White Pelican, a Cozy Cottage on the Key with Sunsets, Kayaks and More!

The White Pelican Cottage is your nest at this boutique resort on beautiful Manasota Key! A three-minute stroll to the beach will have your toes in the sand, and tranquility will begin! This cottage features two bedrooms, one bath with a king bed, a queen bed, luxurious linens, a comfy mattress, plus a queen sleeper sofa. Enjoy one of our on-site bicycles to explore the key or take a kayak/SUP to the Gulf or Bay. Relax in our tropical backyard oasis by one of our wood or gas fire pits. BBQ something local on one of our grills and enjoy it at the table under our lighted pergola. There is on-site laundry and outdoor showers. Everything you need to get the most out of a day at the beach is provided, from beach towels to beach carts, umbrellas, and chairs. Pack your bags and head to the White Pelican nest. This unit comfortably sleeps no more than 5 adults; with children, it sleeps up to 6. The property has been beautifully updated in 2025, featuring a newly renovated kitchen, bathroom, new furnishings, and luxury details. A thoughtfully appointed kitchen, dining table, living room with a 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. The unit offers other conveniences such as contactless/private entry, microwave, range, Keurig coffee maker, and refrigerator. Free Wi-Fi. A cable-connected 55” Smart TV in the living room and 40” TVs in each bedroom allow you to view shows using your favorite streaming apps. Other shared amenities include on-site laundry, BBQ grill area, bicycles, and kayaks for your use. We provide beach carts, chairs, umbrellas, and beach towels—everything you need to get the most out of your day at the beach for the 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 stunning 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 collecting shark teeth and shells on our beautiful beach. For a real treat, keep an eye out for dolphins, manatees, and perhaps a sea turtle hatchling making its way to the sea! Conveniently close are our island restaurants, ready to satisfy your culinary cravings. Take our weekend island shuttle so you can dance the night away to live music at some of our neighborhood establishments. Manasota Key also has boat and jet ski rentals and parasailing as well. This cottage is the left side of a very quiet duplex shared by our other unit, the Laughing Gull. Our property has a second building for a total of four units. Building two has the Piping Plover and the Oystercatcher.