Name:

Age: 23

Position: DayDream Pool Club Ambassador

On any given day, you can find Kip Cottner displaying his signature smile as he mixes and mingles with guests at our adult pool club, DayDream. He artfully moves from cabana to daybed to lounge chairs greeting guests and making sure they’re having a great time. As a DayDream Pool Club Ambassador, Kip is tasked with creating an atmosphere and delivering a level of service (four-star) that will make you want to come back again and again.

As a newbie to the Vegas pool scene and to our resort, we wanted to get to know him more so we caught up with him poolside to talk academics and why he loves this city.

Vegas native…No. I’m originally from Missouri. I moved to Vegas in December because my older brother lives here.

What I you love about Las Vegas is…The weather. I love being outside and Vegas has the perfect weather.

When I’m not working, I’m…Going to school. Right now, I’m attending UNLV and getting my Master’s in healthcare administration. I have my undergraduate in business management and I’m hoping to combine both and eventually become a director at a hospital. 

When I’m not at school or working, I like working out and competing in body building shows. Last August I won the St. Louis Gateway Naturals competition placing in the Collegiate and Novice categories.

Something interesting about me is…I broke my neck while playing football in college. I played safety at Southeast Missouri State University and during a game I ended up suffering a pretty major neck injury. I had to have my spine fused and I was in a neck brace for two and half months. The recovering was really hard, but I thankfully I made a full recovery. 

The Vegas pool scene is….fun. I love working at DayDream and love working at the M. The environment that we’re creating is one that is very personal and local-oriented. In fact, one of the things that attracted me to the M and to DayDream specifically was how team-focused it is. It’s a lot of fun coming to work every day.

Favorite drink…Vodka water with a lime

People should visit DayDream because….we’re a service-oriented dayclub that always has locals in mind. We want our guests to come back again and again because of the service, the experience, and the people they meet while they’re here.

“We want to give our guests and locals a different option than what’s available on the Strip,” said Joe Bravo, our Director of Pool and Nightlife Operations. “We’ve done night swims in the past that have been very successful – after all, locals don’t want to fight traffic or crowds. At our night swims, they can relax, swim and enjoy a drink or two while getting the four-star service we’re known for.”

The first night swim kicks off tomorrow with an out-of-this-world beverage favorite – Alien Tequila. The first 50 guests to arrive receive a complimentary souvenir bottle of Alien Tequila and there’s an open vodka bar for ladies from 8-9 pm sponsored by Bud Light and Ultimat Vodka.

With more than 12,000 square feet of space, you have plenty of room to dance under the moon to the music of the Beatclan DJs. Or if personal service and relaxing is preferred, DayDream offers cabanas and daybeds that can be reserved by calling (702) 797-1808 or emailing cabanarequest@theMresort.com.

If you can’t make it to tomorrow’s night swim, don’t worry. Our next night swim, Mid-Summer’s Night Masquerade Pool Party, promises to be just as dreamy as the name intends. Scheduled for July anyone in costume gets free admission. There will also be an open vodka bar for ladies for the first hour and prizes for the sexiest costumes.

So join us for some swimming under the stars this Friday night. The party starts at 8pm.

Drinks That’ll Make You Say “Can I have another?”

Between new drinks like the Daydreamer and the Kinky Sangria and favorites like the adult Ultimate Root Beer Float, we guarantee our drinks will quench your thirst under the hot desert sun daily. The new menu has a mix of options from bottle service to mojitos, cocktails and shots, but best of all, everything is affordably priced…and of course, great-tasting!

The Best Looking Pool Cocktail Servers This Side of the Strip

We’ve received the title of Best Cocktail Waitresses in the city before so we certainly plan to bring you easy on the eyes servers this season. With new uniforms and training already underway, these lovely ladies will deliver unrivaled service every day of the week.

A Good Time…Again and Again

Let’s face it, there a number of pool venues where you can have a good time, but at many of those places, your good time lasts one time and it costs you a small fortune between the cabana, bottle service, and extras like the candy party pack afternoon snack. At our pools, particularly at our age 21+ dayclub, DayDream, you won’t find astronomical prices. Instead, you’ll find affordable prices for the cabana, bottle service and even food. Our goal isn’t to get you to visit us one time it’s to make DayDream your pool throughout the season.

