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Once Upon A Tide | Private Beachfront | Outdoor Dining & Gaming | My Beach Getaways

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Once Upon A Tide | Private Beachfront | Outdoor Dining & Gaming | My Beach Getaways provides a water park and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Once Upon A Tide | Private Beachfront | Outdoor Dining & Gaming | My Beach Getaways

  • Private Beachfront | 2 Gulf-Facing Balconies | Outdoor Grilling, Dining & Gaming

    Welcome to Once Upon a Tide, proudly managed by Beach Getaways, a true Gulf-front beach house in beautiful Perdido Key, where uncrowded shoreline, wide-open views, and easy beach days come together for the perfect coastal getaway. Tucked in a peaceful, low-density stretch of the island, this spacious retreat lets you step right from your back door to the sand—no elevators, no crowds, and no rushing to claim your spot by the water. Spend your mornings sipping coffee from one of the Gulf-facing balconies, your afternoons soaking up the sun along the private beach, and your evenings grilling, dining, and playing games in the shaded ground-level entertainment area. With restaurants nearby, plenty of parking, and room for the whole family to spread out, Once Upon a Tide offers the comfort of home with the relaxed luxury of beachfront living. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a friends' getaway, or a laid-back escape to the coast, this Perdido Key beach home is made for happy connections, easy memories, and days that revolve around the sound of the waves.

    Experience the Beach Getaways Heart of Hospitality: Providing Happy Connections and Lasting Memories!

    Kitchen & Dining Areas
    • Fully Equipped Kitchen w/Blender, Cookware, Bakeware, Dishes, Utensils & Drinkware
    • Stainless Steel Appliances
    • Granite Countertops
    • Dining Table Seating for 6
    • Additional Seating at Breakfast Bar

    Living Area
    • Plenty of Comfortable Seating
    • 55" Flat Screen SmartTV & DVD Player
    • Coffee/Cocktail Bar with Mini Fridge
    • Custom-Built Twin Size Hall Bunk Beds
    • Powder Room

    Primary Bedroom
    • King Size Bed
    • 48" Flat Screen TV
    • En-Suite Bath with Double Vanity, Walk-In Shower
    • Private Balcony

    Guest Room 2
    • King Size Bed
    • 36" Flat screen TV
    • En Suite Bath with Walk-In Shower

    Guest Room 3
    • 2 Queen Size Beds
    • Twin Over Twin Size Bunk Bed
    • 32" Flat screen TV
    • En Suite Bath with Walk-In Shower

    Additional Amenities
    • Free WIFI
    • Free Parking
    • Built-In Charcoal Grill
    • Beach Chairs
    • Corn Hole & Ring Toss
    • Washer & Dryer on Main Level

    Perdido Key is the perfect quiet and family-friendly beach town. It offers wildlife viewing at the beautiful Johnson Beach National Seashore state park, as well as multiple hiking trails and historic landmarks. There are so many adventures to choose from such as; fishing charters to take you to the best spots only locals know about, and don't forget to try one of the Dolphin cruises to experience the open water in a way you will most certainly never forget. There's also Lost Key Golf Club, a public 18-hole golf course. Let's not forget the local flavors to be enjoyed at the many restaurants serving our fresh caught seafood.

    Policies:
    1. Check-in is 4pm | Check-out is 10am.
    2. No Smoking in home or on property.
    3. Pets are NOT allowed.
    4. Loud parties or gatherings will not be tolerated.
    5. Must be at least 25 years old to rent. For groups of Single Adults, all guests in the group must be at least 25 years of age and proof of age will be required before approving the reservation.

    Locally Managed by:
    My Beach Getaways
    Beaches of Alabama & Florida Gulf Coast

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Located in Pensacola, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Orange Beach Beaches and Gulf State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore The Wharf. Ready for a night out? Consider Hub Stacey's at The Point and The Hangout. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby. Visit our Perdido Key travel guide
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Pensacola, FL

What's nearby

  • A coastal cityscape with a long sandy beach, high-rise hotels, and a clear blue sky.
    Perdido Key Beach
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • An aerial view of a coastal city with clear blue waters, a marina, and several islands.
    Ono Island
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A beach at sunset with people walking along the shore and a building in the background.
    Orange Beach Beaches
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • A sandy beach with clear blue water, green vegetation, and a distant shoreline.
    Perdido Key State Park
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Flora-Bama
    2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Flora-Bama Lounge, Package, and Oyster Bar
    2 min drive
  • Cobalt the Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • The Gulf
    5 min drive
  • Pirates Cove
    42 min drive
  • Hub Stacy's At The Point
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Once Upon A Tide | Private Beachfront | Outdoor Dining & Gaming | My Beach Getaways pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Once Upon A Tide | Private Beachfront | Outdoor Dining & Gaming | My Beach Getaways?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Once Upon A Tide | Private Beachfront | Outdoor Dining & Gaming | My Beach Getaways?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Once Upon A Tide | Private Beachfront | Outdoor Dining & Gaming | My Beach Getaways?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Once Upon A Tide | Private Beachfront | Outdoor Dining & Gaming | My Beach Getaways located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pensacola holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Perdido Key Beach and Orange Beach Beaches. Gulf State Park is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Once Upon A Tide | Private Beachfront | Outdoor Dining & Gaming | My Beach Getaways Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation

We had a great time at this beautiful beach house! Weather was great and loved the privacy of not having many people on the beach! The owner was very helpful and super quick to respond! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beachfront House

This property was great for our family vacation. We loved walking out the back door and right onto the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kortny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

This was probably one of the best beach vacations we have had in a long time. The house was wonderful and the location and private beach made it even better! We will definitely be booking again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

This is our second time at this property - so enjoyed it and will book there again. Property owners are super nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking views

This was the best vacation property we have ever stayed at !! Just feet from the private beach and plenty of room for the entire family - Thanks for sharing your home with us
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!!

