Title: Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay Vacation home with private pool, near Port Aransas Beach ## Photo gallery for Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay ![Exterior - Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99430200/99430154/94d905cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99430200/99430154/aeb88c8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99430200/99430154/923c05a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99430200/99430154/d18c5c48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99430200/99430154/59660968.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Old Town Port Aransas, Once Upon a Tide offers the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience. Walk to nightlife, eateries, shopping, and local attractions or take a short golf cart ride to Mustang Island Beach. This beautifully decorated 5-bedroom beach house boasts a private pool (heated with fee), outdoor bar with swing seating, ping pong table, grill area and plenty of shade. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 141722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Pool ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay Welcome to Once Upon a Tide, a newly built 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom beach house perfectly situated in the heart of Old Town Port Aransas. This beautifully designed home brings together bright coastal finishes and high-end comforts to create the ideal setting for unforgettable group getaways. Inside, the open-concept layout features a spacious living room with a large TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a generous island and bar seating, and a dining area large enough for everyone to gather with ease. Each space is professionally decorated to feel both stylish and welcoming, with thoughtful details throughout that make it easy to settle in and relax. Step outside and you’ll find a covered hangout area complete with a bar and swing seating, a ping pong table, grill, and shaded outdoor dining space—perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring town or lounging at the beach. Just beyond the gate, your private pool awaits, offering a refreshing dip on sunny days. Upstairs, you can catch both sunrise and sunset from the front and back decks, each outfitted with seating to enjoy the views. Once Upon a Tide offers sleeping arrangements that work beautifully for families and groups, including a king suite and a queen suite with private bathrooms, a bunk room with two twin-over-twin bunks, and two additional bedrooms with king and queen beds. Two more full bathrooms are located off the hallway, and there’s even a full-size washer and dryer to make longer stays a breeze. Located just a short walk from Alister Street’s restaurants, bars, shops, and live music, this home is also within walking distance of the beach and sits comfortably within the golf cart zone. Once Upon a Tide has everything you need to feel at home while soaking up the best of Port A! AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips! Port Aransas, a gem on the Texas Gulf Coast, offers the perfect blend of sun, sand, and relaxation. With its pristine beaches, charming small-town vibe, and a wide range of outdoor activities, it's an ideal vacation spot for groups. Enjoy fishing, water sports, or simply lounging on the sandy shores. Don't miss the Port Aransas Nature Preserve for birdwatching. This coastal haven promises unforgettable memories for your group getaway. Local Attractions: Mustang Island Beach, Port Aransas Nature Preserve, Dolphin Tours, Texas SandFest, Fishing Charters, Port Aransas Art Center, Red Dragon Pirate Cruises, Golf Courses, Port Aransas Museum, UT Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) Home Truths: \- This home allows up to 2 dogs for a fee; undisclosed pets brought without AvantStay’s approval may result in a $500 fine per pet. \- Pool heat is available for an additional fee but must be requested at least 48 hours in advance. \- Please note that pool heat is only available between Oct 1st & April 30th. \- This home features a safety/gate lock. While it's not fully locked, an adult is needed to lift the safety mechanism to open it. City regulations mandate either locking it or installing an alarm for doors with direct pool access. \- Please note that the maximum occupancy includes infants and babies. Ensure that the total number of guests, including little ones, adheres to the specified occupancy limit. \- Construction is always happening somewhere in Port Aransas; we can’t guarantee that you won’t hear/see construction, building, or community improvement projects and events during your stay. \- Cable/WIFI is provided as a convenience; Port A does experience outages from time to time. \- Please remember that you are on an island; mosquitos/pests can be plentiful several times per year. Our properties are treated by professional pest control service every 4-8 weeks. \- Guests can rent a golf cart from Coastal Eds! We encourage you to book the golf cart with Coastal Eds as soon as possible, we cannot guarantee availability if you choose to delay booking. \- Guests must be 21 years or older to book this home. Parking Details: \- Parking for 4-6 vehicles depending on size, along with boat parking and golf cart parking. \--- The room configuration is as follows: Primary Bedroom / King bed Bedroom 2 / Queen bed Bedroom 3 / 2 twin over twin bunks Bedroom 4 / King bed Bedroom 5 / Queen bed Living Room / Sofa This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs. As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation. Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees. There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions. As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards. IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit. We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near the sea ### Things to do - Table tennis ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99430100/99430087/9b1243bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dean Marlin by AvantStay | Stunning Old Town Home! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as e52699f1-6e50-461c-ac5e-c9649c0425b6 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.82980%2C-97.06444&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RD79Hc9PMBXeyCzHfrHki5_ElSQ=) Port Aransas, TX #### What's nearby - Nature Preserves \- 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Port Aransas Birding Center \- 8 min walk \- 0.8 km - Horace Caldwell Pier \- 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Port Aransas Beach \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - IB Magee Beach Park \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km #### Getting around - Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min walk - ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬13 min walk - ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Phoenix - ‬9 min walk - ‪Coffee Waves - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay? ### What time is check-out at Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay? ### Where is Priv Pool, Swing Bar, Ping-Pong, Walk to Town | Once Upon A Tide by AvantStay located? ## Have a question? 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