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
At this cottage, hit the beach, dine on-site at the restaurant or spend the day at a water park. The cottage provides a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a dryer and a dining area, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV.
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.
A marina and a water park are featured at the cottage.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
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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
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding 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)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [at the property]
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Property Registration Number GVR14584
About the area
12828 John Reynolds Rd, Galveston, TX, 77554
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
Moody Gardens - 12 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 11 min drive
Golden Corral - 11 min drive
Jimmy's on the Pier - 8 min drive
Waffle House - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Once Upon A Tide pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Once Upon A Tide?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Once Upon A Tide?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Once Upon A Tide?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Once Upon A Tide located?
Nestled on the beach, this West End cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Bermuda Beach and West Beach. Spanish Grant Beach and Hershey Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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10/10 Excellent
Kathryn
19 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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!