Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More! | Cottage in Englewood

10.0 (80 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Englewood Cottage | Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More!

2 Bedroom Cottage in Englewood

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 Teenageror 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

Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More! is located in Englewood. Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More! provides accommodation, featuring Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Laundry, among other amenities. This Cottage features Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More! has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Englewood has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Englewood, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Blender
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Activities
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Parasailing nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
General
  • English
  • Spanish
  • In the city center
  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near a health or beauty spa
Guest Services
  • Children's toys
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed;must be arranged in advance at owner's discretion
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: must be arranged in advance at owner's discretion onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Lisa C.
Jul 18, 2025 02:57:13 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Three adults and one child came for the weekend and it was great. Really great location. Short walk to a beach and had all of the amenities one could need. Jen was super responsive to messages! Would definitely recommend and stay here again
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