Title: Once Upon A Tide - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Once Upon A Tide Beachside cottage with water park ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117230000/117220900/117220844/b2c12057.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117230000/117220900/117220844/b80733b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117230000/117220900/117220844/57255340.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117230000/117220900/117220844/7e7a2c16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117230000/117220900/117220844/ede82873.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A marina, a water park, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Once Upon A Tide. With amenities like a beachfront location and snorkeling, this cottage is the perfect place to soak up the sun. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedroomsSleeps 81001 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking included - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## 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. ### Once Upon A Tide Beachside cottage with water park At this cottage, hit the beach, dine onsite 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 like a dryer and a dining area, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV. Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### 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 - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Snorkeling - 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) ## Similar properties ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4600/4553/w3836h2561x3y0-b39ca5ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Galveston Island Resort Midtown - Pool - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 1,179 reviews CA $169 CA $194 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=4553&PinnedHotelID=4553&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76040000/76035300/76035280/9bc8617b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bermuda Beachfront West End - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=76035280&PinnedHotelID=76035280&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120060000/120053000/120052946/ad5f4286.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pool & Hot Tub Access: Beachside Galveston Condo! 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go to: \[at the property\] ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Property 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 there is a smoke detector on the property Property Registration Number GVR14584 ## 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%7C29.21799%2C-94.91219&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oUGTdnGgIKsdgZ1j5NFYme2Eih0=) 12828 John Reynolds Rd, Galveston, TX, 77554 #### What's nearby - Spanish Grant Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Bermuda Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Hershey Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Galveston Island Beaches - 2 min drive - 2.2 km #### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 67 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬8 min drive - ‪Coopers Landing - ‬6 min drive - ‪Galveston Island Brewing - ‬9 min drive - ‪Viet Cajun - ‬8 min drive - ‪Sugar Bean Coffee and Cream - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Once Upon A Tide pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > 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? > Check-out 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 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Once Upon A Tide Reviews 10 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn Jul 19, 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! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1fa8bc33-1b76-4994-b7ee-0b3be77a2a61-1752948033559.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kathryn Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025