Mello on the Beach - Slow M'Ocean

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A balcony with a red chair, a white railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A bright, modern bedroom with large windows, a white bed, and a view of trees and a beach.
A serene outdoor area with large trees, a clear sky, and a view of the sea.
A poolside area with striped umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a swimming pool.
A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a built-in oven, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, West Coast Surf Shop
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this condo is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at LECOM Park, or consider a night out at Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • West Coast Surf Shop - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mello on the Beach - Slow M'Ocean pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mello on the Beach - Slow M'Ocean?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mello on the Beach - Slow M'Ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mello on the Beach - Slow M'Ocean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mello on the Beach - Slow M'Ocean located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is steps away from AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Bradenton Beach. West Coast Surf Shop and Manatee Public Beach are just steps away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An ideal location for vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The unit has a very impressive ocean view, well cared for, love white beddings and it was very clean. I enjoyed the convenience of the AMI cafe and Skinny’s. I love that the ocean is steps away. I had the most relaxing vacation. Jensy was very helpful, thanks Jensy!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to stay and enjoy AMI!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved our 30th wedding anniversary celebration at Mello on the Beach. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by the fun, retro-inspired decor and charming atmosphere. Everything was exceptionally clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed, with all the amenities you could need, including everything for a perfect beach day. The colorful pool was amazing, and the location couldn’t be better—just steps from the beautiful beach and close to so many great restaurants. The property is peaceful, relaxing, and beautifully maintained. A special thank you to Giselle for her outstanding service and attention to detail. You can tell so much thought and care went into making this place special. Mello on the Beach is truly a gem, and we can’t wait to come back! Highly recommend! 🌴☀️🏖️
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best spot on the island!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I’ve been coming to this resort for over 30 years, and it has always held such a special place in my heart. Our family has been coming here for our family reunion every year for as long as I can remember, so there are so many memories here.The renovations are absolutely beautiful! In my opinion, this is truly the best place on the island. I’m so happy they were able to fix it up while still keeping the place we’ve loved for so many years. It means so much knowing we can continue coming back and making memories here with our family for years to come.They also take such beautiful care of the pool and the grounds. Everything looks amazing. So thankful this special place is still here for all of us to enjoy! ❤️
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We love Mello

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay! Great outdoor amenities for grilling and lovely pool. We will return!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay beach side

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good location, clean, everything looked exactly like pictures.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

SLO M’Ocean Room

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Hotel ReviewWe had a great stay at Mello in the Slo M’Ocean room! ❤️ The bed was very comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed. We also loved being able to play cornhole and just relax. The room was very quiet, which was a big plus!The only real con for us was the water pressure—it was basically nonexistent, which made showering a little difficult. We also saw on pictures. There is bike rentals at property, but there are none.Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back! 🌴☀️
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay, we will be back again

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved Slow M'Ocean! Clean and comfy with the little touches that made it Mello and relaxing. The location is unbeatable with steps to the beautiful beach, we loved having the umbrella and beach chairs to use. Great home base to explore from, the kitchen is nice and well equipped. We enjoyed all of it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a relaxing and enjoyable time at Mello. Beach views, comfortable rooms, and very quiet. We will definitely be back next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mellow on the Beach is a gem. It was everything that was advertised and more. It was spotless and a great location on the beach plus close proximity to shopping. The pool area is great for after being on the beach for the end of the day. Communication was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was AMAZING!!! Being right on the beach was wonderful, the room was immaculate and cutely decorated. There are lots of restaurants close by. It was also so nice to be able to bring our fur babies!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Book it, you won’t regret it!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Spotless, perfect location, staff are kind, very helpful and welcoming. Terrific experience, can’t wait to go back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We will be back yearly!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazing! I wanted to cry when we left. It was the best location, right on the beach. Mello truly provided everything you need for a great vacation. We will do this yearly since we had such a great time
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We adore the Mello!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I took over the Mello for our wedding weekend and it could not have been more perfect. Perfect location, every amenity you can think of in the rooms, pool is great, we used the fire pit every night. I would come here again and again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and Perfect Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the Slo Motion suite! The entire property is beautiful and well maintained, and an easy walk to the beach. We loved watching the sunset from the balcony. We will definitely return for another stay! Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Stay at Mello on the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really loved staying at Mello on the Beach - the Slow M'Ocean room was really wonderful. Great location and ocean views. The apartment has everything you need to enjoy your time at the beach and the decor is so stylish and fun. Highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfection!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed here with our two kiddos for a long weekend - Slo M’ocean was perfect - enough room for everyone, balconies overlooking the beach, right by the beach access point and outdoor shower. We loved AMI and Mello was the perfect home base for our fam, we made use of the kitchen + laundry, beach amenities and pool daily. Will be back for sure!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Highly recommend!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great room, beautiful location. We loved it!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Dear Joan, Thank you so much for your awesome review!! We are so happy you loved the room and the beautiful beach!! Matthew, Lacey, Theresa, Andrew, John, Alvano, and myself would love to have you and your family come back and stay with us again in the near future. We would like to offer you a special return-guest discount with the code: RPTGST. Please feel free to save my email and message me in the future once you have your next vacation planned. Lastly, we’d appreciate if you shared your love for Mello with the world, via word of mouth, or in writing through a Trip Advisor review. Kindly, Giselle Brock
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Slow M'Ocean Time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very Enjoyable!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Total Bliss

