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Mello on the Beach - Slow M'Ocean

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Room
Terrace/patio
Pool
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Mello on the Beach - Slow M'Ocean

The best view in the house awaits at Slow M'Ocean. Beaming with natural light from oversized windows, you’ll discover picture-perfect views of Manatee Beach with lush foliage. Ideal for post-beach lunch or a meal back at basecamp, our colorful kitchenettes feature refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, dishware, blender, coffee maker, and toaster. Rooms can adapt to your needs including a terrazzo dining table that doubles as storage, moveable ottomans, and a sleeper sofa in the living room. Mello is built to beach with a personal outdoor shower and exposed shelves and hanging rods put your vacation looks on display, making your style the centerpiece of any room. Full dressers with in-drawer safes, hidden washer and dryer unit and a cooler for beach and pool days make for the ideal Anna Maria Island escape. Stunning ocean views and patio access included.
Perfect place to stay on Anna Maria Island, Mello on the Beach offers great comfort together with a vibrant retro vibe.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2927931vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Holmes Beach

Holmes Beach is home to this condo. 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 happening at LECOM Park or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy.
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Holmes Beach, FL

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smoqehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Kokonut Hut - ‬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 in Holmes Beach, 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. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 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

Jenny S.

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

A guest from Kingston, MA

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

Nancy M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn B.

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

Melissa K.

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Neil T.

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

Alanna H.

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

Lauren S.

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

Lara B.

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

Rebecca G.

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

Angela Y.

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

A guest from Bedford, NH

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

john n.

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

Susan H.

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

Jim A.

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 guest from Essex, ON

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

jenni w.

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

Deborah C.

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!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from Avon, IN

Great location, needs more comfortable furniture

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 stayed here March 2024 for a week. It was our first visit to Anna Maria Island. Overall, it was a good experience. We arrived about two hours early due to an earlier flight. We did have to wait to check in until exactly 4 pm because the unit was not ready. We had lunch across the street at Skinny's while we were waiting. We did not realize when booking that this unit was a second floor unit. Had we noticed that, we would have booked something on the first floor. Unit was clean and spacious for two adults. We had a private balcony along with chairs outside the entry door. Bed was comfortable. A few things to note - the furniture is all modern style and not comfortable for any extended time for sitting or relaxing. The bathroom is small, and the shower has a half glass wall. No matter what we tried, water was all over the floor and one side of the toilet after every use. We had to use towels to mop up and wash them and the bath rug every night. The only way to change the TV channel is to scroll through every single channel because the guide did not work. We also had an issue with the dishwasher tripping the breaker every 8 minutes. It took over 3 hours for the cycle to finish with constantly resetting the breaker. The location of the property is great. Right by a public beach and all you need to do is go outside and walk around the trees. The path to get to the beach could use a trim, and there was someone sleeping in the dunes. We tended to walk through the public picnic table/grill area instead of the path. Pool area is great, although the first day we used the pool, the entire area and pool were filthy. No one cleaned the pool and it was covered in tree debris and palm leaves. After Sunday, it appeared someone was taking care of it better. We had a nice time here, but I don't know that we would opt to stay here again - mainly because of the stairs (no elevator) and the uncomfortable (to us) furniture.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Great vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our rental was perfect, great water views and in a very convenient location. Place was spotless and very cozy and pool area was great to hang out at. Had everything we needed for a few days stay.Only drawback was being next to a public beach although it was not too crowded or noisy. Would suggest beach chairs that recline.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

Slow M'Ocean - room close to the ocean

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: Our first visit to Anna Maria Island. Note: it was January, so we brought our sweaters and raincoats, just in case. We really enjoyed our experience. Checking in was a breeze, fully equipped kitchen. Super cute and mod decor. The property is only about 30 steps to the beach. Sunsets are amazing! Skinny's Burgers is right across the street-a local fave spot with great pub style fare (be prepared to wait in line, but worth it). Grocery store is only a few blocks away.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Philadelphia, PA

Super Cute and Functional

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: Overall a great experience. The accommodations were very nicely appointed with a lovely and fun interior design. It was clean and had everything we needed. The on-site property manager was very responsive. Concierge service via email was not as timely or helpful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

Perfect Anna Maria getaway 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: Great location and staff was super helpful. Rooms and grounds are lovely. Can’t beat access to pool and beach. Stocked with everything you need. This could easily become a home away fromHome getaway spot. Any questions or issues we had were promptly taken care of.

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