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Expansive home w/Pool, Putting Green,Bay view, Manatees,10 mins to beaches & IMG

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Expansive home w/Pool, Putting Green,Bay view, Manatees,10 mins to beaches & IMG

Make reservations now! Bookings start Feb 2024.

Welcome to "The Mellow Manatee" – a spacious retreat that sleeps 16! This haven features 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, including a luxurious primary suite with ensuite bathroom and vast walk-in shower. Two kitchens, two living areas, and rec room provide ample space for relaxation. The backyard oasis boasts a pool and putting green . With plenty of parking, water views, and the chance to spot manatees just across the street, your getaway awaits!

Main House:
Primary Suite - King with walk in closet and dedicated office space. Ensuite Bathroom is huge with double vanities and large walk in shower. 55" Smart TV. Sliders leading to pool
Bedroom# 2 - King bed with 50" Smart TV
Bedroom# 3 - Full XL over Queen Adult Bunkbed and twin daybed with trundle with 55'" Smart TV. Ensuite bathroom. Sliders leading to pool
1/2 Bathroom with door leading to pool area
Dining Room with beautiful AMI mural for your favorite selfie spot
Kitchen with large island and coffee bar
Large Living Room with picture window showing bay and water views and sliders leading to pool.
Attached garage converted to rec room.

Guest House: (attached and can access from seperate front door or back sliders)
Bedroom# 1 - King 50" Smart TV with slider leading to backyard
Bedroom #2 - Queen 50" Smart TV with slider leading to pool
Bedroom # 3 - Queen 50" Smart TV with slider leading to pool
Living room with 65" Smart TV
Kitchen with island seating and small dining table. Sliders and door leading to pool.
Full Bathroom

Creek on the side of the year which leads out to waterway and bay. You can fish right outside the front yard and also one of the favorite spots to view manatee!

You will be in the perfect location in Palma Sola Park which is 5 miles or 10 mins to Manatee Beach and 11 mins or 6 miles to Bradenton Beach. 5 miles or 10 mins to IMG Academy. This neighborhood is bike-friendly and close to Robinson Preserve, grocery, and shopping.

*We are located in a residential neighborhood so please observe quiet hours from 10pm to 8am. We want to continue to share our property so this is very important.

**Pool Heat is set to 85 degrees in the colder months; however, if air temps drop below 70 degrees, it can affect pool temp. Therefore, pool temperatures cannot be guaranteed.

**The 2 stall detached garage is not part of the rental and are not accessible to guests.**.Pool is serviced twice a week and service tech enters through back gate. Typically on Monday and Thursdays AM

Property manager

Cindy Granneman

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

  • Blake Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • IMG Academy - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • LECOM Park - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Riverwalk - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Coquina Beach - 15 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poppo's Taqueria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Expansive home w/Pool, Putting Green,Bay view, Manatees,10 mins to beaches & IMG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Expansive home w/Pool, Putting Green,Bay view, Manatees,10 mins to beaches & IMG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Expansive home w/Pool, Putting Green,Bay view, Manatees,10 mins to beaches & IMG?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Expansive home w/Pool, Putting Green,Bay view, Manatees,10 mins to beaches & IMG?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Expansive home w/Pool, Putting Green,Bay view, Manatees,10 mins to beaches & IMG located?

This family-friendly Bradenton vacation home is located on the waterfront, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Blake Medical Center, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf. Manatee Public Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Expansive home w/Pool, Putting Green,Bay view, Manatees,10 mins to beaches & IMG Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russ P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay

We came for a family wedding and couldn’t have asked for a better VRBO!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family vacation!