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at Mello. This is our second visit and it won't be our last. John is an awesome, kind, and accommodating houseman as he calls himself. We loved the new addition of the grill station. Stay Mello, thanks, Angela
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalez Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the best time at Mello on the Beach and can’t wait to come back! The vibe of the place is so cute and relaxing, and the room layout was super functional. You can tell a lot of thought went into all the little touches. The staff was really friendly, and the location couldn’t be better—right by the beach and close to everything. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a chill, stylish spot to unwind!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mello is a Beach Delight

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful, fun, clean Slow M'Ocean was wonderful. Communication with staff from booking to checkout was exceptional. No hiccups at all. Comfy bed, great amenities and location was great! Highly recommend this cute little jewell on Holmes Beach!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wonderful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We very much enjoyed our stay in Slow M'Ocean. This unit looks directly out to the beach and the ocean. It is small and a bit tight for a two week stay, but not bad. The bed was comfortable but not great. We felt that the nit could have been cleaned once during our stay for the price we paid. Otherwise the unit and the stay were great. Be aware, all prices on Anna Maria have risen including meals out. Having a full kitchen is a help to lower your vacation costs.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Must Stay Hotel on Anna Maria Island

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I couldn't recommend Mello on the Beach more! Our stay was absolutely incredible, and we were thoroughly impressed by the attention to detail. The staff truly excel at creating a unique experience. We opted for the Slow M'ocean room and were treated to a breathtaking view of the ocean while still enjoying privacy amongst the trees. The proximity to the beach, coupled with the option of the pool, made for a perfect retreat. The grounds are immaculate, and the overall ambiance was incredible. Additionally, the hotel's location makes exploring the island convenient, with bikes or the trolley easily accessible. A definite perk was the convenient parking spot near Holmes Beach. Although we didn't catch his name, one service worker stood out for his exceptional friendliness, adding an extra layer of warmth to our experience.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great little place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Mello on the Beach is an adorable low-density motel-style accommodation that sits on Manatee Beach in Anna Maria Island. Our rooms were spotless and very comfortable. The decor of the room and the entire complex is adorable! The fact that they supply a beach umbrella and two chairs, along with a cooler, is Wonderful. The beach itself was extremely crowded while we were there, as it is right on the public access point. We had to walk quite a ways down to find a spot away from the crowd, but the views were lovely. We had an end unit in the complex because we thought we would be able to sit on the balcony and watch the waves, but could only see a very small bit of the actual ocean through the foliage and with the sea breeze blocked, it was mosquito-y. The pool was clean but small, and the water was bathtub warm, not surprising for July, but be aware. Anna Maria Island was also far more crowded than I expected, as what I had read in articles promoting it all talked about how quiet and undiscovered it was! Obviously, those articles have made it less “undiscovered” lol. Restaurants and stores and fun shopping places were all very convenient and the food was good wherever we went. All in all, we had an absolutely wonderful time in spite of the negatives. I would recommend mello on the beach if you don’t mind a less secluded place!
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Perfect Vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This ended up to be the perfect vacation from beginning to end! It started before we left, with email messages providing excellent helpful information for our stay. Especially awesome was their tip to use Coastline for pickup at the airport. The property description was accurate with the location layout and amenities. This place is truly a hidden gem! Everything in our place for small appliances, dishes, etc was brand new. The decor was beautiful. We especially liked the pocket door separting the bedroom from the kitchenette that was helpful when my husband took an afternoon nap. The place was very clean. The lighting was awesome whether you preferred bright lighting for cooking or dim light for night. All curtains were blackout curtains for privacy. The private belcony was nice for sitting outside. The swimming pool was very clean and warm water. The location was fantastic with walking distance to Publix grocery and liquor store, close to shuttle pickup, and two wonderful places to eat, Skinnys and AMI Beach Cafe. And of course we were only about a couple minutes walk to the beach. The place provided beach chairs, cooler and towels which was very nice. Mathew the property manager was always available and helped us when we had questions. We will be coming here again next year. We would definitely recommend this hidden little gem of a place to a friend or relative!
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