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

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6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Pool
Washer
Fireplace

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Bradenton, FL

Blake Medical Center
‪4 min drive‬
LECOM Park
‪10 min drive‬
IMG Academy
‪11 min drive‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

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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Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Bradenton

Located in Bradenton, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider AMI Paddleboard Adventures and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

Blake Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Riverwalk - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
LECOM Park - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
IMG Academy - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
Coquina Beach - 14 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Five Guys - ‬3 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?

Checkout 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 holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Blake Medical Center, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cortez Beach and AMI Paddleboard Adventures. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christiana G.

7 April 2025

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

Jennifer B.

30 March 2025

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

SUSAN M.

30 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

23 March 2025

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.

1 March 2025

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

Bill W.

20 February 2025

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

Barbara H.

24 January 2025

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

Margaret F.

10 April 2024

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

Kim H.

27 March 2024

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

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Granneman

My husband and I along with our 3 kids love to travel, outdoor adventures, and golfing. We came to Anna Maria Island many years ago and enjoy all the many activities including the beach, cycling, shopping, and nature. I love to provide five star stays and want to make sure you want for nothing while enjoying some of the best accommodations. I also love to give great area recommendations!

Why they chose this property

Welcome to our charming Airbnb nestled in Palma Sola Park, just 5 miles or a short 10-minute drive from the pristine shores of Manatee Beach on Anna Maria Island. With Bradenton Beach a mere 6 miles away, you're perfectly positioned to explore the best of the Gulf Coast. Enjoy breathtaking views of Palma Sola Bay from your front window, adding a touch of tranquility to your stay. Discover local charm, convenience, and coastal beauty right at your doorstep.

What makes this property unique

This is one of the few properties in the area that is in Palma Sola Park with park and water out your front door!

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Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

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