Kayaks and Cozy on the Key! 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Short walk to Stump Pass

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Englewood, FL

Englewood Beach3 min walk
Stump Pass Beach State Park6 min walk
Blind Pass Beach8 min drive
Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Laughing Gull is your nest at this boutique resort on beautiful Manasota Key! Part of the Shorebirds Beach Cottages property. Newly renovated just a 3 min walk to the Gulf waters and a shell strewn beach. This cottage features two bedrooms, king bed, queen bed with luxurious linens, and comfy mattresses, a sleeper sofa in the living room plus a thoughtfully appointed kitchen and dining table are among the comforts offered for your carefree vacation. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktail on your private screened porch or hang out in our lush tropical backyard garden. In the evening, take a quick stroll to awe at the most dramatic sunsets, found only on this side of the gulf!

From your cottage, you can be on the beach in about a 3 minute walk, conveniently paved all the way to the sand. To get you there with ease, we provide a beach cart, chairs, beach towels, and an umbrella for your day at the beach. We also have some other beach items available like boogie boards, noodles, sand toys, and coolers.

Explore the key on one of our adult-sized beach bicycles or venture out on a SUP or Kayak, all available to our Shorebirds registered guests. We even have wheels to easily take the kayaks to the launch, a 5 minute walk away.

Just a ten minute walk from your cottage and you arrive at the gem of the Key, Stump Pass State Park with it's pristine, undeveloped beach and wildlife preserve.

Relax in our tropical backyard oasis by one of our wood or gas burning fire pits, a great place to gather and meet your neighbors. We also have BBQ grills, laundry, and outdoor showers.

The Laughing Gull offers other conveniences such as: a contactless, private entry. Microwave, Keurig coffee maker, refrigerator. Free Wi-Fi. A cable connected 50” Smart TV is in the living room and 36” TV’s in each bedroom to watch live programming or to view shows using your favorite streaming apps.

Enjoy our island culinary delights at one of our local restaurants where you are likely to find live music most days of the week......only a 15 minute walk, 8 minute bicycle ride, or take a ride on Stumpy's Free Ride, our island golf cart service.

Explore the other Key beaches including Englewood Beach, Blind Pass Beach and Manasota Beach, each offering another glimpse of the island life on Manasota Key!

Time to come make some great beach vacation memories!!
Pack your bags and head to the Laughing Gull nest!

This cottage is the right unit of a very quiet duplex shared by the White Pelican.

Please Note:
For your maximum comfort, the number of overnight guests in the Laughing Gull is limited to 5 people, see the following combinations of persons:

Four (4) Adults and 1 Teenager or Adult
OR
Four (4) Adults and Two (2) Children under the age of 12

This is a non-smoking property. Smoking is not allow inside cottages, nor on porches or in any outdoor space on the property. Smokers must take a stroll off property at or beyond the sidewalk to smoke.

Bring your friends and family….we have three other units on-site!! Check out the White Pelican next door and the Piping Plover and Oystercatcher Cottages in the next building!!

Property IDs:
Laughing Gull 2223672
White Pelican 2223445
Piping Plover 2223889
Oystercatcher 2241878

Property manager

Jen

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Must be arranged in advance at owner's discretion

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non-Smoking Property: We take our non-smoking policy very seriously! No smoking/vaping permitted in Cottages, under porches or anywhere on property.

Smokers must go to sidewalk or take stroll off property to smoke. Don’t ruin a great vacation by being asked to leave and incurring charges!

No Boat or Trailer parking. No Pets Amenities are shared and available only to registered guests

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this cottage is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Caspersen Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Englewood Recreation Center or CoolToday Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Englewood, FL

What's nearby

Englewood Beach - 3 min walk
Lemon Bay - 4 min walk
Stump Pass Beach State Park - 6 min walk
Blind Pass Beach - 8 min drive
Don Pedro Island Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min drive
Farlows On The Water - 7 min drive
Flounders Restaurant & Tiki Bar - 13 min walk
Dunkin' - 8 min drive
Lock & Key Restaurant & Pub - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kayaks and Cozy on the Key! 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Short walk to Stump Pass pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

28 April 2024

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

Another excellent stay

I stayed with my parents at Shorebirds. We enjoyed a nice, relaxing stay in the perfect location. Jen & Eddie have thought of everything... from the outdoor shower to welcome snacks & drinks to coolers & umbrella for the beach. We took the kayaks for a paddle on Lemon Bay, searched for baby sharks teeth & walked to the sunset every night. We couldn't really imagine a more perfect stay. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

France D.

7 April 2024

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

March Getaway

Everything was absolutely perfect. The hosts thought of everything! We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you 😊.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole M.

30 March 2024

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

Beautiful Beach Cottage

Absolutely beautifully maintained property! The owners have thought of everything! The personal touches make things perfect! Great amenities at the property and a close walk to the beach and other activities. Don’t look past this place if you are looking for the perfect place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

12 March 2024

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

Exceptional Accommodation

Our first trip to Manasota Key and Laughing Gull / Shorebirds was a great find! The unit was spotless, absolutely the cleanest, best maintained VRBO we have ever visited, and we've been to many. New furnishings and appliances, quality cookware, comfortable bed, water pressure in the shower (and an outdoor shower!), plus a lot of little extras and nice amenities that conveyed the owner's appreciation. Very highly recommended!

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 February 2024

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

Perfect for our family

We loved the location. It was close to the beach & restaurants, had a ton of amenities, lots of small touches that made a difference and very clean! Just right for our stay to visit with our family that lives in the area over the winter.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jen

What makes this property unique

You could have your own private resort!! This unit is part of a boutique resort with 2 buildings. Each building has two-2 bedroom/1 bath units, for a total of four units. Other units are the Oystercatcher, Piping Plover, and White Pelican. All four units could be booked for a family reunion or wedding to have your own private resort.