OCEAN FRONT RETREAT. Great for large families. 30-day minimum rental.

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7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16310 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

New Smyrna Beach, FL

Bethune Volusia Beach1 min walk
New Smyrna Beach7 min drive
Apollo Beach7 min drive
Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bottom Floor 1

3 Single Bunk Beds

Bottom Floor 2

1 Queen Bed

Den

1 Double Futon

Top Floor 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Top Floor 3

1 King Bed

Top Floor 4

1 Double Bed

Top Floor Master

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Once Upon a Tide...New Smyrna Beach! A fantastic oceanfront, family-friendly beach home on the NO DRIVE BEACH. HGTV shot our home for a past season. Kid-friendly home with safety gates, crib, pack n play and high chair.

We are located 75 minutes northeast of all Orlando has to offer - Disney, SeaWorld, Universal - as well as an easy drive from Orlando International, Orlando Sanford and Daytona airports. While you are here, keep an eye out for rocket launches in Cape Canaveral.

Main Floor: Kitchen/dining/living area with a dining table to fit 8 and 4 bar stools for more seating. Kitchen, dining, and family rooms overlook the beautiful ocean and huge deck. Comfortable Pottery Barn couches & chairs in family room adjacent to a game room complete with pool table & ping pong conversion set. There is a full bathroom on this level as well as a laundry closet with full size washer & dryer. There is also a den with pull out couch and TV.

Upstairs: We have 4 large bedrooms for up to 8 adults (3 Kings, 1 Double). There are two full bathrooms on this level, both renovated in 2022. There is also a jack-n-jill style room with a twin bed on this floor.

First Floor: Two bedrooms and two full bathrooms on this level. The "Bunk-house" -a cowboy-camp themed bedroom w 3 sets of bunk beds. It has its own full bathroom. The second bedroom has a queen with private full bath. There is a “mud-room" with a second washer/dryer on this level.

Outside: We have a large deck overlooking the No-Drive Bethune Beach with colorful Adirondack chairs, layout chairs, 2 picnic tables (kid & adult sizes), and rocking chairs to enjoy your morning coffee. We also have boogie boards, sand digging toys, 2 stand up paddleboards & a sea kayak.

We love all that New Smyrna Beach has to offer and are sure that you will, too! Paddle boarding, surfing, fishing, antiquing, shopping on historic Canal St or beachfront Flagler Ave. We are a short walk to JB’s Fish Camp where you can have great seafood while enjoying beautiful views of the intracoastal waterway and frolicking manatee. There are so many incredible restaurants just a short ride up A1A - So-Napa, Spanish River, Norwood's Tree House, The Corkscrew on Canal. Bikes, boards and games, all you need for fun at the beach!

New Smyrna Beach is such a friendly little town. It is a little bit of "Old Florida" in its charm and unpretentiousness. We love it. We are sure that you will, too!

Please inquire for availability.

Property manager

Ron and Ingrid Peri

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Surf, fishing or enjoy a delicious margarita.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 31

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Dream on Me full size folding crib. High chair.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We have several so children with allergies

Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate pets, parties or weddings at this property.

Access to the property is contingent upon owner receiving and approving signed rental agreement.

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 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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Smyrna Beach

Located in New Smyrna Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Eldora State House and Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Turtle Mound Archeological Site and Canal Street Historic District. Travelling with kids? Consider New Smyrna Lanes and Marine Discovery Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.

New Smyrna Beach, FL

What's nearby

Bethune Volusia Beach - 1 min walk
Mary McLeod Bethune Park - 12 min walk
New Smyrna Beach - 7 min drive
Apollo Beach - 7 min drive
Flagler Avenue Park - 14 min drive

Getting around

Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A - 22 min drive
30th Street Eatery & Pub - 24 min drive
Frosty King Creamery - 20 min drive
Alberto's Pizza - 21 min drive
DUSTIN'S Bar-B-Q - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OCEAN FRONT RETREAT. Great for large families. 30-day minimum rental. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OCEAN FRONT RETREAT. Great for large families. 30-day minimum rental. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OCEAN FRONT RETREAT. Great for large families. 30-day minimum rental. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OCEAN FRONT RETREAT. Great for large families. 30-day minimum rental. located?

