Once Upon a Tide

4 3 11 Crystal Beach, Texas

** SPECIAL-Provided with each rental, 2 FREE PASSES to the heated swim up bar/pool at Margaritaville on the peninsula. Valid through 12/31/24. Not valid during holidays. **

Once Upon a Tide is an adorable 4 bedroom, 3 bath home that sleeps 11 guests. This home is located in the 4th row in the Cobb’s Cove neighborhood. This gorgeous home is the perfect place for your family vacation! Once you step inside, you'll feel right at home. The cozy living room is the perfect spot to unwind after a long day at the beach. It's open to the dining area and kitchen, which has everything you need to cook your family's favorite meals. There's ample counter space and plenty of seating at the breakfast bar as well as the dining table. The 4 bedrooms provide the perfect spots to lay your heads at night. The bunk room is a child's dream! This home has WIFI, just put in the internet information and login! Outside you'll enjoy the spacious deck, with covered and uncovered areas to enjoy the breeze. Downstairs is a great area to hang out and cook with your family on the charcoal grill. The beach is just a short walk away! Don't forget to rinse off in the outdoor shower after a long day at the beach!
**Even when provided, internet access/satellite TV/cell service can be UNRELIABLE on the BOLIVAR PENINSULA. We are a rural community and weather sensitive. We apologize, but Bolivar Escapes CANNOT GUARANTEE that these amenities WILL BE WORKING during your stay, and CANNOT OFFER REFUNDS for disruption of these services.**

We provide linens and bath towels in every house and standard beds are made for your arrival. Paper products and cleaning supplies are not included.

There is a starter pack consisting of the items below, please bring anything else you will need:
1 roll of paper towels
3 white kitchen trash bags
1 dishwasher tab (if applicable)
1 laundry tab (if applicable)
1 sponge
1 small dish soap
1 roll toilet paper per toilet
Small bar hand soap

Don't forget the beach towels, bug spray and sunscreen! Enjoy parasailing, sunset cruises, putt-putt, swim up bars, etc., on our beautiful peninsula!
This home might have an outdoor camera(s) to monitor the exterior of the home. Any attempt at disabling, redirecting or obscuring the camera(s) is prohibited and may result in the guest being evicted without refund of outstanding nights’ rents.
If a home has a lift or elevator, it is not for renter use unless otherwise stated in comments or with permission from Bolivar Escapes.
Please note, the mapping may be off on some properties. Please double check with us for the location. All of our homes are located at Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar/Gilchrist. not Galveston.

Indoor

  • Bed Linens
  • Towels
  • Central Air/Heat

Kitchen/Dining

  • Dining Table
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Stove
  • Dishes, Utensils, Cookware
  • Crock Pot
  • Drip Coffee Maker
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen Island
  • Keurig

Essentials

  • Parking
  • Hot Water
  • Private Entrance
  • Living Room
  • Kitchen
  • Laptop Friendly
  • Wireless Internet

Other Features

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Parking (4 cars)
  • Contactless Check In/Check Out
  • Beach Access Stickers for Vehicle, ATV, or Golf Cart $10 each
  • All towels and linens washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/1
  • No Pets

Outdoor

  • Charcoal Grill
  • Deck Patio Uncovered
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Golf Cart Accessibility to Beach
  • Covered Deck

Entertainment

  • Television
  • Satellite or Cable
  • Wifi

Bathroom Features

  • Hair Dryer
  • Bathub
  • Step In Shower
  • Bath Tub/Shower Combo

Home Safety

  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Smoke Detector

Location

  • Private Entrance
  • Crystal Beach
  • Bay View
  • Peek A Boo View
  • Beachside
  • 4+ Rows

Attractions

  • Health Beauty Spa
  • Water Parks
  • Historic
  • Petting Zoo
  • Escape Room
  • Helicopter Rides
  • Sunset Sailing
  • Swim-Up Bar
  • Paramotor Tandem Flights
  • Golf Cart Rentals
  • Traveling Tiki Rentals
  • Bird Sanctuary

Leisure

  • Bird Watching
  • Boating

Sports

  • Basketball Court
  • Cycling
  • DeepSea Fishing
  • Fishing
  • Fishing - Bay
  • Fishing - Surf
  • Jet Skiing
  • Para-gliding
  • Sailing
  • Swimming
  • Paddle Boarding
  • kayaking

Beach Access

  • Golf Cart Access
  • Vehicle Access in Neighboring Subdivision

Primary Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 King

King Bed, Full Bathroom Attached

Bedroom 2

Sleeps: 2

1 King

King Bed, Full Bathroom Attached

Bedroom 3

Sleeps: 2

1 Queen

Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

Sleeps: 5

1 Twin/Full Bunk

Twin/Full Bunkbed, Twin/Twin Bunkbed

Bedroom 4

Sleeps: 5

1 Twin/Twin Bunk

Twin/Full Bunkbed, Twin/Twin Bunkbed

LEAVE A REVIEW
July 10, 2023 - Airbnb

Would love to visit again.

by BreAuna

Very clean, great vacation home and a big thank you for having 2 playpens available for use for my twins. Would love to visit again.

June 20, 2023 - VRBO

Butler and Starkey family vacation

by Anon

It was a great place, quiet neighborhood and home feel.

June 12, 2023 - VRBO

Stay

by Kelly K.

The house was clean.  Everything worked properly.

June 3, 2023 - VRBO

Stay

by Anon

The house was clean and everything worked properly! Will definitely be coming back for another stay.

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