We were completely satisfied and loved our stay! We hope to come back! Communication was great, if we ran into any questions. Also, the ocean is so easy to walk to! Five stars for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Enjoyed my stay at this house very spacious, clean and very close to the beach! I actually got to meet the owner DEE and she was very sweet!! I will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience

This property was so great. Very clean and overall exceeded my expectations!! Will book this unit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place for a visit

Once Upon a Tide was a great home away from home with a much better view! Check-in was easy, Dee communicated beautifully, and the house was just like the pictures showcased. There are lots of little touches that made it comfortable; alarm clocks in every room, streaming device options on all TVs, cozy seating on both decks, beach chairs, beach toys, and lots of storage. It was a great visit to our own private beach and we would happily return to stay in this great rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Roman B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation home!

The place is amazing. Plenty of room for everyone with lots of very nice outdoor space. The beach is clean and the sand is amazing, literally right in front of the house. It doesn't get much better than this. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to make your favorite meals. Grocery stores, bars and restaurants are close too. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week with family

Very comfortable home for our family. Great to have an extra fridge for drinks. Also, wine fridge was welcomed. Kitchen was well-stocked, other than a missing skillet and damaged spatula. Dee remedied that once informed. Dee was quick to respond during rental process. Although there is a condo next door, we felt as though we had our own beach and there was no encroachment from other beach guests. Only problem was our week went by too quickly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Family Vacation at the Beach

First of all, love, love this vacation home!! Since this was the first all family vacation we’ve had in 10 years..,and our grandkids (ages 4, 6, and 9) first time to go to the ocean…we were wanting the perfect experience. That is exactly what happened! This is a beautiful and very clean home. The entire house was a perfect set up for our family of 6 adults and 3 children. Everyone had their own space and there was also a large living/dining /kitchen area where we could all be together! The views were beautiful plus there was plenty of seating for everyone to hang out on the decks. Beach chairs, beach umbrella, and sand toys were provided so everyone was happy!! The kitchen was well appointed for cooking and we had all we needed to create some excellent seafood dishes. Our host was prompt to take care of the air conditioner that lost its cooling power (same day) and having 3 air units for the different levels was a wise choice. We will definitely stay here again when we have another family vacation at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Walter s.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We had an amazing time.great location and beautiful view plenty of room for our family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Private Beach Access

We enjoyed having our own area at the beach that was secluded from all others. The property owner communicated quickly to all our needs. We loved having the house versus a condo for the convenience and privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Millie V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perdido Beach Trip

This property is wonderful and very family friendly. Nice balconies. Very spacious. Many stairs to climb. Needs a good cleaning from top to bottom, but a nice rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than we thought it would be!

Two families of four stayed together at this beach house and it was perfect! The house was more spacious than we expected and far exceeded our expectations and the beach was AMAZING! We had so much fun and were so sad to leave. The owners were as sweet as can be and were so great about responding and making sure all of our questions were answered. It was all in all a perfect vaca exactly what we were looking for and would for sure like to go back someday! I felt like we had our own private beach and it was wonderful. Lots to do and see but it was hard for us to leave the beach but when we did so many things were very close. Even a cute little beach store we shopped several times and could actually walk there! I cannot say enough about this place and owners...many fun memories made! THANK YOU!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodger J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing family stay

Well appointed beach home on private beach. Great stay for my family of 4. The owners are great communicators and very accommodating. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need and perfect beach views.

Owners have all the kitchen items you need. There were nice beach chairs and beach toys for use. There is a nice grill and accessories for use also. Great gulf views and easy access to the beach make this a great place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Nice
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much needed getaway!

Thanks for the wonderful stay in your "Home away from Home" at the beach! My family thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The home is spacious and open which really allows for easy visiting. The view is beautiful. We have wanted to stay in a house versus a condo for years and we were not let down. It was really nice to not be surrounded by crowds of people or have to fight for a space on the beach. We got up when we wanted & set up on the beach when we wanted instead of having to run down at 6am to reserve a spot only to have someone set up right in front of us later in the day. The kitchen was surprisingly larger than the pictures looked. This was important because we like to cook & had every meal in the house versus going out. We had a coupld of VERY minor hiccups as can happen with any trip, but Dee ALWAYS answered our messages within minutes. One tip I would give is to keep the 3rd level bedroom door closed at all times to keep the room cool. When we arrived it was extremely warm. Its a "Crow's nest" / attic level room which is difficult to keep cool. We were concerned and messaged Dee who responded with minutes. We closed the door and turned on a fan. The room cooled down overnight and fine the rest of the trip. Super minor, but we really appreciated that we received an enthusiastic response within minutes. We would definitely recommend the house!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice spring beach week

The house was wonderfully located on the beach. There are high rise condos on on side of the house, but the beach was pretty much empty in front of the house. The house was well equipped and freshly painted. The furnishings were very comfortable but not necessarily high end. For the rental amount, this was a good value. We enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beachfront home

Beautiful house. More than enough space for a family of 6. Very convenient. Private beachfront with no one within 50 yards. The most dolphins I’ve ever seen. They came inside the sand bar a few times and played. Easy walking to restaurant and beach shop. Will stay again soon and bring grandparents since there is so much space.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faustino G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right on the beach

Perfect location, right on the beach, nice and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Beach Trip!

Awesome stay! Highly Recommend this beach house for families. It’s everthing you need for beach trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019