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Laughing Gull on the Key! 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks, Bikes and More!

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Beach nearby
Smart TV
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Englewood, FL
  • Place, Manasota Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Englewood Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stump Pass Beach State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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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 on the Key! 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
During your stay at this villa, you're just a quick walk from Manasota Beach. Features include laundry facilities. The villa includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned villa with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Manasota Beach and 3 minutes on foot from Englewood Beach
As a guest of Laughing Gull on the Key! 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks, Bikes and More!, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Englewood villa is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • 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)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Lead Renter must be at least 25 years old.
No Smoking in/on property. No pets. No parties.
Overnight guests limited to 6 persons

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Kayaks to Cozy on the Key
Spend Thanksgiving at the Beach!! Kayaks to Cozy on the Key
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Laughing Gull on the Key! 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks, Bikes and More! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mona S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great cottage in Manasota Key! All the amenities needed for a relaxing stay on the beach. Good location. Could walk or bikerestaurants. Fast communication with Jen. Highly recommend. Loved the screen porch and private back yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

France D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jen and Eddie are incredibly gracious and responsive. The property is incredibly clean.They have everything one could need on vacation, and make your stay memorable and extremely comfortable! I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

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

Perfect location!!

What a beautiful and clean place. Communication with the manager Jen was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT S.

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
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

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

Nice property

Very clean and cute-we enjoyed staying was close to stores and beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family very much enjoyed our stay at the Laughing Gull while on the Island. The condo was extremely clean and great for our needs. Being a 3-5 minute walk to the beach and having a beach cart provided was awesome. Additionally, the opportunity to use the kayaks and go down to the State Park was fantastic. We didn’t use the Bikes but having those as an option to use was great. It has so many conveniences and Jen - the host - was helpful and welcoming. We would highly recommend this condo, or one of her other condos, for anyone looking to experience Manasota Key. Great stuff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! The property has a ton of amenities that we take advantage of during our stay like bikes, kayaks and a fire ring in the back yard with a supply of firewood. The host must have anticipated every tiny need of a traveler and filled the kitchen with all appliances and supplies one could possibly think of. Same goes for the bathroom, just like in a first class hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy D.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in. Jen had thought of all the details big and small to make your experience and stay as welcoming and comfortable as could be. From the welcoming fresh smell, snacks, complimentary beverages chairs for the beach, wagon, kayaks, bikes to the cooler for the beach and so much more. We will definitely be visiting again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peg A.

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

Excellent accomodations with a special home feeling

Overall wonderful but many small extras that made you feel comfortable and welcomed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dan j.

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

awesome hidden gem

we loved our quick visit to your place, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly h.

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

Lovely spot!

Well stocked and easy to walk to the beach and use the kayaks. We loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

Lovely place!

Beautifully updated cozy beach cottage. Eddie and Jen have done a great job beautifying the grounds and cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jac K.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joann L.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay

We had a wonderful time at Laughing Gull. The house was perfect for our family of 4. Had everything you need for a great time at the beach. We would definitely come back. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

France D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

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! ❤️
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cliff R.

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

Manasota Key & Shorebirds are a Hidden Gem

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Shorebirds on Manasota Key. The unit and hosts couldn't have been nicer! Short walk to the Stump Pass State Park and you find yourself on a lovely stretch of the gulf shoreline. We look forward to returning again next year.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2024