Parties

What’s pool season without a few parties and with our spectacular venue we’d be remiss if we didn’t host a few parties throughout the season. You can expect night swims, industry days and sponsored parties at DayDream throughout the season with top DJs like DJ Hollywood, Koko and Truelove delivering all the music you love. In fact, our first party kicks off May 4 & 5 as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

It’s August in Vegas and we’ve got some fresh ways to enjoy the summer and beat the heat– from cool pools, to cool brews and even soothing spa services.

Since the weather’s great most of the year in Las Vegas, you can take advantage of the pool scene until October so taking a dip in a spectacular pool should definitely be on the stay cool list!

The M Pool is known for its spacious deck and upscale amenities. Daybeds provide a front row view that’s perfect for people-watching and offers a convenient way to take a dip.  VIP cabanas are equipped with a personal Jacuzzi (that can fit up to four of your friends), flat screen television, ceiling fan and a refrigerator to keep all your favorite libations cold. For an alternative to cabanas and daybeds, take up residence in one of the water chairs that are placed directly in the pool to get the best of both worlds.  But you need to be quick, water chairs are issued on a first-come, first-served basis!

DayDream Pool Club at M Resort is another pool alterative that’s open exclusively for adults 21 and over every Saturday, Sunday and Monday and provides its own brand of poolside fun.  The party gets into full gear with a list of celebrity DJ’s setting the scene for mixing and mingling and enjoying frosty libations around the ice-railed bar or hand-delivered to you by one of the friendly servers.

There are plenty of ways to cool off indoors too.  Pamper your summer skin with a Tropical Fruit Polish Massage just steps away from the pool inside Spa Mio.  There’s a reason this spa is one of only 105 in the world to be awarded with the Four Star award:  Impeccable service and amenities are a mainstay at this must-try spa.  The one-of-a-kind Tropical Fruit Polish offers a saltmousse exfoliation treatment and incorporates papaya-pineapple or mango passion fruit to soothe and brighten your skin.

If getting out of the sun means catching the biggest sports games, then 32° Beer Bar is your ticket.  Not only can you catch all the sports action on too many screens to count, but you can have your pick of over 90 select and craft beers on tap at the coldest temperature in town.  Classic lagers, ales and even stouts are on the lengthy menu for both the discerning beer authority or if you just want to order your favorite cold one.  Either way, staying cool in the dessert could be easier and a lot more fun than you ever thought!

Headlining the show this year is British pop group, The Wanted. The boy band is best known for their smash hit, “Glad You Came,” and has been working their way up the charts in the U.S. ever since its release. The five member band; Max George, Jay McGuiness, Siva Kaneswaran, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes have been under the guidance of Scooter Braun, Justin Beiber’s mastermind manager. The group has appeared on NBC’s The Voice and their song “Glad You Came” was featured on FOX’s hit show Glee.

Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan make up the musical duo known as Karmin. The group gained fame by releasing amazing covers of songs by Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown on YouTube.  Their rising internet popularity inspired them to release the singles, “Crash Your Party” and “Broken Hearted”. The duo’s “Look at Me Now” YouTube video, a cover of the popular song by Chris Brown, has received more than 36 million views. Their song “Take It Away” was used in promos for the 2011 NBA Finals.

Singer-songwriter Chris Rene, former contestant on The X Factor, will be belting out his original compositions such as “Young Homie”.  Hometown favorites Dan and Jim Kehoe, better known as HardNox will be performing alongside Vegas native, Lex Rox.  Voted Las Vegas DJ of the Year over nine times, DJ Hollywood, along with The Beatclan DJs will be performing throughout the day. Come ready to swim, doors open at noon!

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the M Resort Box Office, M Pool Hut or on Ticketmaster.com. For cabana and daybed rentals please email cabanarequest@theMresort.com or call 702.797.1808.

