Oystercatcher Cozy Cottage on the Key, Bikes, Kayaks and More!

The Oystercatcher offers a king bed, a queen bed, both with luxurious linens and comfy mattress, and a queen-sized sleeper sofa is located in the living room. The large kitchen has all you need to create delicious meals from local fresh fish and farmer's markets. This newly renovated cottage is just a 3 minute walk to the Gulf waters and shell strewn beach. Explore the key on one of the on-site bicycles or venture out on a SUP or Kayak. 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 your nest, the Oystercatcher.

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 wrap-around 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, adult bikes 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, or catch a spectacular sunset. Paddle around Lemon Bay in one of our kayaks, or a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) offered with your stay. Spend the day fishing from the local pier or shark-tooth and shell collecting up and down our beautiful beach. 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 weekend island shuttle so that you can dance the night away to live music at some of our neighborhood establishments. Manasota Key has conveniently located boat and jet ski rentals, and parasailing as well. This cottage is the rear unit of a very quiet duplex shared by our other unit the Piping Plover.
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 6 people including children.