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

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.