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Oystercatcher at Shorebirds, Bikes and Kayaks 3 minutes walk to beach!

Cottage with kitchen, a short walk to Englewood Beach

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Englewood, FL
  • Place, Englewood Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blind Pass Beach
  • Place, Stump Pass Beach State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Englewood

This cottage places you within a 5-minute walk of Englewood Beach and Lemon Bay. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.

What's nearby

  • Englewood Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lemon Bay - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Don Pedro Island Beach - 29 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Boca Grande Beach - 38 min drive - 20.9 miles

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Steamers Oyster Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Grill - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Oystercatcher at Shorebirds, Bikes and Kayaks 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.

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
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking/vaping of any kind anywhere on premises

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • 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
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (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
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place used towels in shower. Leave sheets on bed, no need to stripe them off. Adjust a/c to 76 degrees.
Wash, dry and put away all 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

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 the sidewalk or take a 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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
Must be pre-approved by owner at time of booking

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking/vaping of any kind anywhere on premises

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Note from host: Must be pre-approved by owner at time of booking
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Cottage
Cozy Kayaks Shells Shark Teeth on the Key

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this cottage?

Located steps from Englewood Beach, this cottage is in Englewood, and within a 10-minute walk of Stump Pass Beach State Park and Lemon Bay. You'll also find Blind Pass Beach and Cedar Point Environmental Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Oystercatcher at Shorebirds, Bikes and Kayaks 3 minutes walk to beach! a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Oystercatcher at Shorebirds, Bikes and Kayaks 3 minutes walk to beach!?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), which is about 22 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Oystercatcher at Shorebirds, Bikes and Kayaks 3 minutes walk to beach!?

Yes, every accommodation at Oystercatcher at Shorebirds, Bikes and Kayaks 3 minutes walk to beach! comes with a deck.