Welcome to Piperbear Destinations
Immerse yourself in relaxation, wildlife, & sunshine.
Our vacation rental homes are located in quiet Anna Maria, Florida.
Find peace in this private backyard complete with canal access and lanai-covered pool.
Park-like landscape, spacious backyard with pool and spa (hot tub), and canal access.
What our guests are saying…
It was the perfect house for our girls’s trip. It was one of the most well stocked rentals that we’ve ever experienced. The pool was an added bonus for relaxing... read more after a long beach day. We had a golf cart rented and used the wagon from the garage to haul all of the beach chairs and umbrellas that were also there for us to use. It was a perfect stay!
Lynn
June 11, 2025Nicole was so responsive and the house was so well equipped, especially for our 6 month old baby. We were so comfortable during our stay and would stay there again... read more when we come back! Highly recommend Nicole’s home to anyone visiting Ana Maria Island!
Graciela
May 13, 2025Our family of 4 had an amazing week and the house couldn’t have been more perfect and was exactly as described. Our favorite part was the amazing heated pool, if... read more we weren’t shopping or walking the beach you could find us hanging out by the pool all day and into the night.
Paul
April 12, 2025Absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful home! The location is fantastic—quiet, charming, and close to everything we needed. The house itself is spotless and thoughtfully designed, with great attention... read more to detail that made it feel like a true home away from home. It was a perfect fit for our family of four, including our two young kids who had plenty of space to play and relax. We were so comfortable and happy here that we ended up extending our stay by two extra nights! Highly recommend—would come back in a heartbeat.
James
April 12, 2025This was one of the best airbnb experiences we have ever had - a wonderful home and fantastic experience from start to finish! The house worked beautifully for me, my... read more husband, and our two small children for several nights in AMI. The home was well-outfitted with everything we could need for cooking, pool time, beach time, and hanging around the home (especially appreciated the pack-n-play, beach toys, extra toys in the garage and house, child life jacket puddle jumpers, black-out blinds, and fully stocked kitchen). It was cozy and had personality, yet it was also incredibly organized, clean, and not cluttered. Super easy walk to beaches and Pine Ave, great yard for hanging out, and lovely dock for having a morning coffee and watching the birds and crabs. Nicole was a warm and responsive host, answering questions before I arrived and providing clear instructions throughout. We wish we could have stayed longer and would definitely stay here again!
Hannah
April 3, 2025Our stay at Nicole’s property was fantastic. The house was perfect for our family of 5. The pool area is great, the kids loved swimming every day we were there.... read more The location is perfect, easily walkable to all the shops and restaurants on Pine Ave and to Bean Point Beach for spectacular sunsets. The house has everything we needed for enjoying the beach and surrounding areas. We would definitely stay here again if we go back to AMI!
Phil
March 28, 2025Nicole's home was clean and comfortable. The location was perfect. Beach and restaurants close and easy to navigate. Many extras in the kitchen and bathrooms which I... read more always appreciate when traveling. I definitely would stay here again. Perfect home for a relaxing beach get away.
Suzanne
March 27, 2025We absolutely loved Nicole’s house! Everything was super clean and she was exceptionally responsive. It was so nice to have everything needed for the beach…a beach cart, chairs and... read more a cooler. Plus, beach access was within walking distance. We ended every day in the pool. I highly recommend this place!
Jennifer
March 19, 2025Hands down our favorite house that we’ve stayed in yet on AMI. It was obvious to us that this was run by a couple that put the special touches and... read more care into making sure their guests have a wonderful stay.
Highlights:
-Updated home with perfect layout for our young family of 4 plus the grandparents. Open living/kitchen/dining room plus walkout deck were amazing. Pool/spa/canal access combo was even better
-Everything was incredibly clean inside and out.
-Best stocked Airbnb ever- full bottle of Mrs Meyers soap next to every sink, Dove bar soap/shampoo/conditioner/body wash in each bathroom to last the week, several extra rolls of toilet paper, dish soap and dishwasher detergent, paper towels, laundry detergent, sunscreen, plenty of beach towels, pool and beach toys, board games, portable speaker for music by the pool, etc too much to list!
-Quiet and peaceful location but recommend a golf cart if traveling with young kids for quick and easy access to Pine Ave and the ocean beachesSamuel
March 15, 2025The house is beautiful! We cook when we are on the island and the kitchen is well stocked with the basics. The heated pool is delightful. Many of the houses... read more on AMI have pools but not heated pools so in January and February, they can be a little cold. The canal that the back of the house is on is also pleasant. In the past we have seen manatees off the deck. The area off the pool is a perfect place to relax!
Beth
February 28, 2025We had a fantastic stay at the Manatee Sanctuary! The house was well stocked with everything we needed for a full week! The only thing we needed to buy were... read more groceries! Everything worked perfectly, quiet street, centrally located to all the best spots in the island! I think my favorite part was being was being able to go paddle boarding right off the dock in the backyard. Thank you, Nicole!
Jessica
February 23, 2025We loved our stay at Manatee Harbor. The home was spacious, clean, and welcoming. The pool was amazing. We loved being able to walk to the beach and the shops.... read more Nicole also stocks the house with all sorts of necessities, so you can just relax and enjoy. This is definitely an Airbnb gem!
Janet
February 22, 2025House very comfortable and spacious.
Pool and hot tub great. Living for a week we wanted for nothing.
5 stars, Nicole is a great host!Allen
February 10, 2025Manatee Sanctuary was a wonderful vacation home for 4 adults and two small children. Nice pool and spa. Quiet neighborhood was ideal for walks. Access to the canal and beach... read more was great. Nicole was very responsive. Area still recovering from storms but lots of great restaurants and shops fully open. We’d go back.
Joe
February 1, 2025We had a wonderful 10 day stay. It was much cooler than normal but the house and surrounding area was fantastic. Nicole was always extremely responsive and helpful.
John
January 15, 2025An amazing visit to AMI! The home was everything it was in the listing and more! Clean and very well stocked from the bathroom... read more to the towels to the kitchen - Nicole thought of everything. The heated pool was a great on those chilly January nights. Telling all our friends about this wonderful house and will be back! 5 stars!
Steven
January 4, 2025This is our second time at Nicole's house. She is a wonderful host who is clear on instructions and responsive. The house is cozy and convenient. That... read more and the enclosed pool is what sold us for a second time.
Charles
September 8, 2024Can’t say enough good things about our stay. The place has everything you could need and more. They provide so much that most places don’t. If they don’t have it... read more there, you probably don’t need it. The most well stocked Airbnb we have ever stayed at. The space is laid out nicely, super clean and updated. The beds are super comfortable and the shower pressure is awesome. Always important. The pool and spa were amazing and the entire outdoor space was just as awesome as the indoor space. We stay at Anna Maria quite often and this will be our first choice from now on . Truly incredible place and incredible host. Would give more stars if possible !!!!!!
Kenny And Rebecca
September 2, 2024Our stay in AMI was amazing! Our accommodations were even more amazing! 2 blocks to one of the most beautiful beaches we have ever seen. Being from the... read more NorthEast we were not used to the humidity, but not a problem as we were able to relax by the pool. I don't think I have spent that much time in the water since I was a child 😂
We saw manatees, stingrays in the water and also enjoyed fishing one morning at Rod and Reel.
The house was close enough to experience a Tampa Bay Rays game too
Thank you Nicole we loved our first family vacation in 5 years!Sheila
August 1, 2024Such a comfortable house! Quiet, clean, spacious. The screened in pool was fantastic! Highly recommended.
Julie
July 23, 2024We loved our stay here and would come back in a heartbeat! A great property as described and well maintained with everything we needed for a weeks stay with... read more our children including stuff for the beach etc. Everything was as described and our host Nicole was super responsive. If you are looking for somewhere to stay on Anna Maria Island then look no further!
Robert
July 22, 2024Manatee Sanctuary was a true sanctuary. It is exactly as described. The location is within walking distance from the beach and shops. The house was fully stocked with all of... read more the amenities for a great getaway. The pool was perfect temperature with night lighting that added to the ambiance. The outdoor shower was great for rinsing off the beach sand. Nicole was very responsive to all correspondence. This was a gem!
Sharon
July 14, 2024The Manatee Sanctuary was the perfect place for our stay on AMI. The location was great, it is walkable to the beach, bay, and the shops. The house had everything... read more we could’ve needed for our stay. Heated pool and hot tub were nice to enjoy in the evening. Nicole was a great host and answered quickly! Overall, I would book this place again !!
Tom
July 7, 2024

