Title: Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More! Cottage with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Englewood Beach ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65310000/65300400/65300315/3bca93c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65310000/65300400/65300315/27d40e50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65310000/65300400/65300315/09e4029a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65310000/65300400/65300315/c0211254.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65310000/65300400/65300315/0658daf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65980000/65975200/65975127/bed29378.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oystercatcher at Shorebirds, Bikes and Kayaks 3 minutes walk to beach! 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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 This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C26.91552%2C-82.35480&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3i_BJGz_h6_wP-T-RXzq5xpzrWU=) Englewood, FL #### What's nearby - Englewood Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Lemon Bay - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles - Stump Pass Beach State Park - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles - Don Pedro Island Beach - 24 min drive - 13.5 miles - Boca Grande Beach - 31 min drive - 20.9 miles #### Getting around - Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive - ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬7 min drive - ‪Steamers Oyster Bar - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Lighthouse Grill - ‬11 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 79 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis S. 1 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice property Very clean and cute-we enjoyed staying was close to stores and beach ##### Dennis S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer K. 27 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, smartly done with great amenities So well done and the hosts were excellent to work with, even allowing us early check in which helped us greatly. A perfect off-water place to be in Manasota Key! ##### Jennifer K. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jac K. 1 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family. Vacation We enjoyed our stay at Shorebirds!! Every small detail was taken care of and the cottage was well appointed. ##### Jac K. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen F. 11 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Thank you, Jen, for hosting us in your adorable, clean, and stocked home! Everything we needed was right at hand, and any questions I had, you answered so quickly. We loved staying at this location, and we look forward to returning soon! ❤️ ##### Colleen F. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle B. 11 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Cottage by the beach! We had a great vacation! These owners made everything very convenient! They thought of everything! Very clean! Would stay here again! Thank you! ##### Michelle B. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### thomas A. 6 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shorebirds The property was beyond clean and well equipped. The owners thought of everything so we didn’t have to. Thank you Jen and Eddie for sharing this beautiful property we enjoyed our stay and will be back . ##### thomas A. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LJ D. 23 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Laughing Gull Property was very clean and beautiful decorated. Easy access to beach with all you need. Took advantage of the bikes to explore the area. Thanks to Jen for opening up your place! Until next time! ##### LJ D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 27 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend getaway This property was very accommodating & clean. So many items available for our stay. From sunscreen to a forgotten toothbrush. Bikes, kayaks & beach gear all provided. We had the best time kayaking & visiting as many beach spots that we could. We wanted to stay longer & do more! Great little hidden gem. I would definitely recommend your cottage & plan to come back. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane M. 29 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great relaxing vacation The cottage was fantastic! Very clean and beautifully updated. The extra touches were greatly appreciated and helpful! Wonderful area, great restaurants and nightly music at restaurants. The gulf is beautiful, warm sand and sun. Sunsets at Stump pass were breathtaking. Thank you for the wonderful stay Eddie & Jen!! Best of luck in your endeavors! ##### Diane M. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John M., Montgomery, Ohio USA 20 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing rental - top notch! This is an amazing place to stay! I have probably rented 30-40 VRBO condo’s over the past 20 years, and this condo would for sure be in the top 3! The master bed was very comfortable. The kitchen is extremely well stocked. The living room area has a comfortable couch and large screen TV. The bathroom had a great shower (no tub, which we preferred). The difference maker for us was all of the little things that made this condo a great place to stay – plenty of Bounty paper towels, Dawn dish liquid, hooks to hang clothes/towels on in the bedroom, plenty of outlets to charge devices, 4 Corona’s and 4 waters in the fridge waiting for us, a complimentary bottle of wine and a couple quick snacks if you need them! The bikes and kayaks are in great shape and only 30 seconds from your front door. There is a propane fueled firepit and a wood burning firepit with 6 Adirondack chairs – literally right outside of your front door (we used the propane firepit at night and it was awesome). We also used the washer/dryer – it was a 30 second walk from the condo and very clean. There is also a lanai with a table, chairs and fully loaded beach cart. We sat on the lanai many times and enjoyed the breeze. Jen (owner) was very responsive and always clear in her communications. Thanks, Jen, for a great stay! We would most definitely stay at this rental again. ##### John M. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa C. 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little cottage 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 ##### Lisa C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacey B. 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location!! What a beautiful and clean place. Communication with the manager Jen was wonderful. ##### Stacey B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katy D. 5 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy They thought of everything you'd need while staying on the beach. Everything was neat and clean. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5559a5ab-a9b9-41b8-a7cb-8f002f6c1329-1749130062400.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Katy D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect cottages! All of the Shorebirds Cottages are absolutely perfect to rent for couples, and now, for our whole family! While small and cozy, they had everything we needed, or forgot to bring. We enjoyed the ease of the kayak and bike use and the laundry facilities are pristine! The entire rental is perfectly located and very clean. Jen and Eddie have done a wonderful job fixing up after the 2024 hurricanes-the whole city has done an extraordinary clean-up since our Christmas visit, we were pleasantly surprised! PS-The extra large, super soft bath towels were a bonus! Can’t wait to stay again! ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joann L. 10 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful The cleanest property I have ever checked into. Great commutation with the owner. They thought of everything you might need. Great little cottage! ##### Joann L. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SCOTT S. 6 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place to Stay Ed and Jen far and above expectations to make sure we had everything and was satisfied with our stay. Place was very clean, and well taken care of. Beach is very close,and restaurants within walking distance. It’s a great location ##### SCOTT S. Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric S. 6 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Was a great stay. Short walk to beach and short walk to put kayaks in. Was great to have beach supplies all there. ##### Eric S. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob S. 5 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location and Cozy Atmosphere Booked a last minute staycation and am really glad I did. Excellent location, close to several beaches and tons of ame ities like bikes, SUPs and kayaks. Don't hesitate to stay here ##### Rob S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim L. 18 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptionally well appointed Newly renovated, clean, comfortable, close to everything and quiet. Has EVERYTHING you need, even dryer sheets. Snacks and drinks waiting for your arrival. Even has a "shibumi" for the beach. Couldnt have asked for anything more. Will bebstaying with Shorebirds for our next trip. Just the vacation we needed! ##### Jim L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taylor D. 22 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### All the small things! Awesome cottage, you can really tell the owners put a lot of thought into making sure guests have everything they need. We felt like we could have shown up with clothes and would have been set for the week. Toiletries, spices, sunscreen, beach towels, beach toys, books, you name it and they likely had it somewhere on the property! They even had a welcome basket with snacks, wine, beer and waters. The place was spotless, beds were extremely comfortable. We couldn’t have asked for anything more for our stay! ##### Taylor D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stupendous Sunshine Stay Everything about this place was just perfect! The location is brilliant, close to the hustle of Englewood beach and a skip from the nature/splendor of Stump Pass, with bikes SUPs and kyacks to get you from one spot to another. The home owners were exceptionally responsive and the space was so thoughtfully equipped from beach gear to the finer details like travel size shampoos and extras. Most impressive to the foodie-the kitchen utilities were top notch, knives were sharp, quality pots and pans etc. just truly made our vacation over the top! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Perri M. 1 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Bungalow by the Beach I highly recommend the Laughing Gull cottage! It is an immaculate, beautiful and peaceful space shelter from the Florida heat after a day in the sun. The proprietors provide generous accommodations for guests' every need - from pre-stocked cool drinks in the refrigerator to beach chairs, umbrellas, bikes, and kayaks available for use right outside the door. The outdoor fire pit provide a wonderful space for guests to gather in the evenings. The lanai in the front of the rental is a nice little space to enjoy coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening in cooler weather. The AC was easy to operate and was wonderful to step into after an afternoon on the beach! When I go back to Manasota Key, I will book the Laughing Gull! ##### Perri M. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose C. 9 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay with great amenities! The photos were great but the property was even better in person! The amenities were a very nice touch and walking to the beach was short and sweet. Would love to stay again! ##### Jose C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah C. 28 Apr 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! ##### Sarah C. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### France D. 7 Apr 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 😊. ##### France D. 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