We’re able to keep our bar (and your drinks) frosty in the 100-degree weather with a little help from CHILL*RITE and their one-of-a-kind frost rail system. Frost rails are connected to a remotely located chilling system that continuously feeds refrigerant to all of the rails.  It runs at a very low temperature so that the system creates ice as fast as it’s melting.

Think of it working like an open freezer door; the frost builds up from the humidity in the air. The frost rails can refrigerate a surface in warm ambient conditions; the surface then condensates and the frost rail system freezes the condensation. With precise temperature controls, it’s able to totally control how much ice builds and how evenly it forms.

All it takes to get a chilled CHILL*RITE bar rail is a quick flip of the switch. Once the switch is activated, the system begins creating frost, with a full pattern formed in a couple of hours. Once started, the chilling system runs around the clock. There is a built in defrost system with a programmed time clock that turns the system off when our bar is closed and automatically on just before the bar opens. When in defrost mode, the ice melts, drains, and the frost rail system dries off automatically. Then, when the system comes back on in the morning, fresh ice is formed.

Originally, CHILL*RITE invented and patented the frost rail technology as a unique ice effect to draw patrons in. Our pool is currently the only public place in Las Vegas that you can find a frost rail bar. But, if you really fall in love with our frost rails, you can get them installed in your own home. They can be built to any size and practically any shape. Plus, they’re really fun to write your name on.

Hollywood has worked side by side with superstars such as DJ AM, Paul Van Dyk, Bob Sinclair, Tiesto, and Grand Master Flash. Aside from performing, he also owns and operates The Beatclan, which represents other top-name DJ’s, celebrities and recording artists. Needless to say, he’s got a hot lineup coming to our pool this season.

We caught up with the celebrity DJ to get the DL on what we can look forward to in terms of poolside entertainment.

What are you most looking forward to with performing at DayDream?
I’ve headlined and directed the biggest day/nightlife venues in the world from Wet Republic to PURE and I can honestly say that DayDream intrigues me the most! The layout and intimate setting enables me to throw down a more eclectic set than I normally would spin. I get to recreate myself every time I’m on the decks. You can’t ask for much more as a DJ.

What’s it like spinning at DayDream compared to other pool venues in Las Vegas?
M Resort draws a more sophisticated crowd than the other pool venues in Vegas. I’m able to be as creative as I’d like to, while veering away from Top 40/dance hits that you’ll likely hear at every other dayclub.

How do you try to approach your sets?
I approach every session differently. My sets are filled with peaks and valleys taking my crowd on a journey that always leaves them wanting more.

What genres or artists influence you the most and what do you listen to on your own time?
I’m an expert in over ten genres, ranging from the 50′s to today’s music and I honestly can’t put a finger on which genre has influenced me and my profession the most. But, in my quiet time, I get lost in contemporary music. Sade, Billy Joel, Matisyahu, to name a few.

Any favorite songs or artists?
For the dance floor: Titanium or David Guetta. In the car, any Frank Sinatra and while I play poker, Sade.

What can we expect this season from you and the other DJs from The Beatclan?
I represent, in my estimation, the best core DJ crew in the city. Expect nothing but the best.

The Beatclan is also producing 98.5 KLUC’s Summer Jam event. Tell us a little about that.
Summer Jam is going to be nuts and there’s no better venue to host it than the M Resort’s pool! The Wanted, Karmin, HardNox, Chris Renee and myself will be performing on June 17. This is truly a can’t-miss event!

You can catch DJ Hollywood and other DJs from The Beatclan spinning every Saturday, Sunday and Monday at DayDream Pool Club. For additional information on The Beatclan and DJ Hollywood, visit Beatclan.com and DJHollywood.net.

Think popsicles couldn’t get any better, how about ones with a little kick? We’re serving up SnoBar’s signature line of alcohol infused popsicles and ice creams. Each serving of the flavorsome frozen treats are equivalent to one mixed drink.

