary. It's also a bit rocky, but even in the middle of August we had the beach to ourselves nearly every day which was wonderful. The home is quite luxurious with a huge gourmet kitchen and high end materials throughout. Our group of 10 had plenty of room. The only potential negatives I can think of are the remote location (nearly 20 minutes to dining/shopping with few delivery options) and the lack of window treatments in the bathrooms. It was uncomfortable for several in our family to shower or use the restroom without blinds or curtains on windows facing the home next door. Overall, a great week and we would not hesitate to rent again. Thank you, Katie, for the opportunity to enjoy your beautiful home.

This beach house is beautiful and nicely decorated. Everything you need at a beach house. Our entire small family spent a week there and it was wonderful. The sunrises were spectacular as well as the sunsets. It’s a quiet area. Close to restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores. We played in the sand and water, rode bikes, played cards, and have many wonderful memories at this beautiful home. The owners are always available and quickly respond. I highly recommend this beach house.

This house and property are absolutely beautiful. The owner, Katie, was very responsive to all of our needs. She even went back and forth with us and VRBO to get a payment plan set up for our trip. The house was extremely clean, and we were able to check in early. It is only a short drive to Lewes and Rehobeth, which we made a few nights to go to dinner. It was a perfect home for mine and my husband’s family vacation! A few days our internet was in and out but by resetting the router it was back to normal. We also had some issues with the hot tub but Katie was very responsive when I reached out to help us get it situated. Overall a beautiful vacation and I would 100% recommend to anyone else!

This home was gorgeous and very well appointed, more beautiful than the photos! Kate was an amazing host…very informative and available. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Our experience and dealings with the property owners was awesome! The home was beautiful and perfect for a family. We could not have asked for a more perfect home for our vacation. The only thing that we were not aware of was being on a marsh, the water receded and there was significant mud and we were not able to be in the water all day. However, beautiful beaches were nearby and we spent beach days at nearby Broadkill Beach which was not crowded and perfect for children! I can’t say enough about our hosts, how gracious and responsive they were and how absolutely gorgeous their home was. Thank you!

This place is absolutely beautiful,The hostess was very helpful and attentive to our vacation needs. We enjoyed the walk up distance to the beach and the sunset and sunrise. Waking up in the morning watching the beach and feeling that cool beach breeze on the back porch was incredible with a cup of coffee. The home is absolutely beautiful and homey, my husband and I and our puppy definitely enjoyed it. Delaware is an amazing place to visit and to live. There was a lot of dog friendly places and the seafood was incredible. We are definitely going to visit again and definitely reserving with the same hostess . They were awesome.

peaceful gorgeous and close to a great water park ,Cape Henlopen and a very quaint town with an excellent bakery. also convenient to a Walmart. And a Food Lion. And very important to the teenagers a Starbucks ! The owner could not have been more responsive. If I asked a question I received an almost immediate response. Thank you

The house is beautiful, and very well appointed. The setting is amazing- just what we were looking for with two dogs in tow. The owners were generous and very responsive. We had a wonderful vacation!

We thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful home that was very well appointed and the wonderfully quiet beach/bay side surroundings. It all made for a great week. We also thank these very welcoming and gracious hosts and wish them continued blessings.

We thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful home that was very well appointed and the wonderfully quiet beach/bay side surroundings. It all made for a great week. We also thank these very welcoming and gracious hosts and wish them continued blessings.

The house is beautiful, and very well appointed. The setting is amazing- just what we were looking for with two dogs in tow. The owners were generous and very responsive. We had a wonderful vacation!