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Cozy and Kayaks, Shells and Shark Teeth on the Key, 3 minutes walk to beach!

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Outdoor dining
Miscellaneous
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy and Kayaks, Shells and Shark Teeth on the Key, 3 minutes walk to beach!

The Oystercatcher is your cozy nest on Manasota Key! Part of the Shorebirds Beach Cottages property, this two bedroom/one bath cottage features a large private wrap-around porch, open shelving and shiplap creating a cozy place for your beach getaway. It offers a king bed, queen bed, with luxurious linens and comfy mattresses, plus a sleeper sofa in the living room. The large kitchen has all you need to create delicious meals from local fresh fish and farmer's markets. 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!

This newly renovated cottage is just a 3 minute walk to the Gulf waters and shell strewn beach, 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. 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 Paddleboard or Kayak, all available to our Shorebirds registered guests. We even have wheels to easily get the kayak to the launch, just a 5 minute walk away.

Just a ten minute walk from your cottage and you arrive at the gem of the Key, Stump Pass State Park with it's pristine, undeveloped beach and wildlife preserve.

Relax in our tropical backyard oasis by one of our wood or gas burning fire pits, great for gathering and meeting your neighbors. We have BBQ grills, laundry, and outdoor showers.

This cottage offers other conveniences such as: a contactless, private entry. Microwave, Keurig coffee maker, refrigerator, ice maker. 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 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 your Oystercatcher nest!

This cottage is the rear unit in a quiet duplex shared by another unit the Piping Plover.

Please Note: For your maximum comfort, the number of overnight guests in the Oystercatcher is limited to 6 people, see the following combinations of persons:

Four (4) Adults and 2 Teenagers 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 Piping Plover next door and the White Pelican and Laughing Gull Cottages in the next building!!

Property IDs:
Laughing Gull 2223672
White Pelican 2223445
Piping Plover 2223889
Oystercatcher 2241878

Property manager

Jen

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Ice maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking/vaping of any kind anywhere on premises

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Must be pre-approved by owner at time of booking
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Cottage
Cozy Kayaks Shells Shark Teeth on the Key

About the neighborhood

Map
Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Englewood Beach - 3 min walk
  • Lemon Bay - 4 min walk
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 7 min walk
  • Blind Pass Beach - 8 min drive
  • Englewood Recreation Center - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flounders Restaurant & Tiki Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lock & Key Restaurant & Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lickity Split Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Farlows On The Water - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy and Kayaks, Shells and Shark Teeth on the Key, 3 minutes walk to beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy and Kayaks, Shells and Shark Teeth on the Key, 3 minutes walk to beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy and Kayaks, Shells and Shark Teeth on the Key, 3 minutes walk to beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy and Kayaks, Shells and Shark Teeth on the Key, 3 minutes walk to beach! 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 (0.6 km) away.

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Cozy and Kayaks, Shells and Shark Teeth on the Key, 3 minutes walk to beach! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 60 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
The property was clean and well stocked. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bre B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach lovers dream
Perfect spot for our girls trip. Only needed snacks, sunscreen, and ourselves. The house is a short walking distance to the beaches and restaurants. All beach necessities are thought of and the outside showers, grills, and patio are perfect for a relaxing night.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Igor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy please to be
Fresh and clean good locations
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite!
You will not be disappointed in your stay here. Fully appointed kitchen, comfortable furnishings, awesome screened porch and you can walk to everything!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri M., Windermere, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
It was a super cute place with so many amenities- grill, laundry, kayaks, beach supplies and carts. We had an awesome time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenaye B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect paradise
Beautiful cozy home away from home. This place really did have everything you needed. I mean everything. Additionally, this place was beyond clean! I’ve been vacationing in FL for 18 years and this place is by far the best!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cori S., Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage!
This is a super cute cottage with lots of amenities for both enjoying yourself at the beach or staying cozy at the cottage. We loved the screened in porch and the fire pit, and the beach cart was so helpful for the short walk to the water.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip!
Loved staying here! Great location and have everything you can think of to enjoy your beach vacation. Very clean and cozy! We enjoyed the screened in porch and outdoor fire pit. The owners were exceptional.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and convenient
5 star for comfort, cleanliness and convenience to beaches and entertainment! They supply everything you need for a fabulous stay on Manasota Key!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

marisa g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Book It!
We had a wonderful stay. The cottage had everything we needed and then some. Updated and clean; well stocked with towels and linens and kitchen stuff. Loved the outdoor amenities as well. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Nice clean place to stay, convenient. We loved It.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get away
We would 100% recommend this property! Jen has thought of everything which made our life easy. Loved the outdoor shower, all the beach stuff for us to use, the screened porch, laundry, and grill. And the little lizards were a hit with our 4 year old! We will stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacay
This bungalow was amazing!! So comfortable and clean. The goody basket upon arrival was such a sweet touch! The location was great. They had all the things needed for the beach and the bikes, kayaks, and paddle boards were a nice bonus. We will be back for sure! Highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVELY
Amazing experience. We would recommend to anyone. So much thought put into the place and they give SO MUCH. Location is perfect for all the beach time your heart desires. We will be back..thank you so much for such a beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
We couldn't have been happier with every detail and beyond that the host could think of to make our stay at these cottages once again - absolutely perfect. If visiting Englewood or the area, these cottages are consistently clean, fresh, and are always better than described. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway.
My friend and I have both lost our husbands to cancer. We decided to take a short trip. We could not have found a better place to stay. The house was very clean, and you have thought of everything we could possibly need. Thank you, Shirley & Mary Joe
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
Oyster Catcher at Shorebird is a must stay! From The second we arrived, everything was 5 star! So many amenities and well thought out information. Bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, games… never needed anything in addition to what was provided. We appreciated the snacks, bottle of wine, stocked supplies - even down to sunscreen. Our girls trip to Manasota Key was just what we needed. We loved the enclosed porch and the privacy that the cottages offered. We will for sure be back! Our first (and not last) stay was amazing! Thank you for your attention to detail to make guests feel so special and welcomed!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shark Hunting
The property was just as described & more. Everything you need for your stay. The cottage was beautiful & totally functional. Great to have laundry, bikes, & kayaks available. The outside area was amazing as well. Cottage was super clean. We had a very small issue & the owner was there almost immediately to fix the small problem. Location was close to everything! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect
This property set the tone of our spring break vacation. It was a girls trip/spring break for my high school senior and her BF. I invited a long time girlfriend. The cottage was well decorated, simple but perfect in it's space. We spent most of our time outside on our screened in porch and around the fire pit. What really put it over the top for us was the beach amenities, ie: beach chairs, cart, kayaks, beach toys etc. Everything was quality and well taken care of. Location was great!... Situated between Stump Pass Park (which is a must!) and the restaurant/bars. Easy walks to the beach. We would definitely stay there again. I wouldn't even look for another property. BTW - it was our first time on Manisota Key and we loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie Y., Rye NH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Respite from Life
Went to discover the joy of Manasota. The relaxation found in the sun, the waves, the birds and dolphins, on this special place was all I imagined and more. Just allow yourself to get caught up in the rhythms of nature for awhile and not in the ticking of the clock. You will feel restored after. The extras and thoughtful amenities of this place were wonderful and the friends we made around the fire will be lasting. Thank you, Jen and Eddie for a vacation I won't ever forget.
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection in every way!!
My family has wanted to come to Manasota Key for many years and I am so thankful we found Shorebird!! We stayed here with 17 people, we all agreed that this was perfect and met all needs for our large group. Upon arrival the snacks and wine were a huge hit! Right away we felt welcomed and at home. We were able to put the bags down and walk a few blocks to the beach. We loved the location, so safe and quiet, just minutes away from the beach which allowed us to walk back and forth with ease. The added beach amenities were amazing, from the carts, to the chairs, umbrellas, shark tooth hunting tools, boogie boards, bikes, kayaks- Jen and Eddie thought of every last detail to make going to the beach fun and easy! We really loved that there were so many kitchen items that really helped cooking for 17 people so much easier- it was also so handy having the little kitchen items like lunch baggies and foil, very impressive touches. We also all loved the outdoor shower- it made it so handy to get clean after a day at the beach. We used the BBQ area every night and utilized the screened in porches and outdoor seating. Everyone slept very comfortable in the nice beds. It was an added bonus to have laundry access right there at the house. The kids looked forward to boogie boarding each night at sunset in the warm waters of the Gulf We felt so welcomed right away and Jen and Eddie were very fast to respond to messages. Thank you so much for making a memorable stay for our family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible!
Impeccable cleanliness, wonderful location and attention to detail ….with more than everything you could possibly need available! Many thanks for a spectacular vacation! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Beach House with many extras!
We loved this beach house and can't wait to return. We flew to Florida with minimal items to avoid extra luggage costs and they had thought of everything you would need for a great time enjoying the ocean - coolers, sand toys, beach cart, umbrellas, etc. My favorite were the bikes and kayaks though!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

scooter a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Our family of 3 stayed at the Shorebird property and it is as advertised. Cozy and clean with all the amenities. Close to beaches and with the use of kayaks and paddleboards as part of the stay I would highly recommend. Hosts were great and answered any questions very quickly. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Stay
Our family had a great time staying at this location. Super nice and clean, close to the beach and all the needed amenities. Highly recommend and we will book again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024