Dream Portofino Shores — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
St. Augustine Shores, St. Augustine Shores, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Address
209-213 Cantabria Way, Saint Augustine, FL 32086
Floor plans
2-3 BR
Advertised rents
$1,999-$2,149 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2012
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
What residents like
- ✓Spacious 2- and 3-bedroom units (1,595-1,721 sq ft) — larger than typical apartment floor plans
- ✓Two dedicated covered garage parking spaces per unit with direct elevator access, unusual for the area
- ✓About eight miles from Crescent Beach and minutes from historic downtown St. Augustine
Common complaints
- ✕Pet fees and breed restrictions apply despite being pet-friendly
- ✕Rents run noticeably higher than the area's single-family rental stock
- ✕Limited walkability — a car is effectively required for errands and dining
Our take
Dream Portofino Shores is a 28-unit, mid-rise community built in 2012 in the southern part of St. Augustine Shores, offering large 2- and 3-bedroom apartments with covered garage parking, an elevator, and a pool. It's a comfort-oriented option for renters wanting more space and covered parking than typical garden-style complexes in the area.
Amenities
PoolSundeckDog parkElevator accessCovered garage parkingIn-unit washer/dryer
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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