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

Manasota Key, Florida 34223, United States
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Excellent service
Sparkling clean
Ideal location
Lots to do
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Property Description
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 2241878About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules: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.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.Must be arranged in advance at owner's discretion.
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10.0/10
Outstanding
Cleanliness10.0
Amenities10.0
Location10.0
Service10.0
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Surroundings
Airport: Punta Gorda Airport
(49.8km)
Train: Venice Train Depot - Public Boat Ramp
(24.4km)
Landmarks: Stump Pass Beach State Park
(710m)
Landmarks: Chadwick Park Fishing Pier
(910m)
Landmarks: Grande Adventures Fishing Charters
(980m)
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Two-Bedroom Cottage
10

Two-Bedroom Cottage

1 sofa bed 1 queen bed and 1 king bed
Free Wi-Fi
Smoking Permitted
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Wi-Fi in room
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10.0/10
Outstanding
41 reviews
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  • Cleanliness10.0
  • Amenities10.0
  • Location10.0
  • Service10.0
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K‍a‍t‍y‍ ‍D‍.
June 5, 2025
They thought of everything you'd need while staying on the beach. Everything was neat and clean.
J‍o‍a‍n‍n‍ ‍L‍.
April 10, 2025
Wonderful The cleanest property I have ever checked into. Great commutation with the owner. They thought of everything you might need. Great little cottage!
J‍e‍n‍n‍i‍f‍e‍r‍ ‍S‍.
April 21, 2025
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!
E‍r‍i‍c‍ ‍S‍.
April 7, 2025
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.
S‍C‍O‍T‍T‍ ‍S‍.
April 7, 2025
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
R‍o‍b‍ ‍S‍.
September 6, 2024
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
J‍i‍m‍ ‍L‍.
July 18, 2024
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!
T‍a‍y‍l‍o‍r‍ ‍D‍.
June 23, 2024
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!
J‍o‍s‍e‍ ‍C‍.
May 9, 2024
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!

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Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about cot and extra bed policies.

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 25 years old

Property host

Jen
Speaks: English, Spanish

About this property

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 2241878About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules: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.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.Must be arranged in advance at owner's discretion.
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What is the cancellation policy at Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More!?

Typically, cancellations of Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More! can receive total refund for certain days before arrival. The conditions will vary depending on the type of room and booking conditions. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More!?

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What landmarks are close to Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More!?

Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More! is located in Manasota Key, close to landmarks such as Stump Pass Beach State Park, which is 710m from your search (straight-line distance).

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

Laughing Gull at Shorebirds 3min walk to beach Sunsets! Kayaks Bikes and More! check-in begins at 16:00. Check-out time is 10:00.

About This Property

Nearest AirportPunta Gorda Airport
Distance to Airport49.79KM
Nearest Train StationVenice Train Depot - Public Boat Ramp
Distance to Train Station24.4KM
Hotel Star Rating3