Nestled on the beach, this New Smyrna Beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bethune Volusia Beach, Klondike Beach and Mary McLeod Bethune Park. Canaveral National Seashore and Turtle Mound Archeological Site are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Doug W.

14 March 2024

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

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Stayed 60 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

1 March 2024

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

Mrs. Cathy L

We rented Once Upon a Tide for the month of February to escape the winter doldrums of Maryland. Our daughter, son in law, and adolescent grandchildren joined us for a week and they loved collecting shells, using the pool table, and reading on the expansive deck. They were even able to witness a rocket launch, which was an added bonus! This home exceeded our expectations in every way. We have never stayed in a property so close to the beach and we so enjoyed drinking our coffee, relaxing, and socializing right at the water’s edge. The home is very well appointed and it is apparent that the owners take pride in anticipating every possible detail to make the renters’ stay very comfortable. Communication was seamless with the hosts and they provided recommendations inside the home for sightseeing, restaurants, and family activities. We certainly hope to return next year to Once Upon a Tide. If you decide to rent this property, you will not be disappointed!

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

12 January 2020

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

Wonderful family vacation!

Everything about this listing is true. A lovely home and our family enjoyed every minute of our week. Thank you for sharing!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

23 November 2019

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

Fabulous Beachfront Getaway

When I was looking to book a place for a short stay, something special to accommodate myself, husband, and 2 daughters with their families, I saw Once Upon a Tide online and never looked back! The huge deck caught my eye immediately, and it is even larger 'in person'! There is abundant seating on the deck for large groups, and the colorful Adirondack chairs were my personal faves. The wall of windows facing the beach provides captivating ocean vistas, so even if you're inside, you don't loose out on that wild beauty. We had 6 adults and 6 kids ranging from ages14 to 2. The downstairs bedroom was perfect for the teenager, and the younger kids loved the bunkhouse. Bonus...all their toys stayed downstairs, out of sight from the main area. You walk up a flight of stairs to get to the main living area, which consists of a beautifully equipped kitchen, large dining table, comfortable living room and then the pool table with ping pong option it's own separate space. This area was a favorite of the guys in the group! The kids also liked the little TV room off the kitchen and enjoyed all the games and movies this room had to offer. The home is bountifully supplied with paper goods, beach towels, as well as other household linens and all the appliances you could need. The kitchen is well equipped, and you'll even find some basic seasonings and spices in the kitchen pantry. The master bedroom/bath is spectacular and the rest of the rooms are airy and spacious, with the cutest little 'baby bunk' area for the 2 year old. So many rooms, we had to remember which door was ours! Just beware, there are quite a few stairs to navigate in case anyone has knee issues. I did not realize that when booking and my hubby is a bit knee challenged. Once you are in the main level however, there is a bathroom and the little side room, so you wouldn't have to go up and down the two levels of stairs. We all really enjoyed our stay, and all the nooks and crannies we could hang out in. Thanks again for your hospitality!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dia C.

24 September 2019

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

Phenomenal Family Vacation

If you are looking for a phenomenal family beach house vacation look no further and stay at Once Upon A Tide! The house and property are beautifully maintained. Lots of room for the kids to play. All the beach sand toys you need, not to mention bikes, kayak, paddle boards, umbrellas, beach chairs and boogie boards. The house is fully stocked with bath and beach towels everything you need for a wonderful beach vacation. Make sure you get up early for the magnificent sunrise views! Thank you Ron and Ingrid for sharing your beautiful home!

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ron and Ingrid Peri

We love making memories at the beach with our children and 11 grandchildren! It is everything we ever dreamed of in a beach house. It is our hope that it will bring great joy to you and your family as it has to ours.

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