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Nirvana | Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro

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On the beach
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
TV, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

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

Nirvana | Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro

Summary:
The perfect beach getaway!
* Wake up to coffee and a stunning sunrise.
* Spend all day lounging on the beach and cooling off in the ocean.
* Wind down with a gourmet dinner overlooking the water.
Embrace the essence of coastal living in this classic 4 br home. Directly on the beach, this home features spectacular views and plenty of space to make lasting memories.

The Space:
Are you longing for a getaway at the beach, where you can leave all your worries and stresses behind? We have just what you are looking for. Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro presents “Nirvana”. Nirvana is a roomy 4 bedroom, 3 bath, pet-friendly, oceanfront home that sleeps 9 (plus baby in a crib). The main living area is on the 2nd floor. Here you will find a spacious floorplan including a roomy dining/living area and an open kitchen. The fully stocked kitchen features all stainless appliances including a large double door refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven, and dishwasher. The dining area overlooks the ocean and has a farm table with seating for six. There is also seating for two more at the kitchen island. If additional dining seating is needed, there is also a bistro table in the bay window area off the kitchen. The living room has a sofa, love seat, and single chair, all focused around the wall mounted TV. There is a large balcony on the 2nd floor, which overlooks the beach and ocean. The balcony has stairs that lead down to the ground level and then out to the beach.

The primary bedroom is also on the 2nd floor. This room is bright and airy with views of the ocean. This room has a king bed, a wall mounted TV, and access to the oceanfront balcony. The primary bathroom has a walk-in shower, and a double vanity. This bathroom can also be accessed from the hallway for anyone in the living room to use. The primary bedroom also has a large “baby cove” with a rocking chair and crib, making this bedroom perfect for couples with a baby.

Upstairs, on the third floor is another bedroom with a king bed. There is also a dresser, closet, and wall mounted TV. There is a private bathroom for this bedroom. The bathroom has a walk-in shower, single vanity, and an east-facing window so you can gaze at the ocean while brushing your teeth! Downstairs on the first floor are two more bedrooms. The third bedroom has a king bed, small desk, and a wall mounted TV. There is a sliding door that leads out to the lower patio and to the beach. The fourth bedroom is perfect for kids or teens. It has a twin-over-double bunk bed and a TV. The third bathroom is located in the third bedroom and has a tub/shower combination. This bathroom can also be used by guests in the bunk room.

Experience the beauty of sandy shores where you can swim, sunbathe, surf, paddleboard, and fish. Take leisurely walks along the beach to discover treasures like shark teeth, sand dollars, and sea glass.

Explore Anastasia State Park for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, birdwatching, and picnicking in a stunning coastal setting.

Discover the rich history of Historic St. Augustine by visiting landmarks like Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum, and the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park.

Stroll down St. George Street, a pedestrian only thoroughfare in the heart of the historic district, lined with charming shops, restaurants, galleries, and historic sites.

Immerse yourself in the Gilded Age at the Lightner Museum, housed in a historic hotel, showcasing a diverse collection of art, antiques, and artifacts.

Experience the thrill of getting up close to alligators, crocodiles, and exotic animals at St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, which also offers educational shows, zip lines, and exhibits of native Florida wildlife.

Take a scenic short ferry ride to Fort Matanzas National Monument, a historic Spanish fort located on Rattlesnake Island. Learn about its role in protecting St. Augustine during the colonial period while enjoying views of the surrounding marshlands.

Indulge in delicious cuisine at the many restaurants in St. Augustine, cafes, and eateries. From fresh seafood to international fare, there is something to satisfy every palate, including popular spots like 180 Vilano Grill and Pizza, Briskys BBQ, and Beaches at Vilano.

Please note, that all guests staying at a Portoro home are required to sign a rental agreement and provide a valid form of ID. The primary reservation holder must provide a Government-Issued ID that matches the name on the rental agreement. This is a requirement from St. Johns County. All guest's names (first and last) must be provided. The ages of any minors are required to be listed. This is for emergency and insurance purposes.

Guest Access:
We offer self-check-in. Portoro uses smart locks.

• We cannot guarantee early check-ins or late checkouts in advance. If the house happens to be ready earlier than our standard 4 pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, we, in most cases will allow an early check-in. For a reliable alternative with guaranteed check-in or check-out timing, it's recommended to book the night before or after your scheduled arrival or departure.

Getting Around:
Immerse yourself in the blend of adventure and activity by renting a bicycle. Lose yourself in enchanting streets, uncover hidden treasures, and enjoy the ocean breeze. Take in a leisurely pace with beachfront strolls, explore shops, and savor local cuisine on foot.

Enhance your experience with a sunset cruise, offering breathtaking views and the chance to spot playful dolphins. For the adventurous, rent kayaks, paddleboards, and other watercraft to explore our beautiful estuaries and waterways.

Local favorites include Brewer Beach Rentals, St. Augustine City Tours, and Adventure Boat Tours.

Please note that beach driving is not permitted. Beach access points can be found on Coastal Hwy at even-numbered properties and on the 3000 block on S. Ponte Vedra, specifically odd-numbered properties.

Other Things to Note:
Please pay close attention to following the house rules. Non-compliance could result in sizable fines.
- All guests staying at a Portoro home are required to sign a rental agreement and complete identity registration.
- Age restrictions apply. Please inquire for more information.
- All guests must be included on the guest list and not exceed the maximum number stated on the listing.
- To ensure your safety, proper access to the home, and guest features, ALL guests are required to read the house manual upon arrival and notify Portoro with any questions.
- Known damages incurred during your stay must be reported to the property manager immediately.
- Before check-in, we will send you detailed directions to ensure a seamless arrival.
- Pets are allowed at this home with the manager's approval at a rate of $225 (1 dog) and $350 (2 dogs). If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without Portoro’s approval, there will be a cleaning charge of $500. Owner must pick up after dogs - no exceptions.
- We cannot guarantee early check-ins or late checkouts. When it is possible to check in early or check out late, there will be a fee for anything outside of a one-hour window within our standard times. If your need for an early check-in or late check-out is great, your best option is to book an additional night.
- The home has cameras for external monitoring only.
- HOTEL TAX COLLECTION: Both St. Johns County and the State of Florida require all hotel and vacation rental hosts to collect hotel tax. We collect these two taxes within the booking transaction. The state requires 6.5% and the county requires 5%.
- LONG-TERM STAYS: (Snowbird, long-term rental). Contact Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro to discuss if a long-term stay discount applies to this listing. Stays over six months are waived from paying the State and Local Hotel Tax. However, there are additional fees we need to collect for damage coverage and housekeeping. In compliance with our policies for long-term stays, we need to collect an additional cleaning fee for guests staying longer than 3 weeks. Your Guest Ambassador will coordinate the cleaning schedule for a minimum of once every 2 weeks. You can request cleanings more frequently if desired. Additional cleaning charges will be sent using a payment request or resolution request, immediately following the cleaning. Your guest ambassador will reply shortly and be available to assist you where needed.

Interaction with Guests:
We offer self-check-in. Portoro uses smart locks.

•We cannot guarantee early check-ins or late checkouts in advance. If the house happens to be ready earlier than our standard 4 pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, we, in most cases will allow an early check-in. If your need for an early check-in or late check-out is great, your best option is to book the night before or after your arrival/departure.

Property manager

Wren Beach Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • South Ponte Vedra Beach - 9 min walk
  • Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve - 13 min walk
  • Castle Otttis - 6 min drive
  • Vilano Beach - 6 min drive
  • St. George Street - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kings Head British Pub - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Kate's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arnold's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cap's On The Water - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Reef - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nirvana | Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Nirvana | Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nirvana | Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nirvana | Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Ponte Vedra Beach vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Tolomato River and South Ponte Vedra Beach. Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve and Guana Pine State Park and Wildlife Management Area are also within 15 minutes.

Nirvana | Wren Beach Rentals by Portoro Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharisse D.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Star Review
The house had everything we needed. The location, space, communication with the property management group and the beach was amazing. We all had a great time. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

D M., Fort Pierce, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The property was very clean and well cared for. The location was perfect in a non crowded area of the beach. Amazing views. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely fantastic beach home!!
I cannot recommend this home enough! Beautiful from the outside and on the inside! Nice living area with ample seating for 6 with a view of the beach and a large TV. Lovely airy curtains that let in lots of light! Dining room table is just gorgeous and seating is comfortable! Kitchen had everything we needed and more! Nice large fridge and appliances worked as expected! The king bedrooms were roomy and very, very comfortable beds!! Large TV’s in each king bedroom and each bedroom with it’s own bathroom. The closets were large! The deck was nicely appointed and up-to-date with lots of comfortable seating. This home was super clean, which is important to us! So many beach toys and chairs and we had fun with the ping pong table in the evenings. The rental company went above and beyond and were very quick to respond to what few needs we had. We highly recommend this home and hope to return in the future!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megann U.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years celebration
Beautiful home and location! We enjoyed our stay and the house was equipped with so many extras for us to use! It was definitely one of the best properties we have ever stayed at and we would highly recommend this home to anyone who wants to stay in the St. Augustine/Vilano Beach area
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house on the beach!
My husband and I took 3 of our kids to Florida as a Xmas gift. This home was perfect! So close to St. Augustine and all the restaurants, bars and entertainment but peace and quiet at the end of the day. It did rain most of our trip but the ping pong table and card games saved the day. Comfy beds and tons of space for everyone. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with close ocean view
Very neat and clean. Beautiful porch area and comfortable family room. Kitchen was spacious and had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nirvana
Long weekend was perfect getaway by the private beach. House was clean and neat- impressed by stemware and cooking utensils available. A slice of heaven when you need a fix of the Atlantic. Pet friendly and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

maria m., Salemburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Maria Moore
Family friendly, clean,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brad D., Farmington, mo

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Great location, private beach with no houses across the road so beach goers were limited to direct neighbors. Close proximity to St. Augustine and all of its services, sights and amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

McKayla T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Easy and Relaxing Stay
We LOVED staying here and would be interested in coming back! The host really thought of everything you would need down to dog toys and beach supplies. We booked, looking for something relaxing, direct beach access, easy with an infant, and remote. This property had all we were looking for. 15 min from St. Augustine and 30 from all the shops in Jacksonville but hardly anyone on the beach. We were nervous after reading the last review, but so happy with the property as you literally walk out the front door to the beach. There was a temporary sea wall that was maybe a foot high separating the grass from the sand. The nursery room was a fantastic help! Only negative was the sand was super shelly but it was neat to see whole shells. We went 4th of July week and beach was still pretty much to ourselves. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
Great home right on the beach. Well stocked and well laid out. Clean and comfortable. Great communication from hosts. Drawbacks were storm damage to the downstairs patio (patio shown in photos is completely gone - but repairs take time). The house is on a 55mph road so it gets a little loud and it can be tricky to pull out. Close to great places to eat and St Augustine. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Brandi V., Denver, North Carolina

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don’t let the pictures fool you!
FAR MORE CONS THAN PROS TO THIS HOUSE! We rented this house for our family vacation with small kids and we specifically chose this house because of the downstairs patio area. When we arrived the patio was ripped up, there was zero grass in front of the house, the whole “yard” is sloped sand that leads to a sea wall that’s half up. Both side yards were useless because it’s covered in left over brick pavers and trash. When I contacted the property manager about it she seemed completely unconcerned that we rented a house that looked nothing like it did online- yet we still paid full price. The damage was done to the yard in November yet it’s April, and none of it is even close to being repaired. Pros: Good location, beds are comfy, the kitchen is nice. Cons: There’s no yard or patio, the house seems unfinished, it was dirty even after the cleaners left (hairs everywhere, thick dust was everywhere, the floors were filthy and our bathroom rug smelled like crab, so clearly it wasn’t clean), when we arrived the previous renters left trash unbagged in the garbage cans and we were told that the trash wouldn’t be picked up unless it was bagged, so we had to bag other peoples garbage and clean it up because the wind had blown it everywhere. The garbage disposal didn’t work, the stairs are insanely narrow- even our nine year olds complained about how short the steps on the stairs were, we had a water leak in our room under our window that leaked all over my clothes and was right next to a plugged in electrical cord, the hallway light switch controls the upstairs bedroom too which makes zero sense so we had to use flashlights at night to go up and down the stairs so it didn’t wake up our family sleeping on the 3rd floor, the 3rd floor bedroom is a loft with no doors so you can hear everything from the other rooms, the electrical outlet in the 3rd story bathroom only worked sometimes, the deck outside felt weak and we noticed that one of the corner posts on the stairs isn’t even in the ground because it’s all washing away. This house is a new rental, but I feel like all of these things should’ve been handled prior to renting it out, especially for the price they’re asking for it. When I emailed management & sent photos, she emailed me back once and hasn’t replied since. I definitely will NOT rent this house or rent through Wren Beach Rentals ever again. Our relaxing vacation was less than relaxing and I wish we picked a different house to stay in.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pennie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home on the beach
The home was fantastic! Just so you know stop at Publix for coffee and food. Not many restaurants nearby and the one I went to was a horrible experience. No Door Dash delivery in the area. Overall it was an enjoyable experience. Beach combing for seashells, sitting by the ocean watching dolphins play, waking to the sound of the ocean. Not far from St. Augustine to see all the sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023