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Living area
Property grounds
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Englewood, FL
  • Englewood Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Blind Pass Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

White Pelican at Shorebirds, Beach sunsets 3 min walk! Kayaks, Bikes and more!

The White Pelican Cottage is your nest at this boutique resort on beautiful Manasota Key!! Part of the Shorebirds Beach Cottages property, a newly renovated property located just a 3 minute walk from the beautiful Gulf waters and shell strewn beach. 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 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 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 about a 3 minute walk, conveniently paved all the way to the sand. 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 Paddleboard or Kayak, all available to our Shorebirds registered guests.

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 White Pelican 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 White Pelican nest!

This cottage is the left unit of a very quiet duplex shared by the Laughing Gull.

Please Note: For your maximum comfort, the number of overnight guests in the White Pelican is limited 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 Laughing Gull 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 2241878

Property manager

Jen
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Must be approved in advance, owner's discretion
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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 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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Must be approved in advance, owner's discretion
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Caspersen Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Englewood Recreation Center or CoolToday Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Englewood Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lemon Bay - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blind Pass Beach - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Lemon Bay Park - 11 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 55 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 White Pelican at Shorebirds, Beach sunsets 3 min walk! Kayaks, Bikes and more! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at White Pelican at Shorebirds, Beach sunsets 3 min walk! Kayaks, Bikes and more!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at White Pelican at Shorebirds, Beach sunsets 3 min walk! Kayaks, Bikes and more!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is White Pelican at Shorebirds, Beach sunsets 3 min walk! Kayaks, Bikes and more! 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 (0.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need.

Very clean property with everything you need. Small but excellent in terms of having it all for a 2-7 day stay. The area is still recovering from hurricanes in the fall of 2024 but this property is in great shape.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

Five stars plus.cleanliness, decor, landscaping, perfect!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini Family Trip

We loved everything about this property! It was hands down the most well appointed rental we’ve ever stayed in. Everything from the delicious snack basket and beverages upon arrival to the abundance of wall hooks for hanging just about anything! Thank you so much!! We had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Stay

Wonderful place! Location was perfect for our long weekend. We enjoyed the cottage; the kayaks; the gas firepit; and proximity to beach, State Park and resturants. Owners were easy to get in contact and supplied lots of great extras to the cottage. Fabulous stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It’s just as good as it looks in the photos! Very clean and comfortable. We really appreciated the bikes and kayaks and everything that was provided for the beach..a cart, chairs, towels, cooler, umbrella and a shade canopy. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing find

The cottage was perfect. So many amenities and perks to staying. We enjoyed every moment and even made friends with the neighbors. We will continue to reccommend this place as well as hopefully be able to book again for a future trip! Amazing hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, thoughtful details

This is a great little condo that is updated and clean. The amenities were great, including kayaks, bikes, outdoor shower, tons of beach gear. The owner left several sweet touches including snacks, wine, beer, and toiletries. Beach access was about a 5 minute walk, and came right out at the best shark tooth hunting area. We really enjoyed our stay and will visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

tina f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous property!

Great experience with wonderful amenities . If you need anything the managers are readily available. Thank you for a fabulous stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Place

Very clean, Well stocked, Easy access to everything If you forgot it they had it for you. Will miss morning walks on the beach and bike rides.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nadya K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sparkling clean beach getaway

Sparkling clean, everything looked brand new, immediately responsive owner, so close to the beach, all needs met. We saw dolphins, went shelling, found sharks teeth...I wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach lovers dream

This cottage was absolutely amazing! Was exactly as advertised, just come with your bag. Everything else is provided. If you choose to cook in, just get your groceries and everything else is there for you. Great addition are the bikes and kayaks, we so enjoyed having these items available. We will be back with more family to enjoy this picture perfect place. Great job Jen and Eddie!!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Greatest escape!

This home was a wonder to stay in. Everything u could possibly need was available. The outdoor showers were so handy after the beach! The laundry, the porches, the everything was great! They provided such wonderful instructions, it answered all questions for before, during, and after stay. I can’t wait to return and stay longer next time! We spent a lot of time on the beach each day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway!

