Title: Once Upon a Tide - Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Once Upon a Tide - Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro Beachside holiday home with hot tub ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88310000/88300600/88300562/w1200h799x0y1-7a434756.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88310000/88300600/88300562/w1199h798x1y1-4727d54e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88310000/88300600/88300562/w1199h800x1y0-d9c876e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88310000/88300600/88300562/50d46a18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88310000/88300600/88300562/w1200h799x0y1-3de5ac2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Once Upon a Tide - Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Beach view - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace £916 includes taxes & fees 6 Oct - 7 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Once Upon a Tide - Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro Every great beach vacation begins with “Once Upon a Tide”! Nestled on a dune looking over the Atlantic Ocean, Once Upon a Tide is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath oceanfront home that was completely remodeled in early 2024. The house can sleep up to twelve guests (ideally only 8 adults). The main living area is on the 2nd floor, which offers beautiful views of the beach. The spacious kitchen is open to the living and dining areas, making it easy for everyone to gather. The fully stocked kitchen features stainless appliances, granite countertops, and plenty of cabinet space. There is bar stool seating for four at the breakfast island. The dining table seats ten. The living room has a large leather sectional sofa which wraps around the fireplace and TV. The views of the blue horizon are amazing from the house. There are two bedrooms on the main level of the house, one on each end of the home. The primary bedroom has a comfy king bed and views of the ocean. There is a wall-mounted TV, plenty of dressers, and a walk-in closet. The primary bathroom has a large walk-in shower. The 2nd bedroom also has a king bed, TV, and ample storage space for your clothes. This bedroom also has a private, full bathroom with a walk-in shower. Just outside the 2nd bedroom is an office with a desk for those who must do a little computer work during their stay. There is also a queen size murphy bed in the office. The third bathroom is off of the living room on the 2nd floor and has a walk-in shower. This bathroom would serve the guests staying in either of the bedrooms on the 3rd floor. Upstairs are two more bedrooms. One has a queen bed and the other has a large queen-over-queen bunk bed with a trundle underneath. Both bedrooms have dressers and TVs. Please note, there is not a bathroom on the third floor. The 2nd floor balcony spans the width of the house and provides an amazing outdoor gathering space. There is plenty of furniture on the balcony, including a dining table with seating for eight. On the ground level is a huge deck with comfy chairs around a fire pit, several lounge chairs for tanning, and your own private hot tub! There is a grilling area on the deck with a gas grill (we provide the propane). Just before you walk down the stairs to the beach, you’ll find two built-in benches on the deck. This is a great place to enjoy the sunrise in the morning with a cup of coffee. The beach is just steps away from the deck. Enjoy walking along the coast, searching for sharks teeth and sea glass, or take a dip in the ocean. America’s oldest city, St. Augustine is just a few minutes away. Here you will find countless shops, restaurants, museums, tours and more. Book your dream vacation with Wren Beach Rentals! We look forward to hosting you at “Once Upon a Tide”. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74660000/74653200/74653123/5d6d594e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serenity One Oceanfront Good Morning Sunrise! 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 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. ### Property is also known as 65c29482492ee3000e5e65d3 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.97315%2C-81.31050&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WjtX-8ZaShBRQpQshYvUSuP0YE0=) Ponte Vedra Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Castle Otttis - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles - Vilano Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles - St. George Street - 13 min drive - 7.8 miles - Flagler College - 13 min drive - 7.8 miles - Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 15 min drive - 8.2 miles #### Getting around - St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬14 min drive - ‪V Pizza - Flask & Cannon - ‬17 min drive - ‪Beaches On Vilano - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Reef - ‬2 min drive - ‪Cap's on the Water - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Once Upon a Tide - Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Once Upon a Tide - Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro? > As of 4 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Once Upon a Tide - Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro on 6 Oct 2025 start from £915.95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ponte-Vedra-Beach-Hotels-Once-Upon-A-Tide-Wren-Beach-Rentals-By-Portoro.h88300562.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Once Upon a Tide - Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Once Upon a Tide - Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Once Upon a Tide - Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro located? > Nestled on the beach, this South Ponte Vedra Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Usina Beach and Castle Otttis. Vilano Beach and Tolomato River are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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