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…
- Nick
This was an amazing place to stay for our family. The pool was awesome, and the outdoor lounge and eating area was an unexpected bonus. The proximity to the beaches... read more and restaurants was another huge plus. The house felt safe and secure for our two children under five. Everything was very clean and organized. We will be back!
March 29, 2024LindseyManatee Habour is amazing! Perfect location to town and beaches. House is so clean and organized! Beds are super comfortable and plenty of linens, towels, etc. so nice to start... read more out with a few essentials - pt/tp, soaps, sunscreen. Awesome! Nicole was super responsive and helpful. The book of info on AMI was a great resource!! We lucked out. Thank you Nicole!!
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March 23, 2024 - Dawn
Nicole’s place was warm, homey and whimsical. It was well stocked with everything we needed from towels and bath products to coffee pods to beach chairs and wagon. She... read more provided lots of information before our stay. Bean Point beach is a close walk and very beautiful. We loved biking and walking to so many great restaurants and shops nearby. At first we didn’t see any manatees but they came to visit a couple times and were so fun to watch. Highly recommend this lovely home especially for a family of four. Lots of space to hang together and play games or spread out if necessary!
March 6, 2024MelissaManatee Harbor is a perfect vacation spot! Within walking distance of the beach and restaurants. The house is well stocked and feels like a home away from home.... read more Very nice pool and workout room and the extra bonus is the canal out back where we could sit watch the manatees. Nicole was always quick to respond and all instructions were clearly communicated.
We will definitely be back!
February 23, 2024 - Stephanie
Nicole was absolutely wonderful and very responsive whenever I messaged her. The house was exceptionally clean and stocked with just about everything we needed. The beds were super comfortable and... read more the pool was warm and stocked with toys, goggles and inflatables. The beach is a 5 min walk away as well as a great seafood restaurant located on a pier. This was our second trip to AMI, but our first staying at this location and we will definitely be back again! Highly recommend!
December 7, 2023AmandaWhat a wonderful AMI retreat. The beds were super comfortable, the pool was large and recently updated, and the house was pristine. Nicole has thought of everything to allow guests... read more to have a relaxing experience - plenty of cleaning products on hand, beach towels, beach chairs, flashlights - the works. We enjoyed everything about our stay and the house.
November 25, 2023AshleyPerfect place to stay with a family. The pack and play and high chair were a huge help. Great locations within walking distance or short drive to everything. Would definitely... read more stay here again!
November 12, 2023 - Charles
Wonderful house for 3 - 4 people. Location is great for easy walk to the beach and pier. Heated pool and a view of the manatees out back was great.
November 4, 2023JohnAmazing experience, manatees, birds, pristine beaches, sunsets, beautiful walks.
This was a fantastic relaxing holiday in superb accommodation. It is as in the pictures. Great space to relax,... read more watch TV, great beds, and a fantastic secluded pool.
Great host, always attentive, and instructions were spot on.
We dream of the day we return.
October 7, 2023 - Alan
This is an amazing place to stay for any family. Close, including walking distance, to beaches, restaurants, and more. There are so many thoughtful touches here to make staying with... read more a family a breeze. The gym off the pool is great, as is the pool itself and all of the pool toys, infant floaties, etc. The space is huge & beautiful. There is plenty of stuff to take to the beach including a tent/umbrella device, beach carts, beach toys & chairs, and so much more. Plenty of towels for the beach and the pool. All the stuff you need in the kitchen to cook if you want. So many good recommendations in the welcome binder as well as the guest book. The WiFi is fast and able to handle higher bandwidth needs like Zoom meetings. We LOVED staying here!
September 28, 2023RyanNicole was great! She was very responsive. The house was very clean and felt welcoming. We loved the private dock and the pool! We definitely plan to visit again. We... read more can only hope our host at other places are half as good as Nicole.
September 6, 2023YucelNicole was a great host and very friendly. Her house was very clean and spectacular. My family and I really enjoyed while we stay in her lovely place. Specially, the... read more swimming pool was awesome and the kids enjoyed almost everyday. We are planning to visit AMI (Ana Maria Island) in the future and definitely we will stay Nicole's place again. I highly recommend her place to anyone!
Thank you Nicole!
August 22, 2023 - Jodi
Nicole's house was amazing and we hope to come back! lots of thoughtful details, beautiful art and peaceful backyard. It was perfect in size and location.
August 15, 2023KatieNicole's house was great! My family of 4 felt comfortable there and we especially enjoyed the pool. I really loved all of the little touches throughout the house.
August 9, 2023JoshuaEverything was perfect and it deserves more than five stars. They have thought of everything and have lots of extra items available within the home. We will definitely stay there... read more again if we return to the area. The host was great to deal with.
July 25, 2023 - Amy
Manatee Harbour is breathtaking. From the welcoming home, comfortable surroundings, heated pool, and the dock on the mangroves. This property does not disappoint. Nicole was the best... read more host. Beds are comfortable, and living space is beyond expectations. Highly recommend. There is so much to see on the island.
July 6, 2023LaurenManatee Harbor was exactly as pictured! The house was very clean. Nicole has made sure that the house has everything you need from the kitchen right down to the beach... read more accessories. The houses location is perfect; it is easy to get around the island and then come back to a quiet and relaxing neighborhood. We were able to watch manatee’s from the dock! We will definitely be back!
June 16, 2023 - Carrie
We had the most perfect stay and we are already looking at staying next year for our annual trip. This home was so thoughtful, fun, peaceful and comfortable. We had... read more everything we needed!
June 8, 2023Courtlann
May 30, 2023 - Karsten
Great house with a great pool! Great location quiet with nice surroundings. Easy walk to an amazing beach! Close to restaurants and piers. Nice yard and parking is easy.
April 28, 2023TaraWe LOVED our stay. Nicole is friendly and easy to work with. She provided clear communications regarding check-in and check-out procedures. The house was pristine, comfortable and very well... read more thought out! All of the amenities were easy to find and use, including the beach gear and pool toys. We had easy access to both the beach and bay and were able to enjoy the best of Pine Avenue on foot as well. The large screened in pool was a hit with the whole family! We were able to watch 7 or 8 manatees play in the canal while sitting on the dock. We had a fantastic time and look forward to planning another stay here! Thank you, Nicole!
April 14, 2023BenManatee Harbor was such an amazing place to stay. The house was clean, stocked with lots of helpful items and very cozy. Check-in and check-out were easy. We loved swimming... read more in the pool , kayaking the channel, seeing manatees and exploring the island. We used bikes and a golf cart to easily get around and loved being blocks from Bean Point Beach. The house was very charming and in a great location. We look forward to returning.
April 8, 2023