SnoBar’s Cosmopolitan Ice-Pop is delivering premium vodka and triple sec in the form of a contemporary dessert.  This sexy, frozen cocktail on a stick is ideal for the sophisticated vanguard and a perfect addition to a day at the pool. If a margarita’s more your style, SnoBar’s Margarita Pop infuses tequila and triple sec into a dessert with swagger.  This modern twist on the beloved drink is a “must try” frozen cocktail on a stick.

For something a little sweeter, SnoBar’s four different flavors of infused ice cream are just what the doctor ordered. Served by the scoop, you can choose from Pink Squirrel (brandy, almond liqueur and reme de cacao), Grasshopper (brandy, creme de menthe and creme de cacao), Brandy Alexander (brandy and creme de cacao) and Brandy Alexander Chocolate Chip (brandy, creme de cacao and chocolate chips).

Delicious frozen cocktails are a poolside staple and our list of libations certainly won’t disappoint. For a new twist on a traditional favorite, try our Ultimate Root Beer Float.  This delectable creation features SnoBar’s Brandy Alexander ice cream with root beer, served by the half yard in a souvenir glass. We also offer many popular cocktails in frozen form like: Frozen Jack and Coke and Frozen Cherry Coke with cherry vodka.

With all these choices, you’ve got a lot of drinking to do, cheers!

Preparing 100,000 square feet of space is a huge task and our team began work as soon as last season ended. Although we make improvements year-round, the pace really starts picking up in February when all of the last-minute details are being finalized. In preparation for the official opening, the pool equipment goes through inspection and servicing as well as deep cleaning. The pools are drained and acid washed, furniture is evaluated for repair and replacement needs and our decks are power washed so they are spotless for guests. The last step is moving over 400 chairs and numerous daybeds out of storage and into position.

After cleaning and servicing, it's time to stock up! Our pool bars go through a lot of liquid and we can't blame them; it gets hot out here in the desert. Both bars are fully stocked to satisfy our guests' orders for cocktails, beers, bottle service and drinks by the pitcher. Mojitos anyone?

Our large deck can accommodate up to 6,000 people, but on a busy weekend you'll probably see about 1,500 guests throughout the day. With that many people, we need a lot of towels. On an average weekday we go through over 800 towels and on a weekend over 2,000!

DayDream is now open to the public for your pool and sun bathing needs and our Main Pool will be opening on May 1. We have a quarter of a million gallons of (heated) water in all of our pools and over 60 trained team members to make sure your every need is taken care of. Grab your swimsuit and dive in on your next visit to M!

It's safe to say that by now you know the ins and outs of having a great time at our pool. SPF, tropical drinks, a cabana, you know the drill. We've even given you tips to making your M poolside experience as hot (or cool) as possible. In fact, through the end of September, our pool is offering $50 daybeds, $75 cabanas and $100 VIP cabanas (a complete steal if you ask us!) Email cabanarequest@theMresort.com to reserve yours before they're booked up for the month.

So, after you're all set up in your cabana, cocktail in hand you might be getting a little hungry (blame it on the alcohol.) You're ready to chow down but still want to keep your figure looking good so what's a bikini-clad pool patron to do? Lucky for you our Pool Team has taken special consideration in developing figure-friendly menu options.

Below you can find some of our favorites that are perfect to munch on by the pool, all options are swimsuit-friendly!

Classic Cobb - Our classic Cobb salad has one very important slimming ingredient, avocados! Avocados are a monounsaturated fat. These types of good fats (saturated fats = bad fats) stop spikes in blood sugar (which signals the body to store fat around your midsection), helping prevent fat accumulation.

Fruit Plate - Our selection of seasonal berries and other sliced fruit is probably the go-to menu item for those looking to stay fit. Berries are strong in antioxidants. Antioxidants help improve blood flow, which helps deliver more oxygen to your muscles. The more oxygen your muscles have the easier being active and working out feels.

Chicken Caesar Wrap - While this may sound like your ordinary salad wrap, the best ingredient is in the packaging. Our Chicken Caesar Wrap comes bundled up in a spinach tortilla. Spinach is low in calories but still very high in vitamins. Popeye didn't down all those cans of spinach for nothing!