After leaving a late Canadian winter behind, my husband and I spent a wonderful March month at the Laughing Mullet. We are just thrilled that we found this 'home away from home'. It allowed us to 'live' in Sarasota, not merely visit. The ground floor apt in the fourplex is spacious and well furnished with an open concept living area, a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and convenient shared laundryroom. The outside patio is shaded by a trellis and vines and provides a beautiful setting for morning coffee. But our favorite place of all was on the dock on the goegeous bayou - we spent a lot of our 'at home' time there - reading in the chaise under the magnificant trees, keeping in touch with friends (wifi reception is excellent), griling and eating dinner, being entertained by so many varieties of birds, and, of course, laughing at the jumping mullets. This lovely property is surprisingly quiet given that the street is just off a main highway. The advantage is that the property has an 'away from it all' look, feel, and sound, and yet you are in the city, just a 5 - 10 minute drive from everything - grocery stores, shopping, museums, art galleries, entertainment, downtown, and the beautiful Lido Beach with its 6-lane heated outdoor pool and concession stand. Heaven!! Of course, this review would not be complete without mentioning our host, Richard. Richard obviously loves his home and city, and wants you to enjoy it too. He is friendly, helpful, very knowledgable and a warm, but discreet, host. Thank you Richard for sharing your home and your city with these 'grateful to be away from the winter' Canadians. Your hospitality was appreciated. We'll definitely be back!! Cheers, Margaret-Anne and Garth.