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Once Upon A Tide

3.0 star property
Beachside cottage with water park

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House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity
House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity
House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity
House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity
House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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12828 John Reynolds Rd, Galveston, TX, 77554
  • West Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Bermuda Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Moody Gardens
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the area

Galveston

This cottage places you steps from Bermuda Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of West Beach. .Accommodation features a dryer, a balcony and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a microwave, a stovetop and a dishwasher. A dining area, a TV and an iron/ironing board are also available. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site water park and marina. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a library. There's also the convenience of free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bermuda Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pirate's Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Moody Gardens - 13 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Landing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Island Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Once Upon A Tide

Beachside cottage with water park
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. As a guest of Once Upon A Tide, you'll find a water park and a marina. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Galveston cottage is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Dining

  • A restaurant

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Library
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Marina

Laundry

  • Dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Snorkelling
  • Water park
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [at the property]

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR14584

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Once Upon A Tide?

Yep, Once Upon A Tide has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Once Upon A Tide?

Yep, Once Upon A Tide is a short 2-minute walk from Bermuda Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and body boarding.

Does Once Upon A Tide have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Does Once Upon A Tide have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Once Upon A Tide?

No, Once Upon A Tide does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Once Upon A Tide?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Once Upon A Tide's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Once Upon A Tide?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Once Upon A Tide?

No, pets are not allowed.

Once Upon A Tide Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We come to Galveston every summer, once sometimes twice. This trip was by far the best! Our family of 7 loved this house. Perfect walk to the beach, plenty of room for everyone, cozy and clean! We will definitely be coming back. Thank you for such a nice stay Once Upon a Tide!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025