Piping Plover on the Key, Nautical and Nice, Paddles away!
The Piping Plover is your cozy nest on Manasota Key! Part of the Shorebirds Beach Cottages property, this two bedroom/one bath cottage offers a king bed, queen bed, with luxurious linens and comfy mattresses, plus a sleeper sofa in the living room. The large kitchen has all you need to create delicious meals from local fresh fish and farmer's markets. 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!
This newly renovated cottage is just a 3 minute walk to the Gulf waters and shell strewn beach, 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. 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 Paddleboard or Kayak, all available to our Shorebirds registered guests. We even have wheels to easily get the kayak to the launch, just a 5 minute walk away.
Relax in our tropical backyard oasis by one of our wood or gas burning fire pits, great for gathering and meeting your neighbors. We have BBQ grills, laundry, and outdoor showers.
This cottage offers other conveniences such as: a contactless, private entry. Microwave, Keurig coffee maker, refrigerator, ice maker. 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 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 your Piping Plover nest!
This cottage is the front unit in a quiet duplex shared by another unit the Oystercatcher.
Please Note: For your maximum comfort, the number of overnight guests in the Piping Plover is limited to 6 people, see the following combinations of persons:
Four (4) Adults and 2 Teenagers 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 Oystercatcher next door and the White Pelican and Laughing Gull Cottages in the next building!!
Property IDs: Laughing Gull 2223672 White Pelican 2223445 Oystercatcher 2241878
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place used towels in shower. Leave sheets on bed, no need to stripe them. Adjust a/c to 76 degrees.
Wash,dry and put away dishes. Remove all food items from fridge/freezer/cabinets.
Sign our guest book!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Lead Renter must be at least 25 years old.
No Smoking in/on property. No pets. No parties.
Overnight guests limited to 6 persons
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Property # 4591677vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Englewood
Located in Englewood, this cottage is 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 CoolToday Park or Charlotte Sports Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
We came down for a beach wedding and this cute little place had EVERYTHING that we could possibly need for our stay. The owners have done an amazing job with the upkeep and decorations. We absolutely loved our stay!
Very nice, clean spot that was great for our family. Bikes and Kayaks were great and the beach cart, toys, and chairs were a hit. Also really appreciate the Beer, wine, snacks and coffee waiting for us on arrival. Great hosts and great place to stay and visit Manasota Key!
We loved our stay! The size was perfect for our family of 4. All the items included with the property were great. We usually load up the car with beach stuff, but we didn't have to worry about any of that here. Location was close to the beach and restaurants.
We had a wonderful time staying here. The property was very clean, and it was decorated very well. We got to meet some new friends that were staying at this property also which made it even more fun. The owners were always available to help,.
The property description was 100% accurate. Additionally, it was perfectly clean and well stocked. The location was close to the beach as well as restaurants on Manasota Key. Would gladly bring my family here again!
The property was very clean the Jen and Eddy were extremely attentive to any request and quick to help. There was even cold drinks and snacks waiting for me! Great value and would recommend this property to anyone.
John C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2021
Thank you John! We look forward to your next visit!
We decided on Manasota Key because we were told it was quaint, laid back, peaceful, and has that “old” Florida vibe. It was all that and more. The beach at Stump Pass was heaven. Looking forward to a future stay.
The property is a short walk to beach. They have plenty of outdoor equip from chairs, umbrellas, to kayaks and bikes. Great time in a very well appointed and clean cottage.
Our stay was exactly what we wanted; enjoyable and relaxing. Our host, Jen was superb and extremely gracious. She left no detail to chance and her magic touches made us feel like we were very welcome. Thank you!
This was a lovely little unit. Loved using the paddle boards and bikes. So nice to have everything right there and included! The outdoor areas were very nice as well.
Our stay was great. Clean rooms, cold air. Family of 6 and had enough space for us all. Nice welcome package. Had everything needed for a day at the beach.
This place was adorable! The property is small but very well organized and close to everything. I was originally a little concerned about the walk to the beach Based on viewing the map but it took less than three minutes to get there and the walk is super easy. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen and living space worked great for our group of 2 adults and 2 teens. We would definitely consider staying here again!!
Lora B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2021
Thanks Lora for you great review! Hope to see you again, especially when you can stay longer! So glad you enjoyed it!
The property was excellent. They have everything you need for a beach stay. The owners truly have thought of everything for your trips to the beach. We are already looking at more dates to go back and visit. The owners were very prompt with all communication. Highly recommend
We stayed for 4 nights and loved every minute! We walked the short distance to the beach access area daily and relaxed on the beach while the kids played in the surf, found sharks teeth, shells, and then had a comfy and very clean place to return to at the end of the day. The cottage was updated and has been newly renovated. Everything was beautiful and clean, and it had everything we needed for a great trip. We will definitely be coming back!
We had a great time at this property. They provided nearly everything you need for a beach trip, which was a short walk. We loved Stump Pass Park Beach, it was beautiful there. Grocery store was a short drive from beach road which was also convienent. We enjoyed grilling out with our family members in the nice backyard area. Being able to do laundry was also nice after many trips to the beach.
Casandra C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
About the host
Hosted by Jen
What makes this property unique
The Piping Plover is your nautical inspired nest at this boutique resort on beautiful Manasota Key! Get ready to captain a SUP/Kayak on the Gulf or Bay. Ahoy! Newly renovated just a 3 minute walk to the Gulf waters and shell strewn beach.
Languages:
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