Title: Once Upon a Tide - Apartment in the Heart of Poole - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Once Upon a Tide - Apartment in the Heart of Poole Apartment with a water park, 4-minute walk to Poole Harbour ## Photo gallery for Once Upon a Tide - Apartment in the Heart of Poole ![Marina - Once Upon a Tide - Apartment in the Heart of Poole (Poole)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89460000/89454100/89454030/79fe8b9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Once Upon a Tide - Apartment in the Heart of Poole (Poole)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89460000/89454100/89454030/a9f7b4f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Once Upon a Tide - Apartment in the Heart of Poole (Poole)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89460000/89454100/89454030/9bacd325.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Once Upon a Tide - Apartment in the Heart of Poole (Poole)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89460000/89454100/89454030/7bc47835.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices - Once Upon a Tide - Apartment in the Heart of Poole (Poole)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89460000/89454100/89454030/36501533.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a stylish retreat in Poole's vibrant Vespasian development, near the picturesque Poole Quay. Step into an open-plan living space with a fully-fitted kitchen and Smart TV, then unwind in the kingsize bedroom or family bathroom. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2484 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Once Upon a Tide - Apartment in the Heart of Poole Summary: 1 bedroom apartment (sleeps 4) located in the popular Vespasian development by Poole Quay. Smart and stylish and in the heart of Poole with super restaurants, bars and activities right on the doorstep. Ferries to explore the harbour, Brownsea Island and further afield just moments away. The Space: 1 bedroom apartment located in the popular Vespasian development by Poole Quay. Smart and stylish and in the heart of Poole with super restaurants, bars and activities right on the doorstep. Ferries to explore the harbour, Brownsea Island and further afield just moments away. Blue flag sandy beaches at Sandbanks and Bournemouth just a short drive away with the Jurassic Coast and wider Dorset areas waiting to be explored... Lift and level access to the apartment front door. Open plan living / dining and kitchen area boasting a balcony through double patio doors. Living area including sofa-bed (linen can be provided on request). Fully fitted kitchen including hob, oven, fridge / freezer, microwave and washing machine. Bedroom with (6ft superkingsize double or zip & link 3ft twin beds). Family bathroom fully tiled with shower over the bath, sink, toilet and heated towel rail. Parking – Parking permit provided for one vehicle in the Quay Visitors multi-storey car park (max height 1.90m / 6ft 2ins) just a minutes' walk away. Services - Duvets and linen provided including bath and beach towels. Gas central heating. Hairdryer. Technology - WIFI. Smart flatscreen TV. Kitchen - Hob, oven, fridge / freezer, microwave and washing machine. Restrictions - No smoking. No pets. Same day bookings can be accepted if received before to 6pm (4pm on Sundays) when our office closes. Arrivals out of office hours can be organised if requests are received before 6pm (4pm on Sundays). The Neighborhood: POOLE QUAY - Poole Quay is an exciting, ever-changing blend of maritime activity and a focal point for a wide range of entertainment and leisure pursuits. Pleasure craft offer trips direct from the Quay to Brownsea Island , Sandbanks and beyond, whilst anglers can book fishing trips at the Fisherman\`s Quay . If you simply want to promenade along the waterfront past the visitors\` marina and have a meal and a drink, then the Quayside and Old Town areas are packed with excellent restaurants, pubs and winebars offering huge variety and choice. From the Quay, shoppers can stroll up the pedestrianized High Street, with its wide range of retail outlets and facilities. Safe Blue Flag sandy beaches at Sandbanks, Branksome and Alum Chines are just 15 minutes away by car and the natural beauty of The New Forest is approximately 30 minutes distance away. A short trip on the Sandbanks chain ferry offers the option of even more beautiful beaches skirted by sand dunes and walks in the National Trust protected Purbeck Hills. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator - Front entrance ramp - Thin carpet in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Cycling nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Theme park nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 484 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117130000/117124400/117124336/79f99f86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little Sea - Moments from Waterfront Restaurants Poole - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=117124336&PinnedHotelID=117124336&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89480000/89471200/89471194/301b2a67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lobster Cottage - Stone's Throw from Poole Quay Poole - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=89471194&PinnedHotelID=89471194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109780000/109772700/109772638/1e5214fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Take Your Time- Moments from Alum Chine Beach Bournemouth - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=109772638&PinnedHotelID=109772638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58150000/58149200/58149184/c18251d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Reel Time - A Stone's Throw from Poole Quay Poole - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available - Water view [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=58149184&PinnedHotelID=58149184&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78270000/78264700/78264697/a6471066.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Top quality two bed apartment near beach front Bournemouth City Centre - Dryer - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=78264697&PinnedHotelID=78264697&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101418200/101418107/7bd81bb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Gables Penthouse-Short Walk to Branksome Chine Poole - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=101418107&PinnedHotelID=101418107&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111790000/111789900/111789827/1093132b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish apartment on the Poole Quay-free parking 2 mins away Poole - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=111789827&PinnedHotelID=111789827&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110270000/110264300/110264264/5f8bfbc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seapoint- Boho Coastal Retreat near Sandbanks! 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No pets. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 680f8c8788fb64000e2b03e1 ## 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%7C50.71254%2C-1.98495&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xodzyeJgWrAUsd2DYRFcB2f_yY0=) Poole, Dorset #### What's nearby - Poole Quay \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Poole Harbour \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Baiter Park \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - RNLI College \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km #### Getting around - Poole Station - 13 min walk - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Brewhouse - ‬5 min walk - ‪Poole Arms - ‬2 min walk - ‪Slug & Lettuce - Poole - ‬3 min walk - ‪Oriel On The Quay - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Lord Nelson - ‬1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Once Upon a Tide - Apartment in the Heart of Poole pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Once Upon a Tide - Apartment in the Heart of Poole? ### What time is check-out at Once Upon a Tide - Apartment in the Heart of Poole? ### Where is Once Upon a Tide - Apartment in the Heart of Poole located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Once Upon a Tide - Apartment in the Heart of Poole Reviews ## Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola S. Mar 23, 2025 #### Pretty decor, very comfortable bed Vestpasian is a secure very well located building, just off Poole Quay, (a couple of seconds away).The apartment is very comfortable, spacious and spotlessly clean. Very well equipped to self cater. I would highly recommend ##### Nicola S. ### 8/10 Good #### Nina G. Jan 13, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nina The apartment was a perfect location to pool Quay harbour and the town, we were walking distance from everything. The apartment was modern, and had most essentials, some of kitchen layout was interesting a lamp that fitted close to the kitchen cupboard which knocked the lamp when you opened the door. Good powerful shower and quick central heating system that warmed up all rooms well. Bed was comfortable. Mostly clean but some of the floor was a bit unclean on arrival and some items in cupboard were dusty and sticky. Generally quiet in the evening. ##### Nina G. 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