Gulf Coast Rentals and Gulf Vacation Rentals

A barrier island Anna Maria, Florida, is a serene, laid back beach offering beautiful scenery and an up-close look at many species of wildlife. Anna Maria Island, Florida, is a bird sanctuary and vacationers may catch a glimpse of pelicans, wild parrots, hawks, seagulls and other feathered friends. Sea turtles nest on Anna Maria Island beach from May to October and manatees make their home here during the summer months.
 
Not far from Anna Maria Island is the Tampa Bay area. Comprised of Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa, this area is as varied as its names. Tampa is a thriving metropolis full of the usual trappings of city life. But Clearwater Beach is a tranquil seaside community offering beautiful Florida beaches and also the home of the Philadelphia Phillies spring training camp.
 
St. Petersburg , Fla, or St. Pete, as it's more commonly called, is a beautiful city offering a vast menu of cultural opportunities, shopping, dining and outdoor pursuits. An annual average of 360 days of sunshine has earned St. Pete Florida the nickname "the Sunshine City," and the gorgeous weather provides the perfect backdrop for a leisurely vacation spent strolling along the waterfront, shopping and dining at the St. Pete Pier or Bay Walk or visiting one of the city's many museums, including the Salvador Dali Museum, home to the largest collection of Dali's work in the world.
 
Tampa Bay Florida is home to professional sports teams of every genre, including The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL), Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL), Tampa Bay Rays (MLB), Tampa Bay Storm arena football and the Bay Area Pelicans rugby team.
 
Lodging options along the Gulf Coast of Florida are varied and plentiful. From Anna Maria Island rentals to condos and private homes in Clearwater, Longboat Key and St. Pete, there are accommodations to suit every taste and budget.