Piping Plover on the Key, Nautical and Nice, Paddles away!

Englewood, Florida
$282 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

The Piping Plover is your nautical inspired nest at this boutique resort on beautiful Manasota Key! Get ready to captain a SUP/Kayak on the Gulf or Bay. Ahoy! Newly renovated in 2025 just a 3 minute walk to the Gulf waters and shell strewn beach. Part of the Shorebirds Beach Cottages property, this cottage features two bedrooms/one bath, a king bed, a queen bed both with luxurious linens and comfy mattress, plus a queen-sized sleeper sofa in the living room. Explore the Key on our on-site bicycles or voyage out on a SUP or Kayak. A ten minute walk and you arrive at the gem of the Key, Stump Pass State Park with its pristine, undeveloped beach and wildlife preserve. Relax in our tropical backyard oasis by one of our wood or gas burning fire pits. BBQ grills, laundry, outdoor showers, and everything you need for the beach is provided. Pack your bags and head to the Piping Plover nest.

The property has been beautifully updated in 2025 featuring a newly renovated kitchen, bathroom, new furnishings, and luxury details. Each cottage is two bedroom, one bath. A thoughtfully appointed kitchen, dining table, living room with queen-sized sleeper sofa, one king bedroom, and one queen bedroom are among the comforts offered. Savor your morning beverage or evening cocktail on your private screened-in lanai or enjoy our backyard tropical oasis featuring gas and wood burning fire pits. The unit offers other conveniences such as: contactless, private entry, microwave, range, Keurig coffee maker, refrigerator. Free Wi-Fi. A cable connected 55” Smart TV in the living room and 40” TV’s in each bedroom to view shows using your favorite streaming apps. Other shared amenities include an on-site laundry, bbq grill area, and kayaks for your use.

We provide beach carts, chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, everything you need to get the most out of your day at the beach, just a short 3 minute walk. Grab one of our beach cruiser bicycles (adult-sized) to explore the key and find a place to watch one of our gorgeous sunsets. Paddle around Lemon Bay in one of our kayaks, or a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) offered with your stay. Spend the day fishing at the local pier or enjoy shark tooth and shell collecting on our beautiful beach. For a real treat, keep an eye out for dolphins, manatees and perhaps a sea turtle hatchling making their way to the sea! Conveniently close are our island restaurants, ready to satisfy your culinary cravings. Take our island shuttle so that you can dance the night away to live music at some of our neighborhood establishments. Manasota Key has boat and jet ski rentals, and parasailing as well. This cottage is the front unit of a very quiet duplex shared by our other unit the Oystercatcher. Our property has a second building for a total of four units. Building two has the White Pelican and the Laughing Gull. Maximum capacity is six persons including children.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Cycling Nearby Hiking Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Sara L.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2026

    Stayed Jan 1, 2026

    Loved our stay. Convenient location. Clean! Great amenities!

  • Chris B.

    Submitted Jan 29, 2024

    Stayed Jan 11, 2024

    This property was super clean, neat, and well taken care of. Really enjoyed our time there.

  • Rachel M.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2023

    Stayed Jun 11, 2023

    We recently had a family gathering at Manasota Key, Shorebird was beyond perfect for our group of 17. The accommodations were perfect, everything was clean and the property was well equipped with beach items, boogie boards, shark tooth searching tools, umbrellas, chairs, bikes, kayaks, etc. Jen and Eddie made us feel so welcomed! We loved that there were plenty of kitchen items to prepare meals, that was very handy especially feeding 17 people! We loved using the BBQ area each night and between the patio and enclosed patio we had plenty of room for everyone to find a spot. We all utilized the outdoor showers, and loved the shower that had its own private area, with shampoo and conditioner. It was also an added luxury to have washer and dryer access, so handy, again Jen and Eddie went above and beyond and had detergent available. The location exceeded all expectations, it was such a quick walk to the beach, we went back and forth many times a day. The kids loved boogie boarding each night as the sunset, such a fun experience for them in the warm waters of the Gulf. So many added touches that really helped make us feel at home, and so many thing’s available in the kitchen that were so helpful for our stay. We came from California, so having all those small things like lunch baggies and foil was amazing. Thank you so much Jen and Eddie! Loved your home and all the great things you have done to make it feel so welcoming and comfortable!

  • Submitted Apr 29, 2023

    Stayed Apr 27, 2023

    We were very impressed with the cottage. Nicely furnished and spotless. We were greeted with snacks, wine, beer and water bottles. My granddaughter and I kayaked on Lemon Bay had two different dolphin pods come up to and under our kayaks it was amazing!!! This definitely our go to spot on Manasota Key!!

  • Zachary E.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2023

    Stayed Apr 4, 2023

    Very nice, clean spot that was great for our family. Bikes and Kayaks were great and the beach cart, toys, and chairs were a hit. Also really appreciate the Beer, wine, snacks and coffee waiting for us on arrival. Great hosts and great place to stay and visit Manasota Key!

  • Scott S.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2023

    Stayed Mar 19, 2023

    Best online vacation rental I’ve ever stayed at. They have literally thought of every need you have! Snacks and goodies when you arrive, beach cart and storage chest stocked with all things beach, every appliance you might need, spices, air purifier, smart tvs in every room, usb outlets next to bed, dust buster for quick cleaning, kayaks, SUPs and fire pits. Well done! You have set the bar high for the next rental and will be coming back soon! Also manakey is a hidden gem in SWFL. Thanks so much!

  • Amanda C.

    Submitted Dec 13, 2022

    Stayed Dec 8, 2022

    We came down for a beach wedding and this cute little place had EVERYTHING that we could possibly need for our stay. The owners have done an amazing job with the upkeep and decorations. We absolutely loved our stay!

  • Ken B.

    Submitted Nov 15, 2022

    Stayed Nov 6, 2022

    Our stay was exactly what we wanted; enjoyable and relaxing. Our host, Jen was superb and extremely gracious. She left no detail to chance and her magic touches made us feel like we were very welcome. Thank you!

  • Glenn K.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2022

    Stayed Sep 2, 2022

    Stayed here for long weekend with wife 2 boys and mother in law. Property was in excellent condition and my wife and I were surprised at all of the amenities. There were bikes, coolers, nice beach chairs, snacks and many other items that you don’t often see at rentals. The property was very clean and quiet and made for a great weekend.

  • Jill N.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2022

    Stayed Jun 4, 2022

    Wonderful, relaxing, lots of extras, clean, comfortable, quaint, and perfect!

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$282+
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