Mello on the Beach - Slow M'Ocean - Holmes Beach

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Holmes Beach, Florida

West Coast Surf Shop1 min walk
Manatee Public Beach3 min walk
Cortez Beach6 min drive
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)27 min drive

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the locat...

Gretchen H.

Jan 30, 2024

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

Nostalgic, eclectic, and built to recharge. Slow M'Ocean is a one-bedroom one-bathroom pet-friendly vacation rental on Anna Maria Island. Formerly the Aquarius Motel and then Anna Maria Island Beach resort, Mello on the Beach is located directly on Manatee Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. This vibrant condo includes a colorful kitchenette, terrace access and private patios for serious mello-ing out.
Rooms are perfectly appointed with fully equipped kitchens, full-size washers and dryers, clothes steamers, and even pet accessories! Guests are provided with an amenity starter kit that includes shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Additional items provided include dishwasher pods, laundry soap, and k-cup coffee service.
Mello on the Beach has everything you need to enjoy a truly relaxing vacation. All rentals are equipped with pool and beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, personal coolers, and much more! Take a dip in our refreshing pool which includes use of lounge chairs, umbrellas, as well as bathroom and shower facilities. After your long day soaking up the sun, fun awaits the whole family on the activity lawn. Take in a game of cornhole, ladderball, or just sit back and relax by the firepit.
Want to explore all Anna Maria Island has to offer? Mello on the Beach has all your transportation needs covered. Take a short stroll across the street to enjoy breakfast at the Holmes Beach Café where locals come to experience some of the best pancakes Manatee County has to offer. Come for breakfast but stay for lunch, shopping, or a rum cocktail at their popular tiki bar. Just a hop in the other direction is another local favorite; Skinny’s offering the best burgers in the area. Looking to venture a little further? Mello on the beach offers on-site bike access for all our guests. These bicycles are one of the best ways to explore the beautiful and vibrant Anna Maria Island. And if biking isn’t your thing, just hop on the Anna Maria Island free trolley which runs 7 days a week from historic Bean Point to the south end of Coquina Beach.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Located in Holmes Beach, this aparthotel is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.

Holmes Beach, Florida

What's nearby

West Coast Surf Shop - 1 min walk
Manatee Public Beach - 3 min walk
Cortez Beach - 6 min drive
Coquina Beach - 8 min drive
Anna Maria Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 3 min walk
Wicked Cantina - 4 min drive
The Ugly Grouper - 2 min drive
Hurricane Hanks - 16 min walk
Skinny's Place - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this 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 on the beach, this aparthotel is steps away from AMI Paddleboard Adventures, West Coast Surf Shop and Bradenton Beach. Manatee Public Beach and Anna Maria Sound are also within 10 minutes.

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Excellent

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Bedford, NH

1 May 2024

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!

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8/10 Good

A guest from Avon, IN

15 Apr 2024

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.

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2/10 Terrible

Deborah C.

16 Mar 2024

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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8/10 Good

Jim A.

10 Mar 2024

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.

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10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

26 Feb 2024

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.