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Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Welcome to The Laughing Gull, your beachside retreat on beautiful Manasota Key. Unwind in the lush tropical backyard garden or enjoy morning coffee and evening cocktails on your private screened porch. With luxurious linens, comfy mattresses, a thoughtfully appointed kitchen, and dining table at your fingertips – you’re all set for a carefree vacation.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More!

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 a short 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.

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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

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.

Rules

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Must be arranged in advance at owner's discretion

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Note from host: Must be arranged in advance at owner's discretion
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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Kayaks to Cozy on the Key
Spend Thanksgiving at the Beach!! Kayaks to Cozy on the Key

About the area

Located in Englewood, this cottage is in the city centre 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Englewood Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lemon Bay - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Don Pedro Island Beach - 29 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Boca Grande Beach - 38 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steamers Oyster Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Flounders Restaurant & Tiki Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪APlus at Sunoco - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More! located?

Located in the heart of Englewood, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Englewood Beach and Lemon Bay. Stump Pass Beach State Park is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

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