This home was just what we were looking for to accommodate a few families for a family reunion. It was very spacious, clean, and well equipped! And the location was just perfect! The host responded to any of our inquiries immediately and was very helpful. If the opportunity arises, we would definitely rent here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2025

We absolutely loved our stay here! We had a group of 16 and this property was perfect. We could not have loved the location anymore! It was perfect! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

We stayed at the Mello Manatee for a week with our extended family. The home was a perfect hub for exploring the gulf coast, rain or shine Cindy’s home kept us all very comfortable with plenty of amenities & activities in the house, as well as short drives to nearby indoor and outdoor attractions for the kids. Would definitely recommend the Mello Manatee to any large family looking to spend a fantastic vacation together.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Loved the property! Heated pool and game room were a vacation saver, as we were here during the cold spell and several outdoor activities were canceled. Loved that the beds were actually comfortable beds, not futons or cots. Hostess was prompt and gracious when contacted. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2025

We stayed at this property for 8 nights. We had 13 of us. The house was just as described. The kids swam their little hearts out. Loved the tv outside by the pool. Thats where the adults hung out when it was the kids bedtime. It was great having 2 washers as well as 2 kitchens. I will say we used the bigger kitchen the most. We loved being able to go out and see the Manatees in the water area.Cindy was great at responding to our questions during our stay and even before our stay.I would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Teen boys soccer trip

The house was fantastic! We had 5 families (11 people total) at the house and there was plenty of room. We were down for a soccer tournament and the place was a short distance to IMG academy (5 miles, 10-12 min away). The pool, putting green and game room were perfect for the boys to hang out in. Plenty of tvs to watch sports. Spacious main kitchen. Big outside table to eat by the pool and have a game on the tv. Plenty of amenities for us to cook meals. Overall, this was perfect for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2024

You must rent this home! Nine of us thoroughly enjoyed this incredible property with something for everyone. We swam, putted, played Donkey Kong, ate really well (kitchen and grill are awesome), made trips to AMI, close to golf, beaches and shopping, fished and watched the manatees. So many memories were made. Our trip went by too fast. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay - Above and Beyond

Our stay was absolutely amazing! We had multiple families that included 6 teenage boys and this house didn't disappoint.We spent many evenings cooking big dinners in the roomy kitchen that was equipped with all of the essentials. Most of our time was on the back patio eating dinner, playing in the pool, putting on the green or playing cornhole. I'm not sure who used the putting green the most...the teenagers or the dads!! The game room was a perfect hangout for our boys. They loved the house just as much as we did.The Mellow Manatee is a perfect name for this house. We saw manatees on a daily basis in the canal across the street. One day I was able to see about 10 of them! Our friends did a lot of fishing there. We walked up to the bridge and got some great sunset pictures.The host was terrific! We had a couple of questions when we first got there and she was quick to reply. The location was perfect! We were near many beaches but didn't have to deal with the crowds. You don't have to worry about packing everything because many of the supples were provided - detergent, shampoo, conditioner. Ample parking - we had 5 cars. Beach chairs, beach towels, beach wagon, pool toys. We've stayed at many different VRBO's and this was our favorite! Our week went by way too fast and would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Expansive multi family property

This is a beautiful, clean and well equipped multi family vacation property. The kitchen/living room leads right into the pool patio area, making the core hub of the home for all guests feel very expansive. We spent just as much time out on the patio as in the kitchen. The attached guest house is a wonderful space with a beautiful mini kitchen. We had an infant on this last trip and it was helpful to have a quiet retreat there for both baby and mom. We flew in from out of state, so it was super helpful to have ample beach supplies, including beach towels! If traveling during a busy time of year, be sure to leave the house for the Anna Maria Island beaches no later than 9am and leave the beach no later than 3pm to avoid gridlock traffic over the bridges. I would also highly recommend taking advantage of grocery store delivery options! With less time in the grocery stores, we enjoyed vacation shopping in places like Lido Key. Saint Armand Circle at night is lovely with live music on every corner. The Robinson Nature Preserve was nice to enjoy on the days that were too windy to be on the beach. The John Ringling Museum is an absolute must! There is so much to see there. Be sure to start early! We enjoyed walking right out the front door to see the local manatees swimming and eating in the bay. A beautiful trip. There is a lot to see and do in this area without it feeling like a vacation town. Enjoy!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025