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

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!!

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.

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.

Everything about the property was great. I didn’t really like how everything was shared among multiple rentals. Luckily for us, the other units were not booked so we had everything to ourselves. Not sure I would have had the same experience having to share common outdoor areas and amenities with other people. Other than that, everything was great, and the hosts were very professional and helpful when needed.

This home fit our family with young children perfectly. It had everything we needed during our short stay. It is well maintained, clean and well decorated. We love how things like life jackets, beach chairs and towels, an umbrella, a cart, and a grill are all included. The kitchen was equipped to make meals for us. The beach was just a few minute walk away. We found lots of beautiful shells and shark teeth! It wasn't packed with people either. It's just a short 10-15 minute walk down the beach to stump pass state park. We saw dolphins there and even more shells and shark teeth! I really have nothing negative to say. The price was good and the home was comfortable. We are thankful we chose this one for our vacation!

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.

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

What a beautiful and clean place. Communication with the manager Jen was wonderful.

They thought of everything you'd need while staying on the beach. Everything was neat and clean.

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!

The cleanest property I have ever checked into. Great commutation with the owner. They thought of everything you might need. Great little cottage!

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

Was a great stay. Short walk to beach and short walk to put kayaks in. Was great to have beach supplies all there.

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

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!

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!

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!

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!