Enjoyed this getaway with my husband. We arrived to find everything exactly as described! The owner has snacks, a bottle of wine and a few cold beers for you. There is sunscreen, a few toiletries if you need them & even cleaning supplies. The facility inside and out is very clean! We parked our rental car and rode the bicycles to the restaurants & Stump pass park where we walked the trail and went to beach. We used the wagon one day as well to go to the beach. You definitely won't be disappointed if you enjoy riding bikes, kayaking, walking and like a clean place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley P., Sandy Hook, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect piece of paradise

We had a wonderful time at the property and it was even cuter than the pictures! We loved using the bikes and though we didn’t get to the kayaks we can’t wait to try them next time. The place was so clean and the beds super comfy. The space was perfect for our family and we loved the screened in porch and the outside spaces to hang in the morning and evening. We walked to the beach daily and biked to dinner at night. Will absolutely stay here again. A great layout inside and out and they thought of every detail!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pippero P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend!!!

Jen and Eddie have created a wonderful resort style getaway. The location was fantastic, the amenities were wonderful from the bikes and kayaks to the fire pits and grills. The interior was really well done and stocked better than any place we have ever stayed. We made dinner at the unit several nights. Nice touch with wine, beer and snacks in the unit on our arrival. Jen and Eddie are great people, and we had some great conversations with them. Close to the action of town and a short walk to the beach or the state park. We had a great stay. The Lock and Key was a great bike ride destination and had a fantastic charcuterie board and beverages. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 stars Perfection!!

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

Cathy S., Somers

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful

Thank you Jen and Eddy. We so enjoyed our stay. And ever so happy to meet you both. The cottage was immaculate. Everything and anything is there!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway!

My family really enjoyed staying at “White Pelican.” Everything about this property was perfectly described in the listing and completely met our expectations. The property was both fun and relaxing, every detail was thought of and everything we needed was provided. Even as a Florida resident (owning beach toys, chairs, carts, kayaks, ect) I enjoyed going on a beach vacation and not having to bring all of our beach gear! Added bonus the “snack basket,” we all loved this extra treat! Manasota Key itself is a nice small area perfect for a relatively quiet vacation. It was perfect not having all the touristy activities and shops around. Overall, we lived our stay and highly recommended staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fabulous mini vacation

We enjoyed our visit at this location. Quite, lovely town! Just a few steps down the road and you are at the beach enjoying the beautiful beach! Let me just say HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST!! They provided everything you could possibly think of for your visit… Beer / wine / and snacks were there upon arrival what a surprise 🥰. They had bikes and kayaks and so much more to use while on our stay. You thinking about cooking they have spices/oils pots and pans everything you need to cook your meal. The kids had a GREAT time sitting by the fire pit and of course so did we! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Little Beach Cottage

We loved our stay! The cutest little beach cottage. Beds and bedding was very comfy and house was very clean. Had everything you needed even the little extra stuff they put in there to make you feel welcome and at home. What a great host! The back yard was beautiful and enjoyed it in the evenings. Close to beach and bay. Enjoyed the kayaks seeing the dolphins! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage!

This cottage was just perfect! Spotlessly clean, beautifully renovated, tastefully decorated, and thoughtfully appointed with everything we needed. A quick walk and you are right at the beach. We had a wonderful time and would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brunella O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice retreat

We had the pleasure to meet the owners Jen and Eddie they go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed!. Location, location, location...10mins walk to prestine Stump Park, one block to beach. The facilities include everything you need is truly a home away from home. Loved having the kayaks we enjoyed them so much! Just bring your bathing suit for a weekend we did not even finish the complimentary drinks, snacks, they truly provided everything you need for a 3 day getaway. Thanks So much we hope to be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

C. W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice vacation

Jen and Eddie have a great spot and they do things right.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

Very comfy accommodations. Felt right at home. The location so near Stump Pass was wonderful. The hosts provided everything you needed for a day at the beach except for the picnic basket.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for family vaca

Great spot for a weekend away, we’ll decorated and great location. I would highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jen

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What makes this property unique

You could have your own private resort!! This cottage is part of a boutique resort with 2 buildings. Each building has two-2 bedroom/1 bath cottages, for a total of four units. Other units are the Oystercatcher, Piping Plover, and Laughing Gull. All four units could be booked for a family reunion or wedding to have your own private resort.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests