A private Bradenton escape for reunions, birthdays, and week-long crew trips.
Direct canal access, a resort-style backyard, and five en-suite bedrooms mean everyone gets space — kids claim the bunk room, adults claim the rooftop, and the pool becomes home base between Anna Maria Island beach runs.
14
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
40′
Dock
Why Guests Choose Us
Room to gather. Space to unwind.
Room for the whole crew
5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and a bunk room built for kids — sleeps up to 14 without anyone on a couch.
Pool days that never get old
Heated spa, swim-up bar, outdoor TVs, games, and speakers — the backyard is the main event.
Canal-front basecamp
40 feet of dock for boats and paddle boards, with Anna Maria Island beaches minutes away.
Real stays, family milestones, and the kind of pool days guests keep talking about.
15 VRBO
32 Airbnb
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"Thanks for a great stay David and for being so responsive and helpful! The house is stunning and we had a fantastic time!"
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"The Stumbling Iguana was perfect for our 3 generations family of 10 ! The home is just beautiful with all amenities of the highest quality. Bedrooms: ea couple had a comfortable king bed with beautiful ensuite bath all linens high quality and comfy. Even the bunk room beds…"
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"I’ve been visiting the Florida Panhandle and various locations in the gulf area for the past 12 years. My family and I have made it an annual tradition. This said, I have not had or dealt with a better host to date. Mr. David answered my questions before I could send them.…"
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"We have a large family that goes on vacation together every summer for a week, and we always try to find a house that can accommodate all of us comfortably and this house exceeded all of our expectations! Everything about it was perfect. We will definitely be back!"
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"We loved the house!"
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"This house accommodated our whole family, our kids and grandkids . The pool and hot tub area was great for dinners on the patio and playing in the pool. Hot tub heated up great and was large enough for our whole family. Having all of the fun games and water Chanel behind the…"
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"This house was amazing and far beyond what we expected. We had an amazing family vacation with plenty of room for everyone! Also plenty of things to do right there at the house if you decide to choose a day at home for rest. Games, putting green, pool and so much more! The…"
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"The place was amazing! Hard to leave the outdoor area / pool at times with all the things to do. Speaker system was great and a bonus. Overall an awesome house and David was great to work with!"
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"Our stay was absolutely wonderful. The home was beautiful, thoughtfully designed, and equipped with every convenience we could have possibly needed. It was clear that great care had gone into every detail, making the space both comfortable and inviting. David was friendly,…"
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"We all had a fabulous time for two weeks at the beautiful Stumbling Iguana. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool, hot tub, coffee maker, ice machine, yeti coolers, and the wonderful rooftop views everyday. This home was absolutely gorgeous with very comfortable beds and spacious…"
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"Highly recommend! Beautiful home in a beautiful location. Host was very responsive and helpful. Only complaint is we wish we could have stayed longer. ☺️"
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"David‘s place was amazing! The outdoor space with a ping-pong table cornhole golf swim up bar and pool with hot tub and waterfall was amazing and we spent most of our time enjoying that the view of the water was great. David was so responsive before the visit during the visit…"
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"Our family of 10 adults, ages 25 to 94, had an incredible stay at this home. It is a stunning property where even the smallest details have clearly been thoughtfully considered. There was no shortage of things to do. Between the pool, spa, bikes, paddle boards, putt-putt,…"
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"Beautiful home in a great location with lots of activities to stay busy and relax."
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"We booked a house for a 40th birthday party weekend with several moms. The house had absolutely everything we needed. The attention to detail was so refreshing and we absolutely loved staying there. We would 100% do it again. David was soooo helpful and extremely responsive.…"
★★★★★
"We did a multigenerational family gathering including 6 kids and 7 adults, this was the BEST place for all of us! Clean, spacious, and stocked with amenities I didn’t even know I needed (automatic lights in the butler pantry?! Yeah it’s awesome) Pretty typically we pack an…"
★★★★★
"Most beautiful place!! I highly recommend staying here!!"
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"Very nice home, nicely decorated a very friendly host. Recommended!"
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"Our family was in town for a wedding and staying at the Stumbling Iguana was such a highlight for us! This house has been so thoughtfully appointed with everything you could possibly need. The pool area is amazing! We enjoyed swimming, hot tubbing and watching college…"
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"Every detail is well thought of, from the labels to the yetis and the games. The house is even more impressive in person, the higher balcony is great for a sunset drink. Will be coming back."
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"The place was exactly as described: clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The host was easy to communicate with and made check-in simple. Great location, quiet and safe, with everything I needed for my stay. I’d definitely stay here again!"
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"thnks!"
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"Absolutely Loved the home! The location was very close to the beach. The sunset views from the rooftop deck were breathtaking! David was very responsive and helpful. Would be returning for sure."
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"We absolutely loved our stay. House was above and beyond our expectations. David was an excellent host and was always readily available to answer any questions we had throughout our stay. They had everything you could think you would need and more. They didn’t miss a thing!…"
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"Perfect Stay in Paradise! This home was everything we hoped for and more! The location in Cortez is absolutely perfect—close to everything, and the water access was ideal for keeping our boat. The house itself was beyond amazing… beautifully decorated, fully stocked, and…"
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"Net was an excellent host — very easy to work with, always responsive, and clearly focused on making sure we had a great stay. Communication was timely and thoughtful throughout. The house itself was beautifully appointed, with so many thoughtful touches that made our stay…"
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"Beautiful house! Loved the lay out of the house, and the pool was amazing. Loved the swim up bar, corn hole, board games and the outdoor golf! Definitely staying here next trip to Florida! Also, had great conversation with the owners… super helpful!"
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"The Stumbling Iguana has all you need for a family vacation. 3 families, 8 kids total had full entertainment day and night. House is beautiful with all the gadgets you can imagine. Definitely recommend this place and hope to be back in the future. Host is 5 stars as well."
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"This house is perfect for a family reunion or a girls getaway! House is beautiful and has everything you need. Lots of extras...pool toys, games, pool towels, etc. The location is close to the beach and all the fun. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends."
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"The Stumbling Iguana Does Not Disappoint! We have stayed at several vacation rentals, and the Stumbling Iguana does not disappoint! We had a multi-generational group (including great-grandparents) of 11 across 5 nights. The house was incredibly well appointed, and the hosts…"
★★★★★
"Fantastic home for a big group! We were a group of 4 families (7 adults, 4 kids) and everyone had their own room and bathroom, along with large shared spaces. The attention to detail at this home was amazing, plenty of towels (both bath and pool), lots of pool toys, beach…"
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"The Stumbling Iguana was everything listed and more. Perfect family vacation space for six adult adults and four teenagers. Plenty of room and things to do at the house. Great location as you are minutes from the beach and a huge assortment of restaurants. We will definitely…"
★★★★★
"Very beautiful home. Everything is just as described. It literally has everything you need for your stay. All you need is the groceries. It even has an icemaker in the outdoor patio, greatest idea ever, no need to stop and buy. It has coolers and everything needed for beach.…"
★★★★★
"Beautiful house. New, clean, and plenty of space for everyone. Loved that every room had its own bathroom. David was responsive and detailed everything needed for a large group stay. We shall return!"
★★★★★
"Beautiful house, with the most amenities of any airbnb we've stayed in ! Something for everyone... Thanks, David !"
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"SPECTACULAR!!!!!!! We had an amazing vacation and one of the best parts was this fabulous house! The hosts thought of every detail to make us comfortable and relaxed. Our young grandchildren were thrilled to play golf, swim and fish from the dock. The house was spotless upon…"
★★★★★
"The stumbling Iguana is a wonderful vacation home! The host David was extremely responsive and accommodating. There was no stone left unturned with this house, it had everything you needed to make your vacation enjoyable and luxurious. We will definately be returning."
★★★★★
"No need to leave the house I can't even begin to describe how amazing this place it! We took our adult children, their spouses and two grandkids. The set up was perfect! Everyone had their own king bed and bathroom and the kids had the most amazing kids room with bunk beds…"
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"Where do I even begin? The stumbling iguana house is AMAZING. The rooftop views, the huge pool, the entire outdoor area space is amazing. I LOVED that there was a pack and play and a high chair as I was traveling with my 1 year old. There were a few times where we forgot to…"
★★★★★
"The airbnb was absolutely stunning! Super clean! Super organized! The new construction was well thought out. The pool bar and grill was perfect. I have been to over 30 airbnbs and this was by far the best one we have ever stayed at. We didn’t know exactly what to expect bc of…"
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"A Truly Extraordinary Property That Exceeded Every Expectation! This is a truly extraordinary property, and it exceeded every expectation! This high-end, multi-generational home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and entertainment, making it the ideal retreat for…"
★★★★★
"This BNB really has it all! Location, views, and an amazing space to enjoy your vacation! We always find ourselves compromising on one of those but not here. We took our breakfast up to the roof top every morning and ate dinner on the outdoor patio every night. We enjoyed the…"
★★★★★
"David was a great host — extremely responsive, with a good sense of what guests staying at a house need. Lots of information, fully stocked kitchen, and a beautiful house right on the canal. Would definitely stay again."
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"David was an absolute pleasure to work with and a gracious host. The house was as described and exceeded our expectations. We hosted our entire family for my son’s wedding and it could not have been more perfect. The amenities were outstanding. We created lifelong memories at…"
★★★★★
"Beatiful house will recomend to everybody We have blast vacation will come again very soon❤️"
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"It’s a fantastic house The house was well stocked with everything you could need."
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"Fantastic Vacation Our family enjoyed a week at this home and it was everything we expected and more! The pool was fabulous, the amenities were top notch, the location provided easy access to the beach, restaurants, and shopping. We enjoyed the private dock and the ability to…"
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