Once Upon a Tide
Escape to this storybook retreat in Melbourne Beach, FL, just steps from the ocean—and a short drive to Orlando! Embrace the calming sea air when you step out onto the patio, or take a dip in your private pool. Back inside, your entire crew will be oogling over the in-home theater, casino room, storybook-themed bedroom, and game loft loaded with entertainment. Complementing the A+ amenities is the A++ location on Florida's Space Coast—close to Cape Canaveral and only ~90 minutes to Disney World!
About the Resort: Steps from one of Orlando's top beaches and just a ~90-minute drive to Walt Disney World, Villatel’s spectacular villas at Harbor Island Beach Club offer the absolute best in beauty, craftsmanship, and coastal vacationing. In addition to custom-designed, 4-8-bedroom villas and estates with private pools and premier in-house amenities, guests of each villa can enjoy direct access to Melbourne Beach, a brand-new resort pool with lounge seating, poolside leisure activities, and an expansive, private marina.
Living/Dining:
This retreat's sundrenched living and dining spaces truly leave nothing to be desired. The open-concept floor plan with chic chairs, stylish sofas, and a classy-yet-contemporary ambiance make relaxing irresistible. Steps away, the immaculate dining room is the perfect place to enjoy meals with family and friends.
What You’ll Find:
• Large dining table w/ 10 seats, set below trendy chandelier
• Spacious sectional w/ square rug, coffee table, and accent chairs
• Mounted TV for playing movies or favorite shows
Kitchen:
A chef’s dream: There are no other words to describe this home’s immaculate kitchen. Crisp white cabinets, top-of-the-line appliances, an island that seats three, and plenty of kitchen gadgets… this space has everything you need to create a four-course meal or a quick lunch – your choice!
What You’ll Find:
• 3 island counter stools
• French door refrigerator with freezer drawer
• Stove with 4 burners and range hood
• Dishwasher
• Pots & pans
• Cutting boards
• Baking dishes
• Coffee maker
• Toaster
• Electric kettle
• Electric hand mixer
Pool/Patio:
Step out of your sliding glass doors into your exclusive outdoor oasis! Sunbathe on your lounge chairs or take a dip in your private pool. The covered patio table is ideal for enjoying a delicious sandwich between swims. In the evening, kick back and make unforgettable memories by counting the stars in the night sky.
What You’ll Find:
• Access to half bathroom
• Pool (23' 7" x 11' 10")
• Outdoor grill (available to use for a small add-on fee per stay; this fee covers propane refills, cleaning, servicing, and power washing between uses)
• Poolside furniture for outdoor dining and lounging
• Outdoor pool safety fence
Bedrooms:
Tranquility is calling! Once Upon a Tide boasts six spacious bedrooms, sure to beckon sleep as soon as your head hits the pillow. Five of the bedrooms feature sugar white bedding and gorgeous earth tones. Fairytale enthusiasts will rejoice when they see the enchanted themed bedroom – the perfect space for creativity to blossom. Spend your evenings in a magical world of woodland fairies, princesses atop balconies, or whatever awaits you in your sweet dreams!
What You’ll Find:
• 1x Enchanted House themed kids’ room
• 4x bedrooms with king-sized beds
• 1x double full bedroom
• 4x en suite bathrooms
• 1x Jack and Jill style shared bathroom
• Dedicated workspaces
Special Features:
This coastal retreat is truly an idyllic paradise. The in-home theater provides plush seating, recessed lighting, and an extra-large TV screen for viewing your favorite flicks. The casino will have you feeling lucky in no time – the distinctive décor and spacious table create a must-see room. The loft provides another unique opportunity for family entertainment with its pool table, shuffleboard, and Pac-Man games. Lastly, the private patio featuring a pool and plenty of seating, is the perfect haven after long days of shopping or surfing.
What You’ll Find:
• Movie theater ft. 9 ultra-plush seats, 85” TV with a Sonos arc sound bar and a subwoofer, and arcade games such as Pac-Man Basketball, and Pac-Man Pixel Bash
• Open loft with a cozy sofa, pool table, and shuffleboard
• Stunning sunset ocean mural that brings a taste of nature into your home
• In-house casino ft. a game table & trendy décor
Villa Tell-All:
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• Pool heat is available throughout your stay for an added fee.
• The outdoor patio features a grill, which is yours to enjoy throughout your stay for an added grill use fee.
• This home is equipped with one Pack n’ Play & 1 high chair (additional are available for rent).
• The kitchen and bathroom are stocked with essentials to get you started (perfect for when those flights arrive late in the evening!)
• This home’s driveway accommodates up to 2 cars. Overflow parking is available behind the homes on Strand Drive, on a first-come, first-serve basis and is therefore not guaranteed. Parking passes are provided at check-in and must be displayed on each vehicle for the duration of your stay.
• The resort offers beach chair and cooler packages to make your time at the beach even more relaxing - inquire for pricing and reservations!
The Area:
Luxurious amenities and charming small-town vibes coalesce in this truly unique vacation haven, where entertainment, culture, nature, and delicious dining options are always on tap.
Entertainment:
• Famous Cocoa Beach Pier/ Ron Jon’s Surf Shop: ~30 min
• Walt Disney World Resorts: ~90 min
• Universal Studios: ~90 min
• Sea World: ~90 min
• Port Canaveral (major cruise lines hub, including Disney): ~45-50 min
• Kennedy Space Center/ Space Coast Rocket Launches: ~60 min
Culture:
• King Center for Performing Arts (concerts, productions, more): ~30 min
• McLarty Treasure Museum: ~20 min
• Cocoa Village Playhouse: ~45 min
• Henegar Center for the Arts: ~16 min
• Eau Gallie Arts District: ~20 min
• Rossetter House Museum: ~20 min
• And More
Nature:
• Melbourne Beach: On site
• Cocoa Beach: ~35 min
• Sebastian Inlet State Park: ~16 min
• Maritime Hammock Sanctuary: ~9 min
• Coconut Point Sanctuary: ~3 min
• And More
Dining:
• Cafe Coconut Cove
• Ocean Ave Melbourne Beach: ~5 min
• Djon’s Chop House – fine dining & piano bar
• Ocean 302 – casual farm-to-table
• Oceanside Pizza – pizza and Italian fare
• Melbourne Square Mall: ~20 min
• Vero Beach Shops & Restaurants: ~35 min
• Capt Hiram’s Restaurant & Bar: ~40 min
• And More
*This property is not owned, promoted, affiliated with, or endorsed by Walt Disney World Resort, SeaWorld, or Universal Orlando Resort. Approved Registration Number: 187450
Highlights
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Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- 12 Beds
- 5 Full, 1 Half Baths
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Select units at Harbor Island Beach Club are dog-friendly! Additional fees apply. Please contact the Guest Services team for more information on our dog-friendly units and to inquire about availability: (407) 305-6556 or stay@villatel.com.
Pool & spa heat is available for a daily add-on fee. Once heated, pool temperatures are set to reach 82-86 degrees Fahrenheit; spas are set to reach 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Depending on the weather, it can take up to 24 hours to heat the pool, so it is recommended that you reserve pool heat in advance of your stay if you’d like to add this service.
No, pool heat distributes heat to both the pool and the spa simultaneously; the spa will not be warm if pool heat isn’t turned on. Turn the manual timer on the lanai wall to turn on the spa jets and heat the spa up to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. When the jets are on, the heat will be directed toward the spa and away from the pool. Note that the spas are not “hot tubs”; they will not reach temperatures usually associated with hot tubs and cannot be heated on their own, separate from the pool.
‘Cold fronts’ in the winter months (i.e. temps below 60 degrees) can cause the pool equipment to stop functioning; this does not constitute mechanical failure and refunds for pool heat will not be issued.
No, please check the listing details or reach out to the Guest Services team to confirm if your unit features a spa.
Yes, all of our pools are equipped with a child-friendly safety gate between the lanai and the pool area.
We recommend renting a car after you arrive from any of the major car rental companies located right inside the airport (MCO or Melbourne Orlando International). It’s the quickest and easiest way to get to all the local shopping and dining spots, hit up the attractions along the Space Coast, or even visit Orlando only ~90 minutes away!
Up to 2 cars are permitted per reservation; additional parking spots may be available, upon request.
You may park up to two cars in your driveway. Overflow parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is not guaranteed. Please do not park in spaces labeled for Condo Owners or Visitors; vehicles in those spaces will be towed.
Upon arrival, you’ll find two parking passes on the entryway table. Parking passes must be displayed in every vehicle throughout your stay. Additional passes are available upon request.
RVs, large vans, tractors, and buses are not permitted.
Payment depends on the rate you select.
For our Standard Rate, a 20% refundable deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your stay. This deposit includes the base rate and all applicable fees, and your reservation is not confirmed until it is received. The remaining balance is due 30 days before arrival, and unpaid balances past this date will result in cancellation. Reservations made within 30 days of check-in require full payment at the time of booking.
For our Advance Purchase Rate, full prepayment is required at the time of booking.
A nonrefundable Property Protection Fee is also required and may cover accidental damages reported before checkout, at our discretion. In some cases, we may also place a security deposit hold, which will be released or refunded within two weeks of departure, pending a satisfactory inspection.
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing by emailing stay@villatel.com.
For our Standard Rate, you may modify your reservation once up to 30 days before arrival, subject to availability and current rates at the time of the change. Changes cannot be made within 30 days of arrival. If you cancel 30 or more days prior to arrival, your deposit will be refunded. If you cancel within 30 days of arrival, the reservation is non-refundable and the full balance will be due.
For our Advance Purchase Rate, reservations are non-refundable and cannot be modified after booking.
We encourage guests to secure travel insurance to protect against unexpected cancellations.
If you booked through a third-party platform, please note that stricter cancellation terms may apply.
Check-in is from 4:00 pm on the day of arrival; check-out is by 10:00 am on the day of departure. Final instructions, including directions and your door code, will be sent about 4 days before arrival.
Failure to depart on time will result in an immediate charge of a daily rate equal to two times the highest published rate for the property, plus any additional costs or damages incurred.
Note: Guests may need to provide a government-issued ID for verification, especially if booking within 14 days of arrival. The credit card on file must match the name on the reservation. Reservations may be canceled if there is reason to suspect fraud or if ID verification is refused. The minimum age to book a stay with Villatel is 21; bookings made by anyone younger are void.
