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  The location is perfect ..easy walking to park. Beach between the piers . Bean point .. and pine street.. so many little entrances to the beach that it's... read more like you went to a different one each time .... Manatee came behind the house in the evenings when we where there about every night. Grab a kayak use the dock and see and enjoy some great nature.. the fish at night jump like crazy.. the chairs by the dock is so peaceful.. the side yard is really big for the area. And is great if you have kids . No running in the street. And they have games is the lower entertainment area. I loved that area . Specially in evening... The house has EVERYTHING.. the owner labeled things in great detail.. had every kitchen appliance big and small , any cookware .and utensils .. even bbq utensils .. I could write a book about how great staying at manatee harbor is... Stay here and you can say I'm home away from home....

  It is our second time at Nicole’s place, and it is always a delight. We love this place, and the experience is consistently excellent. Plus, Nicole is a... read more great super host. We want to come back to this paradise and to her home.

  Just beautiful house noce pool great to have canal access and she left something kniwing it was my bday great touches

  Absolutely perfect for our family! The house is exactly as described, if not better, has everything you can think of that you may need for a convenient stay, and Nicole... read more was great to communicate with. We loved our walks to Pine St and Bean Point. The pool was perfect, and we got to enjoy the canal sitting area many nights. We’ll definitely be back!

  Great location a few short blocks from the beach. Home had all the basic necessities needed for a vacation along with some toys for the pool and chairs/umbrella for the... read more beach. Was also very clean and well appointed. Would definitely rent this place again.

  We loved our stay! The beach is a short walk away and is amazing. There were plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, cooler and a wagon available to... read more take it all to the beach.
The house is very well maintained, clean and organized. Everything you may need is there and the little extras everywhere were nice touches. We enjoyed and pool and area downstairs a lot. The dock area is nice and we enjoyed seeing manatees in the canal. The neighborhood is quiet and the area has a laid back feel. Restaurants and shops are close by, as well as many more a short ride away. We would definitely come back!

  A beautiful, meticulously organized home, and great responsiveness from Nicole. Highly recommended!!

  Awesome Location on the exclusive top end of island. Very spacious, airy, clean home. Big pool. We rented a cart & had a blast! Near restaurants & shops.

  Our family absolutely loves staying at Nicole’s place. Poinsettia is perfectly placed on the island, right on the canal, with short walks to the beach’s on the bay side, gulf... read more side, and the point of Anna Maria. The house is always perfectly clean, arranged nicely, and in great shape. The pool is fantastic and a family favorite. The highlight of our trip this year was paddle boarding with a family of manatees. They were playful and curious and it was just an amazing experience for our family.

5 stars, will be back again next year!

  Great location. Everything & more you would get in a nice, clean hotel. Kitchen has all the updated features. Pool is heated. Host is so accomodating. Definatly get... read more a golf cart for around town. Get it while you can, except when I need it.

  Our family (of 4) stayed at this great home over Easter break. This is a wonderful location in a quiet neighborhood. The home was very easy to find... read more and is on a large corner lot, with a great outside area. The pool was great and gets a lot of sun in the afternoon, patio area is covered with comfy furniture when you need the shade. The beach is a short walk with plenty of beach access points nearby. It’s a gorgeous beach with beautiful white sand and plenty of space. Rooms are large and very comfortable. Home was very clean and well supplied. The home is located on a canal and we were able to see the manatee swimming right from the dock. Overall great home and wonderful location. Anna Maria Island also has plenty of great restaurants and shops! We also loved the quirky fun decor.

  Amazing property! Super clean and comfortable beds! Nicole has it all ready for you! Get your sandals ready the beach is calling you! Nicole is a super host for a... read more reason and she did not disappoint.

Location is so close to everything if you want to walk, bike or use a golf cart you can rent it all! Being on the channel is magical when you see the manatees right off the dock. The puppies of the sea welcome you personally!

Amazing stay and would do it again!!
Thank you Nicole for the great experience!!

  Location on the north end of AMI is beautiful and quiet! Short walks to beaches, town, and restaurants. Rent a golf cart ahead of time and tour the beautiful island.... read more

House is exceptionally clean and well stocked! Communications and check-in/out were a piece of cake.

Will definitely stay in one of Nicole’s places again!

  Nicole had the perfect place and made everything sooo easy for our family. The property is spotless, pool is incredible and even got to greet a manatee off the deck!... read more Will definitely be back and we’re picky!

  Exceptional location, awesome house, excellent hosts!
We recently wrapped up a month-long stay at Manatee Harbor and could not have been more pleased. First, location on the north end of... read more AMI is spectacular, a short walk to the most gorgeous stretch of beach on the island, extremely close to Pine St shops, City Park (Tues Farmers Market and outdoor movie night), and City Pier. The house is very spacious and the pool/lanai gorgeous and private. We set up an outdoor “office” in the open air room off the pool, Wi-Fi was excellent. Two spacious BR’s each w their own bath, all the kitchen utensils you need, and generous touches like Keurig pods, a full spice rack, beach chairs, wagons, coolers all made the stay stress-free. Nicole was present and responsive to any needs but otherwise left us to enjoy our time. This is a special rental on a unique escape of an island.

  This is a fantastic beach vacation home. It is sooooo clean with a spacious layout. The beds are so comfortable. Pool in the backyard, beach down the street. Everything you... read more need for the beach is on site and available for your use. We had bikes delivered and used a golf cart for all our outings. The owner is easy to contact and communicate with before and during your stay. We hope to visit again!

  Superior home! This house doesn't miss a beat - all the extras you need for the perfect AMI getaway. Excellent host.

  Stay here! This is the cleanest home I’ve ever stayed at and Nicole has truly thought of everything! The home has amazing private view of the water, a clean and... read more open backyard living space, and cute decor in every room. The house is in an amazing location with just a short walk to the beach and down the street from the main town. Close enough to experience the island while being able to return to a private welcoming space!

  Nicole’s house was perfect for us. The location was really good. The neighborhood was quiet and the yard, pool, and canal were a beautiful setting to sip my morning coffee.... read more Restaurants and shops on Pine Street were easy to walk to. I would definitely stay here again.

  This was our second time at Nicole’s house on Anna Maria, and it was perfect once again! She puts so much effort into making sure you have everything you need.... read more We had an issue with the oven and it was replaced within hours! We would love to come back again, this is one of our favorite places.

  My fiancé and I had an amazing time at this well thought out home. Immediately upon walking in we were surprised to see Nicole goes above and beyond for her... read more guests, providing more than we are used to in an Airbnb! We greatly appreciated her attention to detail in every area of the home. We were close to everything we could want and more. We rented a golf cart from the Lazy Turtle and drove 1 min (easily walkable) to sunrise every morning, got a coffee at Ginny and Janes, and then came home to eat and quietly watch the FOUR manatees in the backyard. (What a treat!) We also loved the indoor/outdoor space and cooked outside a few times on the charcoal grill. This was not our first stay on the island and we both agree it’s the best spot on the island to stay!! Oh I almost forgot! You can rent kayaks and explore the canal in the back where there is light wind and great sun so to extend your tanning hours and explore at the same time! Thank you for having us! We will be back!

  this truly is a five star airbnb experience. everything you could want and need has been thought of and more! locations perfect! our flight was cancelled last minute and they... read more let us have a late check out, no problem. manatee sighting from the dock was the cherry on top! highly recommend!

  Nicole’s home is perfect, one of the greatest Airbnb’s we have stayed in. Amazing home in a beautiful location!

  The home is fantastic, actuality much nicer than than expected. A great location on the north end of Anna maria island just a couple blocks away from... read more the beach. I would definitely recommend this to anyone interested in spending time on ami.

  Fantastic place, really cozy, beautiful house in a great location. Nicole is a great host, and her home is just excellent and super clean.

  This was our first trip to Anna Maria Island and we could not have picked a better spot or home! First, let me say that I am extremely... read more picky and I have given Nicole’s home 5 stars across the board. We travel often and typically rent homes and most of the time I feel the need to clean upon arrival (I know a bit over the top) however this was NOT the case with Nicole’s home. It was immaculately clean. She had thought of so many extra touches that were so wonderful….sunscreen, coffee, water, nice beach gear with chairs, a wagon, umbrellas, toys), plentiful pool/beach/bath towels, speakers, a cooler and ice packs, toiletries, the list is truly endless! Also, the wifi was excellent!

The location is a few blocks to the beach and 1.5 blocks to the bay (both are beautiful!). The pool is larger than typical in the area with a great under the house porch. It rained a bit and that area was wonderful to hang out in while still enjoying the outdoors. It is also located on the canal with a little dock.

We did cook some meals, and the kitchen was the best appointed I have ever had in a vacation rental. The grill is nice and clean (charcoal). The fridge had a water and ice dispenser and we used it often to refill our yeti cups we brought.

We would definitely return and stay at Nicole’s home again! Rent bikes as it is a fun place to cruise around! This is a place to relax and enjoy life!

Thanks Nicole!

  Our stay at Manatee Harbour exceeded our expectations. This was our very first time using Airbnb (we always stay in timeshares). Nicole was an amazing hostess. She... read more was extremely helpful and responsive. Her home was so clean and we loved the decor.
My husband and I booked this trip as a little getaway for us to have with our two teenage daughters. We know they will be moving out soon and we are trying to create as many wonderful memories as we can while we still have them with us. I was very anxious about staying in a place I was not familiar with and Nicole was so informative and answered all of my questions about beaches and dining in the area.
We were within walking distance from Bean Point Beach and we loved it there. The beach was quiet and perfect for families. We saw dolphins and even had two manatee swim up next to us!!!!
This home is located in a quiet and family oriented neighborhood. The pool area was perfect and the landscaping behind the pool made you feel like you were in another world. It was so peaceful and relaxing.
Nicole has thought of everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible. We would go back in a heartbeat and I will be recommending this home to all of my friends.
Thank you Nicole for such a wonderful